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In this episode of Beyond the Pills, host Josh Rimany interviews pharmacist and mental health advocate Jen Bruce. They discuss the importance of taking a holistic approach to mental health and addiction recovery, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding when it comes to treating addiction. They also explore the benefits of blending scientific knowledge with ancient wisdom and personal experiences in creating effective treatment plans. The episode sheds light on the challenges faced by pharmacists in dealing with medication overuse and abuse, and highlights the significance of community and group support in the journey of mental health and addiction recovery.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- 00:00:00 Breaking Addiction Stigma: Compassion and Understanding
- 00:04:15 Complexity of Mental and Physical Health
- 00:08:39 Holistic Lifestyle and Functional Medicine for Mental Health
- 00:11:43 Exploring Mental Health through Functional Medicine
- 00:14:14 Chronic Stress and Mental Health in Modern Life
- 00:17:32 Addressing Medication Dependency with Guidance
- 00:20:34 Healing from Stress and Trauma: The Recovery Reset Program
- 00:22:55 Group Model: Effective Solution for Opioid Crisis and Mental Health
- 00:27:15 Addiction, Health, and Empowerment
- 00:30:26 Understanding Substance Use and Genetics
- 00:34:21 Contacting Roots Recovery Clinic for Help and Information
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