Today, I am blessed to have here with me Evan Transue. Evan had a secret, and that secret was his mental health problems. Starting as young as five years old, Evan was experiencing full-blown panic attacks. His parents and family doctor were left with confusion about his symptoms, and as a result, these issues were unintentionally forgotten about. As time went on, his mental health issues progressed. Evan was embarrassed of what he was experiencing, so he did his best to hide his problems from friends and family (at least, whenever possible). The more he hid, the worse the problems got, and the worse the problems got, the more he tried to hide them. Eventually, Evan even used drugs and alcohol to try to cope with what he was dealing with. It was a bad cycle that he would not be able to maintain forever. During his senior year of high school, everything would change. While trying to stop abusing drugs on a daily basis, Evan "snapped" and got himself involved in an altercation that would result in him being arrested, kicked out of school, and spending his 18th birthday on house arrest. He still wouldn't admit it, but his actions made it clear to everyone around him that he was not doing well. The only person he was lying to was himself. A few months later, Evan would have what he calls his "aha" moment. This was the moment he gained a new perspective on his situation, realizing that if he never took the first initiative, things were never going to get better. ​Over the next several years following this decision, Evan would finally discover a resolution to his mental health issues (and his physical health issues, too)! He learned about how our modern lifestyles are greatly affecting our bodies and minds, and this is especially true for our youth. He would end up getting multiple certifications in functional and natural healthcare, and still expands on his education to this day. In this episode, Evan tells us about many different topics that affect mental health. We discuss nutrient changes to make right now, all the way to applying three key influences for your health: mindset, food, and light. In between, he explains how exercise and food sensitivities can also affect mental and overall health. Last, Evan explains what an autoimmune disease is and how those with autoimmune diseases can manage their health. Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order.  Wild Foods Superfoods. Receive 20% off your order by using the coupon code KETOKAMP at checkout over at https://www.wildfoods.co/ Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code BEN15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Text me +1 (786) 364-5002 [07:19] Nutrient Changes To Make Right Now To Impact Mental Health Evan realized in his journey that even though you aren't getting fat, it doesn't mean that you can just eat whatever you want. The first step Evan recommends is to make sure your diet has enough high-quality protein. Vitamins are also essential, but they are also specific to each person. So, taking a test to figure out what vitamins would be most beneficial to you would be best. Otherwise, a high-quality multivitamin and getting enough B & D vitamins are a great start to cover your bases.  [10:46] The Role Exercise And Movement Have In Mental Health Depression and mental illness are almost self-fulfilling prophecies. They get us to do things that worsen the depression. How do you think you're going to feel if you stop exercising and lay in bed all day? Probably not great. Well, depression encourages most people to do those exact thing