Ancestral Health Guy on Strategies to Improve Mental Health

Ancestral Health Guy on Strategies to Improve Mental Health

Author: Kriben Govender September 19, 2021 Duration: 50:38
An exploratory discussion with Sonny Blonstein-Dent on dealing with anxiety using  using diet and lifestyle strategies i.e fasting, carnivore diet, light and EMF management, ancestral eating etc.
 
 
Bio: 
 
Sonny Blonstein-Dent is a 21 year old Insta-grammer @ancestralhealthguy, who struggled with mental health issues from a young age. He stumbled upon  ancestral diet and lifestyle modalities that helped him to improve his mental health. Now his mission is to share this wisdom to the younger generation.
 
Topics discussed:
 
- Sonny's struggle with Anxiety 01:45
- The beginning of healing anxiety 02:20
- Carnivore diet and mental health 09:30
- Individual Diets 11:20
- What is a carnivore diet? 11:52
- Ancestral Guy on Instagram 13:53
- Why might the carnivore diet work 15:55
- The digestibility and nutrient density meat 19:20
- The person nature of diets 20:00
- Fasting to rest the gut 22:00
- Health challenges for young people 26:15
- EMFs, Sleep and the Gut 27:40
- Melatonin and Gut Health 29:06
- Factors that damage the gut 29:50
- Easy Carbs 33:10
- Dr Jack Kruse 35:15
- Light on the Gut 36:15
- Sunlight and Beta endorphins 38:45
- Eating seasonally 39:20
- Circadian Rhythm and Diabetes 42:30
- Weston A Price 43:30
- Choose a modality that works 44:50
- Sonny's top tip for health 47:40
 
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Kriben Govender's journey is a testament to how personal crisis can lead to profound discovery. After a period where his life unraveled through professional bullying, personal loss, and deep isolation, he found a lifeline not in abstract concepts, but in the very real science of the microbiome. As a Food Scientist and founder of Nourishme Organics, Kriben now channels that hard-won perspective into The Gut Health Gurus Podcast. Here, conversations move beyond dry dietary advice to explore the tangible connections between our digestive system and everything from mental resilience to physical fitness. Each episode feels like a candid discussion, unpacking how nurturing gut health can fundamentally alter one's wellbeing. You'll hear from a range of voices-scientists, practitioners, and people with lived experience-all grounded in Kriben's own understanding that true health often starts from within. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a sustainable, informed relationship with your body. Tune in for a podcast that blends evidence-based nutrition with the very human stories behind the science, offering a compassionate and practical guide to taking control of your health from the inside out.
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