Amino Acids Explained: The Foundation of Mental Health

In this episode, we sit down with Laurie Hammer to explore how amino acids play a foundational role in mental health. We discuss how neurotransmitter imbalances drive anxiety, burnout, and emotional dysregulation—and why traditional approaches often miss this piece. Laurie shares how targeted amino acid therapy can create rapid shifts in mood and resilience, helping people rebuild their brain chemistry and move out of survival mode.- - - - -About the Guest:Laurie Hammer is a Functional Nutritional Therapist and the founder of the Take Back My Brain movement, where she helps high-achieving women restore mental clarity and emotional resilience. After overcoming her own struggles with eating disorders, anxiety, and chronic illness, Laurie discovered the power of amino acid therapy to rebuild brain chemistry.Today, she specializes in targeted, brain-first nutrition strategies that address the biological roots of burnout and mental health challenges, empowering clients to move from survival mode into a calm, focused, and vibrant life.- - - - -🎧 Take Back My Brain Real conversations on wellness, resilience, and living with intention—Laurie Hammer brings practical insights and inspiring stories to help listeners navigate health and life with clarity.Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsListen on iHeart RadioSocial Handles:Website: https://www.lauriehammer.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takebackmybrainYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain/- - - - -Forum HealthWebsite: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clinic Locator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forumhealth.com/clinics/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Social:Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/forumhealthco/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/forum_health/Boost your well-being with physician-grade supplements trusted by providers for longevity, focus, and more at shopforumhealth.com.- - - - -PODCASTThank you for listening.Please subscribe and share.This podcast is produced by DrTalks.comhttps://drtalks.com/podcast-service/