Revisited - Healthy Aging - The Link Between Nutrition and Brain Health with Dr. James Greenblatt
Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
Release Date: 08/02/2023
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Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
This isn’t just another episode—it’s a milestone! We’re excited to share that Beyond The Balance Sheet is evolving into something new. Starting today, our podcast will be called Unintended Consequences. Why the change? As we’ve grown and listened to you, our audience, we’ve realized our conversations go beyond traditional definitions of success. We’re diving deeper into the ripple effects of decisions—both intentional and unexpected—on mental health, families, careers, and more. With this new name and expanded focus, Unintended Consequences will explore the stories, lessons,...
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Beyond The Balance Sheet Podcast
In this episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Arden shares that the podcast is going on a brief hiatus. It will return in June 2024 with a fresh, new spin. Please stick around – we’ll be bringing you top-notch guests, including professionals and individuals with inspiring personal journeys. During our new podcast, we'll be shedding light on stories of resilience and addressing challenging topics not often discussed. Ensure you're subscribed to our newsletter for updates on the upcoming show. You can sign up on our website at . Although Diana and I will continue as co-hosts, we...
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Revisited - Ketamine Infusion Therapy: Expert Dr. Craig Heacock Discusses Safe Protocols & Risks
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In this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Dr. Craig Heacock joins us. He is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist and addiction specialist in Colorado and the host and co-producer of the podcast Back from the Abyss: Psychiatry in Stories. First, Dr. Heacock gives us a brief history of ketamine from the last fifty years as an FDA-approved drug. We talk about how ketamine became a go-to treatment for resistant depression and bipolar disorder. Tune in as Dr. Heacock reveals how a state-of-the-art assessment delivery and follow-up for ketamine would look like. IN THIS EPISODE:...
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Revisited - Advocating for Aging Parents With Sam van Kalkeren
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In this revisited episode, we are joined by OPG’s Director of Aging Services, Sam van Kalkeren. Sam discusses how to help a loved one faced with a dementia diagnosis. He gives excellent information on how to communicate with a loved one to ensure their voice is heard as they navigate this difficult path. Sam talks about the benefits of having a care partner and what type of support they can offer the family. It is vital to have a care partner if the ailing family member lives out of state. We touch on what happens when someone with a dementia diagnosis gets a psychiatric admission and give...
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Phenomenally Autistic: An Artist's Story with Ayanna Davis
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Ayanna Davis, also known as Phenomenally Autistic, joins Diana to discuss her unique path to navigating autism as a black artist. Autism is often overlooked within the black community in America. Ayanna actively promotes the recognition of autism, using her art to express love, joy, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Alongside her advocacy, she has faced various health challenges commonly associated with an autism diagnosis. Meeting Ayanna is an enriching experience. Her strength and perseverance radiate through every facet of her journey. IN THIS EPISODE: [:29] Diana introduces...
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Psychological Assessments and Cognitive Testing with Dr. Colleen Jackson
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Dr. Sera Lavelle has a unique perspective on therapy and technology, specifically artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. Lavelle, owner of New York Health and Hypnosis and Integrative Therapy and founder of Bea Better Eating, shares insights on how AI has influenced her practice and discusses the pros and cons. Dr. Lavelle talks about the various apps designed to teach about mindful eating and other disorders. She explains the different components in her guided hypnotherapy recordings as knowledge, motivation, and meditation. Get inspired and learn about different therapy techniques...
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Building a Happy and Harmonious Family with She-Rae Chen
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She-Rae Chen, the CEO and visionary behind SpringSpot, introduces comprehensive health principles to steer your family toward a balanced mental and physical lifestyle. In today's discussion, she elaborates on the structured framework that guides parents, children, and families in fostering a positive and healthy perspective on their well-being. SpringSpot was born to aid busy families like yours by providing wholesome activities for children and supporting parents in prioritizing self-care. Join Arden and She-Rae as they delve into the mind-body connection, healthy eating and sleeping habits,...
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Addiction, Death and Meaning: A Story of Resilience with Jeff Johnston
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Jeff Johnston experienced the loss of his oldest son to Fentanyl poisoning in October 2016 and tragically lost his wife to alcoholism in 2021. Since then, he has dedicated himself to making a difference in mental health. In this edition of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Jeff shares his compelling story of a tragic death, substance use, and his path to recovery. His objective is to change the narrative around substance use and end the stigma. For individuals who are struggling, those who have lost loved ones, and those who are navigating the deep waters of substance use, there is help available....
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Revisited - Supporting Clients in What Matters with Michael & Zack Conway
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Wealth advisors are continually nudged into broader elements of their client's lives. It’s up to these financial advisors to fulfill the role in addressing many situations, which helps them build a solid financial plan encompassing all aspects of their client's lives. In this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, Michael Conway, founder and CEO of Conway Wealth Group, and Zach Conway, Managing Director of Conway Wealth, join Arden and Diana to explain how they are supporting their clients' wealth in what matters. Michael and Zach discuss establishing a level of trust with their...
info_outlineIn this revisited episode of Beyond the Balance Sheet, we are joined by Dr. James Greenblatt, an acknowledged integrative medicine expert, educator, and author who focuses on nutritional interventions in psychiatry and mental illness. Dr. Greenblatt dives into how the medical field needs to focus on the whole body of each individual patient. He discusses the importance of vitamins and minerals in the diet to help protect our brains from dementia and Alzheimer’s. Dr. Greenblatt says that the key to healthy aging combines lifestyle and functional medicine. Tune in to hear all the preventative measures you can do now to help with brain health!
IN THIS EPISODE:
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[1:22] What role does nutrition play in mental health?
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[5:10] Simple tests to determine a 40-50-year-old's risk for dementia were not part of a doctor's medical practice.
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[6:08] How is lithium linked to dementia, and are there any risks associated with using it?
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[10:22] What are some of the most commonly missed diagnoses in older adults?
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[12:20] What other non-nutritional things Dr. Greenblatt recommends for people to achieve maximum integrative health?
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[13:40] Genetic loading - what does that mean?
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[14:42] What is the first action Dr. Greenblatt would take for someone struggling with depression?
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[17:49] Recent case studies that Dr. Greenblatt has experienced.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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Don’t be passive. Get the information you need if you are experiencing memory loss or if you don’t know what's going on. Be your own advocate and get tested.
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Genetics plays a big role, but often nutritional or biochemical, relationships, social, and brain-stimulating activities affect brain health.
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Connect the body and brain. The issues that arise aren’t an either-or but often a whole-body problem. Nutrition is the fuel our body needs to operate at an optimum level. Vitamins and minerals are cofactors.
BIO:
Dr. Greenblatt has lectured internationally on the scientific evidence for nutritional interventions in psychiatry and mental illness. He is the author of seven books, including Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD. He is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform dedicated to the transformation of psychiatry.The platform offers online CME-approved courses, webinars, and fellowships for professionals about functional and integrative medicine for mental illness.
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