788. Brainwashing

It’s estimated that 600 million people worldwide suffer from depression. According to the CDC, from August 2020 to February 2021, anxiety or depression has increased 41.5%. Dr. Martin thinks that number is even higher! When Dr. Martin refers to brainwashing, he’s literally talking about washing your brain. Getting rid of the debris from the energy it uses. It’s like a self-cleaning oven, but it only works when you’re sleeping. If you’re suffering from depression or anxiety, you’re likely secreting high levels of cortisol. When this happens, you’re not sleeping properly, and your brain isn’t getting washed. This can become a major issue and Dr. Martin explains why in this episode.