You’ve heard insulin is about blood sugar. Cool. But what if we told you it’s also steering your mood, memory, and hunger—and might even have something to do with Alzheimer’s? In this brain-boosting episode, Evie and Emily crack open the insulin-black-box to show it’s way more than just a diabetes hormone. From food to memory, fat to focus—we’re connecting the dots.

Episode Highlights:

What insulin actually is—and why it’s more than just about sugar
How insulin resistance develops and why it's not always caught early
The brain-insulin connection
The surprising link between insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s
How insulin impacts cortisol, stress, and fat storage
Inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin: The trio behind many mental health issues
Lifestyle interventions to improve insulin sensitivity

Helpful Links:

Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind – Dr. Georgia Ede

Brain Energy – Dr. Chris Palmer

For additional info, check out our show notes page:

Episode 54: Insulin & The Brain

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Episode Credits:

We are your hosts, Emily and Evie Soape, sisters and friends in the midst of figuring out how to live our best lives. Emily Soape produces the show.

Music:

Theme Music:

“Living Life” by ⁠Scott Holmes Music⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠.

Break Background Music:

"Alive In It" by ⁠Ketsa⁠. Available for use under the CC BY 3.0 license at ⁠Free Music Archive⁠