Dr. Uma Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nutritional Psychiatry Service in the United States. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at MGH Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. She was considered Harvard’s Mood Food Expert and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal.

Dr. Naidoo is also the national bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Food and her newest book, Calm Your Mind with Food is available now. 

In this fascinating rerun episode (first aired in 2020), Erin and Dr. Naidoo discuss her 2020 book, This Is Your Brain On Food.

Key Topics:

* Dr. Naidoo’s journey as a psychiatrist and professional chef

* How what we eat affects our brain

* The origin of the gut/brain connection

* The rise of mental health concerns

* Food to avoid for mental well-being

* Inflammatory foods

* Orthorexia and food obsession

* How to add more diversity in your diet

* The impact of caffeine and alcohol on mental health

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Dr. Alejandro Junger is a renowned cardiologist, functional medicine doctor, and the founder of the Clean Program, as well as a New York Times best-selling author. With decades of experience in medicine, Dr. Junger has dedicated his career to uncovering the root causes of complex health issues that often seem unrelated. His journey began with a profound intuition that a deeper understanding was needed, leading him to explore the intricate connections between Eastern and Western medicine, as well as ancient wisdom and modern science.

Key Topics:

- Dr. Junger’s personal story of struggling with depression and how he found functional medicine

- The heart-gut connection you should learn about

- The interconnections of neurons in the gut, heart, and brain

- Cholesterol myth busting: what we really should look for

- The stress-gut connection

- How trauma plays a role in gut health

- Dr. Junger’s clean program and the purpose behind it

Learn more about Dr. Junger and purchase his clean program at cleanprogram.com.

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Dr. Michelle Jorgensen is an author, speaker, teacher, biologic/holistic dentist, and health and wellness provider. After practicing traditional dentistry for 10 years, Michelle became very sick. Through her own path to return to health, she discovered she had mercury poisoning from drilling out mercury fillings for her patients. This path led her to discover ways to improve her family’s and her own health in all facets of life. She found answers in the kitchen, in the garden, and at home.

She has found what it takes to live well in today’s world, and now with her book, Living Well with Dr. Michelle, she wants to share those ways to Live Well with you.

Key Topics:

- Dr. Michelle’s journey with mercury toxicity and removal

- How mercury toxicity impacts people]

- How to find an optimal detoxification protocol

- Dr. Michelle’s cell well model for helping the body heal

- The four things every cell needs for health

- Remineralization and why mineral loss from purified water is a problem

- Choosing the right mouthwash

- Airway issues and sleep apnea

- How to know where to start with your health

Work with Dr. Michelle at totalcaredental.com

Grab her book at livingwellbook.com

Learn more about her at livingwellwithdrmichelle.com

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Brad Kearns is Mark Sisson’s longtime writing partner, including their New York Times bestseller The Keto Reset Diet. A former U.S. national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete, Brad also holds a Guinness World Record in professional Speedgolf. Today, he continues to compete as an elite masters athlete in sprinting and high jumping, currently ranked #1 in the USA for his age group. He hosts the top-10 Apple podcast The B.rad Podcast, where he shares performance, health, and lifestyle strategies for living a long, strong, and happy life.

Key Topics:

- How fitness culture has created confusion for people

- Why running may not lead to weight loss

- Why chronic cardio creates chronic carb consumption

- How to integrate proper training

- Brad’s journey of being an elite athlete to a wellness rebel

- What humans are missing in modern life

- What we can learn from kindergarten-aged children

- How to flexibly adapt to gradual movement throughout the day.

Listen to Brad’s podcast, The B.rad Podcast, wherever you find podcasts.

Grab the book at borntowalkbook.com

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By popular demand and in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode replay features host Erin Kerry sharing her mental health journey. It will inspire listeners to become their own mental health advocates and continue digging for root cause solutions. While she was diagnosed with three different mental health conditions by the age of 18, she now lives symptom-free.

*The original episode aired in spring of 2022, so some date ranges may not be completely accurate.

Key Topics: - The root causes to Erin's mental health issues and how she struggled to find treatment that supported her mental well-being - The medication weaning process and how she was able to get off medication she had been on for 18 years - The tools she used to support healing and how she prioritizes her mental health to prevent recurring issues

Preorder Erin's new book, Live Beyond Your Label, available on 9/16/25, wherever you buy books. erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

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Dr. Chris Winfrey practices neuropsychiatry in private practice at New Image Wellness, in Marlton, NJ. His practice is a blend of orthomolecular psychiatry, functional medicine, and psychoanalytic therapy. He uses this combination of medicine towards conditions such as Traumatic Brain Injuries, Cognitive Impairment, PANDAS, Mold Toxicity induced Encephalitis, refractory depression, complex PTSD and other conditions to rehabilitate the brain and restore mental functioning.

Key Topics:

- What conventional psychiatry is missing right now

- How thyroid plays a role in energy and why simply taking your temp daily could make a difference

- The connection between mitochondrial function and brain health

- How your overall toxic load is hindering your mental wellness

- PH balance: the nutrition puzzle piece we often miss

- Mold toxicity and its impact on mental health

- ADHD is more than just a dopamine issue

- Lyme disease and the psychological impact of vector-borne disease

Learn more about Dr. Winfrey at https://drchriswinfrey.com/ and newimagewellness.net

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Chris Legg, LPC, married since 1993, is the owner and lead therapist for Alethia Family Counseling, a twenty-five-year marriage and family counselor, frequent speaker, and lead pastor at South Spring Baptist Church. He is passionate about teaching people the truth, how to live in freedom, and building identity in Christ.

This episode covers his book Sex and Marriage: Unlocking and Restoring the Power of Sex Through Biblical and Psychological Insight, which he co-wrote with his son Mark.

Key Topics:

- Why Chris decided to write a marriage book with his son

- Reasons a healthy marriage can improve mental health

- What men really want from their wives—and it may not be what you’re told

- What to do about mismatched sexual desire in a marriage

- How to avoid getting your marriage identity wrapped up in your sexuality

- How Christian culture created suspicion between men and women over their views of sex

- Understanding your partner’s point of view and their sexual desire

- The danger of transactional sexual relationships

You can grab Chris’ book on Amazon, at this link here: https://a.co/d/3vooxGl

Learn more about Chris or work with his team of therapists at https://www.alethiacounseling.com/

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Leanne Page is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, mom of two, parent coach, and author. Her new book, The Calm & Connected Journal, is a tool for busy moms to infuse their days with more self-compassion and psychological flexibility. 

Key Topics:

- Leanne’s background as a behavior analyst

- How to handle behavior issues with a new perspective

- How your stress as a parent impacts your kids’ stress

- How to sense when your stress is ramping up

- Using a choice board to learn what your body needs for regulation

- Avoiding meltdowns when you’re rushing to get out of the house

- Dinnertime disasters and how to manage them

- Parental burnout: how to know when you’re there

- Choosing to intentionally connect with the Calm and Connected Journal

More info on Leanne: https://www.parentingwithaba.org/about-parenting-with-aba/ 

Leanne’s Website:https://www.parentingwithaba.org/ 

Leanne’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/parentingwithaba/ 

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Eryn Lynum is a certified Master Naturalist, educator, and national speaker. Eryn hosts the popular podcast for kids, Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible. She is author of Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living, and 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband, Grayson, and their four children whom they homeschool.

Key Topics:
- Eryn’s story of suffering from Addison’s disease at 14

- What a hummingbird teaches us about rest

- The pattern of rest as reflected in Scripture

- How we adopt a mentality of rest and delight

- The way Jesus models rest for us in the gospels

- The protective nature of rest

- How to prepare for rest, daily and weekly

- The structure of her new Bible study, The Nature of Rest

Listen to Eryn’s incredible family-friendly podcast, Nat Theo, wherever you find podcasts. Learn more about her work and grab her new study at erynlynum.com.

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Gloria Kolb is the CEO and co-founder of Elitone, the first non-invasive, FDA-cleared, wearable treatment for women with urinary incontinence. Elitone's accolades include winning Best New Product by My Face My Body, Sling Shot 2020, finalist in Women Startup Challenge, and many startup pitch competitions.

As an inventor with 30+ patents, Gloria has been featured in Forbes as a Top Scientist Driving Innovation in Women's Health. Her creative designs and problem-solving abilities have earned her recognition, such as Boston’s “40 Under 40” and MIT Review’s “World’s Top Innovators under 35.”

Key Topics:

- Gloria’s background as a scientist and how she came to understand the importance of pelvic floor health for women

- How Elitone works to improve pelvic floor health

- The importance of pelvic floor health

- How Elitone is different from other devices and therapies

- The preventative capabilities of Elitone

- How to know if you need pelvic floor support

Learn more about Elitone and find out if it’s right for you at Elitone.com.

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