Advocating for Yourself in Midlife with Barbie Boules, The Cognition Dietitian

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Barbie Boules, The Cognition Dietitian. Best known as The Cognition Dietitian, Barbie is a registered dietitian, cognitive wellness specialist, and optimal aging enthusiast, dedicated to helping women prioritize themselves, experience confidence, excellent health, and genuine joy.Barbie shares her journey into nutrition and her passion for women's cognitive and cardiometabolic health, especially during menopause. She offers practical steps for maintaining metabolic and brain health, the critical role of metabolic health in brain function, especially in preventing diseases like Alzheimer's, highlighting the urgency and importance of taking preventive measures early on and the Four Pillars of cognitive and metabolic health.Barbie's expertise and compassionate approach provide listeners with actionable advice on how to maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle, manage stress, and build cognitive reserve through lifelong learning and social connections. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in optimizing their health through midlife and beyond, with a focus on nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness.“This is a window of opportunity for us in midlife to lay the foundation for a very happy, healthy sixties, seventies, eighties, and hopefully beyond. Our brain's health rests on our metabolic health. We have to be metabolically healthy for our brain to thrive.”- Barbie Boules, The Cognition Dietitian“Stress manifests physically 100% of the time, especially if we're managing stress with food or alcohol.”- Barbie Boules, The Cognition DietitianThis week on Here’s the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck:Barbie’s journey to becoming The Cognition Dietitian and her focus on women’s healthWhat is “metabolic health” and why does it matter, especially in midlife?The connection between metabolic health and brain functionPractical advice on building muscle and maintaining metabolic healthThe Four Pillars of cognitive and metabolic healthHow to effectively self-advocate during doctors appointmentsRecommendations for responsible supplementation and identifying nutrient deficienciesConnect with Barbie Boules, The Cognition Dietitian (and Resources Mentioned):Barbie Boules The Cognition Dietitian on InstagramA Guide to Women’s Health: Fifty and Forward, Harvard HealthThe Official MIND Diet by Dr. Martha Clare MorrisThe Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food by Annie Fenn MDThe Vajenda by Dr. (OB/GYN) Jen GunterThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of Here’s the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck, where we challenge the common understanding of what it means and what it takes to be fit and healthy! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Apple Podcasts | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and tag us!Join Iris Deadlifts on Instagram, Meri on Instagram, and Amy Rudolph on Instagram.