Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes

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  • Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential. For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world. Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history. Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome! Instagram: @scienceandsoul & @drkristenholmes TikTok: @scienceandsoulpod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/
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  • The Healthy Ageing Doctor: This is the Best Exercise to Slow Ageing! The Truth About Sitting. It’s Killing You!

    The Healthy Ageing Doctor: This is the Best Exercise to Slow Ageing! The Truth About Sitting. It’s Killing You!
    May 7 2025
    What if aging didn’t have to mean physical or cognitive decline? Dr. Vonda Wright is a nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, specializing in mobility, aging, and bone health. In this episode, she reveals why osteoporosis is showing up in young women, the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle, the pre-diabetic health epidemic, and most importantly she shares how anyone can change their lifestyle to combat these issues and age better. (00:00) Intro (01:10) Bon Charge Ad (02:38) Dr. Vonda Wright's Philosophy on Aging (08:45) Normalizing Active Aging (13:23) Health Expectancy vs Life Expectancy (15:15) Lifestyle Changes that Most Impact Aging (16:56) Treating the Whole Patient, Not Just the Condition (19:48) How to Get Motivated to Exercise (23:25) Why Are Bones Important? (27:40) Simple Habits for Stronger Bones (30:15) Why Everyone Should Lift Weights (31:56) Health Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle (33:39) How to Reverse a Sedentary Lifestyle (35:46) The Danger of Prediabetes (39:39) Prediabetes is Becoming a National Crisis (42:27) Use Data to Build a Healthier Life (44:30) Dr. Wright's #1 Health Habit: Prioritizing Sleep (46:23) What Research Says About Sleep and Exercise (50:07) Huel Ad (51:14) WHOOP Ad (52:26) Importance of Aerobic Base Training (56:28) How Much Cardio Base Training You Need (59:13) Bone Health and Osteoporosis in Young Women (01:01:49) How Breastfeeding Affects Bone Health (01:03:28) Prevent Osteoporosis with Estrogen (01:08:06) What is Sarcobesity? (01:11:02) Dr. Vonda Wright's Strength Training Routine (01:13:25) Strength Training for Performance vs Longevity (01:14:44) Frozen Shoulder and Menopause (01:16:43) What is Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause? (01:22:50) How to Get Healthier Starting Today (01:30:21) What Does It Mean to Be Human? (01:31:22) Fiverr Ad Follow me here: www.instagram.com/scienceandsoul www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes/ Sponsored by: Bon Charge - http://BONCHARGE.COM/KRISTEN used code KRISTEN for 15% off Huel - https://huel.com/kristen WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/ Fiverr - https://fvrr.co/kristen and use code KRISTEN for 10% off your first hire SYNCID: MB0112GUONWNSDA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Irregular Sleep Is Wrecking Your Health: How To Stop It Before It’s Too Late

    Irregular Sleep Is Wrecking Your Health: How To Stop It Before It’s Too Late
    Apr 30 2025
    What if your biggest health risk isn’t food, stress, or exercise, but how you sleep? Dr. Kristen Holmes has spent years studying the data behind sleep and now reveals the science-backed truth about sleep and your survival. If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep, find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, feel constantly sleep deprived, or just want to sleep better, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. (00:00) Intro (01:15) It’s Time to Take Sleep Seriously (03:49) Dr. Holmes' Personal Sleep Struggle and Lessons Learned (10:11) Sleep Cycles: How Much REM Sleep Do You Need? (11:49) Top Sleep Disruptors to Avoid (14:24) Why Sleep Is So Important (16:09) Irregular Sleep Can Harm Your Body (17:29) Mental Health Benefits of Regular Sleep (19:16) Sleep Deprivation Disrupts Your Hormones (22:53) WHOOP Ad (24:04) Huel Ad (25:12) Circadian Rhythms' Role in Sleep (26:57) Why You Naturally Feel Sleepy (28:26) Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men? (29:55) Being Active Improves Sleep Quality (30:45) How to Find Your Natural Sleep Pressure (37:08) Good Sleep Habits Boost Melatonin Naturally (39:09) Manage Your Stress to Fall and Stay Asleep (45:10) Bon Charge Ad Follow me here: www.instagram.com/scienceandsoul www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes/ Sponsored by: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/ Huel - https://huel.com/kristen Bon Charge - http://BONCHARGE.COM/KRISTEN used code KRISTEN for 15% off SYNCIDMB0131QX0FO5EAD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Harvard Psychiatrist: Does This Diet Treat Depression? Rethinking Mental Health Treatments

    Harvard Psychiatrist: Does This Diet Treat Depression? Rethinking Mental Health Treatments
    Apr 23 2025
    Conventional psychiatry isn’t working for the millions of people that suffer from treatment resistant mental illness worldwide. Harvard Psychiatrist, Dr. Chris Palmer knows this better than almost anyone, from both his professional experience and seeing his own mother struggle with it. But there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. After seeing startling results in his own patients, Dr. Palmer is calling for a fundamental shift in how we think about and treat mental illness: through our metabolism. Follow me here: www.instagram.com/scienceandsoul www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes/ (00:00) Intro (01:23) Dr. Chris Palmer's Book Dedication (03:02) His Mother's Struggle With Mental Illness (06:13) "She Never Got Better" (08:40) Why Dr. Palmer Became a Psychiatrist (10:08) Success Rate of Treating Psychotic and Bipolar Disorders (12:02) Treating Depression With SSRIs (13:04) Rise in SSRI Use With Age (15:05) How Well Do Antidepressants Work? (16:39) Treatment-Resistant Depression (18:47) Conventional Approach to Treating Mental Illness (22:28) Overprescription of Medication (25:39) Can Brain Scans Help Treat Mental Illness? (31:04) Misconceptions About Mental Health (31:20) Trigger Warning (31:41) Can Trauma Cause Mental Illness? (33:32) Adverse Childhood Experiences (35:11) Treating Trauma Alone Doesn't Resolve Mental Illness (38:08) Shopify Ad (39:11) WHOOP Ad (40:24) Link Between Diet and Mental Health (42:02) Dr. Palmer's Experience With Metabolic Syndrome and Mental Illness (46:12) Connection Between Sleep and Psychological Functions (48:57) Bringing the Keto Diet to His Patients (50:29) Patient Case Study 1: Years of Depression and Suicidal Thoughts (55:47) Patient Case Study 2: Schizoaffective Disorder (01:02:34) How Many Patients Have Both Mental and Metabolic Disorders? (01:05:39) Using GLP-1 Medication for Mental Illness (01:06:59) Is There a Link Between GLP-1s and Suicidality? (01:07:57) Finding the Right Dosage (01:10:10) Role of Medication in Treatment (01:12:50) Disagreement Over Best Lifestyle Diets (01:17:08) Current Studies on the Keto Diet (01:19:43) Different Impacts of the Ketogenic Diet by Gender (01:24:21) What Does It Mean to Be Human? (01:26:12) Huel Ad Sponsored by: Shopify - http://SHOPIFY.CO.UK/KRISTEN WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/ Huel - https://huel.com/kristen SYNCID MB01DER8FMYE9LN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins

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