Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition

11/06/2025

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with the inspiring Diane Greco Allen, RN, FNLP, CFNC, FMCHC of Pancreatic & Digestive Wellness: Food Relationships: Pain Management — a nurse, author, and functional nutrition coach who turned her own health struggles into a powerful mission to help others heal through food.

Diane shares her remarkable journey from chronic illness, burnout, and pancreatitis to thriving through mindful eating, gut-brain healing, and functional nutrition.

In this episode, we explore:
✅ How childhood and family patterns shape our relationship with food
✅ The deep link between nutrition, gut health, and mental wellness
✅ Why mindful eating is key to lasting recovery
✅ How functional nutrition supports emotional balance and resilience
✅ Practical steps to rebuild your health — one mindful meal at a time

Whether you’re a clinician, in recovery, or simply curious about how food can heal the mind and body, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what’s on your plate — and how it impacts your life.

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/i-fXvJLJkz4

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6J8AGwQoKIHY7wPg9YHyiy?si=Pt0H0AiDQJ6-ghDHob628A

11/05/2025

🧠 Discover How Your Brain Heals and Thrives

Join us this Saturday, November 8 at 11 AM ET for our free Community Forum: Feeding Your Brain for Change: The Role of Neuroplasticity and Nutrition in Addiction Recovery and Well-being.

Led by Dr. Justin James Kennedy, Co-Founder and Chairman, Professor of Behavioural Neuroscience, Master (M.npn) Neuroplastician®, and Dr. Karla Garjaka, International Speaker, Consultant, and Best-Selling Author, this session explores how neuroplasticity and nutrition work together to support emotional balance, reduce cravings, and build long-term resilience.

💡 Learn how your brain’s natural ability to rewire itself can transform recovery and well-being.

🗓 Saturday, November 8
🕚 11 AM ET
💻 Free Online Event

👉 Register now to save your spot! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucO-hqjkiG9WB5rbS7GaSC38lNNpC2Wms

11/02/2025

⏰ Daylight Saving Time Has Ended

A friendly reminder that clocks in the United States have moved back one hour as we return to Standard Time.

Daylight Saving Time is the seasonal practice of adjusting clocks to make better use of daylight — moving them forward in spring and back in fall.

Please remember that all Academy events are scheduled in Eastern Time (ET). If you’re joining us from another time zone, make sure to double-check your local time so you don’t miss your session.

You can use this time zone converter to help you adjust:
👉 https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

Stay tuned for our upcoming classes and events!

11/01/2025

In this clip, Carolyn Dean MD ND , founder of RnA ReSet , explains why magnesium is the spark that powers your brain and body — and how mineral deficiencies can quietly drain your energy, focus, and emotional balance.

She breaks down how magnesium fuels every cell, supports brain mitochondria, and helps regulate mood, sleep, and nervous system function — forming the foundation of mental and physical wellness.

But that’s just the beginning.

In the full episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Dr. Dean and host Christina Veselak explore:
• Why magnesium deficiency is one of the most overlooked causes of anxiety and fatigue
• How nutrient imbalances can mimic or worsen mental illness
• The surprising connection between vitamin C, magnesium, and addiction recovery
• Why modern diets and depleted soils affect our emotional health
• Simple, science-backed ways to rebuild your mind and body naturally

Watch the full conversation to learn how nutrition and minerals can restore balance, energy, and clarity from the inside out.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/prU7y0-zBvM

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mD0FLFVVmXIrOJGChOROl?si=aQcK88QrQ4OiPxd9fJarpA

10/30/2025

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with the amazing Carolyn Dean MD ND — a pioneering medical doctor, naturopath, and founder of RnA ReSet , a company dedicated to restoring health through mineral-based nutrition.

Dr. Dean is the bestselling author of The Magnesium Miracle and more than 35 other books, including Total Body ReSet for Women’s Health, Total Body ReSet for Men’s Health, The Complete Guide to Mental Wellness, and the newly revised Death by Modern Medicine (2025). She also hosts a weekly YouTube radio show where she shares her latest insights on natural health and healing.

In this episode, we explore:
✅ Why magnesium and minerals are essential for brain and emotional balance
✅ How nutrient deficiencies fuel anxiety, fatigue, and addiction
✅ The truth about modern soil depletion and processed foods
✅ The connection between vitamin C, magnesium, and recovery
✅ Simple, science-backed ways to rebuild your mind and body naturally

Whether you’re a clinician, in recovery, or simply curious about how nutrition transforms mental health, this episode will inspire you to nourish your body — and your brain — from the inside out.

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/prU7y0-zBvM

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mD0FLFVVmXIrOJGChOROl?si=aQcK88QrQ4OiPxd9fJarpA

10/30/2025

🧠 Feeding Your Brain for Change
Free Community Forum | November 8 | 11 AM Eastern

Can your brain really rewire itself? Absolutely, and what you eat plays a vital role in that process.

Join guest host Dr. JJ Kennedy and colleagues for a fascinating discussion on neuroplasticity and nutrition in addiction recovery and well-being.

You’ll discover:
✨ How neuroplasticity supports healing and long term recovery
✨ The crucial role of amino acids and nutrition in feeding the recovering brain
✨ Practical, science-backed strategies to reduce cravings, balance mood, and build resilience

This educational forum is open to everyone interested in the connection between nutrition, neuroscience, and recovery.

📅 Saturday, November 8
🕚 11 AM Eastern
💻 Free to join

Don’t miss this insightful conversation that bridges the science of brain change with the power of nutrition.

👉 Register Now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucO-hqjkiG9WB5rbS7GaSC38lNNpC2Wms

10/29/2025

A well-functioning pre-frontal cortex is crucial to sobriety 🧠

Did you know that low blood sugar could be a primary relapse trigger for all addictions?

Here’s why:

Your pre-frontal cortex (PFC) creates willpower, but it needs glucose to function properly.

Low blood sugar = less glucose to the PFC = lower willpower and harder to say “NO”.

Hypoglycemia triggers a surge of adrenaline and stress hormones, which impair your executive functioning.

This can make it harder to use your recovery and relapse prevention skills and may even stimulate conditioned cravings.

Simple tip: Eat protein every 4 hours to stabilize blood sugar and support your recovery. Missing meals can make relapse triggers stronger.

💚 Share this with someone in recovery — this information could help save a life.

Learn more: www.aminoacidtherapy.com

📞 (303) 888-9617

10/22/2025

In this clip, Jayne Reynolds, founder of Sycamore And Sage Nutrition , explains how small nutrient shifts — like adding vitamin B6 and zinc — can make a world of difference for mental health.

She breaks down how nutrients mix together to create neurotransmitters, balance blood sugar, and support adrenal health — the foundation of emotional wellbeing.

But that’s just the beginning.
In the full episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Jayne and host Christina Veselak explore:
• How one simple food change ended seven years of panic attacks
• The gut-brain connection behind mood, anxiety, and focus
• Why amino acids and protein timing can rewire the brain
• How to uncover hidden food sensitivities that drive depression
• Practical ways to find food freedom without perfectionism

Watch the full conversation to learn how nutrition, gut healing, and amino acid therapy can transform your mood and mental health from the inside out.

👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/4Uo58LmFGdI

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ImhjTzsWpOzJkWC3U4EIi?si=8Y0-z2t3RVeMHfy1YNkkIQ

10/20/2025

🌟 NEW PODCAST EPISODE! 🌟
In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with the incredible Jayne Reynolds — founder of Sycamore And Sage Nutrition, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist®, Level II Certified Nutrition Recovery Coach, and Amen Clinics Certified Brain Health Professional who’s rewriting the future of mental health with food-first strategies.

Jayne helps individuals break free from anxiety and low mood using nutrition, amino acid therapy, and sustainable lifestyle shifts — and her own recovery story is nothing short of remarkable.

In this powerful episode, we explore:
✅ How one food change ended 7 years of panic attacks
✅ The overlooked connection between gut damage, antibiotics, and anxiety
✅ How amino acids support neurotransmitters and mood stability
✅ Why delayed food sensitivities trigger depression and panic
✅ The role of gluten, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies in mental health

🎧 If you or someone you love has “tried everything” — meds, therapy, talk support — and still struggles with mood, panic, or fatigue, this conversation brings real hope and real solutions.

👉 Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/4Uo58LmFGdI

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ImhjTzsWpOzJkWC3U4EIi?si=8Y0-z2t3RVeMHfy1YNkkIQ

10/13/2025

🎃💙 Let’s Make Halloween Inclusive and Sugar-Smart — Join the Teal Pumpkin Project 2025!

The Teal Pumpkin Project is a nationwide initiative that promotes food allergy safety and inclusion during Halloween by encouraging homes to offer non-food treats instead of candy. It began in 2012 through the Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee and was later expanded by Food Allergy Research & Education into a global movement.

Here’s how to participate:

✔️ Display a teal pumpkin or sign
✔️ Offer non-food treats (stickers, bubbles, glow sticks, small toys — not candy)
✔️ Support kids with food allergies, diabetes, sensory challenges, or sugar sensitivity

We support this movement not only for safety — but because it aligns with our Eating Protein Saves Lives mission.

Sugar isn’t just a “treat.” It acts like an addictive drug in the brain, hijacking behavior, disrupting mood, and setting kids up for lifelong cravings. By swapping candy for creative alternatives, we protect both health and happiness.

Learn more or get resources here:
🔗 https://www.foodallergy.org/our-initiatives/awareness-campaigns/teal-pumpkin-project
🔗 https://eatingproteinsaveslives.org/

Will you join us in making Halloween about kindness — not candy crashes?

Make Halloween safer and fun for all by joining the Teal Pumpkin Project!

10/13/2025

🎥 Replay Now Available!

Missed our recent Community Forum on Using Amino Acid Therapy to Help People Transition Off Psych Meds?

You can now watch the full session at your convenience.
✔️ Real stories
✔️ Practical applications
✔️ Hope-filled insights for patients, families, and practitioners

👉 Watch the replay here: https://youtu.be/scYoxfdXLBE

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10/11/2025

⏰ Starting in 3 Hours!

Our Community Forum begins soon — and this one’s especially important if you or someone you care about is considering coming off psychiatric medications or struggling with withdrawal, emotional flattening, or long-term side effects.

You don’t have to navigate this process alone. 💚

Join us to learn how Amino Acid Therapy and nutritional strategies can support the brain and body during this transition.

🧠 Topic: Using Amino Acid Therapy to Help People Transition Off Psych Meds
🕚 When: Today at 11:00 AM Eastern
💬 Format: Live Zoom Discussion + Open Q&A

You’ll discover:
• Why some people feel worse even when tapering slowly
• How amino acids can ease withdrawal symptoms
• What to consider before making any change to your protocol

✨ A safe, supportive conversation for individuals, families, and practitioners.

👉 Join us here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucO-hqjkiG9WB5rbS7GaSC38lNNpC2Wms