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    WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - PODCAST 112; FEATURING: Tamara Owen, RN, MS, PMHNP Holistic Health & Life Coach

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    ​In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul talks about how we can use compassion, love, and forgiveness to speak truth to power. It often feels like we are at war, but using the martial arts approach of pivoting and redirecting energy can enable us to have compassion while being fearless – key elements of non-violent civil disobedience. Life presents endless opportunities for us to forgive – it’s always the better way!
     
    This week we meet Tamara Owen, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who shares her non-pharmaceutical approach to identifying root causes of stress, anxiety, depression, fatigue and more. Come learn how Tamara brings true health and wellness to the mind, body, and spirit…without the use of drugs!
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    Paul Thomas - WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - SHOW 112; FEATURING: Tamara Owen, RN, MS, PMHNP Holistic Health & Life Coach

    Show Notes:

    Title: Understanding Root Causes of Mental Health Issues

    Host: Dr. Paul Guest: Tamara Owen, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    Duration: 53:46

    In this episode, Dr. Paul interviews Tamara Owen, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, about her approach to identifying root causes for stress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Tamara shares that she has special testing that helps her pinpoint what's going on with neurotransmitters, which allows her to target health, wellness in mind, body, and spirit without pharmaceuticals in most cases.

    Tamara emphasizes that being healthy takes a lot of diligence and is part of our life work. She encourages people to think about how they take care of themselves all the time and to put things aside that get in the way of taking care of themselves.

    Dr. Paul also shares his thoughts on compassion, love, and forgiveness, and how speaking truth to power can be done effectively through non-violent civil disobedience. He believes that forgiveness and love are essential in life's endless journey of opportunities to forgive.

    Throughout the episode, Tamara and Dr. Paul discuss various neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and glutamate, and how they can affect mental health. They also touch on the role of medication and supplements in treating mental health issues.

    Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the importance of understanding root causes for mental health issues and taking care of ourselves to achieve overall wellness.

    Key Takeaways:
    1. Identifying root causes for mental health issues is crucial for achieving overall wellness.

    2. Special testing can help pinpoint what's going on with neurotransmitters, which allows for targeted treatment without pharmaceuticals in most cases.

    3. Being healthy takes a lot of diligence and is part of our life work.

    4. It's important to think about how we take care of ourselves all the time and to put things aside that get in the way of taking care of ourselves.

    5. Non-violent civil disobedience can be an effective way to speak truth to power.

    6. Forgiveness and love are essential in life's endless journey of opportunities to forgive.

    ​7. Neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, GABA, and glutamate can affect mental health. 8. Medication and supplements can play a role in treating mental health issues, but it's important to understand their potential side effects and limitations.
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    WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - SHOW 111: FEATURING: Dr. Laura Hanson D.C., MS, QEEG-DL, D.I.C.C.P., NDT, BCN, CAS Board-certified chiropractic pediatric diplomate and Neurofeedback Specialist.

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    In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul talks about what it means to have hope, even during times of deep despair. No matter what we are going through, there is healing available for us. Let’s choose to live in hope, recognizing that each day represents an opportunity for a fresh perspective and a chance to love more completely.
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    WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - PODCAST 111: FEATURING: Dr. Laura Hanson D.C., MS, QEEG-DL, D.I.C.C.P., NDT, BCN, CAS Board-certified chiropractic pediatric diplomate and Neurofeedback Specialist.

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    In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul talks about what it means to have hope, even during times of deep despair. No matter what we are going through, there is healing available for us. Let’s choose to live in hope, recognizing that each day represents an opportunity for a fresh perspective and a chance to love more completely.
     
    This week, Dr. Paul brings us another segment on psychopharmaceuticals. He introduces us to Dr. Laura Hanson who shares insight on non-pharmaceutical approach to autism, ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression and more. She introduces us to several alternative methods she employs that have produced some exciting outcomes. Don’t miss out on this highly informative discussion!
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    Paul Thomas - WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - SHOW 111: FEATURING: Dr. Laura Hanson D.C., MS, QEEG-DL, D.I.C.C.P., NDT, BCN, CAS Board-certified chiropractic pediatric diplomate and Neurofeedback Specialist.

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    ​    WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - SHOW 111: FEATURING: Dr. Laura Hanson D.C., MS, QEEG-DL, D.I.C.C.P., NDT, BCN, CAS Board-certified chiropractic pediatric diplomate and Neurofeedback Specialist.

    Summary:
    In this episode, Dr. Paul and Dr. Laura Hanson discuss non-pharmaceutical approaches to managing conditions like autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. They explore the benefits of developmental analysis of milestones, brain mapping, exercise, nutrition, and neurofeedback. Listeners will gain new insights and hope for themselves or their loved ones.

    Key Points:
    • Developmental analysis of milestones can help identify areas of development that need support. -
    • Brain mapping can provide a detailed picture of brain activity and help guide treatment. -
    • Exercise and nutrition can play a crucial role in supporting mental health. -
    • Neurofeedback can help train the brain to function more effectively and improve outcomes for conditions like ADHD.

    Quotable Quote:
    Dr. Paul: "Today is a new day. We don't need to despair. There is always hope for a better tomorrow."

    Action Item:
    Consider exploring non-pharmaceutical approaches to mental health, such as developmental analysis, brain mapping, exercise, nutrition, and neurofeedback. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional to learn more.
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    WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - SHOW 110: FEATURING: Bernadette Pajer CHD Tennessee Chapter Leadership Team, and Host of Informed Life Radio & Kim Witczak Speaker, Advocate, Co-Founder Woody Matters, and Co-Founder Selling Sickness

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    ​In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul talks about the importance of self-care. He shares how his journey of returning to a consistent exercise routine and developing healthy eating habits is positively changing his life. He encourages us to identify what needs our attention – whether it’s exercise, diet, sleep, or focusing on our emotional and physical health. Whatever you need right now, pick one thing, and just get started! 
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    WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - PODCAST 110: FEATURING: Bernadette Pajer CHD Tennessee Chapter Leadership Team, and Host of Informed Life Radio & Kim Witczak Speaker, Advocate, Co-Founder Woody Matters, and Co-Founder Selling Sickness

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    ​In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul talks about the importance of self-care. He shares how his journey of returning to a consistent exercise routine and developing healthy eating habits is positively changing his life. He encourages us to identify what needs our attention – whether it’s exercise, diet, sleep, or focusing on our emotional and physical health. Whatever you need right now, pick one thing, and just get started! 

    ​This week, Bernadette Pajer of Informed Choice WA is back! She joins us to talk about psychotropic drugs and the Medicating Normal film. We discuss anxiety, depression, ADHD drugs, the importance of informed consent, even the possible connection between these psychopharmaceuticals and mass shootings, and so much more!

    Next, we meet Kim Witczak, co-founder of Woody Matters and Selling Sickness. Kim lost her husband to suicide not long after he was put on Prozac for insomnia. She now pours her life into advocating for drug safety and informed consent, educating people on side effects to watch for and alternative treatments that can be available.
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    Paul Thomas - WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - SHOW 110: FEATURING: Bernadette Pajer CHD Tennessee Chapter Leadership Team, and Host of Informed Life Radio & Kim Witczak Speaker, Advocate, Co-Founder Woody Matters, and Co-Founder Selling Sickness

    Show Notes:

    Title: Advocacy for Patient Safety: A Conversation with Kim Witczak and Bernadette Pajer

    Introduction:
    In this episode, we are joined by Kim Witczak and Bernadette Pajer to discuss their advocacy work for patient safety. Kim's journey started when her husband died by suicide after being prescribed an antidepressant for insomnia. Bernadette is a mother who has been advocating for vaccine safety and informed consent for over 20 years.

    Key Points:
    • Kim's advocacy work started as an accidental journey
    • Her husband was prescribed an antidepressant for insomnia and died by suicide
    • Kim is working to raise awareness about the risks of prescription drugs 
    • Bernadette is advocating for vaccine safety and informed consent 1
    • Both Kim and Bernadette believe that patients should be informed about the medications and vaccines they are taking 1
    • They discuss the importance of informed consent and the risks associated with psychotropic drugs 1
    • They also discuss the connection between psychotropic drugs and mass shootings

    Conclusion: Kim Witczak and Bernadette Pajer's advocacy work is an important reminder of the need for patient safety and informed consent. Their stories highlight the risks associated with prescription drugs and vaccines, and the importance of being informed about the medications and vaccines we take.
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    WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - SHOW 109: FEATURING APRIL WEST AND KATHERINE SIGBLAD, NEW MOTHERS AND CO-HOSTS OF MOMS OFF THE RECORD PODCAST

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    In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul talks about what to do when our fears bring us down and cause us to feel stuck. He explains how we can speak to our inner child, the insecure person within us causing fear, and speak empowering words of truth to ourselves. When you’re going through times of struggle, you can reach down within yourself and become your own strength. You’ve got this!