You Need to CHILL-LAX: Calm Your Mind With Food
April 16, 2026
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Episode 721 · April 16, 2026
You Need to CHILL-LAX: Calm Your Mind With Food
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<p>Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic. Sometimes it hides in insomnia, gut issues, brain fog, and a body that feels “wired but tired.” In this episode, Dr. Phil talks with nutritional psychiatrist and trained chef Dr. Uma Naidoo about the science behind nutritional psychiatry using food and nutrients alongside therapy and medication to support mental well-being.</p><p>Dr. Phil and Dr. Naidoo break down the gut–brain connection in plain language: how chronic stress can disrupt the microbiome, increase inflammation, and intensify anxiety and depression symptoms. Dr. Naidoo also explains why anxiety surged during the pandemic and why it hasn’t fully dropped back down pointing to ongoing stress, uncertainty, and the way modern eating patterns can keep the nervous system on edge. Based on Dr. Naidoo’s work and books including This Is Your Brain on Food and Calm Your Mind with Food this conversation is a science-forward guide for anyone who wants a better mood, better sleep, and a brain that feels more in control. Get Dr. Naidoo's book now: <a href="https://umanaidoomd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://umanaidoomd.com/</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Connect With Dr. Uma Naidoo:</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/?hl=en</strong></a></p><p><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DrUmaNaidoo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/DrUmaNaidoo/</strong></a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.umanaidoo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.umanaidoo</strong></a></p><p><br /></p><p>A special thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:</p><p><strong>Pure Health Research:</strong> Pushing harder in the gym but the scale won't budge? The issue might not be your effort, but your liver health, which is crucial for an efficient metabolism. Liver Health Formula provides key ingredients to nourish and support your liver, helping your diet and exercise efforts finally pay off. Work smarter, not just harder—head to <a href="https://PureHealthResearch.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://PureHealthResearch.com</a> and use code ‘DRPHIL’ for 50% off your first order.</p><p><strong>Bulletproof Husband: </strong>Stop walking on eggshells and start rebuilding your marriage with a program designed to help husbands change the family dynamic, even when separation seems likely. Through proven tools, specialized weekly calls, and daily support, The Bulletproof Husband’s VIP Membership empowers men to save their relationships even if it feels impossible right now. Visit <a href="https://www.bulletproofmen.com/drphil30" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bulletproofmen.com/drphil30</a> to access a special 30-day money back guarantee and begin the work today.</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>



