Episode 3: Mental Health & A Whole Food Plant Based Lifestyle
Welcome to the third installment of "From Our Family to Yours," a podcast episode dedicated to exploring the profound connection between mental health and a whole food plant-based lifestyle. In this episode, your host Brittany Jaroudi opens up about her personal journey, diving deep into her struggles with pure-ocd, anxiety, and depression. Through her candid storytelling, she sheds light on the challenges she faced and how she discovered an unexpected avenue towards healing.
Brittany's transformational journey takes center stage as she shares the incredible impact that adopting a whole food plant-based lifestyle has had on her mental health. She unveils the remarkable improvements she experienced, explaining how this lifestyle shift contributed to her overall well-being. Drawing from both personal experiences and scientific insights, she delves into the reasons behind the positive changes she encountered.
Joining Brittany on this empowering episode is special guest Stephanie Williams, who shares her own inspiring story. Stephanie opens up about her lifelong battle with anxiety, which has been a constant companion since childhood. Through her heartfelt narrative, listeners gain a glimpse into the challenges she faced and how she navigated her way to a better place mentally.
Stephanie attributes a significant part of her journey towards anxiety relief to adopting a whole food plant-based lifestyle. As she recounts her experiences, she discusses the positive impact this lifestyle change had on her anxiety levels. Her story serves as a testament to the potential benefits that a holistic approach can offer individuals struggling with mental health challenges.
Together, Brittany and Stephanie offer a beacon of hope to listeners who may be grappling with their own mental health issues. Their honest and vulnerable conversations aim to reach those who are searching for alternative ways to manage their struggles. By exploring the connection between a whole food plant-based lifestyle and mental well-being, they provide valuable insights that have the potential to transform lives.
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About Our Guest: Stephanie Williams
Stephanie Williams has been whole food plant-based salt-oil-sugar-free since 2020. This lifestyle has allowed her to lose 40+ pounds, lower her cholesterol, and get her CRP into the normal range. However, the greatest change for Stephanie has been in relation to her mental health. Living whole food plant-based, in addition to regular meditation, exercise and good sleep, has allowed her to finally find some relief from the anxiety she has experienced since a young age. Stephanie completed the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, and is also a Certified Square Foot Gardening Instructor. In addition, Stephanie and her husband Justin co-lead Plant Based Capital Region, a whole food plant-based group in the Capital District of NY. Stephanie is also a Reiki Master Teacher. Stephanie is a strong advocate for mental health, and believes in using lifestyle medicine to feel our best on all levels.
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