Learn with Avthar #6: Shamay Agaron - The Neuroscience of Wellness, Wearables, and the Brain-Body Connection
ABOUT SHAMAY
Shamay Agaron is a Princeton-trained neuroscience researcher and science communicator. He's also the author of Friday Brainstorm, a popular newsletter that makes neuroscience accessible and actionable to everyday people.
Friday brainstorm newsletter https://brainstorm.substack.com
Shamay's website: https://shamay.com
TIMESTAMPS
08:05 -Shamay's journey in neuroscience
14:01 - The (un)surprising link between food and mood
21:07 - Our environment's impact on our brains
33:52 - Forget lo-fi, listen to soundscapes
41:13 - Alternative wellness 49:20 - Gut-brain connection
54:48 - Consumerism and health
59:04 - Level up your health by BREATHING
1:03:41 - The double-edged sword of quantified personal data
1:36:50 - A Neuroscience Researcher's Top Book Recommendations
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