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Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes

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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/

Health & Fitness Self-Improvement Fitness Science Life Sciences Education
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
61 minutes
Episodes
27
Years Active
2025
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Neuroscientist: The 3 Hidden Scripts Keeping You Stressed, Anxious & Stuck

Neuroscientist: The 3 Hidden Scripts Keeping You Stressed, Anxious & Stuck

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The Truth About Napping: Improve Your Health Without Destroying Your Sleep

The Truth About Napping: Improve Your Health Without Destroying Your Sleep

Naps can be more than just a mid-day break. Dr. Kristen Holmes breaks down the science behind napping and how it can boost alertness, mood, and cognitive function, without disrupting your nighttime s…
00:59:17  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
NFL Player Michael Davis: How I Overcame Failure to Make It In the League

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01:05:10  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
This is Why You’re Dehydrated! Stop Drinking Water Like This!

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 …
00:56:02  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Your Thoughts Shape Your Body! These 2 Things Cause All Your Stress! Dr. Ellen Langer

Your Thoughts Shape Your Body! These 2 Things Cause All Your Stress! Dr. Ellen Langer

Can your mind reverse aging, reduce stress, and even heal your body? Harvard psychology professor, Dr. Ellen Langer has spent over 40 years researching mindfulness, mind-body unity and how your thoug…
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Why Heat Improves Mental Health! How Sauna Can Help Fight Alzheimer’s!

Why Heat Improves Mental Health! How Sauna Can Help Fight Alzheimer’s!

Looking to boost your heart health, enhance cognitive function, and recover faster after workouts? In this essential episode, Dr. Kristen Holmes shares how sauna is the key to unlock all these benefi…
00:46:54  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
2x CrossFit Champ Annie Thorisdottir: I’m Not Willing to Die for This Sport!

2x CrossFit Champ Annie Thorisdottir: I’m Not Willing to Die for This Sport!

CrossFit Legend, Annie Thorisdottir has been one of the Fittest Women on Earth for the last 14 years. In this inspiring episode, she sits down with Dr. Kristen Holmes to share her full CrossFit journ…
01:17:23  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
The Science Behind Cold Plunges! Why More Women Should Try Cold Therapy!

The Science Behind Cold Plunges! Why More Women Should Try Cold Therapy!

Are cold plunges the game-changer you've been looking for to reduce inflammation, improve your workouts, and build mental resilience? Dr. Kristen Holmes breaks down the real science behind popular co…
00:55:27  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
Happiness Doctor: This is Why You'll Divorce at 45! How Loneliness is Slowly Killing You!

Happiness Doctor: This is Why You'll Divorce at 45! How Loneliness is Slowly Killing You!

What does it take to live a truly happy life? Dr. Robert Waldinger has spent decades researching the keys to happiness and the science behind human relationships as the Director of the Harvard Study …
00:57:59  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Do This to Sleep Better! You Must Stop Breathing Through Your Mouth!

Do This to Sleep Better! You Must Stop Breathing Through Your Mouth!

Is poor breathing affecting your health? Learn how simple breathwork techniques can boost your sleep, reduce stress, and enhance athletic performance. In this episode, Dr. Kristen Holmes, shares life…
00:49:56  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Hormone Expert: Why You’re Gaining Weight on HRT! This Fixes Insulin Resistance!

Hormone Expert: Why You’re Gaining Weight on HRT! This Fixes Insulin Resistance!

Think fasting, Ozempic, or birth control is the magic solution to fix your health? Think again. Dr. Stephanie Estima reveals why these popular solutions fail women—and how to actually build the stron…
00:55:36  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
This is Why You Can’t Control Your Emotions! Stop Living With Fear and Anxiety Today!

This is Why You Can’t Control Your Emotions! Stop Living With Fear and Anxiety Today!

What if fear doesn’t have to be your enemy, but could instead be your compass? Dr. Kristen Holmes explores how fear often runs our lives from the shadows, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Through …
00:55:08  |   Wed 28 May 2025
Alzheimer’s Expert: If You Have This, You Are Protected From Dementia!

Alzheimer’s Expert: If You Have This, You Are Protected From Dementia!

What if 97% of Alzheimer’s cases were preventable? Neurophysiologist and Alzeheimer’s Expert, Louisa Nicola says we’ve been looking at the disease all wrong—and it’s costing millions their minds. In …
01:05:02  |   Wed 21 May 2025
Your Body is Holding onto Trauma! The Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore

Your Body is Holding onto Trauma! The Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore

Trauma can happen in minutes, but its effects can last a lifetime. In this powerful episode, Dr. Kristen Holmes explores how unresolved trauma affects the brain, body, and even your nervous system. L…
00:51:51  |   Wed 14 May 2025
The Healthy Aging Doctor: These Signs Mean You Have Osteoporosis!

The Healthy Aging Doctor: These Signs Mean You Have Osteoporosis!

What if aging didn’t have to mean physical or cognitive decline? Dr. Vonda Wright is a nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, specializing in mobility, aging, and bone health. In this episode, she…
01:34:19  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Irregular Sleep Is Wrecking Your Health: How To Stop It Before It’s Too Late

Irregular Sleep Is Wrecking Your Health: How To Stop It Before It’s Too Late

What if your biggest health risk isn’t food, stress, or exercise, but how you sleep? Dr. Kristen Holmes has spent years studying the data behind sleep and now reveals the science-backed truth about s…
00:48:17  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
Harvard Psychiatrist: Does This Diet Treat Depression? Rethinking Mental Health Treatments

Harvard Psychiatrist: Does This Diet Treat Depression? Rethinking Mental Health Treatments

Conventional psychiatry isn’t working for the millions of people that suffer from treatment resistant mental illness worldwide. Harvard Psychiatrist, Dr. Chris Palmer knows this better than almost an…
01:29:16  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
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