Feeling anxious or stuck in overdrive? In this video, I explain why monks and meditators have used Om chanting for centuries—and how this ancient practice activates your vagus nerve, boosts interoception, and helps you regulate stress naturally. Then, follow along with my 5-minute guided Om meditation to experience it for yourself. This is Part 3 of my Summer Reset series—check out the full blog for more tools to retrain your nervous system gently and effectively: 🔗 https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/summer-reset-part-3-vagal-toning

Can splashing cold water on your face really help you feel calm again? Yes—and it’s backed by biology. In this short video, I explain the mammalian dive reflex and how cold exposure activates your parasympathetic nervous system, increases heart rate variability, and improves interoception—your ability to feel present in your body again. Perfect for a quick daily reset, or when your nervous system feels stuck in survival mode. This is Part 3 of my Summer Reset series. Read the full blog here for more simple nervous system tools: 🔗 https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/summer-reset-part-3-vagal-toning

Grounding Breath & Body | 5-Minute Mindfulness Meditation in Nature Feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck in your head? This short guided mindfulness meditation is the perfect way to reset. Recorded in a peaceful park setting, this 5-minute practice gently guides you to anchor your attention through your breath and body—helping you feel more grounded, present, and connected to the moment. Whether you're new to meditation or just need a mindful pause in your day, this session will help you: 🌿 Calm your nervous system 🌿 Reconnect with your body 🌿 Practice nonjudgmental awareness 🌿 Create space between thought and reaction No experience necessary. Just find a comfortable seat, press play, and let yourself arrive. –––––––––– 👉 Subscribe for more integrative mental health tools and mindfulness practices 🌐 Learn more about my root-cause psychiatry practice: https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com 📝 Read the blog: https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/post/summer-reset-part-1-mindfulness 📲 Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mind_alchemy_mental_health 📅 Want to work together? Schedule a free 15-minute Connection Session here: https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/contact #MindfulnessMeditation #GroundingBreath #ADHDAnxietySupport #BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealthTools #MindAlchemy #GuidedMeditation

Hormones and ADHD: The Symptom Rollercoaster No One Warned You About Are your ADHD symptoms unpredictable—great one week, overwhelming the next? You’re not imagining things. For women and girls, hormones and ADHD are deeply connected. In this video, I break down how hormonal changes—like puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause—affect ADHD symptoms, treatment, and emotional regulation. If you're tired of wondering why your focus, mood, or productivity seems to rise and fall with no clear pattern, this is for you. You'll learn: Why estrogen and progesterone impact dopamine (and ADHD) What symptom changes to expect at each life stage Evidence-based tools to manage ADHD through hormonal shifts What treatment options might help—from medication to lifestyle to hormone support You don’t have to stay in survival mode. Understanding the hormonal root of your symptoms can be a game-changer. 📥 Get support now: 🔹 Start my free 7-Day Mental Health Reset: https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/7daymentalhealthreset 🔹 Learn about my integrative psychiatry approach: https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/ 🔹 Ready my blog: https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/blog 🧠 Let’s talk in the comments—have you noticed your ADHD symptoms shift with your hormones? #HormonesAndADHD #ADHDInWomen #IntegrativePsychiatry #WomensMentalHealth #MindAlchemyMentalHealth

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and ADHD: What Every High-Achieving Woman Needs to Know Have you ever spiraled after a text with no emoji… or felt crushed by a simple piece of feedback? If you're a woman with ADHD, this reaction might not be “overthinking”—it could be Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). In this video, I break down what RSD is, how it shows up in women and girls with ADHD, and why it’s often misunderstood or misdiagnosed as anxiety, depression, or even borderline personality disorder. You'll learn: ✔️ What RSD actually feels like ✔️ How it differs from other mental health conditions ✔️ Why women are more likely to internalize their symptoms ✔️ What real treatment looks like—from functional lab testing to therapy and medication ✔️ How to stop blaming yourself and start healing As a psychiatric provider who specializes in integrative care for ambitious women, I want you to know: You’re not “too sensitive.” You’re wired differently—and there are tools that can help. If you’re ready to understand your emotions and reactions on a deeper level, this video is for you. 🔗 Resources & Links: → Learn more about my approach: https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/ → Read the blog on RSD: https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/blog → Follow for more: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mind_alchemy_mental_health 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572744146645 🔗 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-ritchie-psychiatric-dnp-53a924153 🧠 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this message. You're not alone—and you're not broken. Let's rewrite the narrative, together. #RSD #ADHDinWomen #RejectionSensitivity #MentalHealth #MindAlchemyMentalHealth #IntegrativePsychiatry #HighAchievingWomen #EmotionalRegulation #ADHDHealing

Social anxiety doesn’t just make you nervous—it keeps you stuck. Stuck in self-doubt. Stuck canceling plans. Stuck missing opportunities you want but are too overwhelmed to take. In this video, I’m breaking down what social anxiety really looks like (especially for ambitious, high-achieving women), the pain points it causes, and the science-backed program I offer that helps you reclaim your voice, confidence, and life—in just 4–5 months. ✨ What I Cover: ✔️ Real-life signs of social anxiety (not just DSM criteria) ✔️ How it impacts your career, relationships, and independence ✔️ The CBT-based, results-driven program I use in my practice ✔️ What to do if therapy or meds haven’t worked ✔️ How to finally move forward—without fear running the show 📖 Read the full blog post: 👉 https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/post/social-anxiety-rewired 📝 Take the free Social Anxiety Screener (SPIN test): 👉 https://psychology-tools.com/test/spin 💻 Learn more about my practice and services: 👉 https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com 📅 Ready to feel confident and connected again? Schedule your Connection Session or Clarity Call: 👉 https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/contact 📝 Get the 7-day mental health reset: 👉https://www.mindalchemymentalhealth.com/linksandresources Let’s turn “I can’t” into “I did.” If this video resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone else who needs it. Drop a comment below and tell me—what would you do if social anxiety wasn’t in your way? #SocialAnxiety #AnxietyRecovery #CBTProgram #WomensMentalHealth #HighAchievers #MindAlchemy

Feeling Anxious, Foggy, or Just Off—Even Though You’re “Doing Everything Right”? If you’re a high-achieving woman in Denver who looks like she’s got it all together—but secretly feels exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected—this video is for you. I’m Britt Ritchie, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Mind Alchemy Mental Health. In this video, I share why integrative psychiatry is a game changer for ambitious women who are tired of surface-level care and ready for answers that actually make sense. We’ll talk about: ✅ Why traditional psychiatry often misses the mark ✅ What integrative psychiatry really is (and why it works) ✅ The surprising links between gut health, hormones, inflammation, and mental health ✅ Why it’s not just stress—and what to do when nothing seems to help ✅ How I help women move from survival mode to self-trust, clarity, and calm You can learn more by viewing my blog post titled: Mental Health from the Inside Out: Why Integrative Psychiatry Is a Game Changer for Ambitious Women in Denver If you’re ready for a deeper approach that goes beyond the checklist and honors the whole you, you’re in the right place. ✨ Resources Mentioned in the Video: 🔹 Download the free 7-Day Mental Health Reset 🔹 Learn about my services and root-cause approach 🔹 Schedule a free Clarity Call (Colorado residents only) 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who’s ready to feel like themselves again. #IntegrativePsychiatry #MentalHealthDenver #HolisticPsychiatry #AnxietyHelp #ADHDWomen #BurnoutRecovery #FunctionalPsychiatry #RootCauseMentalHealth #AmbitiousWomen #MindAlchemyMentalHealth

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck in your thoughts? This guided mindfulness meditation, Leaves on a Stream, can help you step back from mental spirals and reconnect with the present moment. Rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), this simple practice teaches you how to observe your thoughts without getting pulled into them—like watching leaves float gently down a stream. ✨ Perfect for anxiety, overthinking, or emotional overload. 🧠 Want to learn more about ACT, mindfulness, or mental health support in Colorado? Click the link in my bio.