When it comes to physical health, it’s no secret that too often research of new medications and studies being released are disproportionately reflective of results based on men. Women’s health issues have been poorly studied for years. More physicians and scientists are starting to shine light on the problems that exist with treating men based studies as sufficient evidence for how to best treat women. Dr. Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist and author of the book, The XX Brain, which dives deep into women’s cognitive health and preventing Alzheimer’s disease. If you’re curious about how stimulants such as caffeine or alcohol effect you between cycles or how significant physical activity truly is for women over the age of 35, this interview is going to help you get started. As Lisa Mosconi says, it’s not about which is better or more superior. men’s brains or women’s brains, it’s about understanding there are functional differences that we can optimize for to have greater cognitive function and energy throughout our lives. Check out Lisa Mosconi’s latest book, The XX Brain: https://amzn.to/3rBH4ex SHOW NOTES: Bikini Medicine | Lisa on women’s health is treated indistinguishable from men’s health [1:07] Ambien Study | A study that revealed how women medicated with Ambien crashed more [4:30] XX Brain | Lisa on understanding how the xx brain is wired and responds and functions [6:56] Brain in Puberty | Lisa explains what happens to the brain during puberty for women [13:42] Brain During Menstrual | How menstrual flow effects women’s changes in the brain [17:10] Caffeine Stimulants | Lisa explains how to optimize energy from stimulants for your cycle [21:28] Diet for Your Cycle | How foods functions for women’s brain health and how to optimize [26:39] Supplements | Lisa shares how to supplement with a healthy diet to optimize xx brain [31:03] Exercise for Women | Lisa on why consistency is usually more important than intensity [33:05] Stress in Women | Reducing stress is a brain protective strategy that relies on hormones [38:33] Tips Against Stress | Practical tips that can help you effectively fight stress day by day [43:13] Magic of Sleep | Lisa reveals the self care process that happens during sleep [46:41] Pregnancy & Your Brain | How pregnancy stimulates brain plasticity and connection [50:08] Check out our sponsors: Athletic Greens: Go to https://athleticgreens.com/lisa and receive a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase! InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/womenofimpact Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? Calling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be!  Women of EXTRA Impact Subscription Benefits: New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more!  Subscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly. Looking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist.  Want to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab.  Curious about your health? We’ve got you covered in Health Hub.  And of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist  Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices