Understanding the changes in the brain before, during, and after menopause. Discussing the structural and metabolic changes that happen during menopause. As well as what you can do to protect your brain.  Referenced Article - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-90084-y.pdf Chronic Cardio - https://better-with-dr-stephanie.simplecast.com/episodes/geeky-magic-chronic-cardio-PfBmncuA Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie Episode Overview: 0:30 Introduction5:12 Discussing The Paper8:12 Structural Changes10:48 Metabolic Changes12:45 Grey Matter Volume17:14 White Matter Volume18:30 Energy Metabolism20:30 Brain Health22:36 Methods for BDNF Growth - Fasting, Sleep, Ketosis24:00 Metabolic Health and Ketogenic Diet26:17 Keto Flu28:58 What Can You Do? Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimahttps://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site:https://hellobetty.club/ More information about the book at The Betty Body Book Join the Betty Booty ChallengeJoin the Hello Betty Community here!