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Thrive State Podcast

Thrive State Podcast

By: Dr. Kien Vuu
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The Kien Vuu MD Podcast is a fun and raw conversation with leaders in entertainment, business, sports, science, health, and literature - to explore the mindsets and habits of the world's highest achievers to learn their secrets to health, wealth, and success. The show will take a 360 view on success to not only reveal secrets to physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual wealth but explore the roles of human resilience, meaningful relationships, parenting, contribution and play. When the Dalai Lama was asked what surprised him most about humanity, he said: "Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health." In an era where more and more Americans suffer from chronic disease, this podcast reveals that success is possible without sacrificing health, and empowers to viewer to remember that THEY ARE THEIR BEST MEDICINE. Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • 258. 1-Day Brain Reset for Depression, Anxiety & Burnout with Dr. Georgine Nanos and Dr. Judson Brandeis
    Mar 23 2026

    Dr. Georgine Nanos is a board-certified family physician based in Encinitas, California, and the North American Medical Director for Exo Mind — the world's most advanced TMS device. She has been practicing medicine for 24 years and pioneered the world's first single-day TMS protocol, publishing the landmark study in 2024. Her clinic, Kind Minds TMS, offers the full spectrum of TMS treatments from performance optimization to treatment-resistant depression.

    - Website: kindmindstms.com

    - Instagram: @drgeorginenanos

    Dr. Judson Brandeis is a board-certified urologist, men's health specialist, and author of *The 21st Century Man*. Based in Northern California, he has integrated the Exo Mind TMS system into his practice and recently launched Global Men's Wellness — an AI-powered Men's Health large language model trained on curated medical literature.

    - Website: brandeismd.com

    - AI Platform: globalmenswellness.com



    Key Takeaways:

    • TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) uses safe magnetic pulses — no electricity — to stimulate the dorsal lateral prefrontal cortex, the brain's emotional control center.
    • The traditional 40-day TMS protocol has been condensed into a single day with equal or better outcomes.
    • Dr. Nanos' published trial showed a 90% response rate and 72% remission rate — more than double the remission rate of antidepressants.
    • TMS is not just for depression. It treats anxiety, PTSD, burnout, brain fog, insomnia, perimenopausal symptoms, and performance optimization.
    • The one-day protocol costs approximately $10,000–$12,000 and is not covered by insurance (cash pay only for accelerated protocols).
    • TMS creates a "window of neuroplasticity" — the brain is most receptive to new patterns immediately after treatment.
    • Dr. Brandeis' personal experience: woke up 15–20% happier, more creative, with greater mental clarity — sustained for months.
    • Dr. Nanos' Best Medicine: sleep and exercise.


    Resources Mentioned:

    - Kind Minds TMS: kindmindstms.com

    - Exo Mind TMS Device: exomind.com

    - Brandeis MD: brandeismd.com

    - Global Men's Wellness AI: globalmenswellness.com

    - Book: *The Happiness Project* — Gretchen Rubi

    - Book: *The 21st Century Man* — Dr. Judson Brandeis

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    46 mins
  • 257. The Hidden Psychology Behind Burnout and Resilience with Alli Covington
    Mar 16 2026

    In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Alli Covington shares how she blends fitness, psychology, and technology to help individuals and organizations truly thrive. She unpacks why most corporate wellness programs miss the mark, how identity and mindset drive lasting behavior change, and why daily gratitude and simple mantras can literally rewire your brain. Alli also reveals her ambitious vision for global workplace health, the story behind her career pivot, and how her role as a mom fuels her mission.

    Key Highlights:

    • Why "training the head" makes training the body easier
    • The hidden flaws in typical corporate wellness programs
    • How Alli uses an app, community, and fractional Chief Health Officer model
    • The power of identity, mindset, and gratitude in transforming health
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    35 mins
  • 256. The Small Habit That Changes Everything with Light Watkins
    Mar 9 2026

    Why do most people quit their resolutions by February?

    Because they sprint.

    In this episode of the Thrive State Podcast, I sit down with Light Watkins, author of The Year You Transform, to explore the tortoise approach to lasting transformation.

    Light shares a practical framework for change that actually sticks:

    • Why 7-day experiments outperform long-term resolutions
    • How infant steps beat heroic leaps
    • Gratitude as a biological anchor
    • The power of forgiveness sequencing
    • Why awareness is more powerful than willpower
    • The difference between being anti-something and pro-awareness

    Most people plan for their perfect day. Light teaches you how to optimize for your average busy day.

    That small shift changes everything.

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    44 mins
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