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

Order my new book, The Let Them Theory 👉 https://bit.ly/let-them 👈 It will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. It all begins with two simple words: Let Them. 🔥 — This episode will change how you understand your brain – and yourself. 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. Today, world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay joins Mel for a groundbreaking conversation that will completely transform how you understand your brain. 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. 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. 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. 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. This isn’t about fixing your brain. It’s about understanding it and learning how to work with it. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-302/ Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome 01:31 Your Brain is Not Broken 06:07 How the Female Brain Actually Works 20:42 The 3-Part Framework to Rewire Your Brain 26:23 How Puberty Rewires the Brain 38:19 What Happens to Your Brain Without Sleep 39:41 This Is Your Brain on Your Period 42:16 What the Pill Really Does to Your Brain 47:59 Motherhood Changes Your Brain, Here’s How 57:44 How Menopause Reshapes Your Brain 01:10:37 Your Brain Is Stronger Than You Think — Catch full episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast here on YouTube https://bit.ly/tmrp_playlist 📺 Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast while you're on-the-go! https://link.chtbl.com/DAinFkFf?sid=listennow 🎧 Available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. New episodes drop every Monday (to start your week) and Thursday (to get you through it). — Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for my newsletter written to YOU at: https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter — Looking for my books on Amazon? Here they are! The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3C3yQVb High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/3372Rl9