#300 Louisa Nicola - Peptides, Cancer and the Deadly Habits That Lead to Alzheimer’s

About this episode

Louisa Nicola discusses the intersection of neurophysiology and peak performance, emphasizing Alzheimer's prevention and cognitive health.

Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, performance specialist, and founder of Neuro Athletics, a company focused on brain optimization and neurophysiology for elite performers. A former professional triathlete, Nicola’s early career in endurance sport shaped her belief that peak performance is driven as much by the brain as by the body. Her transition from elite competition to neuroscience was fueled by a desire to understand the neurological foundations of reaction time, resilience, recovery, and long-term cognitive health. Through Neuro Athletics, she works with professional athletes, sports organizations, executives, and high performers to implement measurable brain-based training protocols. Her work includes cognitive performance testing, visual processing and reaction training, nervous system regulation, and concussion recovery strategies. Nicola emphasizes objective brain metrics over subjective feedback, bringing scientific rigor to performance optimization. She is also the host of The Neuro Experience podcast, where she interviews leading neuroscientists, physicians, and longevity experts. A significant focus of her public work centers on Alzheimer’s prevention and…

People in this episode

Host: Shawn Ryan

Guest: Louisa Nicola

Topics covered

• neuroscience
• performance optimization
• Alzheimer's prevention
• cognitive health
• brain training

Keywords

• neurophysiology
• cognitive performance
• Alzheimer's
• brain optimization
• performance specialist

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Neuro Athletics

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