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BrainShape Podcast

Aug 27, 2019

Your memories help make you who you are. Although the hippocampus is crucial for memory formation, memories are not stored in one specific area of the brain. In fact, strong memories often include sights, sounds, smells, and emotions. So, emotionally powerful memories will link many different areas of the...


Aug 20, 2019

Your gut and your brain are inextricably linked. What you eat and drink affects your body, your brain, your mood, and your risk of disease. Your brain and your gut are physically connected via the spine and your vagus nerve – but, your gut and your brain are also in constant and regular communication. Did you know...


Aug 13, 2019

We’ve talked about it before and we will talk about it again – eating to help support brain health is fundamental. There is no magic bullet, no one food or single vitamin to target – in fact, variety is the key to nourishing your brain. In this episode, we’re talking with Ann Gentry – the founder of "Age like...


Aug 6, 2019

Welcome to the conclusion of our three-part series on happy brain chemicals with Dr. Loretta Breuning. If you missed the last two weeks of the podcast, I strongly suggest that you go back and listen to the three-part series in order, starting with episode #20. In today’s episode, we’ll be taking a deeper dive into...