The MindHealth360 Show

In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, I speak with Luis Mojica, somatic therapist, trauma expert, nutritionist, founder of Holistic Life Navigation, and author of Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress and Trauma. Luis brings together nutrition, somatic experiencing and trauma healing in a way that beautifully captures the MindHealth360 approach: that mental health cannot...

In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, I join Dr. Nicole Cain and Hadlee Garrison for a powerful conversation on trauma, nervous system regulation, whole-person mental health and the role AI may play in the future of healing. Together, we explore the growing disconnect between the privileged wellness culture, and the realities of war, displacement, chronic stress and social isolation – and why...

I don't know about you, but I have always been fascinated by hormones. Whether we are male or female, our hormones are essential to how we feel, our moods, anxiety levels, ability to connect with others, and sleep. As such, they are absolutely critical to our relationships, attachment and nervous systems. Two of the key hormones for bonding and nervous system regulation are oxytocin and vasopressi...

Are psychedelics the new wonder drugs for mental health? One could be excused for thinking so given the buzz in the field, the impressive research results, the rush of patients and practitioners lining up for a piece of the promise. But it's a young field. And like any goldrush, full of pitfalls, misleading claims and confusion.  In order to shed some clarity on this emerging field, psychiatrist D...

In this IMMH 2023 conference presentation on "Sex Hormones and their Impact on Mental Health" , Dr. Gersh explains why ovarian hormones influence so much more than reproduction – and why they are a missing ingredient in many conversations about brain health, mood disorders and cognitive decline. She highlights the disproportionate burden of depression and anxiety in women and notes that nearly a q...

In this important and timely presentation on "The Effects of Toxins on Mental Health," naturopathic physician and environmental medicine pioneer Dr Joe Pizzorno reveals how the global rise in mental health disorders parallels a dramatic increase in human exposure to toxic chemicals. He explains that toxins now permeate our food, water, air, household environments, and even medical care – while the...

In her presentation for the IMMH 2023 conference, Dopamine Fasting: An Early Intervention for Compulsive Overconsumption in the Digital Age, Dr. Anna Lembke explains how the pleasure–pain balance in the brain – once an adaptive survival mechanism – has become dangerously dysregulated in modern societies. Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience and decades of clinical experience, she shows how our d...

In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, trauma and addiction specialist Josh Dickson—founder of Resurface, a pioneering integration of flow science and therapy—explains how harnessing flow states can accelerate healing, boost performance, and counter burnout. Drawing on years of clinical experience, Josh describes how taking clients surfing led him to observe transformative shifts beyond talk t...

In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, Dr. Daniel Amen – psychiatrist, researcher, bestselling author, and founder of Amen Clinics – joins me to share his groundbreaking work on brain health and psychiatry. With over 260,000 brain SPECT scans across patients from 155 countries, Dr. Amen has built the world's largest database of brain imaging for mental health, transforming how we understand co...

In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, Dr. Kristine Burke – triple board-certified precision medicine physician, educator and co-founder of TruNeura – joins me for a wide-ranging conversation on functional medicine, prevention and the future of brain health. Drawing from her background as a family physician, sports doctor and functional medicine pioneer, Dr. Burke explains how chronic disease,...

In this episode, we're diving deep into the latest breakthroughs in integrative mental health and wellness with special guest Kirkland Newman, founder of the Mind Health 360. Kirkland is an Anglo-American journalist, philanthropist, and Founder of MindHealth360, a global platform dedicated to integrative mental health and functional medicine psychiatry.   Get full transcript, audio, video & downlo...

In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, psychiatrist and trauma researcher Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, joins Kirkland Newman for a powerful exploration of how trauma affects the brain, body and sense of self – and how healing can emerge through somatic, relational and neurobiological interventions.  Drawing from decades of clinical and research experience, Dr. van d...

In this episode of the MindHealth360 show, Dr. Sundeep Dugar – pharmaceutical scientist, inventor, and co-founder of Blue Oak NX – explores the foundational role of mitochondria in brain function, psychiatric and neurological health, aging, and chronic disease. With over 35 years of drug discovery expertise, Dr. Dugar breaks down the science behind how mitochondrial dysfunction may be a key root c...

In this very personal and insightful episode of The MindHealth360 Show, Ashok Gupta – internationally renowned health practitioner and creator of the Gupta Program – joins us to discuss how brain retraining can reverse chronic illness and heal the nervous system. Gupta shares the powerful story behind the creation of his program, which he developed after suffering from ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Synd...

In this captivating online presentation from the IMMH 2023 conference, board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Achina Stein reveals how the intersection of functional medicine, gut restoration, and psychiatry can lead to lasting healing for depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. She explains why the journey takes dedication and time, why psychiatry provides an ideal setting, and why it'...

Dr. Nicole Cain is a leading expert in resolving anxiety and has helped thousands of patients break free from panic and build lasting mental wellness. In this insightful interview for the MindHealth360Show, she shares the powerful methods behind her revolutionary approach to treating anxiety.     Author of the book Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever, Dr. Cain brings...

In this fascinating interview, Dr. Matt Bernstein explains the groundbreaking and fast developing field of metabolic psychiatry, and outlines the ways diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors can radically transform mental health outcomes. He explains why metabolic dysfunction is  common to all manifestations of poor mental health, and why metabolic intervention can have profound benefits to al...

In this vital and technically complex presentation, Dr Scott Antoine explains why PANS (Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptoccocal Infection) are common and overlooked root cause of psychiatric symptoms in children (such as OCD, restrictive eating, anxiety, emotional distress, depression, dramatic mood s...

In this captivating live event for The MindHealth360 Show and Alternatives, Dr. Dan Siegel discusses his upcoming book, Personality and Wholeness in Therapy, released in November 2024. It gives practitioners insight into different types of personality, and shows how this understanding can be used to help clients live happier, more harmonious lives, and have better relationships. Presenting a revol...

In this episode , Silvia Covelli, a former social science researcher at Harvard University, successful business woman , single mother, and now founder and CEO of The Healing Depression Project , talks about her recovery from 25 years of treatment resistant depression. During this time, she explored over 60 different treatment modalities which failed to provide lasting relief, until she hit on a fo...

In this fascinating conversation for the MindHealth360 Show, Pam Conboy and Leah Linder discuss an imminent and radical approach to mental health treatment: psychedelic therapy. When combined with spirituality, community, and functional medicine, this approach can be incredibly powerful for brain restoration, neuroplasticity, and mental healing. Pam Conboy is a biologist and clinical laboratorian...

Within our mental health crisis, there are some tools most of us have access to; one of the most influential is food. In this compelling episode, Dr. Uma Naidoo discusses the profound impact of nutrition on our mental health and explains why a bad diet is the leading cause of poor health worldwide. Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained, board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef and nutrition b...

In this extract of his presentation for IMMH 2023,, Dr. Robert Hedaya, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University and founder of the Whole Psychiatry & Brain Recovery Center showcases his cutting edge HYLANE treatment protocol which has proved very successful in treating previously intractable psychiatric and neurological problems. With decades of experience in both conventional and...

In this episode of the MindHealth360 Show, we explore the future of healthcare with James Maskell, a pioneering advocate for functional and integrative medicine, author of "The Evolution of Medicine" and "The Community Cure" (check titles), and founder of the largest global network of functional medicine educational and practitioner groups, the  "Functional Forum". Mr. Maskell discusses the growin...

Neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, are "chronic conditions that damage and destroy parts of your nervous system over time, especially your brain." According to mainstream medicine, "these conditions are permanent and incurable, but many are now treatable thanks to medical advances. Currently, the main goal is to treat the symptoms and slow the pro...