What Brain Health Can Teach Us — With Laura Bloom Gordon

From Giant Stories by Medium Giant

February 2, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

Laura Bloom Gordon discusses the intersection of brain health and marketing, sharing insights on how to communicate complex subjects effectively.

In this episode of Giant Stories, seasoned marketer Laura Bloom Gordon shares how her career journey — spanning global brands, major retailers, and media organizations — has shaped the way she communicates one of the most complex subjects in the world: brain health.As the Chief Marketing Officer at Center for BrainHealth, she talks about how science becomes a story, how data becomes meaning, and how communicating brain health ultimately requires the same tools great brands use: clarity, emotional resonance, accessibility, and courage.She also breaks down — beautifully and practically — how every person can strengthen their brain, improve cognitive reserve, and rethink what’s possible at any age.Episode highlights include:How Laura’s career-long thread of innovation and transformation informs her current roleThe transformational power of brand-building — and how scrappiness can be a superpowerWhy compassion is one of the most powerful brain enhancersThe surprising, simple daily habits that measurably strengthen your brain — and how to “think about how you think” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Medium Giant

Guest: Laura Bloom Gordon

Topics covered

brain health
marketing
cognitive reserve
communication
innovation

Keywords

brain health
cognitive reserve
marketing
communication
innovation
daily habits
emotional resonance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Center for BrainHealth