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Aug 2023
55m 33s

Holistic Mental Health with Brendan Verm...

AMANDA MONTALVO
About this episode

In today's episode, I am chatting with Brendan Vermeire, a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker.  He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer.

He is the proud owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course. He is also the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to ‘changing the way the world views mental health’ through advancing the science of Mental Health Dysfunction.  He is also the creator of The Mental M.A.P.™, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health. 

In this episode, we cover:

  • Brendan's background and journey to the functional mental health field
  • Mental health issues and chemical imbalances, with Brendan's viewpoint about the root of our mental health concerns
  • What is driving epigenetic changes and how can they show up as mental illness
  • How early life stress in childhood can alter our behavior
  • Chasing root causes of health issues and trauma responses
  • How mold impacts our brains, and its connection to mental health
  • Brendan's advice for individuals struggling with their mental health

Connect with Brendan:

www.metabolicsolutionsllc.com

https://www.facebook.com/metabolicsolutionsllc/

@the_holistic_savage

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-vermeire-23754693/

Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68

Connect with Me: 

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd 

Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 

Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd 

Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course

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