Everyone has experienced trauma in some form in their lifetimes. The fact that trauma is stored in the body is well-documented, and the various tools and therapies being developed for healing continue to amaze me. This is why I was so excited to take an entire podcast episode and devote it to one revolutionary healing … Continue reading How EMDR Teaches Your Brain to Process Trauma and Find Healing
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
"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
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
I may sound like a broken record, but learning to handle and process trauma is such a crucial part of whole body healing. In the latest episode of the Sparking Wholeness podcast, I speak with Suzanne Simpson, owner of Renewed Life Counseling, all about the effects of trauma in our life and how to break … Continue reading How to Break Through Trauma and Find Healing
Thanks to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, I’ll never be a hero. I want to. I’d like to think that I’m a person of action, and that if I witness a dangerous event I’ll jump right into rescue mode. I’m a nice woman, and I like helping. But I can’t. Trauma keeps me from moving. Trauma keeps … Continue reading Thanks to PTSD, I’ll Never Be a Hero
The field of psychiatry is changing as new discoveries about the brain are made. There are many pioneers using evidence-based medicine to seek out different treatments beyond traditional methods and prescription medication. While meds are definitely helpful for some and are one helpful tool in the toolbox, according to Dr. Ranjbar, “we are asking them … Continue reading An Integrative Approach to Mental Health – Interview with Dr. Noshene Ranjbar
I'm so thrilled to share that we have surpassed the ONE MILLION download mark on the Sparking Wholeness podcast! So what better way to celebrate than with an episode featuring an integrative psychiatrist who discusses the mental health impact of COVID-19!? Dr. Amelia Villagomez is an integrative psychiatrist at Progressive Psychiatry in Fort Worth, Texas. … Continue reading The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 – Interview with Psychiatrist Dr. Amelia Villagomez
Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. James Gordon, Harvard trained psychiatrist, Director for the Center for Mind Body Medicine, and author of the new book, The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma. Our conversation blew my mind on many levels. Not only is Dr. Gordon an expert on dealing with trauma, he … Continue reading “You Can Make a Difference in How You Feel” – Interview with Dr. James Gordon
