Ever wonder why you can still remember your home phone number from childhood, but forget someone’s name seconds after meeting them? That’s not memory loss—it’s your memory systems doing exactly what they’re designed to do. 

In this episode, I’m breaking down the four main types of memory, how they work, and why understanding them is essential for protecting your brain health, especially during menopause.

What to Listen For

• [00:01:00] Why memory isn’t a single process—and what that means for brain fog and forgetfulness
• [00:02:00] The top 2 myths about memory (and what science says instead)
• [00:04:00] How forgetting can actually be a healthy brain function
• [00:05:00] The difference between sensory, working, and long-term memory
• [00:06:00] What working memory really does—and why yours may feel overloaded lately
• [00:12:00] What episodic memory is and why it’s the first to decline with Alzheimer’s
• [00:15:00] The role of semantic memory in remembering facts and concepts
• [00:18:00] Procedural memory and why Alzheimer’s patients can still play piano
• [00:22:00] How all your memory systems work together, like a jazz band
• [00:23:00] The impact of menopause on memory and the role estrogen plays in brain health

When you understand how your memory systems function—and how they’re affected by things like menopause and stress—you can take meaningful action to support your brain. 

 🎧 Listen now and share this episode with a friend who keeps losing track of her phone. Stay tuned for Part 2 of the Boosting Memory series.

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