The Psychology of your 20s

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468. The psychology of brain fog

Brain fog is so much more than just feeling tired. It's that frustrating feeling of knowing what you want to say or do, but your brain simply won't cooperate. And whilst it's incredibly common, we're only just beginning to understand what actually causes it.

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In today's episode, we're breaking down the fascinating new research behind brain fog, including:

The three main causes of brain fog, from physical depletion to cognitive overload and neurological disruption

Why chronic stress, anxiety and mental load can leave your brain feeling exhausted

The surprising links between brain fog, inflammation, long COVID and gut health

Why women may be more susceptible to brain fog

The science of sleep, nutrition and the brain's natural cleaning system

What actually helps clear brain fog, beyond just drinking more water and getting more rest

Extra links:

Brain fog and trauma: HERE

Brain fog and ADHD: HERE