
373. Beyond Antidepressants: A Better Way to Treat Depression - Dr. James Greenblatt
About this episode
Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast.
_____
Dr. James and I dive into the complexities of depression, its symptoms, root causes, and how functional psychiatry can support healing. We explore why traditional models fall short and highlight nutritional and biological interventions, including amino acids, B12, and low-dose lithium, as foundational tools in treating mental health. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.
Dr. James Greenblatt is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist and a pioneer in the field of functional psychiatry. He has authored multiple books, including Finally Hopeful, where he outlines a biologically-rooted approach to treating depression through individualized testing and nutritional support. With over three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Greenblatt has helped reshape how mental health can be supported through integrative and evidence-based strategies.
We discuss the following:
- Dr. Greenblatt’s background
- Underlying causes of depression
- Protein and Neurotransmitter Production
- CBT and reframing thinking errors
- Nutrients Before Antidepressant Taper
- Judy's personal reflections on her healing
_____
EPISODE RESOURCES
- Website
- Finally Hopeful Book
- Low Cholesterol Causes Risk of Depression and Suicidal Ideation – Interview with Dr. James Greenblatt
- Why Antidepressants Make You Sicker, Withdrawal Effects and Stopping Depression - Interview with Dr. Mark Horowitz
_____
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
FIND JUDY CHO
🎙️ Podcast
📺 YouTube
NUTRITION WITH JUDY (NwJ) RESOURCES
📘 Carnivore Cure Book & Elimination Diet
📚 Articles
📗 Complete Carnivore Diet for Beginners
_____
*DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It should not replace professional medical advice.
If you want to try GI-Resolve, you can get a discount here: https://www.nutritionwithjudy.com/podcasts/
Get every episode summarized
Each time Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet

402. The Real Reason We Fear Supplemental Iodine for Thyroid Health
Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet

401. What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Food, Vaccines, Medications & Vet Ca...
Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet

400. Can You Really Eat Carnivore for Years? 4 Concerns You Should Know
Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet

399. He Ate Only Sardines for 5 Days. Then We Tested His Blood
Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet