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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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