Podcast 208: How to find the root of anxiety & depression & begin the healing work

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Human mental health is infinitely complex. We all battle in different ways, we all struggle, and we all need to learn how to cope, process, feel and experience life’s ups and downs. The fundamental way we do this is by listening to the signals our brain and body send us, like anxiety and depression, and getting to the root of what these mental and physical symptoms are telling us about the imbalance in our life.
In this podcast I speak with holistic board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist and yoga teacher Dr. Ellen Vora about how it is possible to learn to understand and manage our mental health by embracing these signals and listening to what they have to say, how facing the root of our fears and anxiety helps us find true healing, what a functional medicine approach to mental health looks like, why the current system of mental healthcare needs to change, the relationship between psychotropic medication, withdrawal and mental health, and more!
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[@Jernie64]

Ive been on psyhch meds for 30 years, I was also a crack addict, clean for 19 years. I have been tapering off all psych meds since Oct 2018. I have one more left. It was harder, more tortorous than getting off of crack cocaine. My brain went flatline for many months, lost all imagination, memory, my brain was literally empty. I had to isolate in my home because I either yelled or cried, I was the worst version of myself. God led me to taper and He stayed by my side the entire time. I needed them at a time, but now that I am almost finished tapering and my brain is rebooting, I have never been better, more able to process my thoughts and trauma. Thank you for educating us to both of you amazing Drs,

[@timproffit7861]

Amazing. So courageous to go against the modern flow of opinion. Keep it up.

[@createyourreality1111]

You are amazing!

[@Jadedfaeri]

I hope you're doing well! Big kudos to you! ❤️

[@Jernie64]

@@Jadedfaeri best thing I ever did! Life changing!

[@Jadedfaeri]

@@Jernie64 ❤️

[@gaynorbishop9749]

What an INCREDIBLE psychiatrist this lady is! Gosh we'd love to have her in our country too ❤ How fortunate her clients are, what a blessing she is! Dr Caroline Leaf, you are too! 💕

[@AimeeBeeluvz]

This was an incredible incredible incredible discussion-I’ve had actual physical response while listening , almost like sparks being lit all over my body! I was surprised to read so many negative responses. I think the issue is that the concepts you are both reconceptualising are way way ahead of it’s time. I believe a whole generation are in need of mind- body healing. It is SO real. By no means does this invalidate any condition (I understand how real it is as I have been stuck on a hamster wheel of depression for over 10 years and I’m only 29). But we have no clue how to manage our minds so we swing between medicating people, or being judgemental and tell them to be “strong”. When someone gets into a car accident and is paralysed, we spend ALL our resources nurturing their body, taking them to physio, cleaning up their nutrition just to get even a glimmer of being able to walk again. But when someone gets hit by the bus of life over and over again- we expect to it cry out for 1 night, eat ice cream and still be sane? It doesn’t add up. It will take awareness, understanding, research, and most of all time. I look forward to all the great things to come.

[@randomfinds2756]

that is very true.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

A imee Bee, Take a quiet journey inwards daily. Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Feel the stillness flow within you. Make it a daily habit. Do the above meditation daily to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@stephaniephilippe199]

To all care takers, medical professionals, psychologists, and so on... Thank you for your service 🙏🏾

[@zeareid7182]

I was on SNRI antidepressants for a decade, Duloxetine. When I went off them, I went through hell for over a year. Seizures, neurological disturbances, extreme pain and anxiety. Medication does not treat the underlying condition. I'm so glad I discovered Dr Caroline Leaf. I find so much truth in her work through my own human condition and journey.

[@teresagillmer9464]

Dr Leaf is a Neurophisitist she is not a medical Dr .She is a wonderful positive person.A Psychiatrist would probably have put you on medication. She is a Christian and has really taught me that we are fearfully and wonderfully made.No matter what anyone says to us we are valued , loved and precious to Him.

[@deborahcap2226]

Thank you for the encouraging helpful information. The speaker is obviously well educated and intelligent. Praying that the Lord will open her heart and mind to His amazing Love and Truth and free her from witchcraft and whatever else has her bound. Jesus really is The Way, The Truth, and Life!

[@emisky7408]

Yes you are right!How can she help people when she is bound with an occult and with demons of witchcraft ?Shame on you dr Leaf that you did not share the gospel with this dr!,,?Repent and believe in Jesus only and His gospel of John 3,3,6!!!

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

I’m so grateful to listen to you both. Thank you. I’m one who spent years recovering from extreme childhood traumatic abuse. Then was sent to live in a parochial academy for HS years. Then married a military man who was as messed up mentally from childhood as I was. Time went with three children and then getting a RN License. Another dysfunctional marriage. An adult son who the Military Psychiatrists determined I was the one to help this Marine son who I adored, I was the one to help guide him and give him a safe home. Well I lost myself snd my Primary Dr proscribed Zoloft. No counseling. Divorced again-third time. This son was in extreme mental suffering and ended in prison fir DUII. I was in Counseling. Went on a tour of Brazil. Decided to go cold off Zoloft after five years on while on that tour. I had tremendous head pain and lightning cracks. I managed. My Counselor wanted me back on. I did and suffered blisters all over my body and nearly ended in the Burn Center. I knew my mind was tortured and I began attending Science of Mind Church. It’s been a slow slow recovery. But I’m in. I’m healthy and happy and retired. Got my UG in Art and Design with Studio Focus. I have 40 ac of commercial trees. I’m 79 and folks think I’m in mid 60s. Life is beautiful and plan on listening to you both as well as Science and non Evangelical Spirituals. I use plants for medicine and supplements on a healthy diet. I use a touch of THC with CBN for deep sleep. I live where that is legal. My last wish is to find a teacher to lead me through the mushroom experience. 😁👩🏻‍🦳🌺💕my partner is encouraging with my lifestyle and he’s on his own journey. We do Art together and explore Nature, read and listen to Podcasts like yours. 🙏🏽♥️

[@danielkeller4865]

after 10 years of selexa I quit . It was the greatest challenge of my life. It is great to find doctors who actually think about the effects of the drugs they proscribe. thank you Daniel Keller d.c.

[@molly2frodo222]

The reason I choose to be a mental health therapist instead of a psychiatrist is because of the problems the doctor was describing in the video. A doctor’s focus is going to be on a person’s biology and physical health not the other aspects of the person’s health. A therapist will discuss the other aspects of a person’s health like relationships, sleep habits, negative thinking patterns etc.

[@patrisha573]

Thank you so much Dr Leaf I was on medication but I got off and now you have encouraged me and enlighten me on your understanding by using scripture and working on self awareness and I just love the way you describe and explain on this, Thank you, You're a blesseing

[@iamesthere]

2 of my favorite people in the field of psychiatry doing a podcast! Love it, so excited to hear this!!

[@proverbs3193]

Glad to read Gina B’s comment. I actually backed up the video because I thought I misheard “witchcraft” from Dr. Leaf’s guest. Let’s not try to mix witchcraft with Christianity. Dr. Leaf is well known in all Christian circles. Surprised to hear this speaker.

[@annebeck2208]

Will never forget....after being cooped up for months in winter, I started going outside everyday over the course of a week I suddenly started having what felt like horrible allergies and insomnia...but being told by the Dr. that I was depressed and needed meds...really in a week, I suddenly developed depression? His next guess was rheumatoid arthritis, because I said my muscles ached and he could give me a med for that...oh for a pill to fix it all..No, I never found out the problem...when I moved almost everything went away.

[@saronaiker4581]

Going through all after a short term anxiety pill. Pain,imbalance,headaches daily,weakness,fatigue. Dont know what's happening. Staying in bed,taking supplements. It wrecked me. Doctors...they only prescribe I've become someone I dont know

[@rainbowbridgerestoration979]

Sounds like u caught some bad e energy

[@khajababu1403]

iam suffering from severe depression And physical bodily pain symptoms for last 3 months, iam taking two psych meds present.. can i tapper of both clonazepam (0.5 mg) & vortioxetin (10mg) have been using for 3 weeks only.. I don't want to stay on these pills which cannot give me relef rather more I'll feeling.. Please advice me n ur support needed 🙏 iam eagerly waiting for ur reply, I don't want to regret in future help me.. Does his idea helps me to overcome depression and physical pain also.. Please help me out

[@pamddietitian7744]

Amazing !..thank you Coach-Dr. ☺️ I love what you've said ,"Let your Body do the housekeeping works" I agree, Indeed , Body can heal itself through proper Nutrition (plant -Based), proper mindset , exercise .

[@lisaboramlaw5587]

Amazing video and great awareness of these toxic medications. I'm in a process of tarping off SNRI and wish I never got my hands on it and trusting the doctors to know what they are prescribing. No warning whatsoever on what will happen once you are coming off. Suffering from medication tapering is real and extremely difficult. Whoever is reading this please do your research before ever taking them. (SSRI/SRNI) Thank God I'm only dealing with one medication but there are so many others out there in worst situations than I am and my heart goes out to you all.

[@bmajboor7094]

Continue to educate doctors and parents. Thank you.

[@beabeliever9]

I became so discouraged by counselling and psychology and psychiatrists when I realized the only goal they seemed to have was to bring people back to functionality and not to authenticity. Getting someone just back onto a functional path only perpetuates the disfunctional design of our society.

[@mikewilt7857]

It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society....

[@beabeliever9]

@@mikewilt7857 well said.

[@mikewilt7857]

@@beabeliever9 we are living in a day ,where we need to realize, we can be our own guru.....

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@beabeliever9 Be Peacefull by your very nature. Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Feel the stillness flow within you. Make it a daily habit. Do the above meditation daily to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@mikewilt7857 Take a quiet journey inwards and avoid depending on anybody. Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Feel the stillness flow within you. Make it a daily habit. Do the above meditation daily to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@ajaykumara7158]

Learning precious things of Life from you both( precious wonderful persons)

[@erikaserafinarivera1391]

These are my type of people ❤️

[@bryanh8630]

if we don't look at the physiological, psychological and spiritual elements of a person we are not looking at the whole person...there's not a demon behind every lampshade...or depression.....of course sometimes there is...but to condemn someone because they are depressed is disgusting

[@molly2frodo222]

Mental health therapists are trained to provide therapy to deal with the psychological and spiritual elements of a person. A psychiatrist, which is a type of medical doctor, is trained to solely focus on the physical health of a person. That is why they prescribe medication. I am a mental health therapist.

[@bryanh8630]

@@molly2frodo222 yes :) I'm an MFT in los angeles

[@Rastasoul1]

Indeed!

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@Rastasoul1 Daily take a quiet journey inwards. Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Feel the stillness flow within you. Make it a daily habit. Do the above meditation daily to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@Rastasoul1]

@@shyaaammeneen63 well thank you very much!! One love!!

[@shellyguernseycplc760]

The science is phenominal and true science always points us to God. However, I check out when Dr. Leaf's guest brings the words, "witchcraft" and "shamen" into the approach. Those are not interchangable. Only one is truth - God.

[@annas163]

Amen sista🙏

[@shellycervantes4900]

I had to rewind on that statement too! I wish that she would have addressed that in the conversation.

[@caterinaplatt9811]

Yes ma'am!

[@mikeortiz6024]

Pray for her guest who obviously is not recognizing that Jesus is our all in all. I was once blind in darkness, but God rescued me, and now I live in the Light and Truth. This sister needs the light of Christ ...

[@AlexandraNMorgan]

I felt the same way. Not only is it separate from truth but God says if you aren't for me, you're against me. You can't practice witchcraft with a patient and expect God to be present. That's an invitation to divination

[@doingwhatiwant4189]

Big fan of both!

[@annas163]

Whichcraft??😬 She will never find the selution in that!! The only selution is to know that you are a creation of God the creatior!🙌he is the one who gives purpose!! receiving him is the beginning for change 🙌

[@rockerune]

At first I stopped listening when she mentioned witchcraft. Then I went back and listend some more just in case i misunderstood something. Just after 18:00 she says: "Praying for someone, laying on hands, sending good vibrations is all the same thing". Sorry, but it most certainly is not. That is not biblical at all.

[@annas163]

@@rockerune I agree 🙌

[@truthseeker632]

I thought Caroline leaf claims to be a Christian - or is that just the way she thought she could quickly spread her pseudoscience.

[@julielynne68]

Racism, witchcraft..I thought this was about anxiety? A bit disappointed in this podcast.

[@amp-adorationchurch1482]

@@rockerune Big red flag! Witchcraft not matter which way you put is evil and demonic.

[@TrishBlackwell]

Thank God I have found your channel stay blessed

[@carolineleaf4610]

Thank you sister for listening and God bless you, why I was praying this morning the Holy Spirit now ministry to me that I should bring you more close to the Lord because there's something big coming to your family before the ending of this month but the demons around don't want that to happen, you need to stay strong in prayers this time around. May the good Lord continue to guide you and grant you all your heart desires through Christ our Lord Amen 🙏, I will like to share something important information with you if you don't mind just contact me personally at my Gmail address below OK. [e-mail]

[@stefaniam.]

And the brain shock waves... What an awful feeling!!! I've gotten off SSRI's before (on again now), and yeah it's rough, and I tapered.. it was still difficult.

[@cariapieters3191]

Its a horrible feeling

[@chadparsons50]

Free speech is so important.

[@liiastrosnider5578]

Thank you for the useful video. I want to share my result. my son had depression amid numerous stresses, we went to the clinic, he was lying, prescribed antidepressants, but unfortunately day by day he was getting worse, he was prescribed other antidepressants, he was worse, walked like a zombie, it was painful to look like a smart guy, handsome and suddenly it turns into something. I was advised to give him cellular nutrition and after a month he recovered! About a year has passed and everything is in order, the depression has not returned. Cellular nutrition is a great thing !!!

[@karenmellett9232]

What did you do??

[@liiastrosnider5578]

@@karenmellett9232 watch this video and under the video there is a link where you can order products kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoWzdnmKfsl8aLM

[@khajababu1403]

Will u explain shortly what she told in video to come out of depression? 🙏 please. iam suffering from severe depression And physical bodily pain symptoms for last 3 months, iam taking two psych meds present.. can i tapper of both clonazepam (0.5 mg) & vortioxetin (10mg) have been using for 3 weeks only.. I don't want to stay on these pills which cannot give me relef rather more I'll feeling.. Please advice me n ur support needed 🙏 iam eagerly waiting for ur reply, I don't want to regret in future help me.. Does his idea helps me to overcome depression and physical pain also.. Please help me out

[@NazleyD]

Thank you Dr Leaf 🙏🏼❤️ This was super helpful ✨ God bless you

[@tinyzoo]

This was superfantastic. Wish you had a list of local doctors who are in alignment with your knowledge and ideas so we could find a safe place to heal. Not all medical providers are equal.

[@rfiafia]

I'd like to hear more about the autoimmune issues.

[@JANEJENYASMITH]

Same I'm asplenic

[@Frecklesthekat]

Just bought the book on Amazon...Can't wait to dive into it!! Geri

[@cynthiasundberg980]

Excellent women!

[@patriciarichardson5570]

Witchcraft...absolutely not.

[@LR3Dtrio]

Glad you caught that, I had to rewind if she really said that

[@michaelenesanders8218]

can someone please explain what she meant by"witchcraft" what is that??

[@patsmailable]

After spending many years playing with energy through REIKI and other new age practices, I have recently learned from Dr. Leaf, that All spirits good and evil interact with us through our minds. We need the learn how to discern.

[@maggienicols-anothervoice671]

Witches were demonised . They were just women and some men who worked with natural medicines, herbs etc. They were midwifes and healers of all kinds. They were a threat to those in power and were slandered as being linked to Satan. It was a horrendous witch hunt to drive people of the land. It led to the enclosures and more and more land and power in fewer hands. They are demonising complimentary therapists again because they are a threat to the pharmaceutical companies’ profits.

[@maggienicols-anothervoice671]

@@michaelenesanders8218 see my post about the slander of the early natural practitioners as devil worshippers. It was lies by people in power.

[@elielsolis]

I’ve put a lot of thought in to this. And I’ve come to conclusion that our mind is our greatest gift but also the cause of our suffering. Being awaken to this world that is hash and cruel. Salomon said it in the book of Ecclesiastes.. “ the futility of life”.. deep down in our subconscious we are confronted with death and meaningless reality. And that understanding of it causes anxiety and depression and sickness. I always think of Genesis. It’s a curse which we must bear. Adam and Eve ate some forbidden thing and our eyes where open to know death. This cause suffering. We where never meat to be this awake. So now we ask our self the question why? and this constant seeking to find meaning and peace within.. it’s a constant battle that has no end. And honestly that answer is not gonna be found here in this world. I believe that is why Christ came. He understood this clearly. The way to life is Jesus in the resurrection. That’s the way I see it.

[@DavyJonesPoliton]

Thanks Doc, i was amazed with the lecture you have presented in different forum especially when you relate most of it in relation to God... Praying for you n family there.. God bless

[@Rebelwellnesslmt]

Thank you for talking about this subject.

[@monicsala6639]

My whole life has also always been "why" as well. Absolutely!

[@coolface5635]

Recently started Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess..such a great read!

[@DebbieSparrow]

I lost my Show Horse.. he was so beautiful and healing for me. I can't replace him.. my heart is so broken. My cardiologist said I have broken heart syndrome. Not sure if I believed him. But now I'm on heart meds.

[@shellyfister106]

I’M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS 😢PRAYING FOR YOU 💖

[@gravityworks777]

I am sorry to hear about your horse, I pray you find peace in your heart. ♥️

[@bjc203]

So much to take in.Thank you both for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@INNERACADEMIA]

Beautiful 🔮✨🧝‍♀️🍄I love working with the mysterious, unseen realm as a spiritual person who is not tied to a single religion but open to various cultures and POVs with curiosity, and an open mind. Appreciate the mention of witchcraft, shamanism, etc.

[@allieway1]

completely agree! there's a lot of narrow-minded people commenting on this in a negative way but spirituality has many different forms and all of them are valid.

[@INNERACADEMIA]

@@allieway1 yes! Exactly 💯

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@allieway1 Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Feel the stillness flow within you. Make it a daily habit. Do the above meditation daily to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@shyaaammeneen63]

A cademia, Take a quiet journey inwards daily. Reduce negative thoughts. Its quite simple. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing negative thoughts-anxiety For a relaxed life sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for around 10-15 minutes or more. Let thoughts come. Slowly negative thoughts will reduce and relax the mind. Whenever you are free during the day or night before sleep sit or lie down still for a few minutes and observe your breath. Being still reduces negative thoughts. Feel the stillness flow within you. Make it a daily habit. Do the above meditation daily to have a good life. Best wishes and prayers. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor.

[@karenkurdijinian2069]

Thank you both for this great conversation . The classic medicine put the doctors and scientists in a box that they cannot come out of the box .A big no no no ,stay in the box . But Humanities achievements in real medicine could come together where we can work with psyche energy with new technics and modalities for the good of this biological body as Energy structure .💝🙏🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@molly2frodo222]

Mental health therapists are already doing this. Therapists are trained to deal with the psychological and spiritual aspects of a person. Psychiatrists, a type of medical doctor is trained to solely deal with the physical health. They prescribe psychiatric medicine and do not do therapy. To receive therapy you have to see a mental health therapist not a psychiatrist.

[@karenhockensmith445]

I love how you build up your colleagues. We need more of that in the world.

[@kirsteenniven5111]

Powerful questions raised: What are your sleep habits? How is your diet & digestion? Relationships? Job? Are you disenfranchised or marginalised? Do you have a locus of control or autonomy in your work? Do you have a connection to purpose and meaning? When we begin a dialogue, we should show up as a beginner.

[@tman5634]

I came here to try & understand what's happening to me, to my mind...& this has given me some kind of clarity, though the only time I experience mind chatter, is when it's extreme, it's almost constant, during/after a state of quite deep depression. The first time it happened many years ago, it frightened me as I couldn't switch off from it, it was a constant dialog of chatter, like commentary. Through my depression, I realised that I had nothing else to think about, as i'd lost interest in almost everything & life felt very uneventful, very boring. I'd lost interest in all the things I previously found interesting, exciting & worthy. After alot of stresses in life this past 2 years, i've unfortunately gone back into a depression & the same feelings, plus recently this mind chatter, which at times i've found very dibilatating. Luckily, as much as I don't like it, theres only been a few times were it's overwhelmed me, which has made me panic. In my first episode of it many years ago, it was so constant that I had to play loud music much of the time, to drown it out. I'm hoping that, as I come out of my depression & I gain back interests in things, in life...it will again subside. My understanding is that it comes on with me, when my mind is empty of thought, of what is usually my interests, yes even washing up & daily tasks. I call it an empty head & mind, that requires something to do...so it chats, mind chatter. I hope that this is understood to the professionals here & maybe helps others. Thank you & all the best to all.

[@khajababu1403]

Will u explain shortly what she told in video to come out of depression? 🙏 please. iam suffering from severe depression And physical bodily pain symptoms for last 3 months, iam taking two psych meds present.. can i tapper of both clonazepam (0.5 mg) & vortioxetin (10mg) have been using for 3 weeks only.. I don't want to stay on these pills which cannot give me relef rather more I'll feeling.. Please advice me n ur support needed 🙏 iam eagerly waiting for ur reply, I don't want to regret in future help me.. Does his idea helps me to overcome depression and physical pain also.. Please help me out

[@mariemonn8912]

I wish it was more focus on just the subject of the root of anxiety & depression & begin to heal. It appear they needed to have a separate separate so they could catch up with each other and the interviewer information.

[@fcsloiola]

Did this other person say she practices witchcraft with her patients? Dr Leaf as always so much knowledge this lady has, wow.

[@MbrBuy]

Talk, talk, talk

[@rainbowbridgerestoration979]

Where I come from...as someone who is honest about myself our local therapists don't tell us to feel what we feel they say put ur feet on floor and focus on that if u want to cry

[@rainbowbridgerestoration979]

HOW TOXIC IS THAT??? They also were told i am an exaddict....SO THEY GAVE ME ATTEROL AND SAID NOT TO STOP IT WHEN I SAID I FELT WORSE...SAID IT TAKES A FEW WEEKS TO LEVEL OUT..I WALKED OUT AND NEVER WENT BACK NOR WILL I SHUT UP IF MY ADULT KIDS WANTTO SEEK THWIR HELP ITS NOOOT HELPFUL

[@LawnCareLady]

i didn't listen to the who thing but my understanding is that Dr.Leaf is a Christian, and I'm guessing the guest is too. My confusion is this : how does a Christian endorse an accupuncturist (spelling awful) and yoga instructor? I soooooo crave hearing from Christian practictioners who don't stray into Eastern religions. I say this not to be a jerk but because I HONESTLY really struggle with the stress of one truth colliding with a half truth. But I do enjoy listening in on this! And I certainly admire Dr. Leaf's body of work and her brave evangelism. Kudos to any Christian, actually. But why isn't Christ enough?

[@vickeysteffin8061]

I was getting into Dr. Caroline nit when she was smiling and nodding yes when that girl was talking about

[@vickeysteffin8061]

witchcraft I was like no way! Run!

[@maggienicols-anothervoice671]

@@vickeysteffin8061 witches were just the early medical herbalists. They did not practice evil. That was demonisation by those who wanted to grab land and accumulate power. They were midwives and healers, doing good not harm. Christ would never have sanctioned such a massacre of those women. His love of all has been twisted by Patriarchal orthodox power hungry religion to benefit those in power.

[@gravityworks777]

I, too, was shocked to see Dr. Leaf with this woman who seems very nice but is practicing witchcraft, yoga, and reiki... all occult practices. The Lord is very clear on what He thinks of witchcraft and those who practice it. I was in the occult/new age movement for almost 20 years and went through training for Reiki but have since renounced all of my occult activity. Thank you for your amazing Grace Father God!!! I pray for both of these wonderful women and ask you to bless them. God is good all the time... ♥️

[@kathleenbrito2187]

Excellent interview, but I never caught the name of the Dr you were interviewing. I’d like to follow her also. Thanks!

[@lillianbland2712]

I have just lost a friend because of the doctors not knowing what to do taking him off the medication so soon and not knowing how to help him it's so sad to have lost a friend unnecessary 😞

[@marydesmond2102]

Thank you both

[@snoopy1965]

You are fantastic! God love blessings and abundance

[@dana-kn5tk]

Can you share the study info you reference to medications not working? I want to share it.

[@DebbieSparrow]

I love how slow she talks...

[@oliverkent7158]

Look at what the older anti psychotics did to people side effects worse than any symptoms . On the other hand is not lithium helpful in stabilising bipolar ?

[@oliverkent7158]

The medical model of psychiatry has failed millions. The spiritual aspects of disease the medical profession can't handle.

[@molly2frodo222]

Mental health therapists are trained to deal with the psychological and spiritual aspects of a person. Psychiatrist, a type of medical doctor, is trained to only focus on physical health which is why they prescribe medicine and not provide therapy. If someone wants psychological help, they should see a mental health therapist not a psychiatrist. You go to a psychiatrist for psychiatric medicine.

[@HAPPYHEARTPARADE4]

My 2 girls are 15 and 12 and 2 different places have said they need to be on a low dose of Zoloft and I disagree

[@annas163]

That's so sad to hear..... I pray that the love of Jesus will manifest in there body's... !

[@elenalarios3831]

My son was told by his therapist that anxiety was caused by a chemical imbalances. Is this true?

[@ginabaham1747]

So disappointed that the guests is talking about witchcraft and other religions but she doesn’t mention God. Carolina Leaf what happened to your faith?

[@brethahuncho2824]

She didn’t mention your god love

[@precious4111]

She seemed to work a little around it but surprised she seems so connected to her. Maybe need to have a talk privately with her about God and the Bible

[@breakthroughnow7841]

Yes the bible does say burn all witchcraft books and items used for it. Why didn't Dr. Leaf question her about that remark? So disappointed in her and her guest.

[@maggienicols-anothervoice671]

@@breakthroughnow7841 Christ is love not witch-hunts and massacres of innocent nature practitioners. Witch craft is just working with nature . It has nothing to do with devil worshipping. That was a twisted fantasy of patriarchal power hungry men projected onto healers and midwives. Natural medicines are being demonised again because they interfere with pharmaceutical profits. It is frightening how far from Christ’s teaching of love, patriarchal religion has strayed.

[@mddkarr5]

Thank you JESUS for Dr. Caroline Leaf!!! One question - why is she doing this with someone who practices witchcraft? I really am just curious, so please don't anyone get offended .

[@truthseeker632]

Because Caroline is a fraud and pretends to be a Christian to make more money

[@jeanieleonard1731]

Birds of a feather....

[@caterinaplatt9811]

@@truthseeker632 judgement because she has a professional conversation with a woman who seems to be pagan?

[@ALB80]

@Daletta Curtis my thought too

[@kathycarter3344]

Fantastic information that I do believe in. How can we find a local psychiatrist that believes in this practice? Thank you

[@lotaayson9645]

Watching interview of BIOLOGIST Jeremy Griffith explanation of a Human condition is the answer tam seeking Why ? Regarding the " ROOT" IN CHILDHOOD, TRUTH I HAVE A HAPOY CHILDHOOD ; CANT REMEMBER SOMETHING A TRUMA, BUT IN MY TEEN. YEARS WAS STUCK IN FAIRY TALES ROMANCE ; NOT IN SYNC IN REALIT6 IN LIFE ABOUT 💘;

[@Noname-hs5lx]

Can you tell me more this is what they put me on 2017 600mg lyrica, seroquel 300mg 120mg dueloxine, plus others

[@cs5708]

Thanks for this interesting podcasts docs. You guys mention how you shouldn't take meds every alternative day if tapering off, but don't mention why? That's what I'm doing :-/

[@miragaiamaia8966]

every med is different from the other, but from what i understood, cutting the dose to halph is a bigger step than what it should be. the dose needs to be reduced gradually, not by halph, beeing halph a pill or alternative days. this is because your body needs more time to adjust to the new chemestry, to create new circuits and find a new ballance. they said it could takemonths, a year or more to quit the meds, it all deppends on each one's reaction. allways talk to your doctor about it and share with them what you feel and think in the process. the thing is, the majority of the doctors are "tired" or pressured by the farmaceuticals to keep people on meds, so choose your doctor wisely.

[@maggienicols-anothervoice671]

@@miragaiamaia8966 It took six years to get my daughter of a relatively low dose of Risperidone. Partly this was because there was so much resistance from psychiatrists so we had to do it really gradually so they didn’t have an excuse to put her on a higher dose if she got distressed in public. She did it! Off all of it. We reduced once a week by a small amount for a while and then twice a week so 5 milligrams to 4 and a half once a week for a few weeks and so on. She’s been off it for two years. We had such a struggle with mental health professionals for decades but now she has a really understanding social worker who we could be honest with. Good luck . Trust your wisdom and go at your own pace with patience. It’s worth taking all the time you need so you can stay off the drugs unless there is a safe space where you can go more quickly.

[@lindamora7]

But is the trade off healthy though? Trading sleep for fulfillment?

[@lisap3344]

A healthy balance is essential

[@Jottol1]

Any person shows up as a beginner

[@lisap3344]

I’ve always believed that mind altering Medications only suppress a persons real feeling. Allow your feelings to flow , we are all human and in my opinion the healthcare field is always too quick to Prescribe a pill . Get informed and get facts before trusting anyone with your health 👍🏻

[@ambarleyva1249]

I did she just say that she practice witchcraft? If so, what the heck is going on. Dr. Leaf is why she interview so much witchcraft and he’s OK with that. That’s for sure hatred but to bring awareness.

[@elenalarios3831]

Witchcraft? God says witchcraft is an abomination to Him.

[@Gabrielle_1]

21:35

[@willeminabyl7683]

Please give me the name of your guest speaker

[@HappyHolyHealthyLife]

Wow! Hearing that the American diet is harder to get off of than cocaine is amazing!

[@miragaiamaia8966]

it breaks my heart reading the comments addressing the use of the word witchcraft... i am sorry that the people who wrote those comments don't get the meaning of it yet. i am sorry that some people are still blind by religious beliefs to put down such interisting talk. one could almost do a sociological theses about this... when someone is doing something out of the box, paving new roads, using new technics, whatever, in a world stressed out by strict rules, what other word can you use? do you know what a metaphor is? are you really judging their faith by their use of the word witchcraft in this context, when they are helping people recovering from a terrible state of existence? ...

[@Rainbow-oo8tn]

Blood over Intent on KZbin to add your name to the Book of Life. Wake up whole complete hurry!

[@timproffit7861]

I'll check it out.

[@leroysnelling2666]

Too many fake smiles that don't match what is being said. It bothers my peace listening to this. I'm done.

[@Lindash04]

Very good ❤️. Pls talk slower. Sorry

[@evadeanu1]

You can listen at a lower speed

[@kristielavigne8057]

Lost me at doing witchcraft. Thought Caroline was Christian

[@desert-rose-77]

It's quite difficult to follow what Dr Caroline is saying, her accent is the problem here.

[@lotaayson9645]

First clarifying or understanding 🤔 Thru FB ; and grateful to " SADHGURU ENLIGHTEN SOME FACT ( KEPT SECRET KEPT IN INNERMOST SUBCONSCIOUS MIND; and with Start during Mercury retrograde And my Journey to unknown Start with " DIVINE GUIDANCE A " BOOK Of JOY" by Holliness DAi LAmA AND Archbishop TUTU , just pass away

[@veefreedom8174]

Gee, they all talk too much, same thing over and over, all you need change your thoughts and the mind will follow, they are so boring. All the speakers.

[@cryptos4us49]

All you need Allah in your life and heart. It can cure anything

[@lindasmith9006]

We are christians

[@cryptos4us49]

@@lindasmith9006 even then

[@roxanncorston9403]

JESUS IS THEE ONE

[@anneiconex1473]

The guest speaker might have good ideas but she’s not christian ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️