Your Mind MD

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By: Jennifer Lyman

Dive into the latest mental health research on how to optimize your wellness. Lovingly compiled by a female psychiatrist for the everyday listener.

Ep 19: A tall tale of inositol
09/04/2023

Inositol has gained a reputation as an impactful supplement to support our mental health. How exactly did we get here and is this even true??! Learn what inositol is, what is purpose is in our bodies as it pertains to supporting our well-being and the studies that have been done for it.

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Ep 18: Five steps to challenge those negative thoughts
#19
08/28/2023

Because they're inevitable, and we all deal with them. Learn five simple steps to challenge those negative thoughts and how you can empower yourself to finding more nourishing thought patterns. We got you!

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Ep 17: Going, going back, back to gut health
#18
08/21/2023

Figured we would take a visit back to the magical land of gut health to learn more about a star player that was overlooked in episode 1. Learn about the science behind how fiber can help to optimize your mood and how we can incorporate it into our lives!

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Ep 16: Saffron or Saffraud? A juicy look at what the evidence really says
#17
08/14/2023

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world that can cost more than gold: but for depression, is this fools gold or 24k? Companies market this as an elixir for its mood boosting properties, but what does the science actually say? Dive in with us for a juicy dive into the literature.

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Ep 15: Building your mental health toolkit with breathwork
08/07/2023

We all have to breathe to stay alive. Why not harness its power to help us to stay calm or to get energized! Learn the research into breathwork, why it is thought to work and how you can add this into your mental health toolkit. Because don't we all need additional layers of support? Sending love.

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Ep 14: BDNF - what it is & how to hack it for your well-being
#15
07/31/2023

This nifty little molecule deserves an episode of its own. Join us as we learn how it can benefit our mental health and what exactly we can do to make it work for us.

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Ep 13: Change your brain through mindfulness-based meditation
#14
07/24/2023

What is the deal with mindfulness-based meditation and why do people keep pushing it on me? A look at the literature, and now I understand. Take a listen to learn about its benefits too and how we can start to incorporate this into our daily habits.

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Ep 12: Affirmations - why they work & how to harness their power
#13
07/17/2023

What started as a look into "lucky girl syndrome" evolved into a deep dive into the science behind affirmations. Why they work - both biological and psychological mechanisms - and how we can harness their power for ourselves. Learn about how you can utilize every day "emotional wellness" tools that are rooted in science to optimize your well-being.

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Ep 11: Anxiety Supplements, pt.2
#12
07/10/2023

Consider this "easily influenced, pt. 2" as we continue to explore what the science says about anxiolytic supplements. Join us in our discussion regarding passionflower, kava, L-theanine and lavender.

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Ep 10: Adaptogens for Anxiety
#11
07/03/2023

I'm not going to pretend that I'm not easily influenced by the supplements I see on the internet... promising me relief from my every day anxiety and stress!?! But what does the science really say about these supplements? Join us as we talk about the utility of four different adaptogens - ashwaganda, rhodiola, valerian root and lemon balm - for managing anxiety.

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