Kayse Budd, M.D.

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Kayse Budd, M.D.

Holistic Psychiatrist, Astrologer, Poet, and Educator

Kayse Budd, MD is an integrative psychiatrist, artist, astrologer, writer, and educator. She previously was on the medical staff at the Chopra Center in Carlsbad, CA as an integrative psychiatrist and intuitive astrologer.  Prior to working for the Chopra Center, Dr. Budd taught for Andrew Weil, M.D.’s Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona for 8 years.  Once in San Diego, she taught “Integrative Approaches to Psychiatry” at the UCSD Medical School.

Dr. Budd is a graduate of Duke University and University of Michigan Medical School.  She is trained in herbalism, energy medicine, yoga/meditation instruction, sound healing, art therapy, dance therapy, astrology, and shamanic skills. Dr. Budd is a Chopra Certified Perfect Health Instructor and a co-author of the Handbook of Wellness Medicine (Cambridge University Press). 

Dr. Budd has an online integrative psychiatry, astrology, Ayurveda, and health coaching practice with an Astrology Apprenticeship and Holistic Health Mentorship for students. Her mission as a healer is to help others embrace their unique gifts and SHINE.  She can be found on the web at  www.kaysebudd.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kaysebudd/ and Instagram  @mysticmandala .

Articles

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Mind-Body Health

A Holistic Psychiatrist’s Tips for Reducing Burnout and Enhancing Resiliency

A great professional goal is to love what you do and feel invigorated by doing it. I, personally, am constantly evolving my career so it meets (or comes close to) these objectives daily. There were times in my life, however, when this goal was definitely out of reach. During my medical training I experienced several episodes of burnout, with fatigue, disenchantment, and an intermittently despairing mood. This caused me to embark upon a multi-year mission to heal myself and transform my career into something I could genuinely love and successfully manage without losing my balance.

Kayse Budd, M.D.
Mother and daughter sculpting from clay at home
Mind-Body Health

The Healing Power of Creativity

Almost everyone appreciates the power of creativity. Unique things or novel ideas can catch our eye, brighten our day, and ignite change. Creativity is inspiring, and feeling inspired is fun! Of course, having fun is its own kind of medicine. Fun enhances our sense of connection (to others, self, and life). It reduces stress and increases happiness. Creativity, specifically, can help your business bloom and your life stay fulfilling.

Kayse Budd, M.D.
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Personal Growth

Making Peace with Your Shadow Side

As a holistic psychiatrist many of my patients ask, “How can I love myself more?” Our inability to love and accept ourselves plays a large role the mental health crisis on the planet. We reject our appearance, our abilities in mind or body, our challenging personality traits, our family backgrounds, the conditions of our upbringing, our jobs, our bank account, and our relationship status. Most of us feel we are just never enough.

Kayse Budd, M.D.
Woman in seated meditation facing a pristine mountain lake
Ayurveda

Dosha Dreaming: Intention Setting According to Your Dosha

It’s that time again, when we are collectively dreaming about a new year and all the fascinating possibilities it could bring. Intention setting around the start of a year is a powerful tradition that actually dates back to ancient Babylon (~2000 BC). In those days intentions were most likely about pleasing the Gods. Presently, there is still a spiritual thread woven through many people’s intentions. With so many challenging things happening in our world, it’s helpful to feel connected to something sacred.

Kayse Budd, M.D.
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Mind-Body Health

How To Embrace Uncertainty

Life is a mystery, and 2020 has been a stranger year than most. With multiple disruptions and many unknowns, it’s been nearly impossible to stay consistently calm. As a nation, and a world, we’ve had to reexamine fundamental beliefs and habits, get creative, and reinvent (or at least reorient) ourselves in multiple aspects of life. With an election just around the corner and political anxiety mounting on both sides, the “year of uncertainty” continues!

Kayse Budd, M.D.
Young woman practicing yoga on the beach
Mind-Body Health

Inner Treasures: Positive Perspectives & Practices to Incorporate Into Your Life

In honor of Suicide Prevention Week, I wanted to offer a collection of questions, statements, and inspirational bits of wisdom gleaned from my years of practice as a holistic and spiritually oriented psychiatrist. Review this list and make a mental note of the words and phrases that resonate the most. Repeat these to yourself when you need to reorient to a place of inner equilibrium—this week and always!

Kayse Budd, M.D.