Ep. 27 - The Faces Of Mental Health

Just in time for Mental Health Awareness month, we tackle the subject on Ep. 27. Our friends Alyssa and Eric join us to talk about our struggles with depression, anxiety and overall wellbeing. Unlike our last episode with them, it is a little less funny but we go a lot deeper, talking about things that are hard for most people to say out loud, us included.

This is a long episode but we cover things like how diet and exercise affect mood, our strategies for dealing with mental issues, reprogramming your brain, concussions, and how mental health isn't separate from general health. Your brain is part of your body and you need to look after it.

This is a deeply personal episode which we hope helps people know they aren't alone. Everyone will face emotional struggles and mental health issues at some point in their life. Don't be afraid to speak about it and ask for help.

Show Notes:

• Book by Matthew Walker - "Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams" The author is a credible sleep researcher and his book will scare you into sleeping more.  
• Book by Michael Pollan - "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence"
• Ben Greenfield Podcast - "It All Starts With Your Gut: How your Bacteria & Intestinal Inflammation Affect Your Mood, Health, Longevity & More!" 
• Not Another Boring Creatine Guide: Answers to FAQs and Lesser-Known Benefits 
• Ben Greenfield Podcast - "A Whole New Way to Deal with Stress, Trauma & PTSD in Just Seconds: The First Clinically Validated Wearable That Helps You De-Stress, Focus, Sleep and Stay Energized and Remain Calm"
• Winston's blog on Training for the Outdoors, Simplified
• Ep. 7 - Barbells and Backpacks
• Ep. 20 - Injury Prevention and Rehab with Allison Gaudet

 

Follow Alyssa Payne "Alyssa Outdoors" Instagram and Eric Goldring on Instagram 
Alyssa and Eric's van life at www.stealthcampervans.com and on Instagram

 

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