Podcasts by The Brain Health Revolution Podcast

Navigating online misinformation and improving science communication, with David R. Grimes from 2023-11-10T02:23

In this episode, we’re joined by science writer and author of ‘The Irrational Ape — Why We Fall for Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Propaganda’, David Robert Grimes, for a disc...

The neuroscience of hypnosis, with Dr. David Spiegel from 2023-10-19T20:43

In this episode, we’re joined by renowned psychologist Dr. David Spiegel — co-founder and chief scientific officer of science-backed hypnosis app Reveri — for a discussion about the use of hypno...

The power of community for better brain health from 2023-10-05T17:03

In this episode, we discuss the often-overlooked importance of addressing behavior change for improving brain health and overall wellbeing, and how we need to involve our communities at every st...

Neuroplasticity: the incredible ways our brains evolve and adapt from 2023-09-28T17:45

In this episode, Ayesha and Dean discuss ‘neuroplasticity’, a term that was once echoed only within the walls of neuroscience labs, but which has now become an increasingly well-known word for d...

The Profound Influence of Lifestyle on Brain Health: A NEURO Academy Live Session from 2023-09-15T16:59

This episode was a live presentation for our members in the NEURO Academy online community. We presented a summary of the pivotal role that lifestyle changes play in the prevention of Alzheimer'...

Brain and Behavior with Nicole Vignola from 2023-09-08T13:31

In this episode, we spoke with Nicole Vignola, who is a cognitive neuroscientist, author and speaker committed to making neuroscience tangible for the masses. With 12 years of coaching experienc...

Beyond Heartburn: Probing the Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor and Dementia from 2023-09-01T16:08

In this episode In this illuminating episode, we dive deep into the world of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly prescribed medications for heartburn and acid reflux. While these drugs have ...

The MIND Diet Debacle: Uncovering the Randomized Controlled Trial's Oversights and Implications from 2023-08-10T09:00

In this episode, we dive deep into the recent, much anticipated randomized controlled trial on the MIND diet. The headlines were ablaze with the dissapointing, less-than-stellar results of the s...

Beyond Myths: The Latest Evidence on Fats and Brain Function from 2023-07-28T16:22

In this episode, we delve deep into the role fats play in brain health. We bust some common myths about dietary fats and talked about the latest scientific evidence to paint a clearer picture of...

Shifting Perspectives: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Menopause, and the Dementia Dialogue from 2023-07-21T09:01

In this episode, we explore the connection between hormone replacement therapy and dementia risk, the impact of hormones on brain development and resilience throughout life, and the critical con...

Unraveling the APOE 4 Gene and the Alzheimer's Puzzle from 2023-06-29T09:00

This episode is part of a live recording for our NEURO Academy community, and the topic of the discussion is the genetics of Alzheimer’s disease, in particular a deep dive into Apolipoprotein E4...

Social Media, Mental Health&Reliable Nutrition Information with Kimberley Wilson, PhD from 2023-06-01T15:15

We’re thrilled to share our conversation with our guest on today’s episode, Kimberley Wilson, PhD. She is a highly respected psychologist, ...

Donanemab: A New Ray of Hope in the Fight Against Alzheimer's from 2023-05-11T19:22

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we discuss the latest breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. In today's episode, we discussed the new monoclonal antibidy, Don...

The Power of Storytelling to Educate and Empower with Lisa Genova from 2023-05-04T16:58

This episode is a conversation with the New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist, Lisa Genova. Her debut novel Listen

Migraine Mindset: Exploring the Science, Symptoms, and Solutions of Headaches and Migraines with Dr. Chelsea Stone, DO from 2023-04-27T16:49

This episode is a deep dive into the topic of headache with our colleague, an expert in the field of headache medicine, Dr. Chelsea Stone.

We explored ...

Mind on Fire: Exploring Seizures and The Story of Fyodor Dostoevsky from 2023-04-20T16:17

In this episode, we discuss epilepsy and describe the life of the 19th century philosopher and writer, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and how the seizures that tormented him throughout his life would become...

The Scourge of Parkinson's Disease from 2023-04-13T09:00

In this episode, we explore Parkinson's disease (PD), which is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder of aging after Alzheimer's disease, and the most common movement...

The Most Common Neurological Disorder Among Young Adults - Multiple Sclerosis from 2023-04-06T12:49

This episode is an in depth review of Multiple Sclerosis, The most common neurological disorder among young adults.

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the ...

The Often Invisible Syndrome: Traumatic Brain Injury from 2023-04-01T15:34

This episode was part of a live discussion for members in NEURO Academy. We discussed brain injuries and concussion, and expanded on their definitions, classification, presentation, signs and sy...

Laxatives "Cause" Dementia? A Discussion and Review of The Latest Research from 2023-03-16T15:22

This episode was part of a live discussion in the Science Club of the NEURO Academy. We discussed the recent article that showed an association between laxative intake and dementia, and critical...

Ethics in The Era of Artificial Intelligence with Erin Sharoni from 2023-03-09T16:36

Our guest for this episode is Erin Sharoni, who is a Master of Bioethics degree candidate (‘23) at Harvard Medical School and a seasoned biotechnology executive with expertise in longevity, epig...

Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia - A Review from 2023-03-02T16:53

In this episode, we discuss Frontotemporal Lobe Dementia (FTD). FTD is a type of dementia that usually occurs in younger individuals and is progressive. We discuss:

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The Addictions of Our Lives with Dr. Howard J. Rankin, PhD from 2023-02-16T10:09

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Howard Rankin, who has has extensive expertise and knowledge in the areas of psychology, neuroscience, behavior change and neurotechnology. He has worked extens...

The ONLY Way to Change The Dire Trajectory of Brain Health from 2023-02-09T16:42

In this episode, we will be speaking about what we believe to be one of the most important aspects and the biggest contributor to brain health - our communities - and each individuals relationsh...

A Review of the Current Evidence-based Nutrition with Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND from 2023-02-02T18:28

This episode’s guest is Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND. Dr. Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor devoted to bringing the most up-to-date evidence-based nutrition information to ...

Gluten, Grain and Brain - Separating The Wheat from The Chaff from 2023-01-26T16:51

This episode is dedicated to the science behind the consumption of  gluten and brain health. There is a notion that gluten is bad for our health and es...

Year 2022 Review: Exciting Findings in the Field of Neurology and Neuroscience from 2023-01-19T08:47

In this episode, we covered some of the interesting research findings from the year 2022, and neuroscientifically let our hair down a bit and had fun. We discussed the following: 

- Nappi...

How Artificial Intelligence Will Unrecognizably Change Our World with Gianluca Mauro from 2023-01-12T15:28

In this episode, we sat down with Gianluca Mauro, and had a conversation about the biggest revolution in the history of mankind, Artificial Intelligence (AI). Gia...

The Good Life with Marc Shulz, PhD from 2023-01-05T19:29

In this episode, we had a conversation with Dr. Marc Schulz, PhD, Associate Director of the Listen

Autism, Behavior and Science Miscommunication with Ben Rein, PhD from 2022-12-22T14:32

In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Ben Rein, a neuroscientist and postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University and a science communicator on social media. Be...

Diet For a New America with John Robbins from 2022-12-15T16:25

In this episode, we had the great pelasure of interviewing the legendary John Robbins. 

The only son of the founder of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire, John Robbins was groomed to fol...

Demystifying the Relationship Between Diet and Mental Health with Dr. Nicole Lipman-Barile, PhD from 2022-12-08T15:59

Our guest is Dr. Nicole Lipman Barile, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Nutrition Therapy Practitioner with over 10 years of experience working with patients. She specializes in Cognitive Behavior...

How To Create Amazing Experiences, with Paul Zak, PhD from 2022-10-28T06:45

 In this episode, we virtually sat down with our friend and one of the most insightful scientists, thinkers, writers in the field of human behavior, Listen

Dispelling Brain Health Misunderstandings: A Response to Joe Rogan and Max Lugavere from 2022-10-17T11:10

This episode is dedicated to clarification of a podcast between Joe Rogan and Max Lugavere, two popular influencers that have a large audience. They discussed Alz...

Brain Inflammation: Definition, Causes and Management from 2022-09-15T06:00:52

In this episode, we discuss brain inflammation. We start with a case presentation, discuss the different cells and chemicals that are involved in the process, different neurological conditions t...

Catastrophic Brain Bleeds - Part 3 from 2022-09-01T17:56:20

In part 3 of the neurovascular series, we take a deep dive on the topic of brain bleeds or hemmorhagic strokes. We discussed its epidemiology, subtypes, pathology, clinical presentation, some tr...

The Silent Epidemic of Vascular Dementia - Part 2 from 2022-08-25T07:07:46

In this episode, we discuss vascular cognitive impairment and vascular dementia, how it presents, its pathophysiology, subtypes, eidemiology, risk factors, treatment and prevention. For more rea...

The Silent Epidemic of Stroke - Part 1 from 2022-08-18T16:20:27

Stroke is the 5th leading cause of mortality in the US. Every 40 seconds, someone in the US has a stroke. Every 3.5 minutes, someone dies of stroke. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the U...

The Truth About Food with Dr. David L. Katz, MD, MPH from 2022-08-11T23:04:33

In this episode, our esteemed guest is Dr. David L. Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM.

We are thrilled to present a second podcast interview with Dr. Katz, and we had the pleasure of spea...

Alzheimer’s genetics, Omega-3s and Brain Health - Dr. Hussein Yassine, MD from 2022-08-05T00:35:06

In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Hussein Yassine, Associate Professor of Medicine at Keck School of Medicine of USC.

He is the director of the Yassine lab (www.yassinelab.com) and sp...

Fraud and Fabrication in Alzheimer's Research from 2022-07-28T17:19:04

In this episode, we discuss the recent allegation of fabrication in a highly influential research article on Alzheimer's that was published in Nature in 2006, which paved the way for more than a...

Ketogenic Diet and Alzheimer's - A Review of the Latest Science from 2022-07-21T19:14:26

Ketogenic diet has become a center of attention for strategies to improve symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia, with some individuals claiming reversal of the disease. But what does the science real...

Eat For Life with Dr. Joel Fuhrman from 2022-07-01T18:57:55

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times bestselling author who specializes in preventing and reversin...

A Revolutionary and Empowering Approach to Preventive Medicine from 2022-06-23T17:55:32

This conversation between Dean and Ayesha is about the essence of changing habits. How do we empower communities to succeed in preventing diseases and living a healthy and empowered life? 

Hormones and Brain Health with Dr. Nitu Bajekal from 2022-06-13T18:18:50

This episode is a wonderful conversation with our friend, Dr Nitu Bajekal MD, a Senior NHS Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Women’s Health expert based in London, with over 35 years...

The Amazing Plant Power Doctor - Dr. Gemma Newman from 2022-06-01T23:19:49

In this episode, we had an amazing conversation with Dr. Gemma Newman, also known as The Plant Power Doctor, and dicussed her incredibly courageous journey to break through a stagnant health car...

Statins and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease from 2022-05-26T00:26:58

This episode was broadcasted as a Live video to our Brain Health Revolution online community, where we engage on a daily basis to discuss the latest on brain health, have Live Q&As, Live cooking...

The Fiber Fueled Revolution with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz from 2022-05-20T22:31:49

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (or "Dr. B"), an award winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert and the New York Times-bestselling author of Fiber ...

Bruce Willis and His Battle With Aphasia from 2022-04-20T21:27:32

In this episode, we explore the term aphasia, which has become a popular term in the media after Bruce Willis announced his diagnosis. We discuss the definition, presentation, the different conditi...

Nourish Your Body and Brain with the Legendary Brenda Davis, RD from 2021-12-29T16:25:43

Friends, in this episode of the Brain Health Revolution Podcast, we sat down with our dear friend, Brenda Davis, and spoke about her journey in the field of nutrition and shared her insight. She...

Thriving Plant-Based Athletes | Robert Cheeke from 2021-11-03T19:49:52

Dear friends, we're thrilled to be back after a long pause, and bring you another episode of the Brain Health Revolution Podcast. In this episode, we discuss the revolution we have been experien...

Fundamentals of True Habit Change with Dr. Howard Jacobson from 2021-07-07T16:07:40

In this episode, we speak with our dear friend Dr. Howard Jacobson, who is an author, Head Coach at Sick to Fit University; co-founder and Lead Instructor at the WellStart Health Coaching Academ...

The New Alzheimer's Drug: Hope or a Massive Failure? from 2021-06-16T16:56:08

Welcome to the Brain Health Revolution Podcast! In this episode, we took a deep dive into the history and steps of FDA approval of the latest Alzheimer's drug, Aducanumab. Developed by the biote...

Lessons From The Pandemic With Dr. David Katz from 2021-06-02T13:00

In this episode, we sat down, once again, with our dear friend Dr. David Katz, and explored the personal and public impact of COVID-19, what we learned about the failings of our society in the f...

Food and Your Mood - with Dr. Uma Naidoo from 2021-04-28T14:27:27

We had the pleasure of sitting down (virtually) with our friend, Dr. Uma Naidoo to speak about her book, This Is Your Brain On Food, and explore ways to improve our patients' brain health outcom...

The Definitive Guide to Preventing Cognitive Decline from 2021-03-26T08:09:49

Friends, as many of you know, Alzheimer's prevention is personal to us. In our very first meeting, we connected over the shared loss of our grandparents to dementia and since then we have dedica...

Circadian Fasting For Optimal Health with Dr. Amy Shah from 2021-03-03T15:19:05

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Amy Shah, a double board certified physician, mother, and a proponent of public health, and the author of her newly released book, Listen

The Perfect Storm: The Hidden Death Toll of COVID-19 on the Most Vulnerable from 2021-02-10T23:31:54

Friends, in this episode, we are shedding light on a community devastated by the consequences of this pandemic, as if it was not bad enough, close to 500,000 people have lost their lives in the ...

New Season and a New Beginning To An Unforgettable Life from 2021-01-27T16:44:44

Welcome back to the Brain Health and Beyond Podcast with your neurologist friends, Ayesha and Dean Sherzai!

Happy New Year everyone!

We are thrilled to be back with exciting conver...

Differentiating Science from Pseudoscience in Nutrition with Dr. Frank Cusimano from 2020-07-22T18:36:52

In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Frank Cusimano, who is a scientist, with a masters and a PhD in nutrition and metabolic biology from Columbia University. Fr...

From the Cardiac Cath Lab to the Community with Dr. Columbus Batiste from 2020-07-08T16:08:36

In this episode, we have the honor of having a talented physician and a community leader as our guest, Dr. Columbus Batiste, whose passion for translating his years of work in cardiology to mean...

Sexual Health An Early Predictor of Brain Health in Men with Dr. Aaron Spitz from 2020-06-24T15:46:52

In this episode, join us as we speak with Dr. Aaron Spitz, a renowned urologist, author, and one of the featured stars of the remarkable documentary The Game Changers. Dr. Spitz is a national le...

The Epidemic of Sleep Disorders and Their Effect on Brain Health with Dr. Noah Siegel from 2020-06-10T13:45:03

This episode is dedicated to sleep and sleep disorders and how they affect brain health. We now know that a good night’s restorative sleep is crucial for proper functioning of the brain – whethe...

Courageous Mythbusting about Nutrition and Science with Dr. Garth Davis from 2020-05-27T19:54:35

In this episode, we discuss the raging myths around nutrition and health with a brilliant bariatric surgeon, clini...

Axis of Health: Gut, Microbiome and Brain with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz from 2020-05-14T10:00

We’re thrilled that you’re joining us for this exciting conversation with a talented physician, scientist, gastroenterologist, and the author of his newly published fabulous book, Listen

Plant-based Life As a Family: The Life, The Love and The Science from 2020-04-22T15:31

In this episode, we are excited to share our conversation with our kids, Alex and Sophia Sherzai, also known as The Science Kids, about living a plant based life, its challenges, its benefits, t...

On the Front Line of The Battle with COVID19 - with Dr. Shinkai Hakimi from 2020-03-25T19:37:25

The date is March 23, 2020. At the time of recording this episode, and in the last week, our world and the way we have known it has turned upside down. Today, we‘...

The Devastating Effect of Gender Bias in Healthcare - Challenges and Solutions from 2020-03-11T13:00

In episode # 12, we discuss one of the most important issues in the field of medicine - gender bias in healthcare - which has become an epidemic. Women’s dise...

A Transformative Leader Revolutionizing Healthcare - Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams from 2020-02-26T16:30:36

In this episode, we sat down with Brooklyn Borough President, Eric Adams, a dynamic leader and a luminary who is changing healthcare as we know it. He previously served three terms in the New Yo...

Mastering Diabetes and Reversing Insulin Resistance - with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta PhD and Robby Barbaro MPH from 2020-02-12T17:05:20

In this episode, we discuss insulin resistance and energy metabolism in the brain and the rest of the body with brilliant lifestyle experts, Dr. Cyrus Khambatta PhD and Robby Barbaro MPH. Cyrus ...

Great Health Starts by Focusing on Good Stress from 2019-12-27T17:47:52

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Changing the Face of Public Health with Dan Buettner from 2019-12-04T12:36:11

In this episode, we sat down with our dear friend, Dan Buettner to speak about wellness, fearlessness, his new book and his revolutionary projects around the world. We discussed promotion of hea...

Building Strong Hearts and Minds with Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC from 2019-11-20T16:43:32

In this episode, we sat down with our friend and partner in science and clinical translation, Dr. Joel Kahn, a public health leader, a world renowned cardiologist and a true champion of preventi...

How to Differentiate Truth From The Lies That Maintain The Current Model of Sick Care - with Dr. David Katz from 2019-10-23T20:27:25

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We are so excited to present this episode! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. David Katz, a remarkable physician-scientist who has changed the paradigm of our understan...

Stress Proof Your Life with Dr. Mithu Storoni from 2019-10-09T19:46:22

In this episode, we a had an amazing conversation with Dr. Mithu Storoni, the author of Stress-Proof. Mithu received her medical degree from the University Cambridge and has published papers acr...

Science under attack - the battle between past-protectors and future seekers from 2019-09-12T18:30:19

In this episode we took on, what we consider, one of the most important challenges of our time - an attack on science, in this case specifically nutrition science, at a time when what we choose ...

Averting the Tsunami of Alzheimer's from 2019-08-28T22:14:04

In this episode, we discuss Alzheimer’s disease, genetics, the myths around them, and our evidence-based plan for preserving brain health and preventing disease. We call it the NEURO plan. It’s ...

A courageous conversation with Adam Sud on overcoming addiction and finding comfort in discomfort from 2019-08-13T06:20:26

Welcome to the second episode of the Brain Health and Beyond Podcast! Our guest for this episode is our dear friend, Adam Sud, who is an international speaker for awareness of mental health and ...

The Why from 2019-07-23T21:44:18

Welcome to the first episode of the Listen