Menopause: brain fog and longevity

About this episode

The episode discusses menopause, brain fog, and tips for healthy living, along with addressing parenting challenges.

Does your brain work differently during your menopausal years? Monica Mathijs, founder of EQ Brains, explains. Menopause coach Sharon James has tips on exercising and eating well, too. Plus - are you sick of parenting admin hell? Nazia Jawwad, Pareasy, a Dubai-based app designed to reduce the mental load of family life. And is weight loss good for society?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Helen Farmer

Guests: Monica Mathijs, Sharon James, Nazia Jawwad

Topics covered

• menopause
• brain fog
• exercise
• nutrition
• parenting
• mental load
• weight loss

Keywords

• menopause
• brain fog
• exercise
• nutrition
• parenting
• mental load
• weight loss
• EQ Brains
• Pareasy
• Sharon James

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EQ Brains, Pareasy

Places: Dubai

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