Your next “brain upgrade” isn’t another productivity hack… but your TRAINING plan!

In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, I’m joined by Ted Ryce (Legendary Life Podcast), a high-performance health coach who helps entrepreneurs over 40 get leaner, stronger, and more energized; not for vanity, but for better mood, sharper focus, and long-term brain performance.

We get into the real-world stuff: why many high achievers think they’re doing “enough,” but they’re not measuring the right things…and how simple data like DEXA scans, blood work, and VO2 max can cut through the noise so you stop guessing and start getting results.

Question for you: What’s your biggest challenge right now, consistency, energy, stress, sleep, or knowing what to do?

Free training — Lean After 40 Masterclass: https://www.legendarylifeprogram.com/auto-webinar-registration-25751695

Timestamps:

00:00 Why the body fuels the brain

04:00 Ted Ryce’s personal journey into fitness

07:30 Exercise, stress, and brain resilience

09:00 VO2 max explained for brain health & longevity

14:00 Why muscle mass supports metabolic and cognitive health

21:00 Fitness strategies for high-stress entrepreneurs

27:00 Strength training vs cardio for brain performance

41:00 Simple daily routines to improve focus and sleep

45:00 How to start training without burnout

Connect with Ted Ryce:

https://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

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What if the “energy problem” isn’t willpower—but cellular?

In this episode of the Brain Fitness Podcast, I sit down with Jim Ladwig, the man behind Haelan 951, a nitrogen-fermented soybean product used by wellness clinics and individuals to support gut health, brain function, and overall energy.

During his own battle with cancer, Jim was introduced to Haelan 951. After experiencing powerful results, he developed a passion for natural, body-supportive approaches to healing. He is now a certified health coach and a driving force behind Haelan’s mission to help individuals and families reclaim their health.

You can’t think your way out of a gut problem. The gut plays a key role in neurotransmitter balance, inflammation signaling, and how the brain processes information. When digestion is off, mood, sleep, and mental clarity often follow.

In this episode, we explore nitrogen-fermented soy (Haelan 951), fermentation and bioavailability, the gut-brain connection, microbiome support, and wellness strategies for supporting cellular energy and inflammation balance.

Connect with Jim Ladwig:

https://haelan951.com/

https://www.instagram.com/haelan951/

https://www.facebook.com/Haelan951/

https://www.youtube.com/@haelan951

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

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Ever feel like you’re moving from one “fire” to the next?

Today, I’m joined by trauma specialist Alisa Gracheva.

Alisa strongly believes in integrating spirituality with mental health to help individuals experience deeper fulfillment and inner peace. She has extensive experience working with people in crisis, those facing a wide range of mental health challenges, and individuals navigating substance use.

Her background includes years of work with integrative and alternative healing modalities such as sacred plant medicine and integration, sound healing, light therapy, energy work, and spiritual guidance. Her areas of specialization include general mental health, trauma, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, grief and loss, life transitions, personal growth, existential crisis, and spiritual guidance.

In this episode, we explore trauma, chronic stress, and what truly helps when the nervous system is stuck in survival mode. One of my favorite parts of this conversation is how practical Alisa’s approach is. She explains that in moments of crisis, the mind isn’t searching for philosophy—it’s searching for safety. That’s why we start with the body.

We discuss somatic grounding, where stress commonly shows up (hello, neck and shoulders), and simple reset tools you can try immediately—even if you only have five minutes. We also cover nervous system regulation, breathwork, daily rituals, gratitude, sound healing, music and brainwave audio, light-based tools, and how neuroplasticity supports real, lasting change over time.

So let me ask you this: when you feel overwhelmed, what helps bring you back—breath, movement, nature, music, prayer?

Drop us a comment. You might help someone else more than you realize.

Connect with Alisa Gracheva:

https://since.life/

https://www.instagram.com/alisa_art/

Connect with Dr. Patrick Porter:

https://drpatrickporter.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/

https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/

https://www.youtube.com/c/drpatrickporter

Other helpful links & information:

http://www.braintap.pro/

*Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical condition.

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