Brain health truth bomb: When I am living under chronic stress, in “fight or flight,” I am physiologically incapable of accepting other perspectives and showing empathy. My brain can’t make sense of new information, especially information that is contrary to what I believe is necessary for my survival. This is becoming more and more apparent to … Continue reading How Stress Makes You Close-Minded
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Feast 2 Fast Lent Round
The Lent round of Feast 2 Fast, starting February 17, is open for registration! Typically, Feast 2 Fast is 4 weeks long, as we systematically use a pattern of feasting and fasting to increase metabolic flexibility and restore nutrient density. The Lent round is six and a half weeks long. We start with a brief … Continue reading Feast 2 Fast Lent Round
A Functional Nutrition Approach to Children’s Mental Health
Children's mental health issues continue to rise, and now one of every four children will be diagnosed with a chronic condition by the time they are eight years old. How can we support the health of our children through nutrition? Reed Davis, Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, joins the podcast once again to offer his … Continue reading A Functional Nutrition Approach to Children’s Mental Health
Building a Healthy Brain for a Lifetime
We are all at risk for cognitive decline. While there can be a genetic component to Alzheimer's, that is not the only factor. There are so many ways to protect your brain and prevent cognitive decline - and it starts 20-30 years before a diagnosis! In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Cathy … Continue reading Building a Healthy Brain for a Lifetime
Spicy Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Bone Broth
Happy New Year! I woke up with a pep in my step today, not so much because it's a new year, but because December is OVER. Historically, the month of December is rough on my mood and this year was no exception. Too much activity, too much planning, too much sugar and alcohol always puts … Continue reading Spicy Black Eyed Peas with Bacon and Bone Broth
The Gut-Brain Connection and What You Can Do About It
We are in the middle of a mental illness epidemic. According to a report done by the CDC in June, 25% of people between the ages of 18-24 seriously have considered suicide since March. The percentage was 16% for adults 25-44. 31% of all age groups reported experiencing anxiety or depressive disorder, and over 40% … Continue reading The Gut-Brain Connection and What You Can Do About It
Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food
"People don't make the connection between how they eat and how they feel emotionally through the brain. They don't realize there is a connection to food and the brain and emotional well-being." Dr. Uma Naidoo is a board certified psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. She is the director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at … Continue reading Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food
Why a Deep Breathing Practice Impacts Your Mental Health
Are you breathing? Like, for real? I don't remember a lot from my Latin class in college, but I remember this one phrase: "Dum spiro, spero." It means, "While I breathe, I hope." This quote has been heavy on my mind in light of everything going on today. There is so much confusion and uncertainty … Continue reading Why a Deep Breathing Practice Impacts Your Mental Health
My Top 5 Mood-Boosting Foods
I take eating for my mental health seriously. I don’t prescribe to a specific diet or style of eating, but there are numerous studies out there showing that food IS mood. For those of us who fight a mood disorder of any kind, the way we eat can impact brain health. Because our gut microbiome … Continue reading My Top 5 Mood-Boosting Foods
Homemade Bone Broth for Beginners
My latest obsession is something that has been around a long time. It's not a supplement, a special drink, or an exotic superfood. It's something my ancestors most likely consumed all the time, yet is sadly missing from the modern American diet. Bone broth. Specifically, beef bone broth made from grass fed beef marrow bones. … Continue reading Homemade Bone Broth for Beginners