In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Rountree and Dr. Lipman take a closer look at the topic of depression. Learn about the gut-brain connection and its link with depression, cytokine sickness, antidepressants, nutritional deficiencies, and more in this episode.
Note: If you or someone you know needs help today, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK. The call is free and confidential, and crisis workers are there 24/7 to assist you.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Depression and day-to-day struggle [2:41]
Melancholy [3:20]


Deep-seated or situational depression [3:46]
Modern society and depression [4:40]
Antidepressants [5:58]
Brain chemistry [6:42]


Cytokine sickness [8:42]
Abnormal microbiome [9:32]


Serotonin made in the gut [10:00]
Gut health and depression [11:19]
5-HTP [13:01]


Exercise [13:35]
Learned optimism [15:14]
Questions from the community [18:14]
Postpartum depression [18:28]
Diet [19:21]


Deficiencies and depression [21:20]
How are gut health and depression linked? [23:58]
Do medications for anxiety and depression affect the gut? [25:51]
Seeing psychologist or psychiatrist for depression [27:12]
Can depression be cured, or is it something we learn to live with? [28:42]
What do we need to do to be better at handling mental health issues? [31:20]





Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
Gut Health: The Link to Anxiety and Depression?
A Mayo Clinic Doctor’s Advice Part 2: Science-backed Ways to Manage Stress and Anxiety During a Crisis
Managing Stress When Trying to Conceive
Stress and Your Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline / 800-273-8255
Text “HELLO” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
Men: You’re Stressed. And It’s Okay To Do Something About It

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