Host Dr. Andrea Wilkinson has a PhD in Psychology, with a specialization in Cognitive Aging. She has been studying brain fitness and cognitive maintenance for over 15 years. The BrainShape Podcast discusses the hottest issues, topics, interests and concerns related to healthy aging and brain health for aging adults, older adults, seniors and baby boomers who want to learn about how to stay mentally and physically engaged for as long as possible. What are the tips and techniques that promote successful aging? How do I age well? How can I improve my brain health and memory? How can I protect my brain against disease and illness? What is brain plasticity? How does food, nutrition and fitness affect the aging brain? What lifestyle promotes healthy and successful aging? Welcome to the BrainShape Podcast where Dr. Andrea answers all of your questions and so much more! Week after week, Dr. Andrea cuts through the noise of an ever growing, ever changing world of brain health. She shares her expertise on healthy aging and has in-depth conversations with experts and knowledge leaders. On this podcast, we talk about everything that impacts healthy aging from fitness, brain food, nutrition, socializing, sleeping habits, mental stimulation, meditation, the downside of brain games, memory, cognition, family, travel, lifestyle, habits, retirement, volunteering and so much more! Dr. Andrea gives you actionable and tangible tips, tools and techniques backed-up by real scientific studies that will get you inspired and help you to keep your brain in shape. To stay in touch with all things BrainShape, you can check out www.BrainShape.ca and follow Dr. Andrea Wilkinson on social media @BrainShapeTO.
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In this episode, we're sharing Part 2 of Dr. Andrea’s interview on the Feeling Forwards Podcast with Elizabeth Gould. Elizabeth is a best-selling author, entrepreneur & personal reinvention coach. Sh…
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If you (or someone you know) is suffering from narcissistic abuse, then you’ll want to listen to this conversation with recurring guest Dr. Mariette Jansen. Narcissists have an inflated sense self, a…
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Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by the tasks in front of you that you are rendered almost paralyzed in your ability to “do the work?” An overactive nervous system can be debilitating. This is becau…
Happy New Year!! As we embark on a new year – I just want to take a moment to share my appreciation for you. It has been such an honour having you as a listener in 2021 and I am excited for the new g…
How do you feel about the year that has just passed? What accomplishments have you achieved in 2021? What are you most proud of? Reflecting on the changes you’ve made in your life (no matter how smal…