Menopause Brain Fog EXPLAINED by Neuroscientist Dr. Lila Landowski
Feeling foggy, forgetful, or unlike yourself lately? You're not alone—and you're not losing it. In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Lila Landowski, award-winning neuroscientist and science communicator, joins us to unpack what really happens to your brain during perimenopause and menopause.
We explore:
- Why brain fog, anxiety, and mood changes aren't “just in your head”
- How hormonal shifts affect memory, focus, and emotional regulation
- The surprising science behind hot flashes, cortisol, and sleep disruption
- Links between menopause and Alzheimer’s—and how to future-proof your brain
- Practical brain health hacks to boost energy, clarity, and cognitive resilience
Whether you're navigating midlife, supporting someone who is, or want to stay mentally sharp for decades to come—this is a must-watch.
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00:00:00 – Welcome: Brain Health in Midlife Women
00:01:11 – What Brain Health Really Means
00:01:32 – Exercise & Brain Function in Perimenopause
00:04:21 – Hormonal Shifts & the Brain
00:05:35 – Estrogen, Progesterone & Brain Fog
00:07:02 – Mood, Memory & Hormones
00:10:25 – ADHD, Brain Fog & Midlife Women
00:13:40 – PMDD & Brain Function
00:15:15 – Stress & Brain Health
00:23:58 – Why Deep Sleep Matters
00:25:00 – Rediscover You: Brain Tools
00:25:49 – HRT & Cognitive Health
00:27:43 – Dementia Prevention Tips
00:30:36 – Alcohol & Brain Damage
00:30:48 – Connection as Brain Fuel
00:32:46 – Hearing, Vision & the Brain
00:33:41 – Novelty & Brain Growth
00:34:58 – The Multitasking Myth
00:38:52 – Brain Hacks to Learn Faster
00:44:15 – HRT for Brain Fog
00:45:45 – Sleep Disruptions in Perimenopause
00:46:40 – Melatonin & Sleep Cycles
01:05:47 – Sleep & Brain Function
* menopause brain fog
* perimenopause memory loss
* women’s brain health
* hormone brain changes
* neuroscience menopause
* menopause anxiety and memory
* estrogen brain connection
* how menopause affects the brain
* ADHD perimenopause symptoms
* cortisol menopause sleep
* menopause HRT and brain
* menopause dementia prevention
* midlife burnout
* memory tips for menopause
* brain hacks for women over 40
