Mindful Medicine

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Mindful Medicine episodes

July 06, 2021 The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety and Combat Depression With Nutrition
According to the CDC, 1 in 5 Americans suffer from some sort of mental illness, and antidepressant use has risen 65% since 1999. But what if the key to treating mental illness can’t be found at the pharmacy, but lies in the food we eat every day? Leading scientists Bonnie J. Kaplan, Ph.D., and Julia J. Rucklidge, Ph.D. reveal their groundbreaking research in THE BETTER BRAIN: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition.

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan joins us to dive deeper into her book. She is a professor emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary with 180 peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions. Both authors and their work have been featured in Psychology Today, Everyday Health, Body of Wonder Podcast, and more.

She. touches on why rates of mood and anxiety disorders have gone up significantly in the last decade (about 40 million Americans take some kind of psychiatric medication) despite increases in the prescription of medications, how diet and nutrition can be used to treat mental health issues, and why nutrition is the safest, most effective treatment you won’t get from your mental health clinician
36 min
June 01, 2021 The Pandemic, Resiliency, and Advocating for Women's Health
Because health is a resource for everyday life and not just the objective of living, the mission of The Women’s Fund is to provide Houston area women, and girls, with the tools they need to be advocates for their health. Their health education classes are unique because they include preventative curriculum-based classes that teach resiliency skills and relate those skills to current health risks.

Due to COVID-19, The Women’s Fund has pivoted to offer all its programs and classes online, at no cost to the public. I think now more than ever, it’s important to have discussions about health and resiliency especially among young girls. Parents can turn to The Women’s Fund for free tools and resources with a goal that girls learn skills needed to be advocates for their health, make healthy behavior choices, and develop resiliency.

Andrea Watkins is the Program Supervisor of the Women's Fund and tells us all about how they have expanded their programming nationwide, growing resilience in women and young girls, and the importance of maintaining relationships during this time of distance and isolation.
18 min
May 04, 2021 Staying Fit & Active During A Pandemic
With all these lockdowns and businesses being closed, it's been difficult to stay fit during the pandemic, especially if going to the gym is part of your wellness routine.

Molly Zientek is a registered nurse at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, and she spent four years studying nursing and playing soccer at The College at Brockport. After college, she began her nursing career in the Burn/Trauma Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital but soon transitioned to work as a COVID nurse amid the pandemic.

In this episode, she talks with Dr. Holly about transitioning to being a COVID nurse, the importance of staying fit and healthy during the pandemic, seeing how comorbidities affect COVID outcomes, and how mental health and exercise intersect.
19 min
April 06, 2021 Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity
Have you ever been around someone just so genuine? They're in their body, they know who they are all of the time, and they just radiate this vibe. Well, today we are talking all about authenticity, with our guest Ora Nadrich.
Ora Nadrich is the founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking and author of the new book, Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity. A certified life coach and mindfulness teacher, she specializes in transformational thinking, self-discovery, and mentoring new coaches as they develop their careers.
So why is authenticity especially important in our present time? It's hard to trust anyone these days and "fake news" is claimed almost every day about something, and this opposition and polarization only fuel confusion.
Listen as she discusses with Dr. Holly shifting your perspective, raising your consciousness, dealing with the busyness, practicing gratitude in traffic, and their shared passion for mindfulness.
27 min
March 02, 2021 Biohacking Your Brain & COVID Long Haulers
Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., is a renowned neuroscientist with extensive research expertise in brain function, injury, and disorders. Dr. Willeumier holds a BA degree in psychology from Boston College, and MS degrees in physiological science and neurobiology, and a Ph.D. degree in neurobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
She is the founder of Willeumier Enterprises, LLC, a boutique consulting firm that provides an array of services including writing grants and manuscripts, designing research studies, and creating neuroscience-based brain health curricula.

talks about losing her parents, her neurological research in football players & collision-based sports, what happens to people who have had COVID after they recover, what it means to hack your brain, and a bit about her new book BioHack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power.
34 min
February 02, 2021 Finding Gratitude and Hope in Trauma
How are you doing? It's a pretty heavy question to ask someone these days given the state of the world. Well, our guest today has an incredible story to share and loss, trauma, and resiliency.

After suffering from a stroke in 2017, Sameer Bhide's entire life came crashing down around him. From a life-changing, debilitating illness to the loss of work, and finally a divorce, his amazing story of struggle, and how he came back from the brink of despair will be an inspiration for anyone who is facing any life change or adversity.

Sameer joins Dr. Holly from Mumbai to talk about his journey, as well as his new book One Fine Day. Using captivating examples and practical tips, Sameer shares how to overcome everything that is set against you, by focusing on positivity, gratitude, and grace.
33 min
January 19, 2021 Working from Home: Mastering the Art of Sitting at Your Computer
Working from home is more popular and possible than ever because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But whether you were doing it before or forced to because of the virus, you're probably hunched over your laptop right now reading this with a sore back.

Dr. Mitchell Kershner has been studying naturopathy and ergonomics since the early 90s, before it was the trend it is today.

He'll talk about the most common at-home working issues, like eye strain and carpal tunnel, the science of ergonomics, maintaining your work schedule, and some easy ways to adjust your at-home work set up.
24 min
January 05, 2021 Managing Stress in an Ayurvedic Way
Stress is so pervasive right now, even if we don't see it. Not only are there the obvious stressors of the pandemic but daily, passive ones as well.
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is an Ayurvedic practitioner and a former emergency medicine doctor.
Listen as she tells us about her move from practicing Western medicine to the Ayurveda medicine she grew up with, the base elements and principles of Ayurveda, how it really is an intuitive practice, and tips to implement Ayurveda in your day to day life.
You can also check out Dr. Avanti's podcast The Healing Catalyst.
23 min
December 19, 2020 Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness
In order to heal you must be willing to feel. The good, the bad, and all the experiences you encounter.

Sara Schulting Kranz exemplifies this practice. She is a professional life and leadership coach, motivational speaker, and certified wilderness guide. She specializes in helping those who have suffered hardship or trauma to find forgiveness and strength in their lives through guided wilderness retreats in locations such as the Grand Canyon and the Pacific Rim.

In this episode, she discusses with Dr. Susanne her commitment to changing the definition of “forgiveness” in The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the science of trauma, and her story as a survivor of sexual assault, rejoicing in nature, and how she made sense of it all in her new book Walk Through This: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness.
26 min
December 15, 2020 A Mindful Year: 365 Ways to Find Connection and the Sacred in Everyday Life
There is no better time than during this pandemic to get into mindfulness and meditation. Maybe it's a few minutes before you start your day or a moment of calm in the afternoon.

But if you need help getting started, and maintaining a mindfulness practice, our guest today is for you.

Dr. Seth Gillihan is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Psychiatry Department at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the co-author of a new book called A Mindful Year: 365 Ways to Find Connection and the Sacred in Everyday Life. That's right, we're talking mindfulness every single day.

Listen as the doctors talk about finding moments of gratitude during this chaotic pandemic, emotional resiliency, and slowing down to observe.

You can also find Dr. Gillihan's podcast Think Act Be Podcast at https://sethgillihan.com/podcasts/
21 min