Podcasts about holistic psychiatry

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked importance of emotional health during the menopause transition with Dr. Paul Conti. You'll hear us discuss: 1. How trauma often leads to shame and self-blame 2. The emotional and psychological changes during menopause 3. Building resilience through introspection and curiosity 4. The stigma surrounding mental health issues 5. The importance of seeking professional support and external feedback Dr. Paul M. Conti, a Stanford University School of Medicine graduate, combines extensive clinical expertise with a holistic approach to psychiatry. With training from Stanford and Harvard, where he served as Chief Resident, Dr. Conti specializes in treating mental illness and life stressors, recognizing the pervasive impact of trauma on individuals and communities. Beyond clinical practice, he offers consulting services in personal, business, and legal contexts. Dr. Conti is also acclaimed for his book, "Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic," which distills his insights on healing from trauma, aiming to educate and empower a broader audience.

Are psychiatric medications the only path to mental wellness? What if there was a way to heal naturally and regain balance? In this episode of The Mental Health & Wellness Show, I, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, sit down with holistic psychiatrist Dr. Alice Lee to explore her integrative approach to mental health. Dr. Lee shares how she combines conventional psychiatry with functional, nutritional, and energy medicine to address the root causes of mental health challenges and help patients safely transition off medications.In this episode, you'll learn:Why healing mental health requires addressing the root causes (holistic psychiatry, functional medicine)The challenges of psychiatric medication withdrawal and how to navigate it safely (medication tapering, mental health recovery)How energy testing works and why it's a valuable tool in psychiatry (energy medicine, mind-body connection)The role of patient responsibility in successful holistic treatment (self-healing, mind-body connection, self-care, mental resilience)The anti-aging benefits of supplements and energy medicine (longevity, natural healing)The growing acceptance of holistic approaches and why legal protections for holistic practitioners are crucial for the future of medicine (advocacy, healthcare policy, systemic change)Dr. Alice Lee is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in holistic mental health. Practicing in both Utah and New York, she combines traditional psychiatry with nutritional, functional, and energy medicine to help patients heal naturally. Her expertise includes medication withdrawal, mind-body healing, and empowering patients to take control of their health. Dr. Lee is passionate about expanding awareness of holistic psychiatry, educating professionals, and advocating for greater acceptance of alternative healing practices.Join me, Dr. Tomi Mitchell, and Dr. Alice Lee for an enlightening conversation on redefining mental health treatment and embracing a holistic approach to wellness.Tune in now!

Kelly Brogan has been on quite the journey. From the most orthodox believer in and member of the medical cathedral, to then writing a best selling book that rejected that system outright to now doing her deepest work in self reclamation and femininity, Kelly shares insights and reflections I believe will resonate with millions of women, and yes even men, out there. Why? Because she is speaking a message of eternal courage and truth, which is what I believe our world needs now more than ever.Kelly Brogan MD is a holistic psychiatrist, a New York Times bestselling author of A Mind of Your Own and Own Your Self, and a self-proclaimed reclamation queen. In her psychiatric practice, Kelly specialized in a root-cause resolution approach to psychiatric syndromes and symptoms, seeking to uncover the deeper imbalances behind mental health challenges rather than merely treating surface-level symptoms.Driven by a powerful mission, she is dedicated to holding the vision for embodied reclamation and whole-life empowerment. Through guidance, resources, and community, Kelly helps individuals break free from struggle and fully embrace their authentic selves, allowing them to experience the unique pleasure of their true essence. Join us as we explore:How putting her auto-immune thyroid condition into remission with non-pharmaceutical interventions made Kelly feel enraged and betrayed yet was also the pivot that altered the entire direction of her life.Why Kelly took out a $ 2 million dollar life-policy before publishing her first book A Mind of Your Own.How inspecting the “fix it” instinct is at the deepest core of knowing and owning ourselves.Why only people willing to question and reinterpret everything about the world are the only people ready to do the deepest change work. How Kelly's programs move the sickest of sick women from barely surviving to radical thriving.Kelly's new book, the gift of masculinity and why nobody or nothing external needs to change for anybody to feel fully in control and accountable to themselves.Kelly's relationship, marriage and divorce and motherhood reflections, her celibacy journey, her “paternal” coaching style and “self-husbanding”.Contact: Website - https://www.kellybroganmd.comMentions:Program - Vital Mind Reset, https://www.kellybroganmd.com/vmr-eg-standardSupport the showFollow Steve's socials: Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTokSupport the show on Patreon:As much as we love doing it, there are costs involved and any contribution will allow us to keep going and keep finding the best guests in the world to share their health expertise with you. I'd be grateful and feel so blessed by your support: https://www.patreon.com/MadeToThriveShowSend me a WhatsApp to +27 64 871 0308. Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our content: https://madetothrive.co.za/terms-and-conditions-and-privacy-policy/

Dr. Jennifer Giordano, widely recognized as Dr. G, is a psychiatrist who uses a holistic approach to help those who want to take an active role in their health and avoid, decrease, or stop using psychiatric medications.  She saw the major gap in the medical community in the understanding of psych med tapering and wanted to help fill it, which grew into working one-on-one with hundreds of people to safely and successfully navigate the tapering terrain. SHOWNOTES:

After a year, Emily reached out to me to further discover any remainingdeep-seated, underlying issues that impeded her ability to continue herpath towards fulfillment and well-being. What brought her back to further her healing? What are the critical areas that must heal in order to succeed in sustaining long-term happiness, health, and fulfillment?Emily shares her continued efforts to create a vibrant life beyond hersuccessful medication withdrawal this second time around. In this podcast, she shares what was the most important thing she learned this time around and leaves us with some surprisingly gentle last words of advice we can all use.Click on this link listen to Emily's first podcast: Empowering Emily: Holistic Healing From Almost EverythingClick here to listen to all of The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast episodesContact here to email Dr. Lee directly. If you like this podcast, please give it a 5-star rating and share this with others! Thank you! For more about Dr. Alice W. Lee, please visit: Website: www.holisticpsychiatrist.com More stories and insights: Holistic Articles YouTube: The Holistic Psychiatrist To schedule consultations or appointments, call Dr. Lee's office at 240-437-7600 Dr. Lee is located in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. The content provided by this podcast is for informational purposes only and has not been approved by the U.S. FDA. This podcast is not intended to provide personal medical advice, which should be obtained from a medical professional.

Is it really possible to approach psychiatry from a holistic perspective?Dr. Judy Tsafrir describes how healing modalities like astrology and Shamanism have reshaped her practice of holistic psychiatry this week on Spirit Gym,Learn more about Judy and how to work with her on her website. Find Judy on social media via X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Sign up for our Spirit Gym podcast membership, so you can access members-only extended versions of the podcast along with exclusive Q&A opportunities with Paul.Timestamps3:55 Judy's Chiron Return and her first consult with an astrologer.8:56 Losing the sacredness of plant medicines.17:16 The problems with mainstreaming ketamine.21:23 An allergy to the sacred.34:01 A monolithic view of psychiatry.42:39 “Every morning I say, I bow to the great beauty and mystery…”53:04 Take advantage of simple, common-sense prescriptions, like prayer and blessing your food.1:11:32 Five questions.ResourcesSacred Psychiatry: Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness by Dr. Judy TsafrirJudy's appearance on Jeffery Mishlove's New Thinking Allowed on YouTubeThe work of Edward Edinger, Stanislav Grof, Bernard Lievegoed, Dr. Dan Siegel, Alfred Adler and Angeles ArrienYour Body is Your Subconscious Mind and Molecules of Emotion by Candace PertThe CHEK Totem PolePaul's Living 4D conversations with Jeffrey Mishlove and Letao WangFind more resources for this episode on our website. Thanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBiOptimizers US and BiOptimizers UK PAUL10Organifi CHEK20CHEK Institute HLC 1 online Wild PasturesWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked importance of emotional health during the menopause transition with Dr. Paul Conti. You'll hear us discuss: 1. How trauma often leads to shame and self-blame 2. The emotional and psychological changes during menopause 3. Building resilience through introspection and curiosity 4. The stigma surrounding mental health issues 5. The importance of seeking professional support and external feedback Dr. Paul M. Conti, a Stanford University School of Medicine graduate, combines extensive clinical expertise with a holistic approach to psychiatry. With training from Stanford and Harvard, where he served as Chief Resident, Dr. Conti specializes in treating mental illness and life stressors, recognizing the pervasive impact of trauma on individuals and communities. Beyond clinical practice, he offers consulting services in personal, business, and legal contexts. Dr. Conti is also acclaimed for his book, "Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic," which distills his insights on healing from trauma, aiming to educate and empower a broader audience.

In this video newsletter, I discuss why zinc is so important for the brain. I'll address:* Psychiatric conditions linked to low zinc.* Three ways that zinc impacts neurotransmitter functioning.* Zinc's role as an antioxidant and its relationship to metallothioneins.* The importance of zinc for immune regulation.* The many ways zinc impacts the digestive tract.* How we measure zinc (along with copper) and the limitations of typical lab ranges.* Why optimizing zinc requires testing and monitoring.Until next time,Courtney SnyderAdditional resources for those who'd like to take a deeper dive:* Meet the NMDA Receptor (paid)https://courtneysnydermd.substack.com/p/meet-the-nmda-receptor* High Copper, Metallothionein, Mental Health & Cancer (paid)https://courtneysnydermd.substack.com/p/high-copper-metallothioneins-mental* Mast Cell Activation & Inflammation in Brain Conditions: How to Calm Things Down (free)https://www.courtneysnydermd.com/blog/mast-cell-activation-inflammation-in-brain-disorders-how-to-calm-things-down* Walsh Research Institutehttps://www.walshinstitute.org/Medical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Joseph Yi is a board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist with a specialization in Holistic Psychiatry and Medication Detoxification (both illicit and prescribed). Graduating as Chief Resident of Psychiatry from Cooper University Hospital (located in the heart of Camden, NJ) he gained invaluable experience in treating complex psychiatric and addiction cases. More recently, Dr. Yi has embarked on a journey exploring the realm of psychedelics, and he is eager to share his personal experiences and insights into the future of psychiatry. In this conversation, we talk about... -social media causing mental impairment -children having access to social media -is marijuana addictive? -the 4 pillars of mental wellness -psychedelics and the future of psychiatry -mental wellness supplementation Resources: Dr. Joseph Yi's Instagram Dr. Joseph Yi's supplement line Dr. Joseph's Telegram page and his YouTube channel Follow the host, Claudia, here Check out Paleovalley products here!

In the last episode, I discussed narcissistic personality disorder - traits, seeming causes, prognosis, and course.  In this episode, I'll discuss:* the more nuanced understanding of narcissism in our culture* the experience of those hurt in narcissistic relationships, and* tools for self-preservation and healing This topic is particularly important for those of us who are highly sensitive and more permeable to the energies of others. But anyone can be vulnerable to another's masterful self-serving behaviors. This could be in workplace settings, communities, friendships, and romantic relationships.Unless we think like narcissists (which most of us don't), it is difficult to imagine such self-serving motivations. That lack of imagination, however, can get us into trouble.To receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, visit:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

-In this newsletter, I'll discuss:--The Impact of Narcissistic Personality Disorder --Terminology & Diagnostic Criteria--Seeming Contributing Factors--Brain Differences--Prognosis & CourseTo receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, visit:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Candida is the most common fungi in the microbiome. Several factors, including antibiotic exposure, can lead to its overgrowth and colonization in the gastrointestinal tract. Brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, depression, mood swings, insomnia, carbohydrate cravings, and gastrointestinal symptoms (especially constipation) are common symptoms. Children with candida overgrowth are often diagnosed with ADD.In this episode, I will discuss 10 factors that can make it difficult to move beyond candida overgrowth, including:* Low zinc* Mold toxicity and metal toxicity* High blood sugar* Lack of movement and exercise* High stress & catecholamines* High cortisol* High estrogen* Poor gut motility* Low digestive enzymes, stomach acid and bile acids* Low beneficial bacteriaFor the referenced previous podcast episode on candida:Candida, Carb Craving & Brain Symptomshttps://courtneysnydermd.substack.com/p/candida-carb-craving-and-brain-related-fdeTo receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, visit:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Hypermobility - having one or more joints that bend further than normal -is a surprisingly common trait in those with brain symptoms.  Using RCCX theory, I'll attempt to explain why this may be. RCCX is a gene module (cluster of genes) that appears to be at the foundation of many psychiatric conditions and complex chronic health conditions, such as mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Hypermobility - a red flag for an RCCX vulnerability - does not have to be present for someone to be impacted by brain symptoms.For a more detailed explanation of Dr. Meglathery's work, as well as a list of associated conditions, visit RCCX Theory at: http://www.rccxandillness.com/To receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, visit:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Exercise has been found to be as effective as SSRIs and as effective as psychotherapy for depression.*In this episode, I'll discuss:* The mood-enhancing chemicals we receive from our body and brain when we move and exercise. * The ways exercise improves our cognition and protects our brain as we age.* The types of movement and exercise.* Exercise Intolerance* How we can mentally move beyond all-or-none thinking, avoid overdoing it and learn to meet our body where it's at.* "The Effects and Mechanisms of Exercise on the Treatment of Depression” https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.705559/fullTo receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, visit:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, 75% of people rank fear of public speaking as their number one fear.In this episode, I discuss:* The impacts of this common fear* Surprising tools that can help decrease anxiety before and during a speaking event* Ways to avoid and manage freeze if it happens * Medication and nutrient-based interventions that can be helpful if neededTo receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, visit:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

What is Functional Medicine?“An integrative, biology-based approach that promotes healing and wellness by focusing on the bio-chemically unique aspects of each patient, and then using individually tailored interventions to restore balance. This approach focuses on understanding the fundamental physiological processes, the environmental inputs and the genetic predispositions that influence health and disease. The interventions aim to address the root causes.”In the case of Functional Medicine Psychiatry, such interventions are aimed at promoting healing and wellness for those with brain symptoms such as depression, anxiety, mood swings, fatigue, brain fog, hyperactivity, cognitive impairment, social communication deficits and/or psychosis.In this episode I'll discuss:* The advantages and disadvantages of mainstream medicine* Characteristics of many who seek out functional medicine* Benefits of functional medicine* Risks of functional medicine* How these risks can be mitigated by functional medicine physicians and those seeking this type of treatmentTo receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, visit:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Psychiatric symptoms normally are not caused by a specific gene. Instead, certain genes, or rather genetic variants, raise our vulnerability to developing depression, anxiety, mood swings, brain fog, hyperactivity, angry outbursts and psychosisIn this newsletter, I hope to demystify the various ways this can happen.I'll discuss:* The relationship between genes and the proteins they code for* The role of methylation and oxidative stress in gene expression* The types of proteins that are especially important in brain health* Examples of variants that can impact neurotransmitter functioning and thus symptomsTo receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, visit:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I'll address:* Common obstacles to starting a meditation practice* The uniting thread of all forms of meditation* The types of meditation and how to pick one for you* The gifts of meditation including and beyond the mental and physical health benefits* How to begin “We don't sit in meditation to become good mediators. We sit in meditation so that we'll be more awake in our lives.” Pema ChödrönTo receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, visit: https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in this episode to Judy Tsafrir MD, Holistic adult and child psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and astrologer, as she explains brilliantly the importance of a spiritual practise in life, and how this can often be the missing piece for intensely transforming our experience and journeys. Simpler than you think and available in everything from kicking odd shaped balls around to whatever else you might be doing right now, it's time to bring back the sacred. With exercises, take aways and inspiring perspectives, we think you'll deeply appreciate what she has to share. You can buy Judy Tsafrir MD's book Sacred Psychiatry from Amazon and please leave her a review! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sacred-Psychiatry-Transpersonal-Transform-Consciousness/dp/B0CB9G8699Her website judytsafrirmd.com is crammed with information and resources for learning and her blog “Adventures in Holistic Psychiatry” offers huge possibility for transforming life across a wide range of topics, so please sign up for that one if it grabs you.

I look forward to the day when lowering exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) will be right up there with other basic health recommendations, such as getting adequate sleep and exercise, managing stress and limiting or avoiding sugar. In the meantime, I'll try, in this episode, to convince you of why lowering exposure is a good idea. I'll discuss:* Symptoms associated with EMF exposure.* How EMF appears to impact the brain.* Factors that increase our vulnerability to the effects of EMF.* Ways to lower that vulnerability.When I use “EMF,” I'm referring to the more concerning types - radio-frequencies, magnetic and electric fields and dirty electricity.  For simplicity, I'll be talking about these collectively, though much of the emerging research is on radio-frequencies (cell phones, WiFi, SMART or wireless technology).  This newsletter can found at:https://courtneysnydermd.substack.com/p/emf-and-the-brainTo receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, subscribe at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.com or on Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

As with toxins, EMF (a “toxicant”) can impact the brain in a number of ways. It contributes to inflammation, oxidative stress, disruption of the micro-biome, and interferes with our innate electricity. Anything we do to decrease it will benefit our health.EMF exists on a spectrum, which includes UV light, the visible spectrum, and infrared among other types. Most of the interventions discussed will relate to radio frequencies (RF), which are rabidly increasing around us.Completely eliminating exposure to EMF is not possible. In this episode, I'll walk through a checklist to help you assess and already start to lower your own exposure. This is not an all or none endeavor. Some will find a couple of ways that have the biggest impact for them and others will want or need to go deeper into the list. You might find it helpful to print this off the checklist and mark the situations that apply to your circumstances and even rank your priorities.This newsletter can found at:https://courtneysnydermd.substack.com/p/how-we-can-assess-and-lower-our-emfTo receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, subscribe at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.com oron Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I won't focus on any specific health choices. We all know what they generally are for us at this time in our life or in our healing process. Instead, I'll be introducing mental shifts that can help us get off the roller coaster and step onto a path of sustainable self-care. Self pampering can be a part of self-care, but the type of self-care I'm referring to is much bigger than that.Three people who've influenced my thinking on this topic and who are referenced in this episode are:* Jason Seib - Self care and mindfulness coach, author of Body Beliefs and creator of the (dis)Comfort Zone Workshop* James Clear - Author of Atomic Habits, An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones* Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener - Positive psychologist, author and speakerIn this episodes I discuss the following mental shifts and give examples:* Shifting Our Why - Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Motivation* Shifting Our Identify* Shifting Our Values* Shifting Our Relationship to Our Feelings* “Widening Our Comfort Zone” - (To borrow the phrase from Jason Seib)* Removing Obstacles* Increasing Obstacles* Shifting From Goal to Process* Shifting From Radical to Incremental Changes* AccountabilityTo receive the weekly Holistic Psychiatry Newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, subscribe at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.com oron Substack at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

The last newsletter, I addressed how our hormonal stress response can trigger mast cells and microglial cells, thereby interfering with neuronal communication in the brain and causing symptoms. Such symptoms can include brain fog, fatigue, depression, anxiety, mood swings and, for some, hallucinations. We live in a world that is increasingly inflammatory - more toxins, more insults to our microbiome, and more insults to our sense of self from marketing and media. Add to this the reality that many things that lower our stress response and thus inflammation, are being diminished - less human connection, less silence, solitude, stillness and time in the natural world. But, we have choices. Supporting our brain and well-being is really about getting back to the basics of our humanity and getting back to the things most of us long to do anyway. We can approach the below list with an openness to ideas (of which one or two may resonate) ...or we can approach it like a to-do list - one that reinforces the notion that we need to fix ourselves to be worthy. My hope is the former. We're already worthy and deserving of feeling healthy. This list will generally move in the direction of what I think most of us can benefit from (1-3), additional considerations that may be helpful for those with brain symptoms (4-7) and, lastly, I've included tools for those who are dealing with very high immune reactivity and/or mast cell activation syndrome (8-10). This list will not be complete. Perhaps you'll share what is helpful for you. To receive the newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, subscribe at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.com or on Substack at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.substack.com Medical Disclaimer: This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I'll break down the key players in brain inflammation, how these players work together, and how they can ultimately disrupt neuronal communication.  I'll discuss:* The beneficial role of inflammation.* The bridge between the brain and immune system - mast cells & microglial cells.* The bridge between the immune system and our hormonal stress response - Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH).* How head injury, toxicity, problematic microbes, and emotional and psychological stress contribute to brain inflammation.With this groundwork laid, in an upcoming newsletter, I'll discuss the many ways we can lower inflammation in the brain.To receive the newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week,subscribe at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.com oron Substack:Medical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Whether it's an older child with frequent tantrums, or an adult who easily loses their temper, I think of angry outbursts as a symptom with underlying root causes.   While there may be triggers, someone's inability to regulate their emotions, in my experience, suggests a biochemical and/or inflammatory driver.  In this episode, I'll discuss:* An important difference between angry outbursts and other symptoms.* The impact on the neuro-physiology of others.* Reasons this behavior may be enabled by others.* Associated diagnoses.* The four most common underlying physiologic factors that I see in my practice that appear to drive angry outburst.* What the presence or absence of remorse after a tantrum can tell us about underlying physiologic drivers.To receive the newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week,subscribe at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.com oron Substack:Medical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Though we are wired for connection, we're also separate human beings.  How we navigate these two realities can make all the difference in the quality of our relationships and our lives.  Our relationships can be with the family we grew up in, our friendships, romantic relationships, partnerships, marriage and the families we create. In this newsletter, using Murray Bowen, MD's Family Systems Theory, I'll discuss:* The tension that exists in couples and families because of the need to be together, but also to be separate.* What being out of balance can look like in a “system.”* What this can look like for us individually.* How we can move towards more balance in our relationships.We don't need to be in a relationship to be impacted by these forces.  We all carry within us expectations of togetherness and separateness from the families we grew up in.  Our parents carried their own norms based on their families of origin. Through our repeated experiences, our neuronal pathways are reinforced. They can impact how comforting or threatening togetherness feels and how comforting or threatening separateness feels.To receive the newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week,subscribe at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.com or on Substack:Medical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Schizophrenia affects 1 in 300 people or 24 million people worldwide (2.6 million in the U.S.) It remains the most treatment resistant psychiatric condition. In this newsletter, using the story of John Nash (Beautiful Mind) as a reference point, I'll discuss:* Theories attempting to explain schizophrenia.* How the belief that all people with schizophrenia have the same biochemical disorder has resulted in lack of effective treatment and problematic side effects for many.* Research from the Walsh Research Institute, which has identified three distinct biotypes for schizophrenia (undermethylation, overmethylation and pyrroluria), each with different predominant symptoms and biochemical needs.* How those of us trained by the Walsh Research Institute assess and treat schizophrenia. * The real story of John Nash's life not shared in the movie.To receive the weekly newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox, subscribe at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.com or on Substack:https://CourtneySnyderMD.substack.comMedical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

If you don't identify with one of the labels in the title, you likely know someone who does. As with all labels, however, they don't completely define us. Those of us who have these patterns are not the same, nor struggle to the same extent.  Still, this psychological construct has been repeatedly recognized in the mental health field. Perhaps because it is so common, you won't find it included as a condition or personality disorder in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders).  Nonetheless, this way of being in the world can be painful and stressful. At the very least, these tendencies can keep us from enjoying the full potential of our lives. In this episode, I discuss:* Overlapping definitions from attachment theory, family systems theory and 12-step programs* Common early experiences * Cultural messages* Suspected genetic variants* Difficulties with boundaries* Communication style* Common behaviors* Common emotions* Education and resources* Parenting our inner childTo receive the newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, subscribe at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.com or on Substack: https://courtneysnydermd.substack.com/ Medical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Misalignment of the upper part of the spine is an often overlooked problem for those with brain symptoms, chronic complex illness and/or mysterious health issues.  In these modern times with cell phones and laptops, we look down A LOT.  This raises our likelihood of having problems that originate in our neck.  A previous neck injury and/or a tendency to be flexible can make us even more vulnerable.  Flexibility is especially common in those with brain related or psychiatric conditions. In this episode, I'll discuss:* The very important role of the atlas, our first vertebrae, and why is can easily become misaligned. * The many neck structures, including the vagus, which can be impacted when we misalignment.* The importance of ligaments holding the atlas in place and how hypermobility can contribute laxity of this joint.* The activities beyond injury that contribute to the atlas becoming misaligned. * Forward Head Posture, which results from having our head down too much and for too long, such as when we use a cell phone, laptop, poorly positioned computer or even read a book or write for extended periods. * The role emotions can play in shifting the atlas out of place.* The many symptoms associated with misalignment or upper cervical instability. * A simple was to evaluate if vagus might be impacted and the types of imaging that is used to diagnose this problem. * Types of treatment and specialists.* The role of posture in keeping our head on straight.Links mentioned:The Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve in Brain Disorders (Part 1 of 2)https://courtneysnydermd.substack.com/p/the-healing-power-of-the-vagus-nerve-33dThe Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve in Brain Disorders (Part 2 of 2)https://courtneysnydermd.substack.com/p/accessing-the-power-of-the-vagus-bdeTo receive the newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, subscribe at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack:Medical Disclaimer: This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical and psychiatric issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I discuss winter solstice, themes of darkness and light, winter, the Dark Night of the Soul, radical gratitude, and the rhythms of the natural world and of our lives.To receive the newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, subscribe at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack Medical Disclaimer: This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical and psychiatric issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Though both brain hemispheres are continuously working together in complex ways, there are attributes which are more strongly associated with each side. In this episode, I describe the traits and perspectives most commonly associated with the left and right hemispheres. I'll focus on the differences in attention, relationship to the body, others and objects, emotions, problem solving and relationship to the future. I also briefly comment on the seeming relationship between methylation and hemispheric differentiation.Much of what I am expounding upon, comes from a great book about the right and left hemispheres, titled - “The Master and His Emissary - The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World” by Iain McGilchrist, MD, a Scottish Psychiatrist.For illustrations, the newsletter associate with this episode can be found at https://courtneysnydermd.substack.com/p/left-and-right-brain-knowing-whenTo receive the newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, subscribe at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack:Medical Disclaimer: This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical and psychiatric issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

In anticipation of the new year, I'm previewing some of the topics I look forward to sharing in the coming months.  * Topics that I briefly comment on in this episode:* How Having Our Head On Straight Impacts Our Mental Health* The Relationship Between Hypermobility (Flexibility, Being Double Jointed, Etc) and Brain Health* The Many Root Cause Intersections Of Mast Cell Activation* Common Root Causes for Specific Brain Disorders* Recognizing and Managing High Dopamine States Such as Hyper-focus and Addictive Tendencies* Managing Our Energy and Our Focus Throughout the Day* Codependency - An Invisible Chronic Stress That Can Prevent Healing & Thriving* Neuroplasticity of Spiritual Growth* Getting Okay With Uncertainty * Learning to Listen to Ourselves I'm also sharing a poem I wrote for my daughter when she was four, called “Follow the Energy”. For those interested in checking out a couple of samples of the midweek paid newsletter, I've un-paywalled a couple of my favorites.A Different Kind of Goal Setting for the New YearEssentialism in Health & HealingTo receive the newsletter (text and audio) in your mailbox each week, subscribe at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack:Medical Disclaimer: This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical and psychiatric issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

In the last episode, I addressed the causes, symptoms and conditions associated with high copper. In this episode I address:* Testing and why if copper overload is so prevalent, is it not being identified in conventional or allopathic medicine and how those of us trained by the Walsh Research Institute evaluate for copper overload. * 10 treatment considerations including lowering exposure, optimizing zinc, augmenting nutrients, addressing occurring nutrient imbalances, addressing oxidative stress, addressing added estrogen, and further supporting metallothioneins (which regulate copper and zinc). * Comments by Dr. William Walsh, PhD on the future of nutrient based psychiatry* Clinical Resources: https://www.walshinstitute.org/resources.html If you would like to learn more about the root causes of brain related symptoms or to receive this newsletters with text and audio in your mailbox each week, subscribe at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.com or on Substack: https://courtneysnydermd.substack.com/ Medical Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

"Part of any healing journey is to be at peace in our body. Our ability to feel embodied is a job for our brain's right hemisphere. Our left hemisphere sees our body as a thing or rather a sum of things. Left unchecked (and fueled by cultural standards), our left brain has us judging, seeking perfection, disturbed by aging and/or relentlessly fixing our bodies." In this episode, I discuss why we are so detached or at odds with our body and attempt to answer - "How can we grow those neuronal connections of the right brain, so we can return home to our bodies?" I list 10 ways we can start to find peace in our bodies. If you would like to learn more about the root causes of brain related symptoms or to receive this newsletters with text and audio in your mailbox each week, subscribe at:https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack:Medical Disclaimer: This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical and psychiatric issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

In this podcast episode, I review how high copper affects dopamine and norepinephrine, how copper can become elevated and the conditions or situations in which I suspect copper is causing or contributing to brain symptoms. High copper should be considered in anyone with worsening of brain symptoms after starting birth control pills or a cooper IUD.In the next podcast I will discuss testing and treatment.If you would like to learn more about the root causes of brain related symptoms or to receive this newsletters with text and audio in your mailbox each week, subscribe at: https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack: Facebook -  ⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/courtneysnydermd/ Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holistic_ps...Medical Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

In this podcast episode, I share my favorite 10 Right Brain books - books that have been particularly helpful in my own healing process. By right brain, I mean books that help us see the bigger picture of our lives, relationships and the world and that help us find peace and meaning in the present moment.To learn more about traits associated with the right and left brain:https://www.courtneysnydermd.com/blog/undermethylation-strengthening-the-right-brain-in-a-left-brain-worldTo learn more about the root causes of brain related symptoms or to receive my newsletters with text and audio in your mailbox each week, subscribe on my website https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack at Facebook -  ⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/courtneysnydermd/ Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holistic_ps...Medical Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Mold toxicity is a surprisingly common and important player when it comes to brain related symptoms. You won't find it mentioned in the research into psychiatric conditions, but those of us who treat mold toxicity will tell you it is a very common root cause of ADHD, anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and dementiaIt's not the only cause, but it tends to cause and interact with other causes. It is often the root of the roots.In this podcast episode, I discuss 10 ways that mold toxins leads to brain symptoms.  For background information about mold toxicity:https://www.courtneysnydermd.com/blog/mold-toxicity-depression-anxiety-fatigue-brain-fog-inattentionTo learn about evidence mold and candida in the brain (of those with neurodegeneration - Alzheimer's) - https://open.substack.com/pub/courtneysnydermd/p/mold-and-candida-in-the-brain?r=2rxjs4&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webTo learn more about the root causes of brain related symptoms or to receive my newsletters with text and audio in your mailbox each week, subscribe on my website https://www.courtneysnydermd.comor on Substack at Facebook -  ⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/courtneysnydermd/ Instagram -  ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/holistic_ps...Medical Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Get full access to Holistic Psychiatry at courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

I am honored to have Dr. Joseph Yi joining me on the podcast today. He is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist specializing in holistic psychiatry and detoxification who embraces a lifestyle medicine approach to mental and behavioral well-being.  Dr. Yi caught my attention when he appeared on the Model Health Show with Sean Stephenson. I was instantly captivated by his bright and inquiring mind and knew I had to share his wisdom on Everyday Wellness.  In our conversation, we dive into the effects of the pandemic on screen time and addiction behaviors in children. Dr. Yi shares his expertise on the role of Fentanyl and drug overdose fatalities, challenges the notion that marijuana is entirely benign, and highlights the lack of education among traditionally trained medical professionals regarding lifestyle medicine. We also explore the transformative potential of psychedelics, including ketamine therapy, and the societal acceptance of addictive substances like alcohol and nicotine. Our conversation also journeys through the realm of low vibrational frequencies and spirituality, concluding with a discussion on the role of supplements in enhancing our mental and emotional well-being.  I have no doubt you will find today's conversation enlightening and thought-provoking. Stay tuned for more! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Drug addiction and overdose trends with fentanyl The impact of tech addiction on mental health, particularly since the pandemic The potential risks of marijuana, especially for developing brains How traditionally trained healthcare professionals lack education on lifestyle as medicine How hyper-processed foods negatively impact the gut microbiome and mental health  How oral contraceptives suppress sex hormones in young women, leading to anxiety and antidepressant use The disconnection between allopathic medicine and the impact of lifestyle on mental and emotional health  How many healthcare professionals tend to struggle with addictions How the social acceptability of nicotine and alcohol plays down their highly addictive natures The benefits of ketamine therapy for depression and trauma The importance of addressing low vibrational frequencies  Dr. Yi discusses his mental wellness supplement company, Beyond Recovery, and their flagship product, a multivitamin for the mind Bio: Dr. Joseph Yi is a board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist with a specialization in Holistic Psychiatry and Medication Detoxification (both illicit and prescribed). Graduating as Chief Resident of Psychiatry from Cooper University Hospital (located in the heart of Camden, NJ) he gained invaluable experience in treating complex psychiatric and addiction cases. More recently, Dr. Yi has embarked on a journey exploring the realm of psychedelics, and he is eager to share his personal experiences and insights into the future of psychiatry. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow On Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Connect with Dr. Joseph Yi Beyond Recovery Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/yojimdCheck out Citrine: My favorite, one-stop-shop for all things low-tox skincare and beauty. Save 10% by using code: ashleytaylorwellness (all brands except TheraBody, Vintner's Daughter, and Kypris) Click here:  https://citrinenaturalskin.com/?sscid=71k7_56uy40:32 - Continued from part 1: what Dr. Yi sees the most in his practice1:00 - Genetically modified weed1:50 - The issue with weed at a really young age: affects your ability to have a vision for your life3:00 - Dopamine dumping3:15 - What he recommends to reduce screen time & phone addiction3:58 - We're often addicted to being busy5:00 - Always a reason why people do certain things or have an addiction5:50 - Dr. Yoji's biggest realizations with Ayahuasca 11:00 - The risk of high concentrations of weed and altered forms14:00 - Dr. Yoji doesn't drink alcohol because he doesn't have the enzyme that breaks it down15:00 - Alcohol depletes your magnesium levels which affects sleep15:40 - Kambo 16:30 - Ketamine20:00 - Dr. Yoji's experience with Ketamine21:20 - “Limitless” by Jim Kirk22:40 - 2A receptors: your brain can become more neuroplastic23:05 - Rewire your relationship to fitness & nutrition with psilocybin or ketamine26:39 - Rule of 3's, human's do things the best in 3's27:04 - Top 3 supplements to take, Omega 3 Fatty acids: DHA & EPA by Viva28:04 - Magnesium glycinate or Magnesium citrate31:30 - https://beyondrecovery.com/ supplements by Dr. Yoji32:20 - “End Your Addiction Now” book 35:23 - NAC is important for Dopamine production37:00 - Why detox39:00 - Use code “STREETMD” at beyondrecovery.com available for the rest of 2023Follow me on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/ashleytaylorwellness/https://www.instagram.com/highmaintenancehippiepodcast/Apply for 1:1 Coaching: https://secure.gethealthie.com/appointments/embed_appt?dietitian_id=1270471&require_offering=true&offering_id=133465&hide_package_images=false

Addiction psychiatrist and narrative disruptor Dr. Joseph Yi, aka The StreetMD  @StreetMD   beams in to talk about holistic mental health treatment, plant medicine, Big Pharma and detoxing on episode 129 of the Far Out with Faust podcast.Dr. Joseph Yi, a Board Certified Addiction Psychiatrist, specializes in Holistic Psychiatry and Detoxification. A graduate of UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson medical school, Dr. Yi completed his psychiatry residency at Cooper University Hospital in the heart of Camden, NJ, treating complex cases of psychiatric, addiction, and detox patients. As Chief Resident of psychiatry at Cooper hospital, he apprenticed under NY Times best-selling author Joel Fuhrman MD, focusing on nutritional therapy for mental health.Now in private practice, Dr. Yi passionately addresses addiction medicine, leveraging his experience from various dual diagnosis facilities. His Modern Detox Program, conducted on an outpatient basis, offers personalized tapering plans for overcoming dependencies to opiates, alcohol, and other substances. Dr. Yi employs a Holistic approach, integrating motivational counseling, nutritional therapy, exercise science, yoga, and spirituality into his treatment plans for enhanced overall behavioral wellness.In this episode, hear Dr. Joe's riveting tale that took him in and out of medical school — there may be drugs and puking involved — to being one of Instagram's fastest-rising mental health authorities. Faust and Dr. Joe delve into a range of issues concerning mental health — from social media to current events (like the Middle East war and digital currency) to the power of psychedelics. Topics include:-What's the key to success?-How do you find your calling — and get rich doing it?-Do pharmaceutical drugs really work for things like depression, anxiety and grief?-Can plant medicine like ayahuasca help with mental health issues?-Can we heal mental health conditions naturally?-Are we really being programmed by forces like Big Pharma?-What's behind the global agenda?-What are the top 4 things people can do to improve their mental health?-Do we need to change our mindset about addition?-Why the 12 step program doesn't work for everyone with addiction-Do psychedelic medications work for mental health?-How do ketamine, DMT and psilocybin work for depression?-Can MDMA help heal trauma?-What's the difference between experiencing trauma and PTSD?Connect with Dr. Joseph YiWebsite: https://drjosephyi.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yojimd/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/streetmdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimdCheck out Dr. Joe's mental fitness storehttps://beyondrecovery.com/0:00 Dr. Joseph Yi Podcast1:01 - Introducing Joseph Yi6:05 - Joseph's background and journey into his current holistic medical practice with addiction psychiatry 15:36 - How Joseph came about to challenging the medical system, deprogramming the mainstream and advocating that FOOD IS MEDICINE19:12 - Patholigizing the range of human experience: Joseph's theory on why our society has been pigeonholing human patterns into unnecessary diagnosis for control and money25:14 - Breaking down to break through …. shifting life, facing true feelings and doing the inner work with plant medicine ceremonies 33:44 - Where do pharmaceuticals effectively fit in to treating mental health?45:47 - The responsibility and consequences of expressing truth and current state of affairs in the world, and the art of delivering that information to the world52:22 - Joseph's top 3 mental health tips and advice to listeners1:07:18 - Rewiring neurological pathways to better habits and lifestyle and enhancing neuroplasicity with psychedelic microdosing1:14:57 - Defining

Dr. Sam Zand is a medical doctor and psychiatrist with a holistic approach to treating mental health conditions. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Better U, a company offering at-home ketamine therapy and holistic mental health programs.   A few things we chat about in this episode

Join us for 'A Deep Dive' podcast, where we explore the world of holistic psychiatry and the journey to healing from within with the insightful guidance of Dr. Aruna Tummala. Discover the transformative power of integrating mind, body, and spirit for comprehensive well-being.DR. Aruna Tummala, MDA Holistic Psychiatrist and founder of Trinergy Health in Wisconsin. She is also board-certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine, with additional training in Functional Medicine and Ayurveda. She provides evidence-based, root-cause holistic mental and whole-body wellness solutions so you can achieve health, harmony, and vitality…naturally!Link https://psychiatry2.com/

In today's episode I speak with Dr. Mary Braud, a Colorado based Psychiatrist and Functional Medicine Practitioner. Dr. Braud details for us the differences between conventional medicine and a functional approach, why she shifted her practice to a more functional model, and the limitations of the standard model of care we still have today. She introduces us to the term "orthomolecular medicine", her experience with it and how it shifted the way she practices. We discuss nutrient therapy and its implications in treating psychiatric disorders like anxiety, depression and more. We discuss the labs that she uses in her practice and how they can help identify imbalances in the body that may be leading to symptoms. We discuss specific nutrients and their potential impact on mental health, why metabolism matters and the role that bioindividuality plays in our health. Dr Braud gives her perspective on whether or not nutrient deficiencies are as rare as we've been told, and how using functional labs and prescribed nutrients can lead to a reduction and possibly even total elimination of certain psychiatric medications. We also get into the highly controversial topic of Keto, Keto for recovery and Keto for mental health. This was a great discussion that really highlights the benefits of using a functional medicine approach in psychiatry and how critically important nutrition is in mental health. In her practice Dr. Braud sees patients of all ages, who may be dealing with a wide range of psychiatric conditions. She can be reached through her website here: https://denverfunctionalmedicine.com. You can also inquire there about her Saturday morning donation based Groove dance group.

Dr. Kendra Campbell is a board-certified psychiatrist with a wealth of experience in mainstream psychiatry -- and she lived to tell about it! In this bombshell interview with Dr. Campbell, you'll get an inside look at the industry of psychiatry from the perspective of a psychiatrist. Now practicing as a holistic psychiatrist through her non-profit organization, Free Range Psychiatry, Dr. Campbell helps people safely taper off their psych meds to heal their mental illness symptoms naturally, from the inside out.Your jaw will drop multiple times throughout this episode! Dr. Campbell has been there and done that, too, having been on her own share of psychiatric meds and having fully recovered from mental illness. She has a wonderfully bubbly personality that will make you smile.Resources:Free discovery call with Free Range Psychiatry website: https://FreeRange.orgEmail Caitlin: hello@caitlinpyle.com

Why this is important: Holistic psychiatrists think differently. Most holistic and integrative psychiatrists evolved from traditional training programs that taught clinicians how to approach mental illness medically. In order to become holistic practitioners, three key shifts in mindset must occur. These changes may take years to fully evolve in order to transform a traditional psychiatrist into a holistic and integrative psychiatrist. What are the three major differences between a traditional vs. a holistic psychiatrist's way of thinking? Where are you along this spectrum of change?Click here to listen to all of The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast episodesPlease empower and strengthen holistic psychiatric approaches by sharing these podcasts with others! Thank you!For more about Dr. Alice W. Lee, please visit:Website: www.holisticpsychiatrist.comMore stories and insights: Holistic UpdatesYouTube: The Holistic PsychiatristTo learn more about Jack and his work, visit his website: jackintheway.netTo schedule consultations or appointments, call Dr. Lee's office at 240-437-7600 The content provided by this podcast is for informational purposes only and has not been approved by the U.S. FDA. This podcast is not intended to provide personal medical advice, which should be obtained from a medical professional.

In this episode of The We Know Show, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joseph Yi MD. Dr. Joseph Yi is a Board-Certified Addiction Psychiatrist who specializes in Holistic Psychiatry and Detoxification. After graduation from medical school, Dr Yi went on to do his psychiatry residency at the Cooper University Hospital. It was there at the heart of Camden, NJ where he learned to treat some of the most challenging cases of psychiatric, addiction and detox patients. As a resident physician, he apprenticed under Dr. Joel Fuhrman, on nutritional therapy for mental health treatment, and worked at several dual diagnosis facilities (mental health and substance abuse). Since starting his solo private practice in 2009, Dr Yi has helped patients throughout Bucks County, PA overcome their dependency to opiates, alcohol, and other substances through his Modern Detox Program, which provides an individualized tapering plan on an outpatient basis, as an alternative to going into an inpatient facility for treatment. He integrates motivational counseling, nutritional therapy, exercise, science, yoga and spirituality. What does it mean to be living on the edge of life? This interview will take you there! Joseph is truly a powerhouse. Here he shares his wealth of knowledge and a new paradigm perspective on everything from tech addiction and its impact on our mental health, what's wrong with the term “think positive”, why fear and outrage content is addictive, how a divided class will exist: those who will let the chips fall and those who won't, Elon Musk and Kanye theatrics, Jo's 80/20 rule of raising people's vibrations (80%) and calling out the BS (20%) – and why 2023 is about paying attention to those offering solutions, plus so much more. Sit back and enjoy the truth, laughter and be inspired. Show Notes 5:30 – Why medical school was an extreme discomfort 7:30 – Music and addiction - finding purpose and meaning in mental health 8:50 – What's wrong with the term “think positive”? 14:20 – The greatest act of Agenda 2030 -  rebellion to a healthy body, mind and spirit 15:00 – Dr Jo's 80/20 rule: call out the BS (20%), raise people's vibrations (80%) 20:20 – There are people in the Truth movement draining your energy. 2023 is about paying attention to those offering solutions. 33:05 – Clinical observation 1: diminished life force by staring at screens too much 34:00 – Clinical observation 2: increased anxiety in kids, lack of social intelligence due to screens 37:04 –  Is it harder to get off prescription drugs or get off devices? 39:30 – Why fear and outrage content is addictive 42:00 – Elon Musk theatrics 44:05 – How to find meaning in stress, addiction and anxiety 48:30 – The lesson: to raise our own frequencies 55:37 – Only takes 3.5% to change culture                 57:24 – Artificial Intelligence vs Human Intelligence. Pick one. 1:02:50 – A divided class will exist: those who will let the chips fall and those who won't 1:10.00 – Why true sovereignty is about answering your calling 1:14.00 – Create memories with the people you love everyday To follow and find out more about Dr Joseph Yi's work, please visit: Beyond Recovery: https://beyondrecovery.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yojimd Telegram: https://t.me/StreetMD YouTube: https://youtube.com/@beyondrecovery Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjosephyi For our EMF savvy fans, check out DefenderShield https://defendershield.com/?ref=wearenotsam for the EarBud AirTube Headphones. These are the headphones our show host Rinat uses, and recommends to family and friends. By using our link above you'll be supporting our show, continuing to spread the Safe Technology message. And there's no extra cost to you. In future we will be including discount codes and special offers for this product. Even at full retail price, Defender Shield Earbud AirTube are around half the cost of (Apple) AirPods and safer! And when they're on sale, which they are right now, you'll get them for even less. For more info on how to stay human in a technology obsessed world, check out www.wearenotsam.com  and join up to the mailing list for special offers. Join the conversation: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearenotsam Telegram: https://t.me/wearenotsam Where to subscribe to this podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theweknowshow Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-768103 Podbean: https://weknowshow.podbean.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-we-know-show/id1577659420?at=1l3vwYf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8dqc1oZZ0qmXSi3tFVb1 Google+ https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL3dla25vd3Nob3cvZmVlZC54bWw?sa=X&ved= For more info on how to stay human in a technology-obsessed world, check out wearenotsam.com Thank you for tuning in. To help spread this content, please rate, subscribe and share!  

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Thought leader and transformative psychiatrist Dr. Fred Moss joins the podcast for an inspiring conversation around what it means to be human and how to live an extraordinary life. He shares what is blocking many of us from our "true voice" and what is holding us back from being our authentic selves in life. Dr. Fred also provides insight into how conventional medicine may be perpetuating the problem and his perspective of how plant medicines may play a role in empowering people.Dr. Fred Moss is a graduate of Northwestern University Medical School and a licensed psychiatrist who has served the mental health industry for nearly four decades. During that time he has consulted patients, practitioners, medical facilities, non-profit organizations, and community groups.In 2006, Dr. Fred began taking a new approach with his patients, working with a chosen few to assist in reclaiming their lives from the clenched fists of psychiatric diagnoses and medication. Lo and behold, they reliably eventually improved, even to the point of their diagnoses actually disappearing. Dr. Fred has since dedicated his efforts to establishing his brand, Welcome To Humanity, as a "home base" for his work as a speaker, coach, and advisor as a "non-diagnosing psychiatrist." He also is an expert witness, specializing in psychiatric malpractice cases, and often centering around atrocities that can occur behind closed (locked) doors in nursing homes, hospitals, prisons and jails.Dr. Fred is the host of the inspiring Welcome To Humanity podcast, a show that explores what it means to be human and how to live an extraordinary life. He is the author of Creative 8: Healing Through Creativity & Self-Expression.Dr. Fred is married to his dream partner, Alexandra, and lives in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas in Northern California. He is the proud father of two beautiful children in Texas and is owned collectively by his 3 cats, Valentino, Despacito, and Winston.SHOW NOTES:0:51 Welcome to the show!4:11 Dr. Fred's bio5:52 Welcome Dr. Fred!6:42 What connects us as humans8:23 The importance of listening10:20 What is blocking “true voice”?13:36 The 4-letter word holding us back15:14 The greatest threat in the world17:56 What is the source of losing true voice?22:20 “The Creative 8” Book25:15 Has the pandemic affected our truth?27:59 The power of Authenticity30:01 *Magnesium Breakthrough Ad*32:50 How can psychedelics play a role?36:22 Fearing the illusion of death40:07 Do plant medicines need to be kept in their indigenous environments?41:50 His hopes/vision for the Third Wave?45:16 Wanting to know what's wrong with you46:53 Conventional medicine perpetuating the problem54:31 How he became the “Un-Doctor”57:32 Beginning our ‘true voice' journey1:02:15 Take a stand & join the community!1:05:48 His final piece of advice1:08:45 Thanks for tuning in!RESOURCES:Website: https://welcometohumanity.nethttps://www.fredmossmd.com/Podcast: https://welcometohumanity.net/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drfredmoss/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfredmoss/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/dr-fred/Twitter: https://twitter.com/drfredmossBooks: findyourtruevoicebook.comCreative 8BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough - code: BIOHACKERBABES10Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donations

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! In today's episode, you will hear a replay from 2020, where host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C interviews Dr. Jodie Skillicorn, a holistic psychiatrist and author of the book, "Healing Depression Without Medication: a psychiatrist's guide to balancing mind, body and soul". Jodie explains how trauma plays a role in many psychiatric symptoms and how she works with her patients using medications as a last resort. Tune in for an interesting and thought-provoking discussion! Dr. Jodie Skillicorn is an osteopathic physician board certified in Psychiatry and a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She integrates conventional medical training with evidence-based holistic methods that include breathwork, meditation, yoga, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Mind-Body Medicine, nutrition, exercise, nature, and auricular acupuncture at her private practice in Stow, Ohio. Resources Thank you to TherapyNotes for sponsoring this week's episode! TherapyNotes makes billing, scheduling, notetaking, and telehealth incredibly easy. And now, for all you prescribers out there, TherapyNotes is proudly introducing E-prescribe! Find out what more than 100,000 mental health professionals already know, and try TherapyNotes for 2 months, absolutely free. Try it today with no strings attached, and see why everyone is switching to TherapyNotes, now featuring E-prescribe. Use promo code "chat" at www.therapynotes.com to receive 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes! This episode is also sponsored by Trauma Therapist Network. Learn about trauma, connect with resources and find a trauma therapist near you at www.traumatherapistnetwork.com. We believe that trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available. Therapists, registration opens in July for Trauma Therapist Network membership. Join a compassionate and skilled group of trauma therapists for weekly calls focused on Self Care, Case Consultation, Q&A and Training. You'll also receive a beautiful Trauma Therapist Network directory profile listing when you join. Get on the waiting list now to be the first to know when registration opens! Sign up here: https://go.traumatherapistnetwork.com/joinwaitlist.  Waitlist members will receive early access next week!  Podcast produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio 

Dr. Liz Gutierrez, a multidimensional psychiatrist, somatic psychotherapist, energy healer, and Water Keeper. In this episode, we hear Liz talk about working with clients and integrating their mental health treatment with their spiritual journeys. She focuses on attuning people's awareness to their body's own wisdom and intuitive guidance to help facilitate personal growth and healing. Liz also talks about her creation of the Water Keepers Community as a sacred container to channel the wisdom and healing powers of water for individual and collective healing and restoration for our Planet. Liz hopes for people to follow their own inner guidance, to trust themselves and their journey. She helps people open more fully to receiving divine support and guidance, which she calls Magic, because magic is simply receiving divine truth and recognizing the beauty of life. To learn more about and connect with Liz:  https://www.lizgtzmd.com/ https://waterkeeperscommunity.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheNatureofSoul https://www.instagram.com/lizgtzmd/ Let's connect… www.brinnlangdale.com/podcast IG: @brinn.langdale.lmft FB: https://www.facebook.com/Wholistic.Approach.to.Healing Music: Wings by Nicolai Heidlas https://www.hooksounds.com/ Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/kUZTWj2Lxo0 Creative Commons — CC BY 4.0 https://goo.gl/9ezBZw

Adena Blickstein, MD, MPH is a practicing Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist in NY with a passion for mental health, public health, and children's welfare. She is a graduate from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health (2015) and completed her medical internship at Westchester Medical Center (2016), psychiatry residency at Metropolitan Hospital (2019), and specialty training in child/adolescent psychiatry at Westchester Medical Center (2021). With her skills, passion, and experience, she is focused on supporting, leading, and building progressive mindsets that yield systemic change in our currently fragmented mental health and educational system in order to optimize access and quality of care for children and families. Beyond her clinical skills, she possesses strong skills in communications, child advocacy, and community activism. She is a catalyst for empowerment for individuals and communities and uses her creativity and skills as a physician and mental health professional for targeted engagement on a mass scale. Dr. Blickstein is the founder of Teal Dragon (Tealdragon.org), a company whose mission is to empower and inspire families through collaborative and integrated healing among medical and educational systems as well as Meshugenamama (Meshugenamama.com) a movement that seeks to expedite familial healing through poetry, rap, and good old fashion educational entertainment.

How do you practice a holistic approach to the management of anxiety? How might your mood benefit from incorporating lifestyle and psych-spiritual practices? Taking a whole-person, personalized approach to health can lead to feeling better understood and our lives enhanced. In today's episode of Your Life in Process, Diana and holistic psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora discuss how to take an integrative approach to balancing your body, emotions, mind, and spirit.  About Ellen VoraEllen Vora, M.D., is a holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety (2022). She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health—considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root. Dr. Vora received her B.A. from Yale University and her M.D. from Columbia University, and she is board-certified in psychiatry and integrative holistic medicine. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter. Key TakeawaysWe are whole people and our approach to good mental health care must include every aspect of who we are. Especially for women, paying attention to our bodies (e.g., gut microbiome) or the natural cycle of hormones allows us to live within our rhythm rather than fight it. Trust yourself - beginning a practice to test out what can improve your mental health with lifestyle changes can give you personalized feedback about what works for you. Relevant Resources Mentioned https://drdianahill.com/extras/ (Download Your Daily Practice for Episode 16 Here) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOr6IDqNLqgWCvt7CJ7f6KQ (Watch Diana Hill's YouTube Channel) https://www.instagram.com/tv/CasWlWvh2Ks/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (Link to our IG Live together) https://www.researchednutritionals.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/gut-brain-axis-how-the-microbiome-influences-anxiety-and-depression.pdf (Gut Brain Axis - How the Microbiome Influences Anxiety and Depression) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6551444/ (Effects of regulating intestinal microbiota on anxiety symptoms: A systematic review) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1467-9566.13367?casa_token=GywfEv8jZ6sAAAAA%3AkH-TmsrqHTJpCrOWjOOEL3Rw7-wajECGIpHIqtqK6PwjG9_hX81S1s45CctQQJgwErq2i3HBcNvo5eoC (Sociocultural Perspective on Medical Gaslighting Article) https://courses.drdianahill.com/courses/foundations-of-ACT (Take Diana's Online, On-demand Course on Foundations of ACT) https://insighttimer.com/meditation-courses/course_principles-of-act-how-to-become-psychologically-flexible-and-thrive-with-acceptance-and-commitment-therapy (Check out Diana's new ACT course on Insight Timer!) Visit: https://lightfully.com/ (Lightfully Behavioral Health) https://drdianahill.com/ (Learn More about Dr. Diana Hill)  https://drdianahill.com/events/ (Diana's upcoming events) Write a Review on http://podchaser.com/ (podchaser.com) https://drdianahill.com/captivate-podcast/what-is-neurohacking-and-how-to-use-scientific-self-help-to-do-it-with-elizabeth-ricker/ (Listen to Diana Discuss Neurohacking with Elizabeth Ricker) Stay tuned for my next episode on YLIP with Dr. Jud Brewer where we will talk about productivity anxiety. Thank you to my team Craig, Angela Stubbs, Ashley Hiatt, Abby Diehl, and to our sponsor https://lightfully.com/ (Lightfully Behavioral Health) for making this podcast possible. Thank you to Benjamin Gould of https://bellandbranch.com/ (Bell & Branch) for your beautiful music. Episode Segments[00:00] Introduction [00:24] Sponsor: Lightfully Behavioral Health  [01:25] A Listener Review  [05:08] About Dr. Ellen Vora  [06:10] Anxiety As A Sign Of Being Out Of Balance  [08:54] Dr. Vora's Journey To Holistic Psychiatry  [11:38] The Balance Of Psychiatric Medication And Holistic Approaches  [14:11] False Anxiety Versus True Anxiety  [16:35] Why Does The Gut Microbiome Impact Our Mood?  [25:15] The Role Of Hormones And...

In recent years, the focus on mental health has greatly increased, and people are being more proactive in finding ways to care for their mental wellness. As a result, more and more people are leaning towards holistic psychiatry to reduce dependence on psychotropic mind-altering medications. Today's guest is Dr. Jennifer Giordano, an Integrative Psychiatrist at Free Range Psychiatry. Jennifer is passionate about helping people who want to take an active role in their health. In this episode, she discusses in-depth how this approach to treatment has helped many, underscoring its importance for those who need to taper off medication. Join your host Timothy J. Hayes for this informative conversation on mental health care.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the On Your Mind Community today:journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

The RSB Show 12-30-21 - ENCORE! Autism research, Kelly Brogan, Own Yourself, Holistic Psychiatry, Trump flu executive order, MS options, Vaping hysteria

Joe and Amy sit down with Dr. Joseph Yi, a Board Certified Addiction Psychiatrist who specializes in Holistic Psychiatry and Detoxification.  He gives us the low down on the “4 pillars of wellness”, the role of nutrition in mental health and recovery, the rise of technology addiction and his personal take on psychedelics and cannabis. 

Dr. Uma Naidoo has been described as the world's first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary school's most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She has also been featured in Harvard Health Publishing, The Boston Globe, Martha Stewart, The Wall Street Journal, and so much more. Dr. Naidoo also released a national best-selling book last year called “This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensible Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More.” Dr. Mike Belkowski discusses with Dr. Uma Naidoo about the following: How coffee and green tea/ mocha are different types of energy Her journey into the holistic world and how she became the triple threat that she is today The intro of her book “This is Your Brain on Food”  “Until we solve nutritional problems, no amount of medication and psychotherapy is going to be able to stem the tide of mental issues in our society.” Statistics from how the pandemic affected our nutrition and mental health How nutrition is intimately tied to your light environment in terms of your mental health Calming foods and how we can implement them in our diet in times of stress and anxiety How much of our mental health stems from the gut How 90% of the body's serotonin (mood regulator) is made in the digestive tract Research related to photobiomodulation and its impact on gut health Raw kale and its controversy surrounding it Mindful eating and how it helps with digestion How the right nutrition can counteract systemic inflammation and boost libido Oxytocin and how it is key to high libido Follow her on social media:   @drumanaidoo   Visit her website and find her newsletter, blogs, and get an update on what she is up to:   umanaidoomd.com   Read her book - This is Your Brain on Food   Works Cited    Liebert, Ann et al. “"Photobiomics": Can Light, Including Photobiomodulation, Alter the Microbiome?.” Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery vol. 37,11 (2019): 681-693. doi:10.1089/photob.2019.4628 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31596658/   Chen, Qianqian et al. “Gut flora-targeted photobiomodulation therapy improves senile dementia in an Aß-induced Alzheimer's disease animal model.” Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biologyvol. 216 (2021): 112152. doi:10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2021.112152 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33610085/ - Don't forget to check out these health-related recommendations from previous podcast guests! - To learn more about red light therapy and shop for the highest-quality red light therapy products, visit www.biolight.shop Stay up-to-date on social media: Instagram YouTube Facebook

In this special episode of Bulletproof Radio, I asked holistic psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora what she thought was the single most important element that supports vitality at any age. She answered “community.”“Not only do I believe that, but the evidence supports that actually having good social connections, feeling held in community, that's really our most potent anti-aging medicine,” she says. When people are part of a community, they are happier and able to see things with different perspectives, Dr. Vora continued. “They can have a little bit more of a resilient mindset on things. People are just a little more cognitively nimble when they're surrounded by good people and happiness.”And that’s important when it comes to depression, anxiety and sleep. Three things Dr. Vora sees a lot of in her medical practice. We talk about why so many people struggle with those issues. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root cause. Dr. Vora received an undergraduate degree from Yale University, graduated from Columbia University medical school and went on to become a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She specializes in depression, anxiety, insomnia, women’s mental health, adult ADHD, bipolar, autoimmunity and digestive issues.Our conversation goes into sympathetic and parasympathetic stress, meditation, flossing (!) and psychedelics.“What we know is substances like psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, ketamine, they do cause a release of BDNF, brain derived neurotrophic factor. So, you have an increase in neuroplasticity and neurogenesis and you start to see a brain that can grow and change.”Another biggie that affects your mental health? Adverse childhood experience. “[The ACE] research renders everything else you've ever studied and paid attention to in healthcare totally irrelevant because what we're really seeing is that every marker that matters–health span, lifespan risk of dementia, cardiovascular disease, certainly risk of digestive issues and autoimmunity, cancer–adverse childhood events play a significant role in determining your risk of these issues later on.”Listen on to find out how Dr. Vora is leading a new approach to mental health. Enjoy! And get more resources at Dave.Asprey/podcasts.Got a comment, idea or question for the podcast? Submit via this form.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Get Salty AF: https://drinklmnt.com/dave,try the new watermelon flavor!Manage Your Blood Sugar: www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/dave, use code DAVE10 to get 10% offLight Therapy: https://joovv.com/dave, use code DAVEDAVE ASPREY BOX This quarterly subscription box gives you access to biohacking resources that can support you in achieving your health goals and unlocking your potential. Go to https://daveaspreybox.com/UPGRADE YOURSELF EVEN MORELearn directly from Dave Asprey in his new membership group https://ourupgradecollective.com

In this special episode of Bulletproof Radio, I asked holistic psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora what she thought was the single most important element that supports vitality at any age. She answered “community.”“Not only do I believe that, but the evidence supports that actually having good social connections, feeling held in community, that's really our most potent anti-aging medicine,” she says. When people are part of a community, they are happier and able to see things with different perspectives, Dr. Vora continued. “They can have a little bit more of a resilient mindset on things. People are just a little more cognitively nimble when they're surrounded by good people and happiness.”And that’s important when it comes to depression, anxiety and sleep. Three things Dr. Vora sees a lot of in her medical practice. We talk about why so many people struggle with those issues. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root cause. Dr. Vora received an undergraduate degree from Yale University, graduated from Columbia University medical school and went on to become a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She specializes in depression, anxiety, insomnia, women’s mental health, adult ADHD, bipolar, autoimmunity and digestive issues.Our conversation goes into sympathetic and parasympathetic stress, meditation, flossing (!) and psychedelics.“What we know is substances like psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, ketamine, they do cause a release of BDNF, brain derived neurotrophic factor. So, you have an increase in neuroplasticity and neurogenesis and you start to see a brain that can grow and change.”Another biggie that affects your mental health? Adverse childhood experience. “[The ACE] research renders everything else you've ever studied and paid attention to in healthcare totally irrelevant because what we're really seeing is that every marker that matters–health span, lifespan risk of dementia, cardiovascular disease, certainly risk of digestive issues and autoimmunity, cancer–adverse childhood events play a significant role in determining your risk of these issues later on.”Listen on to find out how Dr. Vora is leading a new approach to mental health. Enjoy! And get more resources at Dave.Asprey/podcasts.Got a comment, idea or question for the podcast? Submit via this form.WE APPRECIATE OUR PARTNERS. CHECK THEM OUT!Get Salty AF: https://drinklmnt.com/dave,try the new watermelon flavor!Manage Your Blood Sugar: www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/dave, use code DAVE10 to get 10% offLight Therapy: https://joovv.com/dave, use code DAVEDAVE ASPREY BOX This quarterly subscription box gives you access to biohacking resources that can support you in achieving your health goals and unlocking your potential. Go to https://daveaspreybox.com/UPGRADE YOURSELF EVEN MORELearn directly from Dave Asprey in his new membership group https://ourupgradecollective.com

Join us in episode 17 with Dr. Mark Shortt where we discuss holistic psychiatric approaches to mental health, specifically exploring ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Dr. Mark Shortt is a Naturopathic Doctor seeking to integrate holistic approaches to mental health with modern pharmaceutical options, embodying naturopathic principles of treating the whole person and removing the obstacles to healing. Dr. Shortt has studied at Bastyr University and with front-runners in the movement of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. He currently consults with Field Trip Health Inc, a mental wellness company at the forefront of the scientific re-emergence of psychedelic-enhanced therapies, where he assists in increasing access to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to patients throughout North America. He also continues to see patients in private practice and is available for consultation. Show notes for today's episode can be found at woodallwellness.com/show-notes/ketamine

Dr. Rabkin is a general psychiatrist, working with a variety of patients in her outpatient practice. While she specializes in medication management, she uses a multimodal approach with clients that draws upon psychotherapy, mindfulness work, Yoga psychology, and other integrative practices. Dr. Rabkin obtained her bachelor's degree in biochemistry and cell biology from Rice University. She went on to earn her MD from Baylor College of Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency training at the University of Southern California, where her training included women's mental health, mood and anxiety disorders, cognitive behavior therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychiatric consultation for medically ill persons with mental health needs. Passionate about the complex interplay between medical illness and mental health, Dr. Rabkin went on to complete specialty fellowship training in consult-liaison psychiatry at Stanford University. Her training included experience with psycho-oncology, transplant psychiatry, and psychosomatic medicine. She is currently undergoing yoga teacher certification training to further enhance her ability to provide holistic care for her clients.   CalPsychiatry ------ Facebook Instagram  

Dr Joseph Yi is a Board Certified Addiction Psychiatrist who specializes in Holistic Psychiatry and Detoxification. After graduation from UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson medical school, Dr Yi went on to do his psychiatry residency at Cooper University Hospital. It was at the heart of Camden, NJ where Dr Yi learned to treat some of the most challenging cases of psychiatric, addiction and detox patients. As a resident physician, Dr Yi had the privilege of apprenticeship under NY Times best-selling author, Joel Fuhrman MD, on nutritional therapy for mental health treatment.Since starting his solo private practice in 2009, Dr Yi has helped patients throughout Bucks County overcome their dependency to opiates, alcohol, and other substances through his Modern Detox Program . The program provides a personally individualized tapering plan on an outpatient basis, as an alternative to going into an inpatient facility for treatment.In addition to conservative medication management, Dr Yi utilizes a more Holistic approach towards helping improve patients' overall behavioral wellness by integrating the following as part of his treatment plans:motivational counselingnutritional therapyexercise scienceyogaspiritualityModern Behavioral is the group practice expansion and growth of Dr Yi's original program. By creating a team of health professionals incorporating a Holistic approach to addictions and behavioral health treatment, the group is dedicated to offering the best quality of care while serving Bucks County – one patient at a timeTo find out more about Dr Yi, visit his website: https://modernbehavioral.com/For more episodes of Evolve, find us on iTunes at https://apple.co/2NpsIba, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/2NpSiN0, Acast at https://play./s/pete-evans, click the link on https://peteevans.com, or just look up "Evolve" in your favourite podcast app.    I'd love to spread the knowledge in these podcasts far and wide. If you liked this episode, I'd love it if you could share it with your friends, and perhaps even leave a review on iTunes.    This podcast is proudly presented by The Institute For Integrative Nutrition, or IIN for short.I've completed this amazing health training course through IIN, and I would thoroughly recommend it for anyone wanting to start a career in the health coaching and wellness space.This course is conducted over a year long period and it's constructed in a way that if you're a full time worker or a busy parent or wherever you are in your life will still be able to complete all the required curriculum and modules. Please see the link included in this post on my Facebook or Instagram page or on iTunes, to access the free sample class and first module of the program, to get a great taste of the format and structure as well as utilise my special discount that I can offer you if you decide to sign up.Make sure you tell the admission team that you're part of the Pete Evans tuition savings to claim your very substantial discount visit https://www.integrativenutrition.com  Theme music by Mandharu.  See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How is it possible to heal from mental illness - from within the self

In this episode I talk with Dr. Joseph Yi, board-certified holistic psychiatrist. He shares his personal story, from painful experiences in med school to becoming a musician to growing his business. He talks about why he doesn't believe in ‘disorders', using nutrition to get off prescription meds, and the tapering process. He describes the four pillars of mental wellness, combined with a strategy to not only get rid of toxic substances and foods, but also toxic people in your life. He describes connection as the opposite to addiction and how struggle in life makes us wiser and stronger on the other side. 

Cathy Skipper trained in France as an herbalist and an aromatherapist. Cathy works with plants intuitively and helps others to reconnect with nature. Both Cathy Skipper and her husband, Dr. Florian Birkmayer holistic psychiatrist work with aromas for transforming the entire psyche of the whole person accessing the unconscious mind to fulfill.the soul's journey. They both facilitate workshops and consultations worldwide on their online school using aromatics. Cathy is the author of The Alchemy of Menopause. What can aromatic molecules do to our total well being? Can aroma therapy enhance our soul's journey? Is nature conscious or intelligent? Cathy Skipper and her husband Dr. Florian Birkmayer, holistic psychiatrist guide patients with certain aromas to move forward in their life. Cathy discusses Carl Jung, the shadow, and his concept of the anatomy of the psyche. Cathy Skipper talks about the mother line and how the ancestor line has an influence on oneself. She discusses the knots in the body and the essential oils that can help heal the total person.. Cathy and her husband purchase the oils in France and India and are very aware of the entire processing of the oils from the beginning to the end. They want the highest vibration of an oil so that it works effectively for the healing process. A sacred bond is created between the oils and the unconscious mind. Cathy Skipper also discusses with host Carol the importance of our dreams and that mugwort can help us understand the symbols of the dream world. This show is about how nature, the spirit of life, the plants, the oils are important elements in the healing of the unconscious mind. This process will tap into the depth of our soul and we will freely travel our lives with the essence of who we truly are. It's The Matter of the Heart with guest Cathy Skipper and host Carol Olivia Adams. Connect with Cathy at www.AromaGnosis.com and learn about her online school Reach Carol Olivia @carololivia7@gmail.com

How many of you listeners have heard of a holistic psychiatrist? Dr. Floirian Birkmayer was a conventional psychiatrist and became disenchanted with the profession. He then embraced his new profession, holistic psychiatry. Dr. Birkmayer is a wounded healer, ceremonialist teacher, an EAT therapist and works with the aromas of essential oils transforming the entire psyche, including body, mind and spirit. Did any of you ever hear of a holistic psychiatrist? Did you ever think that the aroma of an essential oil can help the healing process such as a past trauma? Can the scent of an essential oil bypass the intellect for the process of healing? Can the aroma communicate with the unconscious? What was the stimuli that propelled Dr. Birkmayer to change his conventional psychiatry profession and become a holistic psychiatrist? He discusses with host Carol why he was tired of prescribing medication to his patients with no real results with their behavior. What is DSM? What is the meaning of a statistical doctor? What are some of his healing stories and how does the soul play into the healing process? Do we really know about the unconscious mind? Can the aromas of essential oils tap into past traumas. Dr. Birkmayer believes that most major illnesses stem from traumas. He also speaks of St. Francis and Buddhism. What is the collective unconscious? How important is our sense of smell? Do you know that smell travels straight to the brain? What is the nature of plants? Are they more competitive or more communal with each other? He also talks about Marcel Proust. How do we tap into the messages of our psyche? Did you know that the ego is afraid of the unconscious? How is spirit affected by a scent? How does Carl Jung play into this? Dr. Florian Birkmayer has a strong passion for aromatherapy for the healing process. He became disillusioned with the concept of prescribing medication with little results. This podcast on The Matter of the Heart will give you much to think about, even reflect on someone who has been seeing a conventional psychiatrist for years. It's The Matter of the Heart with Dr. Florian Birkmayer, holistic psychiatrist and host Carol Olivia Adams