Episode 189: How To Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder And Get More Energy, with Chemical Engineer Chloe Deutscher
If the winter blues are hitting hard and you’ve been feeling a little more SAD lately, you’re not alone. As the temperature drops and the mornings/evenings continue to be dark AF, it’s harder to feel positive and energetic these days (hellllllo, Blue Monday). But Seasonal Depression doesn’t need to be the status quo.
If you’re feeling exhausted, depressed, irritable, like you have no interest in the things that used to bring you joy, and like your appetite and sleep cycle are out of whack, this episode is a must-listen for practical, medical, and mindset tips for treating Seasonal Affective Disorder.
None of us should feel depressed for an entire season. So I called in the biohacking pro, Chloe Deutscher.
Chloe is a chemical engineer who has dedicated her career to the intersection of science, consciousness, and mental health. She’s the co-founder and the CEO of Liquid Culture, a biotech company focused on novel fungi manufacturing and developing innovative products for optimal wellbeing. She shares her actionable tips, knowledge, and experience in the fields of biohacking, mental health, and psychedelics on her popular TikTok account, @chloegoesinward, where she empowers people to overcome mental health challenges like ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
Tune in as we chat about:
The symptoms of SAD and how to know if you have it
The power of daylight exposure, light therapy and SAD lamps
Regulating sleep patterns and dealing with insomnia
Natural ways to boost your serotonin levels
Chloe’s top vitamin and supplement recommendations to improve mood and energy (some are unexpected!!)
Why cold exposure and plunging can actually help combat SAD?
How diet and blood sugar management impacts your mental health
Mindset shifts and tools like hypnosis meditation and EFT tapping to reprogram negativity
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