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Your Brain Is Overstimulated… Here's What To Do About It | Dr. Tommy Wood
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- Apr 28, 2026
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Dr. Tommy Wood is a neuroscientist who has coached world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge and his medical degree from the University of Oxford, and he also has his PhD in physiology and neuroscience. Tommy is currently a Research Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, where his research interests include identifying modifiable factors that contribute to brain health and cognitive function across the lifespan and more. Today on the show we discuss: why your brain is being overtrained and under-recovered in the most overstimulated environment in history, how constant multitasking is rewiring you to be more distracted and less capable of deep focus, the truth about “cheap dopamine” and why it’s quietly killing your motivation to do meaningful work, how structuring your day and protecting focus blocks can rebuild your attention and cognitive performance, why lack of real-world challenge, movement, and social interaction is driving anxiety and poor mental health, and how exercise, learning new skills, and time in nature can rapidly rewire your brain for focus, resilience, and long-term cognitive health and much more. ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your current condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard from your favorite cr…