PLEASE NOTE: While I say that this is a video episode, it's actually not. Unfortunately, I had trouble getting the video to upload so I converted it to audio instead. Episode SummaryIn this special episode of Real Food, Mental Health, host Cody Cox shares his recent appearance on the TV show Invisible Condition. Cody opens up about his personal journey with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, and how food and lifestyle choices became pivotal in transforming his mental health. Together with host Jeff Pearson, they explore the intersection of nutrition, psychotherapy, and invisible conditions, shedding light on why addressing root causes—not just symptoms—is essential for true healing.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how diet impacts mood, why mental health struggles often go unseen, and how patience and compassion can make all the difference in supporting ourselves and others.Cody’s early struggles with depression and anxiety—and how social connections and lifestyle shifts changed everything.Why nutrition is often overlooked in conventional mental health care.The difference between psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists.What “bio-individuality” means and why there’s no true one-size-fits-all diet.How invisible conditions like mental illness, ADHD, or learning disorders affect daily life—and how compassion can bridge the gap.The role of hope, faith, and purpose in navigating mental health challenges.Learn more about Cody’s work: <a href="https://www.beavercreekwellness.com">Beavercreekwellness</a>Connect with Jeff Pearson’s nonprofit: <a href="hydrowithhope.com">Hydro With Hope</a>“Hope can be a tricky thing for people who don’t see their purpose. To me, it’s a spiritual crisis if they don’t have that hope—but it can be found as you develop that sense of purpose.” – Cody Cox Subscribe and review and check back for more soon.To support Cody and the production of this podcast, go to <a href="https://www.ko-fi.com/codycox">⁠ko-fi.com/codycox ⁠</a>To access clinical-grade (the highest quality) supplements and other health products, <a href="https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/beavercreek">⁠visit the dispensary⁠</a>.Visit Cody’s website at <a href="https://www.beavercreekwellness.com/">⁠beavercreekwellness.com⁠</a> where you can read more about him and schedule sessions.

048: Food as Medicine & Invisible Conditions with Cody Cox, CMHC, NTP

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