Sue explores the topic of brain fog - its causes, symptoms, and potential solutions. Drawing from personal experiences and research, she discusses how cognitive impairment can impact daily life and offers practical tips for managing brain fog. From the effects of stress, sleep, and diet to the benefits of exercise and relaxation, the episode provides a holistic approach to improving cognitive function. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Brain fog can be caused by various factors such as hormones, stress, poor sleep, and medication.

• To combat brain fog, it is essential to prioritize getting 8-9 hours of sleep, managing stress levels, and engaging in regular exercise.

• Leisure activities like relaxation and walking in green spaces have been found to help lift brain fog.

• If lifestyle changes do not improve brain fog, seeking medical advice may be necessary to address underlying issues like perimenopause or depressive disorders.

• Holistic health plays a crucial role in high performance and overall fulfillment in life, emphasising the importance of taking care of both physical and mental well-being.

BEST MOMENTS

"I wanted to get to the bottom of what is it that causes brain fog and what can we do about it so that you can manage it and still show up productive and effective."

"I really want you to reflect on you, your situation for brain fog. And this is all just about reducing your stress levels, reducing your alcohol and your caffeine intake, getting good sleep."

"Boosting cognitive function can also be done by volunteering or solving brain puzzles."

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Sue Parker is a mum of 3, entrepreneur, podcaster and global speaker. As a former tech leader and equality & diversity champion, Sue went from burnout to breakthrough. Her journey of becoming an entrepreneur has seen her take the highs and lows life has to offer. From her unspoken post natal depression to opening the WIT global conference speaking to 100k women in 50 countries.

She’s hit imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs and had to unlearn and relearn to start creating a life with more financial freedom and aligned to her values. Still working on her mindset today and supporting other freedom seekers, including side hustlers, career women and business owners. Sue shares her personal challenges, the key lessons and wisdom we can all use to manifesting our life by design.