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

In this episode, I share my personal journey with food and ADHD, exploring why eating can feel so unsafe and difficult. We talk about the biggest realization I've had last year along with some practical steps to start feeling more connected with yourself. Thank you for listening!REFERENCED IN VIDEO: 📚The ADHD Interoception + Nervous system guides: https://stan.store/nutrimindlab✨ Join the Nutrimind Lab monthly subscription: https://patreon.com/nutrimindlab 💬 Join the Hub (discord server): https://discord.gg/TJaS57g6wG🔹 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_______________________________________________________✨ Monthly eBook! Early content! 1:1 coaching! https://patreon.com/nutrimindlab 📩 Join my weekly newsletter -https://nutrimindcoach.kit.com/sub📸 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

Today I've interviewed Taron Fletcher from Hardy Nutritionals, the world's most researched mental health supplement. I tried it myself, and this is the research behind it! This episode was not sponsored by Hardy Nutritionals. I just found it completely fascinating!💬 Let’s connect!MY STORE: https://stan.store/nutrimindlab📸 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

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

Free ebook - ADHD Eating Hacks (signing up for the newsletter is not required)My virtual store: https://stan.store/thenutrimindcoach✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! ⁠⁠patreon.com/nutrimindcoach⁠⁠📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: https://nutrimindcoach.kit.com/nutritional-mental-health-newsletter💬 Join the FREE discord community - updates, chats, and more! ⁠https://discord.gg/TJaS57g6wG⁠Let's connect elsewhere📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach🎙️ YouTube: @nutrimindcoach🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.comI hope you enjoyed this episode on how exactly alcohol impacts the brains of people with ADHD and how we can reduce alcohol through an ADHD lens. Thank you for being here!

Today's interview was with dietetic intern Letisha Bates - she is an expert in PCOS nutrition for neurodivergent (specifically autistic and ADHD) folks! This episode was packed with so many helpful nuggets on how to help both your PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and ADHD at the same time. To learn more about Letisha, check her out on Instagram @endocrinecollective.✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! ⁠patreon.com/nutrimindcoach⁠📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: ⁠https://nutrimindnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe ⁠💬 Join the FREE discord community - updates, chats, and more! https://discord.gg/TJaS57g6wGLet's connect elsewhere📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach🎙️ YouTube: @nutrimindcoach🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com

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

✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! ⁠patreon.com/nutrimindcoach⁠As an ADHD nutrition research expert, I’ve spent years studying how food impacts focus, energy, and mental health. In this episode, I’m breaking down why sugar-sweetened beverages are actually making your ADHD worse.🔹 Timestamps:[00:00] Intro[00:53] What are Sugar-Sweetened Beverages?[04:18] Sugar + ADHD Research[06:38] 3 Reasons Why Soda Harms ADHD[11:31] New Research on ADHD and these Beverages[14:08] Key Takeaways + Action Steps📩 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

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

To watch on YouTube and get access to the research I talk about, check out this link! ⁠https://youtu.be/tp76wWlTyLU✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! ⁠⁠⁠Link to learn more⁠⁠⁠📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe today!⁠⁠⁠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 common question I hear: Do elimination diets actually help ADHD? What is the best diet for ADHD? Let's chat about our current research!💬 Let’s connect!📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach🎙️ Podcast: Nutritional Mental Health Podcast - Available on all major platforms🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com

To watch on YouTube and get access to the research I talk about, check out this link! https://youtu.be/z9reflcEjME✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! ⁠⁠Link to learn more⁠⁠📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: ⁠⁠Subscribe today!⁠⁠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 common question I hear: Does aspartame harm our brains? How does it impact ADHD? Let's chat about our current research!🔹 Timestamps:[00:00] Intro[01:27] Why is there fear about aspartame?[07:02] The research on aspartame in humans and ADHD[08:21] Intro into formaldehyde[12:30] Should we worry about aspartame for brain health?💬 Let’s connect!📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach🎙️ Podcast: Nutritional Mental Health Podcast - Available on all major platforms🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com

Today's interview was with registered dietitian Stephanie Kolsrud - she is an expert in intuitive eating for neurodivergent folks! This episode was packed with so many helpful nuggets. To learn more about Steph and how to work with her, visit her website at https://www.intuitiondietitian.com/about✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! patreon.com/nutrimindcoach📩 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.comWATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Dq5HB4d0pbM

To watch on YouTube, check out this link! https://youtu.be/5Vj4G_1EDQM ✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! ⁠Link to learn more⁠📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: ⁠Subscribe today!⁠💬 Let’s connect!📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach🎙️ Podcast: Nutritional Mental Health Podcast - Available on all major platforms🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com

**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ($7-$13/month)⁠WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with captions)⁠Today's interview was with Peter from  @VitalU_coaching ! He is a personal trainer with a background in psychology and sports nutrition who focuses on creating sustainable exercise habits for those with ADHD. This episode was packed with so many helpful nuggets. To learn more about Peter and how to work with him, visit his website HERE As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms.To stay up to date on ADHD nutrition research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(FREE)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries.

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 dietary guidelines I personally follow to support my brain and manage ADHD symptoms. I talk not just about what helps, but WHY as well!✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! Link to learn more🔹 Timestamps:[00:00] Intro[00:53] The Adapted Intuitive Eating Model[08:12] The Ideal ADHD Plate[16:26] Foods to Eat In A Day[19:53] Foods to Eat In A Week[24:04 ]How To Practically Implement This📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: Subscribe today!💬 Let’s connect!📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach🎙️ Podcast: Nutritional Mental Health Podcast - Available on all major platforms🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com

This is the audio of my YouTube episode. The information begins at the 2 minute mark. To access the visuals, evidence, and captions, here is the link to the YouTube video!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytCvozTcKRo&t=139sThis entire document is saying one thing while doing the other. It says it wants to help farmers while pushing legislation that is continually HARMING farmers. It says it wants to investigate how air and water quality impacts health while making executive orders to make these protections worse. It talks about improving food safety while firing actual food safety employees. It wants to make science and data more accessible while simultaneously erasing the data. Make no mistake. This is a classic case of "listen to me but don't pay attention to what I do."

**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ($7-$13/month)WATCH ON YOUTUBE (with captions)Today's interview is with Derek Lipton, a registered dietitian board certified in sports nutrition. We chat about the research for general sports nutrition, how it looks different for ADHD, and what we can do to help maximize our athleticism. To learn more about Derek, visit his Instagram @nutrition.with.derek and his website at https://www.fcnutritionnj.com/servicesAs always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms.To stay up to date on ADHD nutrition research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(FREE)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries.

**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ($7-$13/month) Do heavy metals and heavy metal exposure truly impact ADHD in the way that it's been touted online? Hi, I'm Annika - I'm one of the leading experts in ADHD nutrition research, here to bring you the facts. We go over a few topics here, including: 1. What is the current research on ADHD and heavy metals? 2. Why do we see differences? 3. What are some tangible steps we can take that will actually make a difference (hint: it's not a detox)? As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms. To stay up to date on ADHD nutrition research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(FREE) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries.

**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ($7-$13/month) Today's interview is with Rachel Smith, a coach with her master's in the exercise sciences and a person with fibromyalgia herself. We talk all about the difference scientific evidence for improving and managing fibromyalgia. Scroll down to find specific topics and jump to that time in the episode. To learn more about Rachel, visit her Instagram @coachrachelsmith and her website at fibrofitwarriors.com. To subscribe to her email list for weekly breakdowns of fibromyalgia research, click here. As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms. To stay up to date on ADHD nutrition research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(FREE) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (01:28) Research on Fibromyalgia and Exercise (23:23) Navigating Stress as a Trigger (27:29) How Sleep Impacts Fibromyalgia (35:24) Why does Fibromyalgia Affect Women More? (47:41) Nutritional Interventions for Fibromyalgia

**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ($7-$13/month) Do omega-3s actually help ADHD in the way that it's been touted online and in physician offices? Hi, I'm Annika - I'm one of the leading experts in ADHD nutrition research, here to bring you the facts. We go over a few topics here, including: 1. What are omega-3s? 2. What about the omega-3:omega-6 ratio? 3. Why are they important for our brain and health? 4. Where can we get them? How much do we need to eat/supplement? 5. What is the research on supplements? Do they ACTUALLY work for ADHD? As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms. To stay up to date on ADHD nutrition research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(FREE) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries.

**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ($7-$13/month) Today's interview is with Samina Qureshi  - also known as the @inclusive.ibs.dietitan! We explore the research on mental health and IBS and talk about both nutritional and behavioral approaches for improving your symptoms, especially if you're susceptible to mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. https://www.gipsychology.com/ is the website Samina referenced to in the episode. Scroll down to find specific topics and jump to that time in the episode. To learn more about Samina, visit her Instagram @inclusive.ibs.dietitian! As always, nutrition does not heal mental health; however, it can support the management of symptoms. To stay up to date on ADHD nutrition research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(FREE) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (07:11) IBS symptoms and triggers (15:08) Working through nausea (20:42) Mental health conditions + IBS research (29:10) Nutritional interventions for IBS (38:12) IBS and the gut microbiome (44:52) Behavioral interventions for IBS

**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ($7-$13/month) Ever wonder if there's any truth to those advertisements about magnesium spray? Well, look no further: I've looked into the research FOR you! Today I break down the research on magnesium spray and tell you the truth about if it works, how to absorb it, and who might benefit from 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 stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(FREE) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (03:27) Magnesium's role in the body (06:23) Can magnesium be absorbed by the skin? (10:46) Research studies on magnesium spray (22:44) Topical magnesium for active labor study (24:58) Recap (29:20) How to make your own magnesium spray REFERENCES Al Bakir, I., Adaba, F., Patel, K., & Nightingale, J. (2018). Topical magnesium therapy treats hypomagnesaemia in some ileostomy patients. Clinical Nutrition, 37(Supplement 1), S69. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2018.06.1284⁠ Arezoo Heydari, Nourossadat Kariman, Zahra Naeje, & Farzaneh Ahmadi. (2018). Effect of Topical Application of Magnesium Sulfate on the Intensity of Labor Pain: Double Blind Clinical Trial. Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 21(5), 58–65. ⁠https://doi.org/10.22038/ijogi.2018.11385⁠ Athavale, A., Miles, N., Pais, R., Snelling, P., & Chadban, S. J. (2023). Transdermal Magnesium for the Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Single-Arm, Open-Label Pilot Study. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 26(12), 1654–1661. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2023.0229⁠ Engen, D. J., McAllister, S. J., Whipple, M. O., Cha, S. S., Dion, L. J., Vincent, A., Bauer, B. A., & Wahner-Roedler, D. L. (2015). Effects of transdermal magnesium chloride on quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia: a feasibility study. Journal of Integrative Medicine, 13(5), 306–313. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1016/S2095-4964(15)60195-9⁠ Jain, V., Urvashi, Khan, J., & Gambhir, S. (2023). A randomized controlled trial of transdermal magnesium oil for chronic low back pain management. Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research), 14(4), 1992–1997. Kuriyama, A., Maeda, H. & Sun, R. Topical application of magnesium to prevent intubation-related sore throat in adult surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Can J Anesth/J Can Anesth 66, 1082–1094 (2019). ⁠https://doi.org/10.1007/s12630-019-01396-7⁠ Lindsy Kass, Andrea Rosanoff, Amy Tanner, Keith Sullivan, William McAuley, & Michael Plesset. (2017). Effect of transdermal magnesium cream on serum and urinary magnesium levels in humans: A pilot study. PLoS ONE, 12(4), e0174817. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0174817⁠ Navin Chandrakanth Chandrasekaran, Sanchez, W. Y., Mohammed, Y. H., Grice, J. E., Roberts, M. S., & Barnard, R. T. (2016). Permeation of topically applied Magnesium ions through human skin is facilitated by hair follicles. Magnesium Research, 29(2), 35–42. https://doi.org/10.1684/mrh.2016.0402Rahmanian, E., Tanideh, N., Karbalay-doust, S., Mehrabani, D., Rezazadeh, D., Ketabchi, D., EskandariRoozbahani, N., Hamidizadeh, N., Rahmanian, F., & Namazi, M. R. (2024). The effect of topical magnesium on healing of pre-clinical burn wounds. Burns, 50(3), 630–640. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2023.10.015⁠

**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠⁠⁠⁠ ($7-$13/month) Today's interview is with  @dietitian.gabrielle  - one of many people's favorite gut health dietitian content creators! We get into some of both of our favorite topics, such as how to help your gut, what role mental health plays, and some of our current knowledge on the gut microbiome research. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Scroll down to find specific topics and jump to that time in the episode. To learn more about Gabrielle, visit her Instagram , TikTok, and YouTube @dietitian.gabrielle! 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) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (05:25) Disordered Eating, Stress, & Gut Health (12:02) Supplements and Gut Health (17:07) Gut Microbiome and Mental Health (21:27) Steps to Improving Gut Health (29:10) What If I'm Sensitive to Fiber?

⁠**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠⁠ ($7-$13/month) Today's interview is with my friend and educator June Klingberg. June experiences both ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) as well as PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder). We talk about what it's like to have both of these and some nutritional background for how to improve symptoms. To learn more about June, visit her Instagram @rhubarbdigital.co. To purchase her paid and free material, click this link! Here are a few people I recommend following for PMDD content (including June): Ellisha the PMDD Girlie + Melissa Azzarro (The hormone dietitian) 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 stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(FREE) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (02:52) June's experience with ADHD + PMDD (30:24) Female hormones + ADHD (37:26) Medication, ADHD, and PMDD (42:37) Food and ADHD (51:36) Nutrients that help ADHD and PMDD (1:14:43) Herbal approaches (1:21:47) What foods to avoid

⁠**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠ ($7-$13/month) Today's interview is with science communicator and author of Nutrivore: Dr. Sarah Ballantyne! Dr. Sarah and I chat about the current nutritional research and dietary guidelines regarding the best eating patterns for both physical and mental health. 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 Dr. Sarah, her content and how to support her, visit her Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠@drsarahballantyne ⁠and her website here. To stay up to date on nutritional psychology research, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Nutrimindcoach ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠**The Nutritional Mental Health Newsletter** ⁠⁠⁠⁠(FREE) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro (01:33) What is the Nutrivore philosophy? (10:31) Why focus on diet over supplementation? (16:48) The 12 foundational food families (27:27) Approaching diet diversity with ADHD/ARFID/Autism (39:16) How enjoyment plays a part in diet (44:54) Debunking common food fears (58:51) The gut microbiome (01:10:14) Restrictive vs. permissive eating

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) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries.

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**⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] 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'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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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**⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] 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** ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rate and subscribe to the podcast to stay up to date on nutritional psychology! Email [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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

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 [email protected] 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 registered dietitian Melissa Groves-Azzaro, also known as The Hormone Dietitian. We discuss what current nutritional science indicates about PMDD, from the brain and hormones to how to support your PMDD holistically. 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 Melissa, RD, her resources, and her 1:1 support, visit her website at ⁠https://thehormonedietitian.com/⁠ or her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the.hormone.dietitian/⁠ 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 [email protected] or DM me on Instagram for questions, thoughts, and inquiries. TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introductions and Melissa’s journey (09:37) Differences between PMS and PMDD (16:56) The Menstrual Cycle and the Brain (25:40) Protein and PMDD (29:57) Carbs and PMDD (33:33) Micronutrients and PMDD (42:24) Habit Formation (46:22) Cyclical Living (57:17) What to Avoid (01:05:45) Phytoestrogen Research (1:13:48) Mental Health Care (01:19:32) Functional Medicine Approaches

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 [email protected] 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 https://www.instagram.com/brain.curiosities/ 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 [email protected] 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