The Doctor & The Nurse

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

01-09

41:20

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

12-19

43:02

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

12-12

35:10

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

12-05

29:57

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

11-14

41:10

When it comes to understanding what it takes to learn at the highest levels, there’s no better expert out there than Jim Kwik. The founder of Kwik Learning, Jim was labeled, “the boy with the broken brain” by his peers after a childhood brain injury left him learning-challenged. Given those early obstacles, Jim created practical strategies to enhance his mental performance—strategies that he’s since taken and transformed into courses, books, and podcasts all geared towards helping others increase their learning power. On today’s episode of The Dr. & The Nurse, David sits down with Jim to dive into some of those practices and strategies—discovering how anyone can increase their learning capacity, at any age. During this first part of the episode, Jim shares some of his best practical tools for working out your brain and fostering a practice of lifelong learning. David invites Jim to share the tools he uses to help top Hollywood actors memorize their lines, talks about how our learning strategies should change as we get older, and what parents can do to help their kids start off as lifelong learners. It’s a masterclass in how to learn better, and you’re not going to want to miss it! After his conversation with Jim, David welcomes Dr. Daniel Amen into the discussion, looking at what exactly is going on in the brain when someone is learning at the highest levels. Dr. Amen walks us through the brain benefits of “deep practice,” some of the healthy habits we can all adopt to increase our learning capacities, and what’s actually happening in a child’s brain during those early stages of development. Learn more about Jim and his practice here: https://www.jimkwik.com/. Take the C.O.D.E. brain quiz here: https://start.kwikbrain.com/quiz. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Jim Kwik and Learning 03:01 Techniques for Memorization and Learning 05:48 The Importance of Physical Movement in Learning 09:05 The Role of Sleep and Nutrition in Brain Health 11:54 Building Relationships and Community for Learning 15:08 Lifelong Learning and Neuroplasticity 18:05 Learning Strategies for Children 20:55 The Impact of Environment on Learning 24:07 Conclusion and Call to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11-07

48:56

Winning the daily battle for our minds all comes down to the way we think about the world around us. Can positivity really help us live longer? What role does discipline play in suffering? Is it possible to manufacture that flow state to perform at our highest level? The mind architect himself, Peter Crone, joins this episode of The Dr. & The Nurse to talk all things mindset and how to tap into that transcendent state of being human. For the first part of this episode, David Nurse sits down with Peter to discuss what stands out to him about the mindsets of the greatest performers in the world. Together Peter and David outline the realities (and choices) of suffering, why the stories we tell ourselves about who we are matter, and how to overcome the powerful hold the past can have on us. During the second half of this discussion on mindset, David takes some of Peter’s insights and breaks them down further with Dr. Daniel Amen—looking at how positive thinking isn’t necessarily always a good thing, and the process of emptying your mind to get into that flow state of performance. Learn more about Peter Crone here: https://www.petercrone.com/. CHAPTERS 00:00 The Nature of Suffering and Choice 06:08 Discipline and Transcendence 12:10 Reality vs. Story: The Power of Perspective 18:09 Healing Through Mindset 24:06 Flow State and Presence 29:58 The Role of Curiosity in Personal Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-31

46:02

Welcome to a very special series of The David Nurse Show: The Dr. & The Nurse! For this series of episodes, David is joined by Dr. Daniel Amen—renowned psychologist and mental health expert—to help break down how to perform at your highest level. Dr. Amen will be taking a look at the brain science behind the topics covered in this series, while David sits down with experts in the field to discuss the actionable tools we can all implement to make our lives better. So let’s dive in! For this first episode of The Dr. & The Nurse, David is joined by health and science journalist Max Lugavere. Taking a cue from Max’s New York Times bestseller, Genius Foods, David and Max break down all things nutrition optimization. Together the two hit on why ultra-processed foods are damaging your cognitive function, how to get more protein into your diet, what Max eats in a day to perform at his best, and some of the common misconceptions behind consuming whole foods. Dr. Amen joins David for the second part of the episode, where they sit down to discuss the psychological impacts of nutrition optimization. Dr. Amen offers practical tools for eating healthier, outlines some of the foods that lead to improved cognitive performance (and the foods that do not), and discusses why sugar—not fat—is the leading cause of so many health problems. Don’t miss an episode of The Dr. & The Nurse—subscribe to the show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-w-david-nurse/id1226281669. Find out more about Dr. Amen and his practice here: https://danielamenmd.com/. Check out Max’s documentary on dementia prevention, Little Empty Boxes: https://littleemptyboxes.com/. Learn more about Max and his work on his website: https://www.maxlugavere.com/. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Nutrition and Brain Health 03:00 The Impact of Processed Foods on Cognitive Performance 05:53 Building High-Performance Meals 09:11 Protein's Role in Muscle Building and Brain Health 12:00 Strategies for Managing Evening Cravings 14:51 Psychological Tools for Healthy Eating 17:47 Debunking Diet Myths and Misconceptions 20:59 The Importance of Whole Foods 24:03 Max Lugavere's Documentary and Closing Thoughts 0jY1UZPSlLtFCqNSejB1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-24

37:38

Confidence Hack #101: The majority of people think ‘connecting’ is about the initial connection. Most people are wrong. Ask yourself the question – how many people have you met that you didn’t end up staying connected to? You forgot to follow up or you just didn’t know how to cultivate the relationship?  In today’s episode, I am going to share with you the three fail-proof ways to cultivate a connection and turn the connection into a lifelong relationship! 1. Set a rhythm for reaching out. 2. How can you serve this person? 3. Creating connecting opportunities for the person you connected with. Check out today’s to gain confidence in knowing that you are able to cultivate every new connection from here on out! And where most people drop the ball, you score a connection touchdown! 🔥 Ready to unleash your inner confidence and leadership potential? Share this show with your loved ones! It's the ultimate way to spread knowledge and empower others to grow into the most CONFIDENT LEADERS imaginable! Don't forget to leave us a glowing 5-star review—it fuels our mission to uplift and inspire! But wait, there's more! Elevate your inbox with exclusive hacks and mind-blowing insights. Head over to davidnurse.com now and sign up for our FREE newsletter! Let's embark on this transformational journey together. 💥 Join us: linktr.ee/davidnurse5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-10

06:09

Confidence Hack #100: Email can work at scale! Have you heard ‘email is dead?’ Well, that’s partially true. It’s dead if you don’t know how to correctly write an email. But if you do know how, then it’s an asset you can utilize when others are swinging and missing. Here is how not to write a connecting email.  1. Make it a novel. Shorter and to the point is better. 2. Run-on sentences and bad grammar. Whether you like it or not, you are being judged by the recipient of the email 3. Making an ask in the first email. 4. Insinuating that you want the recipient's time. Asking ‘can I pick your brain’ is a surefire way to not receive an email reply. Here is how to write the perfect connecting email: 1. Edify the person you are writing the email to. Why do you admire them? Point out something specific they do that is impactful to you. 2. Keep the email no longer than 3 small sections (a section is 2 sentences). Always make sure there is a space after each section. Also, make sure the spacing is equal, the font is the same, and the font size is the same. 3. Briefly state what you do but in a very humble, grateful way. 4. Finish the email by letting the recipient know that you are there to serve them if there is anything you can ever do to help. Not ask, an offer for free service. Gain confidence today knowing that you are an extension of the email you write! And through the perfect email, you can connect with anyone! 🔥 Ready to unleash your inner confidence and leadership potential? Share this show with your loved ones! It's the ultimate way to spread knowledge and empower others to grow into the most CONFIDENT LEADERS imaginable! Don't forget to leave us a glowing 5-star review—it fuels our mission to uplift and inspire! But wait, there's more! Elevate your inbox with exclusive hacks and mind-blowing insights. Head over to davidnurse.com now and sign up for our FREE newsletter! Let's embark on this transformational journey together. 💥 Join us: linktr.ee/davidnurse5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-09

07:32

Confidence Hack #99: Have you ever wondered about the actual average time the most successful people in the world wake up? Rise and Grind. I’m sure you have heard it before. But have you ever wondered about the actual average time the most successful people in the world wake up? Look at some of the most successful people in the world’s morning rise time. Warren Buffet: 6:45am Jeff Bezos: 5:00am Mark Zuckerberg: 8:00am Elon Musk: 7:00am  Oprah Winfrey: 6:00am Of the 21 most successful people in the world surveyed (all billionaires), the average amount of sleep was just shy of 6 ½ hours. And the average time they woke up was… 6:01am. Gain confidence today knowing that 6:01am can be the time you wake up to take on the world, but also gain confidence knowing that all the uber-successful people that you and I look up to have the same amount of time in the day as you do. 🔥 Ready to unleash your inner confidence and leadership potential? Share this show with your loved ones! It’s the ultimate way to spread knowledge and empower others to grow into the most CONFIDENT LEADERS imaginable! Don’t forget to leave us a glowing 5-star review—it fuels our mission to uplift and inspire! But wait, there’s more! Elevate your inbox with exclusive hacks and mind-blowing insights. Head over to davidnurse.com now and sign up for our FREE newsletter! Let’s embark on this transformational journey together. 💥 Join us: linktr.ee/davidnurse5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-08

04:50

Confidence Hack #97: Is there anything worse than making a cold call? You know it will be painful, and you have been putting it off for months. Today is the day.  When the mind is able to release something that it has been holding onto—a strained relationship, a tedious task that needs to be taken care of, or even a cold call that needs to be made—the release will free the mind of ‘what-if’ thinking and ultimately lower stress and anxiety levels. The confidence comes from the peace of knowing that the burden is off your chest and you can free yourself of the stress build-up. Who is someone that you’ve been putting off calling?  Is there someone you need to ask for forgiveness? Have you not made any sales because you are trying to avoid making a cold call?  Today’s confidence boost comes from picking up the phone and making a tough call. Trust me, you will be thankful you did! 🔥 Ready to unleash your inner confidence and leadership potential? Share this show with your loved ones! It’s the ultimate way to spread knowledge and empower others to grow into the most CONFIDENT LEADERS imaginable! Don’t forget to leave us a glowing 5-star review—it fuels our mission to uplift and inspire! But wait, there’s more! Elevate your inbox with exclusive hacks and mind-blowing insights. Head over to davidnurse.com now and sign up for our FREE newsletter! Let’s embark on this transformational journey together. 💥 Join us: linktr.ee/davidnurse5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-06

03:12

Confidence Hack # 96: Most people let life happen to them. Life without a plan for success is planning a life void of success. Do you go to the island without a map and just ‘wing it?’ No, of course not. Gain confidence today, knowing that if you are tired of letting life ‘happen to you,’ you can take control of your future. Create your ‘strategic action plan’ today and start creating your life by design! 🔥 Ready to unleash your inner confidence and leadership potential? Share this show with your loved ones! It’s the ultimate way to spread knowledge and empower others to grow into the most CONFIDENT LEADERS imaginable! Don’t forget to leave us a glowing 5-star review—it fuels our mission to uplift and inspire! But wait, there’s more! Elevate your inbox with exclusive hacks and mind-blowing insights. Head over to davidnurse.com now and sign up for our FREE newsletter! Let’s embark on this transformational journey together. 💥 Join us: linktr.ee/davidnurse5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04-05

05:22

Confidence Hack #94: But what if I also told you, according to a BBC study, 40% of self-made millionaires are dyslexic? Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. Children who possess this quote-on-quote’ flaw’ often will be ridiculed throughout their childhood. People with dyslexia score far higher on people skills aptitude tests than those who are not dyslexic. Is dyslexia actually a learning disability? I would attest it isn’t.  Richard Branson, Tom Cruise, Muhammad Ali, Albert Einstein, and Pablo Piccaso probably would attest it isn’t as well. Dyslexia is often ostracized through the word disability and can lower confidence through a ruling the public school system haphazardly put into place in the 1970s based on a discrepancy in standardized testing. Gain confidence today knowing that if you are dyslexic, or if you have an impairment of any kind (most of us do), it doesn’t have to be seen as a societal or learning detriment, it can actually be a superpower! 🔥 Ready to unleash your inner confidence and leadership potential? Share this show with your loved ones! It’s the ultimate way to spread knowledge and empower others to grow into the most CONFIDENT LEADERS imaginable! Don’t forget to leave us a glowing 5-star review—it fuels our mission to uplift and inspire! But wait, there’s more! Elevate your inbox with exclusive hacks and mind-blowing insights. Head over to davidnurse.com now and sign up for our FREE newsletter! Let’s embark on this transformational journey together. 💥 Join us: linktr.ee/davidnurse5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confidence Hack #93: What if we already use 100% of our brains? Humans only use 10% of their brains. Have you heard that before? Sure you have. What if we could tap into the unused 90%? This concept is portrayed in the movie Limitless, where Bradley Cooper takes a pill that allows him to access all 100% of his brain. So, how can we access the 90% of unaccessed neurons and glial cells? Well, spoiler alert: We already are. Neurologists have found that humans use virtually every part of the brain and that (most of) the brain is active almost all the time. Instead of telling yourself the story that you aren’t smart enough and that only if you could access all of your brain would you reach your full potential. Know that you can live to your full potential right now! Gain confidence today knowing that you are using all of your beautiful brain and can accelerate it when you need to! 🔥 Ready to unleash your inner confidence and leadership potential? Share this show with your loved ones! It’s the ultimate way to spread knowledge and empower others to grow into the most CONFIDENT LEADERS imaginable! Don’t forget to leave us a glowing 5-star review—it fuels our mission to uplift and inspire! But wait, there’s more! Elevate your inbox with exclusive hacks and mind-blowing insights. Head over to davidnurse.com now and sign up for our FREE newsletter! Let’s embark on this transformational journey together. 💥 Join us: linktr.ee/davidnurse5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices