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Dr. Uma Naidoo, author of "This Is Your Brain on Food" and "Calm Your Brain with Food," discusses how dietary choices can significantly impact anxiety levels and overall mental wellness, highlighting the critical connections between gut health, inflammation, and the brain.If you've enjoyed Talking to Teens, we'd love if you could leave us a five-star rating, and if you have time, a review! Full Show NotesRaising teenagers is no easy feat, especially when dealing with the complexities of their mental health. In today's fast-paced and stress-filled world, an increasing number of teens are facing anxiety. While therapy and coping strategies are essential tools, there's an often overlooked component that could be contributing significantly to your teenager's anxiety: their diet.Our guest today is Dr. Uma Naidoo, a renowned psychiatrist, nutrition specialist, and author. Dr. Naidoo has made groundbreaking strides in the field of nutritional psychiatry, showcasing the profound effect food has on our mental state, specifically anxiety. Through her work, she uncovers the intricate connections between what we eat, the health of our gut, and how our brain functions.Understanding the Gut-Brain ConnectionDr. Naidoo takes us through the fascinating gut-brain axis, explaining how these two seemingly disconnected body parts communicate through neurotransmitters and hormones. Foods with high glycemic loads, artificial sweeteners, and certain fats can cause inflammation not only in our bodies but also in our brains, exacerbating anxiety and other mental health issues.Nourishment for Mental HealthTransitioning to healthier eating habits can seem daunting, but Dr. Naidoo provides practical advice and easy-to-follow steps for gradually making these changes. Focusing on whole, unprocessed foods rich in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and magnesium can have a positive impact on mental well-being. She also warns against the overconsumption of caffeine and the importance of avoiding foods that can interfere with medications prescribed for mental health conditions like ADHD.Nutritional Psychiatry at HomeFor parents, implementing Dr. Naidoo's advice means taking a more active role in food choices at home. She offers suggestions for incorporating more nutrient-dense foods into family meals and explains how simple swaps can lead to significant improvements in a teenager's mood and anxiety levels.In this episode, we also cover additional topics, including:- The effects of sugar and processed foods on mental health- Simple dietary adjustments to combat stress and anxiety- How certain foods can impact sleep quality- The relationship between diet and cognitive functionsDr. Naidoo's unique perspective on nutritional psychiatry provides a fresh outlook on managing anxiety through diet. It's a reminder that sometimes, the best medicine comes not from a prescription bottle, but from our own kitchens.If you're intrigued by the powerful connection between what we eat and how we feel, make sure to subscribe to Talking to Teens and look into Dr. Naidoo's work for more insights into harnessing the power of food to foster better mental health in your family.Listen to this enlightening conversation and start making those small, yet impactful changes in your and your teenager's diet today.Follow us on Social Media! We're @talkingtoteens on Instagram and TikTok

Margo is joined by Lisa Solomon. A teacher by trade, it took Lisa years to call herself an artist first. As a half Japanese, half Jewish [Eastern European] Caucasian woman, hybridization is literally a part of her DNA and shows itself often in her practice. Lisa’s mixed media works revolve thematically around discovering her heritage, the notion of domesticity, craft, feminism, and the pursuit of art as science/research. She is frankly obsessed with color/color theory and is drawn to found objects, tending to alter them conceptually so that their meanings and original uses or intents are re-purposed. She often fuses “wrong” things together – recontextualizing their original purposes, and incorporating materials that inherently question and skirt the line between art and craft. Lisa received her BA in Art Practice from UC Berkeley in 1995 and her MFA from Mills College in 2003. Her work is shown internationally and is in numerous public and private collections.   Margo and Lisa discuss: Her path and what she’s learned along the way Finding comfort in consistency Why grad school was pivotal for her career while simultaneously seeing the challenges brought on by going to University today and mitigating the pressures and costs Why art is one of the last spaces you can really share anything and put it all on the table Color Theory: Understanding colors, creating colors, and teaching color Her color meditation deck: how and why she came up with it and the many ways it can be used Her mixed media work and where she finds inspiration for it Time management and figuring out a system that works for YOU Reframing your schedule and allowing for flexibility Making space for yourself and your creative practices    Mentioned in this episode: The Subversive Stitch: Embroidery and the Making of the Feminine by Rozsika Parker Lisa’s highly curated Amazon shop list   **Get 30% off The Color Meditation Deck and/or A Field Guide to Color by purchasing through www.shambhala.com and using code MARGO30 at checkout** (valid through 8/13/22)   Connect with Lisa: www.lisasolomon.com www.instagram.com/lisasolomon

Dayton Ward: Moments Asunder. It affectionately became known as the Lit-Verse to Star Trek fans, beginning in 2003, with the release of the first novel to take place after the finale of Deep Space Nine in a book called Avatar. After the end of Enterprise, the universe in the novels would continue to expand with unprecedented freedom to explore the characters lives past the finales of each of the shows and now that Star Trek: Picard has begun, it's time for this iteration of the universe to find its way into continuity. In this episode of Literary Treks host Matthew Rushing is joined by author Dayton Ward to talk about his first book in the Star Trek: Coda series, Moments Asunder. We discuss, the end being near, batting order, collaboration, setting it all up, the villains, complete consumption, loose ends, Wesley, Picard's lineage, who's happy, who lives/who dies, early plans, open doors, how Dayton is feeling, where to find him online and our final thoughts. In the news section Bruce Gibson joins Matthew to discuss the zero issue of Mirror War as well as the finale to Year Five. News Mirror War #0 (00:02:57) Year Five, the Final Issue (00:08:54) Feature: Dayton Ward The End is Near (00:14:56) Batting Order (00:26:48) Collaboration (00:29:16) Setting it All Up (00:30:20) The Villains (00:34:18) Complete Consumption (00:38:46) Loose Ends (00:41:07) Redeeming Wesley (00:44:23) Picard's Lineage (00:49:51) Who's Happy (00:58:32) Who Lives, Who Dies (01:00:41) Early Plans (01:06:50) Open Doors (01:08:06) How Dayton is Feeling (01:11:55) Dayton Online (01:14:26) Final Thoughts (01:20:22) Hosts Matthew Rushing and Bruce Gibson Guest Dayton Ward Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Greg Rozier (Associate Producer) Casey Pettitt (Associate Producer)

God’s love for us is not based on our performance, but it is reserved for those of us who have been adopted into His family through faith in Jesus Christ. even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us, having predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, Ephesians 1:4-5

Star Trek Archives Vol 1: The Best of Peter David. Peter David’s prolific writing career in Star Trek began in DC Comics in 1988 and would continue in comics though 2008. With such a plethora of material, IDW has begun curating collections for fans so they can experience them all over again or for the first time. In this episode of Literary Treks hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson talk about Star Trek Archives Vol 1: The Best of Peter David. We discuss the issues Retrospect, A Rude Awakening, Great Expectations, Tomorrow Never Knows and Once a Hero, then give our ratings. In the new we talk about the upcoming Hidden Travel Guide for Qo’noS and The Klingon Empire. News Hidden Travel Guide: Qo’noS And The Klingon Empire (00:02:35) Feature: The Best of Peter David A Little Trepidatious (00:12:44) Retrospect (00:14:45) A Rude Awakening (00:32:14) Great Expectations (00:39:25) Tomorrow Never Knows (00:44:01) Once a Hero (00:48:47) Ratings (00:52:50) Final Thoughts (00:56:18) Hosts Matthew Rushing, Dan Gunther and Bruce Gibson Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Associate Producer) Bruce Gibson (Associate Producer)

Greg Cox: No Time Like the Past. Star Trek characters from different eras meeting is nothing new. Picard met Spock. Scotty met Geordi. Julian met a stunning 23rd-century lieutenant that made him think he might be his own great-grandfather. But two characters we never thought would cross paths are Captain James T. Kirk and Seven of Nine. Yet that's exactly what happens in Greg Cox's new book No Time Like the Past. Presenting herself as Annika Seven, Voyager's former Borg drone finds herself in the presence of the man she's come to know as a legend through the tales of her own captain. But don't worry… the story doesn't follow the path you might first think. In this episode of Literary Treks we're joined by Greg Cox to discuss No Time Like the Past, what it was like writing Seven for the first time, blending the flavors of The Original Series and Voyager, and the steps that Annika must take to never use the B word—BORG. In our news segment we bring you the book trailer for Kirsten Beyer's Acts of Contrition, sneak a peek at artwork from IDW's rendition of "The City On the Edge of Forever," John Byrne's New Visions, and the remastered Gold Key comics, and we glimpse the contents of the Stardate Collection, Volume 2.