In this profoundly moving episode of Metabolic Matters, Dr. Nasha Winters sits down with Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND — a naturopathic doctor, best-selling author, and survivor of some of life’s deepest challenges, including bipolar disorder type 1, psychosis, multiple suicide attempts, and cancer. Through her lived experience and decades of clinical work, Dr. Chris has become a guiding light in integrative mental health, showing that true healing is possible when we embrace every part of ourselves — body, mind, and spirit.
Drawing from her book Beyond the Label and her decades of clinical practice, Dr. Chris reveals how she rebuilt her own “health house” from the ground up, weaving together physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. Her story is one of resilience, radical self-compassion, and courage — a reminder that we are never too broken to heal.
Together, Dr. Nasha and Dr. Chris explore:
- The truth behind mental health “labels” — and why they don’t define who you are
- How trauma, love, and self-acceptance shape the path to recovery
- The four pillars of whole-person health and how to strengthen your “health house”
- The role of surrender, intuition, and spirituality in the healing process
- How to move from self-criticism to self-compassion and reclaim your vitality
Connect with Dr. Bjorndal:
Website: drchristinabjorndal.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchrisbjorndal
Twitter:@drbjorndal
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNd12OYfBy6KNfnm_Eih31Q
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchrisbjorndal/
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I’m Dr. Nasha Winters, a global healthcare authority, best-selling author, and educator in the emerging field of integrative oncology and terrain-based cancer care. I host Metabolic Matters to explore the intersections between metabolism, medicine, and meaning.
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