In this episode, we're diving deep into the latest breakthroughs in integrative mental health and wellness with special guest Kirkland Newman, founder of the Mind Health 360. Kirkland is an Anglo-American journalist, philanthropist, and Founder of MindHealth360, a global platform dedicated to integrative mental health and functional medicine psychiatry. 

🧠 Key Topics You'll Discover: ① The surprising link between mitochondria and mental health – and why morning light and movement are your brain’s best friends.

② How childhood trauma impacts your body’s immune response and can drive chronic illnesses like mold sensitivity and Lyme disease.

③ The real talk on functional medicine: what's working, what’s not, and the simple daily habits that make a powerful difference.

④ Insights from thought leaders like Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Emran Meyer, and Dr. Dale Bredesen.

💡 What You’ll Take Away: 📌 Morning Routine: Incorporating light exposure and exercise in the morning can significantly enhance mitochondrial function and overall mental health.

📌 Trauma Awareness: Healthcare providers should integrate trauma inquiry into their practice to better address underlying health issues.

📌 Functional Medicine: While it can be resource-intensive, focusing on foundational health practices like sleep and light exposure can offer significant benefits.

📌 Educational Resources: The podcast encourages listeners to explore further through the Mind Health 360 Show and related resources.

🔗 Explore More: 🎧 Mind Health 360 Show: https://www.mindhealth360.com/ 📅 IMMH Conference - Sept 11–14, San Diego: https://www.immh.org/immh-2025/ (with virtual attendance options)

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This episode provides a comprehensive look at how integrating functional medicine and addressing trauma can lead to better mental health outcomes.

Kirkland Newman Kirkland Newman is an anglo-american journalist and philanthropist. She is the Founder and Editor of MindHealth360, a free, global resource for integrative mental health and functional medicine psychiatry, and is the Host of The MindHealth360 Show.,,She created MindHealth360 after her own postpartum depression to address the epidemic of mental health issues and the lack of sustainable, root-cause based solutions for mental health in mainstream medicine. She launched the MindHealth360 Show in 2020 to give a voice to the leading practitioners of integrative mental health from around the world.,,She has worked for Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Ogilvy & Mather in New York, and for Musiclegal and The Prince's Trust in London. She is a Co-Founder and Trustee of The Horizon Foundation which provides support for young refugees from the Middle East and Asia.,,Kirkland has a first class BA/MA from Oxford University in Modern Languages and Literature; an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in European Studies; and an MA from The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in Near and Middle Eastern Studies. Her dissertation “The Battle for Victimhood, Roles and Narratives of Suffering in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict” was published in “Narrating Conflict in the Middle East: Discourse, Image and Communications Practices in Lebanon and Palestine”.