Health and Wellness

October 8, 2024

#54: Gut Health and Mental Health: How Your Gut Impacts Mood and Cognition with Dr. Tracy McCarthy

This week's episode dives into the powerful connection between gut health and mental health. We explore how supporting nutrient absorption, gut permeability, and gut motility can lead to better mood and cognitive function, as well as specific nutrients that are essential for healthy neurotransmitters and hormones that impact depression and anxiety. We also discuss how to seek help from both conventional and functional medicine practitioners to uncover the root cause of your symptoms and find the right approach for healing.

About this episode

What you'll learn

  1. Common misperceptions about the cause of mental health issues
  2. How your gut health directly impacts your mood, cognition, and mental health
  3. The why behind the “chemical imbalance” of depression and how to address serotonin deficiencies
  4. The link between MTHFR and depression
  5. Key nutrient deficiencies connected to depression and anxiety
  6. How to use the strengths of both conventional and functional medicine to treat mental health struggles
  7. Advice for finding relief for your symptoms if what you’re currently doing to treat depression and/or anxiety isn’t working

About Dr McCarthy

Dr. Tracy McCarthy, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist and Institute of Functional Medicine certified physician with over two decades of experience. She is the creator of the Natural Mood Solution Online Program and the Founder and medical director of Dr. Tracy McCarthy Functional Medicine, where she has supported thousands in transforming their health. As a wellness thought leader and in her practice, Dr. McCarthy is dedicated to helping adults suffering from depression, anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances by identifying and addressing the overlooked causes of these chronic symptoms. Her approach focuses on underlying issues including mold toxicity, microbiome imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies, empowering her patients to regain their health and vitality.

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