Did you know that 55 million people worldwide live with undiagnosed dementia? 

In this enlightening episode of the Productivity Smarts podcast, host Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Jeanne Severe, a physician assistant and author of Unlocking the Secrets of a Clear Mind. Jeanne draws from her vast experience in internal medicine and the emergency room to discuss the critical importance of maintaining cognitive health. Together, they dive into practical strategies for achieving mental clarity, covering everything from exercise, meditation, and proper sleep to balanced nutrition. Jeanne also emphasizes the power of vitamins, lifelong learning, and how setting clear intentions can help manage stress. They further explore the value of community support in fostering mental well-being. 

Tune in and discover how small, intentional steps can sharpen your focus and boost your productivity. 

What We Discuss

• [02:01 ] Introduction to Jeanne Severe 

• [03:22 ] Jeanne’s transition from music to medicine  

• [05:55 ] Understanding dementia  

• [06:38 ] Importance of brain health  

• [08:12 ] Mental blocks and peak productivity  

• [09:19 ] Signs of early dementia  

• [14:35 ] Mental clutter's impact  

• [17:07 ] Strategies for a clear mind  

• [18:15 ] Preventive measures for brain health  

• [22:02 ] Importance of detoxification  

• [25:25 ] Intention setting importance  

• [27:15 ] Learning and growth mindset  

• [28:30 ] Addressing stress in high-pressure environments  

Notable Quotes

• [04:35 ] “When patients come to the emergency room with memory loss or dementia, it touches my heart to see what their families are going through. I decided I needed to do something about it.” - Jeanne Severe

• [24:06 ] “Let me do things that would prevent me from getting a disease instead of waiting until the disease happens and then trying to cure it.” - Jeanne Severe

• [29:14 ] “If you are sincere with yourself, something will happen.” - Jeanne Severe

Resources

Jeanne Severe

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanne-severe-08a15a25/

• Book - Unlocking the Secrets of a Clear Mind" by Jeanne Severe

Productivity Smarts Podcast

• Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com

Gerald J. Leonard

• Website - geraldjleonard.com

• Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com

• Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard

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