🎧 Is Social Media Rewiring Our Brains? Dr. Tommy Wood Explains
Today, neuroscientist and performance consultant to world-class athletes, Dr. Tommy Wood, shares the latest research on social media's impact on mental health, particularly in adolescents. Dr. Wood explores the physiological effects of social stress and isolation, drawing parallels between our ancestral past and our hyper-connected present. Plus, he outlines practical strategies for healthier engagement with these platforms.
Wednesday, I examine the three forces that are shaping our lives: stories, habits, and relationships, and how we need to engage in “counter-formation” as described in the book, “Practicing the Way,” by John Mark Comer. Tune in to learn how to examine your life and drive meaningful change.
And Friday, get the scoop on pre-workout supplements and energy drinks from expert nutrition researcher, Alan Aragon. Alan breaks down the science behind these popular products, safety considerations, and how to optimize caffeine intake for performance, without going overboard. You'll also learn about the current research on nootropics, cognitive enhancers, and more.
All this, and much more, coming up this week on The BluePrint.
Is social media harming our mental and physical health? Dr. Tommy Wood, a neuroscientist and performance consultant to world-class athletes, explores the complex effects of social media on our well-being.
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Wood breaks down the latest research on social media's impact on mental health, particularly in adolescents. He delves into the physiological effects of social stress and isolation, drawing parallels between our ancestral past and our hyper-connected present.
You'll learn:
How social media affects adolescent mental health.
The physiological impact of social stress and isolation.
Links between social media use and immune function.
Strategies to safeguard yourself from negative effects.
Balancing the benefits and drawbacks of social platforms.
Tune in as Dr. Wood shares the latest research on social media's impact on mental health. You can learn more about Dr. Wood, enjoy his newsletter, Brain.Fitness, and Better Brain Fitness podcast. Plus, connect with him on Instagram, X or LinkedIn.
In this episode, I examine the three forces that are shaping our lives: stories, habits, and relationships, and how we need to engage in “counter-formation” as described in the book, “Practicing the Way,” by John Mark Comer. Tune in to learn how to examine your life and drive meaningful change.
Learn more and connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube or Facebook. Enjoy my Friday newsletter, Adaptation to receive free practical mind and body resilience techniques. Plus, try AIM7 for FREE, or book Erik for your next event.
Get the scoop on pre-workout supplements and energy drinks from expert nutrition researcher, Alan Aragon. In this episode, Alan breaks down the science behind these popular products, discussing the key active ingredients, safety considerations, and how to optimize your caffeine intake for performance without going overboard. You'll also learn about the current research on nootropics and cognitive enhancers, and why getting enough sleep might be the ultimate brain booster.
Discover:
The main active ingredient in most pre-workout supplements.
How to calculate your total daily caffeine intake to stay within safe limits.
Why energy drinks can be problematic for sleep-deprived adolescents and young adults.
The potential therapeutic vs. ergogenic effects of nootropics.
Alan's personal "pre-workout" recipe and supplement philosophy.
You can learn more about Alan, a nutrition researcher and educator with over 30 years of success in the field. Alan is the Chief Science Officer of the Nutritional Coaching Institute, and the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Alan Aragon’s Research Review (AARR), the original and longest-running research review publication in the fitness industry. You can check out his Flexible Dieting book, and connect with him on LinkedIn, X, or Facebook.
Yours in Wellness,
