097: Stressed? Anxious? Watch this NOW
With everything going on in the world right now — particularly, the coronavirus pandemic & current social unrest —
it’s not uncommon to feel anxious, restless, and depressed…
The good news is, there’s hope.
No matter what’s happening, you can feel calmer, happier, and more well rested… all by making SIMPLE changes to your day-to-day life.
In fact, my guest has written an entire book about it!
On this episode of the Dr. Gundry Podcast, I talk to psychiatrist Jodie Skillicorn.
Dr. Skillicorn recently released her new book, Healing Depression without Medication: A Psychiatrist’s Guide to Balance Mind, Body, and Soul.
In it, she presents her approach to tackling depression and other mental health issues… the holistic way.
So tune in. During this episode, Dr. Skillicorn offers some really sound advice you won’t want to miss.
On this episode, you’ll learn:
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- The “elephant in the room” when doctors talk to patients suffering from depression (1:30)
- Why feeling “abnormal” is the new “normal” (4:00)
- Dr. Skillicorn’s advice for folks who’ve lost their jobs during the pandemic (7:45)
- What to do if your kids make you want to pull your hair out (11:10)
- The 9-minute trick that can decrease your risk of depression by 44% (13:00)
- How your HOUSE could be making you sad (19:50)
- Why your genetics aren’t a “life sentence” when it comes to anxiety and depression (26:00)
- “Nature’s Prozac” (32:00)
- The mineral that helps boost your mood FAST (34:00)
- Ways to reduce the withdrawal symptoms when you’re weaning off antidepressants (35:10)
- The #1 thing to consider when you’re looking for a therapist (39:00)
Mentioned on this episode:
Exercise for preventing depression
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What to do when EVERYTHING is falling apart
Immune support… or impressive diarrhea?
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*The Dr. Gundry Podcast does not offer medical advice.
Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned heart surgeon and New York Times bestselling author of “The Plant Paradox” and “The Plant Paradox Cookbook.”