Get ready for an awe-inspiring conversation with Louisa Nicola as she unravels the secrets to measuring brain health, jet lag hacks, and optimal performance. Discover the fascinating world of neuro-athletics and prepare to reshape your perception of potential and performance. Uncover the truth about weed before sleep, why cold water surpasses cryotherapy, and unlock the easiest ways to boost your intelligence. Discount for Ben's Audience - Louisa's 2-day immersive certificate for strength coaches, fitness enthusiasts, physical therapists, and chiropractors: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/neuroathleticsnacc Use code BEN for 20% off! Are you feeling like you're at the top of your game? You might be close...but it's likely that there's at least a hidden 5% you've likely yet got the potential to tap into. Enter Louisa Nicola, the brain optimization guru who's taking the sports world by storm with her revolutionary approach to human performance. She's the mastermind behind Neuro Athletics, a unique consulting firm dedicated to refining the brains of some of the world's most elite NBA and MLB stars. Using a dazzling blend of EEG scans, lab tests, and cognitive assessments, Louisa gains an unprecedented window into these world-class athletes' minds, translating science-driven data into tangible, game-changing results. https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/ Louisa holds a Master of Medicine in Neurophysiology from the University of Sydney Medical School and is currently on her way to earning her doctorate, focusing her research on the intricate relationship between exercise and the brain. With esteemed positions on the boards of Momentous, Tonal, and Klora, she leverages her expertise for the benefit of these innovative companies. In her popular podcast, The Neuro Experience, Louisa lives and breathes at the exciting crossroads of neuroscience and athleticism. She offers listeners a fresh, science-backed understanding of what it takes to achieve true peak performance while inviting other industry experts to shed light on emerging themes in neurology, sleep physiology, and medicine. https://www.theneuroexperience.com/ But it's not just professional athletes who benefit from Louisa's work. At Neuro Athletics, the team knows that mastery of the mind is the key to unlocking the final stretch of potential for top performers across various industries, including investing and business. They're passionate about helping clients tap into neuroscience to think faster, perform better, and reach goals that may have previously seemed unattainable. Louisa also works with health professionals through her Neuro Athletics Coaching Certificate (NACC) course - a two-day immersive certificate for strength coaches, fitness enthusiasts, physical therapists, and chiropractors (use code BEN to save 20% on the course). Louisa's dedication to peak performance stems from her own incredible journey. Training for the Olympics as a triathlete representing Australia, her dreams were almost shattered when a car struck her while training on her bike resulting in severe injuries. Instead of succumbing to her circumstances, Louisa ingeniously integrated brain training into her physiology regime. The result? A near-miraculous recovery, culminating in a 13th place finish at the Auckland World Championship series in the triathlon. With a Bachelor's of Teaching, a Bachelor's of Exercise Physiology, a Master's of Mathematics, and her current pursuit of a Master of Science in Medicine at the University of Sydney, Louisa certainly earned the knowledge base that helped lay the foundation for her approach. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Who is Louisa Nicola?...07:05 -What got Louisa interested in medicine?...11:46 -What does EEG measure?...17:33 -Tests at Neuro Athletics...23:19 -Are there any bloodwork parameters that identify problematic issues of the brain?...  24:46 -What can you do for brain building during an average day?...36:20 -Useful visual exercises...43:38 -Managing sleep during travel...47:05 -Heat and cold therapy and mental performance...54:12 -Supplements, nootropics, and smart drugs for the increase of mental performance...59:19 Full Show Notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/nicola Ben Greenfield Website: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ Ben Greenfield Podcast: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/podcast/ Ben Greenfield Books: https://shopbengreenfieldlife.com/col... Twitter https://twitter.com/bengreenfield Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfie... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BGFitness TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@bengreenfield Youtube handle: @Ben Greenfield Life ​ #BrainHealthHacks #OptimalPerformanceSecrets #NeuroAthletics #BenGreenfield