Journey to Well The Missing Piece of Mental Health: Looking Beyond the Diagnosis | Miriam Putnam
Mental health isn't just about managing symptoms—it's about understanding the whole person.
In this week's episode of Journey to Well, I sit down with holistic mental health advocate Miriam Putnam for a conversation that challenges the traditional approach to mental health and explores what true healing can look like. Miriam shares her personal journey into the mental health field, what inspired her passion for helping others, and why looking beneath the surface is often the key to lasting change.
Together, we explore how underlying physical health, chronic stress, nervous system regulation, relationships, and even sleep all play a significant role in our emotional well-being. We also dive into the power of mindset, positive affirmations, and how our thoughts can influence our body's stress response.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, chronic stress, or simply looking for practical ways to better support your mental well-being, this episode offers a compassionate reminder that healing is deeply personal—and there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Miriam's journey into holistic mental health
- Looking beyond diagnoses to uncover root causes
- The gaps within today's mental health system
- Stress management and nervous system regulation
- Positive affirmations and reshaping thought patterns
- Practical mental health tools that actually support healing
- How relationships impact emotional well-being
- The powerful connection between sleep and mental health
- Creating more joy, resilience, and balance in everyday life
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