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The Disappearing Mind Podcast

The Disappearing Mind Podcast

by Senior Living Near Me

Mental Health Nutrition

Season 1

The Science of SMARTfit: How Dual-Task Training Is Transforming Cognitive Fitness

What if the key to protecting your brain isn't just exercise — but how you move and think at the same time? In this fascinating episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt welcomes SMARTfit CEO and cognitive fitness innovator Cathi Lamberti for a conversation that challenges everything we thought we knew about brain health. From cognitive reserve and dementia prevention to the surprising power of dual-task training, Cathi reveals how intentional brain-body engagement may help strengthen the mind, support cognitive function, and improve quality of life at any age. If you're searching for hope, practical strategies, and cutting-edge insights into cognitive wellness, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Top 10 Ways to Build and Preserve Cognitive Reserve

Can you really build a stronger, more resilient brain as you age? In recognition of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, host Dawn Platt explores the science of cognitive reserve — the brain’s ability to adapt, compensate, and stay strong despite aging or neurological changes. Discover 10 research-backed strategies to support brain health, reduce dementia risk, and boost cognitive resilience through everyday habits like exercise, sleep, nutrition, social connection, and lifelong learning. If you’re looking for practical ways to protect your memory and sharpen your mind, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

Life Undeferred: A Son’s Story on Caregiving, Presence, and What Matters Most

What does it mean to find hope in the middle of dementia, loss, and a lifetime of hardship? In this powerful episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt sits down with Jerrid Sebesta, author of “Life Undeferred,” to explore a deeply personal story of resilience, caregiving, and transformation. From growing up in uncertainty to navigating his mother’s dementia and final days, Jerrid shares raw insights on faith, purpose, and the unexpected gifts within the caregiving journey. If you’re facing dementia, caregiving stress, or searching for meaning through grief and adversity, this inspiring conversation offers perspective, healing, and hope. Listen in or watch the video now.

The Social Media Effect (Part 2): Caregiver Judgment and Its Impact

When caregiving enters the world of social media, support can quickly turn into scrutiny. In part two of this series on social media’s impact on dementia caregiving, host Dawn Platt explores the uncomfortable reality of judgment within the caregiving community – why it happens, how online platforms amplify it, and the emotional toll it takes on families already under pressure. From bold opinions to quiet guilt, Dawn unpacks what’s really behind these interactions and offers a powerful reminder: there is no single “right” way to care. If you’ve ever felt judged – or caught yourself judging – this episode will challenge your perspective and help you protect your peace while navigating one of life’s most complex journeys. For more on this topic, be sure to listen to part 1 of this series: Dementia Caregiving in the Social Media Age: What Helps and What Hurts

The MIND Diet for Healthy Aging: Lifestyle Factors for Better Brain Health

What if the smallest choices you make each day could help protect your brain for years to come? In the third and final episode of this special series of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt sits down once again with registered dietitian and author Carrie Bloemers to turn insight into action. Together, they explore how simple, realistic nutrition habits can support cognitive health – whether you’re navigating a dementia journey or simply looking to eat healthier and think more clearly. With practical strategies, encouragement, and a focus on progress over perfection, this episode offers an empowering path forward for anyone ready to make meaningful change. Listen in or watch the video now.

Inflammation, the Brain, and Cognitive Decline: The Food Connection

Could something as simple as your daily meals be quietly shaping your brain health? In this second episode in a special three-part series of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt sits down with registered dietitian Carrie Bloemers to unpack the powerful connection between chronic inflammation and cognitive decline. With a blend of science, real-life insight, and practical guidance, this conversation reveals how small, sustainable changes can help protect the brain, support caregivers, and bring a sense of control and hope to a journey that often feels anything but. Listen in or watch the video now.

The MIND Diet for Healthy Aging: Foods to Enjoy & Avoid

What if the key to protecting your brain isn’t a breakthrough drug but what’s already on your plate? In this episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt sits down with registered dietitian and author Carrie Bloemers to uncover the powerful connection between nutrition and brain health. From the science behind the MIND diet to deeply personal insights shaped by caregiving, this conversation offers practical, hope-filled strategies that can help delay cognitive decline and improve quality of life as you age. Tune in or watch the video now.

A Table of Memories: How Food Unlocks the Connection in Dementia

In this heartwarming episode of The Disappearing Mind, host Dawn Platt uncovers the powerful connection between food and memory in the dementia journey. Joined by Senior Living Culinary leader Ellie Shively, Dawn explores how simple, familiar kitchen tasks – like shucking corn or baking bread – can unlock deep memories, spark conversation, and bring loved ones back to life in unexpected ways. What begins as a humble activity transforms into a moving reminder that connection doesn’t disappear, it just needs the right doorway to reappear. Tune in to discover how you can create these meaningful moments, and start reconnecting in ways you never thought possible.

Dementia Caregiving in the Social Media Age: What Helps and What Hurts

Caregiving in today’s world doesn’t just happen behind closed doors – it unfolds online, in real time. In this thought-provoking episode of The Disappearing Mind, Host Dawn Platt explores the double-edged sword of social media in the dementia journey. While it can offer powerful connection, education, and reassurance, it can also fuel comparison, spread misinformation, and blur the lines of privacy and dignity. Dawn challenges caregivers to think critically about what they consume and share—offering practical insight to help you protect your peace, your loved one, and your path forward. If you’ve ever turned to social media for answers, support, or hope, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

From Fear to Clarity: Preparing for the First Neurology Appointment

The first neurology appointment can feel overwhelming – months of waiting, unanswered questions, and the fear of what you might hear. In this episode of The Disappearing Mind, Host and Dementia Coach Dawn Platt breaks down exactly what to expect at that first visit, why neurologists play a critical role in diagnosing cognitive changes, and how families can prepare to get the answers and guidance they need. With practical tips, key questions to ask, and reassurance that this appointment is an investigation – not a verdict – Dawn helps replace fear with clarity so you can walk in informed, confident, and ready for the next step in you or your loved one’s dementia journey.

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