S4E10: Before You Take an SSRI: What's Missing From the Conversation

About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of SSRIs and explores factors beyond serotonin that may affect anxiety and emotional health.

What if anxiety isn't just a serotonin problem? 🤍 In this episode, we're having one of the most important — and honest — conversations we've had yet. We're talking about SSRIs. Not from a place of shame. Not from an anti-medication stance. But from a place of informed, root-cause healing. Why do so many women stay on these medications long term? What is serotonin actually doing in the body? And could inflammation, gut health, minerals, sunlight, or even unresolved stress be part of the bigger picture? We unpack the gut-brain connection 🧠, emotional dulling, weight gain, dopamine shifts — and what might be missing from the conversation. If you've ever thought, "This helps… but I still don't feel like myself," this episode is for you. You deserve the full story. Book a Free Clarity Call . We'd love to talk to you! Ask us a question and we will answer on the podcast🎙️ Drop it here Pharmacist Kari Coody and Integrative Health Practitioner Jenn Patriarca host weekly conversations meant to cut through the overwhelm of alternative healthcare options. Simple, effective, easy ways to pursue health and gain an understanding without a prescription pad. It's time to simplify the process…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kari Coody, Jenn Patriarca

Topics covered

• SSRIs
• anxiety
• gut-brain connection
• root-cause healing
• inflammation
• emotional health

Keywords

• SSRIs
• anxiety
• gut health
• inflammation
• emotional dulling
• root-cause healing
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cornerstone Integrative Healing

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