If you’re heading into the holidays feeling drained or unfocused, this episode is your reset button.

Before the year ends, I’m sharing my personal health gift guide—the real tools and rituals I use to support my brain, boost my energy, and improve my sleep.

I walk you through the five pillars I rely on:

• mitochondrial support


• circadian rhythm, environment and light hygiene


• lymphatic drainage for clearer thinking


• sleep optimization


• blood work
  
  

From red light therapy and blue-light–blocking tools to electrolytes, creatine, nontoxic cookware, and the blood work I swear by—these are the science-backed wellness picks I’m gifting to myself and the people I love.

Let’s head into the new year feeling stronger, clearer, and truly supported.

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I’m Louisa Nicola — clinical neurophysiologist — Alzheimer’s prevention specialist — founder of Neuro Athletics.

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Topics discussed:

00:00 – Holiday Message & Why Brain Span Matters

01:44 – The Five Pillars of My Wellness Rituals

03:23 – Mitochondrial Health 101 (Foundational Tools)

05:09 – Urolithin A & How I Support Mitochondria

07:44 – Light, Circadian Rhythm & Brain Performance

09:34 – My Night Ritual: Melatonin & Blue Light Blocking

13:25 – Why I Use Red Light & Infrared Therapy Daily

15:41 – Sleep Rituals for Deep Recovery

17:52 – Lymphatic Drainage for Brain Fog & Alzheimer’s Risk

19:45 – Creatine for Energy & Sleep Deprivation Support

20:47 – Micro Habits: Hydration, Breathwork & Training

22:52 – Non-Toxic Cooking: Why I Switched to Caraway

23:35 – Bloodwork Every Four Months (My #1 Health Gift)

24:07 – Final Thoughts & Holiday Wishes

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