Are you dealing with anti-depressants? \xa0Have you been struggling with your happiness? In this episode I talk with Brooke Siem. She is a writer, chef, and speaker whose work on antidepressant withdrawal has appeared in The Washington Post, New York Post, Psychology Today, and more. Her memoir, MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS is the first book on antidepressant withdrawal to hit the mass-market. She is also a Food Network "Chopped" Champion, founder of the newsletter Happiness Is A Skill, and creator of the F*ckit Bucket\u2122.
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Questions I asked:
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What do you want to challenge yourself with?
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How did you get into all this Wellness? Have you always been like this?
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How did you get on Chopped?
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Was it fun to compete in that sense?
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Can you walk us through your journey with depression?
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What are the issues with taking anti-depressants?
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How did you deal with the withdrawal?
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How does exercise factor into this?
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 What about anxiety?
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 How does diet effect these things?
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Where can people find you?
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Topics Discussed:
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Gymnastics and Crossfit.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Chopped.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Depression.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Anxiety.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Medication Withdrawal.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Healthy lifestyle.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Finding happiness.
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Quotes from the show:
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \u201cI think age is just a number and you should do the things that light you up inside.\u201d @brookesiem @SisterhoodSweat
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \u201cIf people, like if they could just. Get help in a different way. I wonder how much of a difference that would make.\u201d @brookesiem @SisterhoodSweat
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \u201cNo one ever says, hey, we need to look at your diet.\u201d @brookesiem\xa0 @SisterhoodSweat
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \u201cDepression is a natural reaction to grief.\u201d @brookesiem\xa0 @SisterhoodSweat
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 \u201cThe more we can educate one another the better off we\u2019ll all be long term.\u201d @brookesiem\xa0 @SisterhoodSweat
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How you can stay in touch with Brooke:
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Website
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Facebook
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Instagram
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS:\xa0https://amzn.to/46Uingz
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Prohibition Bakery:\xa0https://amzn.to/3DnDL07
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Fuckit Bucket
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How you can stay in touch with Linda:
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