Dr. Raghu Appasani, a practicing psychiatrist and great thinker, brings a unique perspective to integrative and addiction psychiatry, advocating for a return to the essentials of clean eating, clean living, and community. He firmly believes that nobody gets well alone, emphasizing the critical role of human connection for overall well-being and longevity, even beyond diet and exercise. Dr. Appasani's distinctive approach, termed concierge psychiatry, involves making house calls and maintaining high availability for his patients via text and call, allowing him to become a highly trusted healthcare professional who can advocate for their comprehensive needs. Driven by a lifelong fascination with the human experience and personal battles with anxiety and depression, Dr. Appasani transcends traditional clinical settings, choosing to meet patients where they're at – in their homes, at farmers markets, or on hikes – to gain a holistic understanding of their lives. This allows him to observe their environment, discuss nutrition, and uncover underlying issues such as trauma, autoimmune conditions, or hormonal imbalances that might be contributing to their struggles, rather than just focusing on symptoms. He works with a diverse population, from young adults often misdiagnosed and dealing with substance use to executives and creatives, with the aim of fostering habit change and empowering them to heal themselves, celebrating both radical shifts and small, significant improvements in their lives. Dr. Appasani consistently practices what he preaches, prioritizing his own self-care through mindfulness, meditation, nutrition, and therapy.
What does it really take to heal—not just survive?
In this inspiring episode of Conversations with Intent, host Diana Clark speaks with Dr. Raghu Appasani, a practicing psychiatrist and thought leader in integrative mental health, about his radically human approach to healing the mind and body.
Through his concierge psychiatry model, Dr. Appasani steps outside traditional office settings—meeting patients where they are, from their homes to farmers markets—to address the root causes of mental distress. He shares how lifestyle, nutrition, trauma, autoimmune conditions, and community all play a role in emotional and cognitive well-being.
With a background shaped by his own struggles with anxiety and depression, Dr. Appasani works with a diverse population, including young adults, creatives, and professionals, to foster long-term habit change and self-empowered healing. This episode reframes what mental health care can—and should—look like.
Topics Covered:
The difference between integrative and traditional psychiatry
Why connection is a core pillar of mental wellness
Healing from anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction
Identifying root causes vs. managing symptoms
Concierge psychiatry and the future of patient care
Clean living, mindfulness, and nutrition as clinical tools
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Dr. Raghu Appasani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghuappasani/