#076 Understanding Anxiety, OCD, and Safely Tapering Off Meds with Julia Britz

Health Babes Podcast - A podcast by Dr. Becky Campbell & Dr. Krystal Hohn

Dr. Campbell and Dr. Hohn talk with Dr. Julia Britz. She is a naturopathic doctor who specializes in integrative mental health. Her areas of focus include OCD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and psychiatric medication tapering. We learn about Dr. Julia's journey with anxiety and OCD and how she was able to manage and overcome it. We discuss the difference between healthy anxiety and bad anxiety, and where it comes from. Listen as they unpack the pros and cons of different therapies, which supplements and nutrients are beneficial, and how tapering off psych meds can be done in a safe and effective manner with professional help.   TOPICS: Meet Julia (00:51)  Good & bad anxiety (04:29) Tools for managing anxiety (09:10) Therapies for ocd & anxiety (14: Meditation (19:33) Tapering off medication safely (23:38) Histamine and medication (25:58)  Julia’s journey with medication (29:37) Nutrients and supplementation for mental health (37:36) Supporting your mental health (40:08)   MORE FROM THE HEALTH BABES:   Did you know? You have a chance to win 1 of 2 prizes, with a giveaway in every episode! Leave a review to win, and don’t forget to subscribe for future episodes!   Follow on Instagram @drjuliabritz Visit her website drjuliabritz.com    Find more from Dr. Becky Campbell and Dr. Krystal Hohn at DrBeckyCampbell.com Consult with us one on one HERE   Follow Dr. Becky and Dr. Krystal on Instagram @drbeckycampbell and @drkrystalhohn, follow the Health Babes Podcast @healthbabespodcast Find us on Facebook, on Pinterest, and on YouTube   Get resources on how best to support your thyroid HERE Wondering if you have histamine intolerance? Take THIS QUIZ and receive a free histamine guide Get answers to your health questions HERE