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08/29/2025

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨

What if the real cause of lingering concussion and whiplash symptoms has been hiding in plain sight all along?

I sat down with Dr. Sasha Blaskovich on The Mental Health Show to talk about the untold connection between whiplash, the vagus nerve, and decades of unexplained suffering.

👉 Turns out, hidden injuries to the ligaments supporting the vagus nerve could explain why so many people never fully recover—and the hope is that once these injuries are addressed, people can reclaim their lives.

If you (or someone you care about) has struggled with symptoms that just won’t go away, this episode might change everything.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/MWfbCt01Czs

🎧 Listen here: https://youtu.be/MWfbCt01Czs

🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiplashs-untold-secret-dr-b-exposes-the-vagus-nerve/id1776846599?i=1000724082435

💬 Drop a comment if this resonates—I’d love to know your thoughts!

Most people think concussions and whiplash injuries only affect the brain or spine—but what if the real problem has been overlooked all along? In this powerf...

08/27/2025

What is happening when your brain can’t tell the difference between a real threat and a remembered one?

Sometimes a memory makes your body react like danger is happening right now. Your heart races, your breathing speeds up, and your muscles tighten.

This happens because your brain links memories with your body’s reactions. 🧠 When you recall a threat, your nervous system can’t always tell if it’s past or present.

Your body responds automatically. Signals between your body and brain create a loop that keeps the survival response active, making past threats feel like they’re happening now.

Understanding this helps you see that your reactions are biology doing its job. 🌿

08/20/2025

Ever notice how your stomach tightens when you’re stressed, or how your mood lifts after a good workout? That’s your mind and body working together. 🔄

Your brain and body are in constant communication. The nervous system, hormones, and even your gut play a role in sending signals back and forth.

When you feel anxious, your body responds with tension, racing heart, or upset stomach. When you feel safe, your body shifts into “rest and digest,” which helps you relax and recharge.

Understanding this connection means you can support both sides:

✨ Calming your body (through somatic exercises, breathing, grounding, movement) helps calm your mind.

✨ Calming your mind (therapy, journaling, mindfulness) helps your body reset.

Your body works as a team! Learning to tune in can be a powerful step toward healing and growth.

08/18/2025

Your vagus nerve is like a built-in reset button for your body. It helps regulate stress, digestion, mood, and even heart rate.

🌿 When it's well-toned, your body can recover from stress more easily and return to balance

❌ If it’s not functioning well, your nervous system can get stuck in stress, making it harder to feel calm or balanced.

The good news is there are simple, everyday exercises that strengthen vagal tone and improve how you respond to stress.

Scroll through this post to see practical ways to support your vagus nerve and how it applies to different areas of your life. 👉

08/14/2025

Can simply understanding your pain make you feel better - before any hands-on treatment? Chiropractor Dr. Tyler Lamerante says yes.

In this clip from The Mental Health Show with Robert Grigore, Dr. Tyler explains how walking patients through anatomy photos, taking a quick history, and clearly identifying the source of discomfort can ease anxiety and reduce pain - often before he even touches them.

If you’ve ever wondered why demystifying your symptoms is just as important as treating them, you won’t want to miss this.

📺 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/rW0f5XLLhoQ

Spotify Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Rw2sv1rSDRcyrugEm5OHP?si=qq_IAUDwS5K8CmAyHGffLw

Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-show-with-robert-grigore/id1776846599

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08/12/2025

Sometimes the best way to move forward is to pause and check in with yourself.

These four prompts can help you slow down, clear some mental space, and figure out your next step. 💬 Which question feels most helpful to you today?

08/06/2025

🧠💥 Is chronic pain just physical, or is it a warning sign of something deeper?

In this powerful episode of The Mental Health Show, chiropractor Dr. Tyler Lamerante joins Robert Grigore to crack the myth of chronic pain wide open, and what he shares may surprise you.
🎙️ From trauma and stress to unethical over-treatment in the chiropractic industry, Dr. Tyler breaks down what really helps people heal - and what keeps them stuck in pain.

Whether you've been living with chronic pain or simply want to better understand the mind-body connection, this is a must-watch conversation.

👉 Watch now on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/rW0f5XLLhoQ

🎧 Episode title:
Beyond the Adjustment: Cracking the Myth of Chronic Pain With Dr. Tyler Lamerante

✅ You’ll learn:
- How trauma and mental health influence chronic pain
- Why trust, consent, and collaboration are essential in healing
- The truth behind those endless chiropractic treatment plans
- What to look for in a provider who actually wants you to get better

📍 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/rW0f5XLLhoQ

Spotify Episode Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Rw2sv1rSDRcyrugEm5OHP?si=qq_IAUDwS5K8CmAyHGffLw

Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mental-health-show-with-robert-grigore/id1776846599

Let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇

08/05/2025

Mental health conditions often come with physical symptoms. This isn’t a coincidence, it’s how the brain and body are wired. 🧠

When you're under chronic stress, anxious, or depressed, your nervous system stays activated. That can lead to:

• Headaches
• Muscle tension
• Digestive issues (like nausea, bloating, or IBS)
• Fatigue
• Sleep problems
• Weakened immune response

This happens because mental health affects systems throughout the body. especially the gut, the immune system, and the sleep-wake cycle. Research shows that conditions like anxiety and depression are linked with higher levels of inflammation and stress hormones like cortisol, which can disrupt normal bodily functions.

If you’ve been dealing with ongoing physical symptoms and medical tests haven’t offered answers, it’s worth considering your mental health as part of the picture. It doesn’t mean the symptoms aren’t real, they absolutely are. It means your body might be trying to tell you something. 💡

07/29/2025

Your brain can’t process, problem-solve, or reflect when it’s stuck in survival mode. Before you try to make sense of what happened or figure out what to do next, check in with your body.

Breathe.
Move.
Ground yourself.

Safety first. Then clarity. 🔑

07/25/2025

According to the Center for Addiction and Mental Health, 1 in 2 Canadians will have or have had a mental illness by the time they reach 40.

That means mental health struggles are far more common than most people realize. Whether it's anxiety, depression, trauma, or something else entirely, chances are either you or someone close to you has been impacted. The more we talk about it, the easier it becomes to ask for help, access support, and reduce the stigma that still surrounds mental health today. 🤍

07/18/2025

Have you ever had a big reaction to something “small”? That might be a trigger. 🔍

Triggers are your nervous system’s way of saying, “This feels familiar and I don't like it."

They’re often linked to past experiences your body hasn’t fully processed yet. It could be a smell, a tone of voice, a place, or even a certain look someone gives you. Suddenly your heart races, your chest tightens, or you feel like you need to escape.

What’s tricky is that your thinking brain might know you’re safe, but your body doesn’t believe it yet. That’s because your brain is wired to protect you. It picks up on patterns that once signaled danger, even if the danger is no longer there.

Some triggers are tied to trauma and can lead to panic, flashbacks, or dissociation. Others are more subtle, like irritation when someone chews loudly or a sense of dread before a big meeting. Both are real. Both are valid.

🌱 Triggers aren’t a sign of weakness. They're simply a sign that your body remembers the past because it tries to protect you. That’s also something therapy can help with. You can learn to name your triggers, understand their roots, and gently rewire your responses.