Everest Goldstein is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is also certified in Functional Medicine and has an extensive background in integrative wellness interventions. She deeply cares about her patients and devotes her time to working closely with each of them to address their individual needs. Knowing the importance of the brain-body connection, Everest addresses the body as a whole to optimize health and wellness.

In today’s episode, we dive into the root causes of mood disorders and psychiatric illness with Everest Goldstein. Everest discusses how nutrition, diet, and lifestyle can contribute to mental health and wellness. If you are struggling mentally, emotionally, or physically, Everest is here to help you regain your life.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 4:30 Meet Everest Goldstein and hear about her passion for psychiatry
• 7:45 Everest’s unique approach to mental health
• 9:55 The debate of mental health root causes
• 12:15 Gut microbiome and the brain connection
• 16:50 Nutrition changes for better outcomes
• 20:00 Using the ketogenic diet in mental illness
• 23:50 Protein, amino acids, and neurotransmitters
• 26:00 The role for psychiatric medications
• 28:30 Coaching lifestyle changes and motivation
• 31:50 Therapy and counseling
• 35:12 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

Everest Functional Psychiatry and Wellness

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