The Nutritional Mental Health Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Today's solo episode breaks down the science of how protein impacts ADHD. How much protein should we be eating? Why? How does it impact our brain? What's the research on ADHD and protein? All this and more in this mini solo-episode!

As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms.

To stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠⁠⁠(FREE)

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Today's interview is with registered dietitian and personal trainer Chelsea Clarke, the face behind the account @soberishnutrition!

Chelsea and I chat in depth about the impacts of alcohol on not just our brain, but also our body. We dive into how alcohol disrupts our neurotransmitters, blood sugar, sleep, and more. Later on, we discuss what role nutrition has to play in alcohol consumption: from alcohol's impact on our gut microbiome to what to expect nutritionally as you begin to reduce your alcohol intake.

Scroll down to find specific topics and jump to that time in the episode.

As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms.

To learn more about Chelsea, her content and her 1:1 support, visit her Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@soberishnutrition and her services platform ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠

To stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠⁠(FREE)

⁠⁠**Eating with ADHD Group Program Info**⁠⁠

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Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email nutritionalmentalhealthpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(00:55) Chelsea's story and journey

(08:56) Alcohol's impact on dopamine, GABA, and brain structure

(23:04) Alcohol's impact on the gut microbiome

(28:01) Alcohol use and eating disorders

(32:12) Nutrient deficiencies associated with alcohol use

(37:00) Using nutrition through withdrawal

(47:12) Approaching alcohol use with self-compassion

(53:02) Closing

Today I interview nutritional psychology practitioner Kourtney Wellette, a pre-licensed dietitian with her masters in Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition. We discuss the relationship between the gut microbiome and depression and consider what the current research says regarding the various dietary approaches to depression. Scroll down to find specific topics and jump to that time in the episode. As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms. To learn more about Kourtney, her free resources and 1:1 support, visit her website at https://www.kourtneywellette.com/ or her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kourtneywellette/ To stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram @Nutrimindcoach https://www.instagram.com/nutrimindcoach/ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email nutritionalmentalhealthpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introductions (05:58) Biology of Depression (07:27) Inflammation (13:59) The Gut-Brain-Axis (17:00) How Serotonin is Created (23:21) Nutrients Involved in Depression (27:05) SIBO and Mental Health (29:28) Dietary Interventions for SIBO (33:18) How Income Affects Depression (37:36) Dietary Interventions for Depression (46:03) Nervous System Regulation (01:00:15) Closing

Today's guest is Ludovico Saint Amour di Chanaz, a PhD neuroscientist and qualified ADHD coach. Ludo and I discuss the current science regarding ADHD, neurology, and nutrition.

Follow Ludo on Instagram and Tiktok @Brain.Curiosities + find him on his website braincuriosities.com

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To stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram @Nutrimindcoach

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Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email nutritionalmentalhealthpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries.

Chapters

(00:00) Introductions

(06:07) ADHD brain structure

(13:53) Neurotransmitters

(17:19) Different subtypes

(25:00) ADHD nutrition basics

(34:41) Unintentional restriction

(40:07) US vs. Europe food interventions

(45:40) ADHD and micronutrients

(01:02:43) Supplements

(01:06:39) Practical steps and ADHD coaching

(01:19:53) Co-morbid anxiety

Today's guest is Hashmin, a recent intern from the Center for Nutritional Psychology. In the first half we discuss her experiences of nutrition throughout her life, and in the second half we talk about both the scientific and alternative practices to improve brain fog symptoms: nutrition, herbs, sleep, oils, etc!

The easiest way you can support me and what I do is to follow and rate this podcast! You can also find me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads @Nutrimindcoach. My website is ⁠www.nutrimindcoaching.com⁠ for more details on my programs.

Here's my⁠ LINKTREE⁠ to get access to my free and paid content, including:

- The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter

- Free E-Books on nervous system regulation, ADHD eating, and PMDD nutrition

- My website

- My storefront (I work as an herbalist as well!)

- My group coaching (ADHD) and 1:1 services (ADHD, depression, and PMDD; ask about HSA/FSA reimbursement!)

As always, I love hearing from everyone so send me an email at nutritionalmentalhealthpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @nutrimindcoach.

If you've ever wondered about the SCIENCE behind vitamin D production and how to really improve the production of it in your body, this is the podcast for YOU. I break down the pathways of Vitamin D production and chat more about what the research indicates about Vitamin D and mental health.

Whether you want to improve it to help your ADHD, depression, or anxiety, this solo episode is going to be one of the most helpful ones you'll hear.

**AS ALWAYS, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support mental health management.**

The easiest way you can support me and what I do is to follow and rate this podcast! You can also find me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads @Nutrimindcoach. My website is www.nutrimindcoaching.com for more details on my programs.

Here's my LINKTREE to get access to my free and paid content, including:

- The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter

- Free E-Books on nervous system regulation, ADHD eating, and PMDD nutrition

- My website

- My storefront (I work as an herbalist as well!)

- My group coaching (ADHD) and 1:1 services (ADHD, depression, and PMDD; ask about HSA/FSA reimbursement!)

As always, I love hearing from everyone so send me an email at nutritionalmentalhealthpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram @nutrimindcoach.

Today's interview is with Registered dietitian and exercise physiologist Abbey Roberts, the face behind the account fork.diet.culture!

Abbey and I chat in depth about body image, body neutrality and positivity, and challenging our own anti-fat biases. We dive into how diet culture impacts our mental health and the connections it has to alt-right 'crunchy' movements such as MAHA (Make America Healthy Again). By breaking down the roots and the motivations of both sides, Abbey and I showcase the impact your vote truly will have on not just your health, but also the health of everyone around you. Food is political, so let's get into it.

Scroll down to find specific topics and jump to that time in the episode.

As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms.

To learn more about Abbey, her content and her 1:1 support, visit her Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠@fork.diet.culture and her services platform ⁠⁠here.⁠ She also has her podcast, Hangry Thoughts, that you can find on all major platforms!

To stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠

⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠(FREE)

⁠**Eating with ADHD Group Program Info**⁠

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Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email nutritionalmentalhealthpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(01:44) Body Image and Body Neutrality

(09:05) Social Media + Health Messaging

(21:25) Diet Culture's Impacts on Mental Health

(31:17) Crunchy/Alt-right Health Roots

(41:24) How Your Vote Impacts Health

(47:49) "Expand Your Feed"

(51:28) Closing

Today's interview is with dietetic intern and food freedom coach Olivia Laughman.

Liv and I discuss all the ways food freedom and intuitive eating interacts with mental health - from emotional eating to perfectionism to even what emotions tend to come up when moving away from diet culture.

Scroll down to find specific topics and jump to that time in the episode.

As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms.

To learn more about Liv, her content and her 1:1 support, visit her Instagram at ⁠⁠@foodfreedomwithliv⁠⁠ and her services platform ⁠here.

To stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠

**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** (FREE)

**Eating with ADHD Group Program Info**

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Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email nutritionalmentalhealthpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(01:44) What is Food Freedom?

(10:29) Approaching Food Rules

(20:59) Sugar Cravings and Emotional Eating

(29:09) Hunger and Fullness Cues

(39:40) Food Guilt and Anxiety

(50:43) Closing

Today's interview is with certified nutrition coach and menopause specialist Cat Donofrio. She's the face behind CatD Wellness, a coaching service that helps women navigate the menopausal years through her four pillars of nutrition, movement, stress management, and sleep.

Cat and I discuss the specifics of nutrition during the perimenopause years and how to best support symptom management throughout the time when our bodies are changing so rapidly.

Scroll down to find specific topics and jump to that time in the episode.

As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms.

To learn more about Cat, her content and her 1:1 support, visit her Instagram at ⁠@catdonofrio⁠ and her coaching platform catdwellness.com

To stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email nutritionalmentalhealthpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introductions

(05:12) Perimenopause - What is it?

(11:40) The Role of Diet in Symptom Management

(20:27) Hydration in Perimenopause

(27:48) Common Nutrient Deficiencies

(35:01) The Effects of Stress on Symptoms

(42:12) Addressing Weight Loss Resistance

(46:51) Herbal Support Options

Today's interview is with Chartered Physiotherapist (Physical Therapist in the States) and Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner Mary Allman.

Mary describes her journey through Guillain-Barre Syndrome, how it affected both her mental health and physical health, and the role nutrition played in her recovery. We discuss what it is like living with residual chronic fatigue and how to address it using nutrition, exercise, and mindset.

Scroll down to find specific topics and jump to that time in the episode.

As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms.

To learn more about Mary, her content and her 1:1 support, visit her Instagram at @Maryallman and her coaching platform @regainyou_.

To stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram ⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email nutritionalmentalhealthpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Journey through Guillain-Barre Syndrome

(20:17) Mindset in Chronic Illness

(25:36) Body Relationship during Chronic Illness

(32:55) Nutrition in Recovery