My S.A.D. Self

Richelle Gregg
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Seasonal Depression can be debilitating. Forcing yourself to get out of bed and be a functioning member of society might feel impossible, but it does not have to. Join Richelle Gregg, a horticulturist, gardener, Nature lover, and SAD-sufferer, as she delves into the causes, symptoms, and treatments of the winter blues. She will be sharing the stories of people with SAD and interviewing experts in mental, physical, and spiritual health to help you discover how to live a full, energized life all year long.

  1. 03/18/2022

    Jen the Health Coach: The Link Between Depression and Leaky Gut

    Send us a text This week's Loving Note: "Love yourself like you're not waiting for someone else to do it." Leaky gut - picture microscopic food bits sneaking through the intestinal lining and putting your body on high alert.  An immune response is created which causes inflammation that leads to complete dis-ease throughout your entire body, including the endocrine system responsible for your mood. What causes the leaking and how do you know if you have it? Can you prevent it from happening? Can it be reversed? Will eating properly really help reduce the symptoms of depression?  Jen the health coach is back to talk about leaky gut and how you can take action to reduce its symptoms in your body. Support the show

    30 min
  2. The Power of Plants: We have a biological need to connect with nature

    03/11/2022

    The Power of Plants: We have a biological need to connect with nature

    Send us a text Loving Note: When you can't find the sunshine, be the sunshine. Humanity has always been connected to nature. We have used it for food and shelter, medicine and religion, to time our daily tasks as well as our seasonal ones.   This week Richelle talks about how we are genetically programmed to benefit from being in nature - both physically and mentally.  And, if going out in the cold seems awful, learn how taking care of houseplants can help you just as much as going outside.  Houseplants are easy to take care of, don't cost a lot, and take up very little space. It is something that everyone should try. She even makes a few suggestions of plants to try! 00:00:01 - Introduction to Seasonal Affective Disorder 00:00:55 - The Importance of Nature 00:02:08 - Biophilia Hypothesis 00:02:41 - Disconnection from Nature and Its Consequences 00:03:58 - Stress and Its Impact on Health and Environment 00:05:03 - Individual Actions and Their Collective Impact 00:06:06 - Nature's Healing Effects on Stress 00:07:09 - Benefits of Soil Microbes and Grounding 00:08:04 - Indoor Plants as a Nature Substitute 00:09:41 - Meditative Aspects of Plant Care 00:10:22 - Choosing the Right Houseplants 00:11:47 - Benefits of Snake Plants and Peace Lilies 00:13:15 - Self-Care and Plant Care 00:15:22 - Looking Forward to Spring 00:16:06 - Plant Care Tips and Q&A Offer 00:16:49 - Conclusion and Personal Reflections 00:17:10 - Loving Note and Sign-off 00:17:51 - Support and Follow-Up Information Support the show

    18 min
  3. Banishing Bad Thoughts: A Self-Talk Session

    03/01/2022

    Banishing Bad Thoughts: A Self-Talk Session

    Send us a text LOVING NOTE: Choose FAITH over fear. Richelle has been struggling to stay on the positive side of the fence lately. This week she talks through why she is feeling that way and learns a bit about herself in the process.   Support the show

    20 min
  4. Jen the Health Coach: You Are What You Eat - Introduction to Gut Health

    02/22/2022

    Jen the Health Coach: You Are What You Eat - Introduction to Gut Health

    Send us a text  LOVING NOTE: Every dream fulfilled begins with a simple wish. Jenn: the Health Coach introduces us to the gut biome and its link to mental wellness.  *****SIX THINGS TO NIX***** Along with removing yourself from TOXIC situations and distancing yourself from TOXIC people, keep an eye out for these joy-stealing ingredients in your daily meals, beverages, and products.   High Fructose Corn Syrup - Fructose, Fructose Syrup, Corn Syrup...many more names are listed here: New Names for High Fructose Corn SyrupArtificial Color and  Flavor - Any color/number combination, Tartrazine in Canada: What are Artificial Colours?Fried Foods, Processed Foods - Omega 6 oils:  peanut, Safflower, Sunflower, Grapeseed, Corn, Cottonseed, Soybean, Sesame Processed Meats - Deli meats, salami, fast foods, etc.: Hidden Dangers of Fast and Processed FoodsAspartame - All artificial sweeteners: Artificial SweetenersMSG - Monosodium Glutamate and many more names listed here: The Truth in Labeling *****SEXY SIX FOR SUCCESS***** You are WORTHY!  Every small step towards better health adds up.  Incorporating these 6 in your life will make you smile:  Leafy Green Vegetables - Spinach, Kale, Collards, Beet Greens, Dandelion, Broccoli: Foods For Better Brain Power Omega 3’s  - Spirulina, Walnuts, Seeds, Fish, Chia, Flax, Hemp, Natto, Egg: Omega3 FoodsCacao  - Unsweetened, Raw: The Benefits of CacaoVitamin D - Sunshine (UV Rays), Cod Liver Oil, Sockeye Salmon, Rainbow Trout, White Mushrooms: Vitamin DPre & Pro-Biotics -  Sauerkraut, Kimchi, Fermented foods, Onions, Garlic, Greens:  InfographicMOVEMENT - Exercise a minimum of 30 minutes every day Support the show

    31 min

  5. 02/11/2022

    Happy Valentine's Day to Me!

    Send us a text Cards and chocolates & flowers!   Oh my! Find out the scientific evidence that shows why we should all get these gifts, not just on Valentine's Day, but on any day, for any reason! THIS WEEK'S LOVING NOTE: Life is a gift. Go ahead and unwrap it. Support the show

    20 min

  6. 02/04/2022

    Everything You Need to Know About "D" Sunshine Vitamin

    Send us a text When we are exposed to UVB rays,  the good cholesterol in our skin makes vitamin D, but a  vitamin, by definition, comes from our diets.  Wait...what? And aren't UVB rays bad for us? We take it to help with calcium absorption, but our bodies use it up in our cardiovascular and endocrine systems before the bones ever benefit from it.  Confused yet? Join Richelle to get a bit of clarity as to why Vitamin D is often used as a treatment to reduce the symptoms of SAD. This week's loving note:  Make your heart the most beautiful thing about you. ***** DIETARY VITAMIN D SOURCES ****  Daily Requirement  = 800IU - 1000 IU COD LIVER OIL:  1 tbsp/10 ml cod liver oils = 210% DV FISH: 1 serving = 3.5 oz/100g  salmon (wild) =  124% DV salmon (farmed) =  32% DVatlantic herring (fresh) =  27% DVallantic  herring (pickled) = 14% DV (CAUTION: high in sodium) mackerel or halibut = 48% DVtuna (canned in water) = 34% DV (-CAUTION methyl mercury - 2 servings per week 3.8 oz can of sardines = 17% DVEGGS:  1 whole egg (D is only found in yolk)  commerically produced = 5% DV free range chicken = 15-20% DVchicken raised on D-enriched feed = 700% DVMUSHROOMS: 1 serving = 3.5 oz/100g  wild mushrooms = 300% DV Super-D/fortified mushroom = 25% DV NOTE: commercially produced do not have any vitamin DFORTIFIED BEVERAGES: 1 serving =1 cup/237 m (see product labels for exact amounts)  cow's milk = 20% DV soy milk = 15% DV orange juice = 12% DVFORTIFIED GRAINS: 1 serving = 1/2 cup/78g  (see product labels for exact amounts)  breakfast cereal =15-17%instant oatmeal = 17% DVSupport the show

    23 min

  7. 01/28/2022

    The Depressing Reality of Procrastination (...Sorry It's Late)

    Send us a text About 20% of the population are self-proclaimed procrastinators.  Procrastination and depression go hand-in-hand. Find out why and learn ways to weaken the link between them. LOVING NOTE: The things that we love tell us who we are. *********** 10 STEPS TO OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION ********** 1) Create a list and prioritize it 2) Schedule tasks allowing extra time for mishaps 3) Push through and get started            - Use the Nike mindset:  "Just do it"            - Use the 5-second rule 4) Be aware of the Zierganick effect: once started, your brain remains focused on a task until it is completed, even if you stop   5) Do the hard stuff first: Eat the live frog 6) Create the right environment and remove distractions 7) Be aware of when you start to stray and get back on track 8) Reduce anxiety:                - Practice controlled breathing                - Use the 5-sense grounding technique                - Change your expectation: Perfect does not exist                 - Remember previous successes                 - Try a smaller task                 - Ask for help 9)  Plan a reward for when you are done 10)  Cross it off your list ********** CONGRATULATIONS! YOU DID IT ********** Support the show

    31 min

  8. 01/21/2022

    Let's Talk Mental Health

    Send us a text In this very special episode, Richelle talks about the Bell Let's Talk initiative to help Canadians talk about mental health issues She provides practical information for starting conversations about mental health, promoting recovery from mental illness, and encouraging healthy relationships with others. Due to personal experience, she understands the stigma attached to mental illness and explains how we can use respect and dignity to break down the barriers that prevent open conversations about mental health. LOVING NOTE: You are never too old to dream new dreams *************RESOURCES******************** If you are in crisis, - text WELLNESS to 741741 - go to your local hospital - call 911 immediately - locate a Crisis Centre in your region *********************************************** Thinking of suicide? - call toll free1-833-456-4566 toll free (In QC: 1-866-277-3553) - visit  www.crisisservicescanada.ca. *********************************************** For children and youth Kids Help Phone  Call toll free:1-888-668-6868 or Text: 686868 Black Youth Helpline Call toll free 1-833-294-8650 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Jack.org  Empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health initiatives ************************************************ Culturally specific resources Hope For Wellness Immediate mental health counseling for indigenous peoples - call 1-855-242-3310, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, - for online live counseling, click here Multicultural Mental Health Resource Centre  Provides culturally specific and multilingual mental health care For adults and families Strongest Families Institute  Providing timely access to quality services Canadian Mental Health Association Find national and provincial programs Mood Disorders Society of Canada Provides a strong, cohesive voice at the national level The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Provides clinical care services Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health Provides services for people ages 65-100+ Mental Health Commission of Canada Creating a better health system for Canadians Support the show

    27 min
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Seasonal Depression can be debilitating. Forcing yourself to get out of bed and be a functioning member of society might feel impossible, but it does not have to. Join Richelle Gregg, a horticulturist, gardener, Nature lover, and SAD-sufferer, as she delves into the causes, symptoms, and treatments of the winter blues. She will be sharing the stories of people with SAD and interviewing experts in mental, physical, and spiritual health to help you discover how to live a full, energized life all year long.

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  • Creator
    Richelle Gregg
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 R Gregg Deaigns
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    My S.A.D. Self