DocSnipes

Science-driven insights for holistic well-being

1249episodes

Ask DocSnipes

DocSnipes
Apr 19, 2026
The Holistic Impact of Addiction on the Nervous System, Gut Microbiome, and Stress Response, and Pathways to Recovery
NeuroscienceAutonomic nervous systemNeurotransmittersGut microbiomeVagus nerve
DocSnipes
Apr 18, 2026
Developing Rapport: Building Trust and Enhancing Success in Healthy Relationships and Therapy
RelationshipsRapportTrustConnectionUnderstanding
DocSnipes
Apr 17, 2026
13 Skills for Developing Healthy Relationships: A Comprehensive Guide to Connection and Well-being
RelationshipsSelf-awarenessOther-awarenessAuthenticityHonesty (Lies of commission & omission)
DocSnipes
Mar 26, 2026
How Chronic Stress Triggers Insulin Resistance and Impacts Mental and Cognitive Function
HealthStress responseInsulin resistanceEmotional regulationCognitive functioning
DocSnipes
Mar 26, 2026
The Profound Long-Term Impacts of Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Physical and Mental Health
HealthAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)TraumaAttachment TraumaTraumatic Injury
DocSnipes
Mar 19, 2026
The NEUTRALS Sleep Protocol: Enhancing Outcomes Through Sleep Improvement
HealthSleep improvementSleep deprivationCircadian rhythmsSleep architecture
DocSnipes
Mar 18, 2026
Physiological and Diagnostic Challenges of Addiction in Aging Adults
HealthCellular Age vs. Chronological AgePharmacokineticsDrug Half-lifeLiver and Kidney Clearance
DocSnipes
Mar 13, 2026
Stabilizing Circadian Rhythms to Reduce Inflammation and Distress: The LEAST Acronym
HealthCircadian rhythmsGut microbiomeSystemic inflammationDepression
DocSnipes
Mar 5, 2026
Enhancing Mindfulness and Self-Regulation for Emotional Resilience and Purposeful Living
PsychologyMindfulnessSelf-regulationEmotional regulationTreatment compliance
DocSnipes
Mar 2, 2026
The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: A Counselor's Guide to Understanding and Intervention
HealthGut microbiomeDysbiosisStress resilienceLeaky gut
DocSnipes
Feb 26, 2026
Reducing Emotional Reactivity and Distress with the I.D.E.A. Emotion Management Model
PsychologyEmotional dysregulationEmotion management skillsEmotional intelligence (EQ)Emotional quotient
DocSnipes
Feb 24, 2026
The Neurobiology of Sleep: Its Profound Impact on Mental Health, Cognition, and Addiction Recovery
HealthNeurobiology of sleepCircadian rhythmsSleep cycles (light, deep, REM)Sleep hygiene
DocSnipes
Feb 19, 2026
Downregulation Skills to Enhance Executive Functioning and Stress Resilience
Self-DevelopmentDownregulationExecutive FunctioningFight-or-Flight ResponsePrefrontal Cortex
DocSnipes
Feb 13, 2026
Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and Misophonia: Essential Knowledge and Therapeutic Approaches for Counselors
PsychologyTinnitusHyperacusisMisophoniaSensory Gating
DocSnipes
Feb 11, 2026
Introduction to Whole-Person Counseling: 26 Essential Skills for 2026
PsychologyWhole-person counselingInterconnectedness of life aspectsPhysical aspects of well-beingInterpersonal aspects of well-being
DocSnipes
Feb 11, 2026
Enhancing Decision-Making Through Meaning and Purpose: The Rich and Meaningful Life Framework
Self-DevelopmentRich and Meaningful LifeDecision-making enhancementWhole Person CounselingEnergy expenditure
DocSnipes
Feb 7, 2026
Whole Person Counseling: A Functional Health Approach to Addiction Assessment and Interventions
PsychologyWhole Person RecoveryAddiction (functional definition)ToleranceWithdrawal (Physiological & Psychological)
DocSnipes
Jan 30, 2026
Beyond the Fog: A Clinician's Guide to POTS and Autonomic Dysregulation
HealthPostural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)Autonomic DysregulationSympathetic Nervous SystemParasympathetic Nervous System
DocSnipes
Jan 26, 2026
Oxytocin's Dual Role: Tend and Defend in Immune Function, Pain, Metabolism, and Social Safety
HealthOxytocin (tend and defend hormone)Stress physiologyRelational threatContext-dependent effects
DocSnipes
Jan 22, 2026
The Neurobiology of Insulin Resistance: Its Bidirectional Impact on Mood, Cognition, and Mental Health
HealthInsulin ResistanceStress Response CascadeAutonomic Nervous System (ANS)Sympathetic Nervous System (Fight or Flight)

DocSnipes

Ask DocSnipes

The Holistic Impact of Addiction on the Nervous System, Gut Microbiome, and Stress Response, and Pathways to Recovery

Developing Rapport: Building Trust and Enhancing Success in Healthy Relationships and Therapy

13 Skills for Developing Healthy Relationships: A Comprehensive Guide to Connection and Well-being

How Chronic Stress Triggers Insulin Resistance and Impacts Mental and Cognitive Function

The Profound Long-Term Impacts of Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Physical and Mental Health

The NEUTRALS Sleep Protocol: Enhancing Outcomes Through Sleep Improvement

Physiological and Diagnostic Challenges of Addiction in Aging Adults

Stabilizing Circadian Rhythms to Reduce Inflammation and Distress: The LEAST Acronym

Enhancing Mindfulness and Self-Regulation for Emotional Resilience and Purposeful Living

The Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: A Counselor's Guide to Understanding and Intervention

Reducing Emotional Reactivity and Distress with the I.D.E.A. Emotion Management Model

The Neurobiology of Sleep: Its Profound Impact on Mental Health, Cognition, and Addiction Recovery

Downregulation Skills to Enhance Executive Functioning and Stress Resilience

Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and Misophonia: Essential Knowledge and Therapeutic Approaches for Counselors

Introduction to Whole-Person Counseling: 26 Essential Skills for 2026

Enhancing Decision-Making Through Meaning and Purpose: The Rich and Meaningful Life Framework

Whole Person Counseling: A Functional Health Approach to Addiction Assessment and Interventions

Beyond the Fog: A Clinician's Guide to POTS and Autonomic Dysregulation

Oxytocin's Dual Role: Tend and Defend in Immune Function, Pain, Metabolism, and Social Safety

The Neurobiology of Insulin Resistance: Its Bidirectional Impact on Mood, Cognition, and Mental Health