EP13 | The Food-Mood Connection: How What You Eat Could Be Affecting Your Mental Health

What if the foods you eat every day are silently impacting your mood, focus, and mental well-being?

In this episode of the Soul Therapy podcast, I share the surprising journey that led me to give up meat permanently—by accident—and how that one decision unlocked a powerful connection between gut health and mental health. From cutting out meat and wheat during Lent to uncovering the healing properties of turmeric, golden milk, herbal teas, and omega-3s, this episode explores how food truly is medicine for the mind, body, and soul.

You’ll learn:

• How inflammation from modern wheat and processed meat can affect your brain chemistry
• Natural ways to reduce anxiety, brain fog, and fatigue through nutrition
• The power of detoxing and intermittent fasting to reset your system
• The surprising benefits of herbal teas, mushroom coffee, and hydration
• Real-life stories of healing, including my mom’s transformation from hypertension to vibrant health

Whether you're curious about gluten, looking to clean up your diet, or exploring a holistic path to mental wellness, this episode offers insights, personal breakthroughs, and practical tools you can start using today. Tune in and discover how conscious eating can change your energy, your emotions, and your life.

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*Note: This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.



Links to Research:

Do pro‑inflammatory diets harm our health? And can anti‑inflammatory diets help?: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/do-pro-inflammatory-diets-harm-our-health-and-can-anti-inflammatory-diets-help-2020122321624

A comprehensive review exploring how gut microbiome imbalances influence anxiety, depression, and brain health:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5641835/

High‑Dose Omega‑3 Fatty Acids Improve Aspects of Cognition in Depressed Patients with Elevated Inflammation: https://mghpsychnews.org/omega-3-fatty-acids-improve-depression-motivation-and-cognition/

Dr. Bobby Price’s 28‑Day Full‑Body Detox: https://drbobbyprice.com/products/28-day-herbal-detox

How tumeric fights inflammation and supports mood, skin, arthritis, and more: https://draxe.com/nutrition/turmeric-benefits-uses/

The MOST Important Intermittent Fasting Basics for Beginners: https://www.drberg.com/blog/the-most-important-intermittent-fasting-basics-for-beginners-must-watch-dr-berg

Intermittent fasting: What is it, and how does it work?: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work