• 168. Nature Doesn't Make Mistakes: A Functional Approach to Mental Health w/ Dr. Riz Ahmad

  • Jan 16 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
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168. Nature Doesn't Make Mistakes: A Functional Approach to Mental Health w/ Dr. Riz Ahmad

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  • Dr. Roger McFillin welcomes back Clinical Psychologist Dr. Riz Ahmad to explore a fundamental question: "Does nature make mistakes?" Challenging conventional psychiatric approaches, they argue that what we label as mental illness is actually be the body's natural signals for change. The psychologists contrast traditional mental health treatment with 'functional mental health', which focuses on root causes and the interconnection between physical and mental well-being rather than subjective labels and drugs. Through practical examples, they advocate for a paradigm shift that considers the whole person - from lifestyle and nutrition to relationships and spiritual health - ultimately calling for a healthcare system that heals rather than simply suppresses symptoms.

    Chapters

    00:00The Health Crisis: A Fragmented Narrative

    03:18 The Interconnectedness of Mind and Body

    06:45 Challenging Conventional Mental Health Paradigms

    10:35 The Dopamine Dilemma: Pleasure and Pain

    15:50 Nature's Signals: Understanding Symptoms

    20:59 The Role of Nature in Health

    25:55 The Complexity of Mental Health Treatment

    30:20 Exploring Consciousness Beyond the Material

    35:52 The Power of Intention and Interconnectedness

    41:07 Reconnecting with Our True Nature

    45:46 The Impact of Light on Mental Health

    48:44 Integrating Psychology and Functional Medicine

    52:26 The Flaws in Allopathic Medicine

    56:17 Redefining Mental Health and Optimal Well-Being

    01:00:11 Contrasting Standard and Functional Approaches to Teen Mental Health

    01:12:25 Understanding Trauma and Its Effects

    01:21:45 The Interconnectedness of Mind, Body, and Emotion


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