Hope Not Nope
door Hope Not Nope
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Can Belief Change Your Biology? The Science of Placebo
Can Belief Change Your Biology? The Science of Placebo
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With hosts Brandi and Doc Dillon (PT, DPT, SCS), this podcast answers athletes' and high performers' questions related to health, wellness, sports performance, physical therapy, injuries, habits, goals, leadership, and how to live a life of hope. If you have a question, Asks Us Here: hopenotnope.org/podcast
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- Can Belief Change Your Biology? The Science of Placebo · 22 min · Aflevering 149The science of the placebo effect shows that what you expect can influence measurable physiological responses, but there are limits to what belief alone can accomplish. In this…
- Why Are NFL Injuries Up? Preseason, Conditioning & Game Speed · 30 min · Aflevering 148Why do NFL injuries seem to spike in the first weeks of the season? In this episode, we answer a listener’s question about the apparent increase in early-season NFL injuries and…
- Grip Strength and Cognitive Aging: What The Science Says · 21 min · Aflevering 147Can grip strength and leg strength tell us something about brain health as we age? And does getting stronger actually help protect cognitive function? In this episode, we answer…
- Does Stress Slow Injury Recovery? What Athletes Need to Know · 23 min · Aflevering 146Does Stress Impact The Healing Timeline Of An Injury? In this episode of the Hope Not Nope Podcast, we answer a question from a collegiate student athlete who is currently going…
- Smelling Salts in Sports: Do They Work and Are They Safe? · 28 min · Aflevering 145Do smelling salts actually improve athletic performance—and are they safe to use? In this episode, we answer a listener's question about smelling salts in sports, from their…
- Back To The Basics: Weight Loss After 60 · 31 min · Aflevering 144How do you keep weight off after 60? In this episode, we answer a listener's question about maintaining his weight while staying active as a 61-year-old swim coach working with…
- Fear, Doubt, & Faith As Business Owners · 20 min · Aflevering 143What does it actually feel like to build a business when you believe God has called you to it—but you still have doubts and fears along the way? In this personal conversation…
- Foundation For Elite Performance · 15 min · Aflevering 142What actually creates elite performance—and why do some people seem to stay focused while everyone else chases the next performance hack? In this episode, we explore the…
- Do You Really Need Rebounding for Lymphatic Drainage? Mini trampolines, Vibration plates, and more · 34 min · Aflevering 141Do you really need rebounding for lymphatic drainage, or can everyday movement provide many of the same benefits? We answer a listener question about mini trampolines and…
- How to Stay Active in College After High School Sports End · 15 min · Aflevering 140What happens when you're used to being a three-sport athlete in high school, but enter college not playing a sport? We answer a listener question about staying active…
- Does Scrolling While Lifting Affect Your Performance? What the Research Says · 20 min · Aflevering 139Does scrolling on social media while lifting actually affect your performance? We answer a listener question about whether checking your phone before and during a workout can…
- Is Italian Food & Culture healthier than the USA? · 30 min · Aflevering 138Is Italy really healthier than America? We answer a listener question about Italian food, walking, longevity, and lifestyle while challenging the idea that health is simply…
- Do Epsom Salt Baths Actually Help Muscle Soreness? · 18 min · Aflevering 137Do Epsom salt baths actually reduce muscle soreness? Epsom salt has been a recovery staple for generations, but does the science support the tradition? In this episode, we…
- Can AI Replace Physical Therapists? What AI Gets Right (and Wrong) · 32 min · Aflevering 136Can AI replace physical therapists—or is human expertise still essential for recovery? As tools like ChatGPT become more common in healthcare, many people are wondering whether…
- Always Sore After Workouts? What Athletes Need to Know · 25 min · Aflevering 135Getting older & feeling more sore than ever? Many athletes assume it's just part of getting older, but chronic soreness is often the result of accumulating life stress—not just…
- HeadShock Sleep Device: Science-Backed Tool or Wellness Gimmick? · 20 min · Aflevering 134Can the HeadShock sleep device actually improve recovery, performance, and sleep quality—or is it just another wellness trend? With sleep optimization technology becoming…
- Pig Spine vs Human Spine: What It Really Means for Back Pain and Deadlifts · 22 min · Aflevering 133Does research on pig spines actually tell us anything about human backs, deadlifts, and long-term spine health? Fitness debates often use research to support strong opinions…
- Does Testing Blood Biomarkers Actually Improve Athletic Performance? · 33 min · Aflevering 132Can blood testing actually improve athletic performance—or are most athletes overcomplicating the process? With more athletes tracking biomarkers, wearables, and recovery…
- How to Motivate Others Develop a Winning Mindset · 27 min · Aflevering 131What do you do when you're highly driven, but the people around you don't seem to share the same level of motivation? Whether you're an athlete, leader, coach, or high…
- Will AI Replace Strength Coaches and Personal Trainers? · 21 min · Aflevering 130Will AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini replace personal trainers, strength coaches, and human coaching altogether? AI is changing how we learn, plan, and solve problems—but can…







