The Mind-Body Wellness Podcast

If you’ve ever felt confused or overwhelmed trying to support your child’s mood or mental health—this conversation is for you!  Today we’re diving into a topic that hits home for so many parents and caregivers—kids’ mental and emotional health. Did you know that 1 in 5 children in the U.S. alone have been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder? So what’s really going on beneath the surface? And how can we support our kids naturally—beyond just symptom management? My guest today is Jess Sherman, a functional nutritionist and author who specializes in children’s brain health and resilience.  We talk about: 🌻 How amino acids can offer a natural alternative for mood and behavior support in kids 🌻 Which natural nutrients Jess uses for anxious, angry or stressed kids 🌻 All of the hope, solutions and answers that functional medicine is bringing to kids with mental or behavioral struggles 🌻 Resources for overwhelmed parents ➡️ Jess's Website [https://www.jesssherman.com/] ➡️ Jess's Blo [https://www.jesssherman.com/blog]g ➡️ Amino Acids For Kids Course [https://www.jesssherman.com/onlinecourses] 🌻 Download the Free Mood Type Questionnaire HERE [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/mood-quiz]🌻 Book with Annika at: nourishedbynature.co [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/] Instagram: @nourished_by_nature_wellness [https://www.instagram.com/nourished_by_nature_wellness/] This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer]

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Transformational Hypnotherapist Holly Higgins to explore the incredible potential of the subconscious mind.  Holly overcame 10 different diagnosed 'mood disorders' with a holistic approach. She now helps other unconventional humans finally resolve their most challenging inner struggles, whether that’s really stuck habits, phobias or limiting beliefs. I also share about my own recent personal experience of getting to the subconscious root-cause of an OCD type of tic (that I've had for 27 years) and resolving my annoying habit in just 3 days after working with Holly! In this episode we talk about: * How transformational hypnosis actually works   * Healing younger parts and the "inner child" from a somatic and subconscious lens * How Holly's clients are healing through major phobias and limiting beliefs  * Why you don’t need years to make a very profound shift in all those 'sticky' areas of life! 🧠 How to work with Holly:  Website: hollyfisherhiggins.com [https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/] Holly's Podcast: Mindspeak [https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/podcast/] Holly's Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/hollyfisherhiggins/] 🌻 Download the Free Mood Type Questionnaire HERE [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/mood-quiz]🌻 Book with Annika at: nourishedbynature.co [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/] Instagram: @nourished_by_nature_wellness [https://www.instagram.com/nourished_by_nature_wellness/] This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer]

Did you know that cacao—the sacred plant behind chocolate—is also a powerful mood medicine? In this episode, we're diving into the heart-opening, brain-supporting, and nervous system-soothing benefits of ceremonial cacao.  You'll learn: ✨ The 3 science-backed compounds in cacao that support mood, energy, and emotional resilience ✨ How whole cacao differs from regular cocoa powder and why it’s so supportive for trauma healing and nervous system regulation ✨ How cacao affects dopamine, serotonin, and stress hormones ✨ My favorite simple cacao recipe 🍫 Tune in, sip slowly, and let’s explore cacao as a cozy medicine for softening our heart space and encouraging deeper regulation. ✨ Maya Moon Cacao [https://mayamooncacao.com?sca_ref=8744335.TGv2db5Z76] is currently my fave organic ceremonial-grade cacao! They also serve their yummy cacao at the Maya Moon Cacao Cafe [https://www.mayamooncollective.com/] in San Diego, CA.  🌻 Download the Free Mood Type Questionnaire HERE [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/mood-quiz]🌻 Book with Annika at: nourishedbynature.co [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/] Instagram: @nourished_by_nature_wellness [https://www.instagram.com/nourished_by_nature_wellness/] This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer]

In this episode, we explore copper overload — a little-known root cause of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, depression, and even hormonal imbalances. You’ll learn what copper does in the body, how it becomes imbalanced, and why it’s such a common (and overlooked) issue in sensitive, intuitive, and anxious individuals. Inside this episode: * How excess copper is one of the main drivers for anxiety, ADHD, sensitivity, hyperactivity and even postpartum depression * What causes high copper in the body * How to accurately test for copper and the correct lab ranges to look for * How vitamin C, zinc, B6 and other minerals can help the body detox copper * How I approach this in my Root + Rise healing program If you’ve tried everything for your anxiety and nothing sticks — this episode might be your missing piece! 🌻 Download the Free Mood Type Questionnaire HERE [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/mood-quiz]🌻 Book with Annika at: nourishedbynature.co [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/] Instagram: @nourished_by_nature_wellness [https://www.instagram.com/nourished_by_nature_wellness/] This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer]

This week I got to have an amazing conversation with trauma-informed somatic practitioner Kimberly Erickson to explore Parts Work and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach.  If you’ve ever felt like you’re ‘sabotaging’ yourself, constantly battling your inner critic, procrastinating on projects or just feeling stuck in life, this episode will help you understand why. Parts Work is an invitation to start meeting yourself in a whole new way—one part at a time!   ✨ You’ll learn: * How each one of us actually has a Healing Self at our core who is undamaged and whole * What Parts Work is and how it helps us heal through trauma  * Why perfectionism may actually be a protective part of you * Why you sometimes have big reactions to little triggers * Practical ways to begin getting to know your inner parts and start working with them gently 🌷 Work with Kimberly at: growingharmonywithin.com [https://growingharmonywithin.com/] 🌻 Download the Free Mood Type Questionnaire HERE [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/mood-quiz]🌻 Book with Annika at: nourishedbynature.co [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/] Instagram: @nourished_by_nature_wellness [https://www.instagram.com/nourished_by_nature_wellness/] This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer [https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer]