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Dr. Andrew Hill is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and biohacking advocate. He holds a PhD. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UCLA, and is best known for his mission to bring the brain-hacking technology of neurofeedback into mainstream practice. In this episode we discuss brain mapping, retraining cognitive function, breaking down addiction and tolerance, and how to effectively reset your circadian rhythm with light and food. *SHOW NOTES:* 1:22 Welcome to the show! 1:56 Dr. Hill’s Bio 3:15 What is Neurofeedback? 5:22 Beta vs Theta brain waves 7:14 Neurofeedback Sessions 8:53 Sudoku vs Meditation 10:05 What exactly is meditation? 10:22 “Present-time awareness” 11:35 “Single-point Awareness” 12:25 Meta “Heart-Mind Awareness” 15:32 His brain-biohacking rules 17:49 Brain-Mapping (Quantitative EEG) 19:14 Anterior-Cingulate features 21:11 Posterior-Cingulate features 21:59 Creating agency over your own brain function 24:19 Genetics and Cognitive expression 26:35 The Mapping Cap 30:35 Mapping Biohackers + Stimulants 33:04 Recovery time on Neurofeedback 34:19 Traumatic Brain Injuries & Brain Fog ? Therapy for Trauma 41:15 Addiction and the brain 42:45 Coffee vs other stimulants 45:29 Reversing cannabis tolerance 48:40 Peak Brain’s Nootropic 49:27 The problem with melatonin 51:21 Why light isn’t as dangerous as we think 52:19 Circadian Rhythm & Food Rules 58:31 Glycation & Oxidation with Aging 1:00:18 How Neurofeedback was discovered! 1:03:56 Working with Chronic Pain patients 1:10:10 His one piece of advice for takeaway 1:10:27 Inaccuracies with sleep trackers 1:15:03 Thanks for tuning in! *RESOURCES:* *Website:* *Peak Brain Institute* ( http://peakbraininstitute.com/ ) *Twitter:* *@PeakBrainLA* ( https://twitter.com/PeakBrainLA ) *Facebook:* *https://www.facebook.com/PeakBrainInstitute* ( https://www.facebook.com/PeakBrainInstitute ) *Instagram:* *@PeakBrainLA* ( https://www.instagram.com/peakbrainla/ ) *YouTube:* *Peak Brain Channel* ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWM4uaH6IXx_HbLRd9ctHg ) *LinkedIn* ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewhillucla/ ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donations