7. The Truth About Psych Meds & Root Healing

Mental health is more than just managing symptoms, it’s about healing at the root. This week, I sit down with Jessica Parente, an ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Trauma-Informed Coach, and Level IV Brainspotting Practitioner. Jessica bridges the gap between Western medicine and holistic healing, combining low-dose medication with powerful modalities like Brainspotting, Polyvagal Theory, and Internal Family Systems Therapy to help clients achieve deeper, lasting transformation.In this conversation, we dive into:🎯 Why traditional psychiatry alone isn’t enough—and what’s missing from the system🎯 Generational trauma & sensory gating—how past pain shapes mental health🎯 Brainspotting & somatic healing—why your body holds the key to emotional release🎯 The power of self-discovery—how true healing comes from withinIf you’ve ever felt like the standard mental health system doesn’t fully serve you, this episode will open your eyes to a compassionate, science-backed path to real healing.📖 Grab “The Unseen Wounds of Women” book on Lulu🔎 Discover Jessica’s women’s retreat: "Codependency No More"🔎 Join “The Healing Hive Circle”💌 Get in touch with Jessica: Facebook // Instagram---------------------If you're interested in testing your mineral levels, check out hormonehealingrd.com and get 20% off with my code: MHM20---------------------Reach out to me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andrea.clark.mftFollow @truthaboutmentalhealthpodcast on InstagramFollow @truthaboutmentalhealth on TikTok