Nutrition and Mental Health: An In-Depth Discussion with Dr. David Wiss on ANEW Body Insight

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Welcome to the ANEW Body Insight podcast, your go-to resource for optimal health. Hosted by Dr. Supatra Tovar, clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, fitness expert, and author of "Deprogram Diet Culture," alongside Chantal Donnelly, physical therapist and author of "Settled: How to Find Calm in a Stress-Inducing World," we delve into wellness pathways.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. David Wiss, registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and founder of Nutrition In Recovery, specializing in eating and substance use disorders. Dr. Wiss, who earned his PhD in Public Health with a minor in Health Psychology from UCLA, is a scientific author, nutrition and health consultant, functional medicine practitioner, recovery coach, and educator.

Learn more about Dr. Wiss and explore his mobile app at Wise Mind Nutrition. For more information, visit Wise Mind Nutrition.

Dr. Wiss shares his journey of overcoming health challenges and his pivot towards nutrition and recovery. His story highlights the transformative power of nutrition and holistic health practices.

Nutrition In Recovery focuses on the intersection of nutrition and mental health, particularly eating and substance use disorders. Dr. Wiss discusses the complex relationship between these disorders, emphasizing a comprehensive and individualized treatment approach. He bridges the gap between traditional eating disorder paradigms and substance use disorder treatments.

Dr. Wiss addresses ultra-processed food addiction and its parallels with substance use disorders, explaining the role of the dopamine system and how early life adversity and trauma can prime individuals for addictive behaviors. His research delves into the neurobiological mechanisms of trauma and its impact on behavior, offering insights into effective therapeutic interventions.

For more about Dr. Wiss’s work, check out his research publications and follow him on his journey to advance the understanding of nutrition and mental health. You can find more about his practice at Wise Mind Nutrition.

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Contact Dr. David Wiss and explore his resources at Wise Mind Nutrition:

• Website
• Nutrition In Recovery

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