Best Brainfog Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 168 - One Woman's Breast Cancer Journey with Belinda Pyle 1:18:37

3d ago1:18:37

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. In this week’s episode, Dr. Lovely sits down with Belinda Pyle—craniosacral therapist, registered massage therapist and …

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Powerful Partnerships: Changing The Face Of Fibromyalgia Education with Dr. Ginevra Liptan and Sharon Waldrop 1:03:27

10d ago1:03:27

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When you receive a fibromyalgia diagnosis, it’s natural to wonder if things will ever get better. With the lack of fibro education in medical schools, many of us received our diagnosis alongside a statement that we “just have to learn to live with it”. With such a bleak prognosis, the road ahead becomes much more difficult than it needs to be. The …

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Ep. 167 - Weight Management Tools for Menopause with Sarah Kennedy 1:07:59

11d ago1:07:59

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. Today I welcome Sarah Kennedy, founder and CEO of Calocurb, for an insightful conversation demystifying weight managemen…

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18. 4 Steps to Ease Setbacks During and After Burnout 13:13

15d ago13:13

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Having a setback can feel like a slap in the face. You're on your way back, you have hope of getting better, of getting well, and then you're just pushed straight down into that bottomless darkness. It's like a mockery, like someone wants to tell you not to believe that you can get well. The fear comes right away, and thougths like, maybe I can't g…

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Ep. 166 - Sore Muscles and Joints? Explaining the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause 33:54

17d ago33:54

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. Why is it that we so often find ourselves achey, sore, stiff all of the sudden in our forties? This seems to get worse a…

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17. Best hacks to reduce overwhelm in everyday life 12:44

23d ago12:44

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Have you ever been in need to make a decision, but been so overwhelmed that the decision feels impossible to make? Maybe standing in front of the toothpaste aile in the grocery store, unable to choose one of all the options? Or looking at your to-do list, unable to choose what to start with? Not to mention the decision of what to eat for dinner. Or…

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Start Before You’re Ready: Creating A Fibro Life You Love 1:00:46

24d ago1:00:46

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“Waiting until you feel better to start working on your health is like waiting until you're in shape to start exercising.” Have you ever wanted your life or your health to change, but at the same time, you weren't ready to change? Whether it feels like it’s going to be too hard, that you need to prepare more first, or you’re just not ready to give …

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Ep. 165 - How Not To Die in The Hospital with Dr Julie Siemers 47:43

24d ago47:43

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. This episode features Dr. Lovely interviewing Dr. Julie Siemers, a patient safety consultant, educator and nurse. In thi…

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16. Too much to do? Do this to relieve stress and shorten that to do list 16:37

30d ago16:37

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Does it feel like your to-do list never ends? Like the more you do, the more you get to do? Like time and control are slipping out of your hands? It's a common feeling when there's too much going on in life. And the more you do, the worse off you'll be. Today I'm going to talk about why we get more stressed when we're stressed, how the brain create…

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Ep. 164 - The Menopause Besties Chat: a roundtable with me, Karen Martel and Zora Benhamou 1:02:20

1M ago1:02:20

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. This special episode of the Not Your Mother's Menopause podcast features a unique roundtable discussion. Dr Lovely is jo…

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15. The fun way to heal from fatigue 15:14

1M ago15:14

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Do your thoughts constantly go to how tired you are? Do you constantly feel how hard life is? Do you constantly try to feel if you are getting worse? If you are getting more tired, more brain fog, more dizzy, more nauseated, more palpitations? There is a risk that you are making yourself worse, and your life and your exhaustion even harder. Today I…

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Getting Down and Dirty on Getting Clean 24:46

1M ago24:46

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“When my fibromyalgia was at its worst, keeping my hair and body clean was the hardest task I had.” Struggling with personal hygiene is not something we like to talk about. The stigma and embarrassment that can come with not being able to keep yourself clean makes it difficult to admit, much less to feel comfortable asking anyone about it. That lea…

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Ep. 163 - Tamsen Fadal: How To Menopause 30:12

1M ago30:12

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. This week we had a fantastic chat with Tamsen Fadal, the award-winning journalist behind The M Factor documentary. Tamse…

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14. 3 steps to recover from fatigue and brain fog without setbacks 13:15

1M ago13:15

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Do you want to do things, but get setbacks every time you try? Recovering from fatigue and brain fog is a balancing act. On the one hand, you have to allow time for recovery and not do too much. On the other hand, too much restriction becomes a confirmation for the brain that your illness is dangerous, which increases stress and increases symptoms.…

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Ep. 162 - Personalized Medicine with Andrea Nakayama 1:05:34

2M ago1:05:34

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. Today I welcome functional nutritionist and educator Andrea Nakayama to the show. It was delightful to meet her face to …

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13. Get back to the life you want with this simple method 9:16

2M ago9:16

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Do you find yourself trying to get back to your old life, trying different activities, but always get setbacks? Do your fatigue or brain fog get worse every time you do something? I’ve been there too, and there is a way to solve it. In today’s episode I’ll share how I went from not even being able to take part in a conversation or listen to a podca…

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How To Live Well With Fibromyalgia: Two Essential Strategies 36:13

2M ago36:13

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It’s okay to push yourself. When we’re thinking about life with fibromyalgia, balance is very important. But balance is something that happens in the big picture. It’s not about every moment being in perfect alignment, it’s about the ebb and flow together balancing out to meet your needs. Life comes in seasons - there are times when we need to push…

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Ep. 161 - Should All Women Be Offered Progesterone at 40? 19:13

2M ago19:13

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. Today, we talk about upgrading women's health and how we can offer women better options earlier and how you can advocate…

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12. Does Your Fatigue Making You Overeat? A Stress Perspective on Weight Loss 12:09

2M ago12:09

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The last couple of years before my burnout I was constantly hungry. I ate six times a day, and my portions were always bigger than everybody else’s. When I healed from my burnout. I didn’t only recover from fatigue. My nervous system could finally calm down and get back to normal. And so did my hunger. You might think that burnout is only exhaustio…

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Ep. 160 - Fixing Fatigue with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur 1:14:11

2M ago1:14:11

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. Today, we welcome Dr Sarah Vadeboncoeur, naturopathic doctor and host of the Fatigue Fixer Podcast. We dive into a conve…

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11. The Best Exercise to Reduce Nausea and Dizziness Caused by Fatigue 9:19

2M ago9:19

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Do you feel like the world is constantly tipping over? Maybe you experience constant dizziness or nausea? When I was mentally fatigued, those two symptoms persisted for months. Until I learned why I got them, that they weren’t dangerous and an exercise to get rid of them. In this episode, I’ll share why your nervous system and brain give you nausea…

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Fibromyalgia Stories of Hope & Healing #10 1:10:37

2M ago1:10:37

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If we’re open to it, fibromyalgia can be a path to self-discovery and personal growth. It teaches us about ourselves and how to let go of perfectionism and unrealistic expectations. It highlights the value of embracing small victories. It reminds us that rest is an intentional practice, not a passive activity. Over time, our bodies change, and we h…

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Ep. 159 - Uterine Fibroid Treatment Options with Dr. Suzanne LeBlang 47:59

2M ago47:59

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. Uterine fibroids are a very common concern for women who are still menstruating. They are the cause of extreme and chron…

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10. How to Workout Safe with Fatigue and Exhaustion 11:58

2M ago11:58

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Working out was an important part of my recovery. I ran, biked, weight trained, danced, skied and did Pilates. When I got burnt out, not working out was not an option. Being outdoors and working out is a big part of who I am. I have worked as a group training instructor and personal trainer for 15 years. I moved to the mountains to be able to ski a…

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Ep. 158 - Digestion, Gut Health and Weight Management with Wade Lightheart 1:10:49

2M ago1:10:49

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. Have you felt like your digestion has changed with your perimenopausal march forward? Do you experience bloating, heartb…

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9. The Must Do to Ease Stress, Exhaustion and Overwhelm 10:10

3M ago10:10

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Today I will talk about how writing can relieve stress and pressure, both in the moment and long term. When I was trying to find ways to recover, I discovered plenty of research showing the benefits of journaling. Weather you do an unorganized brain dump or more systematically reframing exercise, you will feel better in the moment and start your jo…

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New Non-Opioid Pain Medication: Journavx 9:53

3M ago9:53

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Fibromyalgia is an amplifier: any type of pain we experience, fibromyalgia cranks it up a notch. At the same time, we know that it’s crucial to treat pain early. Once we experience an injury or some trigger of acute pain, it’s important to address it as soon as possible to reduce the risk of it becoming a chronic issue. For many of us with fibromya…

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Ep. 157 - Rethinking Nourishment with Barb Sheldon 1:06:56

3M ago1:06:56

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. If you think today's episode is a "diet" episode, think again! We are talking about food for nourishment aside from the …

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8. Experience Pain During Burnout? - When Stress Gives You Pain 14:34

3M ago14:34

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Did you know that the best way to predict if someone has back pain, is not to do an MRI of their spine, but of their brain? Research shows that most of the pain does not come out of physical damage, even if the doctor says so, but from stress, high demands and worrying. And the way to healing is not pain killers or surgery, but easing the stress an…

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Replay: Special #4: How Do You Become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®? 35:43

3M ago35:43

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Welcome to the final episode of our special Be a Coach series. So far, I’ve answered questions about our Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® class and what it takes to become a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®. Some of the topics covered in the first three parts of this special series were what a Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® and a Certified Fibromyalgi…

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Ep. 156 - Heart Health for Women with Dr. Jayne Morgan 1:01:42

3M ago1:01:42

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. February is Women's Heart Health month and for today's episode, I am joined by the extraordinary Dr. Jayne Morgan, Cardi…

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7. Stuck in Your Fatigue? 4 Treatments to Fight Exhaustion and Stop Brain Fog 17:30

3M ago17:30

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Are you stuck in your burnout? Have you reached a plateau, or feel that the treatments you are given don’t help as much as you’ld want? When I was sick, the treatment I was given actually made me worse. When I learned about the brain and the nervous system I learned how to personalize my recovery, so I could do the things that relieved stress for m…

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Special Announcement: Join the Living Well With Fibromyalgia Summit! 2:25

3M ago2:25

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We're in the middle of the summit, Living Well With Fibromyalgia: Real Patients, Expert Advice, Proven Results, and don't have a podcast episode for you this week. In case you missed the previous announcement about the summit, it's a unique event that started on January 20th, but it's not too late to join us for free. It features real patients who …

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Ep. 155 - Health Optimization in Perimenopause with Dr. Scott Sherr 1:19:02

3M ago1:19:02

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Dr. Fiona Lovely is a longevity, health and wellness expert with specialties in menopause medicine, functional neurology and functional medicine. She is speaking to the topics of women's health around perimenopause and menopause. What does it take to optimize health at perimenopause and menopause? Dr. Scott Sherr is here to help us sort through the…

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6. Why Trying to Heal Faster is Making Your Fatigue Worse 11:11

3M ago11:11

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During my recovery I read everything on stress and burnout I could find and tried every new technique. I approached each doctor’s appointment as if it were a courtroom trial. But real progress began when I let go of the pressure to heal on a specific timeline. Putting pressure on yourself keeps your brain on high alert, which worsens symptoms. By l…

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Replay: Special #3: Why Should You Consider Being a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®? 37:37

3M ago37:37

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Welcome to episode 03 of our special Be a Coach Series. In this series, I answer questions about our Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® class and what it takes to be a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach®. In episode one of the series, I explained what a Certified Fibromyalgia Advisor® is and what a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach® is. Episode two of the series…

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