Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. David Wiss, a mental health scientist and registered dietitian nutritionist. Together, we will explore the complex relationship between holiday eating, mental health, and addiction recovery. Dr. Wiss will share his personal journey from addiction to becoming a pioneer in nutrition and mental health and offer practical strategies for managing holiday eating challenges.
Key Topics Covered:
- Understanding the context of holiday eating and emotional triggers
- Managing stress-related eating patterns
- The connection between addiction recovery and nutrition
- Strategies for both stress-eaters and those who lose appetite under stress
- The importance of relationship healing in recovery
- How commercial influences shape our eating habits
- Practical approaches to building sustainable eating patterns
Dr. Wiss emphasizes that the solution to disordered eating isn’t restriction but staying well-nourished while addressing underlying emotional and social factors. He introduces the concept of commercial determinants of health and explains how understanding neuroscience can help us make better choices around food.
The conversation offers valuable insights for anyone struggling with holiday eating patterns or seeking to understand the deeper connection between nutrition and mental health. Dr. Wiss’s approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate understanding, making complex topics accessible and actionable.
Learn more about Dr. Wiss’s work through his Wise Mind Nutrition app or start with his free guide on “Five Ways to Improve Mental Health Using Nutrition,” including recipes for homemade salad dressings and spa waters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6kHRrYUYMI&t=6s
