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/
This is Why You’re Dehydrated! Stop Drinking Water Like This!
Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes
55 minutes
3 months ago
This is Why You’re Dehydrated! Stop Drinking Water Like This!
Over 60% of Americans are dehydrated, could you be one of them? In this episode, Dr. Kristen Holmes explains how everyone should align their hydration habits for optimal brain and body health. Using the latest scientific research, she breaks down exactly how much water you need each day, whether your lifestyle could be exposing you to hidden dehydration risks, the best times to use electrolytes, and when they’re unnecessary.
Hydration notes from the episode can be found here: https://tr.ee/CbYHZNW8jE.
(00:00) Intro
(01:08) Importance of Properly Hydrating
(03:55) Hydration Myth 1: You Need Electrolytes to Be Hydrated
(05:27) Hydration Myth 2: Your Pee Should Be Clear
(06:23) The Risk of Overhydrating
(09:18) Hydration Myth 3: Coffee Is Dehydrating
(09:57) Hydration Myth 4: You Only Need Water If You're Thirsty
(10:47) Hydration Myth 5: You Need 8 Glasses of Water a Day
(12:38) How to Calculate Your Sweat Rate
(15:19) Do You Have Salty Sweat? Here's Why It Matters
(18:02) Quiz: Are You Drinking Enough Water?
(20:08) How Much Water You Should Drink Each Day
(22:08) When You Should Drink More Water
(23:58) How Altitude Affects Hydration
(27:42) Why a Lean Body Mass Needs More Water
(29:39) WHOOP Ad
(30:41) Fiverr Ad
(31:55) Effects of Supplements, Caffeine, and Alcohol on Hydration
(33:31) Why You Need More Water When Traveling
(38:03) How Hospital Environments Dehydrate You
(40:00) Common Symptoms of Dehydration
(41:07) What Happens When You're Dehydrated
(43:47) LinkedIn Ad
(45:12) Why Electrolytes Matter for Hydration
(47:43) Is Seltzer Water Actually Hydrating?
(51:33) Final Thoughts on Hydration
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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/
