Curious about naturally boosting your serotonin levels to decrease depression and anxiety?

We have 2 incredible nutrients that can do just that- and within minutes to hours, not weeks or years!!

5-HTP and Tryptophan have both been used in the holistic mental health space for decades. These natural nutrients are the precursors to making serotonin, our body's feel-good, happy neurotransmitter. 

In this episode you'll learn:

• What low serotonin looks and feels like
• Why we might have low serotonin- the top 4 root causes in my practice
• How to use either 5-HTP or Tryptophan to naturally rebuild your serotonin stores 
• My experience using 5-HTP with clients and for my own low moods (which were connected to spike protein illness and it's documented affects on the nervous system)

Episode Links:

🌻 Mood Alchemy

🌻 Download the Free Mood Type Questionnaire HERE 

🌻 Take the Pyrrole Test HERE (low zinc + B6)

🌻 Fullscript Link to Buy 5-HTP and Tryptophan at a Discount

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If you’ve ever felt confused or overwhelmed trying to support your child’s mood or mental health—this conversation is for you! 

Today we’re diving into a topic that hits home for so many parents and caregivers—kids’ mental and emotional health. Did you know that 1 in 5 children in the U.S. alone have been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder? So what’s really going on beneath the surface? And how can we support our kids naturally—beyond just symptom management?

My guest today is Jess Sherman, a functional nutritionist and author who specializes in children’s brain health and resilience. 

We talk about:

🌻 How amino acids can offer a natural alternative for mood and behavior support in kids
🌻 Which natural nutrients Jess uses for anxious, angry or stressed kids
🌻 All of the hope, solutions and answers that functional medicine is bringing to kids with mental or behavioral struggles
🌻 Resources for overwhelmed parents

➡️ Jess's Website

➡️ Jess's Blog

➡️ Amino Acids For Kids Course

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Transformational Hypnotherapist Holly Higgins to explore the incredible potential of the subconscious mind. 

Holly overcame 10 different diagnosed 'mood disorders' with a holistic approach. She now helps other unconventional humans finally resolve their most challenging inner struggles, whether that’s really stuck habits, phobias or limiting beliefs.

I also share about my own recent personal experience of getting to the subconscious root-cause of an OCD type of tic (that I've had for 27 years) and resolving my annoying habit in just 3 days after working with Holly!

In this episode we talk about:

• How transformational hypnosis actually works  
• Healing younger parts and the "inner child" from a somatic and subconscious lens
• How Holly's clients are healing through major phobias and limiting beliefs 
• Why you don’t need years to make a very profound shift in all those 'sticky' areas of life!

🧠 How to work with Holly: 

Website: hollyfisherhiggins.com

Holly's Podcast: Mindspeak

Holly's Instagram 

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This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer

Did you know that cacao—the sacred plant behind chocolate—is also a powerful mood medicine? In this episode, we're diving into the heart-opening, brain-supporting, and nervous system-soothing benefits of ceremonial cacao. 

You'll learn:

✨ The 3 science-backed compounds in cacao that support mood, energy, and emotional resilience

✨ How whole cacao differs from regular cocoa powder and why it’s so supportive for trauma healing and nervous system regulation

✨ How cacao affects dopamine, serotonin, and stress hormones

✨ My favorite simple cacao recipe

🍫 Tune in, sip slowly, and let’s explore cacao as a cozy medicine for softening our heart space and encouraging deeper regulation.

✨ Maya Moon Cacao is currently my fave organic ceremonial-grade cacao! They also serve their yummy cacao at the Maya Moon Cacao Cafe in San Diego, CA. 

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Instagram: @nourished_by_nature_wellness




This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer

In this episode, we explore copper overload — a little-known root cause of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, depression, and even hormonal imbalances. You’ll learn what copper does in the body, how it becomes imbalanced, and why it’s such a common (and overlooked) issue in sensitive, intuitive, and anxious individuals.

Inside this episode:

• How excess copper is one of the main drivers for anxiety, ADHD, sensitivity, hyperactivity and even postpartum depression
• What causes high copper in the body
• How to accurately test for copper and the correct lab ranges to look for
• How vitamin C, zinc, B6 and other minerals can help the body detox copper
• How I approach this in my Root + Rise healing program

If you’ve tried everything for your anxiety and nothing sticks — this episode might be your missing piece!

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Instagram: @nourished_by_nature_wellness




This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer

This week I got to have an amazing conversation with trauma-informed somatic practitioner Kimberly Erickson to explore Parts Work and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach. 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re ‘sabotaging’ yourself, constantly battling your inner critic, procrastinating on projects or just feeling stuck in life, this episode will help you understand why. Parts Work is an invitation to start meeting yourself in a whole new way—one part at a time!

✨ You’ll learn:

• How each one of us actually has a Healing Self at our core who is undamaged and whole
• What Parts Work is and how it helps us heal through trauma 
• Why perfectionism may actually be a protective part of you
• Why you sometimes have big reactions to little triggers
• Practical ways to begin getting to know your inner parts and start working with them gently

🌷 Work with Kimberly at:

growingharmonywithin.com

Book with Annika at: nourishedbynature.co
Instagram: @nourished_by_nature_wellness




This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer

If you’ve been feeling burnt out, experience PMS, stress, anxiety and period problems, that's a sure sign that your nervous system is dysregulated. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Luciana Silva from Aya Naturopathic for a conversation about the vital connection between your nervous system and hormones, and how we can start supporting our body for balanced hormone health!

What you'll learn:

• How stress affects your hormone cascade
• The role of cortisol and its impact on progesterone
• Why nervous system regulation is the missing link in hormone healing
• What functional tests we like to use for assessing cortisol, estrogen and progesterone for cycling women
• Simple ways to reduce xenoestrogen exposure in our daily life
• Dr. Luciana’s favorite breathwork tool you can start using today

🌻 Connect with Dr. Luciana Silva at: 

Website: ayanaturopathic.com

Instagram: @ayanaturopathicmedicine

Check out this hormone pathways chart:

Hormone Pathways Chart

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This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer

🎙️ Ready to shed those 'False Moods'? In Part 2 of our Mood Types series, we're diving deep into how to support each Mood Type using the power of targeted amino acids.

💫 By the end of this episode, you'll know:

• 🌿 Which amino acids pair with each of the 5 false mood types
• 🧪 How to do a safe and effective amino acid trial
• 🎯 Tips for finding your optimal dose for real mood support
• ✨ Exactly which amino acids might be a game-changer for YOUR mood type

We’re not just talking about managing symptoms—we’re talking about restoring balance at the source.

➡️ Take the Mood Type Questionnaire HERE

➡️ Buy amino acid supplements at 5% off on my Fullscript account HERE

➡️ Read my Mood Type and Amino Acids blog HERE

*As always please check with your health practitioner or prescriber before adding in new supplements, especially if you’re on any medications or have any medical diagnoses. 

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Instagram: @nourished_by_nature_wellness




This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer

Ever wonder why you feel anxious, irritable, unmotivated, or just off—no matter what you try? Did you know that this could actually be linked to an underlying neurotransmitter depletion called a 'False Mood' type??

In this episode, we’re diving into The 5 Mood Types, a fascinating framework from Julia Ross that connects different emotional patterns to specific neurotransmitter imbalances. From the worrier to the low energy type, each mood tells a deeper story about what’s going on in your brain.

Join us as we break down how low serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and other key brain chemicals influence your emotions. Whether you're struggling with stress, low energy, or just want to understand your moods on a deeper level, this episode will give you eye-opening insights into the mind-body connection.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll explore how Amino Acid therapy helps you to rebalance your brain chemistry naturally!

🎧 Listen now and start decoding your mood!

🌿 TAKE THE MOOD TYPE QUIZ HERE🌿

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This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer

This week I got to sit down and chat with Dr. Sarah Jeffrey, who is passionate about a holistic, root-cause approach to ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia and Alzheimer’s prevention. She has specialized training in the Walsh Protocol and Bredesen Protocol, ensuring her patients receive the most evidence-based and personalized care.

She is deeply committed to helping people enhance their mental wellness, allowing them to lead more fulfilling lives and make a positive impact in the world!

You'll learn:

• Why you might feel like you're stuck in your mental health healing, and why looking at your specific biochemical levels is so key
• Why we need the right ingredients to actually build neurotransmitters
• Some of the most common nutrient deficiencies in mental health
• How our microbiome affects serotonin production and mood regulation
• The benefit of working with a holistic mental wellness practitioner so you'll feel totally supported with all the tools you need to move forward 

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!

 

🌻 How to connect with Dr. Sarah:

Website: ayanaturopathic.com

Instagram: @ayanaturopathicmedicine

Up to 20 listeners can use the code MBW15 at checkout to waive the $15 fee for a discovery call!

Book with Annika at: nourishedbynature.co
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This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer