The 3-Phase Framework for a Sharper Brain After 40—Build Your Base, Know Your Numbers, Own Your Outcomes. A Brain Health Framework for Sharper Memory and Better Focus. In this episode of the Healthy Life Approach Podcast, certified functional medicine, nutrition, and brain health coach Kristen Beasley introduces the six pillars of brain health: physical exercise, food and nutrition, metabolic health, sleep and relaxation, mental fitness, and social engagement. Kristen outlines her approach in three phases: Build Your Base, Know Your Numbers, and Own Your Outcomes. She provides actionable tips on improving sleep, metabolic health, and movement, while stressing the importance of tracking progress without obsessing. Sarah, a 51-year-old perimenopausal woman, illustrates how these phases can enhance brain function and overall health. Tune in for practical strategies and insights on taking charge of your brain health journey. Don't miss next week's episode about REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, practical sleep strategies, and more. Show notes and links: https://healthylifeapproach.com/episode-2-brain-fog-in-perimenopause-build-your-base-know-your-numbers-own-your-outcomes.

00:00 Welcome to the Healthy Life Approach Podcast

00:21 The Importance of Quality Supplements

01:34 Understanding Healthcare Dismissal

03:26 Introducing the Brain Health Framework

05:17 Phase One: Build Your Base

12:54 Phase Two: Know Your Numbers

17:10 Phase Three: Own Your Outcomes

21:11 Sarah's Journey: A Practical Example

24:41 Your Weekly Action Plan

25:30 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts