#57. Improve Your Mental Health Naturally With These Key Strategies
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Many people struggle with depression, anxiety, and emotional imbalance—but true healing goes deeper than a diagnosis or a prescription. In this powerful episode, Dustin Strong, a renowned holistic health clinician and founder of Strong On Health, joins Dr. Leona to share how nutrition, environment, and emotional connection can radically impact mental health.
Discover why your body's chemistry, gut health, and daily environment are critical for emotional resilience—and how small changes can open the door to profound healing. Dustin draws from his extensive experience working with clients worldwide who haven't found complete success with traditional healthcare methods. His approach considers nutrition, physical exercise, spiritual balance, and personal motivation equally important for lasting wellness.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, or simply seeking a more balanced life, this conversation is packed with powerful insights and actionable steps you can start today.
In this episode:
00:00 Welcome to The Heal Deal Podcast
01:55 Introducing Dustin Strong, holistic health clinician
03:20 Dustin's personal connection to mental health advocacy
06:45 Understanding the foundations of mental wellness
09:30 The importance of being present in the moment
12:15 Connection and community as healing elements
16:40 Nutritional deficiencies and mental health
21:05 How medications interact with brain chemistry
26:18 Dr. Leona's personal depression healing journey
31:35 The gut-brain connection and mental wellness
36:45 The role of probiotics in emotional health
41:20 Strategies for identifying personal triggers
45:15 Building a holistic mental health foundation
50:47 Mental health as part of the human experience
51:35 How to connect with Dustin Strong
Connect with Dustin:
Website: https://www.strongonhealth.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strongonhealth/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StrongOnHealth
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@strongonhealth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strongonhealth/
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Dr. Leona
Founder, Freedom Health Systems
Host, The Heal Deal Podcast
Author, A Journey to Healing
Author, Freedom in Chains
Author, Shop & Savor
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