The Brain Health Kitchen Podcast

Better Questions, Better Healthcare with Dr. Lucy McBride

What if getting better healthcare starts not with another test or tracker, but with knowing what you actually need from your doctor? In this episode, Annie sits down wit

Foods to Limit or Avoid for Brain Health

We talk often about the foods to add for brain health. But what about the foods and drinks that are better eaten less often? In this Summer Highlights episode, Jenny rev

Is It Normal Aging—or Something More with Dr. Kellyann Niotis?

In this Summer Highlights episode, Annie revisits her conversation with preventive neurologist Dr. Kellyann Niotis about what we can learn from our genes—and why they are

45% of Dementia May Be Preventable. What Does That Mean For You?

Nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to risk factors we can change. That means there are meaningful steps we can take—through healthcare, lifestyle, and the choice

The Gut-Brain Connection: Summer Highlights with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz and Dr. Trisha Pasricha

How fiber, the microbiome, stress, and the aging gut shape brain health. In this Summer Highlights episode, Dr. Annie Fenn and Jenny Shilling revisit key moments from tw

Summer Highlights: Build a More Resilient Brain with Dr. Tommy Wood

How do we build a brain that can stay resilient as we age? In this summer highlight, Dr. Annie Fenn revisits her conversation with Dr. Tommy Wood, author of The Stimulat

Omega-3s: Food, Supplements, and Brain Protection with Dr. Ed Park

What the latest research says about DHA, APOE4, cognitive decline—and the emerging science of creatine  Dr. Ed Park is Annie’s go-to expert for making sense of omega-3 r

The New Frontier of Dementia Prevention with Cédric Gousseau

In this episode of the Brain Health Kitchen podcast, Annie talks with Cédric Gousseau, co-founder of BetterBrain, about what it means to be proactive about brain health b

What Alzheimer's Taught Travis Macy About Family, Fear, Living Fully—and Healing After Concussion

In this episode of the Brain Health Kitchen podcast, Annie talks with Travis Macy — endurance athlete, coach, speaker, author, podcast host, and longtime Alzheimer’s advo

Brain Games, Multitasking, and the Myth of Mental Rest with Dr. Julie Fratantoni

In this episode of the Brain Health Kitchen podcast, Annie talks with cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Julie Fratantoni about how to support cognitive longevity — the ability

Food, Mood, and the Modern Brain with Dr. Drew Ramsey, Part 2

In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Annie Fenn continues her interview with Dr. Drew Ramsey, a psychiatrist, author, and pioneer in nutritional psychiatry. This episode

Healing the Modern Brain with Dr. Drew Ramsey—Mental Fitness, Food, Connection & Attention

In this first part of a two-part conversation, Dr. Annie Fenn sits down with her friend and colleague Dr. Drew Ramsey, a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, au

14 Ways to Protect Your Brain — The Dementia Prevention Checklist Everyone Should Know

Dementia can feel frightening and inevitable, but the science tells a more hopeful story: many risk factors are modifiable, meaning they can be influenced by habits, heal

What Every Woman Should Ask Her Doctor About Brain Health with Barbie Boules, RDN

In this episode of the Brain Health Kitchen podcast, Annie talks with Barbie Boules, a registered dietitian specializing in women’s midlife brain health and Alzheimer’s p

What You Can Do Now to Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia with Dr. Kellyann Niotis

Dr. Kellyann Niotis is the first fellowship-trained preventive neurologist specializing in risk reduction strategies for neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s

The 4 Nutrition Workhorses For Gut Health with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz Part 2

The Gut-Brain Connection, Part 2: What to Eat for a Healthier Gut and Brain with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, we move from

How Fiber Shapes Your Gut — and Your Brain with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

This one dietary shift can influence gut health, inflammation, and cognition. In this episode, Dr. Annie Fenn is joined by Will Bulsiewicz—known to many as Dr. B—to expl

6 Foods that Accelerate Brain Aging

In this episode, Dr. Annie Fenn and Jenny Shilling shift the focus from what to add to a brain-healthy diet to what to limit. While most guidance emphasizes abundance—veg

The Caregiver Crisis: Why Taking Care of Yourself Matters with Emma Heming Willis

In this special episode, Dr. Annie Fenn sits down with Emma Heming Willis to talk about the reality of caregiving—what it demands, what it takes out of you, and why no on

Menopause and the Brain: What the Research Really Says with Dr. Lauren Streicher

In this episode of the Brain Health Kitchen podcast, Dr. Annie Fenn is joined by Dr. Lauren Streicher, a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern U