Mental Health Starts at the Cellular Level | HOMe Podcast #007

Mental Health Starts at the Cellular Level | HOMe Podcast #007

Author: Health Optimization Medicine and Practice April 22, 2026 Duration: 27:59

In this episode of the Health Optimization Medicine Podcast, Boomer Anderson, Dr. Ted Achacoso, Dr. Scott Sherr, and Jodi Duval explore mental health through the lens of health optimization medicine.

Rather than viewing mental health as a set of diagnoses, the conversation reframes it as a function of cellular health — where brain function is driven by mitochondrial performance, inflammation, nutrient status, and environmental inputs.

From neurotransmitter imbalances to brain inflammation and the gut-brain-microbiome axis, this episode breaks down how modern stressors, lifestyle, and environment impact mental health at the cellular level.

Most importantly, the team explains why true mental health optimization must begin with optimizing the health of the cell.

Join us as we delve into:

• Why mental health should be viewed at the cellular level
• The role of mitochondria in brain energy and signaling
• Brain inflammation and its impact on mood and cognition
• The gut-brain-microbiome axis and neurotransmitter production
• Why stress, sleep, and environment drive mental health outcomes

This episode is for you if:

• You struggle with brain fog, anxiety, or low mood
• You want a deeper, root-cause understanding of mental health
• You're a practitioner looking beyond traditional psychiatry
• You want to optimize cognitive performance and resilience

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