Start a Brain Healthy Daily Routine With MOSH Co-Founder Patrick Schwarzenegger

Last Update: June 30, 2025

Patrick Schwarzenegger is busy these days.

Between filming the latest season of The White Lotus in Thailand and building MOSH, the line of functional, brain-supporting protein bars that he created with his mother Maria Shriver, his calendar has been packed with meetings, shoots, and lots of travel.

Despite his busy schedule, Schwarzenegger prioritizes gratitude and remains focused on his health — particularly his brain health. After seeing his maternal grandfather’s health slowly decline due to Alzheimer’s, Schwarzenegger and Shriver became passionate about longevity and prevention, both in their own daily routines and as a part of the larger health and wellness conversation. The two teamed up to create MOSH bars as a snack that supports brain health on even your busiest days: They’re loaded with functional ingredients (like ashwagandha, lion’s mane, and omega-3s), protein, vitamins, and minerals, and they’re easy enough to toss in your bag and take on the go.

“Our hope with MOSH is to make brain health accessible to everyone,” Schwarzenegger says. “You shouldn’t need a medical degree or a huge budget to start taking care of your brain.” In just a few years since the brand’s inception, MOSH has raised over $250,000 to fund Alzheimer’s research, making good on the team’s mission to make brain health more accessible to all people. “Beyond the research, we want to meet people where they are,” he says. “Brain health shouldn’t be this exclusive thing, it should be something anyone can participate in, whether that’s through simple daily habits or having a protein bar that actually supports your cognitive function.”

We recently sat down with Schwarzenegger to learn about his daily routine, including how he prioritizes his brain health through movement, healthy foods, and spending time with family and friends.

How do you start your day in a brain-healthy way?

“My fiancée Abby and I usually roll out of bed and head straight out. We’ll grab coffee, stroll down to the beach, and share what we’re grateful for. After I read that study showing people who walked at least 9,800 steps per day were 51% less likely to develop dementia, I made it a goal to try and get 10,000 steps every single day.

For supplements, a high-quality creatine powder or supplement is a daily must-have for me. It’s great for building muscle and keeping my bones strong, plus there’s some new research suggesting it might be good for brain health too, which is a nice bonus. I also focus on hydration right away. It’s easy to get dehydrated after long days on set (or just when you’re crazy busy!), so I use clean electrolytes that are made with real ingredients and don’t have any added sugar.”

What does a typical lunch that prioritizes brain health look like for you?

“These days I’m really focusing on staying healthy not just for my body, but for my mind and brain health, too. I try to follow an eating plan that’s high in protein and fiber and low in sugars. I’m always looking for stuff that won’t spoil, is clean, and is low in calories and sugar, but still gives me the protein I need.

I also eat MOSH bars almost every day, especially when I’m filming or traveling. On set or during flights, you never know what food options you’ll have, so it’s awesome having a healthy snack I can count on that’s packed with protein and low in sugar. We reformulated our bars last year, too, loading them with great stuff like lion’s mane, ashwagandha, omega-3s, and vitamins B12 and D3. These are just so easy to throw in my bag when I’m running around all day.”

What are your dinner and nighttime rituals?

“I try to keep dinner focused on whole foods: lean proteins, vegetables, healthy fats. I know that eating foods that are high in sugar, saturated fats, and highly processed can raise your chances of having Alzheimer’s disease, so I try to avoid that stuff. But honestly, one of the biggest things for my brain health at night is actually challenging it. The best way to take care of your brain is by utilizing it, so I try to find ways to keep it engaged. For work, I spend time memorizing scripts for my projects, which is like a workout for your memory. When I’m not working, I love playing the daily Wordle and board games like Rummikub.

When I can, I love ending the day with a massage. When I was in Thailand filming The White Lotus, I would get massages all the time. It’s another form of recovery that helps with stress management, which is huge for brain health.”

As both mother and son and co-founders, why is brain health so important to you?

“It’s deeply personal for us. When I moved back home with my mom during COVID, she had this idea to build a food company that was mission-driven, raised money for Alzheimer’s, and educated consumers about how what they ate impacted their brain.

What really got to us was learning that despite women making up nearly two-thirds of all Alzheimer’s cases, only 12% of funding is allocated to studies that specifically focus on women. There was a disproportionate lack of funding for women’s Alzheimer’s research, and all of the brain-related studies were being done on men. That’s what led my mom to found the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement at Cleveland Clinic.”

What advice would you give to readers about taking care of their brain and prioritizing longevity?

“I think the best way to take care of your brain is by utilizing it. But there are specific things you can do today that can help your brain health tomorrow or next year or in a decade from now. We don’t know necessarily if they can stop Alzheimer’s from developing, but we know that it could prolong our life without it.

Young people especially may not realize that Alzheimer’s prevention needs to start early. Here’s what I focus on:

First, move your body daily. Physical wellness directly impacts mental clarity, so don’t underestimate how movement affects your brain.

Second, feed your brain intentionally. Choose high-protein, low-sugar foods rich in omega-3s.

Third, challenge your mind, whether through work, games, or learning new skills.

Fourth, stay socially connected. Being isolated and lonely can actually increase your risk of developing dementia, so try to communicate with friends and loved ones daily.”

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Amy Roberts

Amy Roberts is Thrive Market's Senior Editorial Writer. She is based in Los Angeles via Pittsburgh, PA.