Insider Strategies
June 19, 2026•Behavior Change, Health Coaching, Insider Strategies, News
In this month’s submission from the coaching team, Valerie Driscoll tells a tale of three gardens and reminds us that the opportunity to practice mindfulness can show up anywhere, if we are willing to lean in and let go. The letting go of how we think things should be and training ourselves to appreciate things as they are is not an act of passivity but one that tends to our well-being in a powerful way. Read More »
June 19, 2026•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
Summer as Medicine: A Seasonal Blueprint for Brain Health
In her blog, “Summer as Medicine,” Julie Gregory explores five key ways to use the season as an opportunity for healing, restoration, and brain health. Rather than asking us to do more, this seasonal blueprint invites us to work with summer’s natural gifts to create rhythms that support energy, resilience, cognitive well-being, and a deeper sense of ease. Read More »
May 15, 2026•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News, Nutrition
Dining out on KetoFLEX 12/3 doesn’t have to mean settling for a dry piece of meat and a lonely broccoli spear. Julie Gregory offers practical strategies for navigating restaurant menus, finding brain-healthy “farm-to-table” options, upgrading meals with healthy fats, and enjoying social dining without compromising your goals. Eating out can still feel delicious, abundant, and deeply satisfying. Read More »
May 14, 2026•From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
In a world increasingly shaped by keyboards and screens, handwriting may offer more than simple self-expression. In his latest blog, Ram Rao, Ph.D., explores emerging research showing that writing by hand engages multiple brain systems tied to memory, learning, and cognitive resilience. From strengthening neural connectivity to supporting emotional well-being, intentional writing may play an important role in maintaining brain health as we age. Read More »
April 16, 2026•Health Coaching, Insider Strategies, News
In this month’s blog, Valerie Driscoll finds a new perspective on the benefits of being single in a world that often warns us of the dangers thereof. Grateful for the new information presented by Dr. Ram Rao in his blog, Surprising Link Between Marriage and Dementia, she explores completely non-scientific evidence as to why being single might, just might, be good for cognitive health. Read More »
April 16, 2026•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
Spring Cleaning for Brain Health
Spring is a season of renewal, making it the perfect time to clean up not only your home, but also the everyday exposures that shape brain health. The food and water you consume, the air you breathe, and the products you use on your skin can all influence inflammation, toxic burden, and long-term cognitive resilience. This season, focus on three simple ways to clean up your environment to support better brain health. Read More »
March 24, 2026•Insider Strategies, News, Nutrition, Recipes
Learn How to Make a Simple Brain-Healthy Meal with Trifecta Meal Prep Items
Make a quick, brain-healthy meal at home as Chef Tsipi Kaplan demonstrates how to prepare nourishing grass-fed beef burgers with rich mushroom sauce and lemon garlic green beans. Using Trifecta meal prep items rich in ergothioneine and beta-glucans, this dish helps reduce oxidative stress, lower inflammation, and support brain health. Read More »
March 18, 2026•Behavior Change, From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
Six Simple Morning Habits That Help Your Brain Thrive
What you do in the first hours after waking may influence your brain health more than you realize. The brain is especially responsive during this time, and small morning choices can shape focus, energy, mood, and resilience throughout the day. Julie Gregory shares six simple habits that will give your brain a healthier start. Read More »