Dr. Jemma King: Human Behavior Specialist & Author | Moscow Nightclubs to Training Special Forces

In this episode of Give It A Nudge, host Steve Grace sits down with human behaviour scientist, performance expert, and author Dr. Jemma King to explore what it truly takes to thrive under extreme pressure and adapt in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. King breaks down her remarkable journey of leaning into discomfort and backing herself, taking her from managing a mafia-frequented nightclub in 1990s Moscow during perestroika to conducting research and teaching emotional regulation to Australia's elite Special Forces.

Together, Steve and Dr. King unpack the science of stress and explain how reframing anxiety as excitement can turn cortisol into fuel for peak performance. They dive into the mechanics of brain health and recovery, revealing how deep sleep physically sweeps out toxic proteins and why short-sleeper genes exist.

Finally, they cover actionable biohacks like strategic napping, humming, and sauna protocols, while discussing why emotional intelligence and human connection will be the ultimate differentiators for future leaders in the age of AI.