Mar 31, 2026
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(0:00) Intro
(1:05) Dr. Joanna Moncrieff and the serotonin myth
(2:45) How SSRIs were marketed and what the research found
(8:58) What may really cause depression
(13:16) Trials, placebo, and emotional numbing
(19:46) Withdrawal, dependence, and long-term risks
(27:50) Concerns about teens on SSRIs
(29:53)...
Mar 24, 2026
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(0:00) Intro
(1:04) Dr. Naidoo’s background and why she joined nutrition psychiatry
(4:27) Real patient story on anxiety, travel, and gut imbalance
(9:17) Foods that harm gut and mental health
(13:47) CALMS foods that support anxiety and mood
(16:39) Lifestyle habits that improve mental health
(26:16) Her...
Mar 17, 2026
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(0:00) Intro
(1:15) From modeling success to discovering inner happiness
(5:47) Why meditation feels hard and what it really does
(8:29) Creating “spaciousness” between reaction and response
(12:20) Why most people struggle to stay consistent with meditation
(15:16) Different types of meditation...
Mar 10, 2026
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(0:00) Intro
(1:19) Tim Spector and the Twins Study
(3:11) Discovering the gut microbiome’s role in health
(8:56) The study showing huge differences in food responses
(17:37) Practical steps to improve gut health
(19:12) Why eating 30 different plants a week matters
(21:43) The power of fermented foods
Mar 3, 2026
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(0:00) Intro
(1:39) Why Alzheimer’s is often overdiagnosed
(3:25) The breakthrough discovery
(8:39) 40-factor checklist
(11:47) The impact of social engagement
(15:52) The Five Pillars of Brain Health
(18:53) What is brain training?
(24:39) The best exercise for brain health
(27:39) The “silent killer”...