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Holly MacKenna, M.D
Integrative Medicine Physician, Psychiatrist, and Medicine Woman who brings the divine feminine aspect of healing back into modern day medicine.
Speaker and Media Expert who utilizes education to decrease mental health stigma.
Published Author who embraces exploration of the spiritual and feminine aspects of holistic healing.
Holistic Healer who practices evidence-based modalities including mind-body medicine, non-touch and distant Reiki, and auricular acupuncture.
As seen on…
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Top Doctor 2022, 2023, 2024
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NBA Golden State Warriors
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AHL Chicago Wolves
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#SameHere Global Mental Health Movement
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WVUE Fox 8 NOLA Healthy Living Medical Contributer
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WDSU News Channel 6
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WGNO ABC 26
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ESPN Radio New Orleans
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Medical Director of Strong Minds
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AWCIM Fellowship Fall 2021 Class Speaker
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ABOIM Diplomat & Conference Speaker
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Tulane University Professional Development
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KevinMD.com
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DoctorsOnSocialMedia.com
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Teacher on Insight Timer
television
World Mental Health Day View Here
Holly MacKenna, MD, joins Jon Snell in the Fox 8 NOLA Morning Edition Studio to talk about World Mental Health Day and the importance of decreasing stigma while engaging in self-care.
Back to School Separation Anxiety View Here
Holly MacKenna, MD, joins Jon Snell and Fox 8 NOLA Morning Edition to discuss how parents can manage separation anxiety in their children as the new school year begins.
Mental Health Benefits of Taking a Vacation View Here
Dr. Holly MacKenna joins Fox 8 NOLA Morning Edition to discuss the mental and physical health benefits of taking vacation.
Dr. Holly Cameo in Fox 8 Defenders Pothole Story View Here
Meg Gatto of Fox 8 NOLA interviews Dr. Holly and area neighbors about the pothole outside the Dara Wellness office. Thanks to the Fox 8 NOLA team for helping to get this resolved!
Violent Crime Wreaks Mental Havoc on Victims View Here
Meg Gatto’s Fox 8 NOLA Special Edition story featuring trauma expert Holly MacKenna, MD, commenting on the mental health affects of the recent New Orleans area crime surge.
Health Benefits of Music View Here
Holly MacKenna, MD, joins Fox 8 NOLA Morning Edition to discuss the positive effects of music for your physical and mental health.
Let’s Talk About Bruno and Intergenerational Trauma View Here
Holly MacKenna, MD, and Rob Krieger of Fox 8 NOLA discuss how Disney’s Encanto features intergenerational trauma and how to break the cycle for future generations.
Avoiding Holiday Burnout View Here
Fox 8 Morning Edition’s John Snell and Holly MacKenna, MD, are in studio discussing how to avoid and manage stress during the holiday season.
Thankfulness and Mental Health View Here
Dr. Holly MacKenna joins John Snell in the Fox 8 WVUE studio to discuss the physical and mental health benefits of gratitude.
Local Calls in New Orleans Include Area Codes to Bolster Suicide Prevention View Here
Fox 8 Weekend Edition’s Josh Roberson with Holly MacKenna, MD, discussing how adding the area code for local phone calls is a step towards improving suicide prevention.
Back to School Anxiety View Here
Join Dr. MacKenna as she talks about coping with back to school anxiety in her live studio interview with Fox 8 NOLA.
Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors View Here
Join Dr. MacKenna as she shares with us the amazing health benefits of spending time outdoors in her live interview with Fox 8 NOLA.
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month View Here
Holly MacKenna, MD, on Fox 8 Morning Edition discussing men’s mental health concerns.
Languishing During the Pandemic View Here
Dr. Holly MacKenna on Fox 8 NOLA discussing what is languishing and how you can use Flow State to treat it.
Anxiety about getting back to normal View Here
Holly MacKenna, MD, talks about navigating the pandemic on Fox 8 Morning Edition.
Dr. Holly MacKenna discusses her time at Charity Hospital as a Psychiatry Resident View Here
Want to buy a “chunk” of Charity Hospital? Developer is selling the building’s marble. Holly MacKenna, MD, discusses her time at Charity Hospital and what her marble symbolizes with Susan Roesgen of WGNO.
Mindful holiday week - Dr. Holly MacKenna
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But dealing with a pandemic, financial stress, and social isolation, this week may look a lot different that Christmases in the past. View Here.
Dr. MacKenna discusses integrative approaches to losing that Quarantine 15. Losing weight without losing your mind.
After months of COVID stress, many people have found they’ve gained a few pounds or for come the so-called “Quarantine 15”. But there could be a way to lose some weight without going on a restrictive diet. View Here.
Emotions going back to school - Dr. Holly Mackenna
Starting a new school year can be an exciting time. But whether your child is heading back to the classroom, or will be learning from home, starting school during a pandemic will be anything but normal. That could leave some students feeling some complicated emotions, including anxiety and fear. View Here.
Fox 8 Morning Edition’s Meg Gatto with Holly MacKenna, MD, discussing how to best manage the anxiety parents and children may be experiencing about beginning the school year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presentation by Integrative Psychiatrist Holly MacKenna, MD, to the University of Vermont Medicine Grand Rounds with Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Fellows on May 8, 2020. View Here.
News Articles
Read articles that feature Dr. Holly MacKenna
10/12/2022 Untangling My Roots View Here
Holly MacKenna, MD takes us through a physician's poetic journey of personal and ancestral healing, with the help and guidance of a Wise Woman healer.
10/01/2022 Holly MacKenna, MD, Honored as New Orleans Magazine Steel Magnolia View Here
The Village Doctor View Here
Holly MacKenna MD reminisces: a physician meets her first mentor for coffee and is reminded of what it means to be a healer.
The Late Night Texts View Here
Holly MacKenna, MD, shares a story of how an unwelcomed text reminds a female of physician of past traumas and leads to an unexpected opportunity for post-traumatic growth.
08/01/2022 Holly MacKenna, MD, Named New Orleans Magazine Top Doctor View Here
Holly MacKenna, MD, Named Top Doctor 2022 View Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2022 Press Release
From Physician to Holistic Healer: My Journey on Clubhouse View Here
Dr. MacKenna shares with us her humble beginnings to become the Holistic Healer that she is today.
How Can I Tell If Antidepressants Are Working? View Here
Dr. MacKenna discusses the use of medication for mental health with the The Paper Gown.
Struggling With Infertility Actually Helped Heal My Body Image
The surprisingly positive change some women feel after difficulty getting or staying pregnant.
Written By Julia Malacoff - View Here.
Watch Doctor Holly’s video’s from YouTube.
On The BIG EASY’st Ways to Wellness Doctor Holly highlights local and virtual businesses which offer services that help you embrace a life of wellness.
More YouTube Videos
Break Free with Holly MacKenna MD
Podcast & RADIO BROADCASTS
The Catalyst Podcast with Dr. Lara Salyer View Here
Featuring Integrative Psychiatrist Holly MacKenna, MD, as a catalyst in whole person psychiatric care.
Dr. Holly MacKenna joins ESPN NOLA to offer techniques for approaching stress related to the upcoming Saints Playoff Season.
Dr. Holly MacKenna discusses how to deal with setbacks both on and off the court on The Sports Hangover with Gus Kattengell ESPN New Orleans.
Dr. Holly MacKenna discusses how having unmet expectations can affect your mental health on The Sports Hangover.
Dr. Holly MacKenna discusses grief and loss with Gus Kattengell on the Sports Hangover.
Dr. Holly MacKenna discusses managing the anxiety felt by parents, teachers, and students as schools open during the pandemic.
Dr Holly MacKenna discusses the importance of work life balance while teleworking as the pandemic continues.
Dr Holly MacKenna discusses the mental health effects of the COVID pandemic on athletes of all levels.
Dr. MacKenna discusses how your food choices can affect your mood and anxiety.
Dr. MacKenna joins the Sports Hangover to discuss how social media can affect you negatively and what to do to best manage this.
Dr Holly MacKenna discusses utilizing time outdoors to naturally decrease and manage stress.
Doctor Holly MacKenna talks with Gus on how to continue following covid-19 protocol by wearing a mask and staying safe. Dr MacKenna also discusses her new YouTube show The Big Easy’st Ways to Wellness.
Doctor Holly MacKenna joins Gus Kattengell to talk about social inequality. Dr MacKenna discusses the trauma experienced due to systemic racism and why it is important for her to speak up as a white woman.
Doctor Holly MacKenna comes on the Sports Hangover discussing the coronavirus. She also talks about dealing with family arguments and stress and communication skills for couples during uncertain times.
Doctor Holly MacKenna comes on the Sports Hangover. Discussing the #SameHere organization and how we can all use wellness skills in times of stress.
Doctor Holly MacKenna comes on the Sports Hangover discussing mindfulness and how busy people can add the practice to their day.
As we move into Phase 1 of reopening NOLA and the school year comes to a close, Dr. MacKenna discusses the importance of marking change using ceremonies.
Doctor Holly MacKenna comes on the Sports Hangover discussing when you should seek professional mental health care during this pandemic.
Doctor Holly MacKenna discusses how chronic stress affects your brain and what you can do to manage the anxiety associated with this pandemic.
Doctor Holly MacKenna comes on the Sports Hangover discussing the coronavirus. She also discusses post-traumatic growth during this time.
Doctor Holly MacKenna comes on the Sports Hangover discussing the coronavirus and gives advice on how to deal with stress during this time.
Doctor Holly MacKenna comes on the Sports Hangover discussing the coronavirus and how to deal with stress during this time.
Doctor Holly MacKenna comes on the Sports Hangover discussing the coronavirus. She also gives advice on how to relax during this time.
Doctor Holly MacKenna comes on the Sports Hangover discussing the coronavirus. She also talks about how to deal with stress during this time.