In this week's episode, I'm talking all about my history with anxiety and depression while growing up. I talk about when my mental health issues started, things that contributed to my anxiety and depression, and how I figured out something was wrong. I discuss bullying, being a teenager in today's world, my biggest insecurities, my experiences with different therapists and medication, and much more. I also talk about what I did to help overcome my anxiety and clinical depression and how I manage my mental health now. For more from Christina, head to her website, christinaricewellness.com, to find her services, blog, programs, and ebooks. If there's a question you'd like answered or a topic you'd like discussed on the podcast, send it in to podcast@christinaricewellness.com! Don’t forget to join the Facebook group, Wellness Realness Podcast Tribe, to meet other podcast listeners! I'm so excited to be partnering with Just Thrive Probiotic & Antioxidantto bring you this podcast episode! Just Thrive Probiotic & Antioxidant is the first 100% spore-forming probiotic that arrives alive in the intestines naturally. It helps to support optimal gut health, digestive health, immune health, anddelivers antioxidants. I've noticed a huge difference in both my digestion and overall health since using it regularly, and I recommend it to all of my clients. The strains in Just Thrive were recently proven in a published study to begin to heal leaky gut in just 30 days! Head to bit.ly/justthrivecrwto learn more about this research-based probiotic and to place an order! Signups for the Straight Up Paleo retreat are still open! Head to bit.ly/supretreat2018to snag your spot at a reduced price for the month of May! Ready to start your own podcast?! Katie Dalebout from Let It Out Podcast has created Let [a podcast] Out, an online workshop that will teach you everything you need to know to create your own podcast, and you can sign up now for the workshop that starts in June! You'll get access to hours of interviews with top podcasters, comprehensive audio lectures from Katie, homework and online resources, access to a private Facebook group and live coaching calls with Katie, and more. Head to bit.ly/launchpodcrwto learn more and sign up. You can use the code "WELLNESS" to get $100 off enrollment! If you're finally ready to reach your fitness goals, check out the MAPS programs from Mind Pump Media at www.mindpumpmedia.com/christinaricewellness. You can use the code "WELLNESS" for 10% off! I recommend MAPS Anabolicto anyone who goes to the gym and wants something that will increase their strength and fitness levels while also reducing body fat, and I recommend MAPS Anywhereif you're looking for a program that doesn't require a gym and focuses more on bodyweight exercises. Ready to dive into the paleo diet and lifestyle as a woman? Christina's Paleo Women Lifestyle Programis now available as a SELF-STUDY course! If you're looking to finally reach your health and wellness goals and optimize your health as a woman, this is the answer for you. Modules cover the basics of nutrition, the paleo diet, macronutrients, and building balanced meals, cooking and grocery shopping hacks, the top health mistakes women make, balancing hormones, and getting the rest of your healthy lifestyle in check when it comes to stress, fitness, sleep, body image, and more. If you choose to sign up for the self-study version of the program, you'll get access to all course modules and PDFs, but you won't have access to the private FB group or the live video calls. You can upgrade to the full version of the course that includes the FB group and live video coaching calls any time a new group is running! Head to bit.ly/paleowomenlifestyleto learn the details! Interested in switching to safer beauty products to protect your health? Shop at beautycounter.com/christinarice for safer skincare, makeup, hair care, and more! If you need help with color matching or product recommendations, fee