The Ultimate Guide to the Female Brain: Neuroscientist Reveals How to Boost Mood, Energy, & Focus

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<p>This episode will change how you understand your brain – and yourself. </p><p>If you’ve ever felt like your brain is working against you – think brain fog, mood swings, and exhaustion – you’re not crazy, you’re not broken, and it’s not your fault. </p><p>Today, world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay joins Mel for a groundbreaking conversation that will completely transform how you understand your brain. </p><p>Dr. McKay has spent 30 years studying the brain. She holds a Doctorate in neuroscience from Oxford University and flew over 10,000 miles from Australia to sit down with Mel for this conversation. </p><p>In this episode, she reveals the 3 factors that influence how your brain develops. She also  tells you how you can use that information to reset your brain for a better mood, more energy, and greater mental clarity. </p><p>Whether you’re a woman looking for answers about why your brain is freaking out during PMS, or you are forgetting things during pregnancy or menopause, this is a must listen. </p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn: </p><p>-The 3 forces that shape your brain before you're even born and how they differ if you are male or female </p><p>-What’s actually happening in your brain during PMS, pregnancy, and menopause and why it’s not what you think </p><p>-What men need to know about the female brain and what it reveals about their own </p><p>-The long-term impact of telling a young girl she’s “not a math person” </p><p>-Why your brain shrinks during pregnancy and how that helps your baby </p><p>-The real role of hormones in memory, mood, and mental health </p><p>What you’ll learn today will give you a deeper, research-backed understanding of how the brain really works, and how powerful it truly is. </p><p>This isn’t about fixing your brain. It’s about understanding it and learning how to work with it. </p><p>For more resources, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-302/" target="_blank">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p><p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-275/" target="_blank">The Body Reset: How Women Should Eat & Exercise for Health, Fat Loss, & Energy</a></p><p>Connect with Mel: </p><p> </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank">Mel's TikTok </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46PVnPs" target="_blank">Sign up for Mel’s personal letter </a></li><li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></li></ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>