#667: The Hidden Foods and Habits Fueling Brain Inflammation And How to Reverse It Naturally with Dr. Austin Perlmutter

August 1, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Feeling like you’re stuck in perpetual brain fog?

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Austin Perlmutter, internal medicine physician and NYT bestselling author, for a conversation that just might change how you think about your brain (literally).

We dive into the hidden cause behind brain fog and emotional burnout in perimenopause—brain inflammation—and how it affects everything from your memory to your mood.

Dr. Perlmutter unpacks the surprising foods, habits, and environmental triggers that are lighting up your brain in all the wrong ways—and shares science-backed strategies to help you reclaim your clarity.

If you’ve been blaming yourself for feeling “off,” this episode is your guide to start supporting your brain with what it really needs.

It isn’t just about reversing brain fog—it’s about reigniting your brilliance and finally feeling like you again. Tune in here!

Dr. Austin Perlmutter

Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician, New York Times bestselling author, researcher, podcaster, and health entrepreneur. He’s been featured on PBS, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, NPR, Fox, and other top media outlets. He’s the Managing Director of Big Bold Health and is the CEO of Lichen Air. His main mission is to help people across the world to get their brains “unstuck”.

IN THIS EPISODE

Shifts in midlife that cause brain-related symptoms
Main drivers of brain inflammation and what it can mean for you
The intersection between your immune system and metabolism
How inflammation is related to dementia and depression
Diet and nutrition tips for a healthier brain and body
Movement and resistance training to decrease brain inflammation
Top tips to minimize inflammation and protect your brain

QUOTES

“That may be one of the reasons why postmenopausal women are at higher risk of depression and dementia because estrogen has a neurotrophic role, meaning it helps to regulate neuroplasticity and inflammation in the brain and energy metabolism.”

“The core point here is that the brain seems to have more trouble using fuel as we get older. And this correlates with dementia in particular.”

“I think what has been a deep truth of mine for quite some time is that brain inflammation or inflammation in general can have an impact on cognitive function… and this is an everybody problem. Most importantly, how do we future-proof our brain?”