921-How Nutrition Impacts Mental Health 2023

00:00 Welcome & Introduction to HPA Axis 03:00 How the HPA Axis Regulates Stress Response 07:00 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Systems Explained 12:00 Chronic Stress and System Imbalances 17:00 Hypervigilance, Tolerance, and Resistance 21:00 How Chronic Stress Alters the Brain 2 ...  Show more

00:00 Introduction & Overview 00:19 Defining Intimacy & Boundaries 01:08 Erikson’s Stages & Early Trust 02:58 Autonomy, Initiative, Identity 04:52 Developing Intimacy Through the Lifespan 05:02 Types of Boundaries in Relationships 07:03 Letting People In: Vulnerability & Trust 10 ...  Show more

This episode I describe science-supported nutrients for brain and performance (cognition) and for nervous system health generally. I describe 10 tools for this purpose, including specific amounts and sources for Omega-3 fatty acids which make up the "structural fat" of neurons (n ...  Show more

This episode explains the brain-body connections that allow the specific foods we eat to control our moods and motivation. I discuss the vagus nerve and its role in dopamine and serotonin release in the brain. I review Omega-3 fatty acids and the key role of the gut microbiome in ...  Show more

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Zachary Knight, Ph.D., a professor of physiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) investigator. We discuss how the brain controls our sense of hunger, satiety, and thirst. He explain ...  Show more

Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Embark on an enlightening journey with Avgoustinos Mesaritis, a seasoned nutritionist and naturopath, as we explore the fascinating world of nutrition and supplements. Discover evidence-based insights, gain practical advice, and unravel the truth behind these ...  Show more