Episode #7: Lifting The Veil On Antidepressants- What Big Pharma Isn't Telling You

October 10, 2019 by Lindsay Collins

We've been told that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Yet, there haven't been any studies proving brain levels of serotonin or any neurotransmitter are in short supply when depression or any mental health issues develop.

Big Pharma has been perpetuating this premise for decades and there's much evidence showing the harms are much greater then we're being told.

My guest is Caroline Smythe, MD- an extraordinary functional medicine psychiatrist. She believes in "root cause resolution" and treating the underlying imbalances when addressing mental health and well being.

Did You Know?

• Global revenue for antidepressants is nearly $17 billion annually.

• Clinical depression affects about 16 million people in the U.S.

• 13% of Americans take antidepressants.

• Nearly 1 in 10 kids has an ADHD diagnosis.

• So... are we really deficient in SSRI's?

During this episode we will explore a variety of factors that trigger meant health and behavioral disorders and how to avoid Pharma offerings.

Episode #5: Oral Contraceptives: The Good. The Bad. The Truth.

August 30, 2019 by Lindsay Collins

I firmly believe that every woman has the right to effective and accessible forms of birth control. I also believe women need to receive full disclosure and informed consent before starting an oral contraceptive.

Oral Contraceptives hijack a woman’s hormones allowing her reproductive system to be driven by synthetic chemicals that are associated with a laundry list of side effects that include:

• Depression & Anxiety

• Low libido

• Weight gain

• Delayed conception

• Lower thyroid function

• Worsening of PMS

Did you know that s woman’s sense of smell is altered while on an oral contraceptive and can interfere with choosing the “right” partner?

Please join me for an interesting conversation about oral contraceptive, monthly energetic rhythms and why having a menstrual cycle is a power gift for all women. Oh, I forgot to mention that PMS needn’t be a part of the equation for ANY woman.

Episode 1: My Story And Why I Care Deeply About Women's Hormonal Health

July 05, 2019 by Lindsay Collins

This first episode is an intimate dive into my journey through the struggles of anorexia and bulimia and later passing through the struggles of depression and anxiety including years of undiagnosed hypothyroid. As women, how do we discern between the emotional and physical hunger of who we are?

Welcome to The Hormone Lifestyle Zone with Meg Richichi

June 10, 2019 by Lindsay Collins

An introduction to Meg Richichi and her brand new podcast “The Hormone Lifestyle Zone”. A show that takes the mystery out of women’s hormonal issue and struggles. Episode 1 airs July 5th! Subscribe now so you don’t miss a minute of the action.