Season 2, Episode 10: How A Healthy Diet Can Impact Your Mental Health
In this episode of Finding Your Balance, hosts Tiffani Fritzsche and Kirk Fasshauer welcome special guest Rita Langford, DSW, LCSW, RD, LD, CDCES, on the podcast. Rita is the founder of Hope Restored Counseling of Florida and has piloted a new path of mental health treatment as a social work dietitian. Rita shares how our bodies process food and how it impacts our mental health. Tune in to learn nutrition tips, discover how the body breaks down nutrients for optimal mental well-being, and how you can find your balance between eating healthy while still enjoying some of your favorite comfort foods.
Presented by Peace River Center, Finding Your Balance: A Mental Health Podcast features our Director of Crisis Response Services, Kirk Fasshauer, and Director of Children’s Services, Tiffani Fritzsche. The 20-minute episodes explore topics such as the difference between mental health and mental illness, support for those experiencing mental health challenges, and identifying when someone may need additional mental health support.
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