Flourish by Advaita Health
Flourish by Advaita Health explores the future of care at the intersection of clinical practice, individual flourishing, and society. Hosted by Tripp Johnson and Marcus Shumate, each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, patients, leaders, and innovators shaping behavioral health and beyond.
From the frontlines of clinical practice and medical innovation, to the science of flourishing through mindfulness, nutrition, exercise, and sleep, to the broader forces of society—healthcare policy, technology, and culture—we bring diverse perspectives into one conversation.
Our mission is to create a more connected, compassionate, and effective healthcare system, while helping people live healthier and more fulfilling lives.
Whether you’re a provider, policymaker, or someone passionate about health and well-being, the Advaita Health Podcast offers insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Flourish by Advaita Health
Functional Psychiatry, Trauma, & Brain Health with Dr. Hector, MD, MDiv
Psychiatrist and executive coach Dr. Hector Rodriguez joins Tripp to explore the intersection of brain health, trauma, and meaning. With a background in both medicine and divinity, Dr. Hector bridges neuroscience with spirituality, showing how trauma patterns appear in brain imaging and how lifestyle, nutrition, and connection help us rewire for healing.
The conversation ranges from the science of SPECT scans and metabolic psychiatry to the art of living well. Dr. Hector shares why small, sustainable habits matter more than quick fixes, how movement and nutrition support mental health, and why connection and touch are biological necessities. Together they unpack the tension between modern overstimulation, social media self-diagnosis, and the timeless need for rest and ritual.
This episode invites listeners to think differently about mental health—less as fixing what’s broken and more as tending to the soul. In Dr. Hector’s words, psychiatry is the medical treatment of the soul, and flourishing begins when we remember what it means to be fully human.
In This Episode
- Trauma, brain imaging, and the “diamond” activation pattern
- Metabolic psychiatry and using lifestyle as medicine
- Sustainable change: how to rebuild motivation step by step
- Overstimulation, ADHD, and reclaiming attention in a noisy world
- The social media effect on self-diagnosis and stigma
- Hugging, oxytocin, and why connection heals the nervous system
- Supplements, peptides, and the essentials before optimization
- Psychiatry as care for the soul—bridging science and spirituality
Hector Rodriguez, M.D., M.Div. is a bilingual psychiatrist, executive coach, and speaker specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sexual wellness. Known as Dr. Hector, he combines advanced brain imaging (SPECT), psychopharmacology, and trauma-informed psychotherapy with nutrition, movement, and lifestyle design to create whole-person healing. With both a medical degree and a Master of Divinity, he bridges neuroscience with meaning and purpose, helping people move from survival to flourishing.
More from Dr. Hector
- 🌐 https://whitebutterflyclinic.com/
- 🌐 https://doctorhector.com/
- 📱 https://www.instagram.com/doctor_hector/
- 📱 https://www.instagram.com/whitebutterflyclinic/
About Flourish by Advaita Health
Flourish by Advaita Health explores how people, providers, and communities move from suffering to flourishing. Each episode weaves together perspectives from healthcare, wellness, and human experience — from the science of mental and physical health to the art of living well.
Advaita Health is a North Carolina–based behavioral health organization dedicated to supporting whole-person flourishing. Learn more about our work and clinical services below.
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