E46: The Science of Mental Health Recovery with Dr. Robb Kelly

Peak Performance

Summary

In this episode of the Peak Performance Podcast, Coach Kyle is joined by Doctor K and Doctor Robb Kelly for a deep dive into mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and childhood traumas. Doctor Robb Kelly emphasizes the significant role childhood trauma plays in the development of mental health issues and addiction. He advocates for a comprehensive approach to treatment that includes examining diet, exercise, and social environment, rather than solely relying on medication. The discussion also touches upon innovative treatments like Stellate Ganglion Block and Prokane IVs, which offer alternative approaches to traditional mental health therapies. A significant point made is the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences and the power of belief in overcoming mental health challenges.

Key Takeaways

• Childhood Trauma as a Root Cause: Many mental health issues stem from unrecognized childhood trauma, which can manifest as depression, anxiety, or addiction in adulthood.
• Holistic Treatment Approach: Effective treatment should include attention to diet, exercise, and social environment, alongside medical interventions when necessary.
• Questioning Long-term Medication: The efficacy of long-term medication use for mental health issues is questioned, advocating for alternative methods that address the root causes.
• Importance of Social Environment: Surrounding oneself with positive and inspiring people is crucial to mental health recovery.
• Innovative Treatments: Techniques like Stellate Ganglion Block and Prokane IVs are presented as innovative solutions for interrupting negative brain patterns associated with anxiety and depression.
• Belief in Recovery: A strong belief in the possibility of overcoming mental health challenges is essential for recovery.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mental Health and Its Roots

03:08 The Impact of Childhood Trauma

06:28 The Role of Environment and Nutrition

09:16 Rewiring the Brain for Recovery

12:06 Innovative Treatments for Mental Health

15:30 The Importance of Communication in Healing

18:23 The Influence of Toxins on Mental Health

21:12 The Power of Positive Surroundings

24:29 Quantum Physics and Mental Transformation

28:40 Outro 2024.mp4

Sponsors:

This episode is sponsored by The Longevity Center FL. Your one stop natural medicine shop. The LCFL is the perfect blend of Integrative, Osteopathic and Regenerative Health Care in West Palm Beach, FL.

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People:

• Website: https://peakperformancepodcast.online/
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• Dr. K On Instagram @theosteodoc
• Coach Kyle On Instagram @toxinfreekyle
• Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD

• PhD, Psychology, Oxford University Trinity College, 1984
• PhD, Psychology/Behavioral Science, University of Southampton, 2013
• Nationally Certified Recovery Coach Level1 (NCRC-1)
• Somatic Experience Practitioner, Somatic Experience Trauma Institute
• Certified NLP Practitioner, American Union of NLP
• Certified Life Coach
• Certified Brain Spotting Practitioner
• Certified International Interventionist
• Published Author
• Presenter/Speaker
• Podcast and Radio Host

www.robbkelly.com

Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD is a sought-after recovery expert who believes in treating the causes of addiction and not the symptoms. Dr. Kelly has appeared on such shows as The Doctors, Eye Opener, Good Morning Texas, and Kens5 morning news. A frequent contributor to radio and print interviews including The Jim Bohannon show, Miracles in Recovery, USA Today, and participated in McLean Hospital’s (Harvard Medical School) study on the stigma associated with mental illness. Dr. Kelly hosted Sober Celebs show on KLIF radio in Dallas, and currently hosts the Breaking Through Addiction podcast featuring special guest discussing a variety of mental health issues.

Dr. Kelly created Let’s Get Back to 98% Recovery DVDs used in prisons and recovery treatment centers throughout the US. He has lectured on addiction and trauma at high-profile universities, national conferences, treatment facilities, public schools, churches, business organizations and hospitals. Dr Kelly is currently the CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, an addiction and mental illness recovery coaching company he created based on extensive research and behaviour studies that he conducted over the past 20 years. Dr. Kelly shares his personal highs and lows as he struggled and overcame crippling alcoholism in the November 2019 release of the book “Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking”.