This episode continues the conversation about the intricate relationship between mental and physical well-being, emphasizing the mind-body connection as a pivotal aspect of mental health. Join hosts, Mike, Morgan, and Melissa, as they explore how gut health impacts mental states, primarily through nerve clusters and the vagus nerve. They discuss therapeutic practices such as EMDR, yoga, and mindfulness, which leverage this connection to facilitate healing, emotional regulation, and enhancing mental well-being through physical awareness.

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This episode addresses the intricate relationship between gut health and mental health, emphasizing the significant impact of gut microbiota on emotional well-being. Join hosts Mike, Moegan, and Melissa, as they explore how imbalances in gut function correlate with mental health and the role of nutrition in fostering a healthy microbiome. They also examine the impact of dietary choices on emotional stability, advocating for healthier eating habits as a supportive measure in mental health treatment.

Mentioned This Episode:

Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food

Nutritional Psychiatry: The Gut-Brain Connection

Vagus Nerve

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Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation

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Join Mike, Morgn, and Melissa as they continue their conversation exploring the intricate relationship between mental health and the holiday season. Emphasizing the challenges posed by seasonal affective disorder and the impact of festive environments on emotional well-being. the convergence of holiday stressors, which include familial interactions, financial pressures, and the pervasive influence of substance use during this time, can all notably add up.

Mentioned This Episode:

Website: Health Partners (Dealing with Depression During the Holidays)

Website: National Library of Medicine (Research on Seasonal Affective Disorder & SAD Lamps)

Website: Healthline (Vitamin D2 vs. D3: What’s the Difference?)

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If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. 988 Website

Mike and Morgan welcome questions and comments Email: A PsychoDelicous Conversation

Related Podcast: Mike & Morgan on Behind the Connection

Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme

Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book