131 - Defeating seasonal depression & the winter blues

Do you DREAD winter? Fearful of the winter blues? Want to jet off somewhere for some sunshine or considering medication but hesitant? If yes, this episode is for you. Louise discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder with Integrative Health Practitioner, Sarah Murphy. Discover what it is, why it manifests, and learn prevention methods so you can thrive, not just survive, this season. ⭐ THE ULTIMATE 17 STEP GUIDE TO BATTLING WINTER DEPRESSION + ALL PRODUCT RECOMMENDATIONS: HERE ⭐ The pair jump into:  What seasonal depression actually is  The importance of the circadian rhythm and how light exposure can send our whole system out of whack (+ how to fix this) How seasonal depression is connected to under or over production of dopamine, serotonin and melatonin (+ tips and tricks) The ‘inflammatory model of depression’ and how chemical imbalances are not the only origin of depression  The connection between Vitamin D, sugar and the ‘winter immune system’ (+ how to fuel your body this Winter) Plus, top tips and tricks to feel AMAZING this winter rather than average. The pair dive into morning routines, evening routines, hydration, diet, blood sugar regulation, and more.  Daily Devotion™ is now live on the App Store & Google Play — unlock your healthiest, happiest, highest self with somatic daily wellness rituals, free for 7 days → [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠REDEEM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]  ------ 🤍 FOLLOW LOUISE / HEALING HONEYS 🤍 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@healinghoneys⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamlouiserumball/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@healinghoneys_⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/healinghoneys/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠💌⁠⁠⁠ Submit a question to the ⁠⁠⁠Healing Honeys Hotline⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠💌⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TRASH TALKS: Submit Your Awful Dating Stories⁠⁠⁠ HEAL WITH LOUISE ✨ 7 Day Somatic Healing Trial: ⁠⁠⁠Daily Devotion⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Therapy + Healing PDFs: ⁠⁠⁠Therapy Shop⁠⁠⁠ ✨ 7 Day Free Confidence Queen Overhaul: ⁠⁠⁠Waitlist Sign Up⁠⁠⁠ ✨ There She Glows: 12 Week Life Transformation: ⁠⁠⁠Waitlist Sign Up⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices