{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Mental Health Starts at the Cellular Level | HOMe Podcast #007","description":"In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Boomer Anderson, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Jodi Duval explore mental health through the lens of health optimization medicine. Rather than viewing mental health as a set of diagnoses, the conversation reframes it as a function of cellular health \u2014 where brain function is driven by mitochondrial performance, inflammation, nutrient status, and environmental inputs. From neurotransmitter imbalances to brain inflammation and the gut-brain-microbiome axis, this episode breaks down how modern stressors, lifestyle, and environment impact mental health at the cellular level. Most importantly, the team explains why true mental health optimization must begin with optimizing the health of the cell. Join us as we delve into: \u2022 Why mental health should be viewed at the cellular level \u2022 The role of mitochondria in brain energy and signaling \u2022 Brain inflammation and its impact on mood and cognition \u2022 The gut-brain-microbiome axis and neurotransmitter production \u2022 Why stress, sleep, and environment drive mental health outcomes This episode is for you if: \u2022 You struggle with brain fog, anxiety, or low mood \u2022 You want a deeper, root-cause understanding of mental health \u2022 You\u2019re a practitioner looking beyond traditional psychiatry \u2022 You want to optimize cognitive performance and resilience You can also find this episode on\u2026YouTube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/5xqAzkMUpBs Find more from Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMeHOPe): Website: https:\/\/homehope.org\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/homehopeorg\/  Virtual Symposium 2026: https:\/\/homehope.org\/homehope-virtual-symposium-2026  Use PODCAST10 to get 10% OFF your purchase of the Clinical Metabolomics Module at https:\/\/homehope.org\/products\/clinical-metabolomics   Find more from Troscriptions: Website: https:\/\/troscriptions.com\/  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/troscriptions\/  Use POD10 to get 10% OFF your Troscriptions purchase at https:\/\/troscriptions.com\/collections\/our-products ","author_name":"Health Optimization Medicine Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/454677","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40955815\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201025685"}