• Nutrition Belongs in a Therapist Office : A conversation with Jennifer Leupp, LCSW

  • Oct 29 2024
  • Length: 58 mins
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Nutrition Belongs in a Therapist Office : A conversation with Jennifer Leupp, LCSW

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    Curious about how diet, exercise, and mindfulness can reshape your mental health journey? Join us for a conversation with Jennifer Leupp, a trailblazer in holistic psychotherapy, who brings a refreshing take on integrating these elements into traditional therapy. Jennifer shares her personal story of becoming a vegetarian and how this decision has influenced her professional practice, offering a new perspective on treating anxiety and depression through diet and lifestyle changes. As we navigate the challenges she faced promoting holistic methods in conventional settings, you'll discover the importance of considering diet and trauma when tackling mental health issues.

    Explore the transformative power of lifestyle changes, from sobriety to diet modifications, and understand their profound effects on mental well-being. We recount personal experiences with raw veganism and the Body Ecology Diet, shedding light on their potential to manage conditions like autism and improve overall mental health. Jennifer's insights into the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables, coupled with the detrimental effects of processed foods, provide a compelling narrative on the intersection of nutrition and mental health. The episode also examines how factors like mold and chemical exposure can impact mental health, sparking conversations on detox solutions and the necessity of holistic approaches.

    Tackling the ethical complexities therapists face, we discuss the role of psychoeducation in helping clients make informed lifestyle choices for better mental health. Jennifer's journey through various therapeutic settings reveals the often-unseen environmental influences on mental well-being, from synthetic fragrances to poor diets in rehab facilities. Her reflections on the need for therapists to embrace holistic practices despite systemic hurdles highlight the changing landscape of mental health treatment. As a therapist who also juggles a career in music, she emphasizes the geographical differences in receptivity to holistic approaches, urging a broader understanding of mental health's root causes.
    🍏🍇 SHOCKER: What you eat could be the key to your mental health!
    Holistic Therapist Jennifer Leupp has done the research—fruits and veggies can reduce depression and anxiety, while food coloring, gluten, and processed junk could be making things worse. 😳
    Join your Whistle-Blowing Shrinks, Dr. Teralyn and Therapist Jenn on The Gaslit Truth Podcast as Jennifer drops the TRUTH about how what we put in our mouths impa

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