mental wellbeing

Wondering how to live a more meaningful life? Asking yourself “Is life meaningful?” Not sure where to start finding greater meaning in life? Then I’ve got you covered!

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Does life have a purpose?” Or “why is ‘a sense of meaning’ so important for your mental health and well-being anyway?!” then you’ll know just how challenging finding greater meaning in life can be.

In my latest video, based on the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m helping you to find meaning in life with simple tips and thought-provoking questions, because life is not meaningless and, in fact, it’s up to you to make life more meaningful — which is what I’ll show you how to do in this new episode.

Ready to take control and shape your destiny? Well, let’s talk! 🙂

Let’s Talk About Mental Health. Making mental health simple.

For more on setting goals, watch this video next: https://youtu.be/jMXE2rvGj9w 

For even more tips on finding meaning, check out my full-length podcast episode (Episode 213); listen to it or read it here: http://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=12516     

👋💬 PS: When you’re done with this video let me know what you think in the comments, or find me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth. 😃

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Finding meaning and mental health

0:56 What does ‘finding meaning’ actually mean?

1:23 Why is finding meaning important?

1:46 Tips for finding greater meaning in life

4:41 Where to find more tips on finding meaning

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LINKS:

Website: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/  

Early ad-free access and bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin 

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MORE RESOURCES FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH:

📚 Buy my book Life Advice That Doesn't Suck!: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/  

📚 Buy my book Let’s Talk About Mental Health (Volume One): https://jeremygodwin.com.au/ltamhbook1/  

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Do you notice a difference in your mental health depending on what you've been eating or drinking? Nutrition therapist, psychiatrist and professional chef Dr Uma Naidoo joins Liz on this episode of the podcast to share how eating the right foods can help to calm our minds.

Uma and Liz take a look at how anxiety is rooted in our guts, metabolism and immune system, plus how eating foods rich in tryptophan, such as chickpeas and turkey, can aid our mood.

The episode also covers resistance to leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite, the impact of diet drinks and artificial sweeteners on our guts, and the key micronutrients for our mental health. Uma also shares what she would cook at an 'anti-anxiety' dinner party.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Purchase Calm Your Mind With Food, by Uma Naidoo
• Visit the Karmacist website - use the LIZLOVES affiliate discount code to save 20% at checkout
• Listen to our podcast with Kimberley Wilson on food and mental health
• Pre-order A Better Second Half by Liz Earle

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In this series of special editions of BBC Radio 4 podcast Just One Thing, Michael Mosley quizzes the world’s leading health experts on the best ways to live well. In this Exercise Special, we hear from Marie Murphy – Professor of Exercise and Health at Ulster University and leading expert in physical fitness and lead scientist advising on the UK physical activity guidelines.

We hear the top tips that Professor Murphy swears by to get maximum fitness for minimum effort. Could exercising in short bouts be better for you? Why should we all be building muscle over 30? And could the way you walk change your life? And as this is a Just One Thing special, Michael ends the interview by asking Professor Murphy for the single most effective health hack for keeping in shape.

Series Producer: Dom Byrne Production Manager: Maria Simons Exec Producer: Zoe Heron Specially composed music by Richard Atkinson (Mcasso) A BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.

Being alone during the holiday season or any celebration day in general can feel like sh*t, let's just be honest. HOWEVER, it can also be empowering and fun if you make it that way - which is why I created this episode. TIS THE SEASON to embrace yourself and love yourself even more. I love you lots. Here is the link to my masterclass, use code selflove for a discount. xx Lyss

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

Can you eat to improve symptoms of ADHD? That is the subject of conversation today with the wonderful Dr Miguel, who is a clinical neuroscientist and applied microbiologist with a longstanding background in human nutrition. He has a BSc (Hons) Nutritional Medicine, a MSc Clinical Neuroscience and a DProf (PhD) Gut Microbiome & Mental Health.

According to Dr Miguel, the top healthy habits for a fulfilling life include eating fermented foods daily, getting a diversity of plants to support your brain-gut superhighway as well as connecting with people who bring you joy and ditching those who are toxic. 

As part of his giving back, Dr Miguel is the Neurodiversity Lead of the Primary Care & Community Neurology Society (also known as the Person-Centered Neurosciences Society), and he supports youth mental health programmes at the London-based Body & Soul charity. He also holds an honorary research fellow position at the School of Psychology, Cardiff University.

As we do a deep dive into the science of food and neurodiversity (spanning a spectrum of disorders) we also talk about Miguel's personal experience.

In 2020, Dr Miguel burned out and in the middle of a terrifying nervous system meltdown, he had the most wonderful “a-ha!” moment. As a scientist, he was able to match what the literature says about stored trauma with his own personal experience, realising the far-reaching consequences of adverse childhood events on and beyond the gut. This time in Dr Miguel’s life - leading to his late diagnosis with ADHD and autism - provided him with the opportunity to layer a trauma- and lived-experience-informed approach over the evidence-based practice approach that he’d been used to for years. He will discuss why he firmly believes science should now be focusing on the “brain to gut” downstream communication branch of the gut-brain axis, rather than on the “gut microbes to brain” branch.

He has a course on ADHD and diet that is due to launch in November 2023 and you can find his free newsletter at thecreativescientist.substack.com as well as on social media @drmiguelmateas

If you head over to YT, you can not only watch the podcast in the new podcast studio at Doctor’s Kitchen HQ, but also catch a diversity bowl that me and Miguel made which is perfect for those living with ADHD.

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Do check out this week’s “Eat, Listen, Read” newsletter, that you can subscribe to on our website - where I send you a recipe to cook as well as some mindfully curated media to help you have a healthier, happier week.

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Welcome to a mind-expanding episode with the brilliant Jim Kwik, renowned author of "Limitless" and an expert in unlocking the true potential of your brain. Jim has coached professional athletes, Silicon Valley's top CEOs, and even celebrities on how to unleash their cognitive powers and become limitless. So get ready to boost your brainpower and enjoy an insightful conversation that is bound to leave you feeling inspired and ready to embark on your own limitless journey.

To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep206/.

Resources Mentioned:
Jim’s book - https://a.co/d/5Zizmhl 
Discover Your Kwik Brain C.O.D.E. - https://mybrainanimal.com 

Jim Kwik is an internationally acclaimed authority in the realm of brain optimization, memory improvement and accelerated learning. With over 30 years of experience, Jim has dedicated his life to helping people tap into their brain’s full potential. From overcoming learning challenges after a childhood brain injury, Jim embarked on a journey with the mission to leave no brain behind.

Kwik, an advocate for brain health and global education, is also a philanthropist funding projects ranging from Alzheimer’s research to the creation of schools worldwide. In collaboration with organizations like Pencils of Promise and The Unstoppable Foundation, he ensures that underserved children globally receive essential resources, from education to clean water.

Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com.

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Are you curious about your genes and how they interplay with your ADHD? If so, this week's episode is going to be of interest!

This week’s guest is Kelly Rompel. Kelly is a pharmacist, author, and Functional Medicine and Epigenetic Consultant. She is the author of, “Don’t Tell Me To Relax”, host of the Rebel Whitecoat Podcast, and founder of Wildroots Wellness.

Kelly's holistic approach combines pharmacy and science knowledge with her love for functional medicine, epigenetics, and energy healing.

During this week's episode, Kate and Kelly speak about: 

• How epigenetics can play into your ADHD
• Genetic testing and ADHD
• Functional lab results that correlate with ADHD
• Foods and supplements you can incorporate to manage ADHD
• The food and toxins we need to be aware of to support ourselves
• Cleaner living to help detox our bodies
• Fussy eating and ADHD
• Blood sugar level management
• Helping our anxiety through diet change and lifestyle
• Increasing GABA and serotonin levels
• Top supplements for ADHD
• Taking a holistic and well-rounded approach to your health
• How Kelly came to learn about epigenetics

Kelly mentions these two offers in the podcast:

1. “What’s Worsening Your ADHD Symptoms Quiz for your show notes: https://kelly-rompel.mykajabi.com/adhd-quiz

2. “Beyond Dopamine” Masterclass for Boosting Mood, Focus, and Energy Naturally FREE with coupon code ADHD: https://www.wildrootsgenetics.com/offers/TzJWoGQZ

Join Kate's latest LIVE workshop - Tapping into Your ADHD Gold, on 14th March at 12pm UK. Click here to find out more and save your space.

If you enjoy the podcast, why not join Kate's (new look) ADHD Women's Wellbeing Collective here

Big thanks to our new sponsor, The Herbtender. To order a free trial of The Herbtender products, here are the links:

Focus and Clarity supplement - https://link.the-herbtender.com/free-focus/ -

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Kate Moryoussef is a women’s ADHD Lifestyle & Wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner helping overwhelmed yet unfulfilled (many with ADHD like her) women find more calm, balance, health, compassion, creativity and clarity in their lives. 

Have a look at some of Kate's workshops and free resources here.

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The phrase “comparison is the thief of joy” might be the kind of cliche that makes you roll your eyes – and yet, it’s an idea that is, scientifically, pretty accurate. In today’s episode, psychologist Laurie Santos – a Yale professor and host of “The Happiness Lab” podcast – discusses some of the surprising evidence behind what does and doesn’t make us humans happy. Laurie also shares strategies on how to improve our well-being, discusses the irony behind “self-care”, and explains why happiness is often a journey not just within, but beyond, ourselves. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts

Continuing to dive blinfolded into a doomed-to-fail experiment, Alex and James again try double-fisting two episodes in a week.  The Week in ADHD (3) includes how our week has gone, questions from YOU our listeners, plus some extended thoughts on the week's subject, pain and ADHD.  Alex thinks Mrs ADHD is a leper and James is a double Bee Gee...

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You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.

Today, I sit down with our third time guest, the one and only Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Amen is a physician, double board-certified psychiatrist, twelve-time NY Times bestselling author, and founder and CEO of Amen Clinics, with 10 US locations. Dr. Amen is the author of many books including the mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, as well as The End of Mental Illness, Memory Rescue, Healing ADD and Your Brain Is Always Listening. In March 2022, Tyndale will publish his new book, You, Happier: The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type.

Dr. Amen emphasizes the importance of our brain health. He explains how taking care of our brain and mental health is a constant daily practice, comparing the things we do to boost our brain health to eating foods that will love our body back, foods that we love to eat and are beneficial to our health. We share our thoughts on why our generation is the unhappiest and uncontented, what we can do to boost our happiness hormones, and how happiness is always tied to our health. 

Get more science-based tips from Dr. Amen to achieve a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life despite the challenges and difficulties we may be going through today. 

What We Discuss:

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:04:53 A healthy mind starts with a healthy brain
• 00:08:12 Activities that damage our brains
• 00:11:55 Brain and mental health is a daily practice
• 00:17:31 Accurate thinking versus positive thinking
• 00:24:02 Love food that loves you back
• 00:28:20 Focus on the micro moments of happiness
• 00:32:04 Why are we the unhappiest generation?
• 00:34:42 Did you experience childhood trauma?
• 00:45:45 Targeted nutrients to boost happiness
• 00:49:50 What’s your brain type?
• 00:54:19 Seek happiness in the context of health
• 00:56:10 Dr. Amen on Final Five

Episode Resources

• Dr. Daniel Amen | TikTok
• Dr. Daniel Amen | Instagram
• Dr. Daniel Amen | Twitter
• Dr. Daniel Amen | LinkedIn
• Dr. Daniel Amen | Facebook
• Dr. Daniel Amen | Books
• Dr. Daniel Amen | Website
• Amen University
• Take The ACE Quiz

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Dr. Steven Gundry sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about the power of our gut as a second brain. Our gut bacteria, when fed with the right food, helps our body avoid inflammation which is the main trigger for illnesses and diseases to develop. Eating right is eating healthy.

Dr. Gundry is a well-known cardiothoracic surgeon and heart surgeon. His mission is to improve health, happiness, and longevity by making simple changes to our diet. Dr. Gundry teaches people how to avoid surgery by using his unique vision of human nutrition. Currently, he is Director and Founder of the International Heart & Lung Institute as well as the Center for Restorative Medicine in Palm Springs and Santa Barbara, CA.

What We Discuss with Dr. Gundry:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:39 “You are what you eat, but you are what the thing you are eating ate.”
• 06:46 What happens inside of us when we consume products?
• 10:04 When the energy expenditure goes to inflammation which is driven by a leaky gut
• 15:24 The gut is the second brain
• 19:05 Women are more in-tune with their gut than men
• 22:26 Ancient wheat are just as mischievous as modern wheat
• 27:33 The hidden truth about sugar in Nutrition Facts labels
• 33:17 Two types of gut bacteria
• 35:39 The Gut-Centric Theory of Hunger - bacteria's guide our sense of hunger
• 42:56 Time-Restricted Eating better known as Intermittent Fasting
• 46:26 For longevity, we have to adapt metabolic flexibility
• 49:19 Enlist the power of your gut bacteria
• 53:40 Dr. Gundry on Fast Five

Episode Resources:

• Dr. Steven Gundry | Website
• Dr. Steven Gundry | Twitter
• Dr. Steven Gundry | Amazon
• Dr. Steven Gundry | Facebook
• Dr. Steven Gundry | Instagram
• Gundry MD
• The Steven Gundry Podcast
• The Steven Gundry Podcast | YouTube
• The Steven Gundry Podcast | Facebook

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You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.

Jay Shetty sits down with the most popular psychiatrist in America, Dr. Daniel Amen, who’s also Justin Bieber’s doctor. Dr. Amen has spent his career studying correlations between brain health and mental illness. He is forever discovering new ways in which the brain is shaped by environment, trauma, and health.

Dr. Amen will tackle some common misconceptions about mental health and the brain and learn the 11 things you should avoid for a healthy brain. Text Jay Shetty 310-997-4177

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This episode, inspired by the new album by the Korean band BTS, explains and amplifies the Jungian concept of the persona. Like the cornea of the eye, persona both shields us and makes opening up to the world possible. In ancient Greek theater, the actors wore masks that identified their roles, or personae. Similarly, we adjust our outward presentation to others according to the appropriate roles we play in the workplace, with neighbors, or close friends and family. A persona that is too rigid can give one a center that is too determined by outside values and influences; a persona that is not solid enough can result in poor adaptation to the outer world or one that can be swept away by incursions from the unconscious. Altogether the persona is the social archetype and represents a compromise between adaption to social realities and individuality. 

The Dream:

My wife and I are in a kitchen, or someplace with wooden cabinets and soffits, and wooden counters. It might not be a kitchen.

There’s this large wooden head standing on the counter. It’s larger than a human head, elongated, and stylized like an Easter Island head but more handsome, no huge ears, and carved in more detail.

The head says things. Periodically, not like a conversation. I notice that the things it’s saying are very articulate, and it's very charming.

My wife is making something out of plastic. It’s a rigid container or sheath that fits the head exactly. We try to distract the head so that it doesn’t object, but he doesn’t notice as we lower him gently into the plastic casing. It just keeps talking, on and off. Finally, we screw the lid on top.

We can still hear a muffled talking. I worry if he can breathe.