Unmute Your Midlife

E10: How is Sprinting a Secret Brain Hack for Midlife Women? (Growing Neurons and Increasing BDNF)


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Think you’re too old to sprint? Think again, genius.

Here’s the truth: short bursts of high-intensity movement (yes, even 10 seconds of all-out effort) can literally rewire your brain. Sprinting supercharges something called BDNF — Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor — aka the brain’s growth fertilizer.

In this episode, we unpack how sprinting boosts:

  • Memory and focus (hello, goodbye brain fog)
  • Neuroplasticity (your brain’s ability to grow and adapt)
  • Mood and stress resilience (thank you, serotonin and endorphins)
  • Blood flow and energy — so you feel sharp, not sluggish

You’ll learn why this quick, powerful habit can help you think faster, feel younger, and protect your brain against age-related decline — all without spending an hour in the gym.

This isn’t about running marathons. It’s about rewiring your midlife brain one sprint at a time.

Hit play to find out how to hack your hormones, boost your brain, and feel unstoppable again.

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Unmute Your MidlifeBy Joyce McCall