The 3-Phase Framework for a Sharper Brain After 40—Build Your Base, Know Your Numbers, Own Your Outcomes. A Brain Health Framework for Sharper Memory and Better Focus. In this episode of the Healthy Life Approach Podcast, certified functional medicine, nutrition, and brain health coach Kristen Beasley introduces the six pillars of brain health: physical exercise, food and nutrition, metabolic health, sleep and relaxation, mental fitness, and social engagement. Kristen outlines her approach in three phases: Build Your Base, Know Your Numbers, and Own Your Outcomes. She provides actionable tips on improving sleep, metabolic health, and movement, while stressing the importance of tracking progress without obsessing. Sarah, a 51-year-old perimenopausal woman, illustrates how these phases can enhance brain function and overall health. Tune in for practical strategies and insights on taking charge of your brain health journey. Don't miss next week's episode about REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, practical sleep strategies, and more. Show notes and links: https://healthylifeapproach.com/episode-2-brain-fog-in-perimenopause-build-your-base-know-your-numbers-own-your-outcomes.

00:00 Welcome to the Healthy Life Approach Podcast

00:21 The Importance of Quality Supplements

01:34 Understanding Healthcare Dismissal

03:26 Introducing the Brain Health Framework

05:17 Phase One: Build Your Base

12:54 Phase Two: Know Your Numbers

17:10 Phase Three: Own Your Outcomes

21:11 Sarah's Journey: A Practical Example

24:41 Your Weekly Action Plan

25:30 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts

Understanding Menopause: Brain Health, Hormone Therapy, and Real Stories Join Kristen Beasley, a certified functional medicine, nutrition, and brain health coach, on the Healthy Life Approach Podcast as she dives into the often overlooked impact of menopause on the brain. She shares both her personal experiences with brain fog and hormone imbalances and the latest scientific findings on hormone therapy. Learn about the relative and absolute risks of hormone therapy, its effects on conditions like dementia and joint pain, and how to navigate discussions with your healthcare provider. Kristen aims to empower women with the knowledge to make informed choices for their health, provide actionable advice, and offer a free guide to beating brain fog.

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00:00 Welcome to the Healthy Life Approach Podcast

00:54 Personal Story: Brain Fog and Perimenopause

02:12 Understanding Hormone Therapy Risks and Benefits

04:20 The Impact of Hormone Therapy on Breast Cancer Risk

05:08 Absolute vs. Relative Risk: Decoding the WHI Study

08:14 The Timing Hypothesis: When to Start Hormone Therapy

10:26 Menopause and Brain Health: The Estrogen Connection

12:06 Personal Journey: Hormone Therapy and Its Effects

16:55 Menopause and ADHD: A Double Challenge

18:52 Empowering Women: Making Informed Health Decisions

22:24 Conclusion and Free Guide Offer

Empowering Your Health: The Healthy Life Approach

In this introductory episode of the Healthy Life Approach Podcast, host Kristen Beasley shares her personal journey that led her to become a certified functional medicine, nutrition, and brain health coach. Kristen discusses her experiences with medical professionals and her decision to take control of her health by asking questions and tracking her data. She emphasizes the importance of being an active participant in one's healthcare, particularly for women in perimenopause and post-menopause. Kristen aims to equip listeners with evidence-based strategies to optimize their cognitive health and invites them to subscribe to weekly episodes.

00:00 Introduction to the Healthy Life Approach Podcast

00:06 A Personal Health Journey

00:21 Family Health Struggles

00:53 A New Approach to Health

00:59 Empowering Your Health Journey

01:32 Stay Tuned for More