Power Up Recovery with Nutrition Podcast
Power Up Recovery with Nutrition Podcast
Podcast Description
Explore the powerful connection between nutrition, mental health, and addiction recovery with Christina Veselak, a trailblazer in nutritional mental health and founder of the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition.
This interview-based podcast, "Power Up Recovery with Nutrition," dives deep into how amino acids and targeted nutritional strategies can transform brain chemistry, build resilience, and support sustainable recovery. Christina’s expertise is showcased through engaging interviews with leading experts, practitioners, and inspiring voices from the recovery community, as well as solo episodes addressing key topics in the field.
Whether you’re on a personal recovery journey, a functional nutritionist seeking advanced tools, or a healthcare professional eager to expand your knowledge, this podcast offers practical advice, compelling stories, and the latest innovations. Academy members will find it an invaluable resource for deeper learning and staying connected to cutting-edge practices.
Explore how Christina Veselak bridges the gap between nutrition and mental well-being, one conversation at a time. Fuel your recovery, elevate your practice, and empower transformation.
It’s time to make nutrition part of the conversation. Tune in to "Power Up Recovery with Nutrition" and join us as we unlock the potential of targeted nutrition to support mental health and addiction recovery.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on nutrition's role in mental health and addiction recovery, covering topics such as amino acid therapy, brain biochemistry, functional nutrition, and genetic factors influencing mental well-being. Episodes feature discussions on practical integration of nutrition into recovery practices and innovative strategies to fuel mental health, with examples like the use of Omega-3s for brain healing and the exploration of Gray-Area Drinking.
Explore the powerful connection between nutrition, mental health, and addiction recovery with Christina Veselak, a trailblazer in nutritional mental health and founder of the Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition.
This interview-based podcast, “Power Up Recovery with Nutrition,” dives deep into how amino acids and targeted nutritional strategies can transform brain chemistry, build resilience, and support sustainable recovery. Christina’s expertise is showcased through engaging interviews with leading experts, practitioners, and inspiring voices from the recovery community, as well as solo episodes addressing key topics in the field.
Whether you’re on a personal recovery journey, a functional nutritionist seeking advanced tools, or a healthcare professional eager to expand your knowledge, this podcast offers practical advice, compelling stories, and the latest innovations. Academy members will find it an invaluable resource for deeper learning and staying connected to cutting-edge practices.
Explore how Christina Veselak bridges the gap between nutrition and mental well-being, one conversation at a time. Fuel your recovery, elevate your practice, and empower transformation.
It’s time to make nutrition part of the conversation. Tune in to “Power Up Recovery with Nutrition” and join us as we unlock the potential of targeted nutrition to support mental health and addiction recovery.
In this episode, host Christina Veselak talks with Dr. Hyla Cass, one of the first integrative psychiatrists, about how nutrition, amino acids, and natural supplements can rebuild brain chemistry, support sleep, reduce cravings, and power lasting recovery.
Learn how using food as medicine can be the missing piece for mental health and addiction healing, and discover practical strategies for balancing mood naturally without overmedication.
Meet Our Guest
Dr. Hyla Cass is a nationally recognized expert in integrative medicine and psychiatry, known as “the non-drug psychiatrist.” With over 30 years of experience, she has helped countless individuals achieve better mental and physical health by using natural approaches, including diet, exercise, essential fatty acids, nutrients, and hemp oil/CBD.
She is widely respected for her work in helping people safely withdraw from psychiatric medications and substances of abuse without relying solely on pharmaceuticals. A frequent guest on podcasts, summits, radio, television, and in national print media, Dr. Cass is also the author of several popular books, including Natural Highs, 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health, Supplement Your Prescription, and The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free.
Originally from Toronto, Dr. Cass graduated from the University of Toronto School of Medicine, completed her internship at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, and her psychiatric residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/UCLA. She is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM), and is based in Southern California.
Website: https://cassmd.com
Discover More Unlock a world of resources at https://aminoacidtherapy.com/ where you’ll find expert insights, transformative training, and actionable tools to support your recovery journey. Whether you’re looking for professional courses like our Level 1 Core Training or details about the upcoming Feed the Brain Summit 2025 (happening from April 30 – May 2, 2025), we’ve got you covered.
Learn more at https://feedtherecoveringbrain.com Support Our Mission Check out our nonprofit initiative, Eating Protein Saves Lives, at https://eatingproteinsaveslives.org/ Learn how we’re improving lives and communities through better nutrition, the science of amino acid therapy, and our simple yet powerful message: Eat protein every 4 hours.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information shared is meant to inform and empower listeners but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care and treatment.
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