The Nutritional Mental Health Podcast

Today's episode is with Destiny Davis from the Chronic Illness Therapist online. We explore what it's like living with both chronic illness and ADHD, what therapies seem to help, and perspective shifts to make life more manageable.If you are a CRC, Physical Therapist, Profesional Counselor, or Social Worker, attend her conference to get 13 pre-approved CEs. Includes:- Student/Professional: $300-$525, Includes gluten-free and nut-free snacks/light refreshments each day. 13 CEs, pre-approved for CRCs, Physical Therapists, Profesional Counselors, and Social Workers! Fun welcome bag!Attend the Chronic Illness Therapists ConferenceMarch 6-7, 2026 | Atlanta, GA + Virtual SIGN UP TODAY! GET 13 CEs! - Learn more here: https://www.chronicillnesstherapists.com/ REFERENCED IN VIDEO: 📚The ADHD Nutrition Manual: ⁠https://stan.store/nutrimindlab⁠✨Join the Nutrimind Lab monthly subscription: ⁠https://patreon.com/nutrimindlab ⁠💬 Join the Hub (discord server): ⁠https://discord.gg/TJaS57g6wG⁠📩 Join my weekly newsletter -⁠⁠https://nutrimindcoach.kit.com/sub⁠⁠🔹 Timestamps:[00:00] Overview of discussion[02:20] Current and previous food difficulties[09:30] ADHD and interoception: Ignoring body signals leads to disconnection[16:30] Why food feels unsafe: It forces you into your body[22:50] Three challenges: Change self-talk, create safe spaces, practice regulation[25:30] Nervous system regulation[30:00] Recap_______________________________________________________ADDITIONAL LINKS_______________________________________________________📸 Instagram: @thenutrimindlab🎙️ Podcast: Nutritional Mental Health Podcast - Available on all major platforms🌐 Website: ⁠https://www.nutrimindlab.com

Check me for all the links mentioned!Psilocybin, the active compound in “magic mushrooms,” has garnered attention in recent years for its potential therapeutic effects on a variety of mental health conditions. For individuals with ADHD, the question arises: How does psilocybin interact with the brain, and could it provide relief from symptoms of ADHD? For one person, it's completely changed how they experience life, even so far as removing some of their ADHD symptoms entirely. Listen to learn his story. REFERENCED IN VIDEO: 🛍️FULL STORE - https://stan.store/nutrimindlab📩 Join the Nutrimind Newsletter: https://nutrimindcoach.kit.com/sub✨ Become a Lab Member - Early content, 1:1 coaching, + monthly eBook https://patreon.com/nutrimindlab PSILOCYBIN RESEARCH (BLOGS)How Psilocybin Affects ADHD and the Brain What Are the Long-Term Effects of Psilocybin on ADHD? Does Microdosing Psilocybin Help ADHD? 🔹 Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction [01:47] Understanding ADHD and Medication Experiences[16:08] Exploring Psilocybin for Mental Health[19:35] The Psilocybin Journey and Its Effects[26:41] Post-Journey Reflections and Insights[31:40] Additional Resources and Support[38:35] The Challenge of Being Present[38:54] The Power of Music and Dance[40:45] Exploring Creativity and Focus[47:50] The Impact of Psilocybin on Mental Health[49:07] Microdosing Insights and Experiences[51:06] The Science Behind Microdosing[01:08:49] The Importance of Safe Practices[01:10:23] Final Thoughts and Gratitude_______________________________________________________ADDITIONAL LINKS_______________________________________________________💬 Join the Hub (discord server): https://discord.gg/TJaS57g6wG📸 Instagram: @thenutrimindlab🌐 Website: https://www.nutrimindlab.com#ADHDNutrition #dopamine #adhdinwomen #mushroom

Alex Turnbull, registered dietitian, is an expert in helping parents finally help their picky eaters eat. She's a mom with ADHD of kids with ADHD - so she completely gets it. Learn more about her through her website at https://myfamilynutritionist.com/ or Instagram as @thefamilynutritionist.💬 Let’s connect!📸 Instagram, YouTube, TikTok: @nutrimindcoach🎙️ Discord (FREE community): https://discord.gg/Vc9eFhtjf8📩 Newsletter: Weekly novel ADHD nutrition research🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com✨Patreon: Early access, group coaching, and exclusive worksheets🔹 Timestamps:[00:00] Intro[01:08] Who is The Family Nutritionist?[04:20] Navigating nutrition as a parent[09:34] Strategies to help ADHD kids at mealtime [16:12] Getting kids with ADHD to eat[27:49] Reducing food fear [31:10] How to introduce foods to ADHD kids[36:08] What if my kid has ARFID or PFD?[40:26] Ideal nutrition guidelines for kids with ADHD

As an ADHD nutrition research expert, I’ve spent years studying how food impacts focus, energy, and mental health. In this video, I’m breaking down the research on how caffeine impacts ADHD. I also go over how caffeine impacts anxiety and depression!✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! 🔹 Timestamps:[00:00] Brief overview of caffeine and mental health research[03:03] How caffeine impacts the brain[05:16] How caffeine impacts ADHD[07:49] Surprising research on caffeine and sleep[010:30] How different types of caffeine impacts mental health[13:23] How much caffeine is TOO much caffeine?[15:43] TLDR (the main takeaways in 2 minutes)📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: https://nutrimindnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe💬 Let’s connect!📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach🎙️ Podcast: Nutritional Mental Health Podcast - Available on all major platforms🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com#ADHDnutrition #neuronutrition #adhddiet #caffeineaddict #adhd

As an ADHD nutrition research expert, I’ve spent years studying how food impacts focus, energy, and mental health. In this video, I’m breaking down a controversial subject: does sugar make depression worse?✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! patreon.com/nutrimindcoach🔹 Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:21 Why Sugar is Important For Health05:09 Arguments Against Sugar09:30 Research that Finds Sugar Helps Depression📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: https://nutrimindnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe💬 Let’s connect!📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach🎙️ Podcast: Nutritional Mental Health Podcast - Available on all major platforms🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com

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**⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 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 PhD student and Intuitive Eating Counselor Brianna Towne. We discuss the science behind weight (newsflash, your weight isn't necessarily tied to your health), social determinants of health, health scams, and what it looks like to eat for health gain - not just weight loss. 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 Brie, MS, her resources, and her 1:1 support, visit her website at https://verdurehouse.com/ or her Instagram at Briannatowne. ***Join the 40 Plants Challenge Here! 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 and Brie's Journey (07:00) Factors that Influence Weight (19:00) Practical Steps toward Ditching Diet Culture (25:18) Clinically Meaningful Weight Loss (30:22) Identifying Health Scams Online (35:34) Extreme Diets: Why and When They Work (And Don't) (41:15) Non-Scale Victories and Diet Diversity

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