LLN Episode #213: Angel V. Shannon, MS, CRNP - Food, Mood & Mental Health: Discover the Brain Healing Power of Food

About Angel Shannon Angel V. Shannon MS, CRNP is a personal development keynote speaker, board Certified Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Seva Health and The Seva Institute. Her inspiring presentations are drawn from over two decades of clinical practice and lifetime study of integrative health and mind-body medicine. Her engaging workshops and seminars teach people how to intentionally create a foundation of specific health practices that will help them achieve better health and continuous personal improvement in every area of their lives. Angel doesn't just talk about mind-body medicine, she lives it. As a student of T'ai Chi Chuan and having received her teaching certification in hatha yoga, she is a pioneer in weaving both wisdom traditions into her clinical and private coaching practice. In 2019, she founded the Seva Institute to bring these ancient contemplative practices into the corporate environment by leading corporate workshops in mindfulness based stress reduction to help participants overcome work related stress, develop inner resilience and foster a culture of embodied leadership. A graduate of the University of Maryland and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Angel's talks, teaching and clinical practice are always one part science and one part storytelling as she shares the inspiring stories of the many people she's helped successfully lose weight, reverse chronic illnesses and rescue their mental health to reach peak performance in their lives. In addition to managing her busy clinical and coaching practice, Angel is the host of Healthy House Calls With Angel, a podcast filled with tips, tools and strategies to live longer and live better with lifestyle medicine. Learn more about Angel Shannon at her website www.sevahealthgroup.com or follow her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/angelvshannon and on FB at facebook.com/sevahealthgroup What We Discuss In This Episode · Lynne and Angel discuss the differences between alternative medicine, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine. They explored how integrative medicine combines the best of Western medicine with ancient wisdom traditions, while lifestyle medicine focuses on disease prevention and holistic well-being. Angel emphasizes the importance of integrating our cultural backgrounds into our healthcare practices. She discusses exploring the scientific connection between food and mood, particularly in relation to menopause and the impact of certain foods on symptoms. Angel shares strategies to address brain fog and improving overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of addressing medical factors, such as thyroid function and nutrient deficiencies, as well as implementing mind-body practices and considering supplements, particularly adaptogens, to support mental health. Angel discusses various topics including herbal medicine, the importance of research, and Angel's resources for hormone balancing and self-care. Key Takeaways: Understanding the difference between alternative medicine, integrative medicine and lifestyle medicine. Is there any real scientific proof of a connection between food and mood? The truth about supplements, and how to figure out which one works better than another. Since women in the menopausal years often have difficulty with brain fog, Shannon helps us understand this season of life and gives us a few simple strategies to help. Does Your Brain Feel Foggy? Angel shares some Simple Strategies That Will Give Your Brain A Rest So You Can Start Feeling Clearer -- Quickly Free Resource from Angel Shannon: FREE workbook and BONUS meditation track: https://sevahealthgroup.com/ You can also Google NIH studies for more information on the scientific studies Angel shared in our interview. Connect With Angel Shannon: Website: https://Angelvshannon.com Website: https://sevahealthgroup.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angel.lamb.71/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelvshannon/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/sevahealthgroup Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins, overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, perimenopause & menopause, and much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose. Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: How to Thrive in Menopause: MENOPAUSE Messing Up your life? Maybe you're seeing the number on the scale creep higher and higher and you're noticing your usual efforts to lose weight aren't working. Then there's the hot blazes, night sweats, and sleeping fitfully, not to mention that you're fighting tears one moment, raging the next, and then, the shameful guilt sets in because you've just blasted your partner – for nothing…again! Learn how to successfully and holistically navigate perimenopause and full-blown menopause, and even reconcile all the hormonal changes and challenges that go along with it. You'll be feeling energized, healthier, and more in control so you can take on your day confidently and live life joyfully – even in menopause. I've got this FREE solution tool for you. Download my guide here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/thrive-through-menopause/ 5 Simple Steps to Gain Energy, Feel Great & Uplevel Your Health: Are you ready to create a Healthier Lifestyle? Would you like to feel lighter, more energized, and even add joy to your life? If it's time to find more balance of mind~body~soul, then I've got the perfect FREE resource to help. In this guide, you'll find my most impactful strategies and I've made applying them in your life as simple as 1-2-3 (plus a couple more) to help you create a healthier, holistic lifestyle. Uplevel your holistic health and wellness and download the 5 Simple Steps to Health here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/5-simple-steps-to-a-healthier-you/ Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Pandora are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!