What My Mom’s Dementia Taught Me About Living Well
I talk with Jenna Abbott about how her mother’s dementia diagnosis inspired her to change her own life, from diet and sleep to exercise and CPAP. This story is about hope, intergenerational healing, and taking control of your brain health.----In this episode, I speak with Jenna Abbott about her family’s journey through dementia and how her mom’s diagnosis motivated her to pursue prevention. Jenna shares her steps—from addressing sleep apnea and diet to uncovering hidden health issues—and the joy she’s found in teaching her grandkids, reclaiming movement, and caring with compassion.----Jenna Abbott is a proactive daughter and health advocate who began her brain health journey after watching her mother decline from dementia. Motivated by family history and her genetic risk, Jenna embraced lifestyle medicine and preventive strategies. Her experience shines a light on the power of early detection, personal agency, and the intergenerational importance of choosing health, especially when the stakes are high.----For over a decade, Dr. Heather Sandison and her team have been redefining what’s possible in cognitive health. Through groundbreaking research, personalized care, and a commitment to holistic healing, we’ve helped countless individuals regain hope and thrive. From reversing early memory loss to restoring joy in daily life, our comprehensive approach is designed with one goal in mind: to help you and your loved ones live better, brighter lives.Subscribe for weekly episodes with top researchers, inspiring recovery stories, and practical tools to support brain health.Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.comLearn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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The Stress Paradox: How Good Stress Keeps Us Young
Dr. Sharon Bergquist shares how good stress and hormesis help you grow stronger, protect your brain, and age well. Learn practical ways to build resilience.----In this eye-opening episode, I talk with Dr. Sharon Bergquist about why stress isn’t always the enemy. She explains how the right doses of “good stress” can repair our cells, protect our brains, and help us age well. Get ready to reframe your relationship with stress — and discover practical steps to grow your resilience.----Dr. Sharon Bergquist is a physician-scientist, professor, and bestselling author of The Stress Paradox. Known as the “Good Stress Doctor,” she’s changing how we think about stress, resilience, and aging. Her work empowers people to harness mild, intentional stressors to activate the body’s natural healing potential — bringing the cutting-edge science of hormesis into our daily lives with simple, practical steps.----For over a decade, Dr. Heather Sandison and her team have been redefining what’s possible in cognitive health. Through groundbreaking research, personalized care, and a commitment to holistic healing, we’ve helped countless individuals regain hope and thrive. From reversing early memory loss to restoring joy in daily life, our comprehensive approach is designed with one goal in mind: to help you and your loved ones live better, brighter lives.Subscribe for weekly episodes with top researchers, inspiring recovery stories, and practical tools to support brain health.Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.comLearn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
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Hope in Ketosis: Nancy and Jerry’s Road to Cognitive Recovery
In this deeply personal conversation, Jerry and Nancy Nelson open up about their emotional journey through Alzheimer’s—sharing how ketogenic therapies, spiritual grounding, and daily mindset practices help them stay connected. If you’re a caregiver or navigating cognitive decline, this episode will stay with you.----In this special episode, I talk with Jerry and Nancy Nelson about their shared journey through Alzheimer’s. From the science of ketosis to the spiritual practices that keep them going, their story is filled with raw honesty, love, and deep humanity. This conversation is a lifeline for anyone caregiving or facing cognitive change.----Jerry and Nancy Nelson are a couple navigating Alzheimer’s with courage, vulnerability, and love. As caregiver and patient, they’ve chosen to share their personal story to bring comfort and insight to others walking the same path. Their journey blends science and spirit, making this episode a testament to the human capacity for resilience, connection, and hope in the face of cognitive decline.----For over a decade, Dr. Heather Sandison and her team have been redefining what’s possible in cognitive health. Through groundbreaking research, personalized care, and a commitment to holistic healing, we’ve helped countless individuals regain hope and thrive. From reversing early memory loss to restoring joy in daily life, our comprehensive approach is designed with one goal in mind: to help you and your loved ones live better, brighter lives.Subscribe for weekly episodes with top researchers, inspiring recovery stories, and practical tools to support brain health.Explore More:Reversing Alzheimer’s Course: https://www.maramaathome.com/Dr. Sandison’s Latest Book: https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/Learn More at: https://www.drheathersandison.comLearn About Marama: https://www.maramaexperience.com/Learn About Solcere: https://www.solcere.com/ Follow Dr. Sandison:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.heathersandison/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSandisonND/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-sandison-nd-31357241----PODCASTThank you for listening. Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
Welcome to ThinkWell AgeWell with Dr. Heather Sandison, New York Times bestselling author of Reversing Alzheimer’s. This podcast celebrates aging as a time of meaning, connection, and joy. From doctors and scientists to those with real, lived experience, each episode uncovers tools, perspectives, and practices to help you stay sharp, live fully, and age well. Join us as we explore brain health, longevity, and what it truly means to thrive in your later years.
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