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New Members Welcome!

Join us for lively conversation and connection with other women from September through May. We meet on Zoom at 1:00 PM on the third Monday of each month.

Each month, a volunteer selects a podcast and guides the discussion. Check out the list of past podcasts here. While listening ahead is encouraged, everyone is welcome - even if you haven't heard the podcast. Our meetings also include a brief check-in, giving us time to connect and support one another.

Open to all Women's Connection members. Nonmembers are welcome to attend a couple of meetings before joining. Podcast selections and Zoom links are emailed in advance.

If you are interested in participating or want to be on our contact list, 1) add yourself to the Pod Squad group or 2) Contact Jane Harens or Linda Grant using the Member Directory (choose Minneapolis/St Paul Chapter). If not a Member, please contact us with any questions you may have.

Event Information: May
On Monday, May 18th at 1:00 pm, Cyndy Nelson will lead our discussion based on Dr. Sanjay Gupta's Chasing Life podcast titled, “Believe Your Brain is Destined to Decline? Think Again," 3/13/26; 38 minutes.

Overview: Most of us assume major brain decline and memory loss are inevitable as we age, but research shows that’s not the case. So what does it take to keep your brain healthy and even help it grow? Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi about his new book, “The Invincible Brain.” It lays out a 12-week, science-backed program for preventing and even reversing cognitive decline by tapping into the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt, rebuild and even improve at any age.

Chasing Life website (includes transcript): https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/chasing-life/episodes/7c429938-af5f-11f0-844b-5b447494df86
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe-your-brain-is-destined-to-decline-think-again/id1501029683?i=1000755047128
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nEg6j0HGgOg7GgqEOpDVF?si=GFr8MtM1Qhi7Qb5VZCFzqg
Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/chasing-life/believe-your-brain-is-destined-to-decline-think-again/PE:1322617260?part=ug-desktop&corr=1588863753

Schedule
Thanks to the following women for volunteering to lead a discussion for this season (September-May). Contact Linda Grant using the Member Directory if you are willing to volunteer for an unclaimed month.

September: Linda Grant
October: Jane Harens
November: Chris DiPietro
December: Mary Howard
January: Patty Peterson
February: Jean Forrey
March: Linda Grant
April: Judy Punyko
May: Cyndy Nelson