How Nutrition Shapes Mental Health with Dr. David Wiss | ANEW Insight Ep 9

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What if food wasn’t just fuel—but also a powerful tool for emotional healing, addiction recovery, and lasting well-being?

In this compelling episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. Supatra Tovar (licensed psychologist, registered dietitian, fitness expert, and author of Deprogram Diet Culture) and co-host Chantal Donnelly (physical therapist and author of Settled) welcome Dr. David Wiss, PhD, RDN—one of the leading voices at the intersection of nutrition and mental health.

Dr. Wiss, founder of Nutrition in Recovery and the Wise Mind Nutrition app, shares his personal journey from adversity to advocacy. His work bridges critical gaps in care between eating disorders, substance use disorders, and the neurobiology of trauma.

You’ll hear:

✅ How ultra-processed food addiction mirrors substance abuse
 ✅ Why trauma and early life adversity reshape the dopamine system
 ✅ How nutrition can become a frontline tool in mental health treatment
 ✅ Why our food environment affects recovery—and what to do about it
 ✅ The unique synergy between psychology, nutrition, and neuroscience

This conversation goes beyond the surface, diving into the root causes of disordered eating and highlighting innovative, evidence-based approaches to healing through food and functional medicine.

🔍 Whether you’re a clinician, coach, or someone navigating recovery, you’ll walk away with fresh insights—and hope.

Remember, the content shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Join us next time and evolve with us on your journey to optimal health.

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

• Website
• Nutrition In Recovery

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