Insider Strategies
November 18, 2025•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
In Mocktails and More …, Julie Gregory shows how to replace a harmful habit with a restorative one. These alcohol-free mocktails transform the evening wind-down into a neuroprotective ritual that supports calm, balance, and clear thinking long after the glass is empty. Read More »
November 17, 2025•From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
Falling Back: Supporting Mood and Memory Through Shorter Days
As daylight hours shrink and we fall back one hour, there may be subtle shifts in mood, energy, and focus, especially among individuals living with Alzheimer’s or cognitive decline. In his blog, Falling Back: Supporting Mood and Memory Through Shorter Days, Dr. Rao explains how light, movement, and routine play a vital role in maintaining mood and cognitive stability during the darker months. With small adjustments, the season can remain one of warmth, connection, and vitality for both participants and caregivers. Read More »
October 17, 2025•Behavior Change, From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
As cooler weather draws us indoors, it’s a good time to look more closely at the products we use to keep our homes clean. Many common cleaners release chemicals that linger in the air. In this blog, Julie Gregory shares how safer, non-toxic options can help protect your home, and your brain. Read More »
October 17, 2025•From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
A Mindful Kitchen: Where Hygiene Meets Harmony
A toxin-free kitchen is also about what we bring into the space and how the environment in the kitchen makes us feel. Following Julie’s inspiring piece on creating a toxin-free kitchen, Dr. Rao offers further ideas in his blog to help turn the kitchen into a space of healing and joy. From leaving footwear at the door to inviting nature indoors, small mindful practices can transform the kitchen into a healing and joyful sanctuary. Read More »
October 15, 2025•Behavior Change, Insider Strategies, News
In her blog, Across the Finish Line, Valerie Driscoll encourages turning our attention inward to explore our feelings to ultimately aid in setting protocol goals. She reminds us to be kind to ourselves, while crafting our unique healing path across the finish line. Read More »
September 18, 2025•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
Avoid the Hidden Hazards of Laundry
Your laundry may look clean, but hidden toxins and mold could be adding to your body’s burden and undermining brain health. From detergents and softeners to moldy machines, Julie Gregory helps you discover simple swaps and safer habits to protect your clothes, your home, your health, and cognition. Read More »
September 18, 2025•Health Coaching, Insider Strategies, News
This month, Valerie Driscoll shares how a simple statement from a fellow coach turned into a profound coaching moment that made her Bredesen Protocol journey easier. She continues to offer some ideas on how, with a little time and some mindful reflection, you can do the same for yourself. Read More »
August 15, 2025•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
What counts as "toxic" is changing fast, and it’s hard to keep up, especially when you're focused on protecting your brain. Julie Gregory breaks down the latest science on hidden hazards in everyday kitchenware. She offers practical, research-backed advice on what to use instead. From pots and pans to food storage containers, she’ll show you how to outfit your kitchen to reduce your toxic load and support better overall and cognitive health. Read More »