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  • 102. Trauma Recovery and Psychedelic Healing with Dr. Jessica Eastman, ND

    102. Trauma Recovery and Psychedelic Healing with Dr. Jessica Eastman, ND
    Jun 13 2025
    Dr. Jessica Eastman, a naturopathic doctor and psychedelic-assisted therapist, shares her integrative approach to trauma recovery and mental health. She emphasizes the significance of preparation and integration in psychedelic therapy, highlighting that healing occurs during the integration of insights gained. Dr. Eastman discusses the need for emotional readiness and a curious mindset and addresses the risks of poorly guided experiences. She advocates for a holistic, patient-centred approach and stresses the importance of foundational health and patient autonomy. She also announces her upcoming online trauma recovery program and offers ongoing support and education resources.Find her at: https://www.drjessicaeastman.com/https://www.instagram.com/drjessicaeastman/Chapters0:34Introduction to Psychedelics and Mental Health1:23Niche of Trauma Recovery Coaching2:45Exploring Safe Psychedelic Practices6:55The Importance of Preparation8:37Understanding Psychedelic Experiences11:33The Power of Perspective Shifts14:06Emotions and Connection15:10The Healing Process20:11Risks of Untrained Guidance22:01Managing Post-Psychedelic Dysregulation25:12The Complexity of Memory and Trauma27:08Navigating Expectations in Therapy28:19Organizing the Mental Closet30:03Gaining Control Over Emotions32:29Foundations of Healing36:00Integration of Psychedelic Experiences40:23Balancing Medication and Self-Care43:47Building a Therapeutic Relationship46:01The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health48:58Empowering Patient Agency54:28The Dynamics of Patient-Provider Relationships57:29Understanding Resistance in Healing1:03:17The Importance of Curiosity1:06:34Medication Misconceptions1:10:56The Art of Prescribing1:13:32The Role of SSRIs in Treatment1:16:35The Process of Learning1:19:31Alternatives to Medication1:24:01The Evolution of Medical Practice1:29:52Humility in Healthcare1:33:39Accessibility in Mental Health ServicesTranscript[0:01] All right welcome dr jessica eastman a fellow ccnm colleague and so we recently connected over um yeah well i guess like topics around psychedelics and mental health and uh some cult psychology and spiritual bypassing and um but i think what we want to talk about today is like mental health and maybe some psychedelics and trauma and because that's a big part of what you do and what your practice is in BC.[0:34] And yeah, maybe you could introduce yourself and tell me a little and tell the audience a little bit about your practice. Yeah, for sure. Yeah. So I am a naturopathic doctor licensed in British Columbia. I've been practicing there for almost 10 years.[0:49] And I also am a psychedelic assisted therapist and as I call it, a trauma recovery coach. Um, so I kind of mashed together, uh, integrative psychiatry and, um, integrative mental health work with trauma-informed primary care and, uh, some psychedelic, um, assisted therapy, like prep and integration work. I don't do the actual medicine sessions because it's not in my scope of practice, um, but. I could do that if I was like working[1:19] under another like field trip or a numinous or something like that. But I get a ton of value in doing like harm reduction discussion and prep and integration. And I have a little niche of people who come to see me when they've gone to do psychedelic assisted therapy, usually with an underground therapist who wasn't super well trained and they had a bad experience.[1:38] And then they are looking for somebody to like help them sort that out. Also because a lot of psychiatrists and psychotherapists and psychologists and medical doctors don't have a whole lot of training or understanding about psychedelics and so these people sometimes come to me they're like in inpatient psych and their psychiatrist is saying like you've broken your brain and there's nothing we can do to help you and then they call me kind of like as a last-ditch effort to be like hey is my brain really broken and I get to say like no it isn't actually we can heal this and we can work through this so that's a really fun little niche that um is is developing there's like more and more need for that um and then i do some trauma recovery coaching specifically both in my practice and separately um so i get to kind of weave a whole lot of mental stuff together that's really cool that's really really really interesting i know bc has a more expanded scope than ontario when it comes to um like i think i Dr.[2:37] Ray St. Arnall about ketamine therapy and like that's in scope or like legal for therapeutic use. But yeah, how did you get into the and what maybe you can describe some really interested kind of like what the prep would be like in a in a responsibly administered sort of psychedelic session, like what kind of prep is usually involved and what's the integration like afterwards if someone's really going about it in like a.[3:04] Yeah, totally. Yeah, safe way. Yeah, so the prep work is actually done from, you know, anywhere from one to multiple, like ...
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    1 h et 34 min
  • 101. Communicating in Healthy Relationships with Melissa Johari, MSW, RSW

    101. Communicating in Healthy Relationships with Melissa Johari, MSW, RSW
    May 15 2025

    In this episode, I reconnect with couples therapist Melissa Johari, MSW, RSW, to discuss the power of healthy relationships and the Gottman Method. We explore how nurturing connections enhance individual well-being and family dynamics, and she shares insights from her recent couples retreat focused on communication and conflict resolution. Listeners will gain practical tools, including Melissa's ILEAAD communication framework, to strengthen their partnerships and navigate challenging conversations with empathy.

    Connect with Melissa at: https://thecouplewellnessexperts.com/https://www.instagram.com/couplewellness/



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    1 h et 48 min
  • 100. Building Strength with Dr. Nastasia "Staz" Irons, ND

    100. Building Strength with Dr. Nastasia "Staz" Irons, ND
    May 11 2025

    Welcome to episode 100 of the Good Mood Podcast!


    I'm excited to present to you an interview on muscle health and mental and emotional strength with Dr. Staz, naturopathic doctor!


    Dr. Nastasia Irons, ND is a fellow naturopathic doctor and CCNM class of 2014 graduate. She also completed a 2-year residency program, furthering her training in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, cosmetic acupuncture, and herbal medicine. She has a special interest in hormones, skin, and digestion, but has a passion for fitness and movement and is a prominent fitness advocate within our naturopathic community. She is a spin instructor and inspires everyone (particularly) women to build mental, emotional and physical resilience through building muscle by lifting weights. Staz shares her story of recovery from a hip injury and traumatic break-up through embarking on a journey of getting stronger. We talk about the importance of building muscle and the benefits of fitness as well as some tips on how to get started and how to stay motivated through the process. https://www.instagram.com/healwithstahttps://www.ellisparkmedical.com/naturopathshttps://sweatandtonic.com/pages/teammember/nastasia-irons



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    1 h et 27 min
  • 99. Insulin Resistance: The Plague of Our Times with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP

    99. Insulin Resistance: The Plague of Our Times with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND, RP
    May 6 2025

    Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, naturopathic doctor and registered psychotherapist explains the science behind insulin resistance, the plague of our modern times that affects 88 to 94% of adults.

    We talk about what foods impact insulin and lifestyle strategies, including the Low Insulin Lifestyle, for supporting metabolic health, a health revolution in our day and age.


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    1 h et 33 min
  • 98. The Low Insulin Lifestyle with Dr. Ali Chappell, PhD, MSc, RD

    98. The Low Insulin Lifestyle with Dr. Ali Chappell, PhD, MSc, RD
    Apr 5 2025

    Dr. Ali Chappell is a Registered Dietitian with an MS and PhD in Nutrition and Reproductive Endocrinology.

    After earning her doctorate, she completed a postdoctoral research fellowship funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance her work in nutrition, insulin resistance, and PCOS.

    Her PhD doctorate examines the role of diet on reducing symptoms in PCOS, an insulin-resistant condition- the most common cause of infertility in women.

    Our current medical paradigm is glucose-centric, but 90% of the population has insulin resistance, and most have normal glucose levels. Dr. Ali explains why we need to shift the focus from glucose to insulin and focus on a diet (or lifestyle rather) that lowers insulin, rather than just regulating blood glucose.

    In 2021, Dr. Ali received a grant from the National Science Foundation to launch Lilli Health, which turned years of research into actionable solutions for patients. In this podcast, she discusses her research results and the science behind them.

    Find Dr. Ali Chappell

    On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alichappell/

    On her website: https://lillihealth.com/



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    1 h et 44 min
  • Episode 97: Muscleheads: Creatine, metabolic health, and energy with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND

    Episode 97: Muscleheads: Creatine, metabolic health, and energy with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
    Nov 29 2024

    In this episode of the Good Mood Podcast, I discuss the vital role of muscle health in metabolic function and overall well-being, especially in the context of rising metabolic disorders in North America.


    I explore how hormonal changes post-menopause can exacerbate these issues and highlight creatine's benefits for both physical and cognitive performance, particularly for women in this demographic.


    I also tackle societal pressures around body image, advocating for a focus on muscle preservation and metabolic health. The conversation includes practical tips for maintaining muscle through diet and exercise, fostering a community centred on health and informed choices.




    Show notes


    Losing 1/3 lb per week to lose only fat, not muscle: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18347690/


    Creatine and IQ for seniors: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1424972/full


    Energy pamphlet https://d1fdloi71mui9q.cloudfront.net/iMxRx0kQoSbcMsYD9kEB_Energy-interview%20with%20Dr%20Paul%20Eck.pdf




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    46 min
  • Episode 96: Fermentation and Fibre to Feed Your Gut with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND

    Episode 96: Fermentation and Fibre to Feed Your Gut with Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, ND
    May 25 2024

    In this episode of the Good Mood Podcast, Dr. Talia, ND, reflects on Sonnenberg's study showing how gut microbiota-targeted diets can influence human immune status.

    The study involved two dietary intervention groups, high-fibre and high-fermented foods, with the latter showing decreased inflammatory cytokines.

    The podcast stresses the importance of microbiota-accessible carbohydrates (MACs) found in fibres and fermented foods for gut health. It offers insights on probiotics, fermenting foods at home, and gut health testing methods. Encouraging the inclusion of fibres, antimicrobial herbs, and fermented foods in one's diet, Dr. Talia invites listeners to explore ways to enhance gut health and overall well-being through dietary choices.




    Chapters0:01A New Beginning in Psychotherapy and Educational Projects2:08Exciting Future Plans for the Good Mood Project3:27The Impact of Diet on Gut Microbiota9:07Study Results: High Fiber vs. High Fermented Food Diets19:55Challenges of Adding Fiber to an Unhealthy Gut20:59Implications of the Sonnenberg Trial on Health21:39Reflections on Gut Health Research and Dietary Changes26:11Utilizing Fermented Foods and Probiotics for Gut Health




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    33 min
  • Episode 95: The Psychology of Coercion: Cults, MLMs, Large Group Awareness Trainings, and coercive relationships with Brandie Hadfield

    Episode 95: The Psychology of Coercion: Cults, MLMs, Large Group Awareness Trainings, and coercive relationships with Brandie Hadfield
    Dec 4 2023

    Brandie is a recovering wellness nano-influencer working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist. Brandie used to be an obedient follower and team leader. Still, today, she’s writing a Substack and a memoir on the topic of cult awareness and her experience inside a commercial cult. Brandie speaks out about abuses of power and coercion perpetrated by MLM scams because she firmly believes that every mind deserves to be free.




    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandiehadfield/


    Substack: https://brandiehadfield.substack.com/p/boss-babe-no-more?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web





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    2 h et 5 min