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When it comes to physical health, it’s no secret that too often research of new medications and studies being released are disproportionately reflective of results based on men. Women’s health issues have been poorly studied for years. More physicians and scientists are starting to shine light on the problems that exist with treating men based studies as sufficient evidence for how to best treat women. Dr. Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist and author of the book, The XX Brain, which dives deep into women’s cognitive health and preventing Alzheimer’s disease.

If you’re curious about how stimulants such as caffeine or alcohol effect you between cycles or how significant physical activity truly is for women over the age of 35, this interview is going to help you get started. As Lisa Mosconi says, it’s not about which is better or more superior. men’s brains or women’s brains, it’s about understanding there are functional differences that we can optimize for to have greater cognitive function and energy throughout our lives.

SHOW NOTES:

Bikini Medicine | Lisa on women’s health is treated indistinguishable from men’s health [1:07]
Ambien Study | A study that revealed how women medicated with Ambien crashed more [4:30]
XX Brain | Lisa on understanding how the xx brain is wired and responds and functions [6:56]
Brain in Puberty | Lisa explains what happens to the brain during puberty for women [13:42]
Brain During Menstrual | How menstrual flow effects women’s changes in the brain [17:10]
Caffeine Stimulants | Lisa explains how to optimize energy from stimulants for your cycle [21:28]
Diet for Your Cycle | How foods functions for women’s brain health and how to optimize [26:39]
Supplements | Lisa shares how to supplement with a healthy diet to optimize xx brain [31:03]
Exercise for Women | Lisa on why consistency is usually more important than intensity [33:05]
Stress in Women | Reducing stress is a brain protective strategy that relies on hormones [38:33]
Tips Against Stress | Practical tips that can help you effectively fight stress day by day [43:13]
Magic of Sleep | Lisa reveals the self care process that happens during sleep [46:41]
Pregnancy & Your Brain | How pregnancy stimulates brain plasticity and connection [50:08]

QUOTES:

“Men's brains and women's brains are not different. In the sense that one is better than the other, [...] the way that the brain is built, or the way the brain functions really dictates different strengths in different vulnerabilities.” [7:54]

“This is a system that works as a system and changes at the same time, and whatever happens to your ovaries has an impact in your brain.” [19:29]

“The truth is that the same exact foods that change your body also really impact the functionality of the brain.” [22:15]

“There's so much more to food than just food. Food is information and food is function, and one of the functionalities of food is that very specific nutrients can literally speak to our cells.” [27:22]

“What the brain wants the minimum, it's a moderate intensity exercise, and the need for frequency ranges between three and five times a week.” [35:03]

“Reducing stress doesn't just save your day, it also really says your brain for the long term.” [40:59]

“Very little has been done for people to really have the tools to cultivate mental health and well being, and we live in a society that consistently prioritizes productivity and just soldiering on and just toughening up, instead of distressing and taking time for yourself.” [41:51]

“If you don't have a healthy lifestyle, you're enabling all your risks to become actual medical issues in a way. Whereas if you have a strong healthy lifestyle, you're effectively reducing this risk and keeping the risks under control…” [49:34]

Follow Lisa Mosconi:

[LisaBilyeu]

What was your biggest takeaway from Lisa’s interview?

[godessunivers]

Wow, this is really mind-blowing! Very informative, think women should know/ share about our health ! Think, we as a women, it's a lot happening with our bodies, which men will never understand. Thank you 🥰

[NathalieLazo]

Incredible person who is reading this. Want to let you know that EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT. Blessings upon blessings come to you daily. Everything you need it’s on its way to you! Be ready to receive! You are healthy. You are strong. You are capable. True wealth is coming for you. You are blessed beyond measure. You are loved so much by many. Receive this TRUTH! Bless you always with everything great you deserve. You are greatness!
~❤️Nat

[therealrawrachael]

Female ADD/ADHD medication efficacy is affected by hormones which makes finding the right and steady dosage far more difficult. They are also often more often overlooked and diagnosed with anxiety rather than ADD as it often presents differently in girls/women. Which completely dismisses the underlying problem.

[TheRealDealJuju]

This..whole..video..😍
Unfortunately, stress is a major factor starting far before 35. Think..middle school..then high school. Going through hormonal changes AND the stress os society AND school expectations

[CN-rzjr]

This makes so much sense. It is well known that alcohol affects men and women differently, so it makes sense that medication would interact with our female bodies differently from males.

[ligiasommers]

Lisa Moscone is so clear, calm, knowledgeable and beautiful that every time I see her name, I want to know more 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻❤️‍🩹🌹✨

[claire-uipu]

I love learning about cacao replacement for coffee ill try it tomorrow because coffee is not sitting well with me right now and I'm right before my cycle. Really interesting

[bingbingfluffbird]

Know thyself, Love thyself, Take Care of thyself, Deeply.
💙🌌

[NKeddle]

Would be amazing to see an interview about HRT, a hugely controversial topic.

[alexma]

How logic and revolutionary at the same time. Great great great input and inspiration ! Thank you both a lot !

[leeannbonnell]

This is an excellent video. You need some good advice, and that is exactly what the author has to offer in her presentation!

[chilloften]

I hope that people do care about their very own health, and get to the root of issues as naturally as possible.

[Marta-zmoe]

Very interesting! I have so many questions though! 1) Does the connection between menopause-dementia worsen for those women taking hormonal birth control that blocks ovulation? 2) Considering the plasticity of the brain, do some of these sex differences in the brain such as the earlier "maturity" of the female brain might be exacerbated or even partly explained by gender norms?

[chocolatesugar]

I need to watch this twice or more...such a juicy video omg

[crystalgreco]

Weight has a lot to do with puberty I've noticed, especially when the kids eat a lot of chicken nuggets hamburgers french fries like a lot of bad calorie stuff especially with the hormones and stuff that we feed animals, is it me or do children pre- puberty get breasts and bigger buttocks now?

[halcyon-cgeb]

May I suggest the book "The 30 day Alzheimer's Solution" by Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, it is excellent : )

[shikastormcrow]

Defo lots of mindblowing info there. Had no idea Alzeimer's affected more women than men :O
Take away from this vid, we can all make healthy lifestyle changes to help our brains and bodies and in turn our overall well being. Thank you for sharing this Lisa and Lisa x'D

[soniamarafigo]

Boa tarde
Peço video com tradução. Gratidão

[growden]

It’s called WHOLE BODY HEALTH. Why does this escape the medical industry?