About this episode

Dr. Hilary Claire interviews Dr Hector Rodriguez about holistic approaches to mental wellness and the importance of addressing root causes of mental health issues.

Mental health isn’t just about managing symptoms. It’s about understanding the root cause, building resilience, and supporting the whole person so you can actually move forward in life. I am talking to integrative psychiatrist and brain health expert Dr Hector Rodriguez about his holistic approach to mental wellness.    We cover how to regulate your nervous system, build resilience through everyday habits, and why addressing the root cause of stress, trauma, and burnout is key to long-term healing. Dr Hector and I talk about: How to move beyond diagnoses and understand what you are actually struggling with at the root level Why building resilience matters more than avoiding discomfort in motherhood and life How your nervous system responds to stress and how to regulate it daily Practical ways to reduce inflammation through nutrition to support mental clarity and energy Why slowing down improves focus, decision-making, and emotional regulation How to use small daily habits to create long-term change in your mental health The connection between hormones, energy, and mood and why this matters for busy moms How to shift from feeling stuck in stress or burnout to taking…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Hilary Claire

Guest: Dr Hector Rodriguez

Topics covered

• holistic psychiatry
• mental wellness
• nervous system regulation
• resilience building
• stress and trauma
• nutrition and mental health
• community and emotional healing

Keywords

• mental health
• holistic approach
• resilience
• nervous system
• nutrition
• stress management
• emotional healing

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Organizations: Wild and Well

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