Are Your Habits Shrinking Your Brain?

Thoughts or comments? Send us a text!We share a quick invitation to our May 12 book launch party in Lancaster, then dig into neuroplasticity and why the brain can keep adapting well into adulthood. We lay out simple, realistic ways to “bush up” your brain with novelty, small challenges, and better rest so you can stay resilient and sharp as you get older.• book launch party details and what to expect in Lancaster, Pennsylvania • what neuroplasticity means and how the brain forms new pathways • why repeating the same routines can limit brain growth • meeting new people as a practical way to build new connections • easy novelty ideas like dancing, new music, new routes, and new skills • using small challenges to build confidence and calm the amygdala • prioritising sleep, evening wind-down, and morning light for brain health If you're near Central Pennsylvania, I'd love to have you join me for my book launch! Get on the list at https://maryrothwell.net/launchparty/Support the showBUY ME A COFFEE or SUPPORT ALFIE'S TREAT STASHLearn more about my book, Nature Knows: Grow and Thrive through the Wisdom of Plants HERE.Comments about this episode? Suggestions for a future episode? Email me directly at [email protected]. Want to be a guest on No Shrinking Violets Podcast for Women? Send Mary Rothwell a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/noshrinkingvioletsFollow me on Facebook and Instagram, and check out my website!