Jun 30, 2025

 by Mike Bevard

You walk into a room… why did I come in here again?
Or you reread the same sentence three times but it still makes no sense. 
Or maybe you’re just… foggy. Scattered. Off.

Before you blame your willpower (or your age)… pause.
It might not be “all in your head.”
It could literally be in your body.

💡 There’s this thing called “broken brain syndrome.”

Dr. Mark Hyman talks about it (check out his video here)—and no, your brain isn’t actually broken.
But it feels like it when your body’s internal systems are out of whack.

Your brain doesn’t operate solo.

It’s plugged into your gut, your hormones, your mitochondria (fancy word for your energy factories), your sleep patterns, your stress levels… basically, the whole network.

When one wire fries?
The whole system glitches.

If you’ve been stuck in a mental fog or your focus feels like dial-up internet… your body might be trying to send a help signal.

👀 Some common brain-scramblers:

• Blood sugar roller coasters

• Low key nutrient gaps (think magnesium, omega-3s, B vitamins, vitamin D)

• Sneaky toxins (hello, mold and heavy metals)

• Sleep debt and stress stacking up like unopened emails

The good news? Your brain can reboot.
But chugging more coffee or yelling at yourself to focus won’t do it.

Here’s what actually helps your brain show up for you:
✅ Eat real food first thing—protein + healthy fats > skipping breakfast or sugary stuff
✅ Get sunlight on your face in the AM (dopamine + circadian rhythm = yes please)
✅ Move your body—walk, stretch, lift—your brain loves blood flow
✅ Sneak in magnesium-rich foods (leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate = multitasking win)
✅ Kick ultra-processed junk to the curb—it’s not just your waistline, it’s your mood & mental clarity too

Bottom line: A sharp, focused mind starts with taking care of your body.

Feeling foggy doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It means your system’s asking for backup.

Be kind to your brain today—it’s working harder than you think.

Get After It!
Coach Mike