Ep 59: The Science of Staying Sharp: Simple Habits to Nurture Your Mind at Any Age (ft. Dr. John Randolph)
Episode description
In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. John Randolph - a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, brain health consultant, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine. He’s the past president of both the National Academy of Neuropsychology and the New Hampshire Psychological Association, and his research focuses on cognitive health, executive functioning, and resilience. He’s also the author of The Brain Health Book: Using the Power of Neuroscience to Improve Your Life.
In our conversation, Dr. Randolph breaks down the CAPE model—a simple and powerful way to think about and take care of our brain health. We talked about cognitive strategies, activity engagement, preventing cognitive problems, and education about our brains. And, how small, consistent actions can make a big difference in our long-term brain health. We also discuss the impact of sleep, exercise, and social connections, which was validating for me as this is what I always like to ask my clients about. Dr. Randolph also shares a little about the research he’s doing with people with multiple sclerosis to figure out how to improve cognitive resilience. Our brains are fascinating, so listen today to learn how we can extend and enrich our lives by taking care of them!
Show Notes
Learn More About Dr. John Randolph
https://www.randolphnp.com/about-dr-john-randolph
The Brain Health Book: Using the Power of Neuroscience to Improve Your Life
https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393712872
12 ways to keep your brain young
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/12-ways-to-keep-your-brain-young
Build Better Work Habits: How Your Brain Changes with Practice
The Quiz My Colleague Used With Her Client
https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register
Learn More About 1:1 Coaching
https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/how-it-works
Learn More about BrainTracks Teacher Professional Development
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