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How to Train Your Brain for Peak Performance! Yes, Even in Menopause with Elyse Schunkewitz #022
About My Guest
Elyse Schunkewitz, LCSW, is a holistic & functional psychotherapist leveraging her expertise in functional neuroscience & medicine, somatic therapies, psychology, and fitness to empower high achievers. With a background as a clinician in the Bellevue Hospital psychiatric emergency room and personal experience overcoming burnout and medication reliance, she pioneers true holistic psychotherapy. With specialties in nervous system regulation, medication alternatives, and habit change neurology, Elyse extends her transformative approach nationwide, training medical providers on how to integrate brain and body-based training into lifelong mental wellness.
Summary
Tune in for a captivating conversation with Elyse Schunkewitz, a holistic and functional psychotherapist, as she shares her unique approach to mental health that blends conventional therapy with holistic practices. Leah and Elyse dive into the challenges women face during perimenopause and menopause, emphasizing the power of self-compassion and acceptance in making lasting habit changes. They explore the importance of calming the nervous system, activating the frontal lobe, and finding your personal "why" to drive successful transformation. With insights on identity shifts, the role of emotions in peak performance, and the necessity of play in personal growth, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate life's transitions with grace and resilience!
The information provided during this podcast is for educational purposes only. The speaker may be a licensed medical professional and may present case studies of actual patients or refer to patients' treatment during the program. Please be reminded that the Scope of Practice for Holistic Nutrition Professionals prevents us from diagnosing, preventing, treating, curing, prescribing, managing, or healing disease. Holistic Nutrition Professionals are not licensed in any state and work with clients, not patients.
Takeaways
Holistic psychotherapy integrates mind and body approaches.
Understanding hormones is crucial for mental health.
Women often face identity crises during midlife.
Habit change is neurologically draining and requires preparation.
Self-compassion is essential for sustainable change.
Identifying your 'why' is key to successful habit change.
Frontal lobe activation is important for executive functioning.
Play and fun are critical for mental health and habit change.
Nutrition plays a significant role in mental well-being.
Working with a supportive practitioner can enhance success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Holistic Psychotherapy
02:51 Understanding Holistic and Functional Psychotherapy
06:01 Common Issues in Perimenopause and Menopause
08:53 The Challenge of Habit Change
11:43 Emotions and Peak Performance
14:38 The Process of Habit Change
17:55 Finding Your Why
20:41 Preparing for Habit Change
24:00 Compassion in Habit Change
28:49 Embracing Acceptance and Self-Compassion
32:28 The Transformative Journey of Habit Change
34:50 Calming the Nervous System for Change
38:02 Activating the Frontal Lobe for Habit Change
43:38 The Importance of Play in Habit Change
44:34 Creating Sustainable Habit Changes
49:48 Navigating Setbacks in Habit Change
52:40 Finding the Right Support for Change
Resources
Elyse is sharing her Nutrition & Mental Health Guide: https://elyseschunkewitzlcsw.com/nutrition-mental-health-guide
Connect with Elyse on Instagram.
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I am so much more conscious of what I am putting into my body and I actually feel really empowered and good about myself by saying no to the foods that are not good for me. At Dinner the other night, my husband and kids kept asking me to try one french fry or one bite of their dessert, and I just smiled and said 'no thank you'.
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My whole adult life I have struggled with eating healthy, never really feeling satisfied and giving in to very unhealthy choices. Leah is a phenomenal wealth of knowledge and support when it comes to nutrition. It is because of her programs that I am FINALLY eating healthy on a regular basis! I feel the best I’ve ever felt, I have more energy, better sleep, less inflammation, better skin, and a better mood! Not to mention, I lost 11 pounds and the weight is continuing to come off!
