Getting Open with Andrea Miller

In this episode of Getting Open, host Andrea Miller welcomes world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi to discuss how you can age-proof your brain and stay sharp for life. Dr. Fotuhi reveals that cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging; in fact, through his clinically proven 12-week program, it is possible to grow the parts of your brain responsible for memory and learning. They explore the "five pillars of brain health"—including the surprising connection between better intimacy and a younger brain—and provide actionable steps to reverse brain shrinkage, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, and improve overall vitality. Order Dr. Fotuhi’s new book, The Invisible Brain, here: https://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Brain-Clinically-Proven-Age-Proof/dp/0063435713/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 Chapters:00:00 – Is Your Lifestyle Shrinking Your Brain? 01:41 – Meet Dr. Majid Fotuhi: 30 Years of Neuroscience 02:20 – How Intimacy Impacts Brain Health 03:35 – The 12-Week Program: Growing Your Hippocampus 05:45 – The 5 Pillars of a Strong Brain 06:13 – Pillar 1: Exercise as the "Fountain of Youth" for Neurons 10:50 – How to Reduce the Footprint of Alzheimer’s Disease 14:37 – "Huffing and Puffing": The Target Intensity for Brain Growth 16:45 – The Heart-Brain-Skin Connection 19:47 – Pillar 2: Sleep & the Brain’s "Rinsing" System 24:21 – Moving Past "Fatalism" in Aging 27:46 – Why 80% of Strokes are Preventable 31:15 – Carol’s Story: Reversing "Alzheimer’s" in 12 Weeks 42:08 – Grip Strength: A Business Card for Your Longevity 57:41 – Pillar 3: The Mediterranean Diet & Inflammation 1:14:47 – Pillar 4: Mindset & the Toxicity of Cortisol 1:22:19 – Andrea’s "To-Be" Morning Routine 1:24:19 – Slow Breathing: A Randomized Study on Removing Amyloid 1:32:04 – Pillar 5: Brain Training & Learning New Hobbies 1:40:47 – Speed Round: Blueberries, B12, & the Intelligence of Happiness 1:48:31 – Conclusion: Making Your Brain Health a Priority Follow us on INSTAGRAM :✨ Getting Open: https://www.instagram.com/gettingopen ✨ Andrea Miller: https://www.instagram.com/andreamilleryourtango ✨ YourTango: https://www.instagram.com/yourtango Catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET: https://www.youtube.com/@GettingOpenPodcast 📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com #alzheimersprevention #brainhealth #memoryhealth #reverseaging Dr. Majid Fotuhi, The Invisible Brain, neuroscience of aging, reverse cognitive decline, brain health tips, grow your hippocampus, neuroplasticity exercises, Mediterranean diet brain health, Alzheimer's prevention, sleep and brain clearing, lymphatic system brain, cortisol and memory loss, lifestyle intelligence, brain training for seniors, stroke prevention tips, Getting Open podcast, memory improvement techniques, how to reverse memory loss, brain health for seniors, how to grow your brain, symptoms of cognitive decline, best exercises for brain health,, brain fog cure, Mediterranean diet benefits for brain cortisol and memory loss, how to increase hippocampus size, glymphatic system and sleep, mild cognitive impairment recovery, BDNF exercise benefits, longevity

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Nidhi Pandya, Ayurvedic practitioner and wellness educator, to explore a gentler, more personalized approach to health. Nidhi explains why modern nutrition and wellness advice often leads to...

In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Serena Poon, celebrity chef, nutritionist, and wellness expert, to talk about food as a powerful tool for healing. Serena explains how chronic stress, trauma, and restrictive dieting impact the body, and why nourishment—not punishment—is the foundation of true wellness. This conversation explores inflammation, emotional eating, burnout, and how to build a healthier relationship with food that supports both mental and physical well-being. Chapters:00:00 Why food is medicine02:48 Meet Serena Poon, celebrity chef06:10 How nutrition affects mental & emotional health10:55 Healing the body through food15:42 Why diets fail most people20:30 Inflammation and chronic illness explained25:18 The mind–body connection most doctors ignore30:40 Food, stress, and nervous system regulation41:20 Emotional eating and shame46:35 Why restriction backfires51:50 Rebuilding trust with your body1:01:30 Daily habits that quietly destroy health1:06:10 Gentle nutrition vs extreme wellness trends1:16:55 Food as self-respect, not punishment1:21:40 What real nourishment looks like1:26:30 Advice for people struggling with their health1:41:10 What Serena wishes more people understood1:45:20 Final reflections on healing and balance FOLLOW YOURTANGOINSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/ “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights. Subscribe to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.📚 Read more at: https://www.YourTango.com 📩 Have a relationship issue or topic you'd like to discuss on the show? Email us: gettingopen@yourtango.com #nutritionist #healthyeating #chef #healing #wellness #mindbody Serena Poon, Getting Open podcast, food as medicine, nutrition and mental health, healing through food, inflammation and health, emotional eating podcast, mind body connection, wellness without dieting, holistic nutrition, stress and health, burnout recovery, healthy relationship with food, celebrity nutritionist interview