Our day is a microcosm of our life. How we begin impacts the quality of our day, and overtime, the quality of our life. In this episode, I’ll talk about:

• Why we might consider starting or building upon our morning routine.


• How the habits of our morning routine, by way of neuroplasticity, create change.


• Obstacles to starting or sticking with a morning routine and how to overcome these.


• Examples of how we can bring our body, spirit, and mind into each day.

Topics included in this episode:

01:32  Reasons to start or grow a morning routine 

02:38  Your morning routine is a gift you give yourself no matter how long or short.

03:20  What is a habit?

06:03  Obstacles to building or sticking with a morning routine.

11:45  Ideas on how to bring the body, mind, and spirit into the day.

16:52  A morning routine makes time for our inner wisdom.

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In this episode, I discuss ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a diagnosis given to approximately 11% of children in the U.S. The prevalence of ADHD appears to be increasing. I'll talk about:

• High Copper & Low Zinc - found in 68% of 5600 children and adults diagnosed with ADHD (by the Walsh Research Institute) and how this can contribute to inattention and hyperactivity


• Other potential root causes of inattention and hyperactivity


• How these root causes can be evaluated and addressed from a holistic/integrative/functional medicine approach.

Topics included in this episode:

02:29  A brief history of ADHD.

03:39  Symptoms and treatments of ADHD

09:35  Conditions that frequently occur with ADHD.

11:36  The role of genetics in ADHD specifically alterations in dopamine and norepinephrine.

15:28  Root causes that may contribute to symptoms of ADHD.

31:38  Controversies around ADHD.

39:33  Helpful tests for root causes.

To find a practioner trained by the Walsh Research Institute, visit:

https://www.walshinstitute.org/clinical-resources.html

Links to episodes mentioned in this podcast include:

https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Copper-Overload---A-Common-Biochemical-Imbalance-in-Brain-Disorders-e1a1hgd

https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Zinc-Zinc-Zinc-e1fpvlg

https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Candida--Carb-Craving--Brain-Related-Symptoms-e173i85

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In this podcast I discuss the paradox: that to have healthy relationships, there needs to be space and a recognition that we are separate beings with different desires, feelings, perspectives, and different life paths. This space can also be called a boundary. I also talk about:

• How we can know if the boundaries in a relationship are healthy or not.


• How we can manage the fear that can arise when we start establishing boundaries.


• How we can set a boundary that is respectful to ourselves and to the other person.

Topics included in this episode:

01:42  Understanding boundaries from an emotional and psychological standpoint.

05:49  How to know if our boundaries are healthy.

09:22  Benefits of healthy boundaries.

11:04  Reasons some struggle with boundaries.

14:08  Overcoming discomfort or fear when setting a boundary.

17:38  Setting a boundary.

25:28  Other types of boundary setting.

33:42  Boundaries with spouses, partners, and close friends.

35:31  Situations where boundaries need to be balanced with our responsibilities. 

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In this episode I discuss why teens who are high achievers are considered to be in the same risk category for depression and anxiety as those teens who are experiencing poverty, trauma, and discrimination.

I'll discuss:

• The role of parents, coaches, and schools


• Inherent personality traits of many high achieving teens that can relate to undermethylation - a biochemical imbalance, that impacts neurotransmitter activity and can raise vulnerability to depression, anxiety and addiction.


• What we can do as parents, educators and clinicians to help these and all teens thrive.

Topics included in this episode:

02:13  Rates of anxiety and depression are rising, especially in high achieving teens.

04:35  Factors contributing to brain-related symptoms in high achieving teens. Also, understanding the roles of parents and schools.

08:43  The roles of coaches and sports.

09:30  The role of undermethylation.

15:27  What we can do to help these teens and all teens.

21:15  What schools can do.

23:43  What can be done about undermethylation.

26:05  Appearances can be deceiving.

26:59  Sharing my personal story.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Podcast on Methylation https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Methylation--Brain-Health-With-a-Focus-on-Undermethylation-e16kr0b

Podcast on Dr. William Walsh https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Nutrient-Based-Psychiatry---Dr--William-Walsh---His-Story--Discoveries-e18e2o8

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In this episode, I discuss our inner wisdom. You might also think of it as your inner teacher, inner knowing, or even as the soul. If we ignore our inner wisdom, our physiology will undoubtedly be impacted. I also discuss:

• How to know if we are connected to our inner wisdom.


• Reasons we may not be connected.


• How our inner wisdom may speak to us.


• Ways we can create space to hear ourselves.


• How our listening to our children helps them learn to listen to themselves.

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"More than 90% of people diagnosed with depression, behavioral disorders, ADHD, autism, and schizophrenia exhibit depleted plasma zinc levels, ranging from low-normal to severe deficiency." - Dr. William Walsh, PhD

Zinc is incredibly important when it comes to our health, especially our mental health. Zinc also has a key role in our immune and gastrointestinal systems and appears to play a role in the prevention of infection and complications from COVID including chronic neuropsychiatric symptoms.

In this episode, I’ll talk about why lower zinc levels are associated with psychiatric conditions and the many ways low zinc impacts brain functioning. I also discuss how we measure zinc, and why the typical lab ranges aren’t necessarily the optimal ranges. Lastly, I’ll talk about treatment of zinc deficiency and the importance of monitoring copper levels, which can be impacted by zinc supplementation.

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In this episode, I discuss:

• What factors make us susceptible to clinging to certain outcomes in our lives.


• How this grasping and worry can impact our health and well-being.


• Six examples to help us recognize when we do this.


• How we can use these opportunities to transform our days (and thus our lives) to becoming less stressful and more meaningful.

Links to my other podcast episodes on Pyrrole Disorder and Undermethylation: https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Pyrrole-Disorder--Stress-Induced-Personality-Changes-e19gu0b

https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Methylation--Brain-Health-With-a-Focus-on-Undermethylation-e16kr0b

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In this episode I'll discuss toxicity and oxidative stress. I'll describe what I mean by toxins, how they get in, where they go, and what they can do. I'll also talk about:

• The impacts of environmental toxins on the developing brain and their role in depression, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and neurodegenerative disorders.


• Why some of us are more vulnerable to toxicity and thus oxidative stress and health conditions including psychiatric conditions.


• Basic strategies to lower our exposure.

Links to resources mentioned in this podcast: Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep web site: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/, my podcast episode on pyrrole disorder: https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Pyrrole-Disorder--Stress-Induced-Personality-Changes-e19gu0b, my podcast episode on mold toxicity https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/College-Student-Mental-Health-Issues-Consider-Mold-Toxicity-ehoa3f.

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In this episode, I'll be addressing the topic of open-heartedness. I'm inviting those listening to join me in setting an intention of open-heartedness and perhaps making this Valentine's Day or, really any day, more meaningful.

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In this episode I'll discuss what Marilyn Monroe and her life have to teach us. It is well known that she struggled with her mental health. Her story raises a number of opportunities to discuss factors that can contribute to brain related symptoms including:

• attachment disruption


• trauma


• mast cell activation which is a from of inflammation


• nutrient imbalances which can be genetically acquired


• substance use


• environmental toxicity

I'll also highlight her strengths beyond her beauty and the persona that she created.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Podcast on Methylation https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Methylation--Brain-Health-With-a-Focus-on-Undermethylation-e16kr0b

Podcast on Pyrrole Disorder https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Pyrrole-Disorder--Stress-Induced-Personality-Changes-e19gu0b

Podcast on Copper Overload https://anchor.fm/courtney604/episodes/Copper-Overload---A-Common-Biochemical-Imbalance-in-Brain-Disorders-e1a1hgd

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