In this episode, Cathy Sykora welcomes Lyndsey Byrne back to discuss her work as a Cognitive Health Coach, focusing on brain health, dementia prevention, and reversing cognitive decline through the Bredesen Protocol. Lyndsey shares her personal story of helping her mother stabilize Alzheimer's symptoms and explains how this inspired her to dedicate her life to supporting others in similar situations. She outlines the types of clients she works with, the importance of early detection, and the structured yet personalized lifestyle approach she uses to support cognitive health. This episode is rich with insights into the connection between lifestyle and brain function, and how small changes can have a big impact.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- How Lyndsey Byrne's personal experience led her to become a Cognitive Health Coach
- The key components of the Bredesen Protocol for brain health and dementia prevention
- Why sugar and toxins in food and personal care products play a critical role in cognitive decline
- The role of cognitive testing and functional medicine in reversing or preventing dementia
- How the Apollo Health platform supports clients with actionable, data-driven health reports
- Strategies to support both individuals experiencing cognitive issues and their caregivers
- Tools like the Yucca app to make healthier choices in food and personal care products
Memorable Quotes:
- "People think dementia is a death sentence. There's only one direction of travel."
- "If you can cut out sugar, even if you're not going to do anything else, that is huge."
- "The amyloid plaque is not the cause of Alzheimer’s; it's the brain's way of defending itself."
Bio:
Lindsey Byrne helps people to improve their brain health and memory, prevent dementia, and even improve symptoms of cognitive decline. She is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC) and Certified Re:CODE 2.0 Health Coach. Lindsey supports individuals who want to take a proactive approach to cognitive health, whether due to family history or early signs like brain fog, and uses a personalized, natural, and lifestyle-centered strategy.
Mentioned in This Episode:
- FREE Brain Health Guide
- Book: What Did I Come in Here For Again? (UK) | US
- The Cognitive Health Coach Facebook Page
- Bredesen Support UK Facebook Group
- LinkedIn – Lindsey Byrne
- YouTube – The Cognitive Health Coach
- Apollo Health Practitioner Finder
Links to Resources:
- Health Coach Group Website: thehealthcoachgroup.com
- Special Offer: Use code HCC50 to save $50 on the Health Coach Group website
- Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the podcast, please consider leaving a five-star rating or review on Apple Podcasts.
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