EXPERT STACK Out of Fight‑or‑Flight: Brain Retraining, Brain Waves, and Jitter‑Free Coffee

EXPERT STACK Out of Fight‑or‑Flight: Brain Retraining, Brain Waves, and Jitter‑Free Coffee

Author: Tara Garrison May 22, 2026 Duration: 53:21

In this episode, Dr. Patrick Porter, Ashok Gupta, and Jack Savage explore with Tara how brain retraining, better sleep, targeted tech like BrainTap, and gentler stimulants with ingredients such as L‑theanine and medicinal mushrooms can calm an overstimulated nervous system and improve focus.

Dr. Patrick K. Porter, PhD, is an award-winning author/speaker and the founder of BrainTap®, the leader in technology-enhanced meditation. Dr. Porter pioneered the use of brainwave entrainment to improve clarity, sleep & energy, and remains at the forefront of scientific research. He founded BrainTap with the goal of making this technology accessible to everyone. BrainTap offers over 1800 original audio sessions in 12 languages and serves a worldwide user base with its mobile app and headset. 

Ashok Gupta is the mind behind The Gupta Program and a leading expert in the field of neuroimmune conditioned syndromes (NICS). Ashok is an internationally renowned Speaker, Filmmaker & Health Practitioner who has dedicated his life to supporting people through chronic illness, and achieving their potential.

As someone who's always had trouble focusing, Jack Savage was prescribed stimulants at the age of 5 until high blood pressure gave cause for serious concern. He quit cold turkey and started drinking lots of coffee. After 1-2 hours of ineffective energy, he'd crash or if he drank too much, he'd feel jittery and anxious. That's when he started researching biohacking, nutrition and functional mushrooms. Jack found that basically all mushrooms are magical, especially when combined with nootropics. This led him to the ingredients in Everyday Dose, which have allowed him to regain control of his life for the first time.

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CHAPTERS:

00:03 – Intro: survival mode and calmer brain

00:23 – Expert stack: Porter, Gupta, Jack from Everyday Dose

04:19 – Sponsor: Peluva barefoot shoes ad

07:12 – Aging and memory, elders and wisdom

08:26 – Pills vs lifestyle: energy, sleep, movement

08:52 – Dementia‑spectrum women's BrainTap study

10:54 – Diagnosis impact and 3×/day BrainTap protocol

11:58 – Morning SMR, coffee dependence, balance/vestibular

13:26 – Afternoon reboot, HRV, memory and focus

15:27 – Night delta session and flipped cortisol

15:46 – 39% neuroplastic change and "senior moments"

18:19 – Off the dementia spectrum and better balance

18:52 – Seminole College golf team and alpha waves

21:20 – BrainTap app vs headset, light and sound

24:00 – Brazil app‑only study vs opioids for pain

37:20 – Psilocybin‑like gamma patterns with BrainTap

44:59 – Everyday Dose coffee extract and low acidity

45:13 – Lion's mane, chaga, fruiting bodies vs mycelium

49:35 – L‑theanine in Everyday Dose and ADHD focus

 

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Tara Garrison hosts Inside Out Health, a conversation that starts from the premise that lasting well-being isn't found in a quick fix, but through a more nuanced exploration of our own biology and mindset. This podcast moves beyond surface-level advice, weaving together perspectives from biohacking, intelligent nutrition, purposeful training, and genuine self-development. Each episode is a deep dive with specialists and practitioners, all aimed at untangling the complex connections between physical resilience and mental clarity. You'll hear practical, often unconventional strategies for tuning into your body's signals and building sustainable habits. The dialogue is grounded in the idea that the capacity for a healthier, more vibrant life is an internal discovery process. For anyone curious about moving past generic health trends to understand the personalized mechanics of their own potential, this series offers a thoughtful and investigative space. Tune in to Inside Out Health for a nuanced journey toward what the next level of human health can actually feel like, from the inside out.
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