The Mood Triangle: Simple Rhodiola, Tulsi, And Food Secrets That Calm Stress Fast
In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic I’ve been thinking about a lot lately: the deep relationship between our nervous system, endocrine system, and digestive system—and how these three powerful systems work together to shape our mood climate.
We often talk about emotions as if they are our mood, but they’re not the same. Emotions come and go like shifting weather patterns, while mood is more like the long-term climate of our inner world. In this video, I explore what actually influences our mood, how our physiological systems interact, and why understanding this triad can give us more tools for emotional regulation, mental health, and overall well-being.
I also share why the choices we make in the heat of an emotional moment can shape our longer-term mood, and how becoming aware of these patterns can help us cultivate more stability, resilience, and self-understanding.
We will focus on three adaptogens which specifically address the mood triangle:
- Rhodiola
- Tulsi
- Schisandra
If you’ve ever wondered why your mood lingers long after an emotion has passed, or how your body’s internal systems contribute to how you feel day after day, this conversation will give you a clearer, more empowered perspective.
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Schisandra - https://www.herbalist-alchemist.com/shop-products-scd-schisandra-extract
Tulsi - https://shop.organicindiausa.com/collections/teas-infusions
Reishi - https://hostdefense.com/products/reishi-capsules?variant=38115227402
Chapters: The Mood Triangle: Simple Rhodiola, Tulsi, And Food Secrets That Calm Stress Fast
00:00 – Begins
01:30 – What Is Mood? Emotions vs. Mood
03:30 – The Mood Triangle: Nervous, Endocrine, and Digestive Systems
05:45 – The Endocrine System & Neurotransmitters (Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA, Norepinephrine)
08:00 – The Role of the Nervous System: Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic
09:30 – The Digestive System & Food: Gut Microbiome & Nourishment
11:00 – Energetics of Food: Seasonal Diets and Mood
12:30 – Herbs for Mood: St. John’s Wort, Milky Oats, Lemon Balm
14:00 – Dopamine, Adaptogens: Rhodiola, Tulsi, Schisandra
16:45 – Case Studies: Support for "Wired & Tired" & Burnout
18:30 – Practical Herbal Routines & Mushroom Support (Reishi)
20:00 – Tips & Life Hacks: Daily Rhythms, Reframing Anxiety
22:15 – Recap & Final Thoughts on Mood Regulation