Mental Maps

What nutrients does your brain really need? In this episode we will discuss how nutrition impacts your mental health, vitamins and minerals for your brain, super foods, and how to know if nutrition is the cause of your issues.    Nutrition Charts: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6gdgeb7sen9ukwnz/Brain_nutrients8ecue.pdf   Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental heal...

Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is a nutritional biochemistry expert and is recognized as "The World's Greatest Formulator" in the supplement industry. Shawn has formulated over 1,100 products distributed worldwide and holds over 40 patents. He is also the author of the international bestselling book The Energy Formula. In this episode we discuss how supplements have emerged in helping ment...

How do you navigate seasons of life? Many times we compare difficult seasons to "cold seasons." In this episode I discuss lessons learned throughout adventures in the cold and how these skills can help you navigate a difficult season of life.    This episode is brought to you by Arukah Well. Arukah well is a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co

What's the direction of your energy? How you allocate your time and energy is important and a focus of wellness. In this episode I discuss living inwardly out or outwardly in. A concept that I believe explains a lot of tiredness and anxiety we experience today.    This episode is brought to you by Arukah Well. Arukah Well is a virtual mental health service providing holistic evaluations and treatm...

Have you every wondered how much information is too much information? In this episode we discuss how the mass amount of information we consume is impacting our mental health and how we can navigate this information age to create balance in our lives.    Arukah Well www.arukahwell.co

Stephanie Graves is a certified PA and functional nutritionist specializing in women's health and functional healing. She is also a psychedelic integration coach and cacao practitioner. After her own journey of healing she left Western medicine to begin helping others find wellness and health through functional health practices. In this episode we discuss female mental health including ways to ide...

Iboga is an African based plant holding multi-faceted medicinal properties including the psychedelic medicine ibogaine. This medicine is being shown to be effective in the treatment of numerous mental health disorders including PTSD, addiction, and depression.    Chor Boogie is an ordained Nganga and traditionally trained Iboga facilitator with over 10 years' experience with the Bwiti Iboga medici...

While adventuring through Appalachia I encountered a challenge I wasn't prepared for, restlessness. In this episode I discuss the concept of restlessness, how this is a sign of something much deeper, and the lessons I learned while on this adventure.    Follow us on Instagram @mentalmapspodcast

The opioid epidemic has been one of the most catastrophic social issues in the history of America. In this episode I discuss how the opioid epidemic began, addiction, dependence, and the current treatments that exist for helping people in the grips of these issues.    If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction contact the SAMHSA hotline at 1-800-662-4357   Follow us on Instagra...

Transitioning back to school presents challenges for kids and parents alike. In this episode I sit down with school psychologist Angela Leddy to discuss transitioning from summer break to school, warning signs of issues, and tips for parents and kids to make your school year the best yet.  Angela Leddy is a school psychologist in rural Tennessee. Her focus is children in elementary and middle scho...

The desire to compare ourselves is a natural trait that fosters growth and identity. But why can it be so damaging? In this episode I discuss how we use comparison in our day to day lives and how this innate trait has been hijacked in our modern world.    Follow us on Instagram @mentalmapspodcast

Your mindset will determine your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in any situation. In this episode I discuss how different mindsets are created, the impact they have on your life, and how to keep from falling into the negative mindset trap.    Follow us on Instagram at @mentalmapspodcast

Do you find it difficult to be in the present? Do you feel like every move you make is focused on something from the past or striving for the future? Maybe, you are living in the now but find yourself being a bystander rather than a participant in life. In this episode I discuss the 4 styles of living, how they explain the behaviors you are doing, and how to live in the now.    Follow us on Instag...

Are you living a life right now that you will regret in the future? In this week's installment of the Navigator Series I discuss why we find ourselves stuck in behaviors that lead us to regret and what you can do to make a change.   Follow us on Instagram @mentalmapspodcast

Do you find yourself constantly day dreaming or fantasizing about a change but are making no progress? In this episode we discuss the self pleasure cycle and how to break out of the endless mental masturbation holding you back.    Just Thrive Probiotic Discount: https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/MAPS   Follow us on Instagram @mentalmapspodcast  

The interaction of our internal and external worlds play a major factor in our day to day life. In this episode I discuss what happens when our internal views and our external environments aren't in agreement. I also discuss ways to challenge this incongruence which can alleviate uncomfortable emotions and harmful behaviors.    Follow us on Instagram @mentalmapspodcast

Are you looking to create meaning in your life? In this episode I discuss the concept of values and how they play a crucial role in daily life.    The Navigator Series is a weekly installment discussing concepts related to mental health and how to apply these in your life.    Follow us on Instagram @mentalmapspodcast

Trying to make a change but can't seem to make it stick? In the first episode of the mini-pod series, I discuss a few strategies on how to put knowledge into action.    The Navigator Series is a weekly installment dedicated to discussing concepts related to your mental health and how to apply them to every day life.     Follow use on Instagram @mentalmapspodcast

While traveling through Finland I connected with Dr. Tomi Bergström to discuss how society impacts mental health and a community focused intervention for someone in crisis. This episode is a summary of our discussion    Dr. Tomi Bergström PhD is a postdoctoral researcher and psychotherapist in Finland. His work has focused on Open Dialogue services and psychosis. 

While traveling through Finland Josh sits down with Chief Physician and policy strategist Dr. Outi Linnaranta to discuss how Finland has decreased their suicide rate by over 50% and became the proclaimed "happiest country in the world."  Dr. Outi is the Chief Physician at The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. She is also a mental health policy strategist and an adjunct professor at McGill...

The thin line between an emotional experience and a mental illness is a challenge that many people face today. In this episode we discuss the concept of emotions including the origin of these experiences and how they can evolve into an illness. We will also highlight ways to identify the difference and prevention strategies to manage emotions.   Follow on Instagram @mentalmapspodcast  

Are you tired of being in a constant change cycle never reaching your goal? In this episode Josh sits down with Super Trainer Justin Crutchfield to discuss taking Massive Action in your life. The conversation covers motivation, self-beliefs, the pain/pleasure principle, creating change, and maintaining the results among much more.    Follow Justin on IG or Facebook @justincrutchfield   DISCLAIMER:...

Is your gut the root cause of your psychological or physical problems? In this episode Josh sits down with gut microbe expert and microbiologist Dr. Kiran Krishnan to discuss the gut microbiome. The conversation covers all concepts gut microbe including how it's created, how it's being destroyed, how it causes mental illness, how to improve it, myth and truths of probiotics, how have a healthy hum...

What if your environment as a human is making your brain sick? What if your ability to access the basic natural resources on this earth leads to you forming a mental illness? In this episode Josh discusses how nature, sun, air, and water can make a persons brain unwell. Josh will also do an overview of the other four causes of mental illness and how this relates to you. 

In episode 5 of a 6 part series Josh discusses how nutrition can be a root cause for certain mental illnesses. The episode will cover nutrients, brain health, causes of nutrient dysfunction, and how to eat for a better brain.    Follow on Instagram @mentalmapspodcast