Welcome to Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, where we delve into the science of thriving through adversity. In this episode, host Joahanna Wickramaratne explores the complex intersection of hormones and mental health with the brilliant Assoc. Prof. Caroline Gurvich. Get ready to uncover the secrets to unlocking women's mental health and resilience.
Assoc. prof. Caroline Gurvich is the Deputy Director of HER Centre Australia and the Head of the Cognition and Hormones Group. She is also an associate professor at Monash University. With her extensive research and expertise, Assoc. Prof. Caroline Gurvich is dedicated to understanding the intricate relationship between hormones and cognitive functioning in women.
In this episode, Assoc. prof. Caroline Gurvich shares her insights on how hormonal fluctuations throughout a woman's life—such as during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause—impact mental health and cognitive functioning. She highlights the importance of mindfulness practices, like meditation and yoga, in building resilience against mental challenges linked to hormonal changes.
Assoc. Prof. Caroline Gurvich also addresses the societal stigma surrounding women's hormonal health and discusses how nutrition and lifestyle can bolster resilience against these mental health effects. Through her expert perspective, listeners will gain valuable approaches to support women's mental health and navigate the complexities of hormonal fluctuations.
Follow Assoc. Prof. Caroline Gurvich’s work at: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/caroline-gurvich
Produced by the Personal Resilience Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.
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