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Dr. Andrew 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. In this episode we discuss brain mapping, retraining cognitive function, breaking down addiction and tolerance, and how to effectively reset your circadian rhythm with light and food.
SHOW NOTES:
1:22 Welcome to the show!
1:56 Dr. Hill’s Bio
3:15 What is Neurofeedback?
5:22 Beta vs Theta brain waves
7:14 Neurofeedback Sessions
8:53 Sudoku vs Meditation
10:05 What exactly is meditation?
10:22 “Present-time awareness”
11:35 “Single-point Awareness”
12:25 Meta “Heart-Mind Awareness”
15:32 His brain-biohacking rules
17:49 Brain-Mapping (Quantitative EEG)
19:14 Anterior-Cingulate features
21:11 Posterior-Cingulate features
21:59 Creating agency over your own brain function
24:19 Genetics and Cognitive expression
26:35 The Mapping Cap
30:35 Mapping Biohackers + Stimulants
33:04 Recovery time on Neurofeedback
34:19 Traumatic Brain Injuries & Brain Fog
? Therapy for Trauma
41:15 Addiction and the brain
42:45 Coffee vs other stimulants
45:29 Reversing cannabis tolerance
48:40 Peak Brain’s Nootropic
49:27 The problem with melatonin
51:21 Why light isn’t as dangerous as we think
52:19 Circadian Rhythm & Food Rules
58:31 Glycation & Oxidation with Aging
1:00:18 How Neurofeedback was discovered!
1:03:56 Working with Chronic Pain patients
1:10:10 His one piece of advice for takeaway
1:10:27 Inaccuracies with sleep trackers
1:15:03 Thanks for tuning in!
RESOURCES:
Website: Peak Brain Institute
Twitter: @PeakBrainLA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeakBrainInstitute
Instagram: @PeakBrainLA
YouTube: Peak Brain Channel
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