If you, your loved ones, or clients suffer from mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, poor memory, poor attention, mood swings, etc… and want to find sustainable solutions, then this show is for you.
I interview the leading integrative mental health experts from around the world to help you understand the root causes of these symptoms– many of which may surprise you -- and suggest solutions to help you heal. If you want further information please go to www.mindhealth360.com, or find us on social media.
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I don't know about you, but I have always been fascinated by hormones. Whether we are male or female, our hormones are essential to how we feel, our moods, anxiety levels, ability to connect with others, and sleep. As such, they are absolutely critical to our relationships, attachment and nervous systems. Two of the key hormones for bonding and nervous system regulation are oxytocin and vasopressin which shape human behaviour, stress physiology and the biology of attachment. In this episode of t...
Are psychedelics the new wonder drugs for mental health? One could be excused for thinking so given the buzz in the field, the impressive research results, the rush of patients and practitioners lining up for a piece of the promise. But it's a young field. And like any goldrush, full of pitfalls, misleading claims and confusion. In order to shed some clarity on this emerging field, psychiatrist Dr. William van Deveer and psychologist, Dr. Keith Kurlander, co-founders of The Integrative Psychiatr...
In this IMMH 2023 conference presentation on "Sex Hormones and their Impact on Mental Health", Dr. Gersh explains why ovarian hormones influence so much more than reproduction – and why they are a missing ingredient in many conversations about brain health, mood disorders and cognitive decline. She highlights the disproportionate burden of depression and anxiety in women and notes that nearly a quarter of women in their 40s and 50s (peri/early menopause) are being prescribed antidepressants, arg...
In this important and timely presentation on "The Effects of Toxins on Mental Health," naturopathic physician and environmental medicine pioneer Dr Joe Pizzorno reveals how the global rise in mental health disorders parallels a dramatic increase in human exposure to toxic chemicals. He explains that toxins now permeate our food, water, air, household environments, and even medical care – while the nutrients that once protected us from these chemicals have simultaneously declined in the modern di...
In her presentation for the IMMH 2023 conference, Dopamine Fasting: An Early Intervention for Compulsive Overconsumption in the Digital Age, Dr. Anna Lembke explains how the pleasure–pain balance in the brain – once an adaptive survival mechanism – has become dangerously dysregulated in modern societies. Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience and decades of clinical experience, she shows how our dopamine-overloaded world of constant stimulation and "drugified" everyday activities have created un...
In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, trauma and addiction specialist Josh Dickson—founder of Resurface, a pioneering integration of flow science and therapy—explains how harnessing flow states can accelerate healing, boost performance, and counter burnout. Drawing on years of clinical experience, Josh describes how taking clients surfing led him to observe transformative shifts beyond talk therapy, sparking his exploration into the neuroscience of flow. He defines flow as an optimal state ...
In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, Dr. Daniel Amen – psychiatrist, researcher, bestselling author, and founder of Amen Clinics – joins me to share his groundbreaking work on brain health and psychiatry. With over 260,000 brain SPECT scans across patients from 155 countries, Dr. Amen has built the world's largest database of brain imaging for mental health, transforming how we understand conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD and dementia. Dr. Amen explains why mental health symptoms s...
In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, Dr. Kristine Burke – triple board-certified precision medicine physician, educator and co-founder of TruNeura – joins me for a wide-ranging conversation on functional medicine, prevention and the future of brain health. Drawing from her background as a family physician, sports doctor and functional medicine pioneer, Dr. Burke explains how chronic disease, cognitive decline and even conditions like Alzheimer's can be prevented or reversed by addressing r...
In this episode, we're diving deep into the latest breakthroughs in integrative mental health and wellness with special guest Kirkland Newman, founder of the Mind Health 360. Kirkland is an Anglo-American journalist, philanthropist, and Founder of MindHealth360, a global platform dedicated to integrative mental health and functional medicine psychiatry. Get full transcript, audio, video & downloads of this episode here: https://www.jillcarnahan.com/kirkland... SIGN UP NOW FOR IMMH! Link: htt...
In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, psychiatrist and trauma researcher Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, joins Kirkland Newman for a powerful exploration of how trauma affects the brain, body and sense of self – and how healing can emerge through somatic, relational and neurobiological interventions. Drawing from decades of clinical and research experience, Dr. van der Kolk discusses how trauma disrupts core brain functions, creates enduring physiological patterns, ...
In this episode of the MindHealth360 show, Dr. Sundeep Dugar – pharmaceutical scientist, inventor, and co-founder of Blue Oak NX – explores the foundational role of mitochondria in brain function, psychiatric and neurological health, aging, and chronic disease. With over 35 years of drug discovery expertise, Dr. Dugar breaks down the science behind how mitochondrial dysfunction may be a key root cause of many modern health conditions, as well as mental health symptoms – including anxiety, depres...
In this very personal and insightful episode of The MindHealth360 Show, Ashok Gupta – internationally renowned health practitioner and creator of the Gupta Program – joins us to discuss how brain retraining can reverse chronic illness and heal the nervous system. Gupta shares the powerful story behind the creation of his program, which he developed after suffering from ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) as a student at Cambridge University. Through his own neurological research and treatment plan...
In this captivating online presentation from the IMMH 2023 conference, board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Achina Stein reveals how the intersection of functional medicine, gut restoration, and psychiatry can lead to lasting healing for depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. She explains why the journey takes dedication and time, why psychiatry provides an ideal setting, and why it's worth the effort. She also delves into very concrete clinical advice on the basics of how to imple...
Dr. Nicole Cain is a leading expert in resolving anxiety and has helped thousands of patients break free from panic and build lasting mental wellness. In this insightful interview for the MindHealth360Show, she shares the powerful methods behind her revolutionary approach to treating anxiety. Author of the book Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever, Dr. Cain brings a unique and multidisciplinary perspective to mental health. With a degree in clinical psychology, trai...
In this fascinating interview, Dr. Matt Bernstein explains the groundbreaking and fast developing field of metabolic psychiatry, and outlines the ways diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors can radically transform mental health outcomes. He explains why metabolic dysfunction is common to all manifestations of poor mental health, and why metabolic intervention can have profound benefits to all mental health disorders. Dr. Matt Bernstein is Chief Medical Officer at EllenHorn Clinic, where he ...
Dr. Scott Antoine, drawing from his daughter's severe PANS experience, reveals how Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and PANDAS are hidden, yet common, root causes of psychiatric symptoms in children. He explains the role of infections, toxins, and immune dysregulation through molecular mimicry. The discussion covers detailed diagnostic criteria, comprehensive testing, and a four-pronged evidence-based treatment approach involving infection and toxin removal, immune regulation, and breaking neurological loops.
In this captivating live event for The MindHealth360 Show and Alternatives, Dr. Dan Siegel discusses his upcoming book, Personality and Wholeness in Therapy, released in November 2024. It gives practitioners insight into different types of personality, and shows how this understanding can be used to help clients live happier, more harmonious lives, and have better relationships. Presenting a revolutionary new way to incorporate neurobiology and its impact on personality into therapeutic practice...
In this episode, Silvia Covelli, a former social science researcher at Harvard University, successful business woman, single mother, and now founder and CEO of The Healing Depression Project , talks about her recovery from 25 years of treatment resistant depression. During this time, she explored over 60 different treatment modalities which failed to provide lasting relief, until she hit on a formula that worked. Drawing on her vast personal experience of suffering in silence while trying to fin...
In this fascinating conversation for the MindHealth360 Show, Pam Conboy and Leah Linder discuss an imminent and radical approach to mental health treatment: psychedelic therapy. When combined with spirituality, community, and functional medicine, this approach can be incredibly powerful for brain restoration, neuroplasticity, and mental healing. Pam Conboy is a biologist and clinical laboratorian who has worked most of her life in medical marketing but has been working in Naturopathic Functional...
Within our mental health crisis, there are some tools most of us have access to; one of the most influential is food. In this compelling episode, Dr. Uma Naidoo discusses the profound impact of nutrition on our mental health and explains why a bad diet is the leading cause of poor health worldwide. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained, board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef and nutrition biologist. Founder and Director of the first and only hospital based nutritional and metabolic psychi...
In this extract of his presentation for IMMH 2023,, Dr. Robert Hedaya, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University and founder of the Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center showcases his cutting edge HYLANE treatment protocol which has proved very successful in treating previously intractable psychiatric and neurological problems. With decades of experience in both conventional and functional psychiatry, Dr. Hedaya has developed a unique approach that combines functional medi...
In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, we explore the future of healthcare with James Maskell, a pioneering advocate for functional and integrative medicine, author of "The Evolution of Medicine" and "The Community Cure" (check titles), and founder of the largest global network of functional medicine educational and practitioner groups, the "Functional Forum". Mr. Maskell discusses the growing burden of chronic diseases, the limitations of conventional medicine and how functional medicine ad...
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, are "chronic conditions that damage and destroy parts of your nervous system over time, especially your brain." According to mainstream medicine, "these conditions are permanent and incurable, but many are now treatable thanks to medical advances. Currently, the main goal is to treat the symptoms and slow the progress of these conditions when possible". We also know that neurodegenerative disorders are the lead...
In this vivacious and informative presentation for IMMH 2023,Dr. Arwen Podesta, board certified in psychiatry, addiction medicine, holistic & integrative medicine, and forensic psychiatry, and author of Hooked and Dr. Joe Mather, board certified in family medicine and functional medicine, discusses their fruitful experience of working together as a collaborative, intra-disciplinary team for better patient outcomes. They also discuss how to use integrative approaches to diagnose and treat the...
In the latest podcast episode of the MindHealth360 Show, Dr. Aimie Apigian delves into the neurobiology of trauma and how it impacts our mental and physical health. As an MD with a background in biochemistry, public health and functional medicine, Dr. Apigian bridges the gap between the biochemical and the psychological aspects of trauma. She explains how life experiences are stored in the body and how trauma can lead to nervous system dysregulation, contributing to various mental health issues ...
In this enlightening episode of MindHealth360, Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen, a visionary in the field of genomics, delves into the transformative impact of genetic insights on mental health treatment. As a co-founder of IntellxxDNA, she explores how understanding an individual's genetic profile can lead to highly personalised treatment strategies that can help prevent, treat and even reverse mental health issues. Dr. Hausman-Cohen discusses the integration of genomics with traditional mental health ...
In this compelling extract from IMMH 2023, Dr. Robert Lustig, a globally recognized paediatric neuroendocrinologist, delves into the intricate connections between diet, metabolic health and mental health. Dr. Lustig, with a career marked by extensive research and advocacy, shows us how dietary choices profoundly influence brain function and neurochemistry and contribute to various mental health disorders. His pioneering work underscores the critical role of metabolic health for maintaining optim...
In this illuminating extract from his IMMH 2023 presentation, Dr. Porges takes us on a fascinating tour of his groundbreaking polyvagal theory, the connection between our nervous system and mental health, and the role of the vagus nerve in regulating emotions and responses to trauma. With a distinguished career spanning multiple institutions and numerous accolades, Dr. Porges shares insights on how understanding and managing the nervous system can revolutionise mental health treatment. Dr. Steph...
In this fascinating interview for The MindHealth360 Show, Dr. Leslie Korn discusses the connection between our biochemistry and our psychology; between trauma, nutrition, and mental health. With extensive expertise in integrative medicine and somatic and psychological therapies, Dr. Korn explores the impact of trauma and chronic stress on our biochemistry, and tells us how to balance our biochemistry for better nervous system resilience and better health. She explains how dietary choices, specif...
Join Us for an Inspiring Episode of The MindHealth360 Show with Susi Amendola - How to Build Nervous System Resilience with Daily Practices. We are excited to bring you an enlightening conversation with Susi Amendola, an internationally certified yoga therapist with over 40 years of experience in utilizing yoga and lifestyle practices for healing. She holds an ERYT 500 with Yoga Alliance as well as a C-IAYT with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She founded Yoga Now in Omaha, Neb...
