Why Mental Health Isn’t All in Your Head: The Genetic & Environmental Roots No One Talks About

ReInvent Healthcare

What if ADHD, anxiety, and mood swings weren’t just about brain chemistry—but a cry for help from the gut, genes, and immune system?

In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo sits down with integrative mental health professional Mary Parker for a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation. After watching her son regress into seizures and developmental delays following a vaccine injury, Mary stepped away from the mainstream mental health model to uncover a radically different approach—one that gets results by addressing the whole person.

Mary shares how genetics, detox pathways, diet, toxic exposures, and trauma can all contribute to mental health struggles—and why true healing means going beyond the label and getting to the root.

If you're working with patients or clients who “don’t respond” to standard mental health protocols, this episode may change everything you thought you knew.

What You’ll Discover Inside:

The shocking childhood incident that forced Mary to abandon traditional mental health solutions—and how it changed everything she believed about healing.

The overlooked clues in your patient’s story, behavior, and even their skin that could point to deeper dysfunction you’re missing.

Why one surprising everyday food might hold the key to recovery for some kids—and why it’s often ignored in clinical practice.

The critical misstep most mental health providers make with ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders—and how it could be making things worse.

What’s hiding in common foods that could be sabotaging your client’s progress—and why going gluten-free isn’t the full answer.

The single most important test Mary runs before developing any care plan—and what it reveals that standard labs can’t.

Resources & Links

Check out our Free Guide to Using Genetic Testing to Optimize Patient Outcomes

Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group for free tools and training

Visit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice

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Mary Parker’s Resources & Links

Find out more about Mary on her website: InfinitePotentialINCTX.com

Pieces to Purpose – Read Mary’s story of turning tragedy into purpose in this powerful anthology

Facebook: InfinitePotentialCounselingInc

Instagram: @InfinitePotentialCounseling

Twitter: @InfinitepotenTX

Mary Parker’s Bio

Mary is an integrative mental health professional, with 15 years of experience in the field. She owns Infinite Potential Counseling Inc, located in Round Rock and Austin/ Dripping Springs. At Infinite Potential Counseling Inc, she is helping families identify genetic, diet and environmental issues that can impact mental health, and heal the whole person.

Mary is also the President of TX C.U.R.E. A non profit organization working with families who are impacted by the criminal justice system. Her role is to help foster and grow relationships for children and families who feel alone when a parent or veteran in their lives is incarcerated.

In her spare time, she is a homeschooling mom that enjoys hiking, kayaking, and traveling with her family.