In this episode, Dr. Phil joins me to talk about his book, B Sharp, Your Personal Journey To Expand The Mind, Enhance The Brain, And Age Well, which discusses how music influences our minds and bodies, particularly with exercise, such as our movement/gait, heart rate, the autonomic nervous system, faster recovery, and reduced cardiac stress. I also share my thoughts on the importance of music around exercise, but not during it when I’ve always recommended listening to your body instead. Of course, studies show music during exercise appears to promote various supposed benefits, but these are associated with stimulating sympathetic activity, raising your heart rate, and risking overtraining. (Plus, certain kinds of music can always be harmful.) We also talk about healthy aging—a major topic in Dr. Phil’s book.   TIMESTAMPS: Dr. Phil is the father of endurance training using the MAF heart rate as a guide. [00:49] Music influences exercise, heart rate, the autonomic nervous system, and can be used to speed recovery and reduce cardiac stress.  [02:19] How did Phil go from a renowned fitness training expert to songwriter and musician? [06:19] A very vivid dream led to Phil’s passion for song writing, leaving his coaching career behind.  [14:59] If we don’t have passions, it’s a problem. [29:15] Phil was a brain-injured child and struggled terribly in school. [30:52] How does music affect the brain? [33:18] There are benefits in using music for exercise but it is some type of music that Phil warns of. [38:22] They use artificial intelligence to create songs now.  AI is certainly involved in movies as well. [46:59] The brain keeps expanding and working better until we die. We need more nourishing music.  [50:49] Hip hop music can be controversial but the artist is expressing themself freely. [59:58] What are the dangers from music and exercise? [01:03:51] Music helps us be in the Alpha state which is a desirable state. [01:12:48]   LINKS: Brad Kearns.com Brad’s Shopping page The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing B Sharp PhilMaffetone.com Maffetone Music.com   Join Brad for more fun on: Instagram: @bradkearns1 Facebook: @bradkearnsjumphigh Twitter: @bradleykearns YouTube: @brad.kearns TikTok: @bradkearns   We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to [email protected]. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! Check out each of these companies because they are absolutely awesome or they wouldn’t occupy this revered space. Seriously, I won’t promote anything that I don't absolutely love and use in daily life: Peluva: Comfortable, functional, stylish five-toe minimalist shoe to reawaken optimal foot function. Mito Red Light: Photobiomodulation light panels to enhance cellular energy production, improve recovery, and optimize circadian rhythm. Use code BRAD for 5% discount! GAINSWave: Enhance sexual function with high frequency shockwave therapy. Buy 6 and get one treatment free with code: BRAD Plunge: Sensational custom-designed home cold plunge with filtered, circulating water, custom temperature setting, and sleek design. Save $150 with code BRAD. Also enroll in my Cold Plunge online course! B.rad Whey + Creatine Superfuel: Premium quality, all-natural supplement for peak performance, recovery, and longevity. New Cocoa Bean flavor! Online educational courses: Numerous great offerings for an immersive home-study educational experience Primal Fitness Expert Certification: The most comprehensive online course on all aspects of traditional fitness programming and a total immersion fitness lifestyle. Save 25% on tuition with code BRAD! Male Optimization Formula with Organs (MOFO): Optimize testosterone naturally with 100% grassfed animal organ supplement Brad's Favorites on Amazon I have a newly organized shopping experience at BradKearns.com/Shop