{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Serving Seniors Podcast","title":"Episode 92: Brain Health Tips for Seniors: Sleep, Stress & Memory ft. Barbara Gustavson","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1438,"description":"In this episode of the Serving Seniors Podcast, host Matt Helton sits down with Barbara Gustavson, Founder & Brain Health Coach at Discover Next Step, to talk about practical brain health tips for seniors. Together, they explore how sleep, stress, and memory all connect — and what simple daily steps can help support a healthier, more resilient brain.Barbara’s work is deeply personal and powerful. After watching her mother carry the heavy emotional load of caring for Barbara’s father through Huntington’s Disease, and later stepping into a caregiving role herself, Barbara found her mission: helping the quiet supporters — the people who hold everything together for others — protect their energy, restore their strength, and build resilience without losing themselves in the process. 💙Barbara Gustavson is a Brain-Based Leadership & Wellness Educator, Amazon bestselling author, and speaker. Her work blends occupational psychology, neuroscience, and resilience research to teach practical ways to regroup, prevent burnout, and lead with greater calm and clarity. She is the creator of the REGROUP framework and the author of Permission to Be Bold.In this conversation, Matt and Barbara discuss:✨ Why good sleep matters more than most people realize✨ How stress affects memory and everyday brain function✨ Simple ways seniors and caregivers can protect their mental energy✨ How resilience can be built one step at a time✨ Why supporters need support tooBarbara’s credentials include:🎓 Bachelor’s in Business Management🎓 Master’s in Psychology✅ Certified Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition)✅ Certified Brain Health Coach (Amen University)✅ ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Certified Presenter✅ Trauma-Informed Level 1 (Community Resilience Initiative)Her mission is to guide those who quietly care for everyone else by equipping them with the tools and support they need to stay resilient. Her vision is a world where supporters feel seen, uplifted, and no longer running on...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2E-baeQXmz5QrvO1toIej0AuW9mPaqn-AcaExHtM7_A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQyMTYwLzE2ODU3/MzMyMjgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}