Your doctor tells you one thing, Google says another, and that health influencer you follow swears by something completely different. The result? You're more confused about your own health than when you started looking for answers. That's where Brainwaves comes in. Nina Valdez spent fifteen years treating patients in emergency rooms, watching people make critical health decisions based on terrible information. Now she translates the latest medical research into the kind of straight talk you'd actually get from a doctor who has time to explain things properly. Every episode breaks down new studies about how your brain and body actually...
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Nov 14, 2026 · 22:41
Here's your 40% immune system boost hiding in plain sight. Nina Valdez breaks down five evidence-based secrets most doctors never mention because they're too busy treating…
Nov 14, 2026 · 21:52
Your brain starts rewiring itself after just 10 days of repeated substance use. That's not willpower failing, that's neuroscience. Ryan Soave breaks down the actual mechanisms…
Nov 13, 2026 · 24:13
What if everything you think you know about depression, anxiety, and brain disorders is about to change forever? Dr. Karl Deisseroth just proved we can control individual brain…
Nov 13, 2026 · 22:45
Your brain learns skills 3x faster when you make mistakes 15% of the time. Any higher and you get overwhelmed. Any lower and you're not pushing hard enough. In this episode, Nina…
Nov 13, 2026 · 24:41
McDonald's didn't spend $50 million on hunger research just to sell more Big Macs. They discovered something about your appetite that most doctors still don't understand. Turns…
Nov 13, 2026 · 22:22
Dr. Christopher Gardner spent 25 years running diet studies at Stanford, and his biggest discovery might surprise you: the "best" diet is the one you'll actually follow. His…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:39
Here's why your Sunday long run isn't building the endurance you think it is. Most people train endurance completely backwards. They go hard when they should go easy, skip the…
Nov 13, 2026 · 14:30
Most people think Jordan Peterson just tells you to clean your room and call it self-help. But there's actually hardcore psychology backing up his approach to life decisions.…
Nov 13, 2026 · 13:43
Getting sunlight in your eyes within the first hour of waking increases cortisol by 50% and sets your circadian rhythm. Your afternoon coffee at 2 PM? Still has 25% of its…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:28
You're spending 93% of your life indoors, checking your phone 96 times a day, and wonder why everything feels hard. In this episode, Nina Valdez sits down with Michael Easter to…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:47
Your muscles are exhausted, your brain feels foggy, and that third cup of coffee isn't helping. What if the real problem isn't your schedule or your sleep, but tiny powerhouses…
Nov 13, 2026 · 15:46
The average American takes 4 prescription medications daily, yet we're sicker than ever. What if your doctor is treating symptoms while the real problem gets worse? In this…
Nov 13, 2026 · 17:50
Your cortisol's supposed to drop after sunrise. So why does your anxiety spike the second you check your phone in the morning? Turns out, that blue light hit might be hijacking…
Nov 13, 2026 · 24:23
Your metabolism isn't broken. It's just confused by mixed signals from your thyroid and growth hormone. Andrew Huberman talks a lot about optimizing hormones, but here's what he…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:02
What if a brain scientist who spent 30 years studying consciousness completely changed his mind about how it actually works? Nina Valdez sits down with Dr. Christof Koch, the…
Nov 13, 2026 · 24:01
Your brain fog might not be a brain problem at all. It could be your ears. Most people think their ears just handle hearing, but your vestibular system is actually running a…
Nov 13, 2026 · 19:20
Your gym buddy swears by protein shakes every two hours. Your trainer says you're not lifting heavy enough. And that fitness influencer claims recovery is all about ice baths and…
Nov 13, 2026 · 23:43
Your brain isn't talking to your body the way it should. And it's costing you every time you work out, try to sleep, or deal with stress. Most people think the brain-body…
Nov 13, 2026 · 22:57
Your partner just bought another expensive gadget without asking. Again. You're trying to figure out if you should start an argument or just quietly resent them for the next…
Nov 13, 2026 · 22:32
Your brain is literally rewiring itself right now as you read this. But Stanford scientists discovered that most of us are completely missing the moments when our brains do their…
Nov 13, 2026 · 17:48
Anorexia kills more people than any other psychiatric disorder, yet most of what you think you know about eating disorders is completely wrong. In this episode, Nina Valdez…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:41
Most people think they're bad at dating. They're not. They're just picking the wrong people for predictable reasons. Therapist Lori Gottlieb breaks down why smart people keep…
Nov 13, 2026 · 19:34
What if the bacteria in your mouth isn't just causing cavities, but actually eating holes in your brain? In this episode, Nina Valdez reveals the shocking connection between your…
Nov 13, 2026 · 18:09
Dr. Brian Keating just discovered something that'll make you rethink everything about how humans connect. The same mathematical patterns that govern galaxy clusters across…
Nov 13, 2026 · 20:55
Your afternoon energy crash isn't about willpower. It's chemistry. That 2pm slump hits because your blood sugar rollercoaster is hijacking your brain's neurotransmitter…
Nov 13, 2026 · 14:43
Your body knows the difference between grief and sadness. When someone you love dies, your brain literally rewires itself, firing the same neural pathways as physical injury.…
Nov 13, 2026 · 14:41
Ever notice how the smartest people you know seem terrible at teaching? They skip steps, assume you know what they know, and leave you more confused than when you started. Josh…
Nov 13, 2026 · 16:06
Your motivation isn't broken. Your dopamine system is just being hijacked by modern life. Most people think motivation is about willpower or mindset. Actually, it's pure…
Nov 13, 2026 · 18:44
Most people think exercise is just for their body. They're missing a $2.3 trillion opportunity happening inside their skull every time they break a sweat. Nina breaks down the…
Nov 13, 2026 · 22:45
Your doctor probably told you that aging is inevitable and mostly genetic. Dr. Ellen Langer's research suggests they're wrong. The Harvard psychologist has spent 40 years proving…
Nov 13, 2026 · 17:59
Your brain literally deletes memories while you sleep. And if you're not sleeping right, you're losing way more than you think. Nina breaks down new research showing that poor…
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