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Sara Farwell

Sara Farwell

Cognitive neuroscientist and co-founder of Solutions Makers, specializing in brain health, cognitive performance, and physical fitness coaching.

Jul 22, 2026

The 28ish Podcast - Your cycle is more than your period

The 28ish Podcast - Your cycle is more than your period

S3E5 - The Hidden Biological Changes That Impact Women's Memory and Confidence with Dr. Sara Farwell and Dr. Maciej Zatonski

Jul 22 · 49m

Carrie McKinnon
Carrie McKinnonHOST
10:22
So sorry, Sarah, but just to clarify, on what day would you say that the progesterone is coming in strongest? Yeah.
Sara Farwell
Sara FarwellGUEST
10:29
Around what, 14, 15, second half, maybe even slightly later.
Sara Farwell
Sara FarwellGUEST
10:35
Yeah, maybe even just slightly later.
Sara Farwell
Sara FarwellGUEST
10:37
And once it peaks, it kind of stays and then it comes down.
Sara Farwell
Sara FarwellGUEST
10:43
So they do this, estrogen and progesterone will do this kind of cross talk, but estrogen doesn't go completely away.
Sara Farwell
Sara FarwellGUEST
10:50
It kind of stays for the rest of the cycle, but progesterone takes over.
Sara Farwell
Sara FarwellGUEST
10:54
So if you're a female who then...

20 MINS LATER

Maciej Zatonski
Maciej ZatonskiGUEST
31:09
No, no, you cannot eat your way

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