Trauma on Your Brain Scan: Nutritional Psychiatry with Dr. Hector Rodriguez​

Ever wonder why trauma lingers not just in your memories, but in your brain's wiring—and how food, scans, and small shifts can rewire it for resilience? On The Wellness Driven Life Show, April Chavez speaks with Dr. Hector Rodriguez, MD, founder of The White Butterfly Clinic in Miami, a bilingual psychiatrist blending neuroimaging (SPECT scans), nutritional psychiatry, psychopharmacology, and trauma-informed care. Formerly a fashion photographer, Dr. Hector now helps high-performers and "sacred outcasts" heal PTSD, anxiety, depression, and ADHD by viewing mental health as brain health—focusing on the soul's transformation.​ His approach uncovers patterns like the "diamond pattern" in trauma brains (low frontal/prefrontal activity, overactive limbic system) and uses diet, movement, and mindset to restore balance.​ In this episode, you'll learn: How SPECT scans reveal trauma's "diamond pattern" (diminished PFC, basal ganglia hyperactivity) vs. ADHD—and why accurate imaging prevents misdiagnosis. Nutritional psychiatry basics: Omega-3s, antioxidants, and gut health to reduce inflammation, boost dopamine/serotonin, and quiet the inner critic.​​ Everyday tools: Reframing the "inner bully" to "inner cheerleader," somatic practices, and why curiosity lights up your reward centers.​​ Dr. Hector's story: From photography to psychiatry (via Dr. Daniel Amen's influence), treating the overlooked with compassion.​ Perfect for anyone ready to turn brain insights into a clearer path. Explore The White Butterfly Clinic: https://www.whitebutterflyclinic.com. Hosted and executive produced by April Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilmchavez/ Video production by Manlee J. Chavez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manleejchavez/ ​Music by Steve Stuntz: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestuntz9303 Driven Livin’: https://drivenlivin.comJoin the Drive Collective: https://drivenlivin.com/community 🔔 Join us Wednesdays at 6 PM PST for The Wellness Driven Life Show—your wellness evening reset blending science, story, and soulful healing.​ The views expressed by guests on The Wellness Driven Life Show do not always reflect those of April Chavez or The Wellness Driven Life Show. For more details and a disclaimer, visit https://drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements. ​#TWDLS #DrivenLivin #DrHectorRodriguez #WhiteButterflyClinic #NutritionalPsychiatry #BrainSPECT #TraumaHealing #PTSDRecovery #SIPLifeSlowly #MentalResilience​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices