In this episode of Untidy, Matilda and Hannah are back with neuroscientist, Dr Sarah McKay, author of The Women’s Brain Book, Baby Brain, and Brain Health for Dummies, to flip the script about our brains in midlife. Are we really the dysfunctional crones the social narrative would have us believe? 

They dig into why we forget words, lose our keys, stumble through brain fog, and rage-sweat at night. Sarah explains these aren’t signs of a slow decline, but instead a time of transformation to something better. She reveals the good news that our brains are moving towards their peak in adaptability, strategic thinking, wisdom, and cognitive flexibility in midlife. This is your permission slip to celebrate the dawn of confidently giving less f*cks!

They discuss the vital basics to achieve longevity, the unsexy role of hearing in brain health, and why physically putting your phone in exile makes you sharper. Sarah shares the good news that we can actually celebrate the beauty of our changing brains.

***TICKETS ARE SELLING NOW for the Untidy girls going LIVE with Chelsea Winter! Sunday, 19th October in Taranaki. Join them for big laughs, good yarns, a stacked goodie bag, and Chelsea signing her new cookbook, Nourish. Link for tickets is in the show notes and @untidypodcast bio  — get in quick before they sell out.***

References mentioned in the show:
Dr Sarah McKay’s website: drsarahmckay.com
Dr Sarah McKay on Instagram: @drsarahmckay
Find Dr Sarah McKay’s books here
Listen the Untidy episode: The myth of ‘Baby Brain’ with Dr Sarah McKay on Spotify
Listen the Untidy episode: The myth of ‘Baby Brain’ with Dr Sarah McKay on Apple
Get your tickets – Untidy podcast LIVE with Chelsea Winter
Preorder Nourish by Chelsea Winter

If you’re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the ‘+ follow’ button in your podcast app and subscribing on YouTube! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community — share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review — it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We’re grateful to have you here! — Hannah & Matty xx

Don’t forget! Untidy is made for YOU — the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast. Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide. Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

In this episode of Untidy, Matilda and Hannah are back with neuroscientist, Dr Sarah McKay, author of The Women&rsquo;s Brain Book, Baby Brain, and Brain Health for Dummies, to flip the script about our brains in midlife. Are we really the dysfunctional crones the social narrative would have us believe?&nbsp;
They dig into why we forget words, lose our keys, stumble through brain fog, and rage-sweat at night. Sarah explains these aren&rsquo;t signs of a slow decline, but instead a time of transformation to something better. She reveals the good news that our brains are moving towards their peak in adaptability, strategic thinking, wisdom, and cognitive flexibility in midlife. This is your permission slip to celebrate the dawn of confidently giving less f*cks!
They discuss the vital basics to achieve longevity, the unsexy role of hearing in brain health, and why physically putting your phone in exile makes you sharper. Sarah shares the good news that we can actually celebrate the beauty of our changing brains.
***TICKETS ARE SELLING NOW for the Untidy girls going LIVE with Chelsea Winter! Sunday, 19th October in Taranaki. Join them for big laughs, good yarns, a stacked goodie bag, and Chelsea signing her new cookbook, Nourish. Link for tickets is in the show notes and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/"> @untidypodcast</a> bio&nbsp; &mdash; get in quick before they sell out.***
References mentioned in the show:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Dr Sarah McKay&rsquo;s website:<a href="https://drsarahmckay.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> drsarahmckay.com</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Dr Sarah McKay on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drsarahmckay/?utm_source=chatgpt.com"> @drsarahmckay</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Find Dr Sarah McKay&rsquo;s books <a href="https://drsarahmckay.com/books/">here</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen the Untidy episode:&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4e0UnMmSRV9gMegAZythDZ?si=e29769d3edc4426b">The myth of &lsquo;Baby Brain&rsquo; with Dr Sarah McKay on Spotify</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Listen the Untidy episode:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/untidy/id1670524338?i=1000632000716">The myth of &lsquo;Baby Brain&rsquo; with Dr Sarah McKay on Apple</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/untidy-podcast-live-with-chelsea-winter-tickets-1633422002179?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl">Get your tickets</a> &ndash; Untidy podcast LIVE with Chelsea Winter</li>
<li aria-level="1">Preorder&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.chelseawinter.co.nz/collections/my-products/products/nourish-preorder">Nourish</a> by Chelsea Winter</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the &lsquo;+ follow&rsquo; button in your podcast app and subscribing on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Untidypodcast">YouTube</a>! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community &mdash; share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review &mdash; it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We&rsquo;re grateful to have you here! &mdash; Hannah &amp; Matty xx
Don&rsquo;t forget! Untidy is made for YOU &mdash; the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a> or email <a href="mailto:hello@untidypodcast.com">hello@untidypodcast.com</a>. Your stories and ideas to help shape the show! Find us online at <a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/">Untidy podcast</a>. Find Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles/">@matootles</a> and get your copy of <a href="https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/the-feel-good-guide-6481627">The Feel Good Guide</a>. Find Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison/">@hannahedavison</a> and her <a href="https://mybigmoments.com/">My Big Moments</a> children&rsquo;s books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments/">@mybigmoments</a>. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

Untidy

Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, parenting, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Come along to connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast, watch us on YouTube, and TikTok. Follow Matilda at @matootles, Hannah at @hannahedavison, and My Big Moments kids' books at @mybigmoments. Check out the website at Untidy podcast. Get in touch!

Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, parenting, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Come along to connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward.&nbsp; Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a>, watch us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Untidypodcast">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@untidypodcast">TikTok</a>. Follow Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles">@matootles</a>, Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison">@hannahedavison</a>, and My Big Moments kids' books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments">@mybigmoments</a>. Check out the website at <a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/">Untidy podcast</a>. Get in touch!