Dr. Roger McFillin welcomes back Clinical Psychologist Dr. Riz Ahmad to explore a fundamental question: "Does nature make mistakes?" Challenging conventional psychiatric approaches, they argue that what we label as mental illness is actually be the body's natural signals for change. The psychologists contrast traditional mental health treatment with 'functional mental health', which focuses on root causes and the interconnection between physical and mental well-being rather than subjective labels and drugs. Through practical examples, they advocate for a paradigm shift that considers the whole person - from lifestyle and nutrition to relationships and spiritual health - ultimately calling for a healthcare system that heals rather than simply suppresses symptoms.

Chapters

00:00The Health Crisis: A Fragmented Narrative

03:18 The Interconnectedness of Mind and Body

06:45 Challenging Conventional Mental Health Paradigms

10:35 The Dopamine Dilemma: Pleasure and Pain

15:50 Nature's Signals: Understanding Symptoms

20:59 The Role of Nature in Health

25:55 The Complexity of Mental Health Treatment

30:20 Exploring Consciousness Beyond the Material

35:52 The Power of Intention and Interconnectedness

41:07 Reconnecting with Our True Nature

45:46 The Impact of Light on Mental Health

168. Nature Doesn't Make Mistakes: A Functional Approach to Mental Health w/ Dr. Riz Ahmad

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