Begin Again with Davina McCall
Begin Again with Davina McCall
Begin Again
How Lifestyle Impacts Brain Aging & Dementia With Brain Expert Kimberley Wilson
1 hour 20 minutes Posted Apr 24, 2025 at 10:04 am.
In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with the brilliant Kimberley Wilson — Chartered Psychologist, brain health expert, and author — for a powerful conversation about the science of the mind, and how we can all take better care of our brains.Kimberly unpacks the latest research around dementia, and challenges the idea that brain decline is just an inevitable part of aging. Instead, she offers practical, science-backed strategies that put the power back in our hands. In this honest and enlightening discussion, Kimberley explains why what we eat, how we sleep, how we move — and how we feel — all play a vital role in protecting our minds. She talks candidly about the myths we’ve been told about memory, menopause, and mental wellbeing, and why it’s never too early — or too late — to start caring for our brains.This is a conversation about ownership, understanding, and the radical potential of prevention. Bringing clarity, calm, and compassion to a topic that affects us all — and her message is as inspiring as it is empowering.📢 Drop a comment: How much focus do you put on Brain health & what’s your biggest takeaway? Follow me here:www.instagram.com/beginagainhttps://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod
Intro
Davina Introduction
Why Our Brains Are Always Hungry
Connecting Nutrition and Mental Health
The Rise of Dementia and Its Impact on Women
How Stress Affects the Body
Aging, Fear, and Self-Perception
Why Brain Health Depends on Nutrition
The Wonders of the Brain
Life 360 Ad
What Supplements Should You Be Taking?
The Importance of Exercise for Mental Health
The Vagus Nerve Explained
Emotions and Their Connection to the Body
How to Talk to Children About Their Bodies
The Truth About Fasting
How to Eat More Nutritiously
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In this episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with the brilliant Kimberley Wilson — Chartered Psychologist, brain health expert, and author — for a powerful conversation about the science of the mind, and how we can all take better care of our brains.Kimberly unpacks the latest research around dementia, and challenges the idea that brain decline is just an inevitable part of aging. Instead, she offers practical, science-backed strategies that put the power back in our hands. In this honest and enlightening discussion, Kimberley explains why what we eat, how we sleep, how we move — and how we feel — all play a vital role in protecting our minds. She talks candidly about the myths we’ve been told about memory, menopause, and mental wellbeing, and why it’s never too early — or too late — to start caring for our brains.This is a conversation about ownership, understanding, and the radical potential of prevention. Bringing clarity, calm, and compassion to a topic that affects us all — and her message is as inspiring as it is empowering.📢 Drop a comment: How much focus do you put on Brain health & what’s your biggest takeaway? Follow me here:www.instagram.com/beginagainhttps://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod  (00:00) Intro (01:28) Davina Introduction (03:36) Why Our Brains Are Always Hungry (10:12) Connecting Nutrition and Mental Health (11:23) The Rise of Dementia and Its Impact on Women (18:43) How Stress Affects the Body (22:29) Aging, Fear, and Self-Perception (26:03) Why Brain Health Depends on Nutrition (32:53) The Wonders of the Brain (37:11) Life 360 Ad (38:17) What Supplements Should You Be Taking? (44:24) The Importance of Exercise for Mental Health (49:44) The Vagus Nerve Explained (54:30) Emotions and Their Connection to the Body (1:00:15) How to Talk to Children About Their Bodies (1:04:34) The Truth About Fasting (1:11:06) How to Eat More Nutritiously (1:16:33) Final Thoughts and Key TakeawaysSponsored by:Life360 - https://www.life360.com/uk/  Download Life360 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices