Cognitive Edge

Miah Hammond-Errey

The cognitive edge podcast is designed to help you gain an advantage in al things thinking, learning and understanding. This podcast is brought to you by Strat Futures Pty Limited, the developer of the cognitive readiness and resilience. It is an evidence-backed digital platform for leaders to enhance cognitive performance. We deliver actionable cognitive fitness enhancements based on user needs, including focus techniques, productivity tools, critical thinking and decision frameworks and biological optimisation. Supported by practical training, data-driven insights, and a peer community, we empower users to build resilience, make better decisions, and thrive cognitively in a digital world.

Episodes

  1. Cognitive Performance Under Pressure: Brain Fog, Hormones and High-Stakes Decisions

    9 FEB

    Cognitive Performance Under Pressure: Brain Fog, Hormones and High-Stakes Decisions

    In the inaugural episode of Cognitive Edge, Dr Miah Hammond-Errey is joined by Dr Caroline Gurvich—Deputy Director of HER Centre Australia at Monash University and one of Australia’s leading experts on cognition, hormones and women’s mental health. Drawing on decades of clinical and research experience, Gurvich unpacks what cognition really is: not just memory or attention, but a dynamic interaction between thinking, emotion, physiology and environment. This conversation will help improve your understanding of “brain fog”, stress and cognitive load–and what to do about them–from a neuropsychology lens.    This episode delivers a critical insight for leaders, professionals and policymakers alike: subjective cognitive struggle does not necessarily mean objective cognitive decline. Gurvich explains why many women experience cognitive disruption during hormonal transitions—particularly perimenopause—while objective performance often remains intact, and why confidence, perception and support matter just as much as raw capability. Listeners will also gain practical strategies to protect cognitive performance under pressure and in high stakes environments, understand how hormones interact with sleep, emotion and decision-making, and prepare cognitively for high-stakes environments shaped by information overload and emerging technologies. Link to HER Centre: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/her-centre Chapters00:00 Introduction to Cognitive Performance and Health 03:20 Foundations of Good Cognitive Health 05:56 The Role of Emotions in Decision Making 08:52 Hormones and Cognition: An Overview 12:09 Menopause and Cognitive Changes 12:53 Subjective vs. Objective Cognitive Performance 15:30 The Impact of Sleep on Cognition 18:31 Research Insights on Estrogen and Brain Function 21:42 Cognitive Load and Measurement Techniques 24:26 Technology's Impact on Cognition 27:24 Tips for Maintaining Cognitive Performance 29:21 Lifestyle Factors for Cognitive Health 31:53 Practical Strategies for Cognitive Optimisation 33:09 Cognitive Preparation for High-Stakes Environments 36:03 Eye Tracking and Cognitive Research 39:50 The Impact of Hormones on Cognition 41:34 Future Directions in Hormones and Cognition 42:41 Improving Cognitive Function on Low Days

    46 min
  • 1 Episode

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The cognitive edge podcast is designed to help you gain an advantage in al things thinking, learning and understanding. This podcast is brought to you by Strat Futures Pty Limited, the developer of the cognitive readiness and resilience. It is an evidence-backed digital platform for leaders to enhance cognitive performance. We deliver actionable cognitive fitness enhancements based on user needs, including focus techniques, productivity tools, critical thinking and decision frameworks and biological optimisation. Supported by practical training, data-driven insights, and a peer community, we empower users to build resilience, make better decisions, and thrive cognitively in a digital world.

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  • Creator
    Miah Hammond-Errey
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Miah Hammond-Errey
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    Cognitive Edge