Brain fog is so much more than just feeling tired. It's that frustrating feeling of knowing what you want to say or do, but your brain simply won't cooperate. And whilst it's incredibly common, we're only just beginning to understand what actually causes it.

Watch on Netflix: HERE

In today's episode, we're breaking down the fascinating new research behind brain fog, including:


The three main causes of brain fog, from physical depletion to cognitive overload and neurological disruption


Why chronic stress, anxiety and mental load can leave your brain feeling exhausted


The surprising links between brain fog, inflammation, long COVID and gut health


Why women may be more susceptible to brain fog


The science of sleep, nutrition and the brain's natural cleaning system


What actually helps clear brain fog, beyond just drinking more water and getting more rest

Extra links: 

Brain fog and trauma: HERE

Brain fog and ADHD: HERE

Brain fog and food: HERE

The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist. 

Brain fog is so much more than just feeling tired. It's that frustrating feeling of knowing what you want to say or do, but your brain simply won't cooperate. And whilst it's incredibly common, we're only just beginning to understand what actually causes it.
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
In today's episode, we're breaking down the fascinating new research behind brain fog, including:
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The three main causes of brain fog, from physical depletion to cognitive overload and neurological disruption
</li>
<li>
Why chronic stress, anxiety and mental load can leave your brain feeling exhausted
</li>
<li>
The surprising links between brain fog, inflammation, long COVID and gut health
</li>
<li>
Why women may be more susceptible to brain fog
</li>
<li>
The science of sleep, nutrition and the brain's natural cleaning system
</li>
<li>
What actually helps clear brain fog, beyond just drinking more water and getting more rest
</li>
</ul>
Extra links:&nbsp;
Brain fog and trauma: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5b6iqJLaaf6EF9PL5smTGg?si=97e8dca19bc547e7">HERE</a>
Brain fog and ADHD: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0uUql8R4jrh3wIAtcUXO1b?si=5ae070c902bc4e61">HERE</a>
Brain fog and food: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XbO4j44dBta1a5h2be952?si=197197df56ba4e8d">HERE</a>
The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.&nbsp;

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 

Watch on Netflix: HERE

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now.&nbsp;
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
Subscribe on Substack: @<a href="https://substack.com/@thepsychologyofyour20s">thepsychologyofyour20s</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;

The Psychology of your 20s

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 

Watch on Netflix: HERE

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

Subscribe on Substack: @thepsychologyofyour20s

For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now.&nbsp;
Watch on Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com/thepsychologyofyour20s">HERE</a>
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a>
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a>
Subscribe on Substack: @<a href="https://substack.com/@thepsychologyofyour20s">thepsychologyofyour20s</a>
For business: <a href="mailto:psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;

468. The psychology of brain fog

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