Episode #69: The Upgrade - How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond
Previous guest Dr. Louann Brizendine, MD has come back to join us this week to discuss the sequel of #TheFemaleBrain, THE #UPGRADE: HOW THE FEMALE BRAIN GETS STRONGER AND BETTER IN MIDLIFE AND BEYOND.
Dr. Brizendine was among the first to explain why women think, communicate, and feel differently than men. Now, inspired by her own experiences and those of the thousands of women at her clinic, she has a message that is nothing short of revolutionary.
In this episode, we cover:
- The Purpose of #Hormones
- #Cognitive abilities in midlife
- On releasing your "Worry Maglock"
- Science on #Mantra Practice
- Microbiome nourishing
- Tips for sleep and alcohol problems
- The positivity effect research
Helpful Links:
- Dr. Louann Brizendine - Author of THE UPGRADE, The Female Brain and The Male Brain
- Follow her on:
Instagram: @louannbrizendine
Facebook: @drlouannbrizendine
Twitter: @louannbrizendine
- Episode 38: Dr. Louann Brizendine on The Female Brain, Hormones and Behavior
- Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108
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Frequently asked
What is The Upgrade about?
Dr. Louann Brizendine's book explores how the female brain gets stronger and better in midlife and beyond, building on her earlier work in The Female Brain.
What is the "Worry Maglock" discussed in the episode?
It's a term for a pattern of getting stuck in worry, and the episode covers the science on releasing it along with mantra practice and nourishing the microbiome.
What does the episode say about sleep and alcohol in midlife?
Dr. Brizendine shares tips for sleep and alcohol problems in midlife, along with research on the positivity effect that tends to increase with age.
References
- Listen: Episode #69 - The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond— The Rose Woman Podcast
- The Upgrade— Dr. Louann Brizendine
- The Upgrade— Penguin Random House
- Dr. Louann Brizendine— Dr. Louann Brizendine
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Christine Marie Mason is the founder and CEO of Rosebud Woman, a leading brand in women’s intimate wellness and self-care. She is the author of six books on embodiment, intimacy, and awakening, and the host of The Rose Woman podcast—ranked in the top 5% worldwide. A longtime yoga and consciousness teacher, Christine writes and speaks on women’s health, sexuality, and midlife vitality, helping people cultivate love, reverence, and radiant wellbeing in every stage of life.