Trauma Doctor: The Surprising Impact Unprocessed Trauma Has on Your Life
How do trauma surgeons cope with the weight of life-or-death decisions? In this episode, Dr. Jamie Coleman shares her journey through burnout, trauma, and recovery in the Emergency Room. The trauma surgeon shares her strategies to manage stress, avoid burnout during intense work periods, and process trauma in a healthy way.Ā Whether youāre in healthcare, working a high pressure job, or struggling with trauma, this episode will offer you the framework to a more resilient life.
(00:00) IntroĀ Ā Ā Ā
(00:11) - A Day in the Life as a Trauma Surgeon
(06:25) - The Physical and Mental Toll of Night Shift
(10:55) - How Stress Affects the Body
(13:14) - Effective Strategies for Managing Stress
(18:44) - How Finding Purpose Helps Prevent Burnout
(24:13) - Using Self-Care to Avoid Burnout
(28:07) - Why Processing Trauma is Essential for Healing
(35:09) - Techniques for Processing and Healing From Trauma
(43:11) - WHOOP Ad
(44:13) - Hot Springs Ad
(45:25) - The Dangers of Unprocessed Trauma
(49:18) - Healing Through Self-Forgiveness After Trauma
(54:29) - Trauma is a Universal Human Experience
(56:38) - The Mental Health Crisis in the Medical Field
(01:00:29) - Changes in Medicine and the Impact on Healthcare Workers
(01:04:11) - Fiverr Ad
(01:05:13) - Challenges Women Face in Healthcare and Motherhood
(01:09:05) - The Mental Load Women Still Carry
(01:17:37) - What it Truly Means to Be Human
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MLB Coach: How Baseball Can Teach You to Deal with Failure
What if baseballās biggest moments arenāt in the highlights? Miami Marlins Mental Skills Coach Marius Aleksa reveals the hidden tools elite athletes use to stay mentally sharp. In this episode, he shares the best techniques to stop letting your thoughts sabotage your performance, how pros recover from failure faster, and how to redefine success for yourself. Whether youāre an athlete, coach, or just someone chasing high performance, youāll walk away with powerful mindset shifts that you can start using today.Ā
(00:00) IntroĀ Ā Ā Ā
(01:24) What Does a Mental Skills Coach Do?Ā Ā
(04:50) Why Baseball Is a Game of Constant FailureĀ Ā
(08:24) How to Build a Process to Deal With FailureĀ Ā
(14:37) Mental Performance Training for EveryoneĀ Ā
(17:53) How to Stay Focused Without OverthinkingĀ Ā
(22:01) Using High-Performance Strategies in Daily LifeĀ Ā
(26:00) Learning From Failure Is Critical for ImprovingĀ Ā
(29:12) Why Your Performance Doesnāt Define Your IdentityĀ Ā
(36:32) Learning to Separate Work From LifeĀ Ā
(41:56) How to Mentally Prepare for High-Pressure MomentsĀ Ā
(44:53) Bon Charge AdĀ Ā
(45:59) Shopify AdĀ Ā
(47:03) Routines vs. Superstitions in AthleticsĀ Ā
(51:03) Mental Health Challenges in Elite SportsĀ Ā
(53:07) The Real Costs of Being in the Top 1% of AthletesĀ Ā
(59:19) Visualization Technique to Achieve Your GoalsĀ Ā
(01:04:56) How to Define Success and Celebrate Small WinsĀ Ā
(01:09:19) WHOOP AdĀ Ā
(01:10:21) Staying Present During Games and High-Pressure MomentsĀ Ā
(01:14:28) How the Miami Marlins Stay Mentally Tough in 2025Ā Ā
(01:22:15) Why the Inner Scoreboard Matters More Than StatsĀ Ā
(01:24:58) How to Constantly Perform to Your PotentialĀ Ā
(01:29:03) What Does It Mean to Be Human?
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Insulin & Glucose Doctor: The True Cause of Insulin Resistance & 4 Habits to Reverse It!
What if your migraines, infertility, and poor sleep could all be traced back to one ignored hormone? In this episode, Dr. Ben Bikman reveals the truth about insulin resistance and how itās silently impacting your health. He delves into how insulin resistance fuels the most common chronic diseases, why ketosis might be the most effective diet to address it, and most importantly, the four pillars to reverse insulin resistance naturally and effectively.
(00:00) IntroĀ Ā Ā Ā
(01:29) Why Dr. Ben Bikman Studies Metabolic HealthĀ Ā
(03:05) My Breakthrough Moment in Understanding MetabolismĀ Ā
(05:31) Insulin vs Glucose: What's the Difference?Ā Ā
(10:41) Insulin Resistance Is the Root of Chronic DiseasesĀ Ā
(11:43) How Insulin, Glucose, and Blood Sugar Work TogetherĀ Ā
(15:54) How Fast Can You Develop Insulin Resistance?Ā Ā
(19:58) How Insulin Resistance Drives InfertilityĀ Ā
(26:25) Insulin Resistance Causes Cognitive DeclineĀ Ā
(32:19) You Can Change Your Metabolic HealthĀ Ā
(35:44) Early Warning Signs of Insulin ResistanceĀ Ā
(38:18) How to Test for Insulin ResistanceĀ Ā
(42:00) The 4 Pillars to Increase Your Insulin SensitivityĀ Ā
(44:33) Beyond the Four PillarsĀ Ā
(49:16) Hot Springs AdĀ Ā
(50:29) Fiverr AdĀ Ā
(51:31) What Makes a Metabolically Healthy Meal?Ā Ā
(54:55) Is Diet Soda Good for You?Ā Ā
(59:08) The Power of Time-Restricted EatingĀ Ā
(01:05:07) Time-Restricted Eating vs Intermittent FastingĀ Ā
(01:10:02) How Long Should You Fast?Ā Ā
(01:14:26) WHOOP AdĀ Ā
(01:15:27) The Role of Protein in Insulin ResistanceĀ Ā
(01:19:51) Athletes Handle Carbohydrates DifferentlyĀ Ā
(01:22:19) GLP-1 and Carb Response StudyĀ Ā
(01:28:31) Can the Keto Diet Help Control Carbs?Ā Ā
(01:32:12) How to Get Into Ketosis SafelyĀ Ā
(01:38:40) How Long Should You Stay in Ketosis?Ā Ā
(01:42:25) What Does It Mean to Be Human?Ā Ā
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Neuroscientist: The 3 Hidden Scripts Keeping You Stressed, Anxious & Stuck
Are you living life on your termsāor stuck in mental patterns that keep you stressed, anxious, and burned out? Neuroscientist Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff reveals how to break free from the scripts that quietly control your decisions. In this powerful interview, she shares science-backed tools to overcome stress, reframe anxiety, and turn procrastination into productive momentum. Whether youāre battling workplace stress, struggling with motivation, or seeking personal growth, this episode is your blueprint for rewiring your brain and reclaiming your focus.
(00:00) IntroĀ Ā Ā Ā
(01:14) Dr. Le Cunff's Thesis for Living Well
(03:12) How Emotions Affect Your Brain and Physical Health
(06:25) Why Dr. Le Cunff Left Google to Pursue Neuroscience Research
(11:51) How to Balance Career Ambition with Mental Well-Being
(14:59) The Three Life Scripts We Keep Repeating
(18:26) The Truth About Finding Your Passion
(20:04) Do You Really Need a Life Purpose?
(22:25) How Passion, Purpose, and Identity Are Connected
(24:32) Using the PACT Model for Life Experiments
(29:07) Why Growth Loops Drive Successful Experimentation
(31:28) Anxiety vs. Stress: Key Differences and How to Cope
(32:29) How to Reframe Negative Emotions Like Procrastination
(34:41) Is Procrastination Ever Beneficial?
(36:42) Why You Procrastinate and How to Stop
(38:27) Bon Charge Ad
(39:33) WHOOP Ad
(40:35) The Health Risks of Hustle Culture
(42:55) How Embracing Imperfection Improves Your Mental Health
(46:26) Why Human Connection Is Essential for the Brain
(48:49) Being Introspective in a Fast-Paced World
(51:31) Shopify Ad
(52:35) Why Uncertainty Feels Overwhelming and How to Manage It
(55:06) The Power of Affect Labelling
(57:33) Process Difficult Emotions with Affect Labelling
(01:00:26) Why Everyone Should Learn to Ask for Help
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The Truth About Napping: Improve Your Health Without Destroying Your Sleep
Naps can be more than just a mid-day break. Dr. Kristen Holmes breaks down the science behind napping and how it can boost alertness, mood, and cognitive function, without disrupting your nighttime sleep. In this episode, learn how to take naps the right way ā how long they should be, when you should take them, and how caffeine can impact them. Discover why napping might be theĀ game-changer you need to elevate your mental and physical performance
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(00:00) IntroĀ Ā Ā Ā
(00:58) The Truth About NappingĀ Ā
(02:55) Napping Myth 1: Napping Can Replace a Full Nightās SleepĀ Ā
(05:44) Napping Myth 2: Naps Are Always Bad for Your SleepĀ Ā
(10:25) Napping Myth 3: Naps Make You More TiredĀ Ā
(13:34) Napping Myth 4: Napping Reduces Your Need for Night SleepĀ Ā
(17:10) The Mental and Physical Benefits of NappingĀ Ā
(20:22) How Napping Boosts Athletic PerformanceĀ Ā
(26:22) Napping to Recover from Sleep DeprivationĀ Ā
(30:43) LinkedIn Jobs AdĀ Ā
(32:09) Fiverr AdĀ Ā
(33:10) Find Your Ideal Nap Length and TimeĀ Ā
(38:25) How Caffeine Affects Your Ability to NapĀ Ā
(41:01) Best Ways to Prepare for a NapĀ Ā
(44:58) WHOOP AdĀ Ā
(45:59) How to Fall Asleep FasterĀ Ā
(52:58) Final Thoughts on NappingĀ Ā
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Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
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