Reason & Wellbeing

Greg Potter
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
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Welcome to the brand-new podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, good life. Subscribe to join host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science of wellbeing and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people alive, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

  1. Antioxidants, Free Radicals, and Oxidative Stress: Sense and Nonsense | Barry Halliwell, Distinguished Professor

    10/20/2025

    Antioxidants, Free Radicals, and Oxidative Stress: Sense and Nonsense | Barry Halliwell, Distinguished Professor

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.   You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources relevant to this episode: Barry Halliwell, PhD. Find out more about Barry's work here. Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here. Journal article: Understanding mechanisms of antioxidant action in health and disease. Book: Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine (5th edn).   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener's own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

    32 min

  2. 10/01/2025

    Ergothioneine, the Most Promising Anti-Ageing Supplement? A Masterclass from the World's Leading Expert | Barry Halliwell, Distinguished Professor

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.   You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources relevant to this episode: Barry Halliwell, PhD. Find out more about Barry's work here. Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here. Talk: Barry's talk about ergothioneine on the NUS YouTube channel. Podcast: Greg's conversation about taurine with Professor Vijay Yadav. Journal article: Diet-Derived Antioxidants: The Special Case of Ergothioneine. Journal article: Investigating the Efficacy of Ergothioneine to Delay Cognitive Decline in Mild Cognitively Impaired Subjects: A Pilot Study. Book: Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine (5th edn).   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener's own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

    1h 42m

  3. 08/11/2025

    Alzheimer's Disease: Causes, Biomarkers, and Treatments | Professor Karl Herrup

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.   Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.   You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode:   Professor Karl Herrup. Find out more about Karl's work here. Karl is on LinkedIn here.   Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here.   Book: How Not to Study a Disease: The Story of Alzheimer's.   Website: Alzheimer's Association Facts and Figures.   Podcast: Part 1 of Greg's conversation with Karl. Podcast: Professor Becci Strawbridge on lithium. Podcast: Professor Darren Candow on creatine and brain health.   Journal article: Karl's paper illustrating problems with two monoclonal antibodies. Journal article: Karl's paper questioning the monoclonal antibody Donanemab.     Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener's own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

    53 min
  4. Alzheimer's Disease: We've Been Wrong About Its Causes | Professor Karl Herrup

    07/28/2025

    Alzheimer's Disease: We've Been Wrong About Its Causes | Professor Karl Herrup

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.   You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Karl Herrup, PhD. Find out more about Karl's work here. Karl is on LinkedIn here. Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here. Book: How Not to Study a Disease: The Story of Alzheimer's.     Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener's own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

    1h 15m

  5. 06/09/2025

    Zone 2 Exercise is Key to Good Health: Fact or Fiction?

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.   You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here. Podcast: Screen Time is Ruining Your Sleep: Fact or Fiction? Journal article: review article about high-intensity interval training, performance, and health. Journal article: umbrella review comparing the effects of moderate-intensity continuous training, high-intensity interval training, and sprint interval training on the cardiorespiratory fitness of adults.   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener's own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

    40 min
  6. Longevity Supplements: NR, NMN, Astaxanthin, AKG, Glycine, GlyNAC, Ergothioneine | Siim Land and Nic Verhoeven

    04/28/2025

    Longevity Supplements: NR, NMN, Astaxanthin, AKG, Glycine, GlyNAC, Ergothioneine | Siim Land and Nic Verhoeven

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.   You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Siim Land. Find out more about Siim's work here. Siim's YouTube channel is here. Siim is on Instagram here. Nic Verhoeven, PhD. Find out more about Nic's work here. Nic's YouTube channel, Physionic, is here. Nic is on Instagram here. Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here.   Podcast: The biology of ageing, with Steven Austad (Part 1 and Part 2). Podcast: The longevity benefits of taurine, with Vijay Yadav. Podcast: The benefits of low-dose lithium supplementation, with Rebecca Strawbridge.     Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener's own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

    1h 24m
  7. The Best Supplements for Longevity: Roundtable Discussion | Siim Land and Nic Verhoeven

    04/15/2025

    The Best Supplements for Longevity: Roundtable Discussion | Siim Land and Nic Verhoeven

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life. Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.   You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Siim Land. Find out more about Siim's work here. Siim's YouTube channel is here. Siim is on Instagram here. Nic Verhoeven, PhD. Find out more about Nic's work here. Nic's YouTube channel, Physionic, is here. Nic is on Instagram here. Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here. Greg is on LinkedIn here.   Podcast: The biology of ageing, with Steven Austad (Part 1 and Part 2). Podcast: The longevity benefits of taurine, with Vijay Yadav. Podcast: The benefits of low-dose lithium supplementation, with Rebecca Strawbridge.   YouTube channel: Nutrition Made Simple. YouTube channel: Brad Stanfield. YouTube channel: James Hoffmann.   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener's own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

    1h 23m

  8. 03/10/2025

    The Biology of Ageing: Resilience, Biomarkers, Calorie Restriction, and Gerotherapeutics | Steven Austad, Distinguished Professor

    Welcome to the podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, decent life.   Subscribe to join the host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.   You can also find the Reason & Wellbeing on YouTube here.   People and resources featured in this episode: Steven Austad, PhD. Find out more about Steven's work here. Steven is on LinkedIn  here. Steven is on Twitter ("X") here. Greg Potter, PhD. Follow Greg on Instagram here.   Book: Methuselah's Zoo. Journal article: Negative effects of lifespan extending intervention on resilience in mice.  Journal article: Is antagonistic pleiotropy ubiquitous in aging biology? Podcast: Your Body Clock: How to Align Your Circadian Rhythms for Better Health and Performance | Greg Potter (Solo Episode).   Podcast: Chrononutrition, Chronoexercise, Chronopharmacology, and Circadian Disruption in Society | Greg Potter (Solo Episode).   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. The podcast does not constitute the practice of medicine or any other professional healthcare service. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is exclusively at the listener's own risk. The contents of this podcast are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not wait to obtain or disregard medical advice for any medical conditions they have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for such conditions. Under no circumstances shall Greg Potter, Greg Potter PhD Limited, or any guests or contributors to the podcast be responsible for damages arising from the use of the contents of this podcast.

    46 min
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Welcome to the brand-new podcast about how to use reason and science to live a long, healthy, good life. Subscribe to join host, Greg Potter, as he unveils the latest science of wellbeing and the secrets of some of the most brilliant people alive, including scientists, coaches, entrepreneurs, and many others.

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  • Creator
    Greg Potter
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Reason & Wellbeing

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