#132 The Coffee Expert: This Is Why Your Coffee Is Making You Anxious

#132 The Coffee Expert: This Is Why Your Coffee Is Making You Anxious

Author: Mike Maher March 31, 2026 Duration: 57:43

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Is your morning coffee quietly destroying your health or is it actually a superfood? Today's guest is Alex from Exhale Coffee, a coffee and caffeine expert who is here to set the record straight. We cover everything from polyphenols and brain health, to the shocking truth about decaf, why instant coffee might be the worst thing in your kitchen, and the exact brewing method that gets you the most out of every cup. This one will completely change how you think about your daily brew.

Learn more about Exhale Coffee here: https://exhalecoffee.com/

Chapters:
0:00 Is coffee actually a superfood? Meet Alex from Exhale Coffee
0:58 The parasympathetic side of coffee why it's not all fight or flight
2:26 Coffee is not bad for us. We're bad for coffee.
3:01 Polyphenols what they are, why they matter & the 31x brand difference
5:14 The health benefits of polyphenols Alzheimer's, heart disease & more
6:45 The dark truth about decaf — paint stripper, chemicals & what to look for
10:59 Instant coffee ultra processed, mycotoxins & why it's the worst offender
13:44 When to have your first coffee & the Andrew Huberman debate debunked
17:27 Electrolytes, morning routines & stop wasting money on fancy sachets
19:32 The best brewing method for maximum health benefits (backed by lab tests)
24:12 Caffeine half life, sleep, performance dosing & when to stop for the day
33:35 Should you cycle off caffeine? Cognitive benefits & brain health deep dive
47:13 The mindful coffee ritual & why slowing down changes everything
54:54 Mushroom coffee, AG1 & why good quality coffee beats all the supplements


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