The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones, and Happiness

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Emerging research shows that our early years have a lasting impact on not only our mental and physical health, but our health, wellbeing, and lifespan. I’m joined by</span> <a href="https://drsarahmckay.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Sarah McKay</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, a neuroscientist based in Australia, to discuss the intersection of nature, nurture, and a woman’s brain.</span></p> <p><strong>About Dr. Sarah McKay</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Sarah McKay sums up her research with the words, ‘Nature, Nurture and Neuroplasticity’. Sarah is a neuroscientist and science communicator who specializes in translating brain science research into simple, actionable strategies for peak performance, creativity, health, and wellbeing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As the director of The Neuroscience Academy, Sarah offers training in applied neuroscience and brain health for ‘helping professionals’. Sarah has authored the popular science book, The Women's Brain Book - The Neuroscience of Health, Hormones, and Happiness, which explores women’s health from 'womb to tomb' through the lens of neurobiology. In 2019, she hosted an episode of ABC’s flagship science TV show Catalyst exploring biohacking, brain health, and longevity. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2020, Sarah will take part in Homeward Bound, a women-in-STEMM leadership expedition to Antarctica. Sarah grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand, and after completing her neuroscience degree at Otago University, won a scholarship to Oxford University for her Ph.D. training. After 5 years of medical research in Sydney, Australia, Sarah hung up her lab coat to build a science communications business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sarah combines a wry sense of humor with an uncompromising mind, and whether she's writing or speaking on the TEDx stage she tells science stories in a fun and compelling way. She fe