Music as Medicine: Michael Sawers Discusses Food Allergies & OCD

Don't Feed the Fear: Food Allergy Anxiety & Trauma

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In this episode, I sit down with Michael Sawers, a talented young musician who opens up about his experiences navigating life with food allergies and OCD. From his teenage years to college and now young adulthood, he shares the challenges and triumphs of managing his health while striving for independence.

Join us as we delve into:

• The impact of food allergies on his mental health and daily life.
• Strategies for transitioning to independent allergy management as a young adult.
• The healing role of music in coping with anxiety and OCD.

Resources mentioned:

1. Food Allergy Canada: Food Allergy Canada - Food Allergy Canada
2. Equal Eats Dining Cards: Food Allergy Cards | Translation Cards in 50 Languages – Equal Eats
3. Michael’s Music: https://linktr.ee/themasprojectmusic & on Instagram @the.mas.project
4. International OCD Foundation | Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
5. Safe and Sound Protocol (Vagus Nerve Music Program): Safe & Sound Protocol — Amanda Whitehouse Phd

Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme
www.kyledine.com
You can find Dr. Whitehouse at thefoodallergypsychologist.com and on Instagram and Facebook (Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety Psychologist)
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