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Nina’s Notes Podcast

Nina Patrick

A weekly, non-technical podcast on health, longevity & psychedelics. www.ninasnotes.xyz

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#155: 🎙️ INTERVIEW | The Secrets of the Breast Milk...

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2025/10/22

In this conversation, Dr. Nina Patrick interviews Dr. Sioned Fôn Jones, founder of BoobyBiome, to discuss the breast milk microbiome: what we know, what we don’t, and how understanding it can improve infant health, enhance breast milk storage, and lead to healthier formulas.Dr. Sioned Fôn Jones is an award-winning scientist with a Master of Science in Chemistry and a PhD in Biophysics. She was listed in the 2024 Forbes 30 under 30 list, and was a recipient of the 2023 Potts Medal for her outstanding

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#154: ⚙️ Are You Ready For a 100-Year Life?

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2025/10/15

The longevity economy is WAY bigger than you think.For years, I’ve been frustrated watching “longevity” get reduced to just health and wellness. Green smoothies and biohacking clinics.But here’s the thing: if we’re going to live to 100, we need more than optimized bloodwork.We need careers that span 60+ years. Financial systems that don’t collapse at retirement. Communities designed for multi-generational living. Purpose that extends beyond our working years.So I built a framework to map the ENTIRE

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#153: ☀️ Are You Wasting Your Dopamine Budget Before...

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2025/10/08

In this episode, Dr. Nina Patrick breaks down the science of “cheap” vs “expensive” dopamine, and why the way you start your morning literally rewires your brain.If you wake up scrolling, snoozing, or stressing, you’re training your brain to crave instant rewards all day.But if you start your morning with sunlight, movement, and stillness, you’re building resilience, focus, and long-term motivation.Learn how to: ✨ Stop flooding your brain with cheap dopamine 🌞 Build a morning routine that boosts

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#133: 🧠 What Happens to Your Brain on 5-MeO-DMT? |...

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2025/05/26

In this episode of Nina’s Notes, Nina Patrick, PhD explores the profound effects of 5-MeO-DMT on the brain.She discusses the science behind altered states of consciousness, the unique brain activity induced by psychedelics, and how these experiences can lead to lasting changes in perspective and mental health.Recommended Timestamps:* 00:00 Understanding 5-MeO-DMT: The Science of Altered States* 05:35 Book of the Week* 06:32 Check This OutCONNECT WITH MENewsletter: https://www.ninasnotes.xyzLinkedIn:

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#132: 🎶 The Science of Music and Human Connection |...

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2025/05/14

In this episode of Nina’s Notes, Nina Patrick explores the fascinating connection between music, heart rate, and human emotions.She discusses how music at 75 BPM aligns with our resting heart rate, enhancing feelings of connection and emotional response.Nina also shares insights on creating personalized playlists based on heart rate and in the Check This Out section introduces an innovative drink designed to reduce blood alcohol levels quickly.Recommended Timestamps:00:00 The Science of Music and

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#131: ☺️ Unlocking Your Brain's Natural Happiness...

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2025/05/07

In this episode of Nina’s Notes, Nina Patrick explores the connection between movement, particularly dance, and the brain’s happiness hormones.She discusses the four key neurotransmitters involved in happiness: dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins, and how they interact to create joy.Nina emphasizes the importance of social connection and shared experiences in activating these happiness pathways, highlighting the role of dance in fostering emotional and physical well-being.At the end, she

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#130: 🎙️ INTERVIEW | Understanding Addiction with Dr....

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2025/04/30

Hey friends,I’m giving a talk tonight at a beach party 🎉This isn’t just a party, it’s an invitation to reconnect with your happiest self through music, movement, and a touch of science. 🌈✨My talk unpacks “The Pursuit of Happiness” through the lens of biochemistry and neuroscience, revealing how dance floors, gatherings, connection, and friendships drive our brain’s joy systems. 🧠Set by the beach, kissed by sunlight, and carried into starlight, this edition of Shugi Nights is all about ALEGRIA -

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#129: 💉 Why GLP-1 Drugs Might Be the Future of Brain...

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2025/04/23

💬 In this note:* 💉 Why GLP-1 Drugs Might Be the Future of Brain Health* 📚 The Paris Daughter* ⚡️ Controlling an Apple Vision Pro With Your ThoughtsWe know GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic cause weight loss, but users are reporting something else: "mental clarity" and "psychedelic-like" thinking shifts.Science is finding GLP-1 receptors throughout the brain's cognitive and reward pathways.This might explain why these medications:* Improve executive function* Help break addiction patterns* Show promise for

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#128: 📵 48 Hours Unplugged | READ ALOUD

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2025/04/16

Hey Friends,Two weekends ago I made a decision that felt both radical and oddly frightening.I put my phone in a drawer and committed to leaving it there for 48 hours.No checking notifications, no scrolling through social media, no quick Google searches.Just me, reconnecting with the world without my phone.Here’s how it went.💬 In this note:* 📵 48 Hours Unplugged* 📚 The Winemaker’s Wife* ⚡️ Mushroom LanguageThanks for listening to Nina’s Notes #128! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get

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#127: 🎙️ INTERVIEW | Unlocking Your Flow State with...

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2025/04/09

INTERVIEW | Unlocking Your Flow State with Dr. Shama Rahman, CEO of NeurocreateI'm thrilled to welcome an extraordinary guest to the Nina’s Notes Podcast to expand upon insights she gave me when I wrote #119: Hacking Focus and Flow.Dr. Shama Rahman is a true polymath. She is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, tech innovator, and award-winning musician. With a PhD in neuroscience from Imperial College London, she's dedicated her career to understanding human creativity and cognition, and applying those

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#126: ⛩️ My Six Pillars of Longevity | READ ALOUD

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2025/04/02

Hey Friends,It’s been a long time, nearly 2.5 years since I started this newsletter, and I want to introduce myself to my 2,340 readers.So, hi again! I’m Dr. Nina Patrick, the author of Nina’s Notes, a weekly health & science newsletter and podcast.My journey into longevity and health science started during my PhD, where I studied epigenetics, the code that sits on top of our DNA.Epigenetics controls which genes are turned on or off, and epigenetics is influenced by our environment.I also explored

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#125:🤬 Saying F**K Kills Pain Both Physical &...

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2025/03/26

🤬 Swearing reduces pain by 33%Research shows that taboo language triggers our fight-or-flight response, releasing adrenaline and dulling pain receptors.However, it works best if you don't swear regularly.Save those expletives for when you really need them!Read my latest article on the analgesic effect of swearing.Listen here 💬 In this note:* 🤬 Saying F**K Kills Pain Both Physical & Emotional* 📚 Shift: Silo Book #2* ⚡️ Structures Under the PyramidsThanks for listening to Nina’s Notes! This post

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#124: ❤️ Is the Heart a Source of Intelligence and...

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2025/03/19

Your heart has its own brainThe HeartMath Institute found that the heart communicates with the brain in 4 ways:🩷 Neurologically🩷 Biochemically🩷 Biophysically🩷 EnergeticallyBy practicing bringing your heart rate variability (HRV) into a harmonious state called “coherence”, we can reset emotional patterns, improve decision-making & even enhance intuition.Try this:↳Close your eyes↳ Focus on your heart↳ Breathe deeply - Imagine your breath flowing in and out through this heart area.↳ Establish a

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#123: 😁 Seeing Familiar Faces in Strange Places |...

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2025/03/12

👀 Ever seen a familiar face in a place you've never been?I have, and guess what?Your brain is playing a trick on you.In unfamiliar settings, your brain works overtime to find patterns, especially with faces, to create a sense of comfort and connection.This is the "familiarization illusion" in action.Why does this happen? And what does it reveal about our deep need for belonging?I’ll tell you in my latest article.Listen it here.💬 In this note:* 😁 Seeing Familiar Faces in Strange Places* 📚 The

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#122: 🧠 Brain Hacks for Habit | READ ALOUD

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2025/03/05

Struggling to break a habit? Blame your brain.Your habits can run on autopilot, controlled by the basal ganglia, your brain’s habit HQ.The more a habit is repeated, the stronger the neural pathway becomes.But change is possible.The key to changing habits is to leverage environmental cues, celebrate small wins, and prioritize rest.Listen to my full article here about hacking your brain to change habits.💬 In this note:* 🧠 Brain Hacks for Habit Change* 📚 Counterfeit* ⚡️A 93-year-old man with the

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#121: 💉 Ozone Therapy for Health and Healing | READ...

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2025/02/26

🔬 Curious About Ozone Therapy?While the value of ozone therapy is still debated, research shows promising results for pain management, immune support & wound healing.Listen to my latest Nina’s Note below to discover how this controversial treatment works and what science says about its effectiveness.💬 In this note:* 💉 Ozone Therapy for Health and Healing* 📚 The Untethered Soul* ⚡️ Men’s Thigh-High BootsLinks:* Visit the OxyClinic website* A 2014 study looked at intravenous ozone therapy,

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#120: 📘 GUIDEBOOK: Men's Health After 40 | READ ALOUD

Nina’s Notes Podcast ·

2025/02/19

This month’s guidebook is sponsored by TejoMed and it is all about Men’s Health.Focusing on how to optimize health in midlife, the Men’s Health after 40 guidebook covers:* The Science of Male Aging: Understanding What Happens After 40* Fuel for Strength: The Male Nutrition Program for Energy and Vitality* The Power of Muscle Training* Cardiovascular Health: How to Protect Your Heart* Preventive Healthcare: What Tests and Checkups Do You Actually Need?* Sexual Health and Libido: What Every Man Should

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#119: 🎯 Hacking Focus & Flow | READ ALOUD

Nina’s Notes Podcast ·

2025/02/12

🧠 Have you ever been so absorbed in a task that time seemed to disappear?That's not just focus – it's flow.In my latest article, I cover the neural mechanisms that differentiate attention, focus, and flow states.While we often use these terms interchangeably, they're actually distinct cognitive processes that serve different purposes in how we interact with the world.Understanding these states isn't just academic, it's crucial for anyone looking to enhance their performance, creativity, and overall

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#118: 🤿 Breath and Depth: How Freediving Affects Your...

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2025/02/05

Freedivers push physiological boundaries and unlock profound inner experiences. Together with Amánda Argot Efthimiou, I dive into the effects of freediving on your biology, neurology and consciousness.Science meets meditation beneath the waves.Listen to the whole article here on the Nina’s Notes Podcast.💬 In this note:* 🤿 Breath and Depth: How Freediving Affects Your Body* 🎥 Humanity and the Deep Ocean* ⚡️ The 10,000 Year ClockThanks for listening to Nina’s Notes! This post is public so feel free

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#117: 🎙️ INTERVIEW | Unmasking Long COVID with Keith...

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2025/01/29

Hey Friends,Help me make this year of Nina’s Notes great by filling out this quick survey. Share your feedback about Nina’s Notes and share some information about you so I can create the content you want to read.It will take just 3 minutes to complete.Thank you! Thank you!On this episode I sit down with Keith C Ellis, PhD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University and a natural products chemist.He is the founder and CEO of Science-Driven

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