Month: March 2025

What BODES Well For Optimal Aging with Dr. Lynda Thompson – Part 1 (Ep. 40)

What BODES Well For Optimal Aging with Dr. Lynda Thompson – Part 1 (Ep. 40)

Could breathing exercises be the key to cognitive longevity? 

Join John and Alex Soutsos as they sit down with Dr. Lynda Thompson, a seasoned clinical psychologist specializing in neurofeedback and biofeedback. In part 1 of this episode, you’ll discover how simple changes in breathing can enhance cognition and learn about holistic strategies for improving your lifespan and your healthspan.

Key discussions in this episode include:

  • The importance of breathing techniques to calm your nervous system [00:13:15]
  • Brain training and the significance of the BODES acronym for brain health [00:05:23]
  • Insight into supporting healthy aging and cognitive sharpness [00:07:10]
  • The role of diet, especially omega-3s, in maintaining brain structure and function [00:31:20]
  • And so much more!

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About Our Guest: 

Dr. Lynda Thompson, Ph.D., BCN, is a Registered Psychologist with experience in teaching, clinical psychology, school psychology and ownership of learning centres. She has been the Executive Director of The ADD Centre® since 1993. Her doctoral dissertation (1979) dealt with self-esteem in hyperactive children. Dr. Lynda Thompson is co-author with pediatrician William Sears of The ADD Book: New Understandings, New Approaches to Parenting Your Child, published by Little, Brown & Co. of New York.

Dr. Lynda Thompson has authored Setting Up For Clinical Success (with the Biograph Pro-Comp +/biograph) published by the Biofeedback Foundation of Europe.

She has also co-authored the basic textbook for this area of professional work; The Neurofeedback Book, An Introduction to Basic Concepts in Applied Psychophysiology, published by The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.

Financial Planning for Young Adults: Start Early, Save Smart (Ep. 39)

Financial Planning for Young Adults: Start Early, Save Smart (Ep. 39)

What are the key financial steps young adults should take to build a strong foundation for their future?

In this episode, John and Alex Soutsos discuss financial planning for young adults. They explore the pivotal role early planning plays in securing long-term prosperity. Learn how starting early and making strategic savings can lead to a more secure financial future.

John and Alex discuss: 

  • (03:28) The importance and benefits of starting to invest as soon as possible 
  • (08:22) How a disciplined savings plan can combat lifestyle inflation and peer pressure 
  • (15:48) Managing social expectations with smart financial decisions
  • (18:05) Understanding the risks and management of longevity in financial planning
  • (20:05) Avoiding the need to rely solely on pensions for retirement security
  • And more

Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking ways to better manage your finances, this episode offers practical advice and insights to help you make informed decisions.

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