Mental Maps

Herbal medicine is quickly becoming one of the most popular tools for wellness, especially mental health. But is it right for you? In this episode Clinical herbalist Bonnie D'Arcangelo discusses how to navigate the herbal medicine space, finding root causes, and tips in improving wellness. 
 
Bonnie D'Arcangelo is a clinical herbalist, researcher and owner of AEtherbal. Bonnies work focuses on utilizing herbal medicines across the health spectrum and providing education on how these are used properly. 
 
To learn more about Bonnie's work check out her website: http://bonniedarcangelo.com/
 
Want to watch this discussion in video? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalmapspodcast
 
Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife

Is hypnotherapy real? And if so, how does it actually work? In this episode with hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether we discuss what hypnotherapy is and how it can improve mental illness. 
Craig Meriwether is a clinical hypnotherapist, writer, and teacher. His work in hypnotherapy focuses on creating transformational change fin behavior and mental health issues. 
 
Follow Criag's work at: https://craigmeriwether.com/craig-meriwether-hypnotherapist/
 
Want to watch this discussion in video? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalmapspodcast
 
Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife
 
keywords: hypnotherapy, subconscious mind, healing, mental health, brain states, placebo effect, self-hypnosis, neuroplasticity, mental wellness

Dr. Sophia Cavalleri PhD is a ethnobotanist, researcher and co-owner of Ristolab in Pollica, Italy. She is a leading researcher and advocate for the  sustainable living practices of Mediterranean Blue Zones and the benefits at a personal and social level.
 
In this episode we discuss how the Mediterranean diet is more than just food it a way of life. Dr. Sophia discusses the daily practices involved in Mediterranean living which is believed to be at the core of longevity. We discuss how you can create these daily rhythms, along with the food, in your life to enhance health and improve longevity. 
 
To learn more about Risolab check out: https://ristolab.bio/
You can follow Dr. Cavalleri's work on Instagram @sofilleri or LinkedIn @Dr.SofiaCavalleri
 
Want to watch this discussion in video? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalmapspodcast
 
Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife
 
keywords: Mediterranean diet, sustainability, traditional herbs, local food, mindful eating, ecological knowledge, health, community, seasonal living

Dr. Samantha Huguelet is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in reproductive mental health. Her work focuses on prevention and intervention for women who are attempting to become pregnant, pregnant, or in the postpartum stages of life. In this episode we discuss the underlying causes for mental health issues for new mothers and tools to prevent and treat these issues. 
 
Follow Dr. Samantha on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/samantha-huguelet-3308826
ECHO Program: https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM17811847816572CJB6XNJ6R
 
Want to watch this discussion in video? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalmapspodcast
 
Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife
 
keywords: postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, reproductive psychiatry, hormonal influence, mental health treatment, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, maternal health, neurochemistry, postpartum support
 

Alan Bodnar is a researcher, neurophilospher, and author whose focus is on understanding on harnessing control over automatic responses. His book The Self Driving You, is focused on gaining control of emotions and thoughts through cognitive restructuring.
In this episode we discuss automatic emotions and thoughts, why it is so difficult to create change, and practical ways to create new neural connections to gain control of your brain. 
Follow Alan's work:
Instagram: @selfdrivingyou
Web: https://www.theselfdrivingyou.com/
 
Want to watch this discussion in video? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mentalmapspodcast
 
Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife
 
keywords: neuroscience, habits, mindfulness, self-control, neuroplasticity, system one, system two, mind wandering, behavior change

Dr. Sarah Michaud is a clinical psychologist, author and podcast host. Her work focuses on co-dependency and addiction. Using over 30 years of experience, Dr. Michaud discusses what co-dependency actually is, how to heal from it, and the complexities of healing from addiction. 
 
Following Dr. Michauds work at: https://drsarahmichaud.com/
Leaving Crazy Town Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaving-crazytown/id1755264081
Co-Crazy: One Psychologist's Recovery from Codependency and Addiction: A Memoir and Roadmap to Freedom
 
Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife
 
Keywords: codependency, addiction, mental health, relationships, self-awareness, recovery, emotional health

Dr. Kevin Smith is a board-certified chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, speaker, and author. His works focuses on root cause issues for chronic health conditions such as pain syndromes and musculoskeletal issues. 
 
In this episode we discuss the functional health causes to pain conditions and the six pillars he believes to be the root for wellness and health. We discuss the impact pain issues have on mental health and how to create healing in chronic pain conditions. 
 
You can follow Dr. Kevin's work at https://www.chronicpa.com/
On Instagram @kevinsmithdc
On LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/kevinsmithdc
 
Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife
 
keywords: functional health, pain management, holistic wellness, prevention, autoimmune, chiropractic, metabolic health, chronic pain, health pillars

William Henderson is the founder of LunarLife, an AI powered Personal Timing Intelligence platform that focuses on aligning biological rhythms with lunar phases and solar activity. In this episode we discuss how lunar phases, universal cycles, and solar activity impact life, including mental health. 
 
To learn more about LunarLife check out their website: https://www.lunarlife.me/
 
Mental Maps is brought to you by Arukah Well, a virtual holistic mental health service. To learn more check out www.arukahwell.co or on Instagram @arukahwelllife
 
Keywords: celestial movements, lunar cycles, personal timing, mental health, decision-making, lunar life, astrocast, astro pulse, geomagnetic storms, circadian rhythms