Episode 8: No Pills, Just Protein: How I Overcame 25 Years of Mental Health Struggles
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 🙏💪.
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Impacts of Medication on Health
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SSRIs
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Processed Foods on Gut-Health
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Processed Foods - linked to IBD
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Overprescribed
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Carnivore Diet
https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/what-is-the-carnivore-diet
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