Latest Neurogenesis Podcast Episodes
How to “Grow” NEW Brain Cells—Up to Age 87
Jim Donovan Show - August 06, 2020 13:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIf you fail to regularly nourish your brain, your neurons (brain cells) will either malfunction or die. As a result, the parts of the brain that rely on these neurons to help control and store memories will begin to lose their function—putting your most cherished moments at risk. But don’t fre...
What Goldfish Do Better Than Humans
Jim Donovan Show - August 05, 2020 19:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsGoldfish have been shown to have an attention span of nine seconds—one second longer than that of the average human being. Today I talk about the five different types of attention and how music has been used by researchers to increase personal focus performance. You'll also get the personal ...
How to Protect Your Brain With Rhythm
Jim Donovan Show - August 05, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe've used rhythm for centuries to withstand long days of grueling work, remain steadfast in times of war, celebrate, foster connection, and serve as a sacred part in traditional ceremonies. Scientists have recently discovered another major use for rhythm: Strengthening and protecting the heal...
This Is Why We're Fat - Dr. Fred Pescatore
Jim Donovan Show - July 02, 2020 19:23 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsToday Jim talks with author, nutrition expert, and practicing physician Dr. Fred Pescatore. Dr. Fred reveals the three simple daily steps for peak immune health, how to turn on your “fat burner genes” to melt away those extra pounds, and why cholesterol is actually one of your body’s best frie...
How to Activate Your "Stress Melting Switch"
Jim Donovan Show - July 01, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsStress is a literal pain in the neck. But vagal nerve stimulation is your built in "stress melting switch" that's ready to be flipped on to battle anxiety. When you make any type of vagal toning exercise part of your day, it can result in major improvements to your life if you stick with it....
Transform Your Day in 10 Minutes
Jim Donovan Show - July 01, 2020 13:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsRecently, I started doing something that, more often than not, completely turns my day around. I’m talking about the rejuvenating powers of napping. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve felt worse after taking a nap. Usually I’d end up feeling groggy and even more tired than before. You'...
Master Your Calm
Jim Donovan Show - June 30, 2020 16:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThis anti-anxiety technique is so powerful it’s actually used by Navy SEALs to help them keep their cool in extreme circumstances—like jumping out of an airplane into enemy territory. As former Navy SEAL Mark Divine describes in his book Unbeatable Mind, special ops forces can’t rely on substa...
How to Use Music to Increase Your Productivity
Jim Donovan Show - June 29, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOver the past few years, I’ve seen all kinds of conflicting reports on productivity and music… One day, studies suggest that music boosts your productivity… and the next day, music supposedly hinders it. I want to shed some light on this controversial topic. The kind of music you listen to...
How Stroke Victims Are Using Music to Speed Up Recovery
Jim Donovan Show - June 17, 2020 17:30 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsCutting-edge research has found that sound vibration can be remarkably effective in helping stroke victims regain function and improve quality of life. Today you'll learn about the remarkable ways sound is being used to aid stroke victims in their recovery. I also share my easy 4-step stroke...
How Stroke Victims are Using Music to Speed Up Recovery
Jim Donovan Show - June 17, 2020 17:30 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsCutting-edge research has found that sound vibration can be remarkably effective in helping stroke victims regain function and improve quality of life. Today you'll learn about the remarkable ways sound is being used to aid stroke victims in their recovery. I also share my easy 4-step stroke...
Could the Sound of Buzzing Bees Stop This Silent Killer?
Jim Donovan Show - June 17, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOne in three American adults have high blood pressure (BP) or hypertension. And it’s alarming how many of them don’t take it seriously... Especially since high BP is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke—two leading causes of death in the U.S. Today, I'll share a little-known an...
When Sound Is Too Much of a Good Thing
Jim Donovan Show - June 16, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe sounds around you can instantly shift the way you feel. I decided to take a look at how "too much" sound, or noise pollution, can be hazardous to your health. Today you'll learn some DIY ways to reduce your exposure and safeguard your health. Start your journey with Jim for FREE at www...
The 5-minute Fix Oncologists Aren’t Telling Breast Cancer Patients
Jim Donovan Show - June 15, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsApproximately 1 in 8 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer. In most cases, women with early-stage breast cancer choose surgery along with radiation, chemo, or hormone therapy. This is a very personal choice for each patient that comes with many physical & emotional hurdles. To...
The Six Steps That Helped Me "Make it Big"
Jim Donovan Show - June 14, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings“How did Rusted Root make it big?” I’m often asked this question. And I’m always happy to recount the amazing journey that made one of my lifelong dreams come true. Having reflected on all of our success over the years, I can precisely pinpoint six pivotal courses of action that helped bring...
Finding Your Big Idea - Vivek Tiwary
Jim Donovan Show - June 12, 2020 14:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsVivek Tiwary is a true Renaissance man. This award-winning Broadway producer has been behind record breaking shows such as The Addam’s Family, Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein, and most recently, Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill. Vivek is also a No. 1 NYT Best Selling Author penning the gr...
How the Music of Your Youth Can Save Your Brain
Jim Donovan Show - June 10, 2020 21:30 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsCan you remember what song played during your first slow dance? What did you sing at the top of your lungs with your best friends? Can you recall your first concert? A team of researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand recently demonstrated how actively reliving past memories—part...
Musical Comfort Food - Randy Baumann
Jim Donovan Show - June 01, 2020 23:09 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsJim talks with friend, comedian, and professional musician Randy Baumann. Randy is also the host of Pittsburgh's biggest radio show, The DVE Morning Show. Randy shares the music that's given him the most comfort through COVID-19. He also reveals how getting kicked out of a country club helped ...
How 50,000 People Became Instant Friends
Jim Donovan Show - May 27, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThroughout the years, Rusted Root toured with various iterations of the Grateful Dead band. I’ll never forget the sight of thousands of “Deadheads” bouncing in unison to the beat of my drums. No matter where we were, all the fans seemed to connect with each other in a very deep way. As it ...
How to Be Creative and Productive in 2020 – Mike Errico
Jim Donovan Show - May 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsNew York-based recording artist, writer, and lecturing professor Mike Errico has built his name on the strength of critically acclaimed releases and extensive composition for film and TV. He teaches songwriting at universities including Yale, Wesleyan, and NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded...
How to Be Creative and Productive During COVID Times – Mike Errico
Jim Donovan Show - May 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsNew York-based recording artist, writer, and lecturing professor Mike Errico has built his name on the strength of critically acclaimed releases and extensive composition for film and TV. He teaches songwriting at universities including Yale, Wesleyan, and NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded...
The Musical Miracle That Helped These Dementia Patients
Jim Donovan Show - May 19, 2020 20:03 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe link between music and the mind just got a lot more interesting, especially when it comes to helping patients and their caregivers cope with dementia. A new study shows the power of music may help lessen symptoms and improve quality of life for those who suffer from cognitive degenerative ...
The Musical Miracle that Helped These Dementia Patients
Jim Donovan Show - May 19, 2020 20:03 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe link between music and the mind just got a lot more interesting, especially when it comes to helping patients and their caregivers cope with dementia. A new study shows the power of music may help lessen symptoms and improve quality of life for those who suffer from cognitive degenerative ...
How Doctors in the UK are Curing Loneliness
Jim Donovan Show - May 16, 2020 00:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe all feel lonely from time to time. But for some people, there’s nothing “occasional” about it. In the U.S., over a third of Americans over 45 report feeling lonely on a regular basis. In fact, it's considered to be a public health epidemic in the UK, where doctors are prescribing music to...
How to Protect Your Health, Wealth, and Retirement - Dr. David Eifrig
Jim Donovan Show - May 06, 2020 16:31 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsToday I talk with the always interesting Dr. David "Doc" Eifrig, chief editor of Retirement Millionaire. Doc has a remarkable and unconventional resume. He spent a decade on Wall Street as a trader with Goldman Sachs, became a medical doctor mid-career, and eventually launched his own suite of...
How to Heal From a Natural Disaster
Jim Donovan Show - May 05, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsI can’t even begin to imagine the suffering that people experience after a natural disaster. It can make you feel helpless sometimes, especially watching the aftermath on the news. However, the comforting fact is that whenever tragedy strikes, helping hands will always come. After the 2004 I...
Why I Jumped Head First into an Identity Crisis
Jim Donovan Show - May 04, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn early 2005, I made a major life decision to leave the band that had helped me live out my “rock star” dreams. As wonderful as all of that was, I was constantly thinking about what I had waiting for me back home... The problem was, once I was finally at home for good, I became deeply depre...
The 6,000-Year-Old Secret to Ultimate Well-Being
Jim Donovan Show - April 29, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsYogis in India have known of its benefits for 6,000 years, and now, research is finally validating it here in the West: Your “breathing rhythm” has a huge impact on your well-being. When I talk about “breathing rhythm,” I’m referring to how fast or slow you breathe. And according to the late...
Healing With Sound From Hospital Beds to Prison Cells - Rachel Allen
Jim Donovan Show - April 27, 2020 20:20 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsJim interviews Rachel Allen, a Certified Music Practitioner, Sound Healer, Reiki Master, and Registered Yoga Teacher. For 20 years, she's been working with hospice patients and their families; caregivers; patients in a variety of health conditions; survivors of sexual abuse; adults with mental...
Healing With Sound: From Hospital Beds to Prison Cells - Rachel Allen
Jim Donovan Show - April 27, 2020 20:20 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn this episode, Jim interviews Rachel Allen—a Certified Music Practitioner, Sound Healer, Reiki Master, & Registered Yoga Teacher with a trauma-informed/social justice framework. For 20 years, she's been working with hospice patients & their families; caregivers; patients in a variety of heal...
The Odd Sound That Melts Off Extra Pounds
Jim Donovan Show - April 24, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIt’s 10:30 PM...You should be getting ready for bed, but there's this little voice in your head, luring you to the pantry. The more you try to ignore it, the louder it screams. Fortunately, there’s a powerful way to kick your food cravings. You don’t need to join a program, force yourself in...
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