Dr. Sarah McKay, a brilliant neuroscientist, takes us on a thrilling adventure into the intricate dance between hormones and the female brain during menopause. She shares her personal quest to unravel how those mischievous hormonal shifts tweak women's brains from 40 onwards, revealing the fascinating secrets of neuronal 'pruning and tuning.' Dr. McKay also shines a spotlight on the superstars estrogen, dopamine, and serotonin, and uncovers how our social circles and daily choices play a massive role in brain health. With sparkling discussions on metabolic health and the wider ripple effect of menopause, this episode is a must-listen for any woman eager to keep her brain sparkling and sharp!

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Dr. Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist and science communicator who makes brain science practical and accessible for better health, wellbeing, and performance. She holds an MSc and PhD from Oxford and spent five years researching spinal cord injury before founding Think Brain, her science education company. Sarah’s appeared on ABC’s Catalyst, The Mel Robbins Podcast, SBS Insight, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Australian Women’s Weekly. She’s the author of The Women’s Brain Book, Baby Brain, and Brain Health for Dummies, all exploring how understanding the brain can help us live and feel better.

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Bizzie Gold is renowned for her unique approach to mental health. In this episode, you will discover how the repetitive inputs during ages 2 to 5 shape our thought patterns and behaviors, and how they can transform during menopause when our 'neurochemical armor' shifts. Bizzie, referred to as the mental health industry's most dangerous outsider, uncovers why 'your brain is a filthy liar' and provides strategies for understanding and rewiring your brain pattern to foster personal growth and fulfillment. A must-listen for any woman navigating the journey of menopause and eager to break free from limiting mental constructs. As Dr. Mindy puts it, “Menopause offers you a time to re-pattern your brain. It's like a get out of jail free card.”

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Bizzie Gold, a tech founder and behavior futurist, invented Brain Pattern Mapping, a 98.3% accurate behavior and thought prediction technology. Her system decodes subconscious patterns driving human perception and decision-making, offering a revolutionary alternative to traditional mental health models. Gold's work combines data science, neuropsychology, and pattern recognition to deliver sustainable rewiring without therapy's codependency. Gold's ability to decode human behavior and provide immediate, actionable solutions makes her a disruptive force in modern psychology, proving predictable patterns—not self-awareness—are key to breaking self-sabotage cycles.

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Dr. Mariza Snyder and Dr. Mindy break down the myths and realities of perimenopause! Discover practical lifestyle shifts, from nutrition to setting boundaries, to help you thrive through hormonal changes. They discuss challenges like sleep issues, mood swings, and weight gain, plus the role of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and why lifestyle still matters. Tune in for tips, science-backed insights, and empowering advice to navigate perimenopause with confidence!

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Dr. Mariza Snyder is a powerhouse advocate for midlife women, leveraging 17+ years as a practitioner, author, and speaker to spark a massive movement for women in perimenopause and beyond. With her top-rated Energized with Dr. Mariza podcast (13 million downloads) and a passionate social media audience of over 400K and 8 million monthly views, she’s a trusted guide—offering science-backed solutions for perimenopause and metabolic health.

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