The Doctor & The Nurse

David Nurse
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The Doctor & The Nurse

Fascinating conversations with world-class performers from a variety of fields to uncover the strategies, habits, and mindsets that set them apart. Whether it's athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, or innovators, we explore the stories behind their success, revealing the tools and insights they've used to reach the top of their game. Listeners will discover practical takeaways and thought-provoking perspectives, learning what it truly takes to excel and sustain greatness in any area of life. Each episode is a journey into the minds of the best, offering inspiration and lessons for personal transformation.

  1. Flow State Secrets: The Formula for Peak Performance & The Brain Science Behind It!

    FEB 13 · BONUS

    Flow State Secrets: The Formula for Peak Performance & The Brain Science Behind It!

    What if there was a formula to tap into flow state more often and sustain it longer? Neuroscientist Rachel Lambert joins David for this special bonus episode of The Dr. & The Nurse, embarking on a mission to crack the code. Together they break down the science of flow, the role of brain waves, and why most people struggle to replicate their peak moments. During their conversation Rachel and David discuss why flow feels effortless yet remains elusive, touching on research from Mihály Csíkszentmihályi and Steven Kotler while revealing gaps in traditional flow science. David challenges existing theories, arguing that flow isn’t just about pushing limits—it’s about training the mind for adaptability. Listeners will also get an exclusive glimpse into the Flow Code Study, the first scientifically-backed approach to mapping flow in the brain. Rachel and David share insights on how neurofeedback, brainwave training, and mental conditioning can unlock higher performance in sports, business, and daily life. If you’ve ever wondered how to tap into your flow state on command, this super practical conversation lays the foundation for understanding and mastering flow state like never before. Follow Rachel on Instagram at @braincodecenters Timeline is offering 10% off your order of Mitopure this week only while supplies last: timeline.com/DAVIDNURSE CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro – Breaking Down Flow State 03:06 Defining Flow: A Personalized State of Peak Performance 05:15 Understanding the Five Brain Waves 08:09 The Role of Gamma in High-Level Cognition 12:43 Building the Perfect Brainwave Cocktail for Flow 14:29 Why Athletes Struggle to Replicate Flow State 16:08 The Key to Training Your Brain for Peak Performance 19:30 Neurofeedback & The Science of Brainwave Regulation 21:12 How to Train Your Brain at Braincode Centers 24:53 The Future of Flow Science & The Flow Code Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
  2. Michael Chandler, Gordon Hayward, George Mumford, & Dr. Daniel Amen | The Power of Preparation

    JAN 23

    Michael Chandler, Gordon Hayward, George Mumford, & Dr. Daniel Amen | The Power of Preparation

    David is joined by some top-tier guests for this special episode of The Dr. & The Nurse! First up, mixed martial artist Michael Chandler talks about the concept of embracing uncertainty in the ring—digging deep to tap into a state of flow no matter who he’s faced with. Next, David sits down with retired NBA player Gordon Hayward—Gordon taking the time to share a few of the groundbreaking insights he learned from his one-on-one coaching relationship with Kobe Bryant. Finally, David talks with George Mumford—Kobe and Michael Jordan’s mental coach—all about being a life-long learner. Each of these guests has so much wisdom to share, and you’re not going to want to miss a single minute! As always, David is joined by Dr. Daniel Amen towards the end of the episode to analyze what’s actually going on in the brains of these top athletes, performers, and coaches. Together David and Dr. Amen discuss if it’s possible to prepare for some of the high-pressure situations Michael, Gordon, and George described. The two also take a look at the factors that actually make these performers great—is it the number of wins versus loses, or simply a love for competition that drives them to be their best? Don’t miss this inspiring, impactful episode! Follow Michael Chandler on Instagram at @mikechandlermma Follow Gordon Hayward on Instagram at @gordonhayward Learn more about George Mumford and his practice on his website: https://georgemumford.com/. Timeline is offering 33% off your order of Mitopure this week only while supplies last: timeline.com/DAVIDNURSE33. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to High Performance and Mindfulness 02:42 The Importance of Preparation and Flow State 03:04 Michael Chandler Interview 06:07 Lessons from Legends: Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan 08:22 Gordon Hayward Interview 11:58 Overcoming Struggles and Expectations 14:52 Navigating Social Media and External Opinions 17:49 George Mumford Interview 18:04 Embracing Flow and Creativity 23:53 The Power of Preparation and Passion 27:08 Dr. Daniel Amen's Thoughts 30:01 The Love of Competition vs. Outcome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  3. Ariel Garten & Dr. Daniel Amen | Achieving Flow through Sleep & Meditation

    JAN 16

    Ariel Garten & Dr. Daniel Amen | Achieving Flow through Sleep & Meditation

    Ever struggle with refocusing during the day or recharging at night? Meet Muse, the newest innovation in meditation technology. Use my link for 20% off your purchase today: http://choosemuse.com/NURSE The flow state: that ever-elusive place where anything comes naturally—actions follow thoughts and everything works together in perfect harmony. How do we achieve that flow state to perform at our highest levels, or is that even possible? On today’s episode of The Dr. & The Nurse David sits down with acclaimed neuroscientist and the creator of Muse, Ariel Garten, to outline exactly how to attain that state of flow through optimized sleep, meditation, and visualization. David and Ariel begin their conversation by looking at some of the ways we can achieve flow state, from metavisualization—a combination of meditation and visualization—to stimulating pressure so we can perform better when the pressure is actually real. They then get into how optimizing sleep can help us perform to the best of our ability no matter what we’re trying to achieve. Ariel points to Muse—a tool she helped create—that acts as a data tracker for your brain and can also be used as a meditation tool to help you fall asleep, and stay asleep. The two wrap up their conversation by discussing how to de-regulate and up-regulate your brain for optimal performance. Dr. Daniel Amen joins David for the second part of the episode, weighing in on Ariel’s points about metavisualization and which levels of brain activity—if any—are ideal for achieving flow state. Learn more about Ariel and Muse here: https://choosemuse.com/. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Flow and Meditation 03:08 Understanding Flow State 05:52 Brainwaves and Flow 09:09 The Role of Meditation in Mental Health 11:53 Meta Visualization and Its Impact 15:11 Simulating Pressure in Performance 18:07 The Importance of Sleep for Flow 21:07 Introducing Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband 23:53 Deep Sleep and Its Benefits 26:46 Neurofeedback and Brainwave Training 29:59 Practical Techniques for Up and Down Regulation 32:53 Conclusion and Future of Flow State Training Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min
  4. Dr. Andy Galpin & Dr. Daniel Amen | How to Become Unkillable

    JAN 9

    Dr. Andy Galpin & Dr. Daniel Amen | How to Become Unkillable

    We’re starting off 2025 with a bang, looking at how to become unkillable according to human performance scientist Dr. Andy Galpin. Is it possible for a person to become virtually invincible? And how does that translate to the way we think and react to high-stress situations? David sits down with Andy to find out exactly that on this first episode of The Dr. & The Nurse for 2025. David starts out his discussion with Andy by breaking down exactly what it looks like to become unkillable: the physiological aspects, the physical training, and the psychological expertise. The two then do a deep dive into why resilience is so important to this idea of being unkillable, and how to build resilience into your everyday practices. Finally, Andy hits on the importance of sleep and why this simple tool is so essential on the path towards becoming unkillable. Dr. Daniel Amen joins David for the second part of this conversation, looking at how to build a bulletproof, unkillable brain. Dr. Amen takes a look at the practices of high-performance athletes and the ways they manage their minds to point out some of the commonalities of individuals with this unkillable mindset. The episode wraps up with Dr. Amen—like Andy—emphasizing the absolute importance of sleep as a key factor to becoming unkillable. Learn more about Dr. Andy Galpin on his website: https://www.andygalpin.com/. Timeline is offering 33% off your order of Mitopure this week only while supplies last: timeline.com/DAVIDNURSE33. CHAPTERS 00:00 Becoming Unkillable: The Concept Defined 07:45 Physical Resilience and Adaptation 12:06 Limits of Human Adaptation 21:46 The Importance of Sleep and Recovery 30:16 Precision in Health Optimization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
  5. Gabby Reece & Dr. Daniel Amen | Building a Life of Intentional Focus

    12/19/2024

    Gabby Reece & Dr. Daniel Amen | Building a Life of Intentional Focus

    Professional beach volleyball player turned health and fitness leader, Gabby Reece, has built a life she loves through the practice of intentional focus. On today’s episode of The Dr. & The Nurse, Gabby sits down with David to talk about how each of us can use the practices she’s employed to create our dream lives. David begins the conversation by asking Gabby how she maintained her focus on what mattered most as her career change and priorities shifted—first from athlete/spokeswoman to now business owner/mother/wife. Gabby walks us through some of her daily focus practices: how she schedules her day to capitalize on her best windows of focus, balancing scatterfocus and hyperfocus, and when (and how!) to tap into a flow state of focus. Their conversation wraps up with Gabby sharing some of her best advice for building that life of intentional focus.  Dr. Daniel Amen joins David for the second half of this episode—taking a look at what’s going on in Gabby’s brain when she taps into that intensely focused state. Together the two discuss the best times for achieving high focus, if it’s possible to increase the amount of time we can focus well on a task, and creating rhythms of focus that bring you, and those around you, joy.  Ever struggle with refocusing during the day or recharging at night? Meet Muse, the newest innovation in meditation technology. Use my link for 20% off your purchase today: http://choosemuse.com/NURSE  CHAPTERS 00:00 Navigating Life's Focus and Priorities 07:03 Understanding Hyperfocus and Scatterfocus 13:54 Building Focus Stamina Through Physical and Mental Practices 20:51 The Art of Flow State and Its Importance 26:59 Designing a Life of Intentional Focus 34:11 The Science of Focus and Brain Function Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  6. The Professor & Dr. Daniel Amen | The Art of Creative Skill Mastery

    12/12/2024

    The Professor & Dr. Daniel Amen | The Art of Creative Skill Mastery

    Welcome back to another super practical episode of The Dr. & The Nurse! This week on the show David welcomes Grayson Boucher, aka “The Professor,” professional street basketball player turned content creator best known for his creative take on the game. During their conversation David and The Professor talk skill mastery: how to attain that level of achievement in any area, if it really takes 10,000 hours to truly master something, and the relationship between creativity and execution. This first part of the episode wraps up with The Professor outlining how he translated skill mastery of basketball into skill mastery in the content creation world. Dr. Daniel Amen joins David for pt. 2, looking at what’s actually going on in The Professor’s brain when he talks about creatively mastering a new basketball move or video edit. Though Dr. Amen believes everyone is inherently creative, he cautions listeners with employing creativity too early when attempting to master a new skill—instead encouraging them to perform slowly and deliberately before adding in their own dose of creativity. The two also hit on how to use the skills you’ve developed in one area to help attain success in a totally different arena. Ever struggle with refocusing during the day or recharging at night? Meet Muse, the newest innovation in meditation technology. Use my link for 20% off your purchase today: http://choosemuse.com/NURSE Check out The Professor on Instagram @theprofessor CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Skill Mastery and Creativity 03:01 Mindset and Flow State in Performance 05:54 The Process of Skill Acquisition 08:48 Deliberate Practice vs. 10,000 Hours 12:01 Visualization and Mental Preparation 15:01 Transitional Skill Mastery 18:02 The Artist's Approach to Basketball 20:56 Future Aspirations and Expanding Horizons 24:05 Conclusion and Societal Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  7. Cal Newport & Dr. Daniel Amen | Combatting Digital Distraction to Achieve Deep Work

    12/05/2024

    Cal Newport & Dr. Daniel Amen | Combatting Digital Distraction to Achieve Deep Work

    We live in an age of digital distraction—from social media and Google to information overload and the constant presence of our phones, it’s getting harder and harder to live a life of slow productivity. Computer scientist and bestselling author, Cal Newport, wants to help change all that. On today’s episode of The Dr. & The Nurse, David sits down with Cal to discuss how to lead a less distracted life in the hopes of achieving a state of “deep work.” David doesn’t waste a minute of this conversation, asking Cal his take on how technology is affecting this generation and the generations to come, and if there’s an antidote to the level of digital distraction we’ve grown used to as a society. Together Cal and David discuss the myth of multitasking for productivity, outline how to eliminate distractions in order to achieve that deep state of work, and Cal shares some of his favorite tools for living an unhurried life. Dr. Daniel Amen joins David for the second part of this episode, looking at what’s going on in our brains when we continue to live digitally distracted. The two take a look at the recent changes countries like Australia have made to limit social media use in those under 16 years-old, plus outline ways to swap low-dopamine activities (like social media and video games) for high-dopamine options that will leave you feeling filled up rather than depleted. Learn more about Cal and his work on his website: https://calnewport.com/. Check out Cal’s podcast, Deep Questions with Cal Newport: https://www.thedeeplife.com/listen/. MUSE DISCOUNT LINK: http://choosemuse.com/NURSE  CHAPTERS 00:00 The Impact of Digital Distraction 08:19 Deep Work vs. Flow State 15:24 Information Overload and Its Consequences 20:58 Implementing Slow Productivity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min
  8. Grant Cardone & Dr. Daniel Amen | Tapping into a Relentless State of Drive

    11/14/2024

    Grant Cardone & Dr. Daniel Amen | Tapping into a Relentless State of Drive

    What sets those who succeed apart from those who don’t? And once they do succeed, how do they maintain that level of success? On this episode of The Dr. & The Nurse, David sits down with billionaire real estate investor and founder of Cardone Capital, Grant Cardone. In his 66 years, Grant has achieved a level of success that’s almost unmatched in the business world. How does he tap into that relentless drive to keep performing at the highest level again and again? That’s exactly what we’ll unpack today.  For the first part of this episode, David invites Grant to share his story—how success (not failure) motivated his initial drive to become who he is today, what’s behind his longevity as a top performer, and why he’ll never be satisfied.  Dr. Amen joins David for the second half of today’s conversation, taking a look at what’s actually happening in Grant’s brain when he talks about drive. David and Dr. Amen analyze why being goal-driven, rather than threat-oriented, can lead to better results, plus how to actually sustain the success Grant exemplifies through training your brain the right way.  Learn more about Grant on his website: https://grantcardone.com/.  CHAPTERS  00:00 The Relentless Drive of Grant Cardone 06:54 Transforming Pain into Motivation 14:07 The Game Within the Game 20:01 Sustaining Greatness Over Time 26:12 Predictions and Future Aspirations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min
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Fascinating conversations with world-class performers from a variety of fields to uncover the strategies, habits, and mindsets that set them apart. Whether it's athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, or innovators, we explore the stories behind their success, revealing the tools and insights they've used to reach the top of their game. Listeners will discover practical takeaways and thought-provoking perspectives, learning what it truly takes to excel and sustain greatness in any area of life. Each episode is a journey into the minds of the best, offering inspiration and lessons for personal transformation.

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