Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Jen Beyst is co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute, an operative division of Transformational Opportunities, Inc. which is a 501(c)3 charity she and her husband, Brian, started. She's a Master Cognitive Function Development Therapist, educational therapist, licensed educator, innovator, author, and certified parenting coach. Her past positions include director of Cognitive Function Development at Polara Health, president of SJ Brain Training and master teacher for a dyslexia institute. She's an ardent speaker who has taught and developed therapists, educators, employees, and students of all ages.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jen talk about…

• (00:00) Intro
• (05:20) Jen's career background and why she started the Cognitive Function Development Institute with her husband
• (7:29) Neurodivergence
• (8:18) How the CFDI works with individuals with impulse control and memory issues
• (15:48) Holistic health and brain function
• (19:19) People who get overwhelmed easily and dissociation
• (23:35) Stress, early childhood trauma, and brain health
• (31:20) Neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and how to keep your brain moving
• (35:04) Changing dysfunctional coping mechanisms
• (44:15) Negativity bias and why your body isn't trying to kill you!
• (48:11) How Jen tests for cognitive function issues
• (52:44) Stories of cognitive development success
• (58:40) Prescription drugs and the CGFI approach
• (01:02:15) Hydration, sleep deprivation, and brain function
• (01:04:40) Outro

For more information, please see the links below. Thank you for listening!

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Nature Wants us to be Fat (book): https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Wants-Fat-Prevent-Reverse/dp/1637740344

Jen Beyst:

• Cognitive Function Development Institute: https://www.cfdinstitute.com
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-beyst-17623122/

Dr. Brian Lenzkes:

• Arizona Metabolic Health: https://arizonametabolichealth.com/
• Low Carb MD Podcast: https://www.lowcarbmd.com/
• Brain Bootcamp: https://prescott-now.com/event/brain-bootcamp-resource-event/

HLTH Code:

• HLTH Code Promo Code: METHEALTH

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