In today's episode we talk with Dr. Dan Engle about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and with Mo Brossette about combatting seasonal depression.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Dr. Dan Engle

Dr. Dan Engle is an expert on the brain and the science and treatment of traumatic brain injury. He joins us today to talk about how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is being used to treat depression. Here is a description from the Mayo Clinic:"Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typically used when other depression treatments haven't been effective."Dr. Dan tells us how promising this type of treatment is for people suffering with depression. There are many people in the world who depend on a pharmaceutical drug and are not able to ever get off of it. This therapy is the solution. Listen in to hear what Dr. Engle has to say about this and where to find this type of treatment in your area.

• Dr. Dan Engle is a psychiatrist with a clinical practice that combines aspects of regenerative medicine, psychedelic research, integrative spirituality, and peak performance. 

  His medical degree is from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His psychiatry residency degree is from the University of Colorado in Denver, and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship degree is from Oregon Health & Science University. 

  Dr. Engle is an international consultant to several global healing centers facilitating the use of long-standing indigenous plant medicines for healing and awakening.  He is the Founder and Medical Director of Kuya Institute for Transformational Medicine in Austin, Texas; Full Spectrum Medicine, a psychedelic integration and educational platform; and Thank You Life, a non-profit funding stream supporting access to psychedelic therapies. 

  Dr. Engle is the author of The Concussion Repair Manual: A Practical Guide to Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries, as well as his new book, A Dose of Hope: A Story of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy.

Combatting Seasonal Depression with Mo Brossette

I'm sure you've heard of the 'winter blues', or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which are both a form of depression during the winter months. Causes of SAD come from the decrease in sunlight exposure. This causes your biological clock (circadian rhythm) to get disrupted and serotonin levels to drop, which can affect your mood. Mo Brossette talks with us today about how to take precautions to fight this type of depression.There are so many aspects of the fall and winter that bring about happiness and joy. However, there is a lot that brings out sadness and loneliness. When your brain is not stimulated by colors and sunlight, it definitely has effect on your mood and emotions. Mo gives us practical ways to keep your mood in check, and stay away from this type of depression.

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