RenewHer is a podcast dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace bold new challenges and cultivate a mindset focused on growth and resilience. You’ll hear inspiring stories of women who have stepped beyond their...
RenewHer
RenewHer is a podcast dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace bold new challenges and cultivate a mindset focused on growth and resilience. You’ll hear inspiring stories of women who have stepped beyond their comfort zones, and gain practical brain health strategies to sharpen focus, boost energy, and build resilience. If you’re ready to grow, stretch, and rediscover what’s possible, RenewHer will guide you every step of the way.
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Episodes
25 | You Don’t Have to Believe Every Thought You Think | How to Recognize and Overcome Automatic Negative Thoughts
Have you ever noticed how quickly one thought can change your mood?
Maybe your boss says, "Can we talk tomorrow?" and suddenly your mind has created a worst-case scenario. Or perhaps you replay a conversation,...
24 | Your Ears, Teeth, and Gut May Be Affecting Your Brain More Than You Think
When most people think about protecting their brain, they think about exercise, sleep, or nutrition. But what if some of the biggest influences on brain health are hiding in places you least expect?
In this episode of...
23 | When Self-Doubt Gets the Final Vote | RenewHer Reflections
Have you ever talked yourself out of something—not because you weren't capable, but because you weren't sure you were good enough?
In this RenewHer Reflections episode, I share personal stories from my life and...
Ever find yourself staring at a menu for far too long… or scrolling Netflix without being able to choose anything at all?
We tend to think of decision-making as a simple skill—something we should just be good at. But...
21 | A Full Brain Workout: The Best Brain Exercises for Healthy Aging
What are the best mental exercises for your brain? Is doing crossword puzzles enough?
In this episode of Brain Notes, brain health coach Genell Lemley explores why the most powerful way to strengthen your brain isn't...
20 | How Hormones Affect Brain Health During Perimenopause and Postmenopause
If you've ever wondered why you feel more forgetful, less focused, more anxious, or simply not quite like yourself during midlife, hormones may be playing a bigger role than you realize.
In this episode of the...
19 | How Brain Health Affects Your Work Performance | Brain Notes
Most people think about taking care of their heart, but very few think about taking care of their brain.
Yet your brain is behind everything you do—including how you think, focus, communicate, make decisions, and show...
18 | The Friends Who Knew Me First | A Reflection on Friendship, Caregiving, and Connection
Welcome to the first episode of RenewHer Reflections, a new short-form series within the RenewHer podcast.
These episodes are more personal and conversational—a chance to share reflections, observations, and...
17 | Sleep Deprivation Is Quietly Sabotaging Your Brain
How well did you sleep last night?
For many high-achieving women, the answer isn’t simple. We push through fatigue, rely on caffeine, and normalize exhaustion as part of success. But what if the real issue isn’t just...
16 | How Social Media Is Affecting Your Mental Clarity | Brain Notes
Have you ever picked up your phone to check one thing and suddenly found yourself scrolling for far longer than intended?
In this Brain Notes episode, Genell explores how constant digital stimulation may be affecting...
Connection is often thought of as something emotional or social.But what if it’s also deeply biological?In this episode of RenewHer, we explore the powerful role that connection plays in brain health, emotional...
14 | What Grief Does to Your Brain | The Mind That Remembers Loss
Grief is often thought of as something purely emotional.
But what if it’s more than that?
In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the 15-year anniversary of my husband John’s passing—and explore what I’ve...
