The Intersection of Neuroscience & Performance

LOUISANICOLA

Louisa Nicola

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The Mission

END ALZHEIMER'S
DISEASE.

DEMOCRATIZE BRAIN
HEALTH EDUCATION.

Two out of every three Alzheimer's patients are women. The disease starts decades before the first symptom. Louisa Nicola is on a mission to change the trajectory — through science, education, and action.

About Louisa Nicola

Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, Alzheimer's Disease scientist, and global authority on brain health. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics and the creator of BRAIN CODE, a science-driven program designed to help midlife women reduce their risk of Alzheimer's disease through measurable, preventative strategies.

Trained at the University of Sydney Medical School, Louisa relocated to New York to work alongside leading neurosurgeons, contributing to clinical research in cranioplasty and post-operative neurological outcomes. Her work sits at the intersection of neurophysiology and exercise science, decoding how targeted lifestyle interventions rewire neural resilience and reshape the trajectory of cognitive aging.

Through her research, keynote speaking, and top-ranked neuroscience podcast, Louisa challenges the fatalistic narrative around cognitive decline. Her mission is clear: Alzheimer's is a preventable disease, and women deserve the knowledge, tools, and measurable strategies to reduce their risk long before decline begins.

The Neuro Experience Podcast

WORLD-CLASS GUESTS.
UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS.

Since 2017, The Neuro Experience has brought together the brightest minds in neuroscience, medicine, and human performance. Ranked #1 in Medicine and #12 in Health & Fitness.

DR. MARY CLAIRE
HAVER

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified OB/GYN, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in women's health. Named to the TIME100 Creators list, she is transforming how women understand menopause, hormones, and the female brain.

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DR. MARY CLAIRE HAVER

DR. VONDA
WRIGHT

Dr. Vonda Wright is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, bestselling author, and leading authority on mobility, bone health, and active aging. She is dedicated to helping women understand the deadly truth about bone loss.

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DR. VONDA WRIGHT

DR. KELLY
CASPERSON

Dr. Kelly Casperson is a board-certified urologist specializing in women's health, hormones, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy. She is a leading voice in closing the gap in how the medical system treats women's health.

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DR. KELLY CASPERSON

DR. MIKE
ISRAETEL

Dr. Mike Israetel is a sport physiology professor, competitive bodybuilder, and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. He is one of the most respected evidence-based fitness experts in the world.

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DR. MIKE ISRAETEL

EVY
POUMPOURAS

Evy Poumpouras is a former Secret Service special agent, TV journalist, and bestselling author of Becoming Bulletproof. She specializes in human behavior, communication, and resilience.

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EVY POUMPOURAS

Science-Based Program

BRAIN

CODE

Your Personal Alzheimer's Prevention Program

A science-based program that helps women between 35 and 65 understand their personal Alzheimer's risk and implement evidence-based strategies to dramatically reduce it. Thousands of individuals have already signed up to Brain Code.

1000s

Brain Code Members

500+

Live Workshop Attendees

6

Evidence-Based Modules

Louisa hosts free Brain Code workshops to help her mission of democratizing brain health education — boasting more than 500 people every time she hosts these events.

Keynote Speaking

HIRED BY THE BIGGEST
ORGANIZATIONS GLOBALLY.

Louisa is a sought-after speaker hired by the world's leading organizations to deliver keynotes on brain performance, cognitive optimization, and the neuroscience of peak human potential.

Louisa Nicola presenting brain scan research on stage

Live Keynote

Brain Performance & Alzheimer's Prevention

Louisa Nicola at a military leadership event

Government & Military

Cognitive Optimization for Elite Performance

Speaking Topics

  • Brain Performance & Cognitive Optimization
  • Alzheimer's Prevention in Women
  • The Neuroscience of Leadership
  • Exercise, Sleep & Neural Resilience
  • Midlife Brain Health Strategies

EPISODE

QUOTES

Your brain doesn't care about your goals. It cares about survival. Rewire the survival mechanism and you rewire your life.

— Louisa Nicola

The biggest threat to women's health isn't disease. It's the fact that nobody is having the conversation.

— Dr. Kelly Casperson

If you want to change your body, you have to understand that effort without knowledge is just suffering.

— Dr. Mike Israetel

Communication, self-awareness, and resilience are all skills you can learn to help you perform at the highest level.

— Evy Poumpouras

Peak performance is not about pushing harder. It's about understanding how your brain works and working with it.

— Louisa Nicola

When the female brain runs out of fuel, the consequences are devastating. But it doesn't have to be that way.

— Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Bone loss is a silent killer. By the time most women find out, it's already too late to reverse the damage.

— Dr. Vonda Wright

Your brain doesn't care about your goals. It cares about survival. Rewire the survival mechanism and you rewire your life.

— Louisa Nicola

The biggest threat to women's health isn't disease. It's the fact that nobody is having the conversation.

— Dr. Kelly Casperson

If you want to change your body, you have to understand that effort without knowledge is just suffering.

— Dr. Mike Israetel

Communication, self-awareness, and resilience are all skills you can learn to help you perform at the highest level.

— Evy Poumpouras

Peak performance is not about pushing harder. It's about understanding how your brain works and working with it.

— Louisa Nicola

When the female brain runs out of fuel, the consequences are devastating. But it doesn't have to be that way.

— Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Bone loss is a silent killer. By the time most women find out, it's already too late to reverse the damage.

— Dr. Vonda Wright

LOUISA NICOLA

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