Brain Fog or Brain Drained?

If you are navigating perimenopause and scrolling to decompress, there are two things happening at once that nobody is talking about together. This episode connects those dots WITH the research to back it up. Dr Cassandre Dunbar dives into the impact social media is having on our brains, what that means for those of us experiencing perimenopause, and how to reverse the effects! In this episode, we discuss:What short-form content actually does to your dopamine system and why it is not a willpower problemThe neuroscience of the scroll: theta brainwaves, the prefrontal cortex, and measurable attention declineWhy the perimenopausal brain and the algorithm create a compounding problemSupplements with real research behind them for brain health during the transitionThe specific labs to ask your doctor for  because "your results look normal" is only as useful as what was actually orderedCLICK HERE to get your free Brain Health Resource Guide with all the products and studies mentioned in this episode!CLICK HERE to shop the supplements that I use to support my brain (and overall) wellbeing. Connect with Be Well, Sis:Instagram – @bewellsis_podcastSubstack – bewellsis.substack.comFollow, rate, and share this episode!We’re supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at [email protected] with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show!Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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If you are navigating perimenopause and scrolling to decompress, there are two things happening at once that nobody is talking about together. This episode connects those dots WITH the research to back it up. Dr Cassandre Dunbar dives into the impact social media is having on our brains, what that means for those of us experiencing perimenopause, and how to reverse the effects! In this episode, we discuss:What short-form content actually does to your dopamine system and why it is not a willpower problemThe neuroscience of the scroll: theta brainwaves, the prefrontal cortex, and measurable attention declineWhy the perimenopausal brain and the algorithm create a compounding problemSupplements with real research behind them for brain health during the transitionThe specific labs to ask your doctor for because "your results look normal" is only as useful as what was actually ordered CLICK HERE to get your free Brain Health Resource Guide with all the products and studies mentioned in this episode! CLICK HERE to shop the supplements that I use to support my brain (and overall) wellbeing. Connect with Be Well, Sis: Instagram – @bewellsis_podcast Substack – bewellsis.substack.com Follow, rate, and share this episode! We’re supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact. Want to get in touch? Maybe you want to hear from a certain guest or have a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at [email protected] with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Have your own Not Well, Sis rant to contribute? Click here to send it into the show! Be Well, Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well, Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.