In Today’s Episode: Can You Trust Wellness Experts? Join us as CJ Evans, producer of The Decision Lab Podcast, sits down with host Cody Isabel to revisit our viral ENERGYbits interview and unpack the bigger conversation it sparked about credentials, credibility, and science on social media. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: The difference between correlation and causation — and why it matters in wellness claims How social media shapes who we trust more: credentials or familiarity Why The Decision Lab prioritizes transparency over titles in evaluating health products and research Questions We Answer in This Episode: Do credentials still matter in the age of social media? What’s the difference between legitimate research and anecdotal evidence? How can you tell which wellness experts are actually evidence-based?

In Today’s Episode: What Happens When You Don’t Sleep? Join us as we welcome Dr. Dan Pardi — neuroscientist, Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life, and creator of the HumanOS platform — back to The Decision Lab Podcast for an expert interview. This time, Dr. Dan dives even deeper into how sleep deprivation rewires your brain, impacts your decision-making, and why mastering your “human operating system” is the foundation of real wellness. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How lack of sleep hijacks your brain’s risk-reward system (and why it leads to “the f-its”) -Why lasting behavior change starts with understanding how your brain actually works -How Dr. Dan’s “Loop Model” turns complex health science into sustainable daily action Questions We Answer in This Episode: -What really happens to your brain when you don’t sleep enough? -Why does fatigue make smart people take bad risks? -How can neuroscience help us redefine what it means to be healthy today?

In Today’s Episode: Is the Sun Secretly Harming You? Join us as we talk with Samuel Welten, engineer, founder, and CEO of Sun-a-Wear, a Swiss health-tech company transforming how we understand sunlight. Samuel shares how his solar-powered wearable turns invisible UV radiation into actionable data—helping people make smarter, safer choices about sun exposure, skin health, and overall well-being. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: Why UV light is invisible yet impacts everything from skin aging to vitamin D and circadian rhythm. How Sun-a-Wear uses solar power and sensor tech to help you see what your skin can’t feel. What the future of data-driven wellness looks like—where informed decisions replace fear and guesswork. Questions We Answer in This Episode: How much sunlight is too much—and how much is not enough? Can technology actually prevent skin cancer and premature aging? What if your wearable could track sunlight the way your smartwatch tracks sleep?

In Today’s Episode: Does Tylenol Cause Autism? Join us as we talk with Dr. Ben Rein, author of Why Brains Need Friends, who shares his insights on the neuroscience of empathy, autism research, and the social divides shaping our understanding of science today. Dr. Ben breaks down the truth behind the Tylenol and autism debate, the biology of connection, and how empathy can be trained and strengthened through real, research-backed methods. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -The real science behind autism — what genetics, environment, and neurobiology actually tell us. -Why claims like “Tylenol causes autism” spread online, and how misinformation takes root in our brains. -How to train empathy and literally build new neural hardware for connection. Questions We Answer in This Episode: -What does the research really say about Tylenol and autism? -How do genetics and brain signaling shape social behavior? -Can empathy and social connection be strengthened through neuroscience-based practices?

In Today’s Episode: Can You Wake Up Refreshed? Join us as we talk with Tadas Kunickas, founder and CEO of Tavo Sleep, who shares how his personal recovery from a traumatic brain injury inspired him to reinvent the alarm clock. We dive deep into the science of sleep, the future of sleep technology, and why traditional alarms might be keeping you exhausted. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How waking up in your lightest sleep stage can change your energy, mood, and focus. -Why traditional alarm clocks disrupt your brain’s natural recovery process. -The future of smart, science-backed devices that work with your body—not against it. Questions We Answer in This Episode: -Why do alarm clocks make you feel groggy instead of rested? -How can technology help you wake up naturally and refreshed? -What does the future of sleep innovation look like in the next decade?

In Today’s Episode: Do Stem Cells Stop Aging? Join us as we talk with Dr. Dan Pardi, neuroscientist and Chief Health Officer at Qualia, who shares his insights on stem cells, aging, and the future of supplementation. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -The difference between stem cell therapy and stem cell supplementation -How stem cells function in repair, regeneration, and aging -Why Qualia’s research approach stands out in the supplement industry Questions We Answer in This Episode: -What are stem cells and how do they really work? -How is stem cell supplementation different from stem cell therapy? -Can supplements actually support stem cell health and slow aging?

In Today’s Episode: Is Wellness Tech the Future? Join us as we talk with Kelly O’Brien, founder of Elysium Wellness and wellness entrepreneur, who shares her journey from surviving 14 rounds of IVF and a near-death experience to building a brand that makes wellness tech accessible at home and beyond. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Why your business will rarely look like your original vision — and why that’s a good thing. -How Kelly’s IVF journey and emergency surgery shaped her purpose and mission. -Why accessibility is the biggest barrier in wellness, and how tech could be the answer. Questions We Answer in This Episode: -Can at-home wellness technology really deliver results? -How do you know which products are science-backed versus hype? -What does it take to pivot a business when life forces your hand?

In Today’s Episode: How Do You Build Confidence? Join us as we talk with Cody Isabel and Chloe, coaches and founders of Action Academy, who share their insights on confidence, the baggage that blocks it, and the tools you can use to overcome self-doubt. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Baggage isn’t who you are — it’s the layered stories, patterns, and triggers blocking your natural confidence. -Confidence is a nervous system state, not something you “do.” Regulating your body helps unlock it. -Practical tools like EFT tapping, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and alter egos can help rewire old patterns and build lasting self-belief. Questions We Answer in This Episode: -What exactly is “baggage” and how does it block confidence? -How can nervous system regulation make you feel instantly more confident? -What tools can you use to overcome self-doubt and step into your most authentic self?

In Today’s Episode: How Do I Sleep Better? Join us as we talk with Glenn Paradise, founder of DepSlepwear, who shares how years of poor sleep, personal health struggles, and an entrepreneurial drive led him to create patented, function-first sleepwear designed to help people rest. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Why “bed dread” is real — and how your brain can learn to fear your own bed if you’ve struggled with insomnia -How environment and routine (both morning and night) directly shape your sleep quality -What Glenn learned from entrepreneurs, inventors, and his father that helped him design DepSlepwear — sleepwear that blocks light, muffles sound, regulates temperature, and feels like a “cocoon” Questions We Answer in This Episode: -What causes “bed dread,” and how can you retrain your brain to actually look forward to sleep? -Can sleepwear really affect deep sleep, or is it just another wellness gimmick? - What steps can you take tonight to fall asleep faster and wake up feeling restored?

In Today’s Episode: Can Confidence Be Created? Join us as Chloe, co-host of The Decision Lab Podcast and founder of Action Academy, shares her step-by-step process for building an alter ego identity to embody confidence and pursue your biggest dreams. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill, a state, and a belief you can build. -Creating an alter ego or higher self helps you tap into unstoppable energy on demand. -Simple practices like EFT tapping, journaling, and anchoring rituals can rewire your nervous system for confidence. Questions We Answer in This Episode: -What does it actually mean to be confident? -How can you design and embody an alter ego to overcome fear? -What tools and rituals make confidence stick long-term?

In Today’s Episode: Does Brain Stimulation Really Work? Join us as we talk with Nathalie Gouailhardou, founder of Neurode and neurotechnology innovator, who shares her insights on how non-invasive brain stimulation and measurement may transform focus, ADHD management, and the future of mental performance. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How Nathalie turned her ADHD diagnosis and neuroscience background into building Neurode, a brain stimulation headband. -The science behind brain measurement, stimulation, and why the prefrontal cortex is central to focus and executive function. -What makes Neurode different from other neurotech devices, and why clinical research matters. Questions We Answer in This Episode: -Can brain stimulation devices actually improve focus and ADHD symptoms? -How is Neurode different from other neurotechnology tools like Mendi? -What does the future of neurotechnology mean for focus, mental health, and human potential?

In Today’s Episode: Can Breathing Water Heal You? Join us as we talk with Rowena Gates, co-founder of Eng3 and pioneer in regenerative health technology, who shares her insights on the science behind the NanoVi device and how influencing water in the body may impact longevity, recovery, and overall wellness. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How the NanoVi device uses humidity to support protein folding, the process that underpins all cellular activity. -Why Eng3 focuses on biophysics rather than biochemistry — and what that means for the future of health innovation. -Real-world benefits people report, from improved HRV and faster recovery to better sleep and mental clarity. Questions We Answer in This Episode: -How does breathing structured humidity actually affect the body at a cellular level? -What research exists to support the claims behind NanoVi, and where are the gaps? -Who can benefit most from this technology — and how accessible is it today?

In Today’s Episode: Is ADHD Just Anxiety? Join us as hosts Cody Isabel and Chloe dive deep into the overlap between ADHD, anxiety, and nervous system regulation. Together, they share raw stories, science-backed insights, and practical tools for understanding focus, self-talk, and presence. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Why ADHD and anxiety are often rooted in nervous system dysregulation -How presence, self-talk, and identity shape focus and mental health -Practical tools like EFT tapping, breathwork, and meditation to rewire safety and attention Questions We Answer in This Episode: -How are ADHD and anxiety connected through the nervous system? -What role does identity and self-talk play in focus and motivation? -Can presence and regulation truly be learned and trained?

In Today’s Episode: Can Chewing Fix Stress? Join us as we talk with Erica Berthold, CEO of Prepare Your Mind (PYM) and former collegiate hockey player turned brain health advocate, who shares her insights on how amino acids and daily habits can support mood, resilience, and long-term mental wellness. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How amino acids like GABA can calm your nervous system and build stress resilience over time -Why delivery methods (like chews) make a huge difference in effectiveness -The powerful connection between nutrition, brain health, and mental well-being Questions We Answer in This Episode: -Can amino acids really improve mood and reduce stress? -Why does chewing—and even flavor—impact how supplements work? -How can lifestyle tools like sleep, walking, and nutrition help prevent burnout?

n Today’s Episode: How Do You Become Confident? Join us as host Chloe Deutscher, founder of The Decision Lab Podcast and mindset coach, shares her personal journey from crippling anxiety and self-doubt to rebuilding confidence and unlocking magnetic presence. She walks step-by-step through the exact practices that helped her regulate her nervous system, rewire limiting beliefs, and embody her most confident self. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Why confidence isn’t the absence of fear but acting in alignment with your truth -How nervous system regulation directly impacts self-belief and presence -Simple tools like EFT tapping, breathwork, and visualization to build magnetic confidence Questions We Answer in This Episode: -What does true confidence actually look and feel like? -How can regulating your nervous system boost confidence instantly? -How do you rewire old identities and limiting beliefs into empowering ones? Link To Neuromagnetic: https://thedecisionlab.wixsite.com/neuromagnetic?aid=69149

In Today’s Episode: Does Sunlight Really Cause Cancer? Join us as we talk with Gerardo “Guti,” Gutierrez founder of Mitolux and innovator in the light therapy space, who shares his journey from top Central American photographer to wellness entrepreneur. He dives into the science of sunlight, light therapy, and why the basics of health may not be as complicated as we think. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How different types of light (red, near-infrared, UVA, UVB) affect your body and mind. -Why “grandma hacks” like sleep, sunlight, and community may outperform pills. -The surprising story of how sunbathing helped Guti overcome depression and inspired Mitolux. Questions We Answer in This Episode: -Does sunlight actually cause cancer—or prevent it? -Can UVB light boost vitamin D and even hormones like testosterone? -How can light therapy replicate the benefits of natural sunlight in just minutes a day?

In Today’s Episode: What’s Really Keeping You Stuck? Join us as host Cody Isabel, cognitive neuroscientist and founder of The Decision Lab, shares neuroscience-backed tools to uncover what’s truly blocking your progress in health, wealth, and relationships — and how to break free. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Why broad problems stay unsolved — and how to get specific so you can finally take action -Three powerful frameworks (Five Whys, Story Checking, Logical Levels) to gain instant clarity -How action and clarity feed each other to create unstoppable momentum Questions We Answer in This Episode: -How do you identify the real problem behind feeling stuck? -What’s the fastest way to turn vague goals into clear, actionable steps? -Are the stories you tell yourself keeping you from moving forward?

In Today’s Episode: Is This the End of Alcohol? Join us as we talk with Sam Moore, founder and CEO of Hazlo, who shares his journey from high-paying corporate jobs to creating a non-alcoholic beverage designed to boost your mind, body, and mood. Sam opens up about breaking free from societal expectations, the mental challenges of chasing external validation, and the science-backed ingredients behind Hazlo. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How leaving “dream jobs” at top companies led to a more fulfilling life and business. -The benefits of adaptogens like ginseng, ginkgo, and holy basil for stress and brain health. -Why creating a non-alcoholic drink that actually supports well-being could change the way we socialize. Questions We Answer in This Episode: -What happens when you walk away from the career everyone else wants for you? -Can a drink really help reduce stress and improve mental clarity? -How do you build a wellness product people actually want to drink?

In Today’s Episode: What is the Science of Daddy Issues? Join Cody Isabel, neuroscience expert and IFS practitioner, who shares his insights on the misunderstood psychology behind “daddy issues” and how they affect both men and women in surprising ways. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Daddy issues affect men and women equally, but show up differently depending on gender and attachment style -These emotional patterns are rooted in childhood experiences and are linked to measurable changes in the brain -Healing is not only possible—it’s scientific, accessible, and starts with understanding your inner parts Questions We Answer in This Episode: -Do men have daddy issues too? -How do father wounds shape the brain and adult relationships? -Can attachment trauma be healed through neuroscience-backed methods like IFS?

In Today’s Episode: Is Healthcare Rigged Against You? Join us as we talk with Dr. Kapur, a concierge physician and psychedelic researcher, who shares his insights on why the current medical system is broken—and what he's doing differently to restore trust, time, and true healing in medicine. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -How capitalism and insurance gatekeeping distort patient care -The powerful, underused role of psychedelics in mental health treatment -Why understanding your own labs and asking better questions could save your life Questions We Answer in This Episode: -Why can’t your doctor just order the test you need? -What actually happens during an Ayahuasca ceremony—and how does it change your brain? -What three questions should you ask your doctor at your next appointment?