Make Time for Brain Health and Fun with Dr. Julie Fratantoni - Make Time Podcast - Episode 5

Join hosts Emma Heming Willis and Helen Christoni, Co-Founders of Make Time Wellness, as they welcome a great friend of Make time. Dr. Julie Fratantoni, cognitive neuroscientist and the Head of Research Integration and Partnerships at the UT Dallas Center for Brain Health. Dr. Julie reminds us all how important it is to get a good night's sleep to reset the body and the brain and outlines some of her favorite actionable tips for creating a healthy bedtime routine. This episode also discusses the importance of making time for new, exciting experiences and how having fun supports a healthy, happy brain.  ***Special Offer for podcast listeners: Save 20% on Make Time Wellness orders with this link: https://maketimewellness.com/podcast20/    About Dr. Julie Fratantoni: Dr. Julie Fratantoni is a cognitive neuroscientist who specializes in creating tools that help people become proactive about their brain health. She serves as the Head of Research Integration and Partnerships at the UT Dallas Center for BrainHealth. Dr. Fratantoni leads the user experience and content creation for The BrainHealth Project™ – a 10 year, longitudinal research study seeking to define, measure, and improve brain health and performance across the lifespan. She leverages behavioral science for the development of the online BrainHealth dashboard and mobile app where participants access assessments (BrainHealth Index), coaching, and training. She also leads the Center's Kindness Enterprise, a research and translational program seeking to uncover and harness the brain's capacity for kindness, empathy and compassion as critical components of overall brain health and well-being. Julie has led high performance brain training for corporate executives, veterans, athletes and young adults. She is passionate about equipping and empowering individuals to take charge of their brain health so they can reduce stress, achieve their goals, and become the best version of themselves.   Episode Highlights:  Why sleep is such an important pillar of brain health.  What is "the glymphatic system" and why does it matter?  How setting boundaries can help us prioritize our sleep and brain health.  Strategies for creating a bedtime routine and healthy sleep environment.  How having fun and trying new things supports our brains.     Connect with our guest:  Dr. Fratantoni's website: https://www.drjuliefratantoni.com/ Dr. Fratantoni's instagram: @drjuliefratantoni  Sign up for her free newsletter with tips on how to keep your brain healthy: https://drjuliefratantoni.substack.com/?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=2jv1dy   Shop this episode:  Oura ring which Dr. Julie, Emma & Helen all use to track and improve sleep. Epsom salt for winding down Portable white noise machine for better sleep  If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. We appreciate your support. Make time.   Follow Make Time : Instagram: @maketimepod https://www.instagram.com/maketimepod YouTube: @maketimepodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzdWQk8atvGcGC4fvV_JoOA Make Time Shop: maketimewellness.com https://maketimewellness.com/