402 - Surprising (GOOD) News About Menopause | Lisa Mosconi

"Meopause Brain" is real. But it doesn't have to give you hot flashes and brain fog or destroy your libido. There's no shortage of bad news when it comes to menopause. But new science reveals menopause is NOT the beginning of the end. In today's #MarieTV, Dr. Lisa Mosconi — one of the world's leading menopause neuroscientists — reveals what's REALLY going on. Listen now to learn how a few small changes can help you take control of your brain health and happiness! 00:00 The revolutionary "brain diet" that reverses dementia 10:05 Lifestyle tweaks that keep your mind sharp as you age 11:30 Why most women ignore doctors' advice about Alzheimer's 14:47 How to stop your brain from shrinking over time 24:30 Stop doing THIS to fix headaches and brain fog 29:00 Why you should ditch soda water (unless you WANT to feel terrible) 33:00 7 superfoods for the ultimate brain boost 42:30 The WORST thing you can do during menopause 48:10 Why women's brains age differently than men's brains 49:59 The infuriating reason doctors treat women like "smaller, more emotional men" 52:00 One surprising way that pregnancy changes our brain chemistry 54:00 The BEST part about going through menopause (that's NOT about your period) 58:00 Why menopause makes women reckless 01:05:00 The "Spikes" lesson from animals that THRIVE after menopause 01:06:00 Lisa's step-by-step menopause survival guide 01:10:39 The Japanese secret for using menopause to gain respect and status Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marieforleo X: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: STRESS RELIEF → As I get older, I realize more and more that life's too short to worry about the small stuff. If stress has you spinning — try my Stress Relief Log. This free tool will help you get out of your head and into action mode, so you can focus on what matters — and feel better, fast → https://marielovesyou.com/stresslog DREAM CLUB → Want to experience more pleasure, joy, and success in your life at EVERY age? Get your buns in Dream Club! Dream Club is my private, invite-only community to help you achieve your biggest dreams in business and life. Learn more here → https://marieforleo.com/dreamclub If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review!