The Super Healthy Human Podcast with Dr. Rodger Murphree
The Frequency Network: The Wave
18 episodes
1 week ago
What does it mean today to be healthy? What is the standard for health? If you listen to much of the mainstream information, the bar is set pretty low. It's more disease management, or reaction to illness -- rather than healthy lifestyle. Super Healthy Human Podcast is where Dr. Rodger Murphree can come together with colleagues and top health experts across the globe as they tackle topics effecting your health and lifestyle, from head-to-toe! As the podcast progresses we hope to share something for everyone! Join us, as we take a deep dive into health concerns that are plaguing our nation, and some less common you might now know about yet! Lets get AND STAY healthy, together! #superhealthyhuman
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What does it mean today to be healthy? What is the standard for health? If you listen to much of the mainstream information, the bar is set pretty low. It's more disease management, or reaction to illness -- rather than healthy lifestyle. Super Healthy Human Podcast is where Dr. Rodger Murphree can come together with colleagues and top health experts across the globe as they tackle topics effecting your health and lifestyle, from head-to-toe! As the podcast progresses we hope to share something for everyone! Join us, as we take a deep dive into health concerns that are plaguing our nation, and some less common you might now know about yet! Lets get AND STAY healthy, together! #superhealthyhuman
Balancing Neurotransmitters Naturally: A Functional Medicine Approach to Anxiety, Depression, and Fibro Brain
The Super Healthy Human Podcast with Dr. Rodger Murphree
41 minutes
1 week ago
Balancing Neurotransmitters Naturally: A Functional Medicine Approach to Anxiety, Depression, and Fibro Brain
Dr. Rodger Murphree—board-certified nutritional specialist, chiropractic physician, and functional medicine expert—breaks down what neurotransmitters are, why so many people with fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, and brain fog are depleted in them, and why prescription antidepressants and benzodiazepines often miss the root problem. He explains the “gasoline additive vs empty tank” issue with SSRIs/SNRIs, outlines risks like sleep disruption, down-regulation of serotonin receptors, CoQ10 and melatonin depletion, and the domino effect of multi-drug symptom management.
From there, Dr. Murphree reframes mood and pain disorders as nutrient and amino-acid driven chemistry problems that can frequently be improved with orthomolecular strategies. He walks through the major neurotransmitter families—serotonin, GABA, dopamine, norepinephrine, and endogenous opioids—showing how they’re built from dietary amino acids plus key cofactors like B vitamins, magnesium, folate, B12, and omega-3s. Listeners learn a practical “brain function questionnaire” method for spotting likely deficiencies, which calming supports to start first, and how to layer in stimulating supports after stability improves. The training is educational and encourages working with a healthcare professional before changing any prescription regimen.
CHAPTERS
(00:00) Welcome and goals for today
(02:10) Why mood and fatigue tie to brain chemicals
(05:20) The antidepressant reality check
(09:40) Benzodiazepines risks and dependence
(14:30) CoQ10 and melatonin depletion
(18:10) SSRI side effects and drug stacking
(22:50) Sleep as the foundation
(27:10) Gasoline additive vs empty tank
(31:00) What neurotransmitters are
(34:20) Amino acids and cofactors explained
(38:40) Serotonin pathway and 5-HTP
(43:00) B vitamins, folate, and B12
(47:30) Omega-3 vs omega-6 balance
(52:10) Brain function questionnaire overview
(54:00) Opioid group and DLPA
(58:20) GABA group and calming supports
(1:02:40) Dopamine group and motivation
(1:06:40) Norepinephrine group and drive
(1:10:40) Serotonin group and fibro signs
(1:13:30) Start calming first, then stimulating
(1:16:30) Where to take the questionnaire
(1:19:20) Programs, books, and next steps
Work with Dr. Murphree
Consultations & Programs – yourfibrodoctor.com
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The Super Healthy Human Podcast with Dr. Rodger Murphree
What does it mean today to be healthy? What is the standard for health? If you listen to much of the mainstream information, the bar is set pretty low. It's more disease management, or reaction to illness -- rather than healthy lifestyle. Super Healthy Human Podcast is where Dr. Rodger Murphree can come together with colleagues and top health experts across the globe as they tackle topics effecting your health and lifestyle, from head-to-toe! As the podcast progresses we hope to share something for everyone! Join us, as we take a deep dive into health concerns that are plaguing our nation, and some less common you might now know about yet! Lets get AND STAY healthy, together! #superhealthyhuman
