Reason & Wellbeing

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

People and resources featured in this episode:

Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here

Music: Progressive muscle relaxation playlist

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

People and resources featured in this episode:

Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here.

Journal article: A bidirectional model of sleep and technology use: A theoretical review of How much, for whom, and which mechanisms.

Journal article: The difficult but crucial task of knowledge translation: The case of pre-sleep technology use. Reply to Reichenberger et al. and the National Sleep Foundation's screen use recommendations.

Podcast: Your Body Clock: How to Align Your Circadian Rhythms for Better Health and Performance | Greg Potter (Solo Episode).

Podcast: Chrononutrition, Chronoexercise, Chronopharmacology, and Circadian Disruption in Society | Greg Potter (Solo Episode).

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

People and resources featured in this episode:

Rebecca Strawbridge, PhD. Find out more about Rebecca’s work here

Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here

Journal article: Identifying the neuropsychiatric health effects of low-dose lithium interventions: A systematic review

Website: King’s College London Centre for Affective Disorders

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

People and resources featured in this episode:

Simon Marshall, PhD. 

Podcast: How to Master Your Mind | Simon Marshall, Behavioural Scientist and BAFTA-Winning Screenwriter.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

People and resources featured in this episode:

Dan Pardi, PhD. Follow humanOS on Instagram here. Follow humanOS on X (Twitter) here

Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here

Coaching service: Vivendi Health

Book: A Primate’s Memoir (Sapolsky)

Podcast: Sauna Usage for Brain and Heart Health (Jari Laukkanen)

Podcast: Studying Industrial Societies Informs Us About How to Be Healthy (Herman Pontzer)

Podcast: Bedding, Sleep Depth, and Cognition (David Samson)

Podcast: Taurine on Health and Lifespan (Vijay Yadav)

Talk: How to Win at Angry Birds (Josh Turknett)

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

People and resources featured in this episode:

Dan Pardi, PhD. Follow humanOS on Instagram here. Follow humanOS on X (Twitter) here

Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here

Book: Dying for a Paycheck (Pfeffer)

Talk: Actual Health (Dan’s first IHMC talk)

Talk: Measuring Health: What Should We Measure? (Dan’s second IHMC talk)

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

People and resources featured in this episode:

Dan Pardi, PhD. Follow humanOS on Instagram here. Follow humanOS on X (Twitter) here

Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here

Podcast: humanOS Radio

Website: humanOS.me

Talk: Actual Health (Dan’s IHMC talk)

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

People and resources featured in this episode:

Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here

Podcast: What Is Healthy Sleep? | Greg Potter (Solo Episode)

Podcast: Sleep Duration and Health: Are We All Doomed? | Greg Potter (Solo Episode)

Podcast: Your Body Clock: How to Align Your Circadian Rhythms for Better Health and Performance | Greg Potter (Solo Episode)

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

People and resources featured in this episode:

Darren Candow, PhD. Find out more about Darren’s lab here. Follow Darren on Instagram here

Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here

Journal article: "Heads Up" for Creatine Supplementation and its Potential Applications for Brain Health and Function

Journal article: Guanidinoacetic acid versus creatine for improved brain and muscle creatine levels: a superiority pilot trial in healthy men

Podcast: How to Improve Brain Health Across Your Lifespan | Dr Tommy Wood, Research Assistant Professor

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.

Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.

People and resources featured in this episode:

Darren Candow, PhD. Find out more about Darren’s lab here. Follow Darren on Instagram here

Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here

Journal article: Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?

Journal article: The Effects of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Regional Measures of Muscle Hypertrophy: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Journal article: A 2-yr Randomized Controlled Trial on Creatine Supplementation during Exercise for Postmenopausal Bone Health

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener’s own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.