38: Dr. Josh Friedman - Integrative psychotherapy – combining biochemical solutions with psychological ones for better mental health
Dr. Josh Friedman is a pioneering psychotherapist and psychologist who uses not only psychological therapies and mind-body practices such as yoga and breathing techniques, but also a wealth of tools and knowledge to support his patients’ biochemistry using diet, supplements and amino acids. He has found that this combination approach is more effective in helping his patients’ mental health than psychotherapy alone. Dr. Friedman earned his doctorate in psychology from New York University, did post-doctoral training in psychoanalysis at the Training and Research Institute for Self Psychology, and is an eating disorders psychotherapist at the esteemed Renfrew Center of New York. In this captivating and profound interview, he explains how nutritional psychology adds the missing piece to traditional psychotherapy. He reveals how biochemical imbalances and nutritional deficiencies combine with psycho-spiritual stressors to cause mental health symptoms, and suggests natural, simple solutions to sustainably heal from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and addictions.