Longevity on a Budget | Be Healthier Than 95% of People | Dr. Kay Linker

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Hot take: longevity isn’t just about green juice and 10-step skincare routines. Neuroscientist Dr. Kay Linker is here to cut through the noise and share what actually moves the needle for your brain, body, and skin, and some of her answers might surprise you 👀 Today’s episode is a fascinating deep dive into how to keep your brain sharp, your body thriving, and your skin glowing now and for decades to come. We cover everything from the exact type of exercise that boosts cognition, to why sleep is your brain’s detox window, to the rise of exosomes in skincare. Plus: her hot takes on trendy supplements, fasting, and the myths she wants you to stop believing 👀 We get into: ✨ Why brain health is about everything - from your liver to your skin ✨ The best forms of exercise for cognition (and the science behind “zone 2”) ✨ How sauna use slashes your risk of dementia and boosts mood ✨ Fasting, glucose spikes, ketones & women’s unique hormonal responses ✨ The role of sleep & lymphatic drainage in clearing brain toxins ✨ Nutrition essentials for longevity and cognitive protection ✨ Supplements she actually takes daily - and which ones she calls BS on (sorry, resveratrol 🍷) ✨ Why social media and “cheap dopamine” are hijacking our attention ✨ Habit formation & hormonal cycles: how women can leverage biology for better routines ✨ Next-gen skincare: exosomes, lasers, and what’s coming for longevity beauty Whether you’re biohacking your way to 120 or just trying to remember where you left your keys, this conversation is packed with practical, science-backed advice and candid insights from someone who truly lives what she teaches. Connect with Dr. Kay Linker: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kaylinker/ 🎵 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.kaylinker 🌐 Aonian™ | Women’s Longevity Supplement: https://www.aonian.org/ About Dr. Kay Linker Dr. Kay Linker is a neuroscientist and longevity expert whose work spans dopamine, addiction, and cognitive aging. After earning her PhD studying brain reward pathways, she shifted her research to aging and cognitive decline prevention. Known for her holistic, science-based approach, she makes complex neuroscience practical - connecting brain health, longevity, and skincare in a way that’s both accessible and actionable. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Brain, Body & Longevity 04:41 Best Daily Habits for a Healthy Brain 07:23 Is Strength Training Good for the Brain? 08:55 How Ketones Impact the Brain 09:47 Is Fasting Safe for Women? 10:35 Deep Sleep & Lymphatic Drainage for Brain Detox 12:00 Anti-Aging, Longevity & Confidence 14:39 Optimal Nutrition for Brain Health 16:29 Early Signs of Neurodegeneration & How to Prevent Them 16:55 Benefits of Sauna 19:56 Main Differences Between Males and Females 25:53 Goal Setting in the Follicular Phase 27:00 Estrogen, Neuroprotection & HRT for Cognitive Health 28:32 3 Pillars of Reversing Cognitive Decline 31:32 Brain Supplements 32:45 Dopamine Overload, Social Media & Attention Span 37:06 Skincare 2.0: Exosomes, Lasers & Stem Cells 39:04 Neurotoxins & Safer Botox Options 48:16 Toxic Ingredients in Cleaning Products 48:51 Mushrooms & Psychedelics for Brain Health 49:36 Is Alcohol Really Bad for You? 50:13 Does Resveratrol Increase Lifespan? 51:24 Do NAD & NMN Really Work? 52:29 Conclusion This episode is sponsored by: • YNAB - Claim an exclusive three-month free trial, with no credit card required at https://www.ynab.com • Prolon - Get 15% off sitewide + a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program at http://ProlonLife.com/BLONDE • Ritual - Get 25% off your first month at https://ritual.com/BLONDE • LMNT - Get a free sample pack with any order at https://drinklmnt.com/WELL • Momentous - Get up to 35% off your first subscription order with promo code BLONDE at https://www.livemomentous.com/ • Puori - Get 20% off (or nearly a third off with a subscription) at https://puori.com/BLONDE with promo code BLONDE • Fatty15 - Get an additional 15% off their 90-day Starter Kit at https://fatty15.com/WELL using code WELL at checkout Looking for exclusive wellness tips, beauty hacks, and lifestyle insights you won’t find anywhere else? Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for all the inside scoop, including personal routines and healthy living tips! Don’t miss out! https://ariellelorre.com/subscribe/ Follow me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.pod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariellelorre/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ariellelorre/ Pinterest: https://ph.pinterest.com/ariellelorre/ X: https://x.com/ariellelorre/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WellwithArielleLorre?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/well-with-arielle-lorre/id1458992375 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vrgqp61FJYzGXJnfdv64m