Visit http://www.cynthiapasquella.com/blog/ for full summaries, videos, and quotes related to this episode. Many people go through their lives feeling like a walking zombie. We think fogginess and forgetfulness are a normal part of getting older. But symptoms like these along with anxiety, depression, and even ADHD, are a result of a condition called “brain fog” – and they’re no joke! In this episode of What You’re REALLY Hungry For, host Cynthia Pasquella and guest Dr. Mike Dow explore the topic of brain fog, what it is, why people get it, and what YOU can do to get rid of it once and for all.  Dr. Mike Dow is a psychotherapist, television personality, and author of The Brain Fog Fix, who teaches his patients small changes that support mental health so they can stop feeling out of control and start to feel more optimistic, energetic, focused, and creative! In this episode, you will discover: 6 common diagnoses that are actually caused by brain fog (this will SHOCK you!) why “senior moments” are NOT a normal part of aging and what you can do to keep your mental edge Mike’s “secret weapon” food for better brain health (hint: it’s cheap and readily available at your supermarket!) the main nutrient your body needs to reduce stress, relieve anxiety, and prevent depression how anxiety and depression are connected to brain fog – plus natural remedies to discuss with your doctor! 3 simple dietary tips to maximize your brain function (they’re simpler than you’d think) and of course, what Dr. Mike is REALLY hungry for – you’ll LOVE his answer! Watch this episode to discover the steps, tools, and beliefs that YOU need to start getting rid of brain fog today!   What You Will Discover In This Episode    0:00 – Intro to Brain Fog: The Cause Of Your Anger, Depression, and Anxiety 3:24 – Introducing Dr. Mike Dow 3:47 – 6 common diagnoses that are actually caused by brain fog (this will SHOCK you!) 4:46 – Why “senior moments” are NOT a normal part of aging and what you can do to keep your mental edge 7:48 – Dr. Mike’s “secret weapon” food for better brain health (hint: it’s cheap and readily available at your supermarket!) 8:32 – The main nutrient your body needs to reduce stress, relieve anxiety, and prevent depression 9:49 – How anxiety and depression are connected to brain fog – plus natural remedies to discuss with your doctor! 12:23 – 3 dietary tips to maximize your brain function (they’re simpler than you’d think) 15:45 – Dr. Mike reveals what he’s REALLY hungry for – I LOVED his answer! 17:15 – YOUR challenge for the week