ReThink Health Podcast with Susan Taylor, PHD Susan Taylor, PhD

For many, the pandemic infused us with multiple forms of stress. We are left with a deep sense of loss leading to grief and perhaps a feeling of depression.​



In today’s episode, Dr Taylor discusses:



* if depression is a chemical imbalance

* a view from the inside

* 5 essential ways to move through depression

A growing number of clinical studies have demonstrated that breathing-including meditation-may represent a new non-pharmacological approach for improving specific aspects of how our brain focuses and thrives in stressful situations.



In today’s episode, Dr Taylor discusses:



The connection between breath and resilience

The downside of mouth breathing

How breathing can affect appetite

Did you know that you can directly impact your ability to focus, think and establish inner peace without supplements?  



We have much more control over our brain function than we realize and can alter the structure, function, and chemistry of our brains through our behavior, our breathing and our thinking.



In today's episode, Dr. Taylor discusses:



* How we can turn on and turn off our genes

* The benefits of fasting for the brain

* Why staying upright nourishes our brain



 

The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 50 million and will almost triple by 2050. As the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia affect our thinking, memory, behavior and ability to live life fully increase; maintaining optimal brain function has become a key concern.



In todays episode, Dr Taylor discusses:



Optimizing cognitive function

How breathing affects brain health

6 essential components that benefit the brain

Your consciousness is pure, happy, compassionate and kind by nature, but to find that we must learn to let go of the unconscious turbulence that we can fall into when we lose connection with our inner peace.



In today’s episode, Dr. Taylor discusses:



Wired for fear

Negativity on your brain

How to move out of negativity bias

Most Americans feel worn out and exhausted—a feeling that has increased since the pandemic started. As summer approaches, we are inspired to venture out with energy to live our full potential.



In today’s episode, Dr Taylor discusses:



* Diet and gut health

* Herbs and supplements

* Supporting emotional and mental health