Is It Hot In Here? Menopause Podcast

The Proven Diet To Prevent Alzheimer's And Boost Brain Health – Kimberley Wilson


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Psychologist and nutrition expert Kimberley Wilson joins Dr Naomi Potter to reveal the diet every woman over 40 should be eating for optimal brain health.


From the truth about caffeine, to the foods that can reduce brain ageing by 11 years, to the diet that can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s, Kimberley shares science-backed, practical advice that every midlife woman needs to hear.


There aren't many conversations out there that could quite literally transform you life, but this is definitely one of them.


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Follow Kimberley below:

Kimberley's Instagram: @foodandpsych

Kimberley's TikTok: @foodandpsych

Kimberley's YouTube: @FoodAndPsych

Kimberley's Substack: https://substack.com/@foodandpsych

Kimberley's podcasts: https://www.kimberleywilson.co/podcasts

Kimberley's books: https://www.kimberleywilson.co/books


Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below:

Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotter

Naomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter


00:00 – Welcome & why Kimberley blends psychology with nutrition

01:20 – The prison study that proved food can change behaviour

03:25 – How a healthy brain “plays in harmony”

04:19 – Healthy fats for your brain: what they do and why they matter

06:31 – Don’t like fish? The algae supplement option made simple

08:17 – Can we eat fish and still care for the oceans?

09:44 – A daily handful of leafy greens can keep your brain younger

12:07 – Power foods: berries, good olive oil, tea & coffee for focus

14:47 – Coffee truths: benefits, how much, and decaf if you’re sensitive

17:02 – Good vs “not-so-good” fats + an easy brain-friendly way of eating

19:08 – Menopause, oestrogen & why women’s dementia risk is higher

23:32 – What the research says about omega-3s and B vitamins

26:53 – B vitamins made easy: where to get them (incl. B12 if plant-based)

30:53 – Brain fog in menopause: what it is (and isn’t)

32:36 – Hydration hacks: sip smarter to calm stress and think clearer

35:24 – Rethinking stress hormones: fuel for your brain in busy seasons

40:57 – Long-term stress, nutrients & a surprising real-life study

43:38 – Small-but-mighty minerals: zinc, iodine, magnesium

47:28 – How culture shapes how we feel about ageing and menopause

50:31 – Exercise for your brain: why cardio and strength both help

53:08 – Q&A: Is it brain fog or dementia? Signs to look for

55:13 – Kimberley’s Bake Off fun, current projects & what’s next

58:00 – Wrap-up & where to find more help and resources


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