In this episode, we invited nutritionist and life coach Sonya Reynolds in to share her expertise on supporting neurological conditions through nutrition.

Following Sonya's daughter's unexpected epilepsy diagnosis, she deployed her knowledge of diet and complementary medicine to drastically change her daughter's health. She now helps families in similar circumstances and has a special interest in applying her nutritional detective skills to chronic gut disorders and supporting families to navigate the keto diet.

Sonya and Bec discuss;

• Navigating an epilepsy diagnosis
• The gut-brain connection
• The role of diet in neurological disorders
• Uncovering triggers for neuroinflammation
• Blood-brain barrier and immune dysregulation
• Key dietary and supplement choices for better brain health

[00:33] Introducing Sonya Reynolds

[01:58] Sonya's journey with her daughter's epilepsy diagnosis

[04:19] The role of the keto diet in neurological healthcare

[08:05] Using medium-chain triglycerides in keto

[10:03] Supporting the protein needs of keto

[15:45] The importance of the gut and the gut-brain connection

[22:32] The addictive nature of casein

[25:10] Gluten: not just a problem for coeliacs

[30:17] Essential fatty acid deficiency

[32:45] Finding triggers for neuroinflammation

[36:16] Blood-brain-barrier dysregulation

[35:16] Immune dysregulation and inflammation

[36:38] Gut health and the microbiome

[39:34] Mould as a neurological risk

[40:47] Summary: considerations for overall brain wellbeing

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In this episode, Bec speaks to Christine Pope. A Sydney-based naturopath, nutritionist and homeopath with a special interest in cognitive health, healthy ageing, and women's health. Christine has developed her signature 'Ageing Outrageously" program to support her client's journey to age with vigour and vitality.

Bec and Christine cover:

• How a surgical procedure left Christine with her own cognitive health recovery journey
• Why women are more at risk for cognitive decline
• Why Alzheimer’s disease is called type 3 diabetes
• What is neuroplasticity & how can it be supported?
• What is the glymphatic system?
• The key brain foods and lifestyle factors you can be doing to protect your current and future brain health

[00:00] Welcome to Brain Awareness Week

[01:07] Introducing Christine Pope

[01:59] What is 'ageing outrageously'?

[02:50] Learning from neurology pioneers; Dr Dale Brederson and Dr Terry Wahls

[06:10] Why is Alzheimer's disease called Type 3 diabetes?

[07:11] Common cognitive health disruptors

[08:30] Hacking blood sugar for better brain health

[10:56] What is the glymphatic system?

[13:44] What is neuroplasticity & how can we support it?

[18:18] Why do women have higher cognitive decline risks?

[21:55] Brain Foods: essential fatty acids

[26:40] Brain Foods: berries

[28:04] Brain Foods: greens

[30:14] Brain Foods: eggs

[33:33] Prioritising exercise for better brain health

[40:10] Christine's journey with cognitive health

Connect with Christine Pope.

Christine's Better Brain Health [FREE WEBINAR].

Learn More About Christine's Ageing Outrageously Program.

Dr Dale Brederson's TED Talk: A Precision Approach to Ending Alzheimer's Disease.

Dr Dale Brederson's Book: The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline.

Dr Terry Wahls: The Wahl's Protocol.

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