Today’s featured guest is Lisa Mosconi, Ph.D., a neuroscientist, certified integrative nutritionist, and holistic healthcare practitioner.

“Your brain cells stay with you for life. If you damage them, you don't have a second choice," she says. In this episode, Lisa and Jason discuss how women at every stage of life can protect their brains, plus:

00:00 How menopause affects women’s brains
02:15 How to strengthen your brain in your 30s and 40s
05:33 Which tests to ask for at the doctor
08:56 How to find a menopause specialist
14:48 The markers of Alzheimer’s everyone should be aware of
18:07 What we’re getting wrong about the Alzheimer’s gene
21:04 Red flags in a doctor you shouldn’t ignore
24:10 How to know if you’ll benefit from hormone replacement therapy
26:15 The best type of exercise for menopause symptoms
28:30 The healthiest way to drink coffee as you age
32:15 At what age is it OK to start drinking coffee?
35:42 How to set your brain up for success before menopause
41:07 Lisa’s POV on intermittent fasting
43:12 Cutting-edge research on menopause & the brain
47:48 The research study Lisa is most proud of
52:32 Advice for women struggling with sleep
56:37 The role of mindset in menopause symptoms

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