LLN Episode #209: Dr. David Wiss - Unlocking the Mind: Nourishing the Gut-Brain Connection for Healing

About Dr. Davis Wiss: David Wiss became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in 2013 and founded Nutrition in Recovery, a group practice of RDNs specializing in treating eating and substance use disorders. He earned his Ph.D. in Public Health with a minor in Health Psychology from UCLA by investigating links between adverse childhood experiences and mental health outcomes among socially disadvantaged men. Dr. Wiss can be your nutrition and health consultant, functional medicine practitioner, recovery coach, or provide psychoeducation related to his expertise. Learn more about the intersection of nutrition and mental health using his new app called Wise Mind Nutrition and follow him on Instagram @drdavidwiss. What We Discuss In This Episode: Dr. David Wiss and Lynne have a conversation about nutrition and mental health, discussing the importance of the gut-brain connection and how nutrition can play a role in treating eating disorders, substance use disorders, anxiety, and trauma. Dr. Wiss discusses the interconnectedness of gut health, mental health, and disordered eating. He emphasized the importance of understanding individual psychology and biology when addressing nutrition, and the need to rewire taste buds to develop preferences for healthier foods. We also discuss the challenges of transitioning from a dieting mindset to intuitive eating, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body and tracking how food makes them feel. We also touch on the connection between gut health and mental well-being, highlighting the role of the immune system in linking the gut and the brain through inflammation. Dr. Wiss went on to emphasize the connection between gut health and brain health, especially the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet with high fiber and colorful foods. We discussed the importance of breaking free from diet culture and prioritizing long-term health over immediate results. Dr. Wiss also mentioned his affordable nutrition app that offers free features and a subscription option for personalized programs. (See information below.) Key Takeaways: How food and mental health impact the body positivity movement Ultra-Processed Food Addiction and its Controversies Disordered Eating Recovery Nutrition for mental health Understanding the mental implications of diet Why is gut health important for mental health? How is nutrition connected to mental health? Why is it difficult for people to change their eating habits? How adverse life experiences impact your eating Free Resource from Dr. David Wiss: 5 Ways You Can Use Nutrition to Improve Your Mental Health: https://docs.wisemindnutrition.com/WMN-5Ways-Freebie.pdf Resource from Dr. Davis Wiss: Dr. Wiss' Wise Mind Nutrition App: Wise Mind Nutrition is an app that delivers educational content using nutrition and lifestyle medicine to improve mental health outcomes. The app contains an innovative food log, digital workbook, and data-driven personalized messaging for the ultimate transformative experience based on Dr. Wiss's clinical experience. The program includes nutrition education, cooking instructions, meditations, and downloadable resources such as recipes and assignments. (Free to download with an option to subscribe.) Connect With Dr. David Wiss: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidwiss https://www.facebook.com/wisemindnutrition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidwiss/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/wisemindnutrition LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidwiss/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Drdavidwiss Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins, overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, perimenopause & menopause, and much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose. Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: How to Thrive in Menopause: MENOPAUSE Messing Up your life? Maybe you're seeing the number on the scale creep higher and higher and you're noticing your usual efforts to lose weight aren't working. 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In this guide, you'll find my most impactful strategies and I've made applying them in your life as simple as 1-2-3 (plus a couple more) to help you create a healthier, holistic lifestyle. Uplevel your holistic health and wellness and download the 5 Simple Steps to Health here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/5-simple-steps-to-a-healthier-you/ Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Pandora are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!