You probably suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder to at least some degree, esp[ecially if you live in the northern half of the country. How do you combat it? What role does nutrition play? And why is all of that so important to your mental health? Dr. Kim Lannon gives you the rundown.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks with Dr. Michael Calhoun of Calhoun Chiropractic about what makes chiropractic treatment one of the best clubs in your bag for both physical and mental well-being!

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about getting into the observer position which allows us to see beyond our own thought process. It allows us to tame our emotional biases and learn to evaluate our own threat generation. Much of what we are battling here is based on our upbringing and it's generational. Often we pass it on to our children as well or create other challenges for them. Dr. Lannon talks about being more aware of all of these influences and dealing with those which don't serve us or our kids.

It probably doesn't surprise you that money is also the root of much our angst and it is a major psychological stressor. Dr. Kim Lannon talks with guest Jeffrey Shank, financial advisor, and founder of Andover Advisory Group. They talk about behavioral finance and the role money plays in our financial well-being.

Dr. Kim Lannon asks what you are trying to accomplish with your interactions with other people and are you getting the desired results often enough. If not perhaps the tone of your interactions is getting in the way of what you want to happen. Or perhaps you haven't really thought enough about what you want out of the interaction.  Everyone is ready to battle these days and expecting a battle if not looking for one. Gets some tips about how to manage your interactions on the street, at work, in your relationships, or online to get better results and lead a more peaceful life.

A sound sleep life is one of the most underrated foundations of sound mental health and an ability to manage stress. Dr. Kim Lannons explains the challenges, answers, and benefits to better sleep patterns.

Dr. Kim Lannon advises you to "stay in your lane" quite a bit. A listener asked her to define that advice and she talks about that in this episode, exploring how difficult it can be these days and what the sources of those difficulties can be.

Often the biggest hurdle to living your best life is all the angst and energy we spend trying to defend our self-image in an effort to avoid feelings of worthlessness and fear of abandonment. Many people see everything in life as a threat to our self-image while the truth is that almost nothing is unless you turn it int a threat.  Dr. Kim Lannon talks about turning your reactions to external circumstances into considered responses instead. 

Dr. Kim Lannon knows that the term "positive thinking" has its share of stigma. The truth of it is, however, that we are really talking about productive thinking and a way to keep your perspectives wide enough to include hope. Perhaps a way to start is to become more aware of the nature of your thoughts. Is your current thought a Tigger, an Eeyore, or a Wise Owl? 

The "new normal' presents an opportunity to take a new approach towards a happier, healthier life. But the truth is that there is no "new normal" and every day presents an opportunity to make a change for the better in your world. Start with giving.  Dr. Kim Lannon explains that helping others will actually rewire your brain, which will allow it to have a better relationship with your body, and you!