Building Stress Resilience with Dr. Kelley Garrison: Mind-Body Medicine Insights
Going forward, it's just I see it as more of like a teaching opportunity to help patients kind of cultivate their own inner resources, to help them better deal with just kind of the life stress that gets in the way right and how that can affect health and how all these things are just so interconnected.
How can you become more resilient to stress and improve your overall well-being? In this episode of 'Unsweetened Sio', Siobhan Huggins chats with her sister, Dr. Kelley Garrison, a licensed Naturopathic Physician. Kelley shares her own health journey and the reasons behind her decision to pursue naturopathic medicine. Graduating from Bastyr University, she now runs her practice, Foothills Naturopathic, in Bellingham, WA, where she helps patients achieve optimal wellness through mind-body medicine.
Kelley dives into the foundations of healthy living—good sleep, nutritious food, regular movement, proper hydration, a sense of community, and feeling safe. She emphasizes the importance of understanding how our bodies respond to stress and finding a balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Her approach includes using biofeedback and other techniques to help patients feel more in control of their health. Throughout the episode, Kelley introduces various relaxation and mindfulness techniques, such as breathing exercises and self-care practices.
She also discusses her upcoming workshop designed to provide participants with practical tools for reducing stress. Whether you're dealing with daily pressures or looking for ways to enhance your overall health, this conversation offers valuable insights. Tune in to learn how mind-body medicine can be a game-changer in achieving stress resilience and optimal wellness. Kelley's expertise and personal experiences make this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their health and manage stress more effectively.