#34. Discovering your nutritional identity: A conversation with Dr. David Wiss

In this episode, Dr. Leona welcomes Dr. David Wiss. Dr. 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.

"Embrace the power of nutrition for mental health and discover your true potential!"

— Dr. David Wiss, Wise Mind Nutrition

 

In this episode:

01:01 Guest introduction: Guest introduction: Dr. David Wiss, Wise Mind Nutrition

02:20 Sponsor message: Download your Food Shopping Guide

03:03 From vanity to vitality:  Dr. Wiss’ story

06:45 Bridging the gap between physical and mental health

11:55 Discussing the power of nutritional identity and developing a healthy relationship with food

22:47 Emotional eating and food addiction

30:08 The link between depression and ultra processed foods

40:15 Tips to unlocking your nutritional identity

 

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