094: Protecting Your Brain: Insights on Memory, Sleep, and Brain Health with Scott Warrick

In this episode of Entrepreneur Journeys, my guest, Scott Warrick, shares invaluable insights on self-care and stress management. Scott, a seasoned human resource professional and employment attorney, emphasizes the significance of finding balance in our lives by engaging in activities that bring joy and taking care of both our physical and mental health. He firmly encourages individuals to leave toxic workplaces if necessary and explores the fascinating world of brain health. During our conversation, Scott delves into the impact of treating our brains poorly, shedding light on the importance of maintaining short-term memory. We discuss Cindy’s case, who battles attention deficit disorder and sleep issues, revealing that sleep problems may indicate brain damage. The significance of glucose for brain function and the potential effects of diabetes on irritability and hormonal imbalances also come into focus. Chronic stress poses risks to heart health, with the release of cortisol and adrenaline potentially causing inflammation and damage to the brain. Scott underlines the importance of cultivating positive thinking patterns and nurturing physical health to release stress-reducing chemicals. We also get a glimpse into Scott’s personal journey of brain repair, touching on the remarkable improvements in his son’s brain health. Throughout this episode, Scott shares inspiring stories of individuals who have made positive lifestyle changes, leading to improved health and increased productivity. 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭: ➤ Self-care, stress management and brain health ➤ Scott’s and his son’s personal journey of brain healing ➤ Displacing distress with positive experiences ➤ Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and sleep issues ➤ Fight or flight response and its impact on heart health ➤ Proper dosage and sources for vitamins ➤ Mental health and the reduction or elimination of medications ➤ Recommendations for brain repair activities ➤ The importance of vetting sources and seeking evidence 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwarrickconsulting/ Fee Resources: Videos about BRAIN HEALTH on Scott's website at https://scottwarrick.com/lunch-learn/  𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 Grow your business by speaking on podcasts free guide https://snip.ly/Guest_Success Free resources and events to grow your business by standing out from the crowd: https://snip.ly/JoeMatz 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐞 𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 You can ask me a question and maybe be featured on a future episode. Use this link to record your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/joematz