Ep. 273 Optimizing Mental Health with Myo-Inositol: Evidence-Based Strategies

Published: May 27, 2023, 7 a.m.

I\u2019m delighted to have Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge back on the show again! She was with me before in Episode 174.\nDr. Roseann is an incredible pediatric mental health expert who utilizes traditional and non-traditional modalities for her patient population. She joins me today to discuss the role of Myo-inositol from a mood and mental health perspective. We dive into what Myo-inositol does in the body, what depletes it, and how the gut and the brain connect with the vagus nerve. We talk about the mental health benefits of Myo-inositol and how it impacts mood disorders- specifically eating disorders and binge eating, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress and anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. We also get into Dr. Roseann\u2019s unique ways of calming the autonomic nervous system and brain inflammation, the current medical model and its limitations, and the impact of trauma.\nI sincerely hope you enjoy listening to today\u2019s interesting and informative conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge!\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nThe benefits of Myo-inositol.\n\nThe impact of having low magnesium in the body.\n\nHow to protect yourself from the depletion of the microbiome.\n\nWhy it is essential to listen to your body.\n\nThe connection between the gut and the vagus nerve.\n\nHow the magic in mental health is in the micro-changes.\n\nWhere to start when helping a teenager or young adult struggling with OCD, anxiety, or depression.\n\nWhy is it important to reframe negative thoughts?\n\nWhat happens when the brain is dysregulated?\n\nWhat is going on in the brain when we\u2019re under stress?\n\nThe root cause of mental illness.\n\nWhat you can do to improve your brain health.\n\nThe role of trauma in mood disorders.\n\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\nCheck out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\nConnect with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge\nOn her website\nDr. Roseann\u2019s podcast, It\u2019s Gonna Be OK!\nEp. 174 \u2013 Identifying and Treating Your Children\u2019s Mental Health: How We Can Be Their Greatest Support with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge