The Midlife Feast
The Midlife Feast
Jenn Salib Huber RD ND
#162 - Rewiring, Not Retiring: How Your Brain Transforms in Menopause with Dr. Sarah McKay
1 hour 8 minutes Posted Sep 15, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Brain Fog and Midlife Concerns
Dr. Sarah Mackay's Background in Neuroscience
The Brain-Ovarian Axis During Menopause
Hot Flashes and Sleep Disruption
Brain Fog vs. Dementia
Brain Integration in Midlife
Sympathetic Nervous System Activation
HRT and Managing Brain Health
Approaching Brain Health Holistically
Closing Thoughts on Midlife Brain
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Ever walk into a room and instantly forget why you’re there? Or struggle to find words you know are on the tip of your tongue? I have good news for you! You’re not losing your mind. Your brain is simply changing. In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay reveals what’s really behind midlife “brain fog” and why it’s part of a powerful transformation. From hot flashes and sleep struggles to surprising cognitive strengths we gain in menopause, she shares what’s happening inside the b...