093: Mental Health Is Brain Health. Depression, Decision Making, and The Consequences of Modern Day Life with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, MD

Modern life has its many benefits, but it also has consequences when it comes to mental health.  This episode is about the many factors that impact our mental health (from physical health to diet to the choices we make).  Highlights  9:39 How the brain has been ignored in the role of disease outcomes  18:46 Modern life & technology’s impact on our health 38:14 The role of immune and gut health in mental health  48:44 Neuroplasticity explained (and why it’s important) 52:10 Psychedelics and neuroplasticity  Guest:  Dr. Austin Perlmutter Related Episodes:  Podcast 057: The Psychedelic Renaissance: How MDMA & Psilocybin Are Changing Mental Health Treatment with Ronan Levy of Field Trip Health Podcast 087:The Dark Side of Antidepressants, Soaring Suicide Rates in The US, + A New Approach to Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora, MD Podcast 090: Holistic Child Psychology: How Nutrition, Sleep, Screens, and Parenting Impact Mental Health with Dr. Nicole Beurkins Health Resources Healing Hashimoto’s Course Thyroid Lab Guide + Tracker (free)  Recommended Non-Toxic Products Connect With Carly: CarlyJohnsonBrawner.com Instagram: @carlyjohnsonbrawner Sponsors: Organifi (Use code Carly for 20% off) BiOptimize: Magnesium Breakthrough (use code Carly10 for 10% off) Complete Show Notes Here