In this episode of The Recharge Biomedical Podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Achina Stein, M.D., author of the Amazon bestseller, What If It's Not Depression? We're cutting through the Big Pharma noise to challenge the serotonin myth. Dr. Stein argues that what we call depression is usually just a symptom—a sign that your brain's "hardware" is failing because of underlying physical root causes. She breaks down her proprietary SHIFT acronym, giving you the real roadmap for fixing yourself: Stress, Hormones, Infections, Foods, and Toxins. We dive into the critical link between chronic inflammation, gut health, and emotional well-being, finally explaining why some patients stay "stuck" in therapy for years. Plus, we talk about the epidemic of disconnection, lamenting the rise of these addictive "snitches" (phones), and how powerful concepts like gratitude and purpose are the ultimate, non-negotiable mental hacks. This is the root-cause analysis your psychiatrist should be doing.

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Dr. Achina Stein, M.D. is a psychiatrist specializing in integrative and functional medicine, and the author of the Amazon bestseller What If It's Not Depression? She practices at Functional Mind in Providence, Rhode Island, and focuses on helping patients uncover the root causes of their mental health issues using diet, lifestyle, and biochemical balance. Dr. Stein also hosts the podcast What if it's not depression with Dr. Tina Stein?

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