The Better Brain Podcast
Welcome to the Better Brain Podcast, your source on all things brain health and how to make it better.
We're your hosts, Drs. Rafie and Bickart, and we are Neurologists specializing in Neuropsychiatry, Dementia, Sports, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Our mission at the Better Brain Podcast is to provide you with the information and tools you need to improve your brain health and overall well being. We do this by combining the latest evidence-based practices with practical tools to better your brain. Our episodes feature experts and high level performers that will help us navigate this complex and nuanced field, with a goal of attaining a firm grasp on these topics.
Whether you're a healthcare professional seeking to expand your knowledge, a individual concerned about your risk of dementia, a creative looking for inspiration, or simply a curious soul eager to learn more about the brain, the Better Brain Podcast is your trusted companion.
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Latest Episodes
Breathing Explained: Wim Hof, Nasal vs. Mouth, Sighs & Stress Control Techniques | Jack Feldman, PhD
Breathing is something we do every moment of our lives—but few realize how deeply it shapes our brain, emotions, and health.In this Better Brain Podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Jack Feldman, Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology...
The REAL Cost of UFC Glory: A Champion's Mindset, Brain Injuries & Finding Fulfillment l Miesha Tate
What happens when winning a UFC championship doesn’t bring the fulfillment you thought it would?Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate joins the Better Brain Podcast to unpack the mindset of victory, failure, and what it tru...
You've Been Thinking About Pain All Wrong l Brandon Yarns, MD
Where does pain really come from—and why does it sometimes never go away?UCLA Professor of Psychiatry, pain specialist, and former VA psychiatrist Dr. Brandon Yarns joins the Better Brain Podcast to decode the mystery of pain. From the ...
Anatomy of a Big Wave Surfer: The Hidden Concussion Crisis and the Surfing Brain Health Paradox l Jibreel Cader
What really happens to the brain when surfers face 50-foot waves? And could surfing—despite its risks—actually protect the brain from aging and dementia? UCLA medical student and surfer Jibreel Cader joins the Better Brain Podcast t...
Hidden Factors Destroying Your Sleep (Trauma, SSRI, Light, Alcohol) & How to Fix It l Gina Poe, PhD
Why can’t you sleep — and what’s your brain doing while you toss and turn?World-renowned UCLA neuroscientist Dr. Gina Poe joins the Better Brain Podcast to reveal the surprising science of sleep. We dive deep into REM, sleep stages, circadi...