Brain Power: Overcoming Brain Fog and Fatigue with Kat Boere

If you’ve ever felt mentally foggy or struggled with decision-making during or after a long training session, this episode is for you.Dr. Sara Gross and Dr. Erin Ayala sit down with Kat Boere, a Ph.D. candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Victoria, whose research explores how the brain recovers from cognitive depletion—especially under the demands of endurance sports.With a background in biomedical engineering and personal experience recovering from brain injury, Kat brings a unique lens to how physical exertion impacts cognitive resilience, decision-making, and mental recovery.Her research shows:

The real cognitive toll of fatigue—particularly in high-performance environments How low energy availability affects brain function, especially in female endurance athletes Why fueling and hydration are essential for mental performance, not just physical outputThe cognitive benefits of outdoor exercise over indoor settingsHow mindfulness and decision delegation can reduce mental strain during training and racingSimple, everyday strategies to support brain health and cognitive recovery

Whether you're an athlete, coach, or someone curious about boosting brain performance, this conversation offers research-backed strategies you can use right away.

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