Ep. 105 - Functional Medicine and Mental Health with Dr. Tracy McCarthy

Are high blood sugar, nutrient deficiencies, or common environmental toxins fueling your mental health issues? In this episode, Dr. Tracy McCarthy, a board-certified psychiatrist, reveals some surprising yet common triggers of depression, anxiety, insomnia and brain fog. Dr. McCarthy highlights how our modern lifestyle can lead to excess inflammation and an unbalanced microbiome - both of which contribute to poorer mental and physical health. The good news is that simple, strategic lifestyle changes like adopting a more unprocessed diet, switching to “clean” beauty and household products, and thoughtful dietary supplementation can notably improve our mental health and overall wellbeing.

00:00 Guest Introduction

02:21 Dr. McCarthy's Background and Journey

04:10 Discovering Functional Medicine

06:46 The Role of Inflammation in Mental Health

11:54 Diet and Lifestyle Changes for Better Health

20:53 Supplements and Nutrient Deficiencies

25:17 Essential Nutrients for Mood and Brain Health

28:05 The Importance of Blood Sugar Balance

34:27 Caffeine and Its Impact on Mental Health

36:28 Understanding Mitochondrial Health

40:39 Small Steps to Better Health

44:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

For more on Dr. Tracy McCarthy, visit: https://www.drtracymccarthy.com/

For Dr. McCarthy’s blogpost, Five Nutrients that Can Make a Big Difference in Your Mood, visit: https://www.drtracymccarthy.com/post/five-nutrients-that-can-make-a-big-difference-in-your-mood

For more on Traci Stein and her self-hypnosis and meditation audio programs, events, and more, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/