Mental Maps

While traveling through Finland I connected with Dr. Tomi Bergström to discuss how society impacts mental health and a community focused intervention for someone in crisis. This episode is a summary of our discussion 

Dr. Tomi Bergström PhD is a postdoctoral researcher and psychotherapist in Finland. His work has focused on Open Dialogue services and psychosis. 

While traveling through Finland Josh sits down with Chief Physician and policy strategist Dr. Outi Linnaranta to discuss how Finland has decreased their suicide rate by over 50% and became the proclaimed "happiest country in the world." 

Dr. Outi is the Chief Physician at The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. She is also a mental health policy strategist and an adjunct professor at McGill University in Canada. To follow Dr. Outi you can find her on twitter @OLinnaranta

To learn more about the work being done in Finland you can check out https://thl.fi/en/web/thlfi-en

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The thin line between an emotional experience and a mental illness is a challenge that many people face today. In this episode we discuss the concept of emotions including the origin of these experiences and how they can evolve into an illness. We will also highlight ways to identify the difference and prevention strategies to manage emotions.

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Are you tired of being in a constant change cycle never reaching your goal? In this episode Josh sits down with Super Trainer Justin Crutchfield to discuss taking Massive Action in your life. The conversation covers motivation, self-beliefs, the pain/pleasure principle, creating change, and maintaining the results among much more. 

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DISCLAIMER: This episode covers the topic of suicide which can be triggering. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide reach out to the suicide hotline at 988.

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Is your gut the root cause of your psychological or physical problems? In this episode Josh sits down with gut microbe expert and microbiologist Dr. Kiran Krishnan to discuss the gut microbiome. The conversation covers all concepts gut microbe including how it's created, how it's being destroyed, how it causes mental illness, how to improve it, myth and truths of probiotics, how have a healthy human biome, and more. 

For all things gut health follow Dr. Krishnan on Instagram @krishnanbiome or  www.micrbiomelabs.com

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What if your environment as a human is making your brain sick? What if your ability to access the basic natural resources on this earth leads to you forming a mental illness? In this episode Josh discusses how nature, sun, air, and water can make a persons brain unwell. Josh will also do an overview of the other four causes of mental illness and how this relates to you. 

In episode 5 of a 6 part series Josh discusses how nutrition can be a root cause for certain mental illnesses. The episode will cover nutrients, brain health, causes of nutrient dysfunction, and how to eat for a better brain. 

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Is stress a cause of mental illness? In this episode Josh discusses the impact of stress on the brain and how the chronic stress response can lead to mental illness. The episode also covers ways to manage stress and how to possibly prevent the progression into pathological illness. 

In the third episode of a six part series Josh discusses how mental illness can be based on someones genes. The episode covers an overview of genes, how they can be a cause of mental illness, and how lifestyle and environment factor in. 

In the second episode of a six part series Josh discusses the biological causes of mental illness including viruses, inflammation, physiological illnesses, and the gut microbiome.