Women's Performance

Brain Power: Overcoming Brain Fog and Fatigue with Katherine Boere


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If you’ve ever felt mentally foggy or struggled with decision-making during or after a long training session, this episode is for you.Dr. Sara Gross and Dr. Erin Ayala sit down with Katherine Boere, a Ph.D. candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Victoria, whose research explores how the brain recovers from cognitive depletion—especially under the demands of endurance sports.With a background in biomedical engineering and personal experience recovering from brain injury, Katherine brings a unique lens to how physical exertion impacts cognitive resilience, decision-making, and mental recovery.Her research shows:

  • The real cognitive toll of fatigue—particularly in high-performance environments
  •  How low energy availability affects brain function, especially in female endurance athletes
  •  Why fueling and hydration are essential for mental performance, not just physical output
  • The cognitive benefits of outdoor exercise over indoor settings
  • How mindfulness and decision delegation can reduce mental strain during training and racing
  • Simple, everyday strategies to support brain health and cognitive recovery

Whether you're an athlete, coach, or someone curious about boosting brain performance, this conversation offers research-backed strategies you can use right away.

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