Posts by Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist

Dr. Jonathan Pierce integrates clinical psychology with neuroscience to connect mood, motivation, and hormones. He helps men manage stress, low drive, and anxiety, then builds durable habits for focus, resilience, and performance at work and at home.

Can somatic exercises for weight loss actually help men get lean?

Can somatic exercises for weight loss actually help men get lean?

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Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 27, 2025 · 9 min read

Most men attack fat loss with high intensity cardio and calorie deficits, but chronic stress may be holding your metabolism hostage. Here is the science on how slowing down could be the missing link for your physique. “If your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight mode, your body holds onto visceral fat as a survival ...

How much deep sleep do you need for recovery and hormone optimization?

How much deep sleep do you need for recovery and hormone optimization?

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Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 21, 2025 · 9 min read

You track your total hours in bed, but if you are missing the critical slow-wave phase, your testosterone, memory, and heart health will suffer. Here is the clinical breakdown of how much deep sleep you actually need. “Many men obsess over getting eight hours of clock time, but sleep architecture is what dictates your physical ...

Glycine for sleep and performance: The amino acid you might be missing

Glycine for sleep and performance: The amino acid you might be missing

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Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 09, 2025 · 10 min read

It is not just for building muscle. This simple amino acid cools the body, calms the mind, and might be the missing link in your deep sleep architecture. “We often look for complex pharmaceutical solutions for sleep, but sometimes the answer is basic biology. Glycine helps the body lower its core temperature—a non-negotiable physiological trigger ...

Why do i get so hot when i sleep: The science of night sweats and overheating

Why do i get so hot when i sleep: The science of night sweats and overheating

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Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 05, 2025 · 14 min read

If you keep Googling “why do i get so hot when i sleep” even though your bedroom feels cool, you are not imagining it. Your brain, hormones, muscles, and bedroom setup all play a role — and most of them are fixable. “When men ask me ‘why do i get hot when i sleep?’ I ...

The science of food noise and how to turn down the volume

The science of food noise and how to turn down the volume

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Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 03, 2025 · 16 min read

If your brain never shuts up about food, it is not a character flaw. It is a brain–body signal problem that you can dial down with the right mix of habits, hormones and, when needed, medication. “When a man tells me he wakes up thinking about food and goes to bed planning his next snack, ...

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