Brain Fitness with Arnold Beekes | EP044

In this episode of Thriving with Diabetes!, we’re joined by Arnold Beekes, a brain fitness trainer with over 45 years of experience, who shares his unique approach to improving brain health and how it can transform your journey with diabetes.
Arnold explains the concept of brain fitness and why it’s essential for managing stress, boosting mental clarity, and promoting resilience - especially for those living with health conditions like diabetes. We explore his "Brain Upgrade" framework, which includes steps like Reveal, Recover, and Recreate, created to help you unlock your full potential and thrive.

Tune in to discover how a Brain Upgrade can lead to better diabetes management and a healthier, more fulfilling life!
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SUMMARY NOTES:
1. Brain Fitness Principle: Arnold explains the fundamentals of brain fitness and why it’s crucial for maintaining mental resilience and overall health.
2. Brain Sickness: Discover the signs of brain sickness, such as mental fatigue and lack of focus, and how they can negatively impact your physical and emotional wellness.
3. Impact of Stress on the Brain: Stress plays a huge role in brain health and diabetes management. Arnold talks about how stress impacts cognitive function and decision-making.
4. The "Brain Upgrade" Framework: Arnold walks us through his six-step "Brain Upgrade" framework, showing how it can help people living with diabetes make lasting lifestyle changes for a healthier future.
5. Shifting from "Fitting In" to "Flying Out": Embrace a new mindset! Arnold explains how moving away from conformity and embracing your unique potential can help you thrive, not just in your health but in every aspect of life.

ABOUT THE GUEST:
First 20 years in technology and organisational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership, the next 20 years (?) he intends to continue helping others with brain fitness.
Website: https://braingym.fitness
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/

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