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Pebble Ripple: Exploring Human Connection through Mental Health

Pebble Ripple: Exploring Human Connection through Mental Health

By: Dr. Suzie Dukic
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This podcast is transitioning to a new title from Mentalhealth5. I request your patience with the transition.

In this podcast, I will explore all things mental health and will be set up in a miniseries format. The first series will address basic information regarding therapy; differences between types of mental health clinicians, types of counseling environments and third-party payers, etc. Future miniseries will address, the brain and talk therapy, child & adolescent mental health, mental health and aging, post-pandemic mental health and many more!

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Episodes
  • The Brain and Diet

    The Brain and Diet
    Feb 3 2026

    This episode was originally aired January 2023.

    In this episode, we have the pleasure of engaging with Linda Taylor, who will enlighten us on matters of diet and the brain. She also discusses diet and its relationship to the prevention of Alzheimers disease. Come along and learn some helpful information about diet and its connection to brain health.

    Thanks for listening!

    Dr. Suzie Dukic

    Coming late January 2026; pocketbook "Nature Whispers: Finding Peace in the Wild"

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    25 mins
  • The Brain and Gut Health

    The Brain and Gut Health
    Feb 3 2026

    Join me for a brief and somewhat technical episode examining the relationship between the brain and the gut.

    The relationship between the brain and gut health is complex and bidirectional, often referred to as the "gut-brain axis."

    Mental Health: There's a strong link between gut health and mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and stress. An imbalance in gut microbiota (dysbiosis) has been associated with these disorders.

    Cognitive Function: The gut can influence cognitive processes such as memory and learning through the production of neurotransmitters and the control of inflammation.

    Mood and Behavior: Variations in gut bacteria have been linked to changes in behavior, including mood swings, due to the influence on neurotransmitter production.

    Digestive Health: Emotional states can affect gut motility and secretions, leading to conditions like IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), where stress can exacerbate symptoms.

    The brain and gut are deeply interconnected, influencing each other's health and function. This relationship underscores the importance of considering both physical and mental health in our daily lives and in medical practice.

    Thanks for listening!

    Coming late January 2026; pocketbook "Nature Whispers: Finding Peace in the Wild"

    Coming late February 2026: pebblerippleconnection.com
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    17 mins
  • Anxiety: "Get me off this by-pass!"

    Anxiety: "Get me off this by-pass!"
    Feb 3 2026

    In this episode, I'll talk a little about what's going on in our brain when we have high levels of anxiety. I'll also share a little about the by-pass metaphor and how it describes how we feel when we are ruminating or super anxious when we can't stop the negative thoughts. Lastly, I'll finish up with a 15ish minute body scan. This is one of the best tools to slow the brain down.

    Thanks for listening. May you find peace and good mental health.

    Dr. Suzie Dukic
    suziedukic@gmail.com

    Coming late January 2026; pocketbook "Nature Whispers: Finding Peace in the Wild"

    Coming late February 2026: pebblerippleconnection.com
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    35 mins
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