Mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder are complex, multifactorial conditions that affect emotional stability, cognition, energy, sleep, and daily functioning. In this recorded course, you’ll explore these patterns through a holistic health lens, examining how nutrition, lifestyle rhythms, inflammation, sleep quality, and biochemical individuality influence mood regulation.
The class offers a nuanced discussion of why mood disorders vary widely between individuals, why symptoms can fluctuate over time, and why consistent lifestyle support often plays a central role in stability. You’ll be introduced to food-based, nutritional, botanical, and lifestyle strategies commonly discussed in holistic contexts for supporting emotional resilience and mental balance.
This class is well suited for individuals, students, and practitioners seeking a broader, systems-based understanding of mood stability and supportive, complementary approaches.
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Mood regulation depends on the coordination of many systems, including brain chemistry, inflammation balance, circadian rhythms, nutrient status, and stress response. In this recorded course, you’ll explore depression and bipolar disorder as patterns of dysregulation rather than fixed or uniform diagnoses, gaining clarity on why symptoms differ so widely between individuals.
The course begins by examining common contributors to mood instability, including modern dietary patterns, nutrient depletion, chronic inflammation, sleep disruption, and circadian rhythm misalignment. You’ll learn why mood disorders are often difficult to categorize cleanly, why cycling patterns occur, and how overstimulation or inconsistency can exacerbate symptoms—particularly in bipolar presentations.
From there, the course explores holistic strategies frequently discussed for supporting mood balance. These include nutritional considerations, lifestyle structure, sleep regularity, and traditional botanical categories used to support nervous system regulation and emotional resilience. Emphasis is placed on pacing, monitoring response, and understanding individual thresholds rather than applying uniform solutions.
Throughout the class, mood stability is framed as an ongoing process shaped by daily rhythms, long-term habits, and supportive foundations. The goal is to provide a thoughtful framework for understanding mood patterns and the role of complementary strategies within a broader approach to wellbeing.
What you’ll learn
Why depression and bipolar disorder present differently from person to person
How nutrition, inflammation, and sleep influence mood regulation
The role of circadian rhythms and lifestyle consistency in emotional stability
Common holistic strategies discussed for supporting mood balance
Why personalization and monitoring are essential in mood-supportive approaches
This class is ideal for:
Individuals experiencing mood fluctuations or mild depressive patterns
People seeking complementary, supportive approaches to emotional wellbeing
Students of holistic health, nutrition, or herbalism
Practitioners supporting clients with mood or stress-related patterns
Caregivers and educators seeking a deeper understanding of mood stability
Get access to this class PLUS our entire Foundations Library (200+ classes!) for only $47/month. Members also get access to all new Foundations classes taught live every month!
