Food Mood Therapists

The experience of depression, or at the least sadness, is by and large a common experience for many people. There are two important question to be answered: "How do you distinguish between sadness and depression?" and "What can you do about depression?"

Both of these questions are answered on this like-live webinar hosted by Michael Nobo, one of the Food Mood Therapists. To instantly watch this webinar by clicking this link: https://webinarkit.com/webinar/registration/6355f00e8280aa07b1c4029f

Other Webinar Information:
+ This webinar is free.
+ It is a like-live webinar meaning it's interactive but not occurring in real time.
+ You'll register first and then be taken immediately to the webinar watch room.
+ The webinar is 1 hour long.

Using timers can be a super helpful tool if you struggle to focus.

Sometimes breaking things down into chunks or committing to just 20 minutes on a task can really help to stay focused on the task at hand. Oftentimes one of the biggest barriers to getting tasks done is focusing on the entire thing and feeling overwhelmed. By committing to working on a project, chores, or even your favorite hobby for a certain amount of time it can feel a lot less overwhelming.

We love the , but even just old school phone timers can be super helpful.

Have you ever tried using timers to help with focus?

Vitamin D deficiency, is something that is very common, and is associated with:

• increased risk of depression
• low energy
• increased pain
• increased risk of anxiety
• and other physical health concerns

This is a common vitamin we encourage clients to get checked because it greatly impacts mental health.

If you want to add in vitamin D rich foods to your day, salmon and egg yolks are a great source. They have the added benefit of having other mood boosting vitamins and minerals.

For folks that struggle with a significant deficiency most medical providers recommend a supplement. If you are struggling with low energy or a mood disorder it may be worth getting your levels checked.

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Our very own Food Mood Therapist, Michael Nobo, gave an interview on the No Therapist Left Behind Podcast hosted by Chiwoo Choi, LPC.

On this episode, "...After losing his father, Michael decides to switch his career path from medicine to therapy. He talks about how watching his father's work inspired him to be the type of healer he is today. Michael encourages people to experiment and not be afraid of failing."

Thank you, Chiwoo for sharing the stories of therapist and why they do what they do.

When you get this chance, listen to Michael share his story, and please subscribe to Chiwoo's Podcast, No Therapist Left Behind.

‎No Therapist Left Behind: Ep 8. Food, Movement, and Mental Health with Michael Nobo on Apple Podcasts ‎Show No Therapist Left Behind, Ep Ep 8. Food, Movement, and Mental Health with Michael Nobo - Jun 8, 2021

How are you taking care of yourself today?

Perhaps it is saying no to a last minute work deadline that will keep you late. Maybe it is ordering food from your favorite restaurant for lunch. It could be taking a minute to rub your favorite lotion on your hands and give yourself a mini hand massage when you notice you are feeling overwhelmed.

There is no right way to practice self-care. Choose something today that helps to fill your cup back up. Sometimes even the smallest intentional acts of self-care can make all the difference.

Some anxiety is helpful. Too much can be overwhelming. You can help support your body to naturally keep anxiety at bay with these 3 tips:

+ Keep blood sugar stable: when your blood sugar drops your body perceives it as a stressor and activates a stress response. The response in your body can feel like anxiety and/or a panic attack.

+ Add in healthy fats and proteins: which can actually help keep blood sugar stable. It also helps give your body the proper nutrition in order to make serotonin and other hormones responsible for regulating our mood. Getting in plenty of good fats has been supported in research to help reduce symptoms of anxiety.

+ Stay hydrated: even mild dehydration can impact mood, including anxiety. Several studies support that staying hydrated correlated to lower levels of anxiety (and depression).

Will doing these three things take away anxiety? Probably not, but they can be powerful tools to help reduce it and if they don't, the worst thing that will happen is that you are giving your body a little extra water and Omega-3's - so it's a win/win.

What one thing can you add in this week to help support your mental health?

It is easy to jump on to social media and see what everyone else is doing. Whether it is a magical self care routine, prepping food for the week, the most perfect looking yoga practice, enjoying time with family, eating at the most delicious looking place, traveling to places you want to go, or just doing or showing up in ways you feel you should be today.

We invite you to let go of the comparison. To remember that this is just their high light reel. That the you can order a pizza and lounge on the couch if that is what will nourish your soul today. To find gratitude in how comfy that couch feels and be present as you notice how much joy and laughter you got from your favorite show.

Today do what best serves you and hope that everyone in their highlight reels are doing the same.

Anxiety is normal, but for some it can become overwhelming. It is no surprise that living during a global pandemic has made rates of anxiety increase. Co-founder has partnered with to bring a workshop to share some anxiety coping tools.

We will first move with , owner of and then chat about basic coping tools for anxiety.

This workshop is not only great for folks struggling with anxiety, but also anyone who is wanting to learn more about anxiety or how to support a loved one with anxiety.

Tickets are only $10 - so grab it fast because it will fill up quick.

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Rest isn't a luxury, it is a necessity. We live in a hustle culture that often encourages us to use every minute to be getting even more done. This constant grind mentality can have a negative impact on mental health, so it is ok if your Sunday checklist is more about taking time for yourself than it is about getting things done.

Supporting children through a global pandemic is hard. They are worrying even more than they were before and as a parent you want to jump in and help them know that they are safe.

The truth is that sometimes though, re-assuring words like, “don’t worry” or “there’s nothing to be afraid of” can make their worry only grow. First off kids don’t really like to be told how things are and learn much better when they are able to develop their own opinions and conclusions about things, which is why helping them explore their worry can be more helpful. Secondly, while telling them that “there’s nothing to be afraid of,” is meant to help them feel safe, it can actually be invalidating. It tells them that what they are feeling in their body shouldn’t be there and that their feelings aren’t valid.

Try using some of these switches to help your kids get more curious about their worry and grow their ability to challenge their worry on their own. It will take time for them to develop these tools, just like any tool or new task.

We know that you want to be able to take away discomfort for your kids, but sometimes helping them sit with and work through will help even more in the long run. The more tools you have the more tools you can give your kids, so we hope that these simple switches can help you and your kids during these crazy times.

Our 5 favorite foods that you can add in to your meals this week that can help support your mood:

Fatty fish like salmon
Dark chocolate
Fermented foods
Dark leafy greens
Eggs

We often talk about the foods to avoid when it comes to creating good health, but we have found that oftentimes thinking about all of the foods you can add in is much more helpful. Here are 5 foods that are loaded with mood boosting vitamins and minerals. Instead of approaching changes to your nutrition with a deprivation mindset and eliminating foods, approach it by adding in foods that nourish your body and brain.

If you aren’t already enjoying these foods we encourage you to start by committing to add in 1-2 of them a day, then go from there

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Let's start normalizing open and honest conversations about mental health. Rather than forcing yourself to respond or show up in ways that don't support your mental health, be honest with your friends and family about what is going on. You can let them know you are still there, but that you are just taking what you need in the moment.

Starting these conversations can be tough, so if you are struggling maybe just start a conversation with someone you really trust. Even just one conversation a week can shift how we talk about mental health, making it something that completely normal to chat about. We know this isn't easy, but we believe in you!

You are not your diagnosis.

A diagnosis is simply a cluster of symptoms or things you are experiencing that are having a negative impact on your life. It is there to help providers offer treatment protocols that have been found most effective for the cluster of things you are experiencing.

Notice though - these are things you are EXPERIENCING - they are not you. You are not depressed, you are experiencing symptoms of depression.

Your words are powerful and how you use them shape your everyday life whether we are aware of it or not. When you tell yourself that you are a diagnosis, it is like telling yourself that you can’t change what is going on. That you are stuck with whatever you are experiencing right now.

To some degree you may experience some of the things you are experiencing forever, but with the right tools, the hope is that you won’t. Choose the words that support the idea that you will create a positive shift in your life. The words that say, “I am not stuck with these symptoms forever and I have the power to create positive change in my life.”

You may be struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or any other mental health diagnosis, but you are not that diagnosis. Nobody knows what your future holds, but you do have the power to shape that future. The first step is to believe that you can create change and shift your words so that your brain knows you believe change is possible.

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