Ep. 6: Neuroplasticity: Rewiring Your Brain – Her Health™ Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health and well-being throughout all stages of life.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Laura Johnston, sits down with Natasha Smit, a Clinical Neuropsychologist, for a fascinating deep dive into the brain – how it develops, how it changes over time, and how we can actively invest in our brain health at every stage of life. From neuroplasticity and dopamine to dementia prevention and children’s brain development, this conversation is packed with practical, science-backed insights every woman (and parent) should know.Together, they dive into:💊 Rapid-fire ratings on brain tools & supplements:Omega-3, exercise, cold therapy, melatonin, PQQ, NMN, dopamine detoxes & more🧠 How the brain develops from birth through adulthood🔄 Neuroplasticity: how the brain can rewire and change at any age📊 The shocking dementia statistic – and why lifestyle matters decades earlier😴 Why sleep is the number one non-negotiable for brain health🏃‍♀️ Exercise, blood flow & why movement fuels cognition🥑 Diet for the brain: fats, protein, inflammation & nutrient deficiencies📵 Dopamine dumps vs dopamine drips – and how social media hijacks the brain🧩 The 63-day rule for habit change and rewiring your brain👶 How children’s brains develop (and why early years matter most)🌈 Neurodivergence, early intervention & setting children up for success🌅 Negativity bias, mindset & retraining your brain for well-being🍄 Can psychedelics really benefit your brain?  📌 TIMESTAMPS:0:55 – Rapid-fire brain & supplement ratings3:08 – Dementia risk & why brain health starts early3:44 – Why investing in your brain matters5:07 – Sleep, exercise & lifestyle foundations8:00 – Diet, inflammation & the cost of nutrient deficiency9:24 – The 63-day rule & neuroplasticity explained11:35 – Building cognitive reserve & lifelong learning12:08 – How children’s brains develop13:37 – Parenting, stimulation & early brain foundations15:35 – Screen time, dopamine & boredom17:07 – Neurodivergence & early intervention19:12 – Teen brains, pruning & executive function21:00 – Dopamine dumps vs dopamine drips23:04 – Negativity bias & rewiring thought patterns24:59 – How to rewire your brain for positive thinking & habits25:52 – One key tip to foster your relationship with your brain27:35 – Brain fog explained👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™🎧Listen to the podcast:YouTube: https://youtu.be/2FYKELcfWFMApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-6-neuroplasticity-rewiring-your-brain-her-health/id1846133718?i=1000744040982Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/episodes/3c437c15-79d5-43c3-b4bc-97a610f8c0c1/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast-ep-6-neuroplasticity-rewiring-your-brain-%E2%80%93-her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.comfor 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with Us:Natasha Smit | ⁠https://www.njsmit.com/⁠Phytoceutics® | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en⁠#HerHealthPodcast #Phytoceutics #BrainHealth #Neuroplasticity #DementiaPrevention #WomensHealth #MentalWellBeing #Parenting #Neurodiversity #Dopamine #SleepHealth #HealthyAgeing #WellnessJourney