Reversing Cognitive Decline: Lindsey Byrne's Journey from Executive Coach to Brain Health Pioneer

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What if the narrative around cognitive decline being an inevitable part of aging isn't true? What if conditions like Alzheimer's could be prevented or even reversed? Lindsay Byrne's personal journey challenges everything we thought we knew about brain health.
When Lindsey's mother began showing signs of memory loss, she initially accepted the common belief that nothing could be done. But the pandemic's disruption of her executive coaching career created space for discovery - leading her to the Bredesen Protocol and witnessing her mother's significant improvement despite an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Now one of only six Bredesen-trained RECODE coaches in the UK, Lindsey helps clients identify and address the root causes of their cognitive issues through personalized, science-backed approaches. The results speak volumes: clients showing dramatic improvements in cognitive testing, regaining memory function, and reclaiming their lives.
Throughout our conversation, Lindsey dismantles myths about cognitive health while offering practical insights into how the protocol works. She shares compelling client stories, including one whose memory score jumped from 32 to 92 after six months, explains why early intervention matters, and reveals the importance of support systems in successful implementation.
Most powerfully, Lindsey emphasizes that cognitive decline isn't a natural part of aging. Research shows even generic lifestyle changes can prevent 45% of dementias - and when those changes are personalized through functional testing and targeted interventions, the results can be transformative.
Whether you're concerned about your own brain health, caring for someone with cognitive issues, or simply interested in prevention, this episode offers hope, practical guidance, and a revolutionary perspective on what's possible. Visit thecognitivehealthcoach.co.uk to learn more and take a free cognitive assessment to establish your baseline.

Guest Biography

Lindsey Byrne is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and one of only six RECODE 2.0 Bredesen-trained coaches in the UK, with a mission to help people prevent, halt, or reverse early cognitive decline. Inspired by her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Lindsey transitioned from a successful career in executive coaching to brain health, completing nearly 3,000 hours of study in functional medicine and the Bredesen Protocol. Through her practice, The Cognitive Health Coach, she combines science-backed testing, personalised lifestyle changes, and compassionate support to help clients improve memory, clarity, and quality of life. Lyndsey is also the author of What Did I Come In Here For Again?, a practical guide to enhancing cognitive health.

Contact Details and Social Media Handles

• Name: Lindsey Byrne
• Title: Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach | RECODE 2.0 Bredesen-Trained Coach
• Business: The Cognitive Health Coach
• Website: https://www.thecognitivehealthcoach.co.uk
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-byrne-the-cognitive-health-coach/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecognitivehealthcoach
• Book: What Did I Come In Here For Again? – https://www.amazon.co.uk/What-did-come-here-again/dp/1399990365/
• Free Cognitive Test: https://www.thecognitivehealthcoach.co.uk (via Apollo Health)

Chapters

1. Introduction to Lindsay Byrne (00:00:00)

2. Finding Purpose Through Personal Experience (00:09:52)

3. Understanding the Bredesen Protocol (00:16:39)

4. The Five-Step Coaching Approach (00:22:51)

5. Client Success Stories and Evidence (00:28:11)

6. Support Networks and Group Coaching (00:32:10)

7. Marketing Challenges in Cognitive Health (00:38:19)