Happy & Healthy with Amy
Do you want to protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease so you can be sharp and stay sharp for life? This podcast is for you.
Your host, Amy Lang, master certified health coach and founder of Moxie Club will be sharing with you the lessons learned and insights gained from 20+ years as a health club owner and Alzheimer's prevention coach.
For more information, visit www.moxie-club.com
Episodes
318 episodes
Personalize Your Plan: The 5 Keys to Making Habits Stick
What if the real reason your habits aren’t sticking isn’t you—it’s your implementation plan? Most of us try to create lifestyle change without understanding how our brain actually works. In this episode, Amy shares the neuroscience-...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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22:35
The Real Reason Why Habits Fail: Stop Sabotaging Your Health Goals
You’ve joined the gym, cleaned out your pantry, downloaded a bunch of healthy recipes… but somehow, you always end up back where you started. Sound familiar?In this episode of Happy and Healthy with Amy Lang, we're digging into ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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16:02
The 5 As of Alzheimer's Progression: Beyond Memory Loss
It starts with forgetting a name or a date. But Alzheimer’s is so much more than memory loss.In this powerful episode, I share the five A’s of Alzheimer’s progression—what they are, how they affect your loved ones, and what you can do ri...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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25:12
4 Prompts for a Gratitude Practice that Protects Your Brain Against Alzheimer's
Feeling grateful isn’t just a positive emotion—it’s one of the most powerful tools you have to build cognitive reserve and protect your brain from Alzheimer’s.In this episode, we're breaking down the science-backed benefits of gratitude ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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28:14
Does The Brain Eat Itself During Menopause? The Truth About Estrogen, MHT, and Brain Health
Have you heard that your brain “eats itself” during menopause if you don’t take hormones? That viral soundbite has a lot of women scared—and confused. 😟In today’s episode of Happy and Healthy with Amy Lang, we bring clarity to the conve...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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30:29
Embracing Aging with Allison McCune Davis
What if 60 wasn’t the beginning of the end—but the start of something better? Join me and Allison McCune Davis, author of 60 Is A Good Start, as we unpack the emotional, physical, and mindset transformations that come with aging and ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:00:26
How to Navigate Alzheimer’s Grief Before and After Loss
Watching a parent fade away due to Alzheimer’s is heartbreaking, confusing, and deeply exhausting.In this episode, grief and trauma specialist Jill McMahon joins me to talk about the emotional and neurological cost of caregiving and how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:02:02
The Truth About Protein, Processed Foods, and Menopause with Dietitian Luca Pasquariello
Are you overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice? In this episode, I sit down with dietitian Luca Pasquariello to unpack what a truly healthy eating pattern looks like—especially for women 40+ focused on brain health and Alzheimer’s preventi...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:02:16
How to Prevent Cognitive Decline: What the U.S. POINTER Study Reveals
Does aging mean inevitable cognitive decline? In this episode, Amy unpacks two of the largest lifestyle intervention studies on brain health and breaks down what really works when it comes to preventing dementia, i...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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36:08
Why ADHD in Women Often Goes Undiagnosed with Tracy Otsuka
If you’ve ever thought, “What’s wrong with me?” while juggling a million thoughts, forgetting simple tasks, or burning out from doing all the things — you are not alone.In today’s episode, with ADHD expert, podcast host, and aut...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:12:44
From Burnout to Balance: The Power of Feminine Energy with Dr. Zerri Gross
If burnout has become your baseline, this conversation is your invitation to something better. Dr. Zerri Gross shares her journey from military discipline to feminine flow. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Zerri Gross, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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53:04
Zinnia: A Powerful New Tool for Dementia Caregivers with CEO Bill Uniowski
If you’ve ever watched someone you love slip further into dementia, you know how heartbreaking—and exhausting—caregiving can be.In this episode, I’m joined by Bill Uniowski, co-founder and CEO of Zinnia, a revolutionary streaming platfor...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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54:22
When Connection Hurts: Communication Breakdowns
Ever feel like you keep having the same argument over and over again? Poor communication isn’t just annoying—it can trigger chronic stress, mess with your nervous system, and even increase your risk of cognitive decline.In this episode o...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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33:33
When Your Inner Critic Runs The Show
What if the reason you keep attracting relationships that drain you isn’t bad luck—but your brain?This week on Happy and Healthy with Amy Lang, we’re exploring how your inner critic shapes your self-worth, hijacks your brain’s w...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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28:11
The Emotional Vampire Effect: How Energy-Draining People Rewire Your Brain for Stress
Not all social connection is created equal. In this powerful episode, Amy dives into how certain relationship patterns—like emotional vampires—can rewire your brain for chronic stress and even contribute to memory loss over time.Tune in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:00
Is Your Attachment Style Sabotaging Your Brain Health?
If you find yourself shutting down during conflict or clinging tightly to those you love, your attachment system may be stuck in survival mode. And that could be impacting more than your relationships—it might be rewiring your brain.In t...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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38:59
When Social Connection Hurts: The People-Pleasing Brain Trap
Are you always the one saying yes — even when you want to say no? If you’re constantly putting everyone else’s needs before your own, you might be stuck in the people pleasing trap — and it could be rewiring your brain in dangerous ways. In thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:46
Why Social Connection Protects Your Brain
Did you know that real human connection—not supplements, superfoods, or workouts—is one of the most powerful ways to protect your brain? In this episode of Happy and Healthy with Amy Lang, we dive into the science behind social connect...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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26:06
The Menopause–Alzheimer’s Link: How to Protect Your Brain Health Now
Two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women — but it's not just because we live longer. The brain changes that lead to dementia often begin during perimenopause, making the menopause transition a critical window for prevention.In this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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Letting Go and Looking Forward: Your Second Spring
You’ve been told menopause means decline—but what if it’s actually a time for metamorphosis? What if it's your Second Spring—a powerful time to release outdated beliefs, embrace new possibilities, and take charge of your brain health.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 299
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27:13
7 Proven Strategies for Menopausal Sleep Relief
Think menopause means saying goodbye to a good night's sleep? Think again.In this episode, I unpack the real reasons why your sleep is suffering—and what you can do to start sleeping deeply again. These aren’t just tips. They’re game...
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Season 1
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Episode 298
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31:23
The Power of Journaling: From Racing Thoughts to Restful Nights
What if just 15 minutes of writing a day could lower your blood pressure, ease anxiety, and even help you sleep better?In this episode, we’re diving into the powerful tool of journaling. Whether you’re struggling with sleep, stress, or e...
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Season 1
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Episode 297
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25:07
5 Essential Habits For Reversing Menopause Weight Gain
Feeling frustrated with midlife weight gain and cravings that just won’t quit? You’re not alone — and it’s not just about willpower.In this episode, Amy breaks down the real reasons behind that stubborn midsection fat, shares the critica...
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Season 1
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Episode 296
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34:28
Menopause, Sleep & Alcohol: The Triple Threat to Your Brain, Body, and Heart
Think that glass of wine is helping you relax and drift off? Think again. Your favorite nightcap may actually be sabotaging your sleep and fueling your menopausal symptomsIn this episode, we're unpacking the science behind al...
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Season 1
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Episode 295
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28:41
Alcohol and Sleep: The Silent Threat to Your Brain Health
Think that nightcap is helping you unwind? You might be shocked to learn how alcohol and sleep interact and what that means for your long-term brain health. In this episode, I'll walk you through the six stages of change to help you...
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Season 1
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Episode 294
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33:02