@Sara Redondo, MD and @Dr. Jade Teta - Thank you both for this expansive, clinically grounded dialogue. I found myself nodding throughout both as a mental health professional and as someone who believes that healing is a relational, layered and an ongoing process.
Your distinction between symptom relief and integration is so needed in today’s mental health conversation. The way you each speak to disconnection from our bodies, meaning, purpose and community as root causes rather than side effects particularly resonated with me. It’s rare to see biology, story and spirit held together so thoughtfully in a public forum.
I’m grateful for this conversation and for the way you both model a more integrated, compassionate and honest approach to mental health. This feels like the kind of dialogue our field needs.
Thank you so much for your beautiful words and for receiving the conversation so deeply, Dr Bronce.
As someone rooted in both science and story, it means a lot to hear that the distinction between symptom relief and integration resonated with you, it’s such an important gap in how we often approach mental health. I couldn’t agree more: healing is relational, layered, and never linear. I’m grateful to be in conversation with professionals like you who are helping reshape the field with nuance and compassion.
So glad this landed with you, and thank you for the work you do.
That gratefulness that you mention is certainly a two-way street. I'm honored to be a part of a community that understands the healing journey of life and is able to discuss it from a holistic perspective.
I'm excited to continue the path with like-minded others such as yourself.
Thank you so much, Thais. It’s incredibly affirming to hear this from a fellow holistic practitioner. I believe we’re entering a time where more of us—inside and outside the conventional system—are beginning to speak the same language of integration and root-cause healing. Here’s to continuing to bridge those gaps together. I appreciate you being part of this conversation.
Refreshing to hear from someone who has been to hell and back again with mental health struggles, deep grief, on meds, off meds, microdosing, meditation, somatic work etc. It gives me hope for myself and all the others out there like us. Thank goodness we are remembering how to heal ourselves, finally!
So beautifully said, and so true. There’s something incredibly powerful about hearing real stories from those who’ve lived it all. It reminds us that it is possible. What gives me hope too is exactly what you said: we’re finally starting to trust our own capacity to heal: body, mind, and spirit.
This line truly resonated with me: "We’re at the edge of a new paradigm, one that integrates the physical, emotional, energetic, and existential layers of the human experience."
As someone who has navigated deep personal transformation, physically through stroke recovery, emotionally through art, and existentially through the unraveling and rebuilding of belief systems, this integrative vision of mental health feels both urgent and long overdue.
What also stands out for me is the stigma still attached to simply asking for help. After my stroke, I almost fell into the habit of always saying, "I’m okay," even when I knew full well I wasn’t. The pressure to appear “strong” or “fine” can be so isolating. It takes a different kind of strength to be honest about our needs, and to ask without shame or fear of judgment.
Today, I try to fill one small gap by showing up for others who, like me, have suffered life-changing conditions. Many are disabled but still very much alive, seeking ways to reclaim a sense of purpose and normalcy, not by society’s definition, but on their own terms.
Thank you for articulating this shift so clearly. The new paradigm you're speaking of is one that embraces our full humanity, and I’m deeply grateful to be part of that conversation.
Michelle, thank you for sharing so openly. Your words truly touched me.
I deeply relate to what you said about the pressure to appear “strong.” After losing my mother, I also found myself saying “I’m okay” when I wasn’t. That silence can be so isolating.
Your journey is exactly the kind of truth this new paradigm needs. I’m grateful you’re part of this conversation, and even more grateful for the way you show up for others.
“I see you. I’ve been there. And you’re not alone.” -- Sara & Jade
I predict that many will cry when they read this. It certainly evoked a strong response from me. (Big pause while I compose myself here.)
We may not know the validation we seek, nor even miss what we we never had, but here is deliverance in a few simple words:
You are not the problem. You are the solution. You have that capacity within you. Never doubt that.
Given a fighting chance most of us can heal and transform our lives and bodies from the inside out. No pill can do that. Only you can, and only if you take your health into your own hands, to be your own healer. That, too, is foundational.
Others can help, as shown here, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart -- but it is you who will do the work that frees you. When you understand that only you can do this thing, you begin to cast off, just as a sailing ship does. The discomfort of leaving whatever familiar shores bind you to your experience is a mosquito to be swatted. Those who can't depart will never arrive anywhere.
Thank you for this beautiful reflection, Jo. The line “I see you. I’ve been there. And you’re not alone.” came from a very real place in me, and your words remind me how many of us are carrying quiet strength, just waiting to be seen.
You’re so right: healing begins when we remember that we hold the compass. Others can support us, but the journey is ours to make. Here’s to casting off, and trusting our zenith within.
This was a really interesting read. Reaffirm a lot of things I already knew but also opened my eyes to some things I didn’t. Thanks for sharing your wisdom :)
So glad it resonated with you, Wendy, and I love that it could both affirm and expand your perspective. Thanks for reading and being part of the conversation!
Strange that the impact of wireless radiation from cellphones is not mentioned as even the main cause of all problems that occur worldwide, because of that.
People, but even the authors of this article, seem to assume that the so-called "safety" guidelines concerning cellphones, Bluetooth, celltowers, WiFi, etc. etc. are okay. they are not and that is even scientifically proven. The cellphone is a product of Big Tech, a many trillions of dollars profit a year multinational, and that money is able to influence (read: "buy") even judges, governmental health care institutions.
For the biological effects of electromagnetic fields, please visit the International Commission on the Biological Effects of EMF: icbe-emf.org and contact the experts, and ask for evidence for all what is written against ICNIRP, the International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection, the by governments and even WHO adapted safety guidelines decision makers group, that has ties with Telecom, which is proven.
These guidelines are unscientific, and even deny the biological effects, while these already occur at much lower levels than the by ICNIRP created "safety" limits.
The effects of EMF on brain development and all related with neuro sciences:
Thank you for this. I am 22 and I have something on my channel that you should read, perhaps to gain an insight into gen z mental illness, if you don’t already have any
Thank you for this. We are bombarded by life and a constant shattering of what it means to be human. The media, the agony we witness daily, mirrors our own agony as powerlessness seeps away our agency. I wish you well in the battle to help people everywhere.
Wonderful insights from clinicians who understand the difference between treating symptoms and creating a thoughtful, integrated approach to healing. We need more of this. Please continue to address these issues and raise awareness - it is critical to change the perspective of mental health for those suffering from the outdated standard symptom relief approach.
@Sara Redondo, MD and @Dr. Jade Teta - Thank you both for this expansive, clinically grounded dialogue. I found myself nodding throughout both as a mental health professional and as someone who believes that healing is a relational, layered and an ongoing process.
Your distinction between symptom relief and integration is so needed in today’s mental health conversation. The way you each speak to disconnection from our bodies, meaning, purpose and community as root causes rather than side effects particularly resonated with me. It’s rare to see biology, story and spirit held together so thoughtfully in a public forum.
I’m grateful for this conversation and for the way you both model a more integrated, compassionate and honest approach to mental health. This feels like the kind of dialogue our field needs.
Thank you so much for your beautiful words and for receiving the conversation so deeply, Dr Bronce.
As someone rooted in both science and story, it means a lot to hear that the distinction between symptom relief and integration resonated with you, it’s such an important gap in how we often approach mental health. I couldn’t agree more: healing is relational, layered, and never linear. I’m grateful to be in conversation with professionals like you who are helping reshape the field with nuance and compassion.
So glad this landed with you, and thank you for the work you do.
That gratefulness that you mention is certainly a two-way street. I'm honored to be a part of a community that understands the healing journey of life and is able to discuss it from a holistic perspective.
I'm excited to continue the path with like-minded others such as yourself.
Love these thoughts
This really resonated with me. As a holistic practitioner so many points made are fundamental but never mentioned by traditional doctors.
Thank you so much for sharing such a great article.
Thank you so much, Thais. It’s incredibly affirming to hear this from a fellow holistic practitioner. I believe we’re entering a time where more of us—inside and outside the conventional system—are beginning to speak the same language of integration and root-cause healing. Here’s to continuing to bridge those gaps together. I appreciate you being part of this conversation.
Great conversation.
“Lifestyle is not secondary, it’s foundational.” 🙌🏻
Thank you very much Vas, I'm really glad you liked this conversation. Happy to have you in the community!
Refreshing to hear from someone who has been to hell and back again with mental health struggles, deep grief, on meds, off meds, microdosing, meditation, somatic work etc. It gives me hope for myself and all the others out there like us. Thank goodness we are remembering how to heal ourselves, finally!
So beautifully said, and so true. There’s something incredibly powerful about hearing real stories from those who’ve lived it all. It reminds us that it is possible. What gives me hope too is exactly what you said: we’re finally starting to trust our own capacity to heal: body, mind, and spirit.
Responding to Sara Redondo MD
This line truly resonated with me: "We’re at the edge of a new paradigm, one that integrates the physical, emotional, energetic, and existential layers of the human experience."
As someone who has navigated deep personal transformation, physically through stroke recovery, emotionally through art, and existentially through the unraveling and rebuilding of belief systems, this integrative vision of mental health feels both urgent and long overdue.
What also stands out for me is the stigma still attached to simply asking for help. After my stroke, I almost fell into the habit of always saying, "I’m okay," even when I knew full well I wasn’t. The pressure to appear “strong” or “fine” can be so isolating. It takes a different kind of strength to be honest about our needs, and to ask without shame or fear of judgment.
Today, I try to fill one small gap by showing up for others who, like me, have suffered life-changing conditions. Many are disabled but still very much alive, seeking ways to reclaim a sense of purpose and normalcy, not by society’s definition, but on their own terms.
Thank you for articulating this shift so clearly. The new paradigm you're speaking of is one that embraces our full humanity, and I’m deeply grateful to be part of that conversation.
Michelle Joy Brown
Michelle, thank you for sharing so openly. Your words truly touched me.
I deeply relate to what you said about the pressure to appear “strong.” After losing my mother, I also found myself saying “I’m okay” when I wasn’t. That silence can be so isolating.
Your journey is exactly the kind of truth this new paradigm needs. I’m grateful you’re part of this conversation, and even more grateful for the way you show up for others.
“I see you. I’ve been there. And you’re not alone.” -- Sara & Jade
I predict that many will cry when they read this. It certainly evoked a strong response from me. (Big pause while I compose myself here.)
We may not know the validation we seek, nor even miss what we we never had, but here is deliverance in a few simple words:
You are not the problem. You are the solution. You have that capacity within you. Never doubt that.
Given a fighting chance most of us can heal and transform our lives and bodies from the inside out. No pill can do that. Only you can, and only if you take your health into your own hands, to be your own healer. That, too, is foundational.
Others can help, as shown here, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart -- but it is you who will do the work that frees you. When you understand that only you can do this thing, you begin to cast off, just as a sailing ship does. The discomfort of leaving whatever familiar shores bind you to your experience is a mosquito to be swatted. Those who can't depart will never arrive anywhere.
All Aboard! I say it again. All Aboard!!
Thank you for this beautiful reflection, Jo. The line “I see you. I’ve been there. And you’re not alone.” came from a very real place in me, and your words remind me how many of us are carrying quiet strength, just waiting to be seen.
You’re so right: healing begins when we remember that we hold the compass. Others can support us, but the journey is ours to make. Here’s to casting off, and trusting our zenith within.
This was a really interesting read. Reaffirm a lot of things I already knew but also opened my eyes to some things I didn’t. Thanks for sharing your wisdom :)
So glad it resonated with you, Wendy, and I love that it could both affirm and expand your perspective. Thanks for reading and being part of the conversation!
Strange that the impact of wireless radiation from cellphones is not mentioned as even the main cause of all problems that occur worldwide, because of that.
People, but even the authors of this article, seem to assume that the so-called "safety" guidelines concerning cellphones, Bluetooth, celltowers, WiFi, etc. etc. are okay. they are not and that is even scientifically proven. The cellphone is a product of Big Tech, a many trillions of dollars profit a year multinational, and that money is able to influence (read: "buy") even judges, governmental health care institutions.
For the biological effects of electromagnetic fields, please visit the International Commission on the Biological Effects of EMF: icbe-emf.org and contact the experts, and ask for evidence for all what is written against ICNIRP, the International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection, the by governments and even WHO adapted safety guidelines decision makers group, that has ties with Telecom, which is proven.
These guidelines are unscientific, and even deny the biological effects, while these already occur at much lower levels than the by ICNIRP created "safety" limits.
The effects of EMF on brain development and all related with neuro sciences:
https://multerland.blog/2025/03/07/the-negative-effects-of-high-frequency-emf-on-the-brain-development-of-children-and-adolescents/
Thank you for this. I am 22 and I have something on my channel that you should read, perhaps to gain an insight into gen z mental illness, if you don’t already have any
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Hi there. Curious to learn more about the protocols you mention (BEEP and DEEP). Any recs for a good starting point?
Thank you for this. We are bombarded by life and a constant shattering of what it means to be human. The media, the agony we witness daily, mirrors our own agony as powerlessness seeps away our agency. I wish you well in the battle to help people everywhere.
Wonderful insights from clinicians who understand the difference between treating symptoms and creating a thoughtful, integrated approach to healing. We need more of this. Please continue to address these issues and raise awareness - it is critical to change the perspective of mental health for those suffering from the outdated standard symptom relief approach.
Thank you Dr Sara and Dr Jade for this inspiring post. It’s timely as we end May Mental Health Awareness Month.
As a British psychiatrist and Fellow of the UK Royal College of Psychiatrists, I’ve seen what works — and what doesn’t. Over 25 years.
I’ve seen the best and worst of mental healthcare in those years.
What we are witnessing is the beginning of what I call a “Mental Health Revolution”.
Medication has its place — but it’s not the whole answer. Never was and it certainly isn’t now!
What is coming is a a shift from “what’s wrong with you?” to “what’s missing from your life?”
True healing isn’t found in symptom management alone. It’s found in community, connection, and meaning.
This conversation gestures toward a future I’m actively building: where modern psychiatry meets deep human healing.
Quietly disruptive. Unapologetically holistic.
If that speaks to you, you know you’re in the right place.