Episode 29 | The You Lounge Podcast
🎧 Perimenopause & Brain Health Optimisation: Training Your Mind Like a Muscle

Your brain is your most powerful asset - yet most of us spend more time training our biceps than training our brain. In this episode, we’re diving into brain optimisation for women in perimenopause - because mental clarity, focus, and resilience aren’t just luck… they’re trainable.

We explore the science of neuroplasticity and how your brain can rewire and strengthen at any age. You’ll learn how lifestyle factors like sleep, stress, movement, and nutrition shape brain function - and why brain fog, mood swings, or memory lapses in midlife aren’t something you just have to “live with.”

Nicole breaks down cutting-edge tools and treatments for cognitive health - from TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) like Exomind and red light therapy to nootropics, adaptogens, and brain-boosting nutrition - all grounded in evidence and experience.

You’ll also get practical, science-backed strategies to:
💤 Improve sleep hygiene and recovery
🏋️‍♀️ Boost BDNF through movement and strength training
🥑 Nourish your brain with omega-3s, hydration, and micronutrients
🧘‍♀️ Train your mind with meditation, journaling, and learning

3 takeaways:

1. Your brain health is dynamic - and can be trained.

2. One small habit (like magnesium before bed or morning red light) can change everything.

3. Treat your brain as your most valuable investment - because it is.

✨ Your brain drives everything you do. Choose one upgrade this week - a supplement, a habit, or a mindset shift - and watch your clarity expand. If this episode gave you a boost, share it with a friend who needs one too.