In this episode, Michael interviews Brendan Vermeire, a metabolic health researcher and educator with extensive qualifications and personal experience. Brendan dives deep into the concept of neuroinflammation and its impact on mental health. He shares actionable insights on how addressing factors like nutrition, stress, and environmental toxins can alleviate anxiety, depression, and brain fog. Discover how combining functional medicine with mental health therapies can lead to optimal well-being. Brendan’s expertise and dedication to making functional health accessible make this a must-listen for anyone seeking comprehensive healing approaches. Brendan is a Mental and Metabolic Health Researcher, Functional Medicine Educator, Writer, and Speaker. He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer. He began his career as a personal trainer and nutrition coach at the age of 18 after disappointingly being medically discharged from the United States Navy Seal training pipeline due to an injury. After being exposed to the power of functional lab testing in the start of his career, he began intensely pursuing that as a career path which has led him to be widely regarded as one of the top leading experts in Metabolic Health and Functional Education. He is the proud owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course (FMHPTM). He is also the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to ‘changing the way the world views mental health’ through advancing the science of Mental Health Dysfunction. He is also the creator of The Mental M.A.P.TM, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health, and the NeuroCeuticalsTM Supplement Line. When he’s not educating doctors/practitioners/professionals, helping clients overcome their most severe health struggles, or producing cutting edge scientific education, Brendan enjoys all things fitness and is probably working out. He also enjoys anything in nature and any activities that expand his heart, mind, and soul. Timestamps: 8:15 Understanding the role of inflammation in mental health. 13:45 The three main triggers of neuroinflammation. 17:11 Identifying dietary factors that worsen neuroinflammation. 20:42 Balancing mental and physical health with simple steps. 27:34 Connecting mental health interventions with functional medicine. Does your Brain feel like it’s on Fire? Examine the root causes of neuroinflammation by downloading Brendan’s FREE Guide and learn about the correlating chronic symptoms. Connect with Brendan through his Instagram and the Metabolic Solutions Institute’s Website. Resources Mentioned: Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton | Book or Audiobook Compassionate Inquiry Training with Gabor Maté | Website Find more from Michael on the Rebel Health Tribe's Website and Instagram and be sure to join their Facebook Group.