Today on the Brain Health Hook-Up, Laurel Myers Hurst is joined by Dr. Jodie Skillicorn to explore the profound impact of belonging on mental health and well-being. 

Jodie Skillicorn, DO, ABIHM is a holistic psychiatrist who believes strongly in the body’s innate healing powers. In her practice, she combines mindfulness-based psychotherapy with a variety of complementary modalities that assist the healing process. She tailors techniques based on the needs and interests of her patients, and her passion is in guiding, supporting, and teaching her patients self-care techniques that help balance their bodies and minds, thus empowering them to take an active role in their own unique healing journeys on the road to optimal health.

Dr. Skillicorn graduated from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is Board Certified in Psychiatry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine (ABIHM). She completed a psychiatry residency at Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacology (NEOUCOM), where she served as chief resident.  Prior to opening her own practice, she cared for patients through Summa Psychiatry Associates in Akron and Alternative Paths in Medina.

Dr. Skillicorn is a member of the American Holistic Medical Association, American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, Climate Psychology Alliance, and the American Psychiatry Association. She has trained in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy with Zindell Segal;  Mind-Body Skills through the Center of Mind-Body Medicine at Georgetown University; Attachment Based EMDR with Laurel Parnell and Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy through the Cleveland Clinic. She has been practicing yoga, qigong, and meditation for the past 30 years, and has written a book which is available at link below.

Key Takeaways:

• Innate Need for Belonging: Feeling connected is essential for our survival and well-being. 
• The Illusion of Loneliness: Loneliness is a perception, not a reality.
• The Power of Self-Connection:  Find inner peace and connection with practices like mindful breathing, grounding, and self-compassion. 
• Navigating Difficult Social Interactions: Boundaries, compassion, and understanding: Your keys to navigating social situations with grace and resilience.
• The Importance of Breathwork: diaphragmatic breathing is a powerful tool for regulating our nervous system and calming anxiety.

Action Items:

• Explore Dr. Skillicorn's work: Visit mindfulpsych.com, to learn about her integrative approach to mental health and book a consultation.
• Read Dr. Skillicorn's book: "Healing Depression Without Medication: A Psychiatrist's Guide to Balancing Mind, Body, and Soul" 
• Download the HeartMath Global Coherence App: Experience the power of compassion-based meditation and connect with a global community. https://www.heartmath.org/gci/global-coherence-app/
• Visit the Brain Health Hook-Up website: podcast.grooveforhealth.com 

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Music for this Podcast is provided by: Kevin "Aries" Lee and Troy "Big Baby" Capers

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