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# Dr. Lisa Mosconi on Menopause and Brain Health Dr. Lisa Mosconi is the associate professor of neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of Women's Brain Initiative and Alzheimer's Prevention Program. She is also the author of the books, 'The XX Brain', 'Brain Food', and 'The Menopause Brain'. ## Table of Contents - [00:00](#0000) Intro - [02:14](#0214) Why People Should Listen To This Conversation - [04:10](#0410) What People Need To Know About Menopause And The Impact On The Brain - [06:21](#0621) Who Is Lisa Mosconi? - [08:08](#0808) Why Hasn't There Been Research And Investment Into Menopause? - [14:28](#1428) What Is Menopause And Signs - [15:54](#1554) Menopause Stages Start Before You Think! - [19:07](#1907) What's The Youngest Person With Menopause - [22:35](#2235) Perimenopause Transition - [29:54](#2954) Menopause Brain Scans - [33:09](#3309) Some Women Have More Shocking Brain Scans Than Others - [34:28](#3428) Behavioural Changes From Menopause - [38:05](#3805) How Many Women Experience Brain Fog? - [39:53](#3953) Menopause Rewires The Brain - [41:11](#4111) Symptoms As A Result Of Brain Change - [43:57](#4357) Isn't The Cure Simple? - [51:50](#5150) What Age Should We Think About Treating/Preventing Symptoms - [52:50](#5250) Going Deeper Into The Stages Of Menopause - [58:34](#5834) Link Between Suicides And Menopause In Women - [01:02:55](#010255) Brain Fog Over Time With Menopause - [01:07:28](#010728) The Benefits Of Exercise - [01:11:04](#011104) Link Between Exercise And Alzheimer's - [01:14:11](#011411) Caffeine, Sleep And Menopause - [01:18:08](#011808) Is Alcohol Bad For Menopause? - [01:20:52](#012052) What Toxins Should We Be Aware Of? - [01:22:40](#012240) Specific Foods That Help Stave Off The Menopause - [01:25:42](#012542) Are Supplements Needed In Our Diet? - [01:30:06](#013006) What Is The Evolutionary Reason For Menopause? - [01:37:14](#013714) Does Menopause Make You Sad? - [01:40:11](#014011) Surgical Menopause - [01:45:17](#014517) Isn't It Just Ageing? - [01:53:07](#015307) When Will I Go Through Menopause? - [01:56:48](#015648) Last Guest Question ## Resources - Contact Lisa's team to discuss enrolling in her studies: [Women's Brain Initiative](https://neurology.weill.cornell.edu/research/womens-brain-initiative) - Access results from Lisa's research on brain changes during menopause: [Research Results](http://drlisamosconi.tiiny.co/) - View a time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain: [Brain Shrinking Video](http://brain-shrinking-video.tiiny.co/) - Purchase Lisa's most recent book, 'The Menopause Brain: The New Science Empowering Women to Navigate Midlife with Knowledge and Confidence': [Amazon Link](https://amzn.to/3RlCkXe) ## Follow Lisa - [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3XeTpWM) - [Instagram](https://bit.ly/4ek0Ulh) ## Follow the Host - [Beacons.ai](https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo) ## Sponsors - PerfectTed - [Website](https://www.perfectted.com) - Use code DIARY10 at checkout for 10% off

# Dr. Lisa Mosconi on Menopause and Brain Health Dr. Lisa Mosconi is the associate professor of neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of Women's Brain Initiative and Alzheimer's Prevention Program. She is the author of 'The XX Brain', 'Brain Food', and 'The Menopause Brain'. ## Key Points: - Engage in regular physical activity to support brain health, manage menopause symptoms, and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. - Routine should include cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility work. ## Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Why People Should Listen To This Conversation 04:10 - What People Need To Know About Menopause And The Impact On The Brain 06:21 - Who Is Lisa Mosconi? 08:08 - Why Hasn't There Been Research And Investment Into Menopause? 14:28 - What Is Menopause And Signs 15:54 - Menopause Stages Start Before You Think! 19:07 - What's The Youngest Person With Menopause 22:35 - Perimenopause Transition 29:54 - Menopause Brain Scans 33:09 - Some Women Have More Shocking Brain Scans Than Others 34:28 - Behavioural Changes From Menopause 38:05 - How Many Women Experience Brain Fog? 39:53 - Menopause Rewires The Brain 41:11 - Symptoms As A Result Of Brain Change 43:57 - Isn't The Cure Simple? 51:50 - What Age Should We Think About Treating/Preventing Symptoms 52:50 - Going Deeper Into The Stages Of Menopause 58:34 - Link Between Suicides And Menopause In Women 01:02:55 - Brain Fog Over Time With Menopause 01:07:28 - The Benefits Of Exercise 01:11:04 - Link Between Exercise And Alzheimer's 01:14:11 - Caffeine, Sleep And Menopause 01:18:08 - Is Alcohol Bad For Menopause? 01:20:52 - What Toxins Should We Be Aware Of? 01:22:40 - Specific Foods That Help Stave Off The Menopause 01:25:42 - Are Supplements Needed In Our Diet? 01:30:06 - What Is The Evolutionary Reason For Menopause? 01:37:14 - Does Menopause Make You Sad? 01:40:11 - Surgical Menopause 01:45:17 - Isn't It Just Ageing? 01:53:07 - When Will I Go Through Menopause? 01:56:48 - Last Guest Question ## Resources: - [Enroll in Lisa's studies](https://neurology.weill.cornell.edu/research/womens-brain-initiative) - [Lisa's research on brain changes during menopause](http://drlisamosconi.tiiny.co/) - [Time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain](http://brain-shrinking-video.tiiny.co/) - [Purchase Lisa's book 'The Menopause Brain'](https://amzn.to/3RlCkXe) ## Follow Lisa: - [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3XeTpWM) - [Instagram](https://bit.ly/4ek0Ulh) ## Follow the host: - [Beacons](https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo) ## Sponsor: PerfectTed - Use code DIARY10 at [checkout](https://www.perfectted.com) for 10% off

#Mel Robbins on Taking Action Before Motivation Practice Mel's 'behavior-first' approach to create positive change in your life by taking action first, before worrying about motivation or mindset. If you enjoyed this video, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Mel, which you can find here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kOtvoX88J0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kOtvoX88J0) ## Video Timestamps - 00:00 Intro - 03:14 Why you can take your life in a new direction whenever you want - 06:44 How to ACTUALLY act on what you know you should do - 14:20 The 'what if' moment that will change your life - 18:52 It breaks my heart how stuck people feel - 20:49 Why you need to WANT change to actually change - 25:41 Why motivation is garbage - 31:41 Why people don't change even when they say they want to - 34:24 How do we know what we really want? - 39:57 The fastest way to take control of your life - 45:18 What not caring what others think REALLY does for you - 49:20 "Stay in your peace, stay in your power" - 51:00 The best advice I ever received - 55:35 Your partner Chris - 57:14 Setting goals that align with you - 01:02:19 Why you need to stop letting people's reactions affect you - 01:05:47 Ads - 01:07:12 Your ADHD diagnosis - 01:15:29 Finally understanding myself - 01:17:34 The link between trauma and ADHD - 01:19:56 Menopause, it's all so confusing - 01:25:49 Menopause struggles - 01:27:46 What's your goal? - 01:30:19 The last guest's question You can listen to 'The Mel Robbins Podcast', here: [https://apple.co/3R5qJLg](https://apple.co/3R5qJLg) ## Follow Mel - Instagram: [https://bit.ly/47WT0ub](https://bit.ly/47WT0ub) - Twitter: [https://bit.ly/482JWUO](https://bit.ly/482JWUO) - YouTube: [https://bit.ly/4a784XW](https://bit.ly/4a784XW) Join the waitlist for The Conversation Cards: [http://theconversationcards.com/](http://theconversationcards.com/) ## Listen on - Apple Podcast: [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644) - Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX](https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX) Join this channel to get access to perks: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq-a57w-aPwyi3pW7XLiHw/join](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq-a57w-aPwyi3pW7XLiHw/join) ## Follow Steven Bartlett - Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/steven/](https://www.instagram.com/steven/) - Twitter: [https://x.com/StevenBartlett?s=20](https://x.com/StevenBartlett?s=20) - Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bartlett-56986834/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bartlett-56986834/) ## Sponsors - Uber One: [https://www.uber.com/gb/en/u/uber-one/](https://www.uber.com/gb/en/u/uber-one/) - Huel: [https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb](https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb) - Conversation Cards: [https://thediary.com/products/the-cards](https://thediary.com/products/the-cards)

# Dr. Lisa Mosconi on Menopause and Brain Health Dr. Lisa Mosconi is the associate professor of neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of Women's Brain Initiative and Alzheimer's Prevention Program. She is also the author of the books, 'The XX Brain', 'Brain Food', and 'The Menopause Brain'. ## Table of Contents - [00:00](#0000) Intro - [02:14](#0214) Why People Should Listen To This Conversation - [04:10](#0410) What People Need To Know About Menopause And The Impact On The Brain - [06:21](#0621) Who Is Lisa Mosconi? - [08:08](#0808) Why Hasn't There Been Research And Investment Into Menopause? - [14:28](#1428) What Is Menopause And Signs - [15:54](#1554) Menopause Stages Start Before You Think! - [19:07](#1907) What's The Youngest Person With Menopause - [22:35](#2235) Perimenopause Transition - [29:54](#2954) Menopause Brain Scans - [33:09](#3309) Some Women Have More Shocking Brain Scans Than Others - [34:28](#3428) Behavioural Changes From Menopause - [38:05](#3805) How Many Women Experience Brain Fog? - [39:53](#3953) Menopause Rewires The Brain - [41:11](#4111) Symptoms As A Result Of Brain Change - [43:57](#4357) Isn't The Cure Simple? - [51:50](#5150) What Age Should We Think About Treating/Preventing Symptoms - [52:50](#5250) Going Deeper Into The Stages Of Menopause - [58:34](#5834) Link Between Suicides And Menopause In Women - [01:02:55](#010255) Brain Fog Over Time With Menopause - [01:07:28](#010728) The Benefits Of Exercise - [01:11:04](#011104) Link Between Exercise And Alzheimer's - [01:14:11](#011411) Caffeine, Sleep And Menopause - [01:18:08](#011808) Is Alcohol Bad For Menopause? - [01:20:52](#012052) What Toxins Should We Be Aware Of? - [01:22:40](#012240) Specific Foods That Help Stave Off The Menopause - [01:25:42](#012542) Are Supplements Needed In Our Diet? - [01:30:06](#013006) What Is The Evolutionary Reason For Menopause? - [01:37:14](#013714) Does Menopause Make You Sad? - [01:40:11](#014011) Surgical Menopause - [01:45:17](#014517) Isn't It Just Ageing? - [01:53:07](#015307) When Will I Go Through Menopause? - [01:56:48](#015648) Last Guest Question ## Resources - Contact Lisa's team to discuss enrolling in her studies: [Women's Brain Initiative](https://neurology.weill.cornell.edu/research/womens-brain-initiative) - Access results from Lisa's research on brain changes during menopause: [Research Results](http://drlisamosconi.tiiny.co/) - View a time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain: [Brain Shrinking Video](http://brain-shrinking-video.tiiny.co/) - Purchase Lisa's most recent book, 'The Menopause Brain: The New Science Empowering Women to Navigate Midlife with Knowledge and Confidence': [Amazon Link](https://amzn.to/3RlCkXe) ## Follow Lisa - [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3XeTpWM) - [Instagram](https://bit.ly/4ek0Ulh) ## Follow the Host - [Beacons.ai](https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo) ## Sponsors - PerfectTed - [Website](https://www.perfectted.com) - Use code DIARY10 at checkout for 10% off

# Dr. Lisa Mosconi on Menopause and Brain Health Dr. Lisa Mosconi is the associate professor of neurology and radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of Women's Brain Initiative and Alzheimer's Prevention Program. She is the author of 'The XX Brain', 'Brain Food', and 'The Menopause Brain'. ## Key Points: - Engage in regular physical activity to support brain health, manage menopause symptoms, and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. - Routine should include cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and flexibility work. ## Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:14 - Why People Should Listen To This Conversation 04:10 - What People Need To Know About Menopause And The Impact On The Brain 06:21 - Who Is Lisa Mosconi? 08:08 - Why Hasn't There Been Research And Investment Into Menopause? 14:28 - What Is Menopause And Signs 15:54 - Menopause Stages Start Before You Think! 19:07 - What's The Youngest Person With Menopause 22:35 - Perimenopause Transition 29:54 - Menopause Brain Scans 33:09 - Some Women Have More Shocking Brain Scans Than Others 34:28 - Behavioural Changes From Menopause 38:05 - How Many Women Experience Brain Fog? 39:53 - Menopause Rewires The Brain 41:11 - Symptoms As A Result Of Brain Change 43:57 - Isn't The Cure Simple? 51:50 - What Age Should We Think About Treating/Preventing Symptoms 52:50 - Going Deeper Into The Stages Of Menopause 58:34 - Link Between Suicides And Menopause In Women 01:02:55 - Brain Fog Over Time With Menopause 01:07:28 - The Benefits Of Exercise 01:11:04 - Link Between Exercise And Alzheimer's 01:14:11 - Caffeine, Sleep And Menopause 01:18:08 - Is Alcohol Bad For Menopause? 01:20:52 - What Toxins Should We Be Aware Of? 01:22:40 - Specific Foods That Help Stave Off The Menopause 01:25:42 - Are Supplements Needed In Our Diet? 01:30:06 - What Is The Evolutionary Reason For Menopause? 01:37:14 - Does Menopause Make You Sad? 01:40:11 - Surgical Menopause 01:45:17 - Isn't It Just Ageing? 01:53:07 - When Will I Go Through Menopause? 01:56:48 - Last Guest Question ## Resources: - [Enroll in Lisa's studies](https://neurology.weill.cornell.edu/research/womens-brain-initiative) - [Lisa's research on brain changes during menopause](http://drlisamosconi.tiiny.co/) - [Time lapse video of changes to the menopause brain](http://brain-shrinking-video.tiiny.co/) - [Purchase Lisa's book 'The Menopause Brain'](https://amzn.to/3RlCkXe) ## Follow Lisa: - [Twitter](https://bit.ly/3XeTpWM) - [Instagram](https://bit.ly/4ek0Ulh) ## Follow the host: - [Beacons](https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo) ## Sponsor: PerfectTed - Use code DIARY10 at [checkout](https://www.perfectted.com) for 10% off

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# Pelvic Floor Relaxation Routine This routine is designed for individuals with tight pelvic floor muscles (hypertonic) to promote relaxation and reduce tension. [Watch the video](https://www.youtube.com/editor) *Created using the YouTube Video Editor*

#Mel Robbins on Taking Action Before Motivation Practice Mel's 'behavior-first' approach to create positive change in your life by taking action first, before worrying about motivation or mindset. If you enjoyed this video, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Mel, which you can find here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kOtvoX88J0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kOtvoX88J0) ## Video Timestamps - 00:00 Intro - 03:14 Why you can take your life in a new direction whenever you want - 06:44 How to ACTUALLY act on what you know you should do - 14:20 The 'what if' moment that will change your life - 18:52 It breaks my heart how stuck people feel - 20:49 Why you need to WANT change to actually change - 25:41 Why motivation is garbage - 31:41 Why people don't change even when they say they want to - 34:24 How do we know what we really want? - 39:57 The fastest way to take control of your life - 45:18 What not caring what others think REALLY does for you - 49:20 "Stay in your peace, stay in your power" - 51:00 The best advice I ever received - 55:35 Your partner Chris - 57:14 Setting goals that align with you - 01:02:19 Why you need to stop letting people's reactions affect you - 01:05:47 Ads - 01:07:12 Your ADHD diagnosis - 01:15:29 Finally understanding myself - 01:17:34 The link between trauma and ADHD - 01:19:56 Menopause, it's all so confusing - 01:25:49 Menopause struggles - 01:27:46 What's your goal? - 01:30:19 The last guest's question You can listen to 'The Mel Robbins Podcast', here: [https://apple.co/3R5qJLg](https://apple.co/3R5qJLg) ## Follow Mel - Instagram: [https://bit.ly/47WT0ub](https://bit.ly/47WT0ub) - Twitter: [https://bit.ly/482JWUO](https://bit.ly/482JWUO) - YouTube: [https://bit.ly/4a784XW](https://bit.ly/4a784XW) Join the waitlist for The Conversation Cards: [http://theconversationcards.com/](http://theconversationcards.com/) ## Listen on - Apple Podcast: [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644) - Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX](https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX) Join this channel to get access to perks: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq-a57w-aPwyi3pW7XLiHw/join](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq-a57w-aPwyi3pW7XLiHw/join) ## Follow Steven Bartlett - Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/steven/](https://www.instagram.com/steven/) - Twitter: [https://x.com/StevenBartlett?s=20](https://x.com/StevenBartlett?s=20) - Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bartlett-56986834/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bartlett-56986834/) ## Sponsors - Uber One: [https://www.uber.com/gb/en/u/uber-one/](https://www.uber.com/gb/en/u/uber-one/) - Huel: [https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb](https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb) - Conversation Cards: [https://thediary.com/products/the-cards](https://thediary.com/products/the-cards)

#Mel Robbins on Taking Action Before Motivation Practice Mel's 'behavior-first' approach to create positive change in your life by taking action first, before worrying about motivation or mindset. If you enjoyed this video, I recommend you check out my first conversation with Mel, which you can find here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kOtvoX88J0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kOtvoX88J0) ## Video Timestamps - 00:00 Intro - 03:14 Why you can take your life in a new direction whenever you want - 06:44 How to ACTUALLY act on what you know you should do - 14:20 The 'what if' moment that will change your life - 18:52 It breaks my heart how stuck people feel - 20:49 Why you need to WANT change to actually change - 25:41 Why motivation is garbage - 31:41 Why people don't change even when they say they want to - 34:24 How do we know what we really want? - 39:57 The fastest way to take control of your life - 45:18 What not caring what others think REALLY does for you - 49:20 "Stay in your peace, stay in your power" - 51:00 The best advice I ever received - 55:35 Your partner Chris - 57:14 Setting goals that align with you - 01:02:19 Why you need to stop letting people's reactions affect you - 01:05:47 Ads - 01:07:12 Your ADHD diagnosis - 01:15:29 Finally understanding myself - 01:17:34 The link between trauma and ADHD - 01:19:56 Menopause, it's all so confusing - 01:25:49 Menopause struggles - 01:27:46 What's your goal? - 01:30:19 The last guest's question You can listen to 'The Mel Robbins Podcast', here: [https://apple.co/3R5qJLg](https://apple.co/3R5qJLg) ## Follow Mel - Instagram: [https://bit.ly/47WT0ub](https://bit.ly/47WT0ub) - Twitter: [https://bit.ly/482JWUO](https://bit.ly/482JWUO) - YouTube: [https://bit.ly/4a784XW](https://bit.ly/4a784XW) Join the waitlist for The Conversation Cards: [http://theconversationcards.com/](http://theconversationcards.com/) ## Listen on - Apple Podcast: [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-by-steven-bartlett/id1291423644) - Spotify: [https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX](https://open.spotify.com/show/7iQXmUT7XGuZSzAMjoNWlX) Join this channel to get access to perks: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq-a57w-aPwyi3pW7XLiHw/join](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq-a57w-aPwyi3pW7XLiHw/join) ## Follow Steven Bartlett - Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/steven/](https://www.instagram.com/steven/) - Twitter: [https://x.com/StevenBartlett?s=20](https://x.com/StevenBartlett?s=20) - Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bartlett-56986834/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-bartlett-56986834/) ## Sponsors - Uber One: [https://www.uber.com/gb/en/u/uber-one/](https://www.uber.com/gb/en/u/uber-one/) - Huel: [https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb](https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb) - Conversation Cards: [https://thediary.com/products/the-cards](https://thediary.com/products/the-cards)

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