Brain Shaman podcast

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In our second installment of the Small Business Starter Kit series - we’re tackling a topic that’s sometimes tricky, sometimes confusing, but ever-present: taxes. Hosts Austin and Jannese have an insightful conversation with entrepreneur Isabella Rosal who started 7th Sky Ventures , an exporter and distributor of craft spirits, beer, and wine. Having lived and worked in two different countries and started a company in a heavily-regulated field, Isabella is no stranger to navigating the paperwork-laden and jargon-infused maze of properly understanding taxes for a newly formed small business. Join us as she shares her story and provides valuable insight into how to tackle your business’ taxes - so they don’t tackle you. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Brain Shaman is a philosophical and scientific journey towards better brain health. Michael Waite discusses how you can change your brain state and overall nervous system via behavior, nutrition, nature, and technology. Mental illness, addiction, and low brain function are destroying so many people and societies. By becoming increasingly disconnected from our natural mind-body-world and plugged into the artificial ones, we are getting sicker, weaker, and less free. We must become more conscious of how the information that we consume (in the form of action, food, drugs, sensory input, media, etc.) affects our brain. This podcast teaches you how to reconnect with your primordial nature, reprogram your brain, regain your freedom, and redirect your life.

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119 episódios

#Science #Fitness #Mental Health #Nutrition #Michael Waite

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Jett Stone: Men’s Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Connection | Episode 118 1:00:38

há 6 dias1:00:38

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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jett Stone , clinical psychologist and author of Quiet Your Mind: A Men's Guide . We explore the struggles many men face in today’s world—alienation, confusion, and lack of footing—and how to navigate this modern world with more meaning, purpose, confidence, and connection. We discuss: Masculinity and femininity Marriage, dating, and parenthood Work—both paid and unpaid, including domestic labor Community and friends Challenges for women and couples Overthinking and practical tools to overcome it Actionable tools for men living in the modern world: Journaling, writing, and finding the right language Mentorship, social infrastructure, and third places Joining clubs, leagues, or churches Getting out of the house and putting in effort Slowing down, listening to classical music Embracing exercise and movement Experimenting, taking small risks, and shifting perspective Seeking curiosity and awe Defining your values and constructing your own masculine code Whether you're feeling lost, confused, or alone, this conversation offers practical insights to help you build a more meaningful, purpose-filled, and connected life. Connect and Learn More 🌐 Website: jettstonephd.com 📚 Book: Quiet Your Mind 📸 Instagram: @flex.flexibility 🧠 Psychology Today: /jett-stone-phd RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONS Boys & Girls Clubs of America Psychology Today PEOPLE Karl Kahler Loretta Breuning Steven Hayes PLACES Vietnam…

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Erica Sharpe: Yoga Nidra — The Science and Power of Yogic Sleep | Episode 117 1:13:29

há 25 dias1:13:29

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In this episode, I talk with yoga teacher and researcher Erica Sharpe about yoga nidra. We explore the emerging science behind this ancient practice, how to do it, and how it can help with insomnia, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, depression, pain, and more. Yoga nidra lets you rewire memories and habits, break free from past constraints, and open new possibilities. It enhances sleep, relaxation, learning, mood, memory, and overall well-being by guiding you into a deep state of conscious rest. We also discuss sleep, dreams, nightmares, psychosis, symbols, language, imagery, audio, intention, sensory perception, sensory withdrawal, environment, posture, timing, duration, potential risks, the distinction between yoga nidra and NSDR, and the deeper impact of yoga on the mind and body. Explore how yoga nidra unlocks your subconscious mind and guides you into deeper states of rest, awareness, and transformation. Connect and Learn More 📺 YouTube: @ ericasharpe5711 ✉️ Email: shared in the episode RESOURCES BOOKS Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Svatmarama Yoga Nidra by Swami Satyananda Saraswati ORGANIZATIONS National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) National University of National Medicine (NUNM) SUNY Canton Yoga Vidya Gurukul PEOPLE Andrew Huberman Friedrich August Kekule Lord Voldemort (fictional character) Mr. Hyde (fictional character) Swami Satyananda Saraswati Thomas Edison Vishwas Vasant Mandlik PRACTICES Asana Ashtanga yoga Dharana Dhyana Hatha yoga Hypnosis Omkar Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) Nyasa Pratyahara Shavasana Vamachara…

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Sonia Azad: Meditation for Beginners | Episode 116 1:35:26

há 6 weeks1:35:26

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In this episode, I talk with yoga teacher and health journalist Sonia Azad about meditation for beginners. We explore Vipassana, yoga nidra, mindfulness, and more—guiding you into practices that bring more calm, peace, presence, and freedom. Whether you're just starting your meditation journey or looking to deepen your practice, this episode is for you. Connect and Learn More 🌐 Website : sonia-azad.com 🎙️ Podcast : The Shift with Sonia Azad 📸 Instagram : @ SoniaAzadTV 📘 Facebook : @ SoniaAzadTV 🔗 LinkedIn : / sonia-azad 🐦 X : @ SoniaAzadTV RESOURCES APPS Calm Headspace Insight Timer COURSES Vipassana Meditation Yoga with Sonia PEOPLE Jake Panasevich S.N. Goenka PODCASTS The Shift with Sonia Azad Yoga with Jake…

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Arik Kershenbaum: The Evolution of Communication in Animals and Humans | Episode 115 1:02:44

há 7 weeks1:02:44

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In this episode, I talk with Cambridge zoologist Arik Kershenbaum about why communication evolved in animals and humans. We explore how social structure, status, needs, movement, distance, environment, emotions, sense of self and other, theory of mind, genetic relatedness, technology, ideas, words, language, and the senses shape the way we communicate. We also discuss interspecies communication, pets, plants, gossip, names, autism, mental illness, other minds, information media (books, radio, etc.), language breakdown, variation in language abilities, fighting, isolation, and anthropomorphism. Learn more about how wolves, dolphins, parrots, hyraxes, gibbons, chimpanzees, humans, and other species communicate in Arik’s latest book, Why Animals Talk . RESOURCES BOOKS Alex and Me by Irene Pepperberg Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy by Arik Kershenbaum Why Animals Talk by Arik Kershenbaum PAPERS Epiphenomenal Qualia by Frank Jackson What Is It Like to Be a Bat? by Thomas Nagel PEOPLE Alex (parrot) Irene Pepperberg J.K. Rowling Rick McIntyre Temple Grandin Connect and Learn More Search "Arik Kershenbaum" to find his books, podcast interviews, TV appearances, and more.…

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Peggy DeLong: Gratitude — Simple Daily Habits for Peace and Joy | Episode 114 57:17

há 8 weeks57:17

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In this episode, I talk with Peggy DeLong , the Gratitude Psychologist 🙏 about how to cultivate gratitude. Discover simple yet powerful exercises, tools, and tips to help you experience and express more gratitude in your daily life. We also explore the science behind gratitude and its many benefits. Whether you're facing low mood, stress, jealousy, grief, loss, loneliness, insomnia, fear, hopelessness, negativity, or pain—or simply want to feel better and more alive—this episode is for you. Thank you for listening! RESOURCES PEOPLE Eckhart Tolle Leon Festinger Shawn Achor Theodore Roosevelt Wayne Dyer Connect & Learn More 🌐 Website: drpeggydelong.com 📩 Newsletter: drpeggydelong.com/thegratefulday 💎 Bracelets: loveinabracelet.com 📸 Instagram: @the.gratitude.psychologist 🔗 LinkedIn: Peggy Doherty DeLong, Psy.D…

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Rachel White: Garden of Lucid Dreams — Mushrooms, Flowers, and Herbs for Waking Up in Dreams and Life | Episode 113 53:46

há 9 weeks53:46

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In this episode, I interview Rachel White , the 'Skeptical Shaman,' about lucid dreaming 🌙✨ and how we can become more lucid—both in dreams and waking life—through meditation, psilocybin 🍄, flowers 🌸, herbs 🌿, cards, and other substances and practices. RESOURCES BOOKS - Dune by Frank Herbert MOVIES & TV - 28 Days Later - Chapelle's Show - Fantasia PEOPLE - Carl Jung - Emma Cook - Frank Herbert - Jimmy Dore - Joe Rogan - Matt McCusker - Michael Harner - Natalie Fehlner - Neil Brennan - Sam Harris - Shane Gillis PLANTS - Allium - Bloodroot - Blue lotus - Borage - Cardinal flower - Chamomile - Foxglove - Hemp - Kava - Lavender - Mugwort - Myrhh tree - Nasturtium - Poppy - Red raspberry - Rosemary - Sage - Stinging nettle - Sweet pea - Thyme - Willow - Wormwood - Yarrow PODCASTS - Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast - The Joe Rogan Experience - The Skeptical Shaman RESTAURANTS - Elske **Connect and Learn More** Website: totemreadings.com Etsy: @ TotemReadingsATX Instagram: @ totemrach Substack: @ totemrach Podcast: The Skeptical Shaman In this episode, I talk with Rachel White, the 'Skeptical Shaman,' about lucid dreaming and how…

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Michelle Sherman: Loving Someone With Mental Illness or Trauma | Episode 112 56:56

há 10 weeks56:56

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In this episode, I interview Michelle Sherman , a couple and family psychologist and author of Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma and I'm Not Alone . We explore how to love and care for someone with a mental illness while also taking care of yourself. We discuss balancing both individuals' needs, setting limits and boundaries, and navigating the challenges and gifts that arise. Topics include homelessness, trauma, trust, social isolation, and the power of relationship, presence, acts of love, and social connection—both with your loved one and within broader support systems like NAMI . Michelle shares practical skills, tools, resources, and strategies for adults and teenagers living with someone who has a mental illness (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression, or PTSD) or a history of trauma. She also emphasizes the importance of things like sleep, nutrition, exercise, and education. A core backdrop to our conversation is my own recent, challenging yet beautiful journey with my brother, who has been struggling with mental illness, homelessness, and trauma. This conversation truly helped me, and I hope it provides support for you and your family as well. RESOURCES BOOKS - I Am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help by Xavier Amador - I'm Not Alone by Michelle Sherman and DeAnne Sherman - Loving Someone with a Mental Illness or History of Trauma by Michelle Sherman and DeAnne Sherman ORGANIZATIONS - Minnesota Vikings - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) PEOPLE - Xavier Amador VOCABULARY - Anosognosia - Electronic benefit transfer (EBT) - First Episode Psychosis Program - Food bank - Minister of Loneliness **Connect and Learn More** website: seedsofhopebooks.com…

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Fredric Schiffer: Dual Brain Psychotherapy — Healing Trauma, Addiction, and the Troubled Mind | Episode 111 1:08:58

há 11 weeks1:08:58

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Fredric Schiffer , psychiatrist, research associate at McLean Hospital , associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and pioneer of Dual Brain Psychology. We discuss his innovative approach to understanding and treating trauma, addiction, and other mental health challenges, as outlined in his latest book, Good-bye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, & PTSD . Dr. Schiffer explains how each brain hemisphere functions as an independent mind. One side is often troubled, traumatized, and negative, while the other is healthier, more positive, and mature. However, it’s not immediately apparent which hemisphere is which in each individual. Using simple techniques like covering one visual field with your hand, an envelope, or special glasses, you can determine which side is which. This method builds on split-brain research, the brain's visual pathways, and the work of Freud. We also discuss near-infrared light therapy (transcranial photobiomodulation), applied to the forehead to stimulate the healthier hemisphere. Paired with psychotherapy, these techniques—the light therapy and eye-covering technique—help the healthier side work with its troubled counterpart to facilitate healing. These methods are effective for treating trauma, addiction (likely including fentanyl), and other mental health issues. They can restore health and power to both brain hemispheres and even help transform relationships, communities, and societies. RESOURCES BOOKS - Left Brain, Right Brain by Sally Springer and Georg Deutsch - Of Two Minds by Fredric Schiffer PEOPLE - Michael Hamblin - Roger Sperry - Sally Springer - Sigmund Freud - Winston Churchill VOCABULARY - Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) - Id, ego, and superego - Fentanyl - Psychoanalysis - Split-brain - Triune brain **Connect and Learn More** Website: dualbrainpsychology.com Email: Available in the episode Book: Good-bye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & PTSD…

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Chris Aiken: Tools for Managing Depression, Bipolar, Mixed States, and Mood Swings | Episode 110 1:09:32

há 12 weeks1:09:32

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Chris Aiken , psychiatrist, editor-in-chief of the Carlat Psychiatry Report , and author of Bipolar, Not So Much . We explore bipolarity and depression as a spectrum—from depression to mania and mixed states—framing them as circadian rhythm disorders. Dr. Aiken shares practical tools for managing moods, with a focus on sleep regulation. We cover light exposure, dark therapy, sleep schedules, and strategies to reduce jetlag, travel-related mood swings, and seasonal changes. He also discusses technologies like dawn simulators and blue-light-blocking glasses. We dive into nutrition, including helpful foods, herbs, and supplements, and the effects of substances like alcohol, caffeine, ketamine, and psilocybin. We also explore the role of psychedelic and spiritual experiences. Additionally, we touch on ADHD, creativity, the history of bipolar, and other factors that influence mood swings, along with resources to help you better understand and manage your mood. RESOURCES DRUGS - Armodafinil (Nuvigil) - Bupropion (Wellbutrin) - Lamotrigine - Lithium - Modafinil (Provigil) - Valproate (Depakote) GENERAL RESOURCES - Hypomania Checklist 32 (HCL-32) - Jet Lag Rooster - Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) - Supplements that Work - The Antidepressant Diet PEOPLE - Andrew Huberman - Arthur Quiller-Couch - Chris Palmer - David Baszucki - Emil Kraepelin - Jan Ellison Baszucki - Jay Olson - Jules Angst - Philip McNee PRODUCTS - dawn simulator - light box SUPPLEMENTS - Ashwagandha - Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) - N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) - Rhodiola rosea **Connect & Learn More** website: chrisaikenmd.com books: chrisaikenmd.com/books podcasts: The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast / PocketPsychiatrist…

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Karl Kahler: The Magic and Madness of Bipolar Disorder — Manic Tales of Creation and Destruction | Episode 109 1:15:47

há 13 weeks1:15:47

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In this episode, I talk with Karl Kahler , author of Manic Dawn . He shares wild stories of his father’s manic adventures, capturing the extremes of bipolar disorder—its brilliance, chaos, and mix of comedy, drama, and tragedy. We explore historical figures with the condition, creativity, suicide, drugs, justice, imagination, divine connection, the impact on relationships, and the art of storytelling, weaving a vivid portrait of the bipolar experience. Prepare to laugh, gasp, and cry. RESOURCES BOOKS - An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison - Exodus by Leon Uris - Jurassic Park by Michael Chrichton - The Cult that Snapped by Karl Kahler - The Hypomanic Edge by John Gartner - The Molecule of More by Daniel Lieberman - The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway - Touched with Fire by Kay Redfield Jamison MOVIES - Jurassic Park - Red Dawn - Rocky - The Mask of Zorro PEOPLE - Alexander Hamilton - Andrew Carnegie - Ann-Margret - Bob Dylan - Catherine Zeta-Jones - Christopher Columbus - Elon Musk - Ernest Hemingway - Groucho Marx - James Cameron - Jerry Kahler - Jim Morrison - John Wayne - Kay Redfield Jamison - Kurt Cobain - Matthew McConaughey - Michael Chricton - Michael Jordan - Patrick Swayze - Quentin Tarantino - Sylvia Plath - Vincent van Gogh - Virginia Woolf - Winston Churchill **Connect and Learn More** website: karlkahler.com book: Manic Dawn…

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Lisa Roye Bowers: Sound, Light, and Prayer for a Balanced Brain | Episode 108 1:13:57

há 14 weeks1:13:57

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In this episode, I talk with Lisa Roye Bowers about the fascinating world of frequencies—focusing on light and sound—as well as the power of practices like prayer and meditation in balancing brain waves. We dive into various tools and topics, such as bioresonance devices, music, binaural beats, Solfeggio frequencies, infrared and near-infrared light, silence, voice, affirmations, food, pets, animals, darkness, mindset, belief, imagination, visualization, words, books, conversation, social connection, and the interconnectedness of all things. Learn how to rewire and balance your brain in this quantumly entangled experience with Lisa Roye Bowers. RESOURCES MOVIES & TV - Star Trek - The Philadelphia Experiment PEOPLE - Albert Einstein - Kim D'Eramo - Gabby Giffords - Masaru Emoto - Nikola Tesla - Royal Raymond Rife TECHNOLOGY - AO Hub (by Solex) - AO Infinity Wand (by Solex) - AO Scan (by Solex) - SCIO (Scientific Consciousness Interface Operation) **Connect and Learn More** website: anewcreationwellness.com LinkedIn: / lisaroye email: in the episode…

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Arwen Podesta: The Neuroscience of Addiction and Drugs | Episode 107 44:22

há 15 weeks44:22

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Arwen Podesta , an addiction specialist and integrative psychiatrist, about the science of addiction, with a focus on how drugs impact the brain. We break down how substances like alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, nicotine, and particularly opiates like fentanyl affect brain function. Dr. Podesta explains the role of our dopamine, serotonin, and opioid systems in driving cravings and addiction. We also discuss the potential benefits and risks of substances like psilocybin, cannabis, and ketamine, along with the causes of addiction—from genetics to environment—and possible solutions, including nature, connection, psychedelics, and nutrition. Learn about addiction in animals and how their behaviors shed light on human struggles with addiction. Join us for an action-packed conversation that uncovers the complexities of addiction and explores new approaches to understanding and addressing it. RESOURCES ARTICLES - Magic Mushrooms, Teens, and Young Adults by Mark Gold BOOKS - HOOKED by Arwen Podesta - Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky - Zoobiquity by Barbara Natterson-Horowitz & Kathryn Bowers ORGANIZATIONS - HMP Global - Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH) - Integrative Psychiatry Institute - Psychiatry Redefined - UCLA PEOPLE - Mark Gold - Matthew Perry **Connect and Learn More** website: podestawellness.com book: HOOKED Instagram: @ podesta.wellness LinkedIn: / arwen-podesta-md-8a396042…

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Ross Ellenhorn: The Art of Being Human — Meaning, Autonomy, Play, and Connection | Episode 106 1:19:10

há 16 weeks1:19:10

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In this talk with Ross Ellenhorn —author and healthcare pioneer—we explore the human condition and how embracing what makes us truly human—meaning, purpose, autonomy, self-efficacy, play, innovation, collaboration, and connection—can reduce mental suffering and bring us back to life. We also confront the forces that diminish and dehumanize us—alienation, conformity, judgment, labeling, authoritarianism, racism, isolation, and the commodification of people. At the heart of this episode is an exploration of the power of social connection on mental health and well-being. Ross offers fresh perspectives on the mental healthcare system, drugs, addiction, and the various forms of mental suffering, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. He masterfully navigates the gray areas of human existence, seeing both the good and bad in everything and everyone. This is an episode that will challenge your assumptions, spark new ways of thinking, and leave you with a lighter heart and a deeper appreciation for all the beauties and pains of being human. RESOURCES BOOKS - Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson - How We Change by Ross Ellenhorn - Purple Crayons by Ross Ellenhorn PEOPLE - Aubrey Marcus - Bootsy Collins - Crockett Johnson - Erich Fromm - George Clinton - Gregory Bateson - Henry David Thoreau - Jean-Paul Sartre - Jim Carrey - Karl Marx - Margaret Mead - Martin Heidegger - Martin Luther King Jr. - Matt Bernstein - Matthew Perry - Robin Williams - Rosa Parks - Søren Kierkegaard **Connect and Learn More** Accord website: accordmh.com Cardea website: cardea.net Ellenhorn website: ellenhorn.com personal website: rossellenhorn.com books: harpercollins.com/collections/books-by-ross-ellenhorn…

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Matt Bernstein: Ketogenic Diet for Mental Health — Nutritional Solutions to Bipolar, Depression, and Schizophrenia | Episode 105 1:16:38

há 17 weeks1:16:38

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Matt Bernstein , CEO of Accord Mental Health and Chief Medical Officer at Ellenhorn , about natural ways to improve, heal, and even potentially reverse mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and depression. The ketogenic diet, a metabolic approach, is the main focus of today’s discussion. We explore its powerful role in supporting brain health, the mechanisms behind how it works, and practical steps for implementation. Beyond nutrition and metabolism, we also delve into the importance of exercise, sleep, light exposure, mindfulness, social connection, and finding meaning and purpose. Dr. Bernstein offers insights into the risks, benefits, and limitations of medication—including psychedelics, marijuana, and alcohol—and shares strategies for tapering off or replacing them with deeper, more lasting solutions to your mental health challenges. RESOURCES BOOKS - Brain Energy by Chris Palmer - Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind by Georgia Ede MEDICATIONS - Aripiprazole - Clozapine - Cobenfy - Metformin - Olanzapine - Risperidone PEOPLE - Bret Scher - Chris Palmer - Erin Bellamy - Denise Potter - Georgia Ede - Lauren Kennedy West - Nicole Laurent - Robert Whitaker TRAINING PROGRAMS - Advanced Ketogenic Therapies - Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health Clinician Training Course - Metabolic Mental Health Programs - The Brain Fog Recovery Program VIDEOS & PODCASTS - Living Well After Schizophrenia - Metabolic Mind **Connect & Learn More** website: accordmh.com email: provided in the episode…

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Tripp Friedler: Bipolar Disorder Through Family and Society's Eyes | Episode 104 1:17:12

há 18 weeks1:17:12