“Is this brain fog… or something more?”

In this episode, brain expert Dr. Majid Fotuhi explains how perimenopause is a true neuroendocrine transition, where shifting hormones can temporarily impact memory, focus, sleep, and mood—often leaving women worried they’re experiencing early cognitive decline.

The good news? These changes are typically transient, and as hormones stabilize, the brain can return to its baseline function.

Dr. Fotuhi shares that what many women are experiencing is not the beginning of the end, but a normal phase—and one that can be supported with the right lifestyle and brain-health strategies.

If you’ve been feeling “off” mentally and wondering what it means for your future, this episode will bring you the peace of mind you need.

Be sure to tune in!

Majid Fotuhi

Dr. Majid Fotuhi serves as an adjunct professor at the Mind/Brain Institute at Johns Hopkins University and teaches at George Washington University and Harvard Medical School. With 37 years of experience in teaching, clinical practice, and neuroscience research, Dr. Fotuhi has pioneered a multidisciplinary approach to enhancing brain vitality and cognitive performance at any age. His groundbreaking “Brain Fitness Program” combines a comprehensive baseline “Brain Portfolio” assessment with 12 bi-weekly brain training sessions. He’s the author of three books and is recognized as one of the leading experts in memory and successful aging.

IN THIS EPISODE

The 5 pillars of brain health to boost everyday brain function

The benefits of physical activity on your brain health

How the food you eat directly impacts your brain

Preventative health practices for protecting your brain

Prioritizing quality sleep and circadian rhythm optimization

Mindset and brain training to help keep your brain young

About Dr. Fotuhi’s latest book- The Invincible Brain

QUOTES
“Exercise is the only intervention that has been shown to increase the number of cells in the hippocampus, which is a memory part of the brain. No other intervention increases the number of brain cells… exercise is the fountain of youth, the miracle cure for so many problems, psychological, physical, and it's a no-brainer.”

“Lifestyle choices and how you live your day, hour to hour, make a difference in what your brain would look like in the future. And if you do a lot of good things in a short period of time, you can see significant improvements.”

“84% of our patients had objective improvements in the cognitive test, but pretty much a hundred percent improved in some ways. They felt better, they slept better, they had more energy, they had a better positive outlook toward the future. Everybody improved.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

👉🏻 Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

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👉🏻 Order Dr. Fotuhi’s latest book: The Invincible Brain

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Dr. Fotuhi’s Website

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