17. Hi, So. . .You're a Plant (Vitamin D)

I'm back with more on that whole "your brain is a body" thing—and this time I'm calling you from a folding chair perched in the sliver of sunlight behind my building. Today's important takeaway? Your physical health affects your mental health—and you need Vitamin D to be healthy.  In this quick (15 min) episode, we cover why Vitamin D is NOT a late night infomercial sketchy supplement, why you're probably deficient in it and why every cell in your body needs it, how to "get that D" (I've been waiting years to say use that as a pun), WHY you're a plant, and a lot more.  Oh, also: The racist research done on sunscreen; how do you know a supplement is legitimate?; me clearing my throat; Bootylicious.  So…Call me when you get this? No really, call me! 510) 394-2104. Leave a voicemail with your love notes, feedback, and questions for me to research, and I’ll be sure to call you back. _____________________________________ If you liked this episode, please subscribe, rate (with all the stars), or leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts – so I can “call” more humans with my trademarked brand of aggressive kindness. And if you’ve already done one of those things, THANK YOU! Song Credit: “Semicircle Song” by The Go! Team Let’s be friends. DM me on Instagram: @alexisrockley  Looking for a transcript of this podcast episode? Shoot me an email: [email protected] ____________________________________ Need self-help career advice actually based in science? Check out my book-baby, Find Your F*ckyeah: Stop Censoring Who You Are and Discover What You Really Want, anywhere books are sold. But also, here: www.findyourfyeah.com _____________________________________ SHOW NOTES Academic Sources + Articles from this Episode:  "A Statistical Error in the Estimation of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for Vitamin D" "An estimate of the global reduction in mortality rates through doubling vitamin D levels." "Sunlight and Vitamin D: Necessary for Public Health" "Psychological Consequences of Vitamin D Deficiency: Vitamin D supplementation may help alleviate depression." "Vitamin D and your health: Breaking old rules, raising new hopes" "What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?" "Short exposure to light treatment improves depression scores in patients with seasonal affective disorder: A brief report" Sunscreen + Dermatology recommendations for Folx of Color:  http://skinofcolorsociety.org/ Bolden Sunscreen  Black Girl Sunscreen  "The Best Sunscreens for Dark Skin Tones That Won't Leave White Streaks"