The Neuro Experience
This podcast interviews the best experts in the world to bring emerging themes in athletic performance, neurology, sleep physiology and medicine. Louisa regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations and consults with the biggest names in NBA, MLB and NFL. Louisa is on the scientific advisory board of Tonal, Hone Health, Klora and Momentous. Find Louisa on Instagram @louisanicola_
Episodes
November 27, 2025 • 18 mins
A single overlooked bacteria in your mouth can alter hormones, disrupt implantation, and delay pregnancy — and most doctors never test for it.
That’s what I discovered reading a study showing that women with periodontal disease take two months longer to conceive, and that the gingivitis pathogen P. gingivalis has been found in the placentas of women who miscarried.
In this minisode, I sit down with biological dentist Dr. Staci Whit...
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November 25, 2025 • 56 mins
What if your mouth could reveal your hormonal health, fertility status, and even your brain’s risk for Alzheimer’s?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Leedia Riman, a biological and integrative dentist redefining how we care for our teeth. She reveals the science behind estrogen receptors in the mouth, jawbone, and salivary glands—and how they link oral health to menopause, fertility, and brain aging.
We explore the oral microbio...
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November 20, 2025 • 12 mins
What if the most powerful predictor of your lifespan has nothing to do with your genetics, diet, workouts, or supplements?
In this groundbreaking episode, neuroscientist Louisa Nicola sits down with bestselling author Shawn Stevenson to reveal the real missing piece in the longevity equation. Drawing from a massive 148-study meta-analysis of 300,000+ people and Harvard’s 80-year longitudinal study, Shawn explains why the quality of...
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November 18, 2025 • 50 mins
What if everything you’ve been told about menopause is wrong?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mary Claire Haver — board-certified OB/GYN and leading menopause expert — to unpack the science reshaping women’s health. We break down the FDA’s recent removal of the 22-year black box warning on hormone therapy, why only 4% of women use HRT today, and how fear and misinformation have shaped decades of care.
Dr. Haver also dives into...
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November 13, 2025 • 13 mins
Every decade after 30, women lose up to 8% of their muscle mass—and by 50, many can’t even carry groceries upstairs. In this minisode, I sit down with celebrity fitness trainer Ben Bruno to cut through the noise and talk about what really keeps you strong, mobile, and confident for life. From full-body training to bone-density myths, we unpack the truth about longevity, fitness, and how to stay powerful well into your 50s and beyo...
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November 11, 2025 • 32 mins
For decades, we’ve been told Alzheimer’s strikes in our 70s or 80s — but that’s not the full story. The truth is, it begins silently, building for years—sometimes decades—before symptoms ever appear. And by the time you notice it, the damage has already been done.
In this solo episode, I break down what I’ve learned after a decade studying brain health — especially the unique risks women face in midlife. Two out of three cases of ...
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November 6, 2025 • 10 mins
I used to assume conception began at the first sign of pregnancy — until I learned about Trimester Zero. The 100-day window before conception may be the most powerful period in shaping your baby’s lifelong health — and your own.
In this minisode, I sit down with Vida Delrahim and Ronit Menashe, co-founders of WeNatal, to unpack what science now calls the pre-pregnancy trimester. We talk about how both women and men can dramatically...
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November 4, 2025 • 55 mins
You think you’re living healthy—organic food, filtered water, supplements—but what about the air you breathe? In this episode, I sit down with disaster-recovery expert and Jaspr founder Mike Feldstein to expose the hidden dangers of indoor air and how it may be silently sabotaging your health, sleep, and longevity.
After years rebuilding homes post-disaster, Mike discovered that people were getting sicker—not from what they ate, b...
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October 30, 2025 • 11 mins
I used to think of fiber as just “good for digestion,” but it turns out this single nutrient can lower cholesterol as powerfully as a statin—and do so much more for your brain, gut, and longevity.
In this minisode of The Neuro Experience, I sit down with Dr. Rupy Aujla — NHS doctor, author, and founder of The Doctor’s Kitchen — to break down the science behind fiber and why it’s one of the most underrated tools for preventing hea...
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October 28, 2025 • 65 mins
In your 30s, everything changes, and your fitness plan should too.
In this episode of The Neuro Experience, I sit down with Sam Christine, mom of two, marathoner, macro coach, and creator of the EMPWR app, to unpack what actually works for women when fat loss stalls, hormones crash, and burnout creeps in.
After pushing her body too far during marathon training, Sam lost her period for 13 months. The cause? Undereating, overstress...
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October 23, 2025 • 21 mins
Every 80 seconds, a woman dies from heart disease — yet most still think cancer is the bigger threat.
In this minisode, I sit down with Dr. Jeremy London, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, to unpack why women’s cardiovascular risk skyrockets after menopause and how hormones, inflammation, and lifestyle choices all connect. This episode features highlights from our full conversation, which premiered July 24th, 2025.
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October 21, 2025 • 80 mins
In this powerful episode, board-certified urologist Dr. Kelly Casperson exposes the gender bias in medicine and reveals why testosterone may be the missing link in women’s mood, motivation, and longevity.
One of the few female urologists in the U.S., Dr. Kelly is rewriting the narrative on hormones—explaining why testosterone isn’t “just for men” and why, after 90 years, the FDA still hasn’t approved it for women.
Her message is ...
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October 16, 2025 • 15 mins
Can medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro actually do more than help you lose weight? This minisode features highlights from our full conversation, which premiered October 7th, 2025. Watch the full episode here → https://youtu.be/AcVIiy201H4?si=nlaFL3JnoZHxQVFh
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen and I explore the difference between GLP-1, GIP, and triple-agonist drugs — and what’s next in obesity medicine, how estrogen changes after 40 drive ...
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October 14, 2025 • 66 mins
Can strength training, sprinting, and nutrition truly transform women’s hormones, metabolism, and longevity?
In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Estima — chiropractor, women’s health expert, and founder of The Estima Method — breaks down the science of female physiology, muscle, and midlife health.
We cover why walking isn’t enough, how hormones shape muscle and bone, and why protein and strength training are essential “medicine” for wo...
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October 7, 2025 • 52 mins
Can obesity, menopause, and even Alzheimer’s risk be transformed with one class of medications? Triple board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen joins The Neuro Experience to unpack the science behind GLP-1 therapies, sustainable weight loss, and hormone health.
One of the earliest physicians to adopt GLP-1 treatments, Dr. Salas-Whalen has redefined how obesity and midlife health are managed—showing why weight gain is...
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September 30, 2025 • 89 mins
In this episode of The Neuro Experience, I sit down with Dr. Kellyann Niotis—one of the first fellowship-trained preventive neurologists—to reveal how you can protect your brain long before symptoms of Alzheimer’s or dementia appear. With Alzheimer’s cases expected to triple by 2050, Dr. Niotis explains the difference between dementia types, the real role of genes like ApoE4, and why lifestyle choices may be more powerful than gene...
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September 23, 2025 • 59 mins
Parkinson’s disease is the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world—and according to Dr. Ray Dorsey, it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dorsey, a leading neurologist, Parkinson’s researcher, and tireless advocate for rethinking chronic illness. Together, we unpack why the rates of Parkinson’s have doubled in the last 25 years and explore a bold claim: Parkinson’s is largely a manmade and...
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September 16, 2025 • 62 mins
Menopause is finally in the spotlight — but most women still don’t understand what’s happening to their bodies in their late 30s, 40s, and beyond. Even worse, many doctors misdiagnose or dismiss symptoms like brain fog, night sweats, weight gain, and mood swings as “just stress.”
About Dr. Alicia Robbins:
Dr. Alicia Robbins is a board-certified Gynecologist and Lifestyle Medicine physician, founder of The Elm, and creator of The ...
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September 9, 2025 • 67 mins
Most of us think protein is just about building muscle—but what if we’ve been getting it wrong all along? In this eye-opening episode, host Louisa sits down with Angelo Keely, co-founder and CEO of Kion, to uncover the real science behind protein, amino acids, and muscle health.
Angelo explains why essential amino acids—not just protein—are the critical drivers of muscle maintenance, recovery, and even longevity. He breaks down th...
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September 2, 2025 • 73 mins
Women can lose up to 20% of their bone density during perimenopause—and most don’t even know it’s happening. In this episode, orthopedic surgeon and author Dr. Vonda Wright breaks down how aging, hormones, and lifestyle impact bone, muscle, and brain health, and shares practical steps to stay strong, resilient, and unbreakable. From hormone therapy to lifting weights, she reveals the science-backed strategies that help women thrive...
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