New School of Nutritional Medicine

We use various tests that are tools in our ‘trade’ to guide us in supporting our students to support their clients.Just because you have the tool, does not make you an expert. Take one of the functional tests we teach, the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA). People have differing opinions on this test and others, but especially the HTMA. So we asked Dr Khush Mark PhD, our Principal and Founder as well as the lead nutrition tutor here at the New School of Nutritional Medicine, to tell us more…“It is not about the tool but about the individual who is ‘using’ the tool”At the New School @newschoolofnutritionalmedicine, we teach students a systems biology approach, which understands the body as a web. Not as ‘separate parts’ or to be ‘protocol-ed’.We integrate HTMA as well as other functional tests into our curriculum, so students can understand, make connections, and think critically. For example, the immune system is connected to the cardiovascular system, which is connected to the detoxification system, and the detoxification system is connected to the digestive system, and on it goes. That is what a systems biology approach looks like in real life. A test only becomes a power tool when it is interpreted in the context of the whole person, their physiology and what is actually happening in their life by someone who understands the body as a web. So when someone dismisses a functional test as pointless, it is worth pausing to ask one simple question: how truly does the person interpreting it understand it? Do they understand biochemical individuality, or are they viewing it through a reductionist lens?The individual with the tool is just as important, if not more important, than the tool itself. Want to learn more about how we teach or what it’s like studying with us? Join us on our free open days in March, April or June https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/open-days/

If you’ve found yourself reeling from the recent revelations in the Epstein files, we want you to know you aren’t alone. For many of us, this isn't just a headline; it’s an existential shock. Whether you’re feeling a white-hot rage, a heavy sense of disbelief, or even a protective numbness, those feelings make sense. We are collectively staring at a shadow that feels overwhelming, and it’s okay to acknowledge that it hurts.In this video, we’re going to sit with that experience together. We’ll look at what’s happening not just in our thoughts, and emotions, but in our bodies. We’ll use a tool called the Window of Tolerance to map where we are, helping us understand whether we’ve been pushed into 'fight or flight' or if we have shut down to cope. The goal isn't to just 'get over it,' but to find our way back to a place of resilience and agency, where we can breathe again.As we navigate our own reactions, we keep our hearts firmly with the victims of this pernicious global paedophile political network. Their courage is the only reason we are standing in the light of truth today. Together, we’ll take a moment to send them, and their families, an intentional sense of solidarity and loving-kindness.Finally, we won’t stop at grief. We will look to the heroes who have spent decades shining beacons into this darkness. We’ll discuss how we can transform our 'righteous anger' into meaningful action: by waking up to the reality around us, fiercely protecting our children, and choosing to no longer spend our money or our attention on the systems that allowed this to thrive.This is our world. It may feel broken right now, but we are also the ones who get to decide how it’s rebuilt. Let’s start that process together.David Mark is the Co-Director of Psychological Coaching at the New School of Nutritional Medicine www.NewSchoolofNutrition.com. A qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Coach, whose vision is to train students to become practitioners so we can compassionately support our generation to move towards meaningful, healthy and thriving ways of living.

Many practitioners struggle with boundaries, not because they don’t know what to do, but because something deeper gets in the way. If clients message across multiple platforms, expect immediate replies, or if you feel uncomfortable charging properly or saying no to “just one more” request, this video is for you. What looks like kindness or professionalism on the surface is often driven by anxiety, guilt, or an over-responsible nervous system underneath.In this episode, David, our Co Director of Coaching, explore why boundary difficulties are rarely about time management or confidence, but rather about attachment, self-worth, and learned relational survival strategies. We look at how over-giving, under-charging, and over-availability (including pro bono work) can erode the work and the practitioner, even when our intentions are good. Importantly, David unpack why boundaries can feel threatening in the body, and why insight alone isn’t enough to change them.If you’re a practitioner who really cares but is feeling stretched, resentful, or silently burning out, this video offers a compassionate yet honest way to view this differently, along with practical ways to set boundaries without hardening or withdrawing. Boundaries aren’t about becoming less caring. They’re about making your care sustainable, ethical, and trustworthy.Website: www.newschoolofnutrition.comOpen Days: www.newschoolofnutrition.com/open-days/

In this brief podcast, the coaching faculty at The New School of Nutritional Medicine, Debbie, Welshie and David, consider how they have personally approached new challenges, even if they were scary, hairy and audacious.We unpack:• the qualities, beliefs and competencies that helped us• what we leaned on when others were booing from the peanut gallery• how we stayed with our vision, even when it looked too difficultWe also explore a model in transformational learning that we teach and apply in Integrative Psychological Coaching at the New School.Happy listening.Ready to join our New School of Nutritional Medicine community?Learn more about our two-year diploma course:⁠https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/integrated-nutrition-diploma⁠Apply here:⁠https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/application⁠#confidence #howtobeconfident #transformationallearning #transformation #coaching #newbegining

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, and the early onset of bowel cancer is on the increase.Nese shares her sister's story, who sadly passed away from bowel cancer at a very young age, leaving behind three children. Khush asks some important questions regarding Nese's sister's health as a child. Learn about the early warning signs of bowel cancer. In the UK, the main test for bowel cancer screening is the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT). In part 2, Khush and Nese will share more about how they approach the prevention of bowel cancer and which functional test markers they use for their clients to ensure that bowel health is optimal and not a terrain for the growth of cancer. Learn more about Dr Khush Mark PhD here: https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/teamLearn more about Nese Schaffer-Halil here: https://www.freshnesh.comTo become a 21st-century ready practitioner visit our website: https://www.newschoolofnutrition.comDownload syllabus: https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/syllabusApply to study with us: https://www.newschoolofnutrition.com/applicationWant to meet us in person? Visit our next Open Day, book your spot here: http://rb.gy/qfcrcPlease note that we accept only a small number of students each year, with most places taken for our in-person programme and limited spaces available online. Applications are open now and places do tend to fill quickly. The deadline to apply is 31st July – we recommend applying early if you're considering joining us.#21stcenturyskills #bowelcancerawareness #burnoutsyndromes #nutritionalmedicine #nutrition #cancer #studywithus #psychologicalcoaching

In this episode, David sits down with two of our inspiring alumni, Ben and Brandon, for a candid conversation about being a man in the 21st century - and how that intersects with health, identity, and personal growth and how their early years shaped this.They share their experiences as male practitioners in a field often seen as female-dominated, what drew them to study at the New School of Nutritional Medicine, and how the course shaped their perspective on health, life, and coaching.From societal pressures to personal transformation, this episode offers an honest look into modern masculinity and the power of reconnecting with the body and mind.

What does that mean exactly?     The surge is being 'labelled' is astonishing. Have you considered what it means to be neurodiverese? What about the neuroscience? What about glyphosate? What about the birth? What about epigenetics? What about aluminium? What about overwhelm of the nervous system?  Is it a gift to be in diaoers at the age of 8yr and in a helmet due to headbanging? Is it neurodiverese to not feel safe and become physically aggressive?  There is much more to this 'neurodiverse' topic. 

Does your dream need you to go back to school and retrain? What's the best way to do it? In this episode our coaching team from Human Wonder - David, Debbie and Welshie will be talking about pursuing your own dreams, personal transformation and growth through retraining. We will talk about topics like: Pursuing Dreams and Motivation to Commit Listening to Your Calling and Ignoring Others Opinions The Importance of Identity in Retraining The Role of Learning and Curiosity in Retraining Divorcing Perfectionism from the Pursuit of What You Love The Leap of Faith Belief and Self-Regulation Staying Motivated Building resilience and Finding Community and more Are you following your dreams? If no, what's stoping you?

This podcast is a must listen if you want to learn more about metabolic disease and nutritional psychiatry. Dr. Georgia Ede's depth of knowledge and passion are palpable. Dr. Georgia Ede is an internationally recognized expert in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. Her twenty-five years of clinical experience include twelve years at Smith College and Harvard University, where she was the first psychiatrist to offer students nutrition-based approaches to mental health conditions. Dr. Ede co-authored the first inpatient study of the ketogenic diet for serious mental illness, developed the first medically accredited course in ketogenic diets for mental health, and is a recipient of the Baszucki Brain Research Fund’s Metabolic Mind Award. Her bestselling new book Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind was recommended by the New York Times Book Review as among the three best mental health books of 2024. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to chat with Dr Georgia Ede. Nutritional psychiatry is fascinating AND powerful. Her book Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind is compulsory reading at NSoNM in year 2. 

Move over omega 3... there is a new kid on the block.  Just when you thought omega 3s are the essential ingredient, along comes a new ESSENTIAL fatty acid, which plays a key role in some of the chronic conditions we face today, such as fatty liver disease, diabetes, healthy longevity repairs mitochondria, improves cellular signalling...and more.  This new ESSENTIAL fatty acid known as Pentadecanoic Acid, also known as C-15 is SATURATED, yes saturated. Listen to Dr Stephanie Venn Watson share about her work in discovering this essential fatty acid with Dr Khush Mark.  Here are the latest clinical trial details: jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(24)00411-5/fulltext#secsectitle0055 And the clinical trial on Cellulat Fragility Syndrome and NAFLD: jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(24)00411-5/fulltext#secsectitle0055  We also have a promo code for 15% off a first order of fatty15: DRKHUSH fatty15.com Let us know what you think. Hit the subscribe button and share with a friend, colleague, family member, fellow student, or a health advocate, or enthusiast, no one is too healthy to not know about this. 

In this podcast, Khush chats with Jon Cook who is a raw milk farmer.  Some serious WOW moments! Have a listen and share with your friends and family. This podcast is for you if:  You value your health Drink dairy milk from the supermarket Have insulin resistance Are overweight Think raw milk will give you a life-threatening disease Are dairy milk intolerant or allergic  Jon Cook is head of the herd at Quarry Farm in Wiltshire. He grew up on raw milk and is alive and well, so much so that he shares his story of how his journey to health, reversing type 2 diabetes, not only transformed his health and wellbeing but the health and wellbeing of his herd, his farm as well as the milk they provide. Jon explains pasteurisation, homogenisation, how he weaned himself and his herd off 'addictive' carbs. This podcast is a must for those who value their health and the health of their family.  You can find out more about Jon's farm at  www.dorasdairy.co.uk www.instagram.com/dorasdairywww.facebook.com/dorasdairy You can support the Raw Milk Producers Association (RMPA ) for as little as £20 per year supporters.rawmilkproducers.co.uk 

Dr Sarah Myhill, needs no introductions, she is one of the most investigated medical doctors in the history of the General Medical Council and is a beacon of light for the medical profession.  She is a qualified doctor who trained in conventional medicine and worked in the NHS for 20 years but due to the lack of freedom to be a clinically good doctor Dr Myhill moved into private practice. 'A patient cured is a customer lost' was not for Dr Myhill, her goal is a patient cured is real medicine.  She shares her wealth of knowledge, from 'food is medicine' and the foundation of wellbeing and dives into the magical mitochondria, ATP (our currency of energy), oxygen and the importance of breathing.  Dr Myhill touches upon homocysteine and methylation, which we all love to hear about again at the School.  She shares her journey as to why she went into more nutritional/functional medicine and even shares the story of her 102-year-old friend who is eating the paleo-keto way and is fully 'switched on'.  The book Khush refers to is Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalitis and Long-Covid by Dr Sarah Myhill and Craig Robinson.  Further information about Dr Sarah Myhill can be found at: YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@drsarahmyhill5403  Website: www.drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Main_Page 

Meet Brandon - a father of 5 with a background in the military, sharing his story about being a student at The New School of Nutritional Medicine In this episode, our lecturers from the Human Wonder team - Debbie and Welshie are interviewing Brandon, our current student who joins us on school weekends from USA. Listen to his incredible journey from the military to being a 2nd-year student, the highs and lows he has experienced whilst studying. He also shares about the incredible community of students who work with Brandon and how they all support each other.  "My heart is more towards helping people, and coaching is something really I embraced over the years. The idea to combine coaching and walking alongside people and helping them in their nutrition space while helping them overcome different 'barriers' is very exciting for me." Brandon You can connect with Brandon either by visitingwww.livingwholy.life

Meet Nesh - a model with over 20 years in the industry as a size 16. She is sharing her journey about following her passion in nutrition and studying to become a Nutritional Therapist and a Life Coach. After having a great career, Nesh realised she still needed to explore her passion in the nutrition and wellbeing field. With her love for cooking nutritious food for her family, she can now combine her invaluable knowledge gained through her retraining and education at the New School of Nutritional Medicine. "I want to be able to help others feel good by taking ownership of their health by making lifestyle changes." - Nesh For her daily feel good inspiration check her instagram @freshnesh_ and if you want some yummy recipes check her instagram @cookfreshwithnesh where she explores the art of everyday meals with nutrition tips for a healthier us.

Meet Gigi, a 'professional support system', find out what Gigi means by that in the podcast.  Gigi's story is one that shows the magnificence of MINDBODY medicine. Gigi was suffering from over 10 chronic conditions including fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome, but it was the Interstitial cystitis that was the last straw. Gigi's story and determination to not accept the status quo is not only inspiring but quite honestly, life-changing. When it was first suggested to Gigi that her chronic conditions may be her brain trying to communicate danger, Gigi did not believe it, if anything she was angry at her mother for even suggesting this. How dare she!  Gigi talks about how 'attaching too much to an outcome', is not healthy. If anything, it can hinder your healing journey. All that focus on getting well, on those symptoms, on those remedies, on those tests, on 'when is it going to happen next?'   Have you ever considered your chronic pain condition may be your brain picking up danger?  Have you ever considered that your chronic pain may be the nervous system literally saying 'You are not safe', can you just listen to me?  Have you ever considered the answer to your healing is not in a pill be it a white pill or the size of a horse pill?  The power of INTEGRATIVE coaching and understanding the MINDBODY physiology and living it, not DO-ing it, is a powerful combination. Join Khush and Gigi on this emotionally inspiring journey. You can find Gigis' details here  https://www.thepainpractitioner.com/ Books mentioned in podcast: 1) Howard Schubiner Unlearn Your Pain  2) Dr Johns Sarno The Divided Mind The Mindbody Prescription

Khush and Debbie discuss why being 21st-century-ready practitioners in nutritional medicine and life coaching is more relevant and vital right now when chronic conditions are on the rise. They share why the food on your plate, supplements, self-care, etc. are not 'cutting it'. They chat about the need to go 'inside' and address 'mental fitness' through inner coaching. To apply for our diploma course go to www.newschoolofnutrition.com/application

Welcome to our first episode. A short introduction and welcome to the New School of Nutritional Medicine by Dr Khush Mark PhD our Principal and Debbie Fisher our Coaching Course Co-Director and Lecturer.  In this episode you will learn more about our 2 year Integrated Diploma Course and find out: why we integrate coaching into our cutting edge curriculum about the blended coaching-nutritional medicine diploma why 'mental fitness' is a vital part of anyone's healing journey what it means to be mentally fit in the 21st century how Rapid Relief Homeopathy helps those sticky acute situations the importance of biochemical individuality  Download our freshly updated syllabus on our website