Mental Maps
Mental Maps is a podcast dedicated to understanding the human mind. In each episode host Josh Waddell DNP, PMHNP-BC explores all the concepts related to brain health and mental wellness. Join us as we discuss how to get the most out of your brain.
Episodes
David Winston is an internationally known lecturer, author, and ethnobotanist. He is also the owner of one of the world's largest herbal therapeutic research libraries. His focuses include Chinese, Western/Eclectic, and Southeastern American herbal traditions for health and wellness.
Website: https://www.davidwinston.org
Herbal Studies: https://herbalstudies.net/
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Lithium has long been used in psychiatry for numerous mental health issues. But with the emergence of lithium orotate and it's popularity in western culture the question is now "who should be using this mineral?" In this episode I discuss the history of lithium as a medication and it's emerging uses as a nutraceutical for mental health.
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Stress is a universal experience. Yet, some people see it as a source of growth while others find it to be the root cause of their issues. In this episode I discuss what is stress, the difference between good stress and bad stress, and how to turn stress into a opportunity for growth.
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In culture today healing is focused on the consumption of something. Medication, supplements, food, herbs. But what if sometimes healing is about what we do with our body and less about what we put in it? In this episode we will breakdown how this works.
Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well. A virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife
Dr. Jin Hyung Lee is an electrical engineer focused on understanding the circuits of the human brain and how they relate to brain disorders. She is an associate professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Bioengineering, and Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. Her work with LVIS has led to the creation of NeuroMatch which focuses on mapping the brain to help with diagnosing brain disorders and creating new treatments for brain...
Connor Callahan is a business strategist, public speaker, author, and actor. His new book The Results Blueprint is out on 4/23/25. In this episode we discuss what is the blueprint for creating results in your life, navigating the self-help space, and how service to others is the key to self-growth.
The Results Blueprint
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Jane Hahn is a clinical social worker and co-host of the Are We Happy Yet podcast. She is the owner of GRIT Therapy where her team focuses on serving clients throughout the mountain towns of Colorado. Her speciality is women's mental health and trauma.
You can follow Jane's work on IG: @grittherapyco & @janethatcherhahn
Hannah Buzzo is a psychedelic therapist and co-host of the Are We Happy Yet p...
What nutrients does your brain really need? In this episode we will discuss how nutrition impacts your mental health, vitamins and minerals for your brain, super foods, and how to know if nutrition is the cause of your issues.
Nutrition Charts:
https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6gdgeb7sen9ukwnz/Brain_nutrients8ecue.pdf
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Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is a nutritional biochemistry expert and is recognized as "The World's Greatest Formulator" in the supplement industry. Shawn has formulated over 1,100 products distributed worldwide and holds over 40 patents. He is also the author of the international bestselling book The Energy Formula.
In this episode we discuss how supplements have emerged in helping mental health issues, choosing suppleme...
How do you navigate seasons of life? Many times we compare difficult seasons to "cold seasons." In this episode I discuss lessons learned throughout adventures in the cold and how these skills can help you navigate a difficult season of life.
This episode is brought to you by Arukah Well. Arukah well is a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co
What's the direction of your energy? How you allocate your time and energy is important and a focus of wellness. In this episode I discuss living inwardly out or outwardly in. A concept that I believe explains a lot of tiredness and anxiety we experience today.
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Have you every wondered how much information is too much information? In this episode we discuss how the mass amount of information we consume is impacting our mental health and how we can navigate this information age to create balance in our lives.
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Stephanie Graves is a certified PA and functional nutritionist specializing in women's health and functional healing. She is also a psychedelic integration coach and cacao practitioner. After her own journey of healing she left Western medicine to begin helping others find wellness and health through functional health practices. In this episode we discuss female mental health including ways to identify what your body and mind needs...
Iboga is an African based plant holding multi-faceted medicinal properties including the psychedelic medicine ibogaine. This medicine is being shown to be effective in the treatment of numerous mental health disorders including PTSD, addiction, and depression.
Chor Boogie is an ordained Nganga and traditionally trained Iboga facilitator with over 10 years' experience with the Bwiti Iboga medicine. He is one of the founders of So...
While adventuring through Appalachia I encountered a challenge I wasn't prepared for, restlessness. In this episode I discuss the concept of restlessness, how this is a sign of something much deeper, and the lessons I learned while on this adventure.
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The opioid epidemic has been one of the most catastrophic social issues in the history of America. In this episode I discuss how the opioid epidemic began, addiction, dependence, and the current treatments that exist for helping people in the grips of these issues.
If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction contact the SAMHSA hotline at 1-800-662-4357
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Transitioning back to school presents challenges for kids and parents alike. In this episode I sit down with school psychologist Angela Leddy to discuss transitioning from summer break to school, warning signs of issues, and tips for parents and kids to make your school year the best yet.
Angela Leddy is a school psychologist in rural Tennessee. Her focus is children in elementary and middle school with academic or behavior issues...
The desire to compare ourselves is a natural trait that fosters growth and identity. But why can it be so damaging? In this episode I discuss how we use comparison in our day to day lives and how this innate trait has been hijacked in our modern world.
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Your mindset will determine your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in any situation. In this episode I discuss how different mindsets are created, the impact they have on your life, and how to keep from falling into the negative mindset trap.
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Do you find it difficult to be in the present? Do you feel like every move you make is focused on something from the past or striving for the future? Maybe, you are living in the now but find yourself being a bystander rather than a participant in life. In this episode I discuss the 4 styles of living, how they explain the behaviors you are doing, and how to live in the now.
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