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EP #6: Shamay Agaron on the Neuroscience of Wellness, Wearables, and the Brain-Body Connection

February 20, 2021 • Avthar Sewrathan • Season 2 • Episode 2

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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