Action Potential Academy

09/28/2022

“Your days are numbered. Use them to throw open the windows of your soul to the sun.”—Marcus Aurelius

08/22/2022

It’s so great to see Action Potential Academy reaching people in our own community! Mental wellness is just as important as physical wellness. Introducing our self-paced mini course on depression. Anyone can take it online for just $27:

https://www.actionpotentialacademytraining.com/courses/depression

08/20/2022

One of the greatest risk factors for depression is chronic stress and difficulty with stress management. Here are some surprising facts about stress based on my own research:

Stress...It gets a bad rap. Scientists know that when it comes to stress and the brain it's a much more complicated situation. One helpful way to think about it, is to make the distinction between acute and chronic stress. Acute stress activates certain hormones and brain chemicals, or neurotransmit...

08/18/2022

Let's talk more about depression. I'll be sharing more about other causes and what we can do about it!

05/21/2022

“Mountains know secrets that we need to learn. That it might take time, it might be hard, but if you hold on long enough, you will find the strength to rise up.”— Anonymous

03/31/2022

Today is World Bipolar Disorder Day. There's so much stigma and misinformation about this disorder and many mood disorders. Check out this brief podcast episode for a deeper understanding of this mental health condition:

Today is World Bipolar Disorder Day. There's so much misinformation and stigma surrounding this mental health condition that we wanted to raise awareness about what it truly is. Listen to this brief episode to learn more about what mood disorders truly are so that we can be more supportive of loved....

03/28/2022

Good morning everyone! From the Western slopes of CO. When it comes to depression, one powerful way to increase BDNF is to exercise. Weather stopping you? Snow shoeing is such a great way to get moving even in the snow! 😊 But soon it will be spring time and so much easier to get moving. Here’s to taking action!

03/26/2022

What causes depression?

03/25/2022

As a neuroscientist this is one of my FAVORITE myths to dispel! There is so much misinformation out there on the brain and mental health. The wrong information won’t help you and it can even hurt you. At Action Potential Academy we will always share evidence-based scientific findings with you that empower you to take control over your mental and physical well-being. Here’s to the truth and here’s to you! 🧠

Every Monday I tackle another popular brain myth...You've heard this one a lot in the media...Do you only use 10% of your brain? www.doctorsabrinasegal.com

03/14/2022

Mental wellness isn’t something that just happens. It’s something that’s worked on through conscious action and a commitment to yourself at all costs. It’s getting up when you’ve fallen down. It’s trying even harder next time. Its not letting yourself down. It’s fighting for your happiness in the healthiest way possible. It’s pushing yourself to be uncomfortable. It is through this discomfort that we learn more than we ever thought possible. The growth that comes from the work you do in that uncomfortable space is something precious, that no one can take away from you. -Dr.Sabrina

03/08/2022

Motivational Monday…something to think about as you rest your eyes this evening and wake up to a new and beautiful day!! 😊

03/07/2022

We interrupt your FB scroll with an IMPORTANT announcement!! We received such exciting feedback from people who took our Scientific Mindset Shift Bootcamp that we decided to DO IT AGAIN! This will be an exclusive opportunity as it may be a while before the next Bootcamp. We can't guarantee that it'll be locked in at this price either so don't wait. Join us and register by March 20th!!!

https://www.scientificmindsetshiftbootcamp.com/join