Straight Talk For Real Life

• #035: Ending Alzheimer’s: How to Improve and Protect Your Brain for a Lifetime

  For over 100 years, scientists have searched for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Now, for the first time ever, there is hope. Dr. Dale E. Bredesen, a neuroscientist and neurologist, has announced groundbreaking results from decades of research and a precision-medicine-based protocol that has not only reversed cognitive decline, but has even improved brain function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. In this episode, we provide scientifically based advice for ending Alzheimer’s and living a long, healthy life, free of dementia. Guest: Dale E. Bredesen, M.D., author of The End of Alzheimer’s Program: The First Protocol to Enhance Cognition and Reverse Decline At Any Age.

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• #034: Food for Thought: Optimizing Your Brain Health

  The foods we eat are directly linked to our health and health issues. Recently, scientific studies have shown that what you eat can have a big impact on your mind: how clearly you think, how much energy you have, how you feel . . . even your mood. Learn how to eat a brain-healthy diet. It can optimize your thinking today and can even help prevent brain disorders like MS, ALS, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s in the future. Guest: Brenda Navin, registered dietitian, and founder and president of Launch My Health.

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• #037: The Power of Positivity: Quick Wins for Mental Health

  Dr. Sue Varma talks about her groundbreaking work showing that “optimism” goes beyond just having a positive outlook—it brings about better outcomes: more success, higher incomes and job satisfaction, healthier habits, stronger relationships, and greater overall life satisfaction. And it ultimately can lead to increased happiness. In this episode, we discuss the 8 pillars of Practical Optimism—from creating purpose and processing emotions to cultivating healthy habits and strong social connections. Guest: Dr. Sue Varma, MD, PC, DFAPA, psychiatrist and cognitive behavioral therapist, and author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being.

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• #036: Life In Three Dimensions

  Is there more to life than happiness? For decades, positive psychologists have agreed that there are two crucial dimensions to living a happy and fulfilling life: An overall sense of happiness, and a sense of purpose. In recent years, Dr. Oishi has uncovered a third dimension needed to have a fuller, better life: psychological richness. A psychologically rich life prioritizes curiosity, exploration, and a variety of experiences. Learn how anyone can build a fuller, more authentic life. Guest: Shigehiro Oishi, PhD, positive psychology and happiness expert, and author of Life In Three Dimensions: How Curiosity, Exploration, and Experience Make a Fuller, Better Life.

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• #033: The Secret to Raising Much Healthier and Happier Kids

  Dr. Elisa Song is a trusted pediatrician who provides science-based, easy-to-understand ways to raise happier and healthier kids—starting with a healthy gut microbiome. After training to be a medical doctor, Dr. Song realized that conventional medicine was missing some key components to raising resilient kids with strong immune systems. Today, Dr. Song is an integrative pediatrician who has shared her learning through a comprehensive guide to whole child resilience. Guest: Elisa Song, M.D., author of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids

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