Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
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Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
Instagram: @scienceandsoul & @drkristenholmes
TikTok: @scienceandsoulpod
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/
Neuroscientist: The 3 Hidden Scripts Keeping You Stressed, Anxious & Stuck
Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes
1 hour 3 minutes
3 months ago
Neuroscientist: The 3 Hidden Scripts Keeping You Stressed, Anxious & Stuck
Are you living life on your terms—or stuck in mental patterns that keep you stressed, anxious, and burned out? Neuroscientist Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff reveals how to break free from the scripts that quietly control your decisions. In this powerful interview, she shares science-backed tools to overcome stress, reframe anxiety, and turn procrastination into productive momentum. Whether you’re battling workplace stress, struggling with motivation, or seeking personal growth, this episode is your blueprint for rewiring your brain and reclaiming your focus.
(00:00) Intro
(01:14) Dr. Le Cunff's Thesis for Living Well
(03:12) How Emotions Affect Your Brain and Physical Health
(06:25) Why Dr. Le Cunff Left Google to Pursue Neuroscience Research
(11:51) How to Balance Career Ambition with Mental Well-Being
(14:59) The Three Life Scripts We Keep Repeating
(18:26) The Truth About Finding Your Passion
(20:04) Do You Really Need a Life Purpose?
(22:25) How Passion, Purpose, and Identity Are Connected
(24:32) Using the PACT Model for Life Experiments
(29:07) Why Growth Loops Drive Successful Experimentation
(31:28) Anxiety vs. Stress: Key Differences and How to Cope
(32:29) How to Reframe Negative Emotions Like Procrastination
(34:41) Is Procrastination Ever Beneficial?
(36:42) Why You Procrastinate and How to Stop
(38:27) Bon Charge Ad
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(40:35) The Health Risks of Hustle Culture
(42:55) How Embracing Imperfection Improves Your Mental Health
(46:26) Why Human Connection Is Essential for the Brain
(48:49) Being Introspective in a Fast-Paced World
(51:31) Shopify Ad
(52:35) Why Uncertainty Feels Overwhelming and How to Manage It
(55:06) The Power of Affect Labelling
(57:33) Process Difficult Emotions with Affect Labelling
(01:00:26) Why Everyone Should Learn to Ask for Help
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Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes
Science & Soul with Dr. Kristen Holmes is your guide to personal transformation- where cutting-edge performance science meets the depth of the human spirit. Through powerful expertise and insights, Dr. Kristen reveals how you can reclaim agency over your life, align with your values and purpose, and unlock your full potential.
For anyone feeling stuck - Dr Kristen Holmes invites you to understand how to flourish in today's complex world.
Dr Kristen Holmes is the Global Head Human Performance at WHOOP, a leading human performance company. A three-time All-American athlete and two-time Big Ten Athlete of the Year in field hockey and basketball at the University of Iowa, Kristen was also a seven-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. As a coach, she led Princeton University to 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship, making her one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history.
Science and Soul will offer a fresh perspective on human performance- unpacking the capacity of an individual to intentionally behave at a level equal to their physical and emotional potential. This is more than a show - this is an invitation to understand how humans can flourish and thrive in a complex world. Welcome!
Instagram: @scienceandsoul & @drkristenholmes
TikTok: @scienceandsoulpod
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-holmes/
