The Art, Science, and Philosophy of Fighting w/ Lucas Rosa

EPISODE 100 — THE ART, SCIENCE, AND PHILOSOPHY OF FIGHTING Guest: Lucas Rosa – Professional MMA Fighter, Watson Fellow, Author What does it take to fight — not just with your body, but with your mind? In this milestone 100th episode of The Neurologic Wellness Institute Podcast, we sit down with professional MMA fighter Lucas Rosa, a rare combination of fighter, scholar, and philosopher. Lucas doesn't just train to win — he trains to understand. He earned the prestigious Thomas J. Watson Fellowship, allowing him to travel the world studying the deeper meaning of combat. His journey led him through: Cambodia to train in the ancient martial art Bokator Thailand to immerse in Muay Thai The Netherlands to study Dutch kickboxing Lucas comes from a family of fighters and carries a multi-generational legacy into every match. But what makes him different is how he integrates neuroscience, philosophy, and peak brain performance into his training. In this episode, we explore: The art, science, and philosophy of fighting How elite fighters train their brain—not just their body What martial arts can teach us about discipline, suffering, uncertainty, and identity Tools Lucas uses to keep his brain sharp and recover quickly His upcoming book blending cryptids, ancient mythology, and martial arts Whether you're an athlete, coach, brain-performance enthusiast, or someone fascinated by the psychology of combat, this episode will challenge how you think about movement, mindset, and meaning. Key Themes: Neuroplasticity and combat sports Brain optimization and recovery Fighter mindset and performance psychology Ancient martial arts and the origins of combat philosophy Connect with us: Follow the Neurologic Wellness Institute for more conversations exploring the brain, movement, healing, and human potential.

In this episode, Dr. David Traster sits down with Dr. Michael Lebowitz, DC and Dr. Noah Lebowitz, DC of Supreme Nutrition Products to uncover what's really driving the chronic disease epidemic — and how herbal medicine + integrative strategies can help turn the tide. 🌿 What We Cover 🔥 Why chronic illness is exploding in America — including autoimmune disorders, metabolic syndrome, chronic fatigue, gut dysbiosis, obesity, neuroinflammation, hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Lyme, mold illness, anxiety, depression, SIBO/SIFO, dysautonomia, food sensitivities, stealth infections, thyroid dysfunction, memory problems, brain fog, and dizziness. 🧩 Root-cause investigation: toxins, diet, lifestyle, microbial imbalance, endocrine dysfunction, and hidden infections. 🌱 Herbal medicine that works: how clean, organic, and wild-crafted herbs — like those from Supreme Nutrition Products — can support true healing when used as part of an integrative protocol. 💡 Top 20 chronic conditions in the U.S. — what they share in common and where herbal and lifestyle medicine may help. 🙌 Real-world results: practical tools for both practitioners and patients, blending neuroplasticity, functional neurology, and natural medicine. 👨‍⚕️ Meet Our Guests Dr. Michael Lebowitz, DC — Founder of Supreme Nutrition Products, expert in applied kinesiology, chronic illness, and herbal-based clinical protocols. Dr. Noah Lebowitz, DC — Continuing his father's mission through education, research, and clinical innovation in natural medicine. 🌿 Supreme Nutrition Products is known for its purity and clinical testing — single-ingredient herbal formulas with no fillers, organic or wild-crafted when possible, designed to support complex chronic illness protocols. 💬 Why This Matters If you or someone you love is facing a chronic health condition — whether it's a concussion, dysautonomia, dizziness, autoimmune disease, gut-brain dysfunction, or metabolic issue — this episode offers a detective's lens on root causes and real solutions. Herbs aren't "magic pills," but when used strategically — with high-quality sourcing, root-cause targeting, and integration with neuroplasticity and lifestyle tools — they can become powerful allies in recovery. 🔗 Connect with Our Guests: 🌿 Supreme Nutrition Products → https://supremenutritionproducts.com 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Michael Lebowitz → https://michaellebowitzdc.com 📱 Dr. Noah Lebowitz → @dr_noahdc 🧠 "Rewiring the brain. Restoring balance. Redefining wellness."

Dr. Wadsworth is a Doctor of Chiropractic as well as a board certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist, currently pursuing certification in Neuroacupuncture. She is focused on helping her patients understand their conditions, teaching ways to help, and treating with the most effective course. Her clinical experience involves a multitude of systemic, neurological, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Dr. DeBeer is a board certified Chiropractic Neurologist who specializes in Functional Neurology and Sports Performance. His primary focus involves the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and how the brain moves the body. He enjoys treating patients with orthopedic complaints of the neck, spine, low back, hips, and ankles in a more traditional chiropractic manner as well.

Quantum Neurology is an educational company, where we teach doctors how to evaluate, test, and rehabilitate every major nerve in the body. Developed over the course of 10 years by Dr. George Gonzalez, D.C., Quantum Neurology was originally created for restoring his own wife's health after a spinal cord injury. Dr. Gonzalez trains licensed health professionals to strengthen the nervous system using his patented, step by step training program. Throughout the training, doctors will learn how to activate the body's natural actions, reactions, and reflexes to restore function to motor, cranial, sensory, and visceral nerves using light therapy and nerve specific exercises

Amanda Burrill is a Navy veteran who served as a rescue swimmer and combat systems officer on two tours aboard the USS Dubuque. Amanda shares her story here on how difficult it can be to obtain an accurate diagnosis and treatment of head injury. 

Dr. Lebowitz has practiced the art and science of applied kinesiology for 35+ years and has taught for 28+ years. During that time, Dr. Lebowitz has developed many techniques which are presently used by well over a thousand physicians in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. His research and innovation have brought much in the way of testing techniques and academics to alternative medicine in the fields of dysbiosis, food sensitivities, toxic metals, chemical and electromagnetic field sensitivity, biofilms, mycotoxins, and hypercoagulation, as well as neurological desensitization techniques. He has also helped develop nutritional products that are used worldwide to treat these issues. Dr. Lebowitz is a prolific writer, authoring 4 books, over 60 articles, and a free monthly newsletter for over 25+ years (you can subscribe to it via this website as well as read back issues). Dr. Lebowitz attracts patients from around the globe. He has treated many professional athletes (MLB, NHL, NFL, cyclists, runners, boxers, ballet, etc.) as well as many physicians and thousands of others. When treating and correcting dysbiosis (fungus, parasites, bacteria, virus, etc.), food sensitivities, toxic metals and chemicals, nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, structural imbalances and more, he has found that a majority of chronic and acute symptoms often resolve and the patient is restored to a better state of health. His seminars are available as online and on DVD and he also teaches personal seminars at his office as well as larger ones in other cities. DVD's are available through this site, as is information on some of the products, test kits, etc. that he has found to be extremely effective.

The LoveYourBrain Foundation is a non-profit organization that improves the quality of life of people affected by traumatic brain injury and raises awareness about the importance of brain health.

Evidence is a former University of Miami football player and a former patient of NWI. He is passionate about the care he received at NWI and how he was able to improve on and off the field.