Mental & Emotional Health

From Burnout to Balance: Israa Nasir’s Guide to Sustainable Productivity, Part 1
November 19, 2024
Understanding Toxic Productivity: Israa Nasir, MHC-LP, author of TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, delves into the concept of toxic productivity, its parallels with addiction, and its impact on mental and physical health. Nasir provides insights into how to recognize and combat toxic productivity by developing emotional awareness, setting boundaries, and embracing intentional and sustainable habits. She also details the importance of community, mindfulness, and valuing personal well-being over relentless achievement. Click HERE for part 2.

From Burnout to Balance: Israa Nasir’s Guide to Sustainable Productivity, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Israa Nasir, MHC-LP, author of TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: A Unified Theory of the Root Cause of All Psychiatric Disorders, Part 1
September 4, 2024
In "Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More," Dr. Christopher Palmer offers a unified theory of the root cause of all psychiatric disorders. It’s a matter of deficits in metabolic function, which can be triggered by a variety of insults including environmental toxins, poor diet, sleep deficits, altered microbiome, inflammation, sedentary lifestyle, and stress. State-of-the-art imaging studies reveal the role that brain energy deficits play in a multitude of disorders. In his clinical practice of psychiatry, Dr. Palmer utilizes a ketogenic diet to upregulate the efficiency of brain mitochondria, resulting in dramatic symptom remission. He decries the “band-aid” approach of of conventional psychiatry which prioritizes symptom relief via drugs—generally incomplete—over a search for underlying precipitants, which can yield more comprehensive recovery. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: A Unified Theory of the Root Cause of All Psychiatric Disorders, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Christopher Palmer, author of "Brain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and More." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Digital Addiction and Our Mental Health Crisis, Part 1
August 27, 2024
Digital Madness: How SOCIAL MEDIA is Driving Our MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS—and How to Restore Our Sanity is a new book by today’s guest, Dr. Nicholas Karderas. He details how social media is eroding our attention spans, and fostering binary thinking—akin to a mass epidemic of borderline personality disorder. Dr. Kardaras points out how highly immersive social media are an evolutionary mismatch for our hunter-gatherer brains. He proposes a dose of classic philosophy and ethics to gird ourselves against digital media’s pernicious influences, and describe effective treatment programs for digital addicts. Dr. Karderas declares against censorship but calls for reining in the power and reach of social media behemoths. Click HERE for part 2.

ENCORE: Digital Addiction and Our Mental Health Crisis, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Nicholas Karderas, author of "Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis--and How to Restore Our Sanity." Click HERE for part 1.

Leyla Weighs In: Nourishing Your Brain–The Link Between Diet and Mental Health
August 16, 2024
Nutritionist Leyla Muedin “Weighs In” on the significant link between poor diet and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. She highlights recent studies that reveal how unhealthy eating habits can lead to detrimental changes in brain chemistry and structure. Leyla emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes in integrative and functional medicine, suggesting that food quality is crucial for mental well-being. She shares practical advice on managing cravings and urges through techniques like 'urge surfing' and mindfulness. This episode underscores the message that adopting a healthy diet can mitigate stress and improve overall mental health.

Mental Mastery: Techniques for Optimal Performance with Brandon Epstein, Part 1
August 6, 2024
Mental performance coach Brandon Epstein is author of "Programmed to Fail: How to Break Through Your Mental Block and Achieve Greatness." He discusses the mental aspects of performance, the influence of negative programming, and how belief systems shape reality. Brandon shares insights from his work with elite athletes and executives, as well as his personal journey of overcoming significant challenges, including weight loss and financial recovery. The conversation delves into practical strategies for achieving success in both athletic and everyday life endeavors, emphasizing the importance of aligning with one's authentic self and overcoming subconscious barriers. Click HERE for part 2.

Mental Mastery: Techniques for Optimal Performance with Brandon Epstein, Part 2

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Brandon Epstein, author of "Programmed to Fail: How to Break Through Your Mental Blocks and Achieve Greatness." Click HERE for part 1.

ENCORE: Precision Diagnostics to Reverse Fatigue, Burnout, Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Problems, Part 1
March 27, 2024
Stress is ubiquitous and has many manifestations. Naturopathic physician Dr. Doni Wilson has a new book, "Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health: The Personalized Program to Calm Anxiety, Boost Energy, and Beat Burnout," that details individualized approaches to stress adaptation. She characterizes 5 different stress types, based on variations in cortisol and adrenaline responses. Each entails a specific program of lifestyle and supplementation. We discuss the roles of genetics, diet, relaxation techniques, sleep, Adaptogens, vitamins and minerals, and exercise in stress reactions. A one-size-fits-all approach falls short. Her paradigm applies precision diagnostics to reverse fatigue, burnout, anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Click HERE for part 2.