Ep. 91 - Your Brain Called. It Wants You to Walk: Mental Health, Resilience and the Brain with Neuropsychologist, Dr. Raphael Wald

We're all carrying more than we let on. And our brains are keeping score.In this episode of The Paige Kornblue Show, I sit down with Dr. Raphael Wald, board-certified neuropsychologist at Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Baptist Health South Florida, for one of the most honest, hopeful and practical conversations I've had on this podcast. We talk about what mental health really is, why it still carries stigma, and what every single one of us can do starting today to protect and strengthen our minds.Dr. Wald has worked with student athletes, families navigating dementia, children finding their footing, and everyday people just trying to keep up. His message is clear: mental health doesn't define who you are, it's not something to just get over, and with the right tools and support… you can get through it.And the single most important thing you can do for your mental health today? Walk. Just walk.Whether you're navigating stress, supporting someone you love, raising kids, or simply trying to catch your breath in a world that never slows down… this one's for you.EPISODE TOPICS:What is a neuropsychologist and how is it different from other mental health professionalsWhy so many people are struggling right now… and why that's not surprisingThe stigma around mental health: where it comes from and how it's finally liftingWhy depression and anxiety are real physiological conditions — not something to "just get over"The most important message Dr. Wald gives every patient: it will passHow mental health directly impacts physical health (back pain, joint pain and gut issues explained)The single most effective tool we have for mental health prevention: movementSimple daily strategies for mental wellness at every age and stageSocial media and mental health: the connection Dr. Wald sees every day in his practiceDiet and mental health: why the closer food looks to the earth, the better it is for your brainStudent athletes and mental health: what life really looks like behind the scenesYouth sports and parenting: how to support your child without adding pressureMindfulness made simple: what it actually means and how to practice it todayInside Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Baptist Health South FloridaThe future of mental health treatment: ketamine, psilocybin and psychedelic therapy explainedMom brain — is it real? Dr. Wald weighs inDr. Wald's one takeaway everyone can start todayhttps://baptisthealth.net/doctors/raphael-judah-wald/2483754www.PaigeKornblue.com@paigekornbluemedia