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October 28, 2024
In this episode, Michael talks with Silvia Covelli and Dr. Achina Stein about the Healing Depression Project. Silvia, who struggled with chronic depression for 25 years, developed a groundbreaking program that eventually became The Healing Depression Project. Dr. Stein, a clinical director and functional medicine psychiatrist, provides expert insights into why this comprehensive 45-day program is effective. They share practical approaches, including lifestyle changes and dietary strategies, which can transform mental health and offer lasting relief. Tune in to learn effective methods for overcoming depression and reclaiming your life.
Dr. Stein is the Clinical Director at the Healing Depression Project. She is a leading expert in Functional
Medicine Psychiatry and a best-selling author with 30 years of experience helping people recover from
depression.
She is a board-certified psychiatrist, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a
certified practitioner of the Institute for Functional Medicine, a former Clinical Assistant Professor of
Psychiatry and Human Behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and was
awarded the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award by NAMI-RI in 2008.
Dr. Stein’s Amazon international bestselling book, “What If It’s NOT Depression? Your Guide to Finding
Answers,” offers groundbreaking functional medicine perspectives, instilling hope and providing healing
pathways for those facing chronic depression.
In the 45-Day Depression Recovery Program offered by the Healing Depression Project, Dr. Stein works on identifying and addressing all the root causes of your depression-like symptoms. This program brings
hope to those who have long struggled with depression and have not found relief with other treatments,
including antidepressant medications.
Silvia Covelli is the visionary founder of the Healing Depression Project. She is an honors graduate from Boston College and a former social science researcher at Harvard University. She pursued graduate studies in finance and business law, and dedicated her career to entrepreneurship, becoming a skilled business strategist.
In parallel with her thriving career, Silvia faced relentless and chronic depression, exploring over 60
different treatments without finding sustained relief. Her personal struggle, combined with her extensive
background in human transformation and mind-body connection, led her to develop a program that
remarkably eradicated 25 years of depression symptoms, leaving her depression-free ever since.
This breakthrough later inspired the creation of the Healing Depression Project, and helping others break
free from depression became her life mission.
Timestamps:
11:30 Understanding the root causes of depression with functional psychiatry.
14:39 Combining functional medicine and lifestyle changes.
22:36 How metabolic psychiatry differs from traditional psychiatry.
39:37 The importance of habit stacking for sustainable mental health.
44:06 Using the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting for brain health.
46:34 The role of the ketogenic diet in reducing brain inflammation.
50:04 Resetting the body and brain through a comprehensive approach.
Silvia and Dr. Stein created a Practical Starter Guide to Overcome Chronic and Treatment-Resistant Depression. Download your copy here.
Reaching out through The Healing Depression Project Website is the best way to connect with both Silvia and Dr. Stein.
Resources Mentioned:
The Healing Depression Project’s 45 Day Recovery Program | Website
What If It’s NOT Depression? by Dr. Achina Stein | Book or Audiobook
Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection with Kiran Krishnan | YouTube
Dr. Chris Palmer | Website
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Silvia is the visionary founder of the Healing Depression Project. She is an honors graduate from Boston College and a former social science researcher at Harvard University. She pursued graduate studies in finance and business law, and dedicated her career to entrepreneurship, becoming a skilled business strategist. In parallel with her thriving career, Silvia faced relentless and chronic depression, exploring over 60 different treatments without finding sustained relief. Her personal struggle, combined with her extensive background in human transformation and mind-body connection, led her to develop a program that remarkably eradicated 25 years of depression symptoms, leaving her depression-free ever since. This breakthrough later inspired the creation of the Healing Depression Project, and helping others break free from depression became her life mission.
Dr. Stein is the Clinical Director at the Healing Depression Project. She is a leading expert in Functional Medicine Psychiatry and a best-selling author with 30 years of experience helping people recover from depression. She is a board-certified psychiatrist, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a certified practitioner of the Institute for Functional Medicine, a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and was awarded the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award by NAMI-RI in 2008. Dr. Stein’s Amazon international bestselling book, “What If It’s NOT Depression? Your Guide to Finding Answers,” offers groundbreaking functional medicine perspectives, instilling hope and providing healing pathways for those facing chronic depression. In the 45-Day Depression Recovery Program offered by the Healing Depression Project, Dr. Stein works on identifying and addressing all the root causes of your depression-like symptoms. This program brings hope to those who have long struggled with depression and have not found relief with other treatments, including antidepressant medications.
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