111. Dr. Mark Horowitz: The Safe Way to Get Off Antidepressants
What if the fatigue, anxiety, and sleeplessness you feel when tapering off antidepressants aren’t a “relapse,” but withdrawal your doctor was never trained to recognize?In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Mark Horowitz, co-founder of Outro Health, a telehealth clinic dedicated to science-backed tapering support. Together we unpack why traditional guidelines fail long-term users, how hyperbolic tapering works, and what a personalized, monitored taper actually looks like.You’ll learn the five questions to ask before starting or stopping any medication, the difference between withdrawal and relapse, and why the smallest doses can still have powerful effects on your brain. Dr. Mark Horowitz is a psychiatrist, researcher, and co-founder of Outro Health, a telehealth clinic for safe, science-backed antidepressant tapering. After experiencing withdrawal himself, he pioneered the concept of hyperbolic tapering, now endorsed by UK health authorities.What's Discussed:00:00 — The hidden problem with antidepressant withdrawal06:20 — Mark’s personal journey: when tapering goes wrong10:45 — Why short-term studies misled long-term patients13:50 — Doctors aren’t trained to stop antidepressants—here’s why17:30 — The five questions to ask before starting or stopping a medication24:10 — How hyperbolic tapering works (and why it’s safer)29:30 — The truth about withdrawal vs. relapse35:40 — Natural supports that match antidepressants in long-term resultsThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterOutro: www.outro.com/?TheWellDropFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: @thewelldropFind out more about Dr. Mark Horowitz:Website: https://markhorowitz.org/Website: https://www.outro.com/Instagram: @outrohealth
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110. Linda Bamber: How Frequency Therapy Is Rewriting Midlife Wellness
What if the brain fog, restless nights, creeping fatigue, or stubborn aches weren’t just “getting older,” but a sign your body’s natural rhythm is out of tune?In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with Linda Bamber, co-founder of WavWatch, to explore how acoustical frequency therapy can help recalibrate your body from the inside out. WavWatch is a wearable device that delivers sound frequencies directly through the skin, making it one of the simplest and most non-invasive tools for midlife wellness.We break down what frequencies actually are, why frequency therapy is backed by decades of science, and how WavWatch’s 1,100+ programs support sleep, stress, pain, hormones, inflammation, and more. You’ll also learn how to integrate it into daily routines, why it’s EMF-free, and how it’s being used by women, families, and even pets.Linda Bamber is the co-founder of WavWatch, a wearable frequency-based device designed to make wellness simple, accessible, and non-invasive. After years of working in women’s health education, she continues to pioneer practical tools that empower women to take charge of their midlife health.We Also Discuss:(00:00) Healing through frequency: how your body responds to vibration(04:41) Frequencies decoded: what they are and why they matter(09:57) Sound as medicine: tapping into your body’s natural resonance(23:25) Everyday wellness made simple with frequency therapy(28:09) Can frequencies shift stress, sleep, and hormones?(33:04) WaveWatch technology: bringing 1,100+ wellness programs to your wrist(37:39) The mineral connection: why Himalayan salt supports midlife healthThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterCheck out: WavWatchFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewelldrop
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109. Growing Up in Wellness: A Child’s Perspective on Food, Skincare & Listening to Your Body
Most people think wellness is something you learn later in life. But what if a 10-year-old could show us how small daily choices, around food, skincare, and bedtime routines, shape lifelong health?In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with my daughter Camila to talk about what it’s like to grow up in a wellness-focused home. From kindergarten breathwork sessions with stuffed animals to navigating peer pressure around snacks and Sephora, Camila shares her unfiltered perspective on wellness at school, with friends, and at home.We dive into why she chose to go gluten and dairy free, how she handles feeling “different” when her lunchbox doesn’t match her friends’, and why listening to your body matters at any age.Camila Berger is a 10-year-old student, jiu-jitsu enthusiast, and budding wellness advocate learning that health starts with everyday choices.What's Discussed:(00:01) Learning Wellness at Home: Food, Oils & Breathwork(08:17) Teaching Kids to Make Healthy Choices Early(18:57) Family Wellness Adventures & Gluten-Free Living(22:18) A 10-Year-Old’s Skincare Struggles & Solutions(26:49) Tech Boundaries, Social Media & Peer Pressure(32:31) Listening to Your Body & Trusting Your InstinctsThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewelldrop
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108. Dr. Melissa Cano: Spermidine Benefits in Foods Supplements + The Science You Need to Know
What if the brain fog, restless nights, creeping weight changes, or that tired-all-the-time feeling weren’t just “getting older”, but a clue your body’s clean-up system isn’t working as well as it should?In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Cano, Director of Science at spermidineLIFE®, to discuss one of the most fascinating discoveries in longevity: spermidine. We explore how this natural compound, found abundantly in wheat germ extract, works as your body’s spring cleaning crew by activating the cellular clean-up process that keeps energy, hormones, and metabolism humming.We also break down why spermidine supplementation becomes more important in midlife, how it supports women through mid-life, and what to look for in a quality product. You’ll also learn how to stack this simple daily habit with daily practices and why it’s a powerful tool for true healthy aging.Dr. Melissa Cano, Ph.D., is the Director of Science at spermidineLIFE® by Longevity Labs. With a background in molecular biology and biochemistry, her published research spans photosynthesis, gene editing, and cellular longevity. What's Discussed:(00:00) Spermidine and Women’s Health: Why Midlife Cells Need Extra Support(05:06) Autophagy Unlocked: How Spermidine Fuels Cellular Health and Renewal(13:54) Spermidine Supplementation: Wheat Germ Extract vs. Synthetic Options(24:10) Protein, Spermidine, and Longevity: Finding the Balance for Healthy Aging(34:26) SpermidineLIFE® Tips: Simple Daily Habits for Cellular Health and WellnessThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterSpermidine: Shop at this LINKFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewelldrop Find out more about Dr. Melissa Cano:Website: https://spermidinelife.usInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spermidinelife.us/
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107. Dr. Sarah Daccarett: The Hormone Fix Women Need (and Why We Can’t Wait for Menopause)
Most women don’t realize that brain fog, weight gain, anxiety, low libido, and fatigue in their 30s or 40s can be early signs of perimenopause — not just stress or aging.In this episode of The Well Drop, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Daccarett, to explore why waiting until menopause for hormone therapy leaves women struggling for years. We unpack the early warning signs of hormone decline, why “progesterone-only” therapy falls short, and how bioidentical hormones can transform health.We discuss why the delivery method matters and what realistic results look like from month one to six. Dr. Sarah Daccarett is a physician, researcher, and founder of Oestra and Inner Balance, two groundbreaking platforms dedicated to modernizing women’s hormone care. Her work blends the latest science with a deep understanding of how hormones impact every system in the body.What's Discussed:(00:00) The Hormone Changes No One Warns You About in Midlife(12:24) Why Most Women’s HRT Plans Are Outdated — And How to Fix Them(22:39) The 3 Hormones Every Woman Needs (and the Right Ratios)(27:19) Pills, Patches, Creams… or Something Better? The Truth About Delivery Methods(35:35) How to Avoid the Biggest Mistakes with Hormone Delivery(46:40) From Healing to Thriving: What Real HRT Results Look Like(49:44) Stacking Your Wellness: Hormones, Longevity, and the Power of Nature(53:26) Inside Oestra: The All-in-One Hormone Therapy Changing Women’s HealthThank You to Our Sponsors:Sign up for The Well Drop NewsletterInner Balance: Shop at this LINKFind out more about Amber Berger: Website: www.thewelldrop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thewelldrop Find out more about Dr. Sarah Daccarett:Website: https://www.innerbalance.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdaccarettmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbalancemd
The Well Drop with Amber BergerRedefining Midlife Wellness—One Drop at a Time.Welcome to The Well Drop, the podcast where high-achieving women come to drop the pressure, drop the perfection, and drop into their power. Hosted by certified holistic health coach and wellness trailblazer Amber Berger, this show is your weekly dose of real talk, science-backed strategies, and soul-deep support for navigating midlife with purpose, presence, and unapologetic vitality.Amber gets it—because she’s lived it. After healing from Crohn’s disease at 14 through holistic methods, she’s spent decades helping women ditch burnout, reclaim their energy, and create clarity in the chaos. She’s built what most of us never got: a roadmap for midlife—because let’s be honest, no one handed us one. Until now.Here’s the truth they don’t teach you: 80% of your longevity is lifestyle—and this is where Amber helps you lock it in and own it. Through hormonal shifts, nervous system regulation, and radical self-care that actually works, she equips women to feel grounded, sharp, and wildly well—in the boardroom, at home, and everywhere in between.Her mission? To empower women everywhere to own their wellness—on their terms, in their timing, without apology.Whether you’re craving more energy, looking to redefine success, or simply done playing small—this is your space. Tune in for deep interviews, bite-sized solo drops, and weekly experiments to help you rise strong, age boldly, and thrive through midlife and beyond.Subscribe to the podcast.Get The Drop newsletter every Sunday.Work with Amber 1:1.Because midlife isn’t your breakdown—it’s your breakthrough.
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