140. DR. SARAH MCKAY: Optimizing your wellness + performance through the lens of Neuroscience.

<p class="" data-pm-slice="0 0 []">This week’s phenomenal guest is Dr. Sarah McKay.</p> <p class="">Sarah is an Oxford University-educated neuroscientist, educator, presenter, media commentator, director of The Neuroscience Academy, and author of The Women’s Brain Book: The neuroscience of health, hormones, and happiness.</p> <p class="">I had been a fan of Sarah’s work and her reading book was incredibly inspiring. I had to get her on the show to share her expansive knowledge with you as she breaks down life from the lens of neuroscience.</p> <p class="">In this conversation, we talk about:</p> <ul data-rte-list="default"> <li> <p class="">The power of thoughts + how to disrupt negative thoughts with new stimuli</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Processing- and the brain’s role as a predictive machine craving certainty.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">How to soothe the brain during times of high-stress </p> </li> <li> <p class="">The female lifespan through neuroscience from puberty, adolescence, pregnancy, and menopause.</p> </li> <li> <p class="">The large influence of socialization on our mood (overpowering hormonal influence)</p> </li> <li> <p class="">Key components to prioritize to cultivate optimal health: sleep + socialization</p> </li> </ul> <p class="">I’m honored to have Sarah on the show and cannot recommend her work enough.</p> <p class="">Let us know you’re listening to this episode by sharing it up on your IG stories + tag @drsarahmmckay + @roxylook @blackbeltbeauty</p> <p class="">ENJOY</p> <p class="">xRx</p> <p class="">STAY CONNECTED:</p> <p class="">IG <a href="WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/DRSARAHMMCKAY" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">@DRSARAHMMCKAY</a></p> <p class="">WEBSITE: <a href="https://WWW.DRSARAHMCKAY.COM" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">WWW.DR.SARAHMCKAY.COM</a></p> <p class="">TWITTER: <a href="https://WWW.TWITTER.COM/DRSARAHMCKAY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@DRSARAHMCKAY</a></p> <p class="">Are you loving BlackBeltBeauty Radio? We would LOVE your support! Subscribe, share + give our podcast a <a h