Tanner Keegan Read
Tanner Keegan Read
What If You Could Use Light To Heal Your Brain with Dr. Theodore Henderson
What If You Could Use Light To Heal Your Brain with Dr. Theodore Henderson
What If You Could Use Light To Heal Your Brain with Dr. Theodore Henderson
Thursday 30th October 2025
Dr. Theodore Henderson discusses using infrared light therapy to treat mental health issues, challenging traditional views on depression.
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Episode Overview
- Infrared light therapy can activate mitochondria, aiding brain health.
- Depression may be a degenerative disease, not just a chemical imbalance.
- Combining ketamine with infrared light shows promising results.
- Neuroplasticity is crucial for mental health recovery.
- Innovative therapies could revolutionise mental health treatment.
Depression actually is a degenerative disease.
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? This episode of Retrieving Sanity features Dr. Theodore Henderson, who shares his groundbreaking approach to mental health and addiction recovery using infrared light therapy. Dr. Henderson challenges conventional views on depression, arguing that it's not just a chemical imbalance but a degenerative disease that can be treated by targeting the brain's mitochondria.
He explains how infrared light can stimulate these tiny powerhouses within our cells, potentially leading to improved mental health outcomes. Dr. Henderson's discussion is both engaging and informative, as he delves into the synergy between ketamine and infrared light therapy. He also emphasises the importance of neuroplasticity and the need for a shift in how mental health conditions are treated.
With personal anecdotes and scientific explanations, he paints a vivid picture of how these innovative treatments could revolutionise mental health care. Listeners are treated to an exploration of how this therapy is already showing promise in treating conditions like PTSD, Alzheimer's, and even long Covid. Dr. Henderson's passion for challenging the status quo and pushing the boundaries of traditional psychiatry shines through, making this episode both enlightening and inspiring. Could this be the future of mental health treatment?
Tune in to find out.