In this fascinating episode of Resonate, we welcome Dr. Annie Fenn, a former OBGYN turned culinary medicine expert. Dr. Fenn shares how nutrition and lifestyle can delay cognitive decline and improve brain health. Inspired by her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Dr. Fenn founded the Brain Health Kitchen to teach others how to take control of their cognitive health through food.

Learn about the science-backed benefits of the Mediterranean diet, why walnuts and green tea are brain superstars, and how cognitive reserve can protect your mind as you age. Whether you’re looking to prevent dementia or simply eat for optimal health, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring insights.

Resources:

• Learn more at brainhealthkitchen.com
• Read The Brain Health Kitchen
• Connect with Annie on LinkedIn

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In this episode, we’re joined by Catherine Price, award-winning journalist and author of “How to Break Up With Your Phone” and “The Power of Fun.” Catherine shares her personal journey to building a healthier relationship with technology and offers practical strategies for reclaiming your time and mental space.

Learn how to identify the apps that steal your time, create no-phone zones, and rediscover joy beyond the screen. Catherine also explores the concept of true fun—playfulness, connection, and flow—and how it can transform our lives. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your phone, this episode is for you.

Resources:

• Learn more at catherineprice.com
• Follow Catherine on Instagram: @_catherineprice
• Read “How to Break Up With Your Phone”
• Read “The Power of Fun”

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Connie Bennett is a fitness professional who has been inspiring guests at Rancho La Puerta for nearly three decades. Connie shares her incredible journey, from growing up in a family of trailblazing journalists in Chicago to teaching dynamic fitness classes at the Ranch.

Connie reflects on the joy of movement, the importance of gratitude, and the lessons she’s learned from life at the Ranch. She also gives listeners a glimpse into her unique childhood, with stories about meeting Martin Luther King Jr. and dancing with Sammy Davis Jr.

Whether you’re looking for tips on staying active, embracing the present, or finding joy in daily life, this episode is sure to inspire.

Resources:

• Ebony Magazine: ebony.com
• Read: What Manner of Man: A Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Lerone Bennett Jr.

To learn more about our wonderful presenters and exciting weeks coming up at the ranch, go to RanchoLaPuerta.com and check out our events calendar. Mention the podcast when making your reservation to take advantage of a special offer. Some restrictions may apply.

Produced by NOVA