Women's Brain Health: Environment, Hormones, Menopause & Neuronal Pruning with Dr. Sarah McKay

Dr. Sarah McKay, a brilliant neuroscientist, takes us on a thrilling adventure into the intricate dance between hormones and the female brain during menopause. She shares her personal quest to unravel how those mischievous hormonal shifts tweak women's brains from 40 onwards, revealing the fascinating secrets of neuronal 'pruning and tuning.' Dr. McKay also shines a spotlight on the superstars estrogen, dopamine, and serotonin, and uncovers how our social circles and daily choices play a massive role in brain health. With sparkling discussions on metabolic health and the wider ripple effect of menopause, this episode is a must-listen for any woman eager to keep her brain sparkling and sharp! To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep311 Dr. Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist and science communicator who makes brain science practical and accessible for better health, wellbeing, and performance. She holds an MSc and PhD from Oxford and spent five years researching spinal cord injury before founding Think Brain, her science education company. Sarah's appeared on ABC's Catalyst, The Mel Robbins Podcast, SBS Insight, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Australian Women's Weekly. She's the author of The Women's Brain Book, Baby Brain, and Brain Health for Dummies, all exploring how understanding the brain can help us live and feel better. Check out our fasting membership at https://esetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.