181: New Life Perspectives with Liz Larson and Bill McKenna - Episode 181181: New Life Perspectives with Liz Larson and Bill McKenna - Episode 181
UK Health Radio Podcast
Liz Larson and Bill McKenna talk about brain fog as a serious drain on both mind and body, linking it to stress, grief and emotional shock. They share client stories, personal experiences and simple brain exercises aimed at restoring clarity and energy.
45:54•26 Oct 2026
Brain Fog, Breakups and Burnout: Liz Larson and Bill McKenna on Rebooting Your Brain
Episode Overview
- Brain fog can be a sign of serious stress on the brain and body, not just a minor annoyance.
- Hyperactive brain states consume huge amounts of energy, leaving people mentally unclear and physically exhausted.
- Emotional shocks such as grief, breakups and long-term stress can affect the brain in ways similar to physical injury.
- Subtle changes in movement, facial expression and eye position can show how deeply emotional events impact the nervous system.
- Simple practices like upward eye movements and deep breathing may help reduce fogginess and restore clearer thinking.
“Brain fog seems like a silly little issue, but actually in truth, it could be at the base of a lot of the problems that people are having in their lives.”
Curious about how others navigate that hazy, can’t-think-straight feeling that seems to take over your whole life? This conversation with Liz Larson and Bill McKenna digs into brain fog as something far more serious than just “having an off day”. Speaking to anyone who’s ever stared at a to‑do list and managed… none of it, they talk about those heavy‑headed days where you can’t find the right words, forget appointments, or zone out mid‑conversation.
Liz jokes about her own “didn’t get anything done” days, but then shows how brain fog can point to deeper issues like sleep problems, chronic stress, grief, or emotional trauma. Using stories from their Cogno Movement work, they break down what’s actually happening in the brain.
One client’s scan showed a storm of overactivity – what they call hyper coherence – where the brain is “pinging all the way around” and burning huge amounts of energy, leaving both mind and body exhausted. After a focused session, her brain activity slowed, her test scores improved, and everyday life started working again. They also connect emotional pain to brain fog, likening a breakup or loss to being hit with a baseball bat.
As Liz puts it, “Brain fog seems like a silly little issue, but actually in truth, it could be at the base of a lot of the problems that people are having in their lives.” From jealousy-fuelled relationship breakdowns to grief, illness and even chemo, they show how shock and stress can literally scramble the nervous system. The tone stays practical and hopeful.
Liz walks through a simple eyes‑up exercise and breathing practice to start clearing the “cobwebs” and get the brain’s hemispheres talking again. If you’ve ever wondered whether your tiredness, low mood or poor decisions might be linked to something happening in your brain, this chat might have you asking: is your fog trying to tell you something?
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