WTF #129 - Dr. Andrew Hill | Brain Gains

Episode #129 Summary   What if it were possible to train your brain like you train your muscles at the gym? There are numerous biohacking tips and tricks to improve brain health that are simply overlooked.  On this episode of What The Fat, I sit down and discuss neurological health with Dr. Andrew Hill. Dr. Hill is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and biohacking advocate. He holds a PhD. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA, and is best known for his mission to bring the brain-hacking technology of neurofeedback into mainstream practice. To achieve this, Dr. Hill founded Peak Brain Institute in 2015, a community-oriented company that teaches brain-training from a fitness perspective, and uses EEG Neurofeedback and QEEG Brain Mapping designed to help all people achieve their brain performance goals.   Links and Resources Peak Brain Institute Instagram Facebook   Time Stamps 1:18 Andrew Hill’s Background 9:25 Neurofeedback & exercising the brain 11:37 What is brain mapping 14:24 How does brain mapping work (needles?) 17:47 Misdiagnosis and finding psychological conditions that were never diagnosed 19:59 Psychological approach to drug and alcohol addiction 22:19 The neurological side of food addiction 23:37 A simple, technology-free biohacking protocol you can implement to improve your brain  26:09 Sleep recommendations to optimize health 28:52 The effects of blue light & the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) 32:20 Andrew’s recommended biohacking protocol with technology 35:57 Intermission 36:38 Additional biohacking recommendations 38:40 The benefits of meditation 41:01 Neurological issues you shouldn’t tolerate 43:38 Impact of medications on the brain 45:45 The use of plant medicine and hallucinogens 47:38 Difference between SPECT imaging and brain mapping 49:20 The benefits of fasting 52:15 The effects of nutrition on neurological health 54:02 Ways to improve neurological health as we age 55:09 Being present in the moment 56:06 Practical takeaways and tips to improve brain health 58:28 Where to learn about neurofeedback 1:00:05 Where to find Andrew & his company on social media 1:01:00 What legacy would Andrew Hill like to leave behind?   If you like today’s episode, subscribe on Apple Podcasts at What The Fat and leave us a 5-star, positive review. Tips, Recipes, Community: Dr. Ryan Lowery Instagram Dr. Ryan Lowery Facebook Website Videos: Dr. Ryan Lowery Youtube