493: Brain Fog, Burnout & Hormones: What's Really Happening to Your Brain? With Emma Heming Willis & Dr. Nicole Beurkens
Podcast: Well with Arielle LorrePublished On: Mon Nov 09 2026
Description: In this episode, I'm sitting down with Make Time Wellness co-founder Emma Heming Willis and scientific advisor Dr. Nicole Beurkens to discuss one of the most overlooked aspects of women’s health: our brains. Women face a significantly higher lifetime risk of Alzheimer’s disease than men, yet brain health is rarely part of the everyday wellness conversation. The good news? There’s so much we can do to support our brains now and in the decades ahead.We discuss how hormones, chronic stress, and the mental load women carry affect cognitive health; the connection between estrogen and the brain; and what we should know about hormone replacement therapy. We also get into the practical side of brain health, including the most effective types of exercise, nutrition, supplements like creatine, the importance of social connection, and five key lifestyle factors that can make a meaningful difference.This isn’t a conversation about fearing aging or obsessing over disease prevention. It’s about understanding our brains, taking control of what we can, and making small, sustainable changes that support how we feel and function at every age.Episode Links:Emma IG: https://www.instagram.com/emmahemingwillis/?hl=enDr. Nicole IG: https://www.instagram.com/drnicolebeurkens/?hl=enWhere to buy: www.maketimewellness.com use WELL20 (20% off) & TargetMTW IG: https://www.instagram.com/maketimewellness/Thanks to my sponsorsGo to trykepos.com/WELL and you can receive a limited-time 47% off your first order PLUS they are including free gifts values at $62. With their 30-day money back guarantee you can try it completely risk free.Use code WELL at monarch.com to get your first year of Monarch Core half off at just $50.Let yourself run. Explore the new Peloton Tread Flex at onepeloton.comHead to PaulasChoice.com and use Code Well25 for 25% off your order of $100 or more.Visit parolive.com/WELL to shop the November sale.Visit https://justingredients.com/WELL and use code WELL at checkout for 20% off your first full-price purchase.Go to oseamalibu.com and get 32% off curated holiday sets and an additional 10% off your first order with code well.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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