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The Secret to Formula 1 Driver Performance
A look into the high-performance world of F1, where the focus is often on recovery and sleep management rather than just physical training.
Mastering the 'Boring Basics' for Sustained Success
Dr. Tommy Wood argues that while supplements and tech are flashy, the real secret to sustained elite performance is the consistent execution of 'boring' foundational habits.
The 3S Model for a Future-Proof Brain
Dr. Wood breaks down his '3S Model'—Stimulus, Supply, and Support—as a comprehensive framework for maintaining cognitive function and preventing dementia.
The Yerkes-Dodson Curve: Finding Your Performance Sweet Spot
Dr. Tommy Wood explains the Yerkes-Dodson curve, a psychological framework for finding the perfect level of physiological arousal to enter flow states and perform at an elite level.
Elite Strategies to Beat Jet Lag
Dr. Tommy Wood breaks down the specific tools used by Formula 1 drivers to shift their circadian rhythms, including light exposure, caffeine timing, and fasting during flights.
How Toxic Relationships Sabotage Elite Performance
Joe Rogan shares observations on how toxic personal relationships and overbearing parents act as a primary predictor of failure for high-level professional athletes.
Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone Levels
Dr. Tommy Wood explains how a good doctor will prioritize diet and lifestyle adjustments—like removing inflammatory foods and alcohol—before prescribing hormone replacement therapy.
Using AI as a Mental Orthotic
A discussion on how to use LLMs like ChatGPT to enhance your brain's capacity rather than letting them cause mental atrophy by thinking for you.
Why Elite Athletes Focus on Process Over Outcome
Using examples like Usain Bolt and Kobe Bryant, Dr. Wood explains why focusing on the process is the only way to achieve elite performance when you cannot control the outcome.
Why Brain Power Peaks and Declines
Dr. Wood theorizes that cognitive decline in adulthood is largely due to people stopping the 'professional learner' phase of life once they enter the workforce.
Lifestyle vs. Genetics in Dementia Risk
Dr. Tommy Wood explains that while genetics like ApoE4 play a role, lifestyle factors determine 70-90% of dementia cases, making them largely preventable.
The Argument for Tax-Funded Public Gyms
Joe Rogan and Tommy Wood discuss why physical fitness centers aren't publicly funded like schools and libraries to remove the financial barrier to health.
Why a 20-Minute Jog is the Best Brain Stimulant
An actionable insight on how light exercise, specifically a 20-minute jog, can significantly improve cognitive function compared to high-intensity workouts that cause fatigue.
Reframing Stress as Your Greatest Performance Tool
Dr. Tommy Wood explains how elite performers like Navy Seals use a 'stress-enhancing mindset' to leverage physiological responses rather than being intimidated by them.
The Concept of Brain Headroom
Dr. Wood introduces the concept of 'headroom'—building maximum cognitive capacity so your brain can still function under stress, sickness, or injury.
The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Cognitive Decline
Dr. Wood challenges the belief that brain function must decline with age, citing the Seattle Longitudinal Study which showed that many people maintain cognitive levels into their 80s.
Exercise is a Biological Requirement
A powerful explanation of why physical activity isn't an 'extra'—it's a fundamental requirement for human biology to function properly.
Why Failure Drives Neuroplasticity
An explanation of how the brain's learning process is fundamentally driven by making mistakes and the frustration of failure.
The Roger Federer Rule: Why Self-Compassion Beats the 'Killer' Instinct
Dr. Wood discusses why the most resilient athletes, like Roger Federer, use self-compassion to recover from mistakes rather than beating themselves up, which is essential for long-term championship success.
Jelly Roll's 300-Pound Natural Weight Loss Journey
Joe Rogan shares the inspiring story of musician Jelly Roll, who lost 300 pounds without Ozempic by simply starting with walks and cutting out sugar.
Why Social Media Comparison Is Demoting Your Mental Health
A deep dive into the concept of 'social rank' and how consuming content of more successful or attractive people triggers genuine inflammatory stress responses in the body.
ADHD as the Persistent Hunter's Superpower
Joe Rogan and Dr. Wood discuss ADHD not as a disorder, but as a beneficial evolutionary trait for persistent hunting that is mismatched with the modern classroom.