What If It's NOT Depression? Podcast

Rhode Island, unfortunately, is not known for innovation, so I’m always excited about different technologies that are available to us, whether it’s to assist with diagnosis or to treat specific conditions. What is new to the area is BrainWaves! BrainWaves is MeRT, which stands for Magnetic EEG/EKG -Guided Resonance Therapy. It is a highly customized use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), based on sophisticated diagnostics. It is a non-invasive, painless, and drug-free option for the treatment of a wide range of conditions. I invited Cofounder, Joshua Slepkow to tell us more about it. (His partner, Mark Turshen MD was not able to join us.) Joshua Slepkow had spent the better part of the last two decades as a partner at a local Rhode Island law firm. Several years ago, Josh’s son was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic disorder. One of the components includes autism spectrum disorder. Josh and his wife discovered MeRT technology and their son received treatment at a Brain Treatment Center location for 10 weeks. With positive results, Josh decided he could better serve his community by transitioning careers and opening BrainWaves Neuro Restoration Center. Interestingly, Josh graduated from Gettysburg College with a major in Psychology. The founding of BrainWaves NRC allowed him to come full circle, back to his original interest in the mind. Dr. Mark Turshen completed his medical residency at Brown University and has been practicing full-scope family medicine at his private practice in Rhode Island since 2015. In this practice, he has been able to work intimately with patients of all ages in an attempt to assist them in living their healthiest and most fulfilling lives. Through that lens, Dr. Turshen has seen some of the limitations of current treatment options for various mental health and neurologic conditions. Dr. Turshen has known the Co-Founder Joshua S. Slepkow for two decades. After researching the helpful therapy Joshua’s son underwent, Dr. Turshen felt that he could further treat patients with this newer, cutting-edge technology. BrainWaves NRC is the culmination of this goal. In this interview, he will answer these questions: ✅ What is neuromodulation? ✅ What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? ✅ How does MeRT differ from TMS? ✅ How do TMS and MeRT work? For listeners, he is offering a generous 50% discount for one EEG. Normally $350.00, discounted price $175.00. Let them know you learned about them through this interview. If you’d like to learn more about them, find them at their website: ✅ Website: https://www.brainwavesnrc.com ✅ FB: Brainwaves Neuro Restoration Center ✅ IG: @Brainwavesnrc I hope you enjoy the episode!

Some of you are in psychotherapy presently and have had a nagging problem repeatedly come up again and again. You’re probably tired of talking about it. Yet, you recognize that there is something about it that is preventing you from moving forward in your life. Some of you have left psychotherapy because you’ve decided that talking in circles just doesn’t change it. Small traumas show up as unresolved conflicts. We spend much of our time talking about things that have happened in a very cerebral fashion and possibly express a lot of reactive emotions. However, there are other emotions underneath those reactive emotions that are more difficult to get at because touching on them puts us in a vulnerable space, and that sometimes doesn’t feel safe. As a result, we exhibit behavior to avoid or suppress these feelings. However, even if we know this and try as we might to lean in and breathe through them, try to unravel them, it still evades us. This is hard work!! What are we to do? Enter hypnosis! Hypnosis helps us to get right to the emotion and rewrite or re-boot the program. I’ve met a number of hypnotherapists, but Dr. Tara Perry is different. She knows how to dive in and follow that thread of emotion that is connected to that ever-repeating conflict that keeps poking its head up in the present every so often. This is a root cause of depression and anxiety. Dr. Tara Perry is a Clinical Hypnotherapist & Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She specializes in Core Trauma Transformation, helping people get to the root of their biggest block, connect to their authentic selves, and thrive in deep confident peace. For 25 years, Dr. Perry has successfully treated celebrities, Olympians, first responders, world record holders, doctors, scientists, teachers, parents, and children. She has been featured on Lifetime television, The Los Angeles Times, Fox Sports West, CosMed Magazine, and more. For 10 years, Dr. Perry taught at the #1 Acupuncture College in California. In 2000, she was chosen to be the first acupuncture teacher at the famous Arthur Ashe Center at UCLA. Dr. Perry hosts her own podcast as well--available on all major platforms called Next Level Healing. We discussed: What is the root cause of depression from her perspective? What is the connection between trauma and depression? How can someone suffering overcome their biggest blocks and thrive in deep, confident peace? You can get her FREE guided meditation: https://consulttara.com. You can find her at her: Website: https://consulttara.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtaraperry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurowhisperer Enjoy! Let me know what you think! To your health and happiness!

When I see patients and make certain recommendations, most people are immediately excited about getting to the bottom of things and focus on the testing and ordering the supplements. Testing and taking pills have been ingrained into us. Many understand that diet and physical movement are important so they get motivated to dive right in and make shifts in habits to incorporate these changes.The hardest part for my patients is stress reduction, settling their bodies into rest and relaxation - starting breathwork exercises throughout the day and using applications like Insight Timer for a 10-minute meditation is hard. (It takes 3 days of being on vacation for some people to finally feel relaxed.) It feels foreign or uncomfortable to get to “know” oneself on that level. Does this resonate with you?These changes are just as important as testing and supplements, so when you wonder why you are not getting well, this is the answer. Stress to the body is a HUGE piece of it. The immune system is responsible for defense and repair. Repair doesn't happen until the danger is over, but if the body doesn't believe that, its your brain's job at central control to let the body know that. This is when your brain sends signals to the body to let it know the "war" is over. Put away the shields and guns. This is where Quantum Biology comes in. People start shifting when you start implementing what Dr. Catherine discusses in this episode.Dr. Catherine Clinton is a licensed naturopathic physician and has spent over 15 years helping people overcome their health issues. Diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease while in medical school, she began the long and difficult journey of healing- a path that led to the commitment to help others to not only heal physically but to return to the relationships we evolved over millennia with for a deeper sense of health and belonging.By healing herself and patients like her, she discovered that true health comes from our relationships. Dr. Catherine has learned how our quantum biological system is intimately and inseparably connected to the world around us. Our relationship with the dirt beneath our feet, the sun, the wind, the water, the plants, the seasons, each other- that is the real medicine.Her mission is to empower as many people as she can with this knowledge to encourage the paradigm shift, we so desperately need.She shares for your reading pleasure, the Quantum Fascia Guide https://www.drcatherineclinton.com/quantum-fascia-guideYou can learn more about her at these places. www.drcatherineclinton.com @dr.catherineclinton facbook.com/dr.catherineclintonnd I hope you enjoy the episode. Let me know what you think.To your health and happiness,

I was so excited to have Dr. Tom O'Bryan on my Vodcast that I got ahead of myself in asking him questions! He is one of my oldest mentors at the Institute of Functional Medicine. I'm glad he made time to talk about gluten and how it can be potentially toxic to the body, including the brain. There is so much research coming out about gluten nowadays that I wanted the foremost expert on gluten to tell it to you.  Dr. Tom O’Bryan is a recognized world expert on gluten and its impact on health. He is an internationally recognized and sought-after speaker and workshop leader specializing in the complications of Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Celiac Disease, and the development of Autoimmune Diseases, as they occur inside and outside of the intestines. He is considered the 'Sherlock Holmes' for chronic disease and teaches that recognizing and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response is the map to the highway toward better health. He holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world with an advanced understanding of the impact of wheat sensitivity and the development of individual autoimmune diseases. He's written several books, hosted the Gluten Summit, and created the documentary series “Betrayal: The Autoimmune Disease Solution They’re Not Telling You." If you are a practitioner, consider getting certified through The Certified Gluten-Free Practitioner Course. Here is the link for the article he mentioned regarding houseplants: https://thedr.com/houseplants/. If you want to know more about Dr. Tom and what inspired him to do this work, you may watch it HERE. You may find him at his: website - www.thedr.com, IG - https://www.instagram.com/thedr_tom_obryan/ and FB - https://www.facebook.com/thedr.com.english/ I hope you enjoy this episode. Let me know your thoughts.

If you’ve been an active patient in the last year or so, you might recall that I have been emphasizing breathwork and meditation in my plans, especially if you are under stress and even more so if you have a high ACE score. ACE is Adverse Childhood Events. I often recommend doing vagal nerve stimulation in my plans, but it’s been difficult getting people to appreciate how necessary it is. Some people believe they are not under stress. Maybe they aren’t in their minds, but their bodies have something else to say about it, and those people aren’t listening. The body keeps the score. Stress comes in all forms. You will not heal unless you increase your vagal tone. As I always say, we need to SHIFT and address Stress, Hormones, Infections, Food, AND Toxins but not necessarily in that order. Sometimes Stress Reduction is on the Front Burner with vagal nerve stimulation. I have asked Dr. Navaz Habib to come on my Vodcast to explain the science behind it so you can hopefully appreciate better WHY it is so important to begin and maintain a practice, especially in this stressful environment. You won’t be surprised with his suggestions. Please know that this applies to all symptoms related to fight/flight and sympathetic drive, like digestion and sleep. Not just depression or anxiety. Dr. Habib is the author of ‘Activate Your Vagus Nerve’ and host of ‘The Health Upgrade Podcast’. Dr. Habib graduated as class valedictorian from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2010 and went on to practice traditional chiropractic for years, until he utilized the power of functional medicine to transform his own health. He is the founder of ‘Health Upgraded’ an online functional health consulting clinic, supporting optimal health by elevating the awareness and function of the Vagus Nerve. We discussed: ✅ Why the Vagus Nerve? ✅ The Gut-Brain Axis and Vagus Nerve ✅ The role of inflammation in depression ✅ The role of the Vagus Nerve in controlling inflammation ✅ Vagus Nerve stimulation as a treatment for depression Dr. Habib mentioned VNS devices that can be ordered to help stimulate the vagus nerve. They are and he has provided some discount codes if you are interested: ✅ Truvaga - www.truvaga.com (coupon code "healthupgraded" will get $10 off) ✅ Pulsetto - www.pulsetto.tech (coupon code "upgraded" gets 10% off) Here is the video of organs moving with diaphragmatic breathing (Researchers: Dr. Kevin Tracey at the Feinstein Institute): https://youtu.be/EhXP2gxDCyQ?si=5V4HIP3X3cvgeHeo His contact information: ✅ www.drnavazhabib.com ✅ www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib ✅ www.instagram.com/DrNavazHabib

Today’s episode is about ear seeds! This is an excellent option for those whose nervous system needs settling and bringing some balance or homeostasis when meditation is not an option. It’s also an excellent option for those who have young children who have issues with texture or swallowing pills. Robin Ray Green, L.Ac, MTCM is a pediatric acupuncture expert. She’s also an accomplished author, speaker, educator, and business coach. Through the Center for Acupuncture Pediatrics, she has trained thousands of acupuncturists and licensed healthcare professionals to make a difference in the lives of children. Robin is also the best-selling author of Heal Your Child From The Inside Out: The 5-Element Way to Nurturing Healthy, Happy Kids, published by Hay House. Her book offers practical tips for parents seeking long-term solutions to their children's health issues. In addition, Robin is the co-founder of Thrive Ear Seeds and provides ongoing education in auriculotherapy and business coaching through the Ear Seeds Ambassadors Club and the Ear Seeds Mastery Certification program. With her dedication, expertise, and contagious enthusiasm, Robin inspires anyone seeking to make a meaningful difference in the world of pediatrics, health, and wellness. We discussed: ✅ What ear seeds are ✅ What they can treat ✅ How they regulate the nervous system ✅ How they help with anxiety and depression ✅ How someone would get started with ear seeds Robin is sharing a FREE e-book called Unleash the Power of Shen Men: https://www.thriveearseeds.com/shen-men-ebook Her Website, Instagram, and Facebook account: ✅ https://www.thriveearseeds.com/ ✅ https://www.instagram.com/earseedscertification/ ✅ https://www.facebook.com/earseedscertification/ Let me know how you liked this episode! To your health and happiness

There are many ways to look at breast cancer – the metabolic – taking into consideration the pathways that promote cancer; the environmental – how increased exposure to toxins is becoming a greater influence; the emotional – how trauma, either recent or many years prior, contributes. But simply put, a cancer diagnosis is a very loud message that there is a loss of harmony – usually in more than one area of the woman’s life. So, the task at hand becomes how to restore harmony – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Carol Lourie is a Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Homeopath, and Holistic Breast Health Expert with more than 35 years of experience understanding complex, chronic diseases. She believes healing is always possible and her mission is to empower women with the tools needed to deeply recover their health and restore their life. We discussed: What is the first (most overlooked) step you need to take once you receive a diagnosis How you can prepare your body and your mind for chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery How integrative medicine can benefit women going through breast cancer treatment How mindset plays a part in the success of treatment What is the one element that people can easily control to reduce their risk of recurrence Here is a FREE smoothie recipe to drink during treatments - https://carollourie.com/pages/healing-smoothie-opt-in If you are looking for a functional medicine doctor who specializes in oncology, locate a provider here: http://www.intergrativeonc.rog Carol’s contact information is: Website: ⁠www.carollourie.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@carollouriehealth/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/pathofsupport⁠ Another person to follow with regards to healing from cancer is Nalini Chilkov L.Ac., O.M.D. - https://nalinichilkov.com/the-healing-cancer-support-system/ Dr. Chilkov trains physicians at the Institute for Functional Medicine and was a key speaker at the IFM Annual International Conference which I attended in early June 2023. To be clear, these resources are complementary to conventional cancer treatments, not to take the place of them. I hope you find them helpful. Let me know what you think. To your health and happiness,

Have you ever wondered why you are not losing despite following a diet and exercising? Well, you probably never heard of leptin and creating metabolic flexibility. I interviewed Dr. Bindiya Gandhi who calls herself the Leptin Resistance Expert about this very topic.  She is a double board-certified Integrative & Functional Medicine Doctor, who helps thousands transform their overall health. She is the medical director at Atlanta Functional and Integrative Medicine - Revive ATL MD a comprehensive clinic focused on total body healing, including decreasing inflammation, improving hormonal imbalance, helping women get pregnant, weight loss resistance, chronic stress, gut health, and more. After dealing with her own medical crisis and eventually improving her overall health to rebalance her hormones and conceive naturally, she has been focused on finding the CAUSE of issues instead of treating the symptoms and holds a special passion for female hormonal cases. She has worked with A-listers including professional singers and athletes to reclaim their health. Her newest podcast Reset Renew Revive has gained tons of traction since its launch in April 2020. Bindiya regularly engages with her community of 43.1K followers via Instagram, where she produces compelling content and educational material to continue to inspire people to live healthier lifestyles. Check her out at the links below. We discussed: Her own health journey What is leptin anyway? What is metabolic flexibility and how to achieve that? And how foods you eat impact gut health, hormones, mental health & your weight She offers a free jumpstart metabolism guide called 5 Ways to Revive Your Metabolism at: ⁠www.atlantaweightlossdoctor.com⁠. And as mentioned in the interview, she has a link to a quiz on her website to determine whether you might have a high leptin level or leptin resistance ⁠here⁠. You can find Dr. Gandhi at: www.reviveatlmd.com www.drbindiyamd.com atlantaweightlossdoctor.com @drbindiyamd @reviveatlmd Hope you’ll learn something new!Enjoy!

If you have been diagnosed with anxiety or ADHD, this episode is for you! For over 20 years Kitti Andrews has been helping people to get unstuck and out of a state of overwhelm by getting their physical and mental surroundings under control by helping them to declutter their space and brain. She is your Thought Organizer. Kitti has written, directed, and performed over 800 online videos devoted to decluttering the five life pillars, which furnish the content for her daily newsletter. She discusses:  WHY mental and physical clutter undermines your energy.  HOW to reorganize your space and brain without getting overwhelmed by the process HOW to maintain your newly organized space for maximum mental clarity and productivity at home and work.  She offers a free guide called 7 Easy Steps to Conquer Your Physical & Mental Clutter guide here: ⁠https://www.declutterthebrain.com/declutter You can find her at:  http://declutterthebrain.com,  https://www.instagram.com/kittiandrews_mckay/ https://www.facebook.com/kitti.andrews.21 Enjoy this episode! 

In today's society, loneliness has become an epidemic, a silent struggle that many of us face. Research shows that 20-40% of adults and half of our beloved older adults grapple with this heavy burden. But here's the truth: social connections hold the key to healing and belonging. They are the lifeblood that nourishes our spirits and fuels our sense of purpose.However, let's acknowledge the obstacles we encounter in forging these connections. Our fast-paced, technology-driven world leaves us with little time for meaningful interactions. The virtual realm, while offering a semblance of connection, can leave us yearning for true human contact. Moreover, the shifts in our society have made us transient, constantly on the move, making it harder to cultivate lasting relationships. Our fears and vulnerabilities can wrap us in a suffocating embrace, keeping us from reaching out and exposing our true selves. Language and cultural differences add another layer of complexity, often creating barriers that hinder understanding and connection.But let's not lose hope, my friends. We must summon the courage to step into the arena of vulnerability, to be seen and heard. It requires effort, empathy, and a willingness to embrace discomfort. We must carve out time to prioritize authentic connections and nurture relationships that matter. We can challenge our fears and insecurities, knowing that vulnerability is the birthplace of genuine connection. Let us create spaces where our uniqueness is celebrated, where diversity is valued, and where empathy is the currency of our interactions.In this journey, we can transcend the grip of loneliness and build bridges that span across hearts and souls. Together, we can forge a tapestry of connections that light up our lives and infuse our existence with meaning. It starts with each one of us, daring to show up, be seen, and extend a hand of compassion. Let us embrace the power of vulnerability, for it is through vulnerability that we discover the transformative magic of genuine connection. Coach Lee Hopkins helps people take their social connections to the next level. Whether you want to feel more included at work, meet an activity buddy, or make a close friend to share your deepest thoughts with, he can help. He owns a social connections coaching company called Patterns of Possibility where he helps his clients find fulfilling social connections and meaningful relationships with a simple 3-step process.He is passionate about helping adults find authentic platonic connections. As a transgender man, he knows firsthand the difficulties that come with trying to make meaningful connections in today's world.However, he doesn't attribute his struggle to connect solely to his gender identity. He believes he trapped and isolated himself by people pleasing and searching for the perfect friends. It was fear of rejection that kept him repeating a pattern of behavior that kept him isolated and unable to forge lasting connections.It wasn't until he discovered the power of vulnerability that he began to break through the barriers that had held him back for so long. He learned that by speaking from the heart and being true to himself, he could have meaningful conversations that lead to lasting friendships and more fulfilling relationships with others.Now, he is passionate about helping others do the same. Whether you're looking to expand your social circle or build deeper connections with those around you, he believes that authenticity is the key to success. By embracing ones true self and learning to communicate from a place of honesty and vulnerability, you can form the kind of connections that will enrich your life and bring you joy.Learn more by watching this episode. Here is the link to the episode:  Coach Lee offers this free ebook:https://www.patternsofpossibility.com/ebooksmeaningfulYou can find Coach Lee here: www.patternsofpossibility.com https://instagram.com/patternsofpossibility