In this episode, Dr. Bergina discusses the importance of listening to your doctor for better health outcomes. Drawing from her experience as a physician, she explains why expert knowledge, holistic assessments, accurate diagnosis and treatment, preventative care, and a trust-based partnership with your doctor are crucial. Dr. Bergina emphasizes the value of a collaborative approach in healthcare, where doctors provide recommendations based on comprehensive understanding and evidence-based medicine. Tune in to learn how trusting and following your doctor's guidance can empower you to achieve optimal well-being.

In this episode, Dr. Bergina, a board-certified psychiatrist from Led Life Concierge Psychiatry, delves into effective strategies for overcoming depression. She outlines a comprehensive three-step approach: rewiring the brain with medication, renewing the mind through cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and restoring life via lifestyle changes. Dr. Regina emphasizes the importance of medication in conjunction with therapy for severe depression, explores various medication options, and highlights non-invasive treatments like TMS and intranasal ketamine. She also discusses setting achievable goals and optimizing lifestyle factors to support mental health. Tune in for practical advice on achieving and maintaining depression-free living.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Bergina from Led Life Concierge Psychiatry addresses a question about balancing the desire for disability benefits with the goal of overcoming depression. She emphasizes the importance of making a clear decision about whether to focus on getting better or pursuing disability, highlighting that both paths require significant effort. Listen her insights into the complexities of depression, the energy involved in managing it, and various options for work and personal fulfillment, encouraging a proactive approach to mental health and well-being.

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How do you put it all together?  Wrapping up the end of a project, a season, or the end of a year can be daunting.  In this recap of our Thrive Through the Holidays group, we discuss how to see the big picture for your life and what to do about it. And this last session in our series not only ends our year, but catapults us towards our New year here at Led life

Merry Christmas! So, you've been invited to the party or to go home and see family.  But do you really want, or need, to go?  And if you do, how do you make the most of the opportunity to show love to family and friends while maintaining your sanity?!? Here are lessons from our Thrive Through the Holidays group where we supported people during the holiday season. Let's discuss how we connect with family and friend on the healthiest of terms.

In our Thrive Through the Holidays group we previously supported people during the holiday season with education and community. For this topic we covered what are commonly known as "triggers" and how we can successfully navigate them. So, what is a trigger?  Let's define what are commonly known as triggers so that we can discuss how to identify and cope with them in a healthy way.

For our Thrive Through the Holidays group we did previously to support people during the holiday season, we covered the concept of loss. Here we will define loss, discuss voluntary and involuntary loss, identify strategies and what it means for us moving forward.