On this episode of the Holistic Homies Podcast, I chat with my friend, Jennifer Cole-Hatchard, LMHC-P about brain health, trauma, addiction, how you never lose the progress you've already made, and why the "Joan Special" should be added to the Katz's Deli menu.

Jenn is a brilliant, deeply kind and empathic human who is passionate about mental health. She combines her experiences with childhood trauma, divorce, deep loss from addiction, personal relationships and challenges throughout her life into a practice focused on serving and providing support to adolescents and those with addition.

If you or someone you love struggle with addiction, please visit the link below. Ask for help. Do it for your future self. Give yourself "another 24".

Want to skip ahead? Check out the minute breakdown to this episode below.

6:13 - "Narcissist, toxic, gaslighting" Pre-teens/teen population are using these words but what do they really mean?

10:90 - Stop watering dead plants. We've all done it. What does it mean?

11:30 - Grieving the loss of the relationship you expected but didn't receive

13:30 - Advocate for yourself and trust your gut

16:18 - Histamine diets and brain tissue - the importance of eating for your brain

23:39 - Working through feelings and social media comparison "be happy where you are"

24:00 - Where you find happiness - surround yourself with positivity. Focus on simple things in life.

25:30 - "Nothing changes if nothing changes"

33:55 - Addiction

38:15 - NAMI facts on mental health

39:45 - How to provide support to those with addiction

41:00 - Active recovery. The simplicity of helping and supporting those with addiction.

50:50 - Rapid fire questions. . .

Resources:

Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid (drperlmutter.com,

Grain Brain - David Perlmutter M.D. (drperlmutter.com),

Foods And Habits To Boost Brain Health - Dr. Mark Hyman (drhyman.com)

Amen Clinic: Mental Healthcare Clinic Focusing On Your Brain Health | Dr. Amen (amenclinics.com)

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)

Northpoint Integrative - Therapy Services

Al-Anon Family Groups

MindUp: MindUP has been helping children globally develop the mental fitness necessary to thrive in school and throughout their lives.

New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance...

On this episode of the HH I introduce you to Melissa Paris (@melissaparisfitness) who is the cofounder of @bellsuptv . Melissa is a master at sharing the practical ways we can elevate our lives through her easy to learn movements with kettlebells and most importantly, incorporating a love of fitness and health into parenting.

Melissa's journey into wellness began when she chose to use her mother's struggle with health and death as the "fire" and inspiration to create a business focused on helping women build a better life for themselves with a foundation of strength and the importance of including your children in on your daily routine, especially when working out.

We discuss everything from what lessons she's learned as a parent (the need to "know yourself"), doing less to be more, postpartum myth busting, breath work, pelvic floor strength and why life is just easier when you're strong.

Check out this episode, especially if you're a momma, parent, or just listen because it's a chance to learn . . . and that's always cool.

Don't forget to leave a comment and tell your friends.

On this episode I chat with Kristyn Emmer (@emmerandearth) owner of Emmer and Earth, a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, soil advocate, and podcast host. Kristyn is passionate about soil (spoiler: soil is alive and dirt is dead) and regenerative agriculture and enjoys educating others about the connection between functional medicine, our overall health and the health of our earth. We discuss everything from hormones to farmers to Salem Sue (she thicc).

Kristyn shared that the best nutritional label you can find, is having a conversation with your local farmer and not the standard label on the side of most foods found in the store. Farmers are truly the stewards of the land they cultivate and when we support them, we're supporting their efforts to restore the soil, raise cattle (cows are not the problem) and build a healthier earth.

I learned so much from this episode, and I'm sure you will too! Check it out! And don't forget to leave a review.

Et cetera, et cetera and some more show notes . . .

• Trigger warning at minute 39:31 Emma briefly references the Uvalde, Texas school shooting as this episode was recorded the day of this tragic event
• Shout out to Emma's friends at Starry Nights Farm in Wisconsin who are soil farmers first, beef farmers second
• Wendell Berry The Body And The Earth By Wendell Berry - 1502 Words | Bartleby
• "4 per 1000" Initiative
• Can Birth Control Affect Who You're Attracted To? - Dr. Jolene Brighten (drbrighten.com)