Episode 262: Jen Beyst | The Cognitive Function Development Institute

Episode 262: Jen Beyst | The Cognitive Function Development Institute

Author: Dr. Brian Lenzkes August 13, 2025 Duration: 1:13:35

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Jen Beyst is co-founder of the Cognitive Function Development Institute, an operative division of Transformational Opportunities, Inc. which is a 501(c)3 charity she and her husband, Brian, started. She's a Master Cognitive Function Development Therapist, educational therapist, licensed educator, innovator, author, and certified parenting coach. Her past positions include director of Cognitive Function Development at Polara Health, president of SJ Brain Training and master teacher for a dyslexia institute. She's an ardent speaker who has taught and developed therapists, educators, employees, and students of all ages.

In this episode, Dr. Brian and Jen talk about…

  • (00:00) Intro
  • (05:20) Jen's career background and why she started the Cognitive Function Development Institute with her husband
  • (7:29) Neurodivergence
  • (8:18) How the CFDI works with individuals with impulse control and memory issues
  • (15:48) Holistic health and brain function
  • (19:19) People who get overwhelmed easily and dissociation
  • (23:35) Stress, early childhood trauma, and brain health
  • (31:20) Neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and how to keep your brain moving
  • (35:04) Changing dysfunctional coping mechanisms
  • (44:15) Negativity bias and why your body isn't trying to kill you!
  • (48:11) How Jen tests for cognitive function issues
  • (52:44) Stories of cognitive development success
  • (58:40) Prescription drugs and the CGFI approach
  • (01:02:15) Hydration, sleep deprivation, and brain function
  • (01:04:40) Outro

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What does it truly mean to be well? For Dr. Brian Lenzkes, the answer stretches far beyond a chart of lab results. On the Life's Best Medicine Podcast, he explores the interconnected layers of a whole life, where physical health is deeply woven into the fabric of our relationships, our sense of purpose, and our spiritual grounding. Each conversation moves past simplistic advice to consider how family, community, and personal faith shape our daily resilience. You’ll hear from a variety of guests who share candid stories-not just of medical recovery, but of profound human connection, unexpected compassion, and quiet heroism found in everyday challenges. Dr. Lenzkes brings his perspective as a practicing physician who believes healing is a multifaceted endeavor. This isn't a lecture series; it's a collection of genuine dialogues that remind us our wellbeing is a holistic story still being written. Tune into this podcast for thoughtful reflections that might just change how you view your own health, relationships, and place in the world.
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