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Finally make sense of your midlife brain.Finally make sense of your midlife brain.
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Finally make sense of your midlife brain.

A science-first brain health app for women navigating brain fog, poor sleep, stress, mood changes, hormone shifts & life load.
A science-first brain health app for women navigating brain fog, poor sleep, stress, mood changes, hormone shifts & life load.
  • Understand why you don’t feel like yourself
  • Daily guidance that helps you make sense of your brain & decide what’s worth doing next
  • Ask any women’s brain health question & get Dr Sarah’s no-hype, science-first take
Dr Sarah McKay
Created byDr Sarah McKay
Oxford University-trained neuroscientist, author of 3 brain health books, trusted science communicator helping women make sense of brain fog, mood, sleep, hormones, stress & healthy brain ageing.
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Perimenopause can make your brain feel broken Before you blame yourself, look at what’s been over-loading the system.

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A Better brain story

Start telling a different story about your brain

Women’s brains are too often described through problems: burnout, baby brain, PMS, puberty blues, peri-brain fog, menopause brain, or dementia risk. These experiences are real. But the stories women are told about them are often frightening, or just plain wrong. Sarah designed BrainKind as a neuroscience-first guide to help women understand what's shaping their brain health, without getting pulled into fear-based social media, doom narratives, optimisation protocols or wellness fluff.

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You completed 7 brain-health actions this week. Keep it simple, keep it steady.

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Ask your brain health questions anytime

Get easy-to-understand answers to your questions about brain fog, mood and attention, sleep, stress, hormones, ageing, memory, and cognitive load, guided by Dr Sarah's no-hype, neuroscience approach.

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See the whole picture

Your brain is always listening: to your body, your world, and your mind. BrainKind helps you map what it may be responding to and why.

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Know exactly what to do next

Give it 3 minutes a day. BrainKind helps you understand what might be going on and choose one small, sensible thing to try next.

WHAT’S INSIDE

A women's brain coach. In your pocket.

Most health apps want you to track every step, sleep, symptom or calorie to optimize another part of your life. This exhausting approach just adds to your to-do list. Dr Sarah's BrainKind app takes a smarter and kinder approach. It's a practical system for understanding the brain and applying it to your life. It gives you a clear map for understanding your brain through three connected layers: Bottom-Up body signals, Outside-In life context, and Top-Down thoughts and expectations.

Finally make sense of your midlife brain.Finally make sense of your midlife brain.
Take the quiz to get your brain health map

Finally make sense of your midlife brain.

A science-first brain health app for women navigating brain fog, poor sleep, stress, mood changes, hormone shifts & life load.
A science-first brain health app for women navigating brain fog, poor sleep, stress, mood changes, hormone shifts & life load.
  • Understand why you don’t feel like yourself
  • Daily guidance that helps you make sense of your brain & decide what’s worth doing next
  • Ask any women’s brain health question & get Dr Sarah’s no-hype, science-first take
Dr Sarah McKay
Created byDr Sarah McKay
Oxford University-trained neuroscientist, author of 3 brain health books, trusted science communicator helping women make sense of brain fog, mood, sleep, hormones, stress & healthy brain ageing.
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Hero image

BrainKind coach

Perimenopause can make your brain feel broken Before you blame yourself, look at what’s been over-loading the system.

Today's Activity

8 min • Nature + Movement

Continue activity
Take the quiz to get your brain health map
A Better brain story

Start telling a different story about your brain

Women’s brains are too often described through problems: burnout, baby brain, PMS, puberty blues, peri-brain fog, menopause brain, or dementia risk. These experiences are real. But the stories women are told about them are often frightening, or just plain wrong. Sarah designed BrainKind as a neuroscience-first guide to help women understand what's shaping their brain health, without getting pulled into fear-based social media, doom narratives, optimisation protocols or wellness fluff.

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Nicely done!

You completed 7 brain-health actions this week. Keep it simple, keep it steady.

science

Ask your brain health questions anytime

Get easy-to-understand answers to your questions about brain fog, mood and attention, sleep, stress, hormones, ageing, memory, and cognitive load, guided by Dr Sarah's no-hype, neuroscience approach.

group

See the whole picture

Your brain is always listening: to your body, your world, and your mind. BrainKind helps you map what it may be responding to and why.

nature_people

Know exactly what to do next

Give it 3 minutes a day. BrainKind helps you understand what might be going on and choose one small, sensible thing to try next.

WHAT’S INSIDE

A women's brain coach. In your pocket.

Most health apps want you to track every step, sleep, symptom or calorie to optimize another part of your life. This exhausting approach just adds to your to-do list. Dr Sarah's BrainKind app takes a smarter and kinder approach. It's a practical system for understanding the brain and applying it to your life. It gives you a clear map for understanding your brain through three connected layers: Bottom-Up body signals, Outside-In life context, and Top-Down thoughts and expectations.

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Today's Activity

8 min • Nature + Movement

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Social Connection Journal

Including everything you need to succeed:

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Understand your brain through your body, world and mind at every life stage

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Built around Dr Sarah McKay’s Bottom-Up, Outside-In, Top-Down model: your brain is shaped by your body, your world, and your psychology.

female

Make sense of hormones without blaming them for everything

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Understand how hormones impact your brain across puberty, pregnancy, motherhood, and menopause.

self_improvement

One small brain-supporting step each day

keyboard_arrow_down

Follow step-by-step routines to improve sleep, nourish your brain, and move your body for cognitive health.

spa

Reduce cognitive load,  not just stress

keyboard_arrow_down

Practice evidence-based techniques to manage stress, support emotional health, and build resilience and joy.

insights

Spot patterns day by day

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Visualize your journey, celebrate wins, and see your improvements in sleep, movement, nutrition, and more.

groups

See why connection, loneliness and safety matter for brain health

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For times when loneliness hits, learn gentle ways to reach out and create the kinds of relationships that help your brain and body feel safer.

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Nature and environment challenges

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You don't need to live in the Blue Zones to connect with nature and feel awe.

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More choice in how you feel

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Develop the skills to notice patterns, make informed choices, and take realistic action. You'll build agency and feel empowered.

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Interactive self-assessments and quizzes

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Use guided self-assessments and quizzes to reflect on how you’re feeling, what may be changing, and what might help next

Created by Dr Sarah McKay

I built this app for every woman who’s ever wondered, “What's wrong with my brain?”

Dr Sarah McKay

Dr Sarah McKay

Oxford University-trained neuroscientist, author of 3 brain health books, trusted science communicator helping women make sense of brain fog, mood, sleep, hormones, stress & healthy brain ageing.

Dr Sarah McKay is an Oxford University-trained neuroscientist, author, and women’s brain-health educator who has spent decades translating brain science for real life. Her approach is different: women’s brains are not problems to fix, but dynamic systems shaped by biology, relationships, environment and life load. Sarah is well-known for cutting through noise with warmth and humour, to help women replace fear with a smarter and kinder understanding of their brains. BrainKind brings Sarah's whole-person, no-hype neuroscience into daily guidance for women.

Sarah McKay
Sarah's books
Mel Robbins & Sarah
Oxford University alumni
Sarah McKay DPhil (Oxon)
Sarah podcasting

Become a BrainKind founding member. Join the first group of women helping shape a kinder, smarter approach to women’s brain health.

Decode what your brain is trying to tell you
Understand brain fog without constant fear of dementia
See how hormones shape your brain
Feel calmer and less likely to fear the worst
Build brainy habits without adding to your to-do list.
Protect your attention in a noisy, overwhelming world
Support mood and memory with practical neuroscience
Nurture the relationships that help keep your brain well
Take wellbeing seriously without doom narratives
Choose one small, sensible step that may help today
AI-SUPPORTED COACHING

No two BrainKind days are the same, because no two women are the same.

BrainKind uses AI carefully to personalise Dr Sarah’s neuroscience-informed guidance and education. It doesn’t replace Sarah’s expertise, and it doesn’t pretend to be a medical professional. It simply helps make the app more relevant to your day-to-day life, with clear guardrails when something belongs with your GP.

book

Menopause & Brain Fog: Understanding Hormones and Mental Load

Personalized Lesson • 14 min

Explore how hormonal changes during menopause and daily cognitive demands interact to affect your brain. This lesson blends neuroscience, practical strategies, and self-reflection, tailored to your life stage and current concerns.

What to do
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Hormones & Brain Health 101
4 min
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psychology
Cognitive Load: What’s Draining You?
3 min
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Practical Strategies for Brain Fog
3 min
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Self-Reflection & Action Plan
3 min
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How it works

Start building your brain health map in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What’s your top brain health goal?

Improve my focus and attention
Support my brain through hormonal changes
Reduce stress and boost mood
Lower my risk of cognitive decline
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Answer a few thoughtful questions about your life stage, concerns and goals. BrainKind uses this context to make your guidance more relevant, without asking you to track everything or hand over your whole life story.

Your Plan

Week 1

Brain Health Foundations

Understanding Brain Basics
Sleep & Hormone Essentials
Nutrition for Brain Health
Daily Movement Practice
Week 2Upcoming

Building Healthy Habits

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a neuroscience-based plan covering sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, social support, and more. All organized for your current life stage and concerns.

Today, June 22

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Morning Check-In

Reflection • 2 min

Sleep & Hormones

Lesson • 4 min

Nature Walk & Movement

Activity • 8 min

Social Connection Journal

Journal • 3 min

3

One small step a day

Take 2 or 3 minutes a day to learn something useful, notice a pattern, or try one small brain-supporting step.

Your Progress

Brain Health Practice Engagement

82%

as of Jun 22

MarchJune

Curriculum Completed

32.7 modules

as of Jun 22

MarchJune
4

Track patterns and spot what helps

See how your sleep, stress, habits, mood, and life load connect, so you can make more informed choices about what supports your brain.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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The app is beyond compare!

The app is beyond compare! Best ever! I mean, this is like a Ferrari engine when I'm used to driving a tractor.
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Verified Studio customer
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It's blown my mind

I love the app - it's blown my mind actually. I don't know how you've managed to make it so personalised but congratulations - it's just superb. I love how simple and uncomplicated it is (and very effective).
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Martine L.
Verified Studio customer
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The coaching is phenomenal

I use AI every day in my work and I absolutely love the app. The coaching is phenomenal. I've done multiple programs, but this is by far the best experience.
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Monica R.
Verified Studio customer
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I'm blown away by the personalization

As I use this app, I'm blown away by the personalization - it feels like it truly understands what I need. I can't say enough positive things about this app; it's been a game changer.
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William T.
Verified Studio customer
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Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough!

Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough! I cannot recommend this app more highly!
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Jane M.
Verified Studio customer
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This app is everything that I have been looking for

This app is everything that I have been looking for because it feels so personalized. I'm trying to accomplish extraordinary change in my life and that is exactly what I needed. Nothing but positive feedback from me, thank you again!
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Amy C.
Verified Studio customer
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Worth every penny

I have been using the app for over a month and it is proving to be worth every penny by providing personalized support, strategies and education in a structured environment that has really helped me to stay focused. It's a phenomenal tool!
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Tim P.
Verified Studio customer
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Who is this app for?
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What will I learn in this app?
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How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
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How personalized is the experience?
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What kind of support is available?
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Does this app provide medical advice or diagnoses?
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Nothing’s wrong with your brain. You just need a smarter way to understand it.

In just a few minutes, Dr Sarah and BrainKind will help you build your personal brain health map and choose one small, sensible step to support your brain today.

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Everything you need to understand your brain and know what to do next

psychology

Understand your brain through your body, world and mind at every life stage

keyboard_arrow_down

Built around Dr Sarah McKay’s Bottom-Up, Outside-In, Top-Down model: your brain is shaped by your body, your world, and your psychology.

female

Make sense of hormones without blaming them for everything

keyboard_arrow_down

Understand how hormones impact your brain across puberty, pregnancy, motherhood, and menopause.

self_improvement

One small brain-supporting step each day

keyboard_arrow_down

Follow step-by-step routines to improve sleep, nourish your brain, and move your body for cognitive health.

spa

Reduce cognitive load,  not just stress

keyboard_arrow_down

Practice evidence-based techniques to manage stress, support emotional health, and build resilience and joy.

insights

Spot patterns day by day

keyboard_arrow_down

Visualize your journey, celebrate wins, and see your improvements in sleep, movement, nutrition, and more.

groups

See why connection, loneliness and safety matter for brain health

keyboard_arrow_down

For times when loneliness hits, learn gentle ways to reach out and create the kinds of relationships that help your brain and body feel safer.

nature_people

Nature and environment challenges

keyboard_arrow_down

You don't need to live in the Blue Zones to connect with nature and feel awe.

psychology_alt

More choice in how you feel

keyboard_arrow_down

Develop the skills to notice patterns, make informed choices, and take realistic action. You'll build agency and feel empowered.

quiz

Interactive self-assessments and quizzes

keyboard_arrow_down

Use guided self-assessments and quizzes to reflect on how you’re feeling, what may be changing, and what might help next

Created by Dr Sarah McKay

I built this app for every woman who’s ever wondered, “What's wrong with my brain?”

Dr Sarah McKay

Dr Sarah McKay

Oxford University-trained neuroscientist, author of 3 brain health books, trusted science communicator helping women make sense of brain fog, mood, sleep, hormones, stress & healthy brain ageing.

Dr Sarah McKay is an Oxford University-trained neuroscientist, author, and women’s brain-health educator who has spent decades translating brain science for real life. Her approach is different: women’s brains are not problems to fix, but dynamic systems shaped by biology, relationships, environment and life load. Sarah is well-known for cutting through noise with warmth and humour, to help women replace fear with a smarter and kinder understanding of their brains. BrainKind brings Sarah's whole-person, no-hype neuroscience into daily guidance for women.

Sarah McKay
Sarah's books
Mel Robbins & Sarah
Oxford University alumni
Sarah McKay DPhil (Oxon)
Sarah podcasting

Become a BrainKind founding member. Join the first group of women helping shape a kinder, smarter approach to women’s brain health.

Decode what your brain is trying to tell you
Understand brain fog without constant fear of dementia
See how hormones shape your brain
Feel calmer and less likely to fear the worst
Build brainy habits without adding to your to-do list.
Protect your attention in a noisy, overwhelming world
Support mood and memory with practical neuroscience
Nurture the relationships that help keep your brain well
Take wellbeing seriously without doom narratives
Choose one small, sensible step that may help today
AI-SUPPORTED COACHING

No two BrainKind days are the same, because no two women are the same.

BrainKind uses AI carefully to personalise Dr Sarah’s neuroscience-informed guidance and education. It doesn’t replace Sarah’s expertise, and it doesn’t pretend to be a medical professional. It simply helps make the app more relevant to your day-to-day life, with clear guardrails when something belongs with your GP.

book

Menopause & Brain Fog: Understanding Hormones and Mental Load

Personalized Lesson • 14 min

Explore how hormonal changes during menopause and daily cognitive demands interact to affect your brain. This lesson blends neuroscience, practical strategies, and self-reflection, tailored to your life stage and current concerns.

What to do
science
Hormones & Brain Health 101
4 min
chevron_right
psychology
Cognitive Load: What’s Draining You?
3 min
chevron_right
lightbulb
Practical Strategies for Brain Fog
3 min
chevron_right
edit
Self-Reflection & Action Plan
3 min
chevron_right
How it works

Start building your brain health map in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What’s your top brain health goal?

Improve my focus and attention
Support my brain through hormonal changes
Reduce stress and boost mood
Lower my risk of cognitive decline
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Answer a few thoughtful questions about your life stage, concerns and goals. BrainKind uses this context to make your guidance more relevant, without asking you to track everything or hand over your whole life story.

Your Plan

Week 1

Brain Health Foundations

Understanding Brain Basics
Sleep & Hormone Essentials
Nutrition for Brain Health
Daily Movement Practice
Week 2Upcoming

Building Healthy Habits

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a neuroscience-based plan covering sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, social support, and more. All organized for your current life stage and concerns.

Today, June 22

6
V

Morning Check-In

Reflection • 2 min

Sleep & Hormones

Lesson • 4 min

Nature Walk & Movement

Activity • 8 min

Social Connection Journal

Journal • 3 min

3

One small step a day

Take 2 or 3 minutes a day to learn something useful, notice a pattern, or try one small brain-supporting step.

Your Progress

Brain Health Practice Engagement

82%

as of Jun 22

MarchJune

Curriculum Completed

32.7 modules

as of Jun 22

MarchJune
4

Track patterns and spot what helps

See how your sleep, stress, habits, mood, and life load connect, so you can make more informed choices about what supports your brain.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

Join over 1,000,000 people achieving their goals on Studio

Whatever your goal, find a life-changing app on Studio

Quote

The app is beyond compare!

The app is beyond compare! Best ever! I mean, this is like a Ferrari engine when I'm used to driving a tractor.
D
starstarstarstarstar
Daphne A.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

It's blown my mind

I love the app - it's blown my mind actually. I don't know how you've managed to make it so personalised but congratulations - it's just superb. I love how simple and uncomplicated it is (and very effective).
M
starstarstarstarstar
Martine L.
Verified Studio customer
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The coaching is phenomenal

I use AI every day in my work and I absolutely love the app. The coaching is phenomenal. I've done multiple programs, but this is by far the best experience.
M
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Monica R.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

I'm blown away by the personalization

As I use this app, I'm blown away by the personalization - it feels like it truly understands what I need. I can't say enough positive things about this app; it's been a game changer.
W
starstarstarstarstar
William T.
Verified Studio customer
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Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough!

Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough! I cannot recommend this app more highly!
J
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Jane M.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

This app is everything that I have been looking for

This app is everything that I have been looking for because it feels so personalized. I'm trying to accomplish extraordinary change in my life and that is exactly what I needed. Nothing but positive feedback from me, thank you again!
A
starstarstarstarstar
Amy C.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

Worth every penny

I have been using the app for over a month and it is proving to be worth every penny by providing personalized support, strategies and education in a structured environment that has really helped me to stay focused. It's a phenomenal tool!
T
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Tim P.
Verified Studio customer
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It's making a huge difference for me

I want to sincerely thank you for creating this product. I have not been a huge fan of AI in general, but this use case is exceptional. It's making a huge difference for me.
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Verified Studio customer
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Thank you for creating this app!

I'm only on day 4, but I already feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you for creating this app! It's already making such a difference <3
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Verified Studio customer
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I am blown away

I went in with no expectations really. I've been in online coaching for 15 years professionally, and I know how hard it is to deliver something that is accessible and progressive. I am blown away.
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Brahim
Verified Studio customer
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One of the best discoveries ever

Studio has been one of the best discoveries ever. This app is amazing; fun, enjoyable, and so incredibly useful. I've never been one to use apps like these too much, but yours just blew my mind.
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Maria
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I accomplished more in 4 weeks than 10 years

I feel like I accomplished more in the past 4 weeks than I did the past 10 years. I'm amazed by what you were able to pull off with Studio and I hope more people benefit from it.
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Marty
Verified Studio customer
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FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
What will I learn in this app?
expand_more
How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for beginners?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
What kind of support is available?
expand_more
Does this app provide medical advice or diagnoses?
expand_more
Today's the day

Nothing’s wrong with your brain. You just need a smarter way to understand it.

In just a few minutes, Dr Sarah and BrainKind will help you build your personal brain health map and choose one small, sensible step to support your brain today.