Episode 10

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8th Feb 2025

Dr. Evelyn Higgins - #10 - Feb 8, 2025

Exploring Addiction Recovery & Mental Health Biomarkers with Dr. Evelyn Higgins

In this enlightening episode of the Neurostimulation Podcast, Dr. Michael Passmore welcomes Dr. Evelyn Higgins, founder of Wired for Addiction and Wired Biohealth. The discussion delves into Dr. Higgins's diverse career and her focus on addiction recovery and mental health biomarkers. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of personalized medicine, epigenetics, and comprehensive approaches to wellness. Key topics include the biopsychosocial model of addiction, the role of spirituality in recovery, gratitude journaling, and lifestyle strategies to optimize health. Tune in for an engaging and informative conversation aimed at enhancing mental health and well-being.

Dr Higgins' website: doctorhiggins.com // office phone number 404-939-4548

Wired BioHealth website: wiredbiohealth.com // office phone number 888-841-7099

Wired For Addiction website: wiredforaddiction.com // office phone number 888-841-7099

00:00 Welcome to the Neurostimulation Podcast

01:26 Introducing Dr. Evelyn Higgins

03:05 Dr. Higgins' Journey into Addiction Recovery

06:11 The Complexity of Addiction

08:29 The Biopsychosocial Spiritual Model

15:31 The Power of Gratitude

21:35 Personalized Medicine and Epigenetics

34:43 Understanding Biomarkers in Addiction

36:59 Holistic Approach to Addiction

37:33 Intermittent Fasting and Lifestyle Changes

39:55 The Importance of Sleep and Nature

41:01 The Classroom of Silence

42:06 The Camino Pilgrimage Experience

45:44 The Science of Happiness

52:44 The Role of Spirituality in Recovery

01:02:35 Future of Addiction Treatment

01:04:19 How to Connect with Wired for Addiction

01:06:33 Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro

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Michael Passmore

Dr. Michael Passmore is a psychiatrist based in Vancouver, BC, with expertise in neurostimulation therapies. Having completed specialized training in multiple neurostimulation modalities, including electroconvulsive therapy at Duke University and transcranial magnetic stimulation at Harvard University, Dr. Passmore brings a robust clinical and academic background to his practice. Formerly the head of the neurostimulation program in the department of Psychiatry at Providence Health Care, Dr. Passmore now serves as a clinical associate professor at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Psychiatry. From his clinic, ZipStim Neurostimulation (zipstim.com), Dr. Passmore offers private, physician-supervised, home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) treatments tailored to clients across Canada.​