LOVE @ FIRST SCIENCE PODCAST
Join Celest as she delves into the minds of wellness entrepreneurs and science experts to explore the world of movement, neuroscience, and biomechanics in a way that’s fun and easy to understand. By the end of each episode, you’ll feel inspired and deeply knowledgeable about the mind and body in a way that’s backed by science.
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Episode 24: Yin, Yoga and Movement with Cathy Madeo
Welcome to episode 3 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Cathy Madeo and I, Celest Pereira, talk about Cathy’s journey and how after a severe spine injury she started to question the narrative behind the yoga world and how she faced the many challenges she had in life..
Episode 23: Stepping outside the current narrative of Movement with Dr. Garrett Neill
Welcome to episode 2 of the “Intelligent Movement” series on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Garrett Neill and I talk about gamification cues, motivation, dopamine, neuroscience, pain and growth mentality.
Episode 22: How to train like a badass with Amir Zandinejad, the Beard
Welcome to episode 1 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Amir Zandinejan- The Beard and I - Celest Pereira - dive into the intricate world of fitness. Amir shares its insightful understanding on what is a nourishing training.
Episode 20: The Bendy Brain with Dr. David Saperstein
Welcome to episode 3 of the “Neuroscience series” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Saperstein and I dive into the yet unknown world of Hypermobility and talk about Hypochondria and Hypermobility, what influences Hypermobility, Dysautonomia symptoms, Anxiety and Hypermobility and much more!
Episode 21: The Neuroscience of Spinal Disorder with Máté Bene
Welcome to episode 3 of the “Neuroscience series” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Saperstein and I dive into the yet unknown world of Hypermobility and talk about Hypochondria and Hypermobility, what influences Hypermobility, Dysautonomia symptoms, Anxiety and Hypermobility and much more!
Episode 19: The Female Brain with Dr. Sarah McKay
Welcome to episode 2 of the “Neuroscience series” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Sarah Mc Kay shares her extensive research on the female’s brain resulted in the publication of her book Demystifying the female brain. Together we talk about gender stereotypes, the real role of hormones in emotions, how much we are affected by biology and how much by culture and much more.
Episode 18: The Neuroscience of Pain with Dr. Eric Cobb
Welcome to episode 1 of the “Neuroscience series” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Cobb and I dive into the intricate world of pain.
Episode 17: The Gut-Histamine Connection with Tony Wrighton
Welcome to episode 4 on Gut on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Tony Wrighton and I explore the world of histamine and its relationship to the gut.
Episode 16: The Gut-Brain Connection with Kaitlin Colucci
Welcome to episode 3 of the Gut series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Kaitlin Colucci and I discuss the gut-brain axis and the importance of dietary fiber.
Episode 15: The Gut-Intuition Connection with Madeline Shaw
Welcome to episode 2 of the “Gut ” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Madeline and I hone in on the role intuition plays in gut health.
Episode 14: The Gut-Lymph Connection with Dr. Perry Nickelston
Welcome to episode 1 of the Gut series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Dr. Perry and I talk into the of the lymphatic system as it relates to gut health, weight loss, immunity, and vital organ system within the body!
Episode 12 & 13: Voluntary Core Engagement is disruptive with Mike Golden
Welcome to episode 7 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. This is the first of a 2 part series with Mike Golden. Mike Golden and I dive into how the visual and vestibular system are connected to the core. Honing in on unconscious and anticipatory core engagement, Mike presents brain-based and nervous-system-based insights on how the core engages to facilitate movement.
Episode 11: An Ex-Ballerina's Take On Core Engagement with Amy Carmody
Welcome to episode 11 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Amy Carmody and I dive into changing the normality around gripping and squeezing the core as dancers. With a particular focus on progressive overload and core engagement based on the demand of the task hand, Amy offers insight into injuries in Yoga, and how much focus the core really needs.
Episode 10: Does alignment in Yoga matter? with Diana Florio
Welcome to episode 5 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Diana Florio and I dive into debunking core cues, the importance of the coordination between the core and diaphragm, and how the core pressure system changes with different postures. Furthermore, she breaks down the biomechanics of plank, and revisits how core cues can change for the better.
Episode 9: Does Yoga Need A Tight Core? with Hannah Barrett
Welcome to episode 4 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Hannah Barrett and I dive into core engagement in yoga, whether or not there needs to be so much focus on the core in yoga, and the power of mindset and pausing to bring awareness and attention.
Episode 8: How To Activate The Core with Finola Burell
Welcome to episode 3 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Finola Burrell and I dive into task-specific core engagement, this issues with "engaging the core," and how to truly activate the core to support your movement. The ultimate goal is to be able to activate and relax the trunk muscles.
Episode 7: Penis', Vaginas, & Your Pelvic Floor with Clare Bourne
Welcome to episode 2 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Clare Bourne and I talk into the pelvic floor as it relates to men and women, We cover how men have pelvic floor issues too, how to do a pelvic floor contraction, the pelvic floor during different stages of development in life, prolapse, and incontinence. The ultimate goal is to learn to let go as much as you're holding
Episode 6: Should We Be Cueing A Tight Core? with Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Welcome to episode 1 of the core series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Dr. Nidhi Sharma and I talk into the core, dysfunction in the core, and address common cues in the fitness industry, debunking the need to hold a rigid and tight core.
Episode 5: Your Breathing Is Causing Your Incontinence with Julie Wieb
Welcome to episode 5 of the breathing series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Julie Wiebe and I talk into pelvic floor health, the consequences of gripping the core, and how to address leaking! .
Episode 4: How Trauma Can Transform With Richie Bostock
Welcome to episode 4 of the breathing series on the Love at First Science Podcast. Richie Bostock and I talk into trauma, as well as how strategic breath practices (e.g hyperventilation vs nasal breathing) relate to trauma healing.
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