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Silent meditation retreats: How they’ve helped me transform my mental health
Some experiences in life can really affect us deeply and help shape who we become and what we seek out. For me, my two silent
Nutrition and lifestyle medicine for depression: How I work with my clients
If you are suffering from poor mental health and low mood, know that there’s a lot more you can do to get better besides medication
Why depression is caused by more than just imbalanced neurotransmitters
Do you believe that you are struggling with depression because of an imbalance of neurotransmitters? Or because there’s something wrong with your character? Well, these approaches aren’t just not doing it – there are multiple possible root causes of depression. Read the post to find out what they might be!
7 great mental health podcasts that inspire, educate & help you feel better
Here’s a list of 7 wonderful podcasts that focus on mental health. Learn, feel inspired, feel encouraged and relax. A real mix!
How to get through winter during the Covid-19 pandemic
We all had these great intentions for 2020 and it turned out to be such a hard, difficult and above all uncertain year. The virus
I ate poorly for just one day – here’s what happened to my mood & energy
Back in the summer I went camping for one day and ate foods that are typical of such trips. Sweets, chocolate, crisps, drinking juices and alcohol etc.
Just how much this way of eating affected my mood and energy levels even shocked me – there were very quick and very noticeable changes. Read the post to find out more.
PMS & Mood: Holistic approaches for premenstrual depression and anxiety
A lot of women suffer from depression and/or anxiety as part of PMS symptoms. And if you struggle with low mood or a restless, anxious
A love note to anyone feeling really low right now
This shorter episode is for anyone who’s feeling really low and really down right in this very moment. It’s a love letter from me to
How to stay sane when things get tough – Thoughts on equanimity
How can you stay sane and well when things get tough? How can you ride the waves when the sea is rough?
In this episode I talk about exactly that and dive into equanimity: the ability to remain calm and grounded, especially in difficult times.
Blood tests for depression that can be useful to investigate root causes
In this solo-episode I talk about the essential blood tests to run if you are suffering from depression. The absolute must-test markers that will give you a great insight into what is going on within your body.
Why depression is caused by more than just imbalanced neurotransmitters
Do you believe that you are struggling with depression because of an imbalance of neurotransmitters? Or because there’s something wrong with your character? Well, these approaches aren’t just not doing it – there are multiple possible root causes of depression. Read the post to find out what they might be!
How to deal with uncertainty, be kinder to yourself and really do self-care with Ali Pember
Ali Pember, counsellor and self-compassion coach, shares her wisdom and practical tips on coping with uncertainty, harsh self-criticism and how to really approach self-care (without it adding to your to-do list or feeling like another thing to fail at). A wonderful episode to listen to!
Why we need to be creative to be well with Donna Ford
Donna Ford shares her thoughts on tips on creativity as a tool for better mental health. She delves into her own story of suffering from depression and how creativity really helped you to overcome it. A great episode if you think that you’re “just not a creative person” or you’ve stopped exploring creativity but now miss it.
7 great mental health podcasts that inspire, educate & help you feel better
Here’s a list of 7 wonderful podcasts that focus on mental health. Learn, feel inspired, feel encouraged and relax. A real mix!
Welcome to the blog
I’m Claudia Smith, a qualified nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner and coach specialising in depression. This is where I share my thoughts and advice on natural and holistic approaches to overcoming depression.
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