Dreading the holiday season? In this episode we discuss why the holidays can be filled with conflict and ways to make this the best holiday season yet. 

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Keywords: holidays, thanksgiving, Christmas, adventure, expectations, roles, interactions, imperfection, experience

In the final episode in our mineral series we dive into copper and it's relation to mental health We will explore the dual nature of copper, where both deficiency and excess can lead to various health issues including neurotransmitter dysfunction. We will also discuss dietary sources of copper, supplementation, and the risk of altering copper levels. 

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minerals, brain health, copper, neurotransmitters, mental health, supplementation, dietary sources, copper toxicity, wellness

This conversation delves into the critical role of iron in brain health, particularly its impact on neurotransmitter production and mental health. The discussion covers the consequences of both iron deficiency (anemia) and overload, dietary sources of iron, and best practices for supplementation. 

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Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife

iron, brain health, neurotransmitters, anemia, mental health, iron overload, dietary sources, iron supplementation, vitamin C, health monitoring

Navigating the world of micronutrients and supplements can be challenging. Continuing in our series on minerals and brain health, in this episode we jump into the concepts of zinc. In this episode you will learn how zinc impacts our mental health, recommended foods to consume zinc, and how to navigate supplementing zinc. 

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Does taking magnesium actually improve brain health? In the first episode of our mineral series we will cover magnesium and its role in mental health. We will discuss the how magnesium can impact certain psychiatric issues and how to obtain the right amount through food or supplementation. 

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Dr. Patrick Hahn PhD is a researcher, free-lance writer, and affiliate professor of biology at Loyola University. His work focuses on the medicalization of the human experience and iatrogenic harm. In this episode we discuss the controversial history of psychiatric treatment, pathologizing of human emotions and the current climate of mental health in western culture.

To follow Dr. Hahn and his work check out his website at https://www.patrickhahn.net/home

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David Winston is an internationally known lecturer, author, and ethnobotanist. He is also the owner of one of the world's largest herbal therapeutic research libraries. His focuses include Chinese, Western/Eclectic, and Southeastern American herbal traditions for health and wellness. 

Website: https://www.davidwinston.org

Herbal Studies: https://herbalstudies.net/

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Lithium has long been used in psychiatry for numerous mental health issues. But with the emergence of lithium orotate and it's popularity in western culture the question is now "who should be using this mineral?" In this episode I discuss the history of lithium as a medication and it's emerging uses as a nutraceutical for mental health. 

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Stress is a universal experience. Yet, some people see it as a source of growth while others find it to be the root cause of their issues. In this episode I discuss what is stress, the difference between good stress and bad stress, and how to turn stress into a opportunity for growth.

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In culture today healing is focused on the consumption of something. Medication, supplements, food, herbs. But what if sometimes healing is about what we do with our body and less about what we put in it? In this episode we will breakdown how this works.

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