Why Everything Feels Harder: The Truth About Midlife Brain Fog and Executive Function

For women navigating midlife - and anyone dealing with burnout, overwhelm, or that nagging sense that your brain just isn't firing the way it used to — this episode is for you. Host Marianne Wisenthal sits down with Erin Wong, certified executive function coach and founder of Thriving Minds at Work, to unpack why focus, productivity, and energy can suddenly feel out of reach. Erin breaks down what the invisible mental load is really costing us, why traditional productivity advice so often stops working, and shares her own burnout story along with practical strategies for reducing cognitive overload. If you've ever wondered why everything feels so much harder than it used to, this conversation will help you understand why and what you can do about it.
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