(HUBERMAN LAB PODCAST – DR. ANDREW HUBERMAN)
PsychEdge coaching and mental training are based on valid scientific evidence. Mind-body-energy connection many times is rooted in the scientific research of neuropsychology. Recently, I’ve come across a neuropsychologist researcher from Stanford, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and his podcast Huberman Lab. Dr. Huberman has answers to practical questions about health and performance and explains the scientific support for much of PsychEdge’s coaching.
According to Dr. Huberman, there are 5 pillars of health and performance that we must do for our mental and physical health within a 24-hour period to be ready to take on the world each day. This supports the eclectic PsychEdge approach.
*I have also linked YouTube videos on each of these topics if they are of more interest to you.
5 PILLERS OF HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE:
1. SLEEP
Quality and sufficient sleep increase performance. Here are a few tips that PsychEdge has recommended and is also supported by Dr. Huberman:
-Try to wake up and go to bed at approximately the same time of day or as close to as possible.
-Avoid bright and blue lights 10 pm-4 am.Â
-Avoid caffeine 8-10 hours before bed.
-Avoid alcohol before bed.
-Keep the room quiet, cool, and dark. Add blankets if or when needed.
App for sleep:Â https://www.reveri.com/hypnosis-good-sleep-insomnia
For more details, go to https://hubermanlab.com/toolkit-for-sleep/
2. NUTRIENTS
Quality, frequency, timing, and sufficient macro and micronutrients. Avoid processed foods. Add supplements. Stay hydrated.  https://youtu.be/q37ARYnRDGc
3. MOVEMENT
Humans need cardiovascular exercise AND resistance training. We need both for health, performance, and longevity. Â https://youtu.be/a9yFKPmPZ90
4. LIGHT
Sunlight in the early and mid-part of the day is needed. Avoid bright, artificial light most evenings. Red light helps with age-related vision loss and phototherapy is used for medical treatments. https://youtu.be/UF0nqolsNZc
5. RELATIONSHIPS/SOCIAL CONNECTIONS
Healthy relationships are needed for emotional and physical intimacy for a human’s mental and physical health. This includes communication and attachment. https://youtu.be/hcuMLQVAgEg
Mood Meter App:Â https://moodmeterapp.com/
These 5 are the foundation of moving from where we are and where we want to be. If we don’t do any 1 of these for a few days, it will impact our overall mental and physical performance.
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