In this vital episode of The Functional Edge, I welcome Dr. Nettie Jones, a licensed psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience specializing in women’s mental health. Nettie offers compassionate, expert guidance on understanding and managing chronic stress, anxiety, and depression—challenges that impact every facet of our well-being.
Discover how to recognize the often-overlooked symptoms of chronic stress, how your daily patterns and environment shape your mental health, and why self-awareness is the critical first step to change. Nettie shares practical lifestyle strategies, from sleep and nutrition to mindfulness and social support, that empower you to reclaim your health.
We also explore emerging treatments like ketamine therapy and genomic testing that are revolutionizing mental health care. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of overwhelm or worried about the stigma of seeking help, this conversation will bring you clarity, hope, and actionable tools to prioritize yourself and rediscover joy.
I had a powerful conversation with Dr.Nettie Jones on The Functional Edge, exploring how chronic stress and anxiety silently erode our health and what we can do to reclaim balance. Nettie shared actionable strategies—from lifestyle shifts and mindfulness to emerging treatments—that can help you recognize the warning signs, break the cycle, and prioritize self-care without shame. This episode is an essential listen for anyone who feels overwhelmed or stuck and wants a path forward grounded in hope and science.
Dr. Nettie Jones is a licensed psychotherapist with more than 25 years of experience supporting women through anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic stress. Known for her compassionate, evidence-based approach, Nettie integrates traditional talk therapy with mindfulness practices and emerging treatments to help her clients heal and thrive. She is passionate about breaking the stigma around mental health and empowering individuals to embrace their whole selves.
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