Mind Matters: How Cortisol Can Hurt Cognitive Function like Memory and Concentration. (Cortisol Unveiled Series)
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of your brain's performance under stress? Discover how chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels could be sabotaging your memory, concentration, and overall cognitive function. We'll reveal the differences between eustress and chronic stress, and how each uniquely impacts your brain. We delve into the critical role of the hippocampus in memory and learning, and examine how prolonged stress can lead to structural changes and deficits. Plus, we'll discuss the detrimental cycle of stress, cortisol, and cognitive impairment, and emphasize the importance of sleep in memory consolidation.
Tune in for our bonus segment (episode 96: You Can Calm Your Mind: Affirmations for Inner Peace and Stress Relief) where we share powerful quotes and affirmations to help you manage stress more effectively.
Engage with us by sharing your personal experiences on stress and cognitive function on our social media platforms.
Here are the earlier episodes from our Unveiling Cortisol series:
Episode 1: Unveiling Cortisol: Exploring its Impact on the Immune System
Episode 2: Shifting the Scale: How Stress Hormones Influence Your Waistline
episode 3: Beyond the Beat: How Cortisol Interacts with Your Cardiovascular System.
Don't miss out on our review of "Burnout: Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Amelia and Emily Nagoski in Foundation Friday episode 94, which is packed with practical self-care advice.
We close with an inspiring quote from David Rock of the NeuroLeadership Institute,
“May your cortisol levels stay low, your dopamine levels high, your oxytocin run thick and rich, your serotonin build to a lovely plateau, and your ability to watch your brain at work keep you fascinated until your last breath. I wish you well on your journey.”
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Chapters
1. Mind Matters: How Cortisol Can Hurt Cognitive Function like Memory and Concentration. (Cortisol Unveiled Series) (00:00:00)
2. Stress Hormone Cortisol and Cognition (00:00:01)
3. Managing Stress Through Quotes and Affirmations (00:16:27)
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