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SHOWNOTE

In this episode of the Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to SUCK podcast, Melyssa shares insights into lifestyle medicine and its significant impact on mental health. Celebrating Lifestyle Medicine Week 2024, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month, Melyssa emphasizes six pillars of lifestyle medicine: physical activity, plant-predominant eating, effective stress management, healthy sleep, positive social connections, and avoidance of risky substances. She discusses her personal journey and experiences, highlighting the interconnection between mental and physical health, and the importance of making small, positive changes to promote overall well-being. Melyssa also invites listeners to join her for a detailed presentation on lifestyle medicine for mental health taking place on May 30th at 6pm EST.

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TIMESTAMP

• 00:00 Welcome to Healthy Living Doesn’t Have to Suck Podcast
• 00:36 Celebrating Lifestyle Medicine Week 2024
• 01:22 The Power of Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health
• 02:45 Discovering Lifestyle Medicine: A Personal Journey
• 03:36 The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
• 05:23 Navigating Personal Struggles with Lifestyle Medicine
• 08:25 Lifestyle Medicine’s Impact on Mental Health
• 18:38 Taking Small Steps Towards Wellbeing
• 21:12 Invitation to Lifestyle Medicine for Mental Health Presentation
• 21:37 Closing Thoughts and Resources