Dr Maya Shetreat on The Dirt Cure - from Children's Health to Depression

Dr Maya Shetreat on The Dirt Cure - from Children's Health to Depression

Author: Kriben Govender March 22, 2019 Duration: 43:37
Kriben Govender (Honours Degree in Food Science & Technology) and James Shadrach (Honours Degree in Psychology) discuss Dr Maya Shetreat's integrative approach to kid's health.
We also tackle natural treatments for anxiety, depression and much more.
 
Bio:
 
Maya Shetreat, MD is a neurologist, herbalist, urban farmer, and author of The Dirt Cure: Healthy Food, Healthy Gut, Happy Child (Simon and Schuster, 2016), which has been translated into ten languages. She has been featured in the New York Times, The Telegraph, NPR, Sky News, The Dr. Oz Show and more. Dr. Maya is the founder of the Terrain Institute, where she teaches Terrain Medicine™, earth-based programs for transformational healing. She works and studies with indigenous communities and healers in Ecuador, and is a lifelong student of ethnobotany, plant healing, and the sacred.
 
Topics discussed:
 
  • Maya's son's allergy, asthma and development crisis
  • Maya's search for answers
  • The problem with GMO Soy
  • The broken food system and chronic disease in kids
  • Maya's Dirt Cure Book
  • Maya's 3 pillars for optimal health in adults and children
  • Playing in nature and eating delicious natural food
  • Urban Gardening and Permaculture
  • Probiotics in Soil
  • Mycobacterium vaccae and anxiety
  • Treatments for Anxiety and Depression
  • Mood and Microbial Biodiversity 
  • Lactobacillus, Bifidobacteria and mood
  • Forest Bathing and mood
  • Beneficial Effects of Natural Electromagnetic fields
  • Botanicals Herbs for Anxiety and Depression
  • Psilocybin for Mental Health
  • Plant Consciousness 
  • Going back to your essence
  • Ayahuasca and plant medicines
  • Medicinal Cannabis
  • Heart Math and Gratitude 
  • Healing the spirit and soul
  • Meditation
  • Sensory deprivation 
  • The Cell phone curse
  • Breath work
  • Free Breathing exercise to stimulate the vagus nerve
  • Maya's Breathing demonstration
  • Diet and lifestyle recommendations for modern mums
  • Elimination diet for children
  • Nutrient dense organics foods from farmer's markets
  • Dealing with picky eaters
  • Maya's favourite client case study
  • Maya's top gut health tip 
 
 
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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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