Advocating for Yourself in Midlife with Barbie Boules, The Cognition Dietitian
Capable & Worthy: Fitness, Nutrition, & Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to SuckShow Notes
In today’s SELECTS episode, we’re joined by Barbie Boules,RDN. Best known as The Cognition Dietitian, Barbie is a registered dietitian, cognitive wellness specialist, and optimal aging enthusiast, dedicated to helping women prioritize themselves, experience confidence, excellent health, and genuine joy.
Barbie shares her journey into nutrition and her passion for women's cognitive and cardiometabolic health, especially during menopause. She offers practical steps for maintaining metabolic and brain health, the critical role of metabolic health in brain function, especially in preventing diseases like Alzheimer's, highlighting the urgency and importance of taking preventive measures early on and the Four Pillars of cognitive and metabolic health.
Barbie's expertise and compassionate approach provide listeners with actionable advice on how to maintain a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle, manage stress, and build cognitive reserve through lifelong learning and social connections. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in optimizing their health through midlife and beyond, with a focus on nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness.
“Our brain's health rests on our metabolic health. We have to be metabolically healthy for our brain to thrive.” - Barbie Boules, The Cognition Dietitian
“Stress manifests physically 100% of the time, especially if we're managing stress with food or alcohol.” - Barbie Boules, The Cognition Dietitian
This week on Here’s the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don’t Want Life to Suck: Barbie’s journey to becoming The Cognition Dietitian and her focus on women’s health What is “metabolic health” and why does it matter, especially in midlife? The connection between metabolic health and brain function Practical advice on building muscle and maintaining metabolic health The Four Pillars of cognitive and metabolic health The truth about “hormone balancing” and hormone therapy How to effectively self-advocate during doctors appointments Recommendations for responsible supplementation and identifying nutrient deficiencies
Connect with Barbie Boules, The Cognition Dietitian (and Resources Mentioned): Barbie Boules The Cognition Dietitian on Instagram A Guide to Women’s Health: Fifty and Forward, Harvard Health The Official MIND Diet by Dr. Martha Clare Morris The Brain Health Kitchen: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food by Annie Fenn MD The Vajenda by Dr. (OB/GYN) Jen Gunter
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