In today's episode, I am chatting with Brendan Vermeire, a Mental and Metabolic Health Scientist & Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker.  He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer.He is the proud owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course. He is also the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to ‘changing the way the world views mental health’ through advancing the science of Mental Health Dysfunction.  He is also the creator of The Mental M.A.P.™, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health. In this episode, we cover:Brendan's background and journey to the functional mental health fieldMental health issues and chemical imbalances, with Brendan's viewpoint about the root of our mental health concernsWhat is driving epigenetic changes and how can they show up as mental illnessHow early life stress in childhood can alter our behaviorChasing root causes of health issues and trauma responsesHow mold impacts our brains, and its connection to mental healthBrendan's advice for individuals struggling with their mental healthConnect with Brendan:www.metabolicsolutionsllc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/metabolicsolutionsllc/@the_holistic_savagehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-vermeire-23754693/Thyroid Mineral Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/e5aa246b68Connect with Me: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Free Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723 Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course