Why Your Memory Works the Way It Does

Why Your Memory Works the Way It Does

Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. Welcome back to the Mile 40 Podcast! On Episode 191, the spotlight shines on optimizing brain health and redefining the “highlight reel” of memory with guest Eric Collett, founder and CEO of A Mind For All Seasons. The conversation traverses Eric’s journey from an idyllic childhood in Boise, Idaho, rooted in entrepreneurship, resilience, and family values, to becoming one of the nation’s leading educators and consultants in brain health, Alzheimer’s care, and dementia prevention. Listeners are invited into an engaging dialogue exploring the science of memory, the interplay between trauma and recollection, and how both art and science play essential roles in not only brain health, but everyday living. A key theme centers around the transformative power of lifelong learning and agency, shaped by Eric's experiences growing up as the eldest of five boys in a household where his mother balanced grit and compassion, and his father modeled the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. The episode dives deep into the impact of neurodegenerative diseases, the roots of Eric Collett’s passion for brain health, and why he founded A Mind For All Seasons to help individuals, executives, athletes, and care professionals achieve cognitive longevity. Listeners will take away powerful perspectives on how our memories are formed and protected, why embracing discomfort leads to lasting growth, and the practical steps anyone can take to optimize their mental performance and well-being whether in the field, the boardroom, or at home. Eric Collett is a nationally recognized speaker, licensed residential care administrator, consultant, and educator. He leads and teaches on innovative brain health interventions, dementia care techniques, and leadership for clients ranging from private individuals to professional athletes. As a lifelong advocate for learning, Eric inspires listeners to approach brain health with both curiosity and intention, reminding us all that the comeback is always greater than the setback. Eric Collett is the Founder & CEO of A Mind For All Seasons, an innovative company that provides powerful tools to help long-term care professionals improve the cognitive, mental, and physical health of the people they serve. AMFAS also serves executives, professional athletes, and other private clients who want to optimize their brain health. He is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant and brain health expert, a licensed residential care administrator, a teacher at the College of Western Idaho, and has also taught at Boise State University. Eric passionately believes that lifelong learning is a key to finding powerful new solutions to significant challenges and has been working to change lives through innovative brain health interventions, dementia care techniques, program development, and leadership strategies since 2000. More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

The Mouth-Body Connection Nobody Talks About

Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. Welcome back to the Mile 40 Podcast! On Episode 190, the conversation focused on breaking new ground in oral health with guest Julian Levine, co-founder of Twice and Smile House in Tribeca. The discussion explored Julian’s journey from a family steeped in dental care and entrepreneurship to pioneering a patient-centered, hospitality-driven approach to dentistry. Several points were raised, including the historical separation of dentistry and medicine, the transformative power of a healthy smile, and the emerging science linking oral care to whole body longevity. Listeners will hear about the origins of the Glow Good Foundation’s dental missions, the values and teamwork behind building mission-driven businesses, and how pushing comfort zones shapes both athletic and professional success. A key theme that emerged was the vital role of community, innovation, and pushing boundaries—not only in personal growth, but in reimagining what dental care can be for the future. Julian Levine is a builder, investor, and operator driven by a deep curiosity around health, performance, and human potential. He is the co-founder of TWICE, an oral wellness company rethinking everyday routines through better ingredients and design, and Smile House, a first-of-its-kind Dental Longevity™ center in Tribeca focused on the connection between oral health and whole-body wellbeing. He began his career in investment banking, advising on mergers and acquisitions in San Francisco and New York, before joining Stripes, a growth equity firm where he invested in technology and consumer businesses. Over the past decade, he has shifted from investing in companies to building them—drawn to the challenge of creating something from nothing and pushing categories forward. A Cornell University graduate and former varsity lacrosse player—reaching the Final Four three times—Julian carries an athlete’s mindset into his work and life: disciplined, competitive, and always evolving. Whether skiing, cycling along the West Side Highway, or stepping into new arenas, he’s motivated by growth and the belief that the best outcomes come from consistently pushing past your comfort zone. At home in New York, he’s a husband, a son, a brother—and a proud owner of a 12-pound Tibetan Spaniel, Bacchus.  More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

Why Your Body Won't Let You Sleep (And How to Fix It)

Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. Welcome back to the Mile 40 Podcast! On episode 189, we sit down with Monica Le Baron, a sleep expert, yoga therapist, and bestselling author of "Sleep Simplified." Raised in northern Mexico as the second of ten siblings, Monica shares her remarkable journey from a sports-focused childhood to living and working in China, where a battle with insomnia and burnout inspired her to dive into the world of sleep coaching and yoga therapy. Together, they explore the emotional and biological roots of sleep challenges, the power of breath and nervous system regulation, and what it truly takes to reclaim your wellbeing. Whether you’re struggling with sleep or on a quest for greater self-awareness, this episode offers tools, insights, and a reminder that transformation often begins outside your comfort zone. Monica Le Baron, MBA, is a bilingual (ENG/ESP) sleep expert, yoga therapist, wellness speaker, and bestselling author of Sleep Simplified who helps ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, and high achievers improve sleep, reduce stress, recover from burnout, and create sustainable success without sacrificing their health. After experiencing corporate burnout, severe insomnia, chronic stress, anxiety, and chronic pain herself, Monica transformed her personal healing journey into the foundation of her signature Sleep Simplified framework — a practical, holistic approach designed to help people restore energy, regulate the nervous system, improve mental resilience, and optimize performance in high-pressure lifestyles. Today, Monica has helped thousands of clients worldwide overcome sleep challenges, prevent burnout, and reconnect with balance through sleep coaching, yoga therapy, mindfulness, stress management, and nervous system-focused wellness practices. Her work bridges science-backed strategies with compassionate, real-world tools that support long-term well-being, productivity, and recovery. Her expertise has been featured by the International Association of Yoga Therapists, HealthyWomen, Telemundo 48, Spirituality & Health, and the Insight Timer app. More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

The mindset that carried her through one more lap

Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. Welcome to Episode 188 of the Mile 40 Podcast. This week, we sit down with Kat Humbrebueno, a first generation Filipina Canadian, chiropractor, and founder of Vancouver's Evolve Run Club. Kat specializes in sports injury and performance therapy, and she is an avid ultra runner who recently took on the grueling "Go One More Ultra," a backyard ultra event that tests the limits of endurance. In this episode, Kat shares the journey that brought her to the start line of her first backyard ultra, recounting her evolution from active youth and collegiate challenges to building community through running. She speaks candidly about injury, resilience, and the mental strength required both in sport and in life. Whether you're an athlete, a runner, or someone looking for inspiration to rise above setbacks, this conversation dives deep into the mindset, preparation, and perseverance it takes to break barriers and discover what you're truly capable of. Katrina Hombrebueno is a first-generation Filipino-Canadian living in Vancouver, BC. She works as a chiropractor and musculoskeletal clinician, specializing in sports injury and performance therapy. Outside the clinic, she is the founder of Evolve Run Club, a Vancouver-based running community focused on creating welcoming spaces for people to connect through movement. An avid ultrarunner, Katrina is passionate about inspiring others to step outside their comfort zones and discover that they are capable of doing hard things. More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros

What endurance sports teach you about life

Episode Promotional Offer: Mile 40 Listeners receive 40% off a first coaching session with Bishoy. Send an email to bishoy@bishoytadros.com and use the subject "My Comeback Story" to claim the offer. On episode 187 of the Mile 40 Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Axman, a name synonymous with New York City’s fitness scene. From his early days as a self-proclaimed theater and band geek to becoming an influential group fitness coach and Ironman athlete, Kyle shares a candid look at his unconventional journey. The conversation explores his evolution from aspiring actor to recognized fitness leader, the pivotal role his father played in shaping his approach to training and perseverance, and the lessons learned through career pivots, personal setbacks, and fatherhood. Together, they dig into the realities of building resilience, the behind-the-scenes mental toughness required to not just survive, but thrive in fast-paced, high-visibility industries, and the enduring importance of community — both inside and outside the gym. With stories that highlight the highs, lows, and everything in between, this episode delivers a heartfelt reminder that the comeback will always outshine the setback. Kyle Axman is the Sales Account Manager for Hospitality and Residential at Technogym, overseeing partnerships across New York City’s outer boroughs and Long Island. With over a decade in the fitness and wellness space, Kyle has built a career that bridges performance, people, and purpose. He began his career as a founding trainer and talent manager with boutique fitness pioneers like Flywheel, Rumble, and Swerve, and today continues to coach as a Master Trainer at Lifetime and personal trainer on the side. Beyond the podium, Kyle has led sales and partnership strategy for wellness innovators including Therabody, Restore Hyper Wellness, and Continuum Club, helping shape the future of longevity and high-performance. A 6x Ironman 70.3 competitor and sub-3 marathoner, Kyle lives and breathes the active lifestyle he promotes—but his proudest role is being dad to his 8-month-old son, Rory, a future triathlete in the making. For Kyle, wellness starts at home—and family always comes first. More on Mile 40: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https:mile40podcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: @mile40podcast @bishoy_tadros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BishoyTadros