In this solo episode, Melyssa focuses on the significant impact of lifestyle medicine on mental health. Coinciding with Lifestyle Medicine Week 2024 and Mental Health Awareness Month, Melyssa shares her insights on how lifestyle behaviors can serve as therapeutic interventions. She elaborates on the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—physical activity, plant-predominant eating patterns, effective stress management, healthy sleep, positive social connections, and avoidance of risky substances. Melyssa also reflects on her personal experiences, including the emotional challenges of losing her dog, Buddy, and emphasizes the importance of taking small, manageable steps to improve well-being. Tune in for practical advice, heart-to-heart discussions, and an invitation to her upcoming presentation on Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health taking place May 30th, 2024 at 6pm EST! Register at heatlhylivingdoesnthavetosuck.com/events

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00:00 Welcome to Healthy Living Doesn't Have to Suck Podcast
00:36 Celebrating Lifestyle Medicine Week 2024
01:22 The Power of Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health
02:45 Discovering Lifestyle Medicine: A Personal Journey
03:36 The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
05:23 Navigating Personal Struggles with Lifestyle Medicine
18:38 Making Small, Positive Changes for Mental Health
21:12 Join the Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health Presentation
21:37 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Engage