Brain Fog or Brain Drained?

About this episode

This episode explores the connection between perimenopause and the effects of social media on brain health, backed by research.

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 problem The neuroscience of the scroll: theta brainwaves, the prefrontal cortex, and measurable attention decline Why the perimenopausal brain and the algorithm create a compounding problem Supplements with real research behind them for brain health during the transition The 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 –…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Cassandre Dunbar

Topics covered

• perimenopause
• brain health
• social media impact
• dopamine system
• neuroscience
• supplements
• attention decline

Keywords

• brain fog
• perimenopause
• social media
• dopamine
• theta brainwaves
• supplements
• attention decline

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, bewellsis.substack.com, Instagram

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