In this episode, Joan Sotkin talks about the connection between food, depression, anxiety, and overall well being. She shares her personal story of overcoming depression by changing her diet and lifestyle.
Joan discusses how eating sugar and processed foods can negatively impact mental health, referencing various studies that show links between diet, inflammation, and conditions like depression and anxiety. She talks about the importance of meeting your body's needs through healthy nutrition, exercise, and self-care.
Overall, Joan encourages listeners to evaluate whether their current habits and lifestyle are serving them and to make changes if needed. She believes taking care of our physical and mental well being is an inside job and that we have the power to create better feelings and life experiences through the choices we make each day.
Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss
Sugar Blues by William Dufty
Nourish Yourself for Health and Happiness by Dr. Harold Harper and Joan Sotkin. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the download.
2023
Alterations in Alcohol Consumption Echo Depression Symptom Changes
Summary: A new study uncovers a correlation between changes in alcohol consumption and the ebb and flow of depression symptoms.
How inflammation in the body may explain depression in the brain
Depression: Ultra-processed food consumption tied to higher risk
2022
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World's First Clinical Trial Finds Diet Works for Depression
