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Here’s what to expect from this episode:

Curious about the influence of daily routines on the powerhouse of your body—your brain? In this invaluable episode, Dr. Julie Fratantoni and I delve into the crucial reasons to make brain health a priority and reveal common day-to-day activities that could be detrimental to our brain’s well-being. We dig into how key elements like what we eat, how we move, the quality of our sleep, and even the way we talk to ourselves can deeply influence our brain. Ever heard of ‘brain breaks’? We’ll unravel what they are and talk about why making them a part of our daily lives is so crucial!

This episode is brimming with practical advice and simple tweaks to better support your brain health, insights that you can start implementing today to ensure a robust brain in your later years. It’s more than a conversation—it’s a fountain of transformative recommendations beneficial for all. Ready for a journey to enhanced well-being? Fill your water bottle, grab your headphones and let’s get started!

Meet Dr. Julie Fratantoni:

Julie Fratantoni, PhD is the Senior Manager of Research Product Development at the University of Texas at Dallas Center for BrainHealth. She leads the development of The BrainHealth Project – a ten-year, longitudinal research study seeking to define, measure, and improve brain health across the lifespan. She leverages science communication to make neuroscience approachable and behavioral science to create tools that help you become proactive about your brain health.

Topics covered on brain longevity:

• Why brain health is a lifestyle requiring ongoing effort
•  Dr. Julie Fratantoni answers your burning question – can you make up for lost sleep? 
• Why you should be prioritizing sleep and what you can do to prepare for a better night’s rest
• How the actions in your early twenties affect your brain in later years
• What the negative effects of prolonged sitting and lack of movement have on your brain
• How quality social connection contributes to your brain health
• How our brain thrives on positivity 
• The impact your phone has on your brain health and setting healthy boundaries
• What are brain breaks (and what they are not), how often to be taking brain breaks and it’s benefits

Resources Mentioned:

• Register for my FREE Training, 3 Steps to Transform Your Body with Macros
• Sign up for my transformative 8-week course, The Macro Body Method
• Looking to make a transformation of your own with the accountability and support to get you there in 16 weeks? Apply for the Macro Accelerator Program

Connect with Dr. Julie Fratantoni:

• Visit her website
• Follow her on Instagram @drjuliefratantoni 
• Follow her on TikTok: @drjuliefratantoni

Connect with Dani:

• Have any questions for me? Reach out to me here
• Connect with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros

Related Episodes:

• Episode 10: The Psychology Behind Our Eating Behaviors with Jiordana Saade
• Episode 5: 6 Strategies to Get Consistent with Your Health Journey
• Episode 1: 5 Changes I Made That Transformed My Body

More about Mindin’ My Wellness:

The Mindin’ My Wellness podcast is for busy, motivated and health-empowered women who are ready to kick old dieting mentalities to the curb and step into transformed health to look and FEEL their best, without sacrificing a life well-lived. Each week, your host Dani Marenburg and her guests will share top tips on all things macros, movement, mindset and everything in between. You’ll learn simple, effective and sustainable tips you can take away from each episode and implement in your daily life to look and feel like the best version of you.