Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes

00:00 Intro & Schizophrenia Research Overview 00:11 Genetic and Environmental Foundations 00:31 Neurotransmitters and the Dopamine Hypothesis 01:56 Role of Stress and Trauma 03:32 Neurological Findings in Schizophrenia 06:59 Autoimmune Disorders and Inflammation 10:04 Inflammation & Immune System Impact 13:06 Stress Hypothesis and PTSD Link 15:44 Childhood Trauma and Brain Development 17:01 Physical Stress & Sleep Deprivation 17:59 HPA Axis, Cortisol, and Neurotoxicity 20:31 Hormonal Influences: Estrogen, Testosterone, Oxytocin 27:00 Testosterone Effects in Men & Women 31:02 PCOS, Testosterone & Psychosis Risk 34:39 Oxytocin's Role in Stress and Social Function 35:46 Gut Microbiome and Schizophrenia 38:42 Microbiome Imbalances and Supplementation 41:06 Diet, Blood Markers & Monitoring Insights 43:13 Wearable Tech & Digital Biomarkers 44:08 Medication Impacts & Side Effects 45:53 Sleep Disruption and Psychotic Symptoms 47:07 Deep Sleep, Memory & Inflammation 50:53 Sleep Architecture in Schizophrenia 53:01 Antipsychotics, Fatigue, and Motivation 54:25 Vagus Nerve & Parasympathetic System 55:28 Neuromodulation: Ultrasound & Alternatives 56:34 Key Takeaways: Stress, Inflammation, and Recovery 58:00 Q&A: Oxytocin Nasal Spray & New Therapies 59:09 Empowerment and Reducing Relapses 01:00:31 Menopause, Estrogen & Late-Onset Schizophrenia 01:01:31 GABA, Glutamate, and Brain Chemistry Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 Introduction & Overview of Emerging PTSD Treatments 00:31 EMDR: Gold Standard Trauma Processing 01:53 Who Benefits Most from EMDR 02:31 Cognitive Behavioral Therapies & CPT 03:23 CPT Techniques: Reframing Trauma 04:43 Benefits of CPT for PTSD Symptoms 05:17 Prolonged Exposure Therapy & VR Integration 06:16 Processing Memories with Wise Mind 07:27 Desensitization & Reducing Avoidance 09:05 Handling Triggers & Building Empowerment 10:38 Medications: SSRIs & Prazosin 11:57 Evaluating Medication vs Holistic Approaches 13:00 Psychedelics for PTSD: MDMA, Psilocybin, LSD 14:43 Mechanisms & Evidence for Psychedelic Therapy 17:01 Psilocybin: Neurogenesis and Mindfulness 18:10 Acceptance & Commitment Therapy with Psychedelics 19:33 LSD-Assisted Psychotherapy & Core Belief Change 21:21 Ego Dissolution & Brain Networks 22:12 Outcomes & Complex PTSD Treatment 23:39 Other Psychedelics & Their Status 24:39 Trauma Sensitive Yoga: Benefits & Caveats 25:48 Yoga for Mindfulness and Body Awareness 27:09 The Role of the Gut Microbiome in PTSD 28:36 Microbiome, Stress Response & Neuroinflammation 30:45 Balancing Gut Health to Aid Healing 31:48 Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Resetting the Stress System 33:04 Biofeedback & Strengthening Vagal Tone 35:04 Empowerment via Vagus Nerve Stimulation 37:36 Non-Invasive Vagal Stimulation Methods 39:21 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for PTSD 41:44 Sleep, Hyperarousal & PTSD 43:37 Addressing Sleep Apnea and PTSD Outcomes 45:01 Targeting Sleep for Better Recovery 46:07 Oxytocin Nasal Spray for Social Connection 47:01 Oxytocin for Reducing Fear and Withdrawal 48:43 Summary: Holistic Treatment Goals for PTSD 51:01 Physical, Interpersonal, and Emotional Tools 53:39 Cognitive and Environmental Strategies 55:25 Wrap Up: Empowerment and System Rebalancing 56:16 Q&A: Audience Questions & ECT Comparison 57:14 Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 Introduction & Goals 01:00 Understanding Anxiety: Symptoms and Roots 03:30 Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn & Flop: The Stress Response 07:00 How Anxiety Affects Mind and Body 10:00 Chronic Anxiety & Stress Physiology 13:00 Traditional Treatments & Their Limits 16:00 Emerging Treatments: TMS, Ketamine, Esketamine 20:00 Vagus Nerve, Gut-Brain Axis & Inflammation 23:00 Microbiome, Peptides & Mood Regulation 27:00 Key Gut Peptides & Anxiety 31:00 Natural Ways to Boost Gut Health & Peptide Activity 36:00 Diet, Supplements, and Probiotics 41:00 Intermittent Fasting for Gut, Mood & Anxiety 48:00 Sleep: The Overlooked Intervention 51:00 Building a Better Sleep Routine 54:00 Holistic Approaches: Healing Body & Nervous System 56:00 Audience Q&A - Microbiome, Diet & Mood 58:00 Final Thoughts, Gradual Change & Goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:00 Welcome & Overview of Depression Treatments 00:16 Emerging Interventions Explored 00:45 Deep Dive: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) 04:01 Effectiveness and Applications of TMS 06:02 Understanding Treatment-Resistant Depression 07:49 Neuroimaging Insights & TMS for Older Adults 11:05 Advances in TMS Targeting and Integration 14:43 Anti-Inflammatory Approaches in Depression 20:41 Inflammation’s Role in Mood Regulation 25:14 Managing Depression: Exercise, Diet, and Lifestyle 27:37 The Power of Diet & Probiotics 32:02 Reducing Stress and Repairing the Nervous System 34:12 Gut Health and Mental Health Connection 40:48 Microbiome, Leaky Gut, and Mood 45:03 Prebiotics, Fermented Foods & Microbiome Support 46:00 Phytotherapy: Herbal Approaches to Depression 48:42 Ketamine & Esketamine for Rapid Relief 51:11 Circadian Rhythms and Sleep in Depression 54:01 Routine, Light Therapy & Relaxation Strategies 55:04 Genomic Sequencing & Tailoring Treatment 56:26 Oxytocin, Chiropractic Care, and Vagus Nerve 59:59 Acupuncture & Innovative Nerve Stimulation 01:00:38 Conventional Checks: Hormones, Nutrition & Diagnosis 01:01:37 Why Depression Is Individualized 01:02:12 Importance of Holistic, Individual Approaches 01:02:35 Q&A: TMS for Substance-Related Brain Changes 01:04:02 Dietary Recommendations & Viewer Thanks 01:05:02 Therapy Protocols for TMS Clients 01:07:30 Exercise, Motivation & Client Engagement 01:08:25 Future Research and Alternative Medications 01:09:12 Closing Remarks & Takeaways Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Physical Impact 19:00 Interpersonal Impact 38:00 Emotional Impact 57:00 Cognitive Impact 1:16:00 Environmental Impact 1:35:00 Spiritual Impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices