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Episode 8: No Pills, Just Protein: How I Overcame 25 Years of Mental Health Struggles

Episode 8: No Pills, Just Protein: How I Overcame 25 Years of Mental Health Struggles

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 In Ep 8: No Pills, Just Protein: How I Overcame 43 Years of Mental Health Struggles 💪🧠, we learn a truly inspiring story about breaking free from decades of chronic depression, anxiety, and insomnia—without relying on traditional medications 💊❌. Instead, our guest turned to the Carnivore diet 🥩🍖, and the results were nothing short of transformative.Now, I know what you might be thinking—eating only meat? That sounds radical 🤔. But after hearing this story, it may open our minds to the power of food 🍽️, not just as fuel, but as medicine 💥. Imagine waking up every day with a sense of pure joy 😃, free from the weight of constant mental health battles. That’s what happened after being on this diet for less than a month—his depression lifted, and a flood of happiness replaced it 🌞❤️.What really struck me was how his journey wasn’t just about losing weight ⚖️—it was about regaining his mental clarity 🧘‍♂️ and peace 🕊️. It’s a powerful reminder that healing can come from unexpected places 🌱, and diet is not a one-size-fits-all approach 🚶‍♂️. This approach may not work for everyone, but it is an option for people to choose if it feels right 🌟.It made me think about the connection between what we eat and how we feel 🍏❤️. Sometimes, we underestimate the impact food has on our mental state 🧠, but this story proves it can be life-changing 🌈. Whether through nutrition, exercise, or mindset, the key is treating ourselves with the care we deserve 🫶.So, if you’re struggling with mental health or simply looking to improve your well-being 🌿, this episode proves that healing is possible. No pills, just protein 🥩. It might seem like a big leap, but maybe it’s time to trust the process and give your body what it truly needs 🙏💪. Huang, H., Jiang, J., Wang, X., Jiang, K., & Cao, H. (2024). Exposure to prescribed medication in early life and impacts on gut microbiota and disease development. EClinicalMedicine, 68, 102428. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102428SSRIsEdinoff, A. N., Akuly, H. A., Hanna, T. A., Ochoa, C. O., Patti, S. J., Ghaffar, Y. A., Kaye, A. D., Viswanath, O., Urits, I., Boyer, A. G., Cornett, E. M., & Kaye, A. M. (2021). Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Adverse Effects: A Narrative Review. Neurology international, 13(3), 387–401. https://doi.org/10.3390/neurolint13030038SSRI - DiabetesBarnard, K., Peveler, R. C., & Holt, R. I. (2013). Antidepressant medication as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and impaired glucose regulation: systematic review. Diabetes care, 36(10), 3337–3345. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc13-0560Processed Foods on Gut-HealthShi Z. (2019). Gut Microbiota: An Important Link between Western Diet and Chronic Diseases. Nutrients, 11(10), 2287. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11102287Processed Foods - linked to IBDBabaei, A., Pourmotabbed, A., Talebi, S., Mehrabani, S., Bagheri, R., Ghoreishy, S. M., Amirian, P., Zarpoosh, M., Mohammadi, H., Kermani, M. A. H., Fakhari, H., & Moradi, S. (2024). The association of ultra-processed food consumption with adult inflammatory bowel disease risk: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 4 035 694 participants. Nutrition reviews, 82(7), 861–871. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuad101Over prescribedSafer D. J. (2019). Overprescribed Medications for US Adults: Four Major Examples. Journal of clinical medicine research, 11(9), 617–622. https://doi.org/10.14740/jocmr3906https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/americans-take-prescriptions-a-large-portion-of-their-livesCarnivore Diethttps://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/what-is-the-carnivore-diet#MentalHealth #CarnivoreDiet #NoPillsJustProtein #FoodAsMedicine #WellBeing #MentalHealthAwareness #DietAndMentalHealth #yourhealthiswealthpodcast #connect4healing

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