Nutrition and Mental Health with Stephan Neff

Dr. Stephan Neff discusses nutrition and mental health, PTSD, trauma, functional medicine, gut health, addiction, self-compassion, and healing from within.In this episode of Overcome with Travis White, the conversation brings the topic into real life with honesty, practical insight, and a reminder that healing and growth are possible.In this powerful episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, host Travis White sits down with Dr. Stephan Neff — a retired anesthesiologist, functional medicine advocate, and trauma survivor — for a raw, honest conversation about healing from the inside out.After surviving a violent gang assault at age 14, Stephan spent decades living with undiagnosed PTSD and using alcohol as a coping mechanism. His life began to change when he embraced functional medicine, healing nutrition, and radical self-compassion.Stephan shares how nutrition became the foundation for his physical, emotional, and mental recovery — and why understanding your body’s needs is crucial for overcoming trauma, anxiety, and addiction. This conversation is packed with real talk, science-backed insights, and practical tips on how to reclaim your well-being through small, sustainable lifestyle changes.What We DiscussedThe connection between trauma, PTSD, and chronic illnessHow nutrition impacts mental health and emotional stabilityAlcoholism as a symptom, not the root causeFunctional medicine vs. traditional medicine approachesGut health, inflammation, and nutrient deficienciesHow to use food as medicine without losing joyWhy your relationship with nutrition reflects your self-worthHealing the nervous system through food, mindset, and restIf this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear that healing is possible. Let’s break the stigma around trauma, PTSD, and nutrition-based recovery — one honest conversation at a time. Learn More About Stephan Neff:http://neffinspiration.com/Follow on Instagram: @neffinspiration Get Travis White's coloring book here: https://a.co/d/05Bl6CQRVisit Blog:https://overcomepod.comWorkbook:https://overcome68.gumroad.com/l/you-are-not-broken-workbookShop Merch:https://www.etsy.com/shop/OvercomeMentalHealthFollow Overcome - a Mental Health PodcastInstagram: @overcomepodYoutube:  @overcomepodListen to usSpotifyApple PodcastsWant to have a real conversation about your mental health? Fill out this form!