WIIND Podcast Episode 109: How Depression Shapes Our Relationship With Food with Gina Worful, MS, RD

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Why is being healthy so hard, even when you know exactly what you “should” be doing? In this episode of What If It’s Not Depression?, Gina Worful and I dive into one of the most common struggles I see in my patients: food cravings and the complicated relationship we have with food. This conversation goes far beyond diets, willpower, and discipline, and looks at what’s really happening in the body and brain when change feels overwhelming.
 

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

  • Why being healthy feels like such a struggle for so many people

  • Gina’s personal story and how it shaped her approach to healing

  • What’s actually happening in the body during low energy, emotional numbness, or overeating

  • How to uncover the deeper root causes behind food cravings

  • How your relationship with food can lead to deeper self-discovery and healing

 
If you’ve ever felt stuck with your health, know this: it’s not about willpower or failure. Your body is trying to help you. By paying attention and being curious, real change can happen. I hope this episode helps you see food and yourself with more kindness and understanding.
 
To your health and happiness,

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About Gina Worful, MS, RD

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Gina Worful is the founder of the Mastering Mindfulness Institute. Gina is a former registered dietitian who, despite having advanced training in nutrition, struggled herself with cycles of motivation, restriction, and self-sabotage. Through her own journey and years of working with clients, she realized that traditional diet approaches often miss the root cause. Her work now focuses on mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and rebuilding trust with the body.

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WIIND Podcast Episode 108: Exosomes are the Songs of Healing with Dr. Edward Park, MD

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Many chronic health conditions, including those affecting mood, energy, and cognition, are connected to what is happening at the cellular level. When our cells lose their ability to repair and communicate properly, symptoms can begin to appear throughout the body and brain.

In this episode of What If It’s Not Depression?, I spoke with Dr. Edward Park about an emerging area of regenerative medicine that is gaining a lot of attention: stem cells, exosomes, and cellular healing.

 

What You’ll Learn in this Episode:

  • Dr. Park’s personal and professional journey
  • What telomeres are and why they matter
  • What stem cells and exosomes are, in clear and simple terms
  • How exosomes are produced
  • Health conditions where exosomes are being explored
  • When exosomes may not be appropriate, and important safety considerations

I hope this episode helps you better understand the science behind healing and why looking deeper than symptoms truly matters.

To your health and happiness,

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About Dr. Edward Park, MD

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Dr. Edward Park is a Harvard-trained physician and a leader in the clinical use of stem cell exosomes. His work began with a personal desire to understand aging and illness at a deeper level. Over time, this led him to focus on telomeres, stem cells, and exosomes, and how they may support healing, recovery, and longevity. He now teaches other medical professionals how to use this science thoughtfully and responsibly.

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