139: Natural Healing Show with Catherine Carrigan - Episode 139139: Natural Healing Show with Catherine Carrigan - Episode 139
UK Health Radio Podcast
Catherine Carrigan and Patrick Holford discuss the challenges and strategies for withdrawing from psychiatric medication using natural methods. They emphasise the importance of nutrition in supporting mental health.
46:55•7 Sept 2025
Healing the Brain: Nutrition's Role in Mental Health Recovery
Episode Overview
- Understand how psychiatric drugs affect your brain before attempting withdrawal.
- Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining brain health.
- Slowly taper off medication to avoid severe withdrawal symptoms.
- Test your brain chemistry to tailor nutritional support.
- Long-term medication use can complicate recovery.
“If you've scrambled your brains, sitting around in a group and talking about it won't unscramble your brain.”
How do individuals turn their lives around after years of relying on psychiatric medication? In this episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast's Natural Healing Show, host Catherine Carrigan welcomes Patrick Holford, founder of foodforthebrain.org and author of 'How to Quit Without Feeling S**t.' They tackle the complex topic of withdrawing from psychiatric medication, discussing the importance of understanding how these drugs affect your brain and why a slow, methodical approach is crucial.
Patrick shares his expertise on the role of nutrition in brain health, highlighting how amino acids, omega-3s, and B vitamins can support a healthier mind. He also addresses the controversial idea that not everyone suffering from depression has a serotonin deficiency, a notion long held by pharmaceutical companies. If you've ever questioned the long-term effects of psychiatric drugs or wondered how to begin the journey of coming off them, this episode offers a wealth of practical advice and eye-opening perspectives.
By weaving in humour and relatable anecdotes, the conversation remains engaging and accessible, even as it tackles such a serious subject. So, if you're curious about how nutrition and lifestyle changes can aid in mental health recovery, this episode is one you won't want to miss.
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