Hello Dear One, Are you riding the roller coaster of emotions right now? During this time of tremendous uncertainty and change, many of us are feeling a dizzying mix of emotions – heartbreak, gratitude, anger, joy, fear, hope, and overwhelm. Let me encourage you to give yourself permission to FEEL whatever is coming up for […]
Whole Body Psychiatry – A New Paradigm in Mental Healthcare
Hello Dear One, I want to introduce you to a Christ-centered, Grace-filled, Science-based approach for treating stress, anxiety, and depression and improving your brain health. If you or a loved one are suffering from mental health concerns, I invite you to grab a cup of tea, and take the time to watch this 75-minute high-level […]
Introducing the Joy Prescription!
Hello Dear One, Today is a big day for me! ??Many of you may not know that I have struggled with anxiety and depressive symptoms that started during my medical school and residency training days. The stress, long hours and sleep deprivation were definitely an occupational hazard! Thankfully, I’ve been on an incredible healing journey over […]
FREE Instructional Video: Herbs, Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Transform Stress, Anxiety & Depression
Hello Dear One, If you or a loved one are struggling with stress, anxiety and/or depression right now, I invite you to watch this 70-minute educational video. It’s my♥gift to you. In this video, I share practical steps you can take right now to calm your nervous system and cultivate joy amid chaos and uncertainty. […]
Feeling Anxious and Overwhelmed?
Hello Dear One, If you’re struggling with anxiety or feeling overwhelmed right now, please know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Today we are facing uncertainty and challenges in the world unlike we’ve ever seen. Everyone is grappling with their own unique set of circumstances and concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. What if I get sick? […]
Joy Prescription #7: Cultivate a Healthy Microbiome
Hello Dear One, it turns out that your mother was right, you are what you eat! Your diet and lifestyle affects the composition of your intestinal microbiome (i.e. the 2-5 pounds of microscopic bacteria, yeast, parasites and viruses that live in your digestive tract) AND your microbiome affects your brain function and overall health. Did […]
3 Principles for a Happy, Healthy Brain
Hello Dear One, are you suffering with brain fog, chronic fatigue, panic attacks, overwhelming stress, anxiety or depression? You are not alone. Check out these statistics reported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. 43.8 Million adults in America experience a mental illness in a given […]
Joy Prescription #6 – Wisdom for Tough Decisions
Hello Dear One, Are you struggling with a difficult decision today? What strategies are you using to make the best decision possible, one that serves the highest good for all parties? I’m in the process of wrestling with some life-altering decisions at present, and have been reflecting on how to make good, God-honoring choices. With […]
Joy Prescription #5: Tame Your Brain ANTs
Hello dear one, In a previous post, I wrote about 10 reversible causes of anxiety and depression and introduced the concept of cognitive distortions, a.k.a. stinkin’ thinkin’ or brain ANTS = Automatic Negative Thoughts. No one is immune to these inaccurate thoughts that tend to pop into our heads and make us feel bad about ourselves. […]
Joy Prescription #4 – Optimize Nutrition
As the old saying goes, “we are what we eat!” Our biology demands the proper raw materials to function optimally—the right balance of quality protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. God built healing compounds, called phytonutrients, into the colorful pigments in plant foods. This is a big reason why plant food can heal our brains, […]
