How to Rewire Your Brain for Energy, Focus, and Longevity After 50

This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist . Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause. Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Questions to Ask Your Menopause Fitness Coach (& Questions a Coach Should Ask You) Next Episode - Why Those Holiday Meals Make You Miserable (It’s Not the Calories) More Like This - Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain Resources: Book your Discovery Call with Debra . Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. Understand how sleep relates to your hormones, muscle mass and weight loss with Flipping 50 Sleep Yourself Strong . For eye and brain health, Debra recommends Screenfit. Rewire your brain for energy and discover why feeling tired, foggy, or flat after 50 is not “just aging” — it’s often a nervous system issue hiding in plain sight. In this episode, we dig into how your brain, body, and lifestyle are constantly talking to each other, shaping your energy, focus, sleep, and resilience in midlife. You’ll learn why mindset alone isn’t enough, how stress and recovery actually reprogram your brain, and where many well-meaning wellness habits are silently working against you. If you’re ready to stop powering through and start working with your biology, it’s time to rewire your brain for energy. My Guest: Dr. Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D. , is the founder and creator of BrainTap®, a pioneering brainwave entertainment technology designed to optimize mental performance, reduce stress, and improve sleep. With over four decades of experience in neuroscience and personal development, Dr. Porter has authored multiple books and guided millions worldwide in harnessing the brain’s neuroplasticity to live healthier, more vibrant lives. His latest book, The Brain Fitness Blueprint (releasing October 21, 2025), explores how to train the brain for clarity, resilience, and sustainable energy at any age. Questions We Answer in This Episode: [00:09:37] What is brain harmonizing? [00:14:35] How do we start having a “mindset”? [00:16:53] What is the gut brain? [00:24:53] How can someone make changes on how they think [00:29:50] How can someone be aware of their thoughts? What do we do with negative thoughts? [00:33:20] How can listeners use technology like BrainTap to support long-term brain and body health? [00:38:25] What do screens and AI do to us?