7 Science-Backed Ways to Defeat Depression | Shawn Stevenson

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In this episode you’ll discover:
* What the leading cause of disability and absenteeism is in the US.
* The truth about how conventional treatments for depression perform.
* How physical activity can improve symptoms of depression.
* The powerful endocrine properties of muscles.
* How exercise can sensitize your brain to pleasure.
* The minimum number of steps you should walk every day for mental health.
* How regularly eating fast food can increase your risk for depression.
* The connection between body mass and MSG consumption.
* What it means to anti-depress your gut.
* How your gut microbes can influence your mental health.
* The shocking truth about the serotonin theory of depression.
* How to support your gut microbiome for better mental health.
* The vicious cycle of sleep deprivation and depression.
* How antidepressants can affect REM sleep.
* The importance of regular sunlight exposure.
* What psychoneuroimmunology is.
* The link between stress, inflammation, and depression.
* How the increase in social media habits have influenced rates of depression.
* Realistic tips for decreasing your screen time.
* How meditation can be used to treat insomnia.
* Why mindfulness modalities can be helpful in improving mental health.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - The modern state of depression
07:30 - Exercise
19:30 - Avoid fast food
30:10 - Anti-depress your gut
46:30 - Improve your sleep quality
52:50 - Reduce inflammation
1:01:12 - Limit social media
1:11:30 - Meditation
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[@melissajackson9458]

I used to take antidepressants, and went to therapy. For years I did this. It made my depression worse and I hardly slept, making me feel suicidal. I decided to stop meds and therapy. Started working out, getting sun and just allowing the feelings to happen. It changed my life. Side note, being a mother of 8, having my last baby 20 months ago at 42, the weight has been a challenge. The moment I start working out, I’m happier, more confident and my husband and I get along better. Sex life gets better too. Also, if my husband works out and I don’t, his high vibes annoy me. When we work out as a family, we’re all happy. Especially if we use the outdoors for part of our fitness. If you’re on the fence about working out and lifting weights, just do it. It will change your life. The eating and better sleeping will follow. Also, GET SOME SUN!!!

[@TheShawnModel]

Wow Melissa! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Depression is not easy and we're glad that you're doing the best you can with what works for you! - Assistan to Shawn

[@dews3340]

Breitenbush Hot Springs Resort and Retreat in Detroit Oregon is a great place for soaking in the hot cold mineral springs outside year round & using the sauna. We use to live in Alaska and would drive to Chena Hot Springs Resort to stay in a cabin. We would go soaking in the hot mineral springs outside under the stars or sunlight watching the wildlife. Hot Springs AR is another fabulous place for soaking in the hot, cold mineral springs. These waters are very healing. We know about limiting social media 😂😂😂🎉. We use the dry sauna mostly every day now for 15 years! Also we do earthing outside cold weather 🥶 or hot weather..dry brushing is great for the body..🎉............. Living in a mold free home near a national park, Ozarks USA

[@shirlebryant9427]

Perfect

[@happygolucky4266]

Great episode. Glad you brought up social media. FYI, studies have shown that women are far more negatively impacted by social media.

[@yvettebennett6170]

I am going to be 55 next week. When I was growing up, fast food was fast, and it was food. I ate Mc Donalds, Taco Bell, Burger King, etc. Now it is not food. You described perfectly what it is now. I noticed in the early 2000's is when it started tasting weird. By around 2010, I was done eating fast food. I told my family I was no longer eating food that tastes horrible and that it no longer tasted like food. I would eat Chick-fil-A once in a while but I quit eating fast food a long time ago. People in Texas love their Sonic and Whataburger. Most people think I am crazy because I havent tried it and we moved here in 2012. Social media is not my jam. I always wondered why I never felt good after being in Facebook, KZbin, etc. I only have those 2 platforms. I rarely go into Facebook maybe once a week for about 10-15min but I get depressed. Its not my jam. I like podcasts here in KZbin but I have to be careful with my time here because too much phone time makes me depressed. I appreciate you sharing your experience in social media. It made me feel like I am normal because so many people think I am strange because I do not do much social media. Thank you. Blessings. 🙏

[@TheShawnModel]

Powerful! You’re definitely not alone in your observations. Thank you for sharing your experience ♥️🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@hipolitoarrieta873]

As I listened to this episode, you pretty much summarized my journey in the past 8 years. Every year I added healthy foods or removed some damaging foods, and now I feel great!

[@TheShawnModel]

You are amazing 🙌🏽

[@colleenhaithcock216]

This is so comprehensive and a bit circular that we come back to stress and inflammation, and our ability to reframe the stressful aspects of our lives

[@TheShawnModel]

Well said! 🙏🏽

[@colleenhaithcock216]

@@TheShawnModel Thank You! I wonder how you can help with the need to reform our school lunch programs? The food industry hires so many people and the transitions to healthy is so important.... Prayer

[@hipolitoarrieta873]

Aw men! I wish I had this episode 8 years ago. How to identify it. How to overcome it and how to never get back to depression. Thank you so much for this information! I have my gmat exam today and I don’t have depression, I am excited about it! :)❤#Happy Monday! Thank you !

[@dews3340]

By the way, Dan Buettner, author of the Blue Zones books, said a few years ago, he moved his family to Miami Florida, so he could walk more, get to know his neighbors and play pickle ball😂. Like him or not he is spot on! We are car-lite! Americans drive far too much. Like Dan Buettner or not he is spot on................. Walkable community works for us, but we are not vegetarians, age 71, physically fit, speaking 3 foreign languages

[@TheShawnModel]

Amazing! We can definitely learn from his assessments (and yours!). Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@dews3340]

@@TheShawnModel okay, I just woke up from a nap. I missed this eclipse and the crowd 😊. Stay safe..... From the Ozarks

[@OpentoEvidence]

Love, Love, Love your Sleep Book. I've read about 30 books this last year on brain and body health. Your book was a favourite. It is so well written. What I liked the most was the way you broke the topic up into 21 strategies. It made it accessible to both the newbie and someone who is more knowledgeable about the topic. I put many of your suggestions into practice and it has greatly improved my sleep. Everyone should read this book. Get a physical copy. Mark it up and reference it frequently.

[@TheShawnModel]

Thank you so much for sending love and kind words! Sleep Smarter is indeed a fantastic resource for improving sleep quality and overall health.Glad this episode resonated with you! - Sarah (Assistant to Shawn)

[@GreenLifeInDublin]

Many thanks for all the work that You do. I have learned a lot over the years. Now I am reading Your book and enjoying every page!

[@TheShawnModel]

Thank you so much for your continued support all throughout!- Assistant to Shawn

[@cindysams2069]

wow Shawn! Great vid! ALL of this has been in my Eating Guide and courses I've put together for over two decades. Glad my clients are on track learning how to bring TRUTH HEALTH about and what it feels and looks like. Thanks for this.

[@TheShawnModel]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! It's fantastic to hear that you're spreading the message of truth and helping people achieve optimal health. Keep up the amazing work with your clients! 😊 - Sarah (Assistant to Shawn)

[@cindysams2069]

@@TheShawnModel thanks sweetheart! I just love that it validates everything I’ve been doing. Great information and I love Shawn’s demeanor and guests.

[@colleenhaithcock216]

My farmers market sells lions Maine mushroom

[@hipolitoarrieta873]

Are you going to watch solar eclipse today?! It is an omen! ❤