The Addiction Nutritionist

Kelly Miller
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  • NUTRITION
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Kelly Miller, Nutrition Therapist, Master Health Coach and Recovery Coach is joined by her Co-host Nikki Aiello and other expert guests to share stories, insights, education, and practical applications for using Nutrition Therapy, targeted supplementation, and various lifestyle and mindset shifts to uplevel your health and wellness in recovery, eliminate addictive substances and behaviors, and permanently move from reactive to resilient!

  1. E28 Gray Area Drinking with Jolene Park

    09/22/2023

    E28 Gray Area Drinking with Jolene Park

    You will not want to miss this episode; it is near and dear to my heart! Jolene Park was one of three people who personally changed the trajectory of my life. When someone told me to check out Jolene Park's famous TED Talk, and her resources on Gray Area Drinking, I said, "Huh? Gray Area Drinking? What the heck is that?"....Little did I know in that moment that that phrase, and Jolene's description of what it means to be a Gray Area Drinker, would ultimately lead me to give up alcohol for good. Leaving alcohol behind has changed my life in such profound ways that it's difficult to capture in words. It often brings tears to my eyes just thinking about it. I am so excited to bring this episode to the world because I know that so many people, especially women, are seriously struggling in this area. I see it in my friends, I see it on social media, and I see it in my community, even in my FAITH COMMUNITY, which Jolene and I decided was an important topic to discuss, so we did! I can't wait to hear how this episode blesses you, your family, your loved ones, your sisters in Christ, and beyond. It's a long one, but so worth your time friends. ************************** Jolene Park is a sought after speaker and leading authority on Gray-Area Drinking. Her pioneering TED talk has been viewed 400,000 times! Wowza! She’s a functional nutritionist and health coach who provides a new and revolutionary way to rewire, replenish and repair the nervous system after quitting drinking. Her NOURISH method is applicable to anyone questioning their drinking, or who has already quit — especially those who don’t have a crash-and-burn drinking story. Today, Jolene guides clients through the missing physiological pieces that they need to reduce excessive alcohol consumption, anxiety and cravings. She also trains healthcare practitioners on the importance of nourishing neurotransmitters and supporting their client’s nervous system in a comprehensive way. Her work has been featured on NPR and many other outlets. Jolene is a Colorado native and currently lives in Charleston, SC.  To learn more about Jolene and her offerings, you can find her at the following links: Website https://grayareadrinkers.com Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/jolene__park/ Coach Training https://healthydiscoveries.mykajabi.com/nourish TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/jolene_park_gray_area_drinking?language=en

    1h 29m
  2. E27 Founder of The Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition, Christina Veselak

    09/08/2023

    E27 Founder of The Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition, Christina Veselak

    In this episode I chat with my teacher and mentor, Christina Veselak! I took Christina's course on Recovery Nutrition and Amino Acid Therapy in 2017. Her Level 1 training program helped launch me into the world of addiction nutrition and taught me what NO OTHER PROGRAM is teaching: how to feed a recovering brain! Christina is the founder of The Academy for Addiction and Mental Health Nutrition, and she is on a mission to spread a vital message. If you are a clinician working in the field of addiction recovery, this episode will be of special importance. I had so much fun catching up with Christina, discussing her newest project, the non-profit Eating Protein Saves Lives, and her nationwide campaign.   Christina Veselak has over 40 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy and is a dynamic public speaker with an enthusiastic following. Her vision as a global changemaker is to make this life-saving information available to all people, from a kitchen in a mud-house in Africa to the White House. To learn more about Christina, the Academy, her non-profit, and all the programs she offers, please visit the following links. Options for Discovering & Experiencing more about Amino Acid Therapy and Nutritional Recovery. Option 1 - FREE Practice Enhancement Session with Christina                 https://calendly.com/aminoacidtherapy  Option 2 - FREE Practice Enhancement Session with Mark              https://go.oncehub.com/AcademyforAddictionandMentalHealthNutrition  Option 3 - “Discover The Power of Nutrition in Recovery” 6-Hour Introductory Training $180                 https://aminoacidtherapy.com/peer-coach-training-and-recovery/           NEXT COURSE: Sat 16th September Option 4 - “How To Do Amino Acid Therapy” On-demand training + 1 Coaching Call $129                   https://aminoacidtherapy.com/course-lesson-1/#  Option 5 - Christina's Weekly Amino Club Weekly group ‘Using Amino Acid Therapy’ Case Coaching  $50 per month  https://aminoacidtherapy.com/the-amino-club/   Option 6 - ”Feed the Brain, First!” 12-Hour On-demand training $900 [ Deductible from any Full Coaching and Certification Courses]                  https://aminoacidtherapy.com/two-day-intensive-course/  Option 7 - Full Coaching and Certification Courses $398 per month                  https://aminoacidtherapy.com/course-all/                     NEXT On-Demand Core Training COURSE: Starts DAILY                   NEXT LIVE Core Training COURSE: Starts Tue 21st September                      Eating Protein Saves Lives Website -  https://eatingproteinsaveslives.org/ Feeding Recovery Network Meetings - https://eatingproteinsaveslives.org/feeding-recovery-network-meetings/ (Resumes on October)

    59 min

  3. 09/04/2023

    E26 Healthy Fats in Recovery

    In today's episode, I take on the topic of Healthy Fats. What are healthy fats, where can we find them in the diet, which specific types of fats may help recovery outcomes, and which fats should we all avoid. Healthy fats are an essential part of everyone's diet, but there is often confusion around how much we should consume and what are the best sources. I attempt to clear up some of the myths and confusion in this episode. If you have questions about anything related to nutrition in recovery, please send your questions to kelly@theaddictionnutritionist.com. I will start to compile a list of questions that Nikki and I will answer on the air.

    48 min
  4. E25 Christian Mental Health Coaching with Megan Bottom

    08/04/2023

    E25 Christian Mental Health Coaching with Megan Bottom

    In today's episode I chat with Meghan Bottom, a faith based Mental Health Coach., We have a great discussion regarding anxiety and depression, and how practices that merge science and faith can help you to overcome various mental health disorders. Megan is a highly skilled Christian counselor and Christian Mental Health Coach dedicated to helping individuals and couples find healing, growth, and fulfillment in their lives and relationships. With a deep passion for integrating faith and clinical counseling techniques, Megan offers a compassionate and holistic approach that addresses the spiritual, emotional, and relational aspects of her clients' lives. With years of experience in the field, Megan has a deep understanding of the challenges and complexities that individuals and couples face. From an individual counseling standpoint, she is practiced in overcoming anxiety, beating depression, healthy boundary setting and overcoming trauma. She also enjoys working with couples and specializes in relationship struggles, communication issues, conflict resolution, premarital counseling, and marital enrichment. Megan believes that God's love and wisdom can transform relationships and guide individuals towards healthier connections and deeper intimacy. If you would like to learn more about Megan's resources or how to get in touch with her, she can be reached at the following links. https://www.facebook.com/MeganBottomSpeaker/https://www.instagram.com/_meganbottom_/https://bookme.name/broken2blessed

    1h 12m
  5. E24 Family Recovery with Jeff Jones

    07/28/2023

    E24 Family Recovery with Jeff Jones

    In this episode my friend and colleague Jeff Jones who is an LPC, CACIII, Nutritional Recovery Life Coach and owner of The Family Recovery Solution, shares with us what he calls a "spotlight diagram", that gives a visual of how family members organize themselves around their loved one who is struggling with addiction. You can access the Spotlight Diagram here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/b72k1yskohwnp9v/Screenshot%20%28253%29.png?dl=0 Jeff discusses the different roles that family members play during the stress and chaos of navigating addiction, including what he calls the "blamer", the "helper", the "avoider", the "distracter", the 'distancer", and the "object of focus". Jeff shares why family members take on these roles, what that looks like, as well as what these individuals can do to move towards healthier interaction. Jeff's diagram and explanation of these roles can really help individuals better understand how they themselves have developed coping skills that may either be helping or hurting the situation, and how you can get really curious about your own behavior. Jeff believes that whole family healing must take place in order to give the person suffering from addiction their best shot at abstinence and recovery. Jeff is an amazing resource for families looking to develop their tool box of healthy coping skills so they can best support their loved ones. If you would like to learn more about Jeff's resources you can connect with him here: www.thefamilyrecoverysolution.comwww.alcoholbioquiz.com

    1h 18m
  6. E23 Mindfulness and Meditation with Nikki Aiello

    07/21/2023

    E23 Mindfulness and Meditation with Nikki Aiello

    In this episode Nikki and I trade places, while she gives us the low down on mindfulness and meditation. Nikki has spent years and countless hours in training, teaching and education, to better understand these two practices, where they are similar, how they different, and how they can be applied to radically change your life. I have personally benefited from mindfulness practices resulting in major behavioral changes around everything from food, to nicotine to alcohol (plus hair sniffing but you'll have to listen to find out what that means)...Nikki shares with us her highly practical tips on how to make both of these practices more approachable, and the many resources available to help you begin. I hope you'll give this episode a listen and consider adding one or both of these practices to your recovery tool kit!

    1h 29m
  7. E22 It's Up to Us with Helen Duyvestyn

    07/14/2023

    E22 It's Up to Us with Helen Duyvestyn

    In today's episode I chat with Helen Duyvestyn, a Holistic Mental Health Coach and Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Helen has made it her mission to educate nurses in New Zealand about the importance of nutrition for mental health. Helen was the keynote speaker for the Auckland District Health Board where she shared striking studies and undeniable evidence that demonstrated nutrition must play a role in mental health care moving forward if we're going to make any difference in this world wide epidemic. Helen shared with us her story of how she moved from traditional nursing to mental health coaching, and the challenges she began to realize individuals face when trying to get well using conventional approaches to psychiatric illness. One of my favooitre parts of this episode is when Helen and I discuss how incredibly simple it can be to begin changing the diet, and the remarkable results you can see in such a short amount of time. We can talk about specific nutrients all day long, but often times people are just simply undernourished globally, and just need a a bit of a bump in a few areas to start making a noticeable difference in their lives. It really doesn't need to be rocket science and I love how approachable mental nutrition can be, with the right support and the right tools! I hope you'll give episode a listen, Helen was a pleasure to have on the show! Be well friends! If you'd like to learn more about Helen and what she offers, you can connect with her on her website One Life:https://www.onelifenz.com/

    1h 11m
  8. E21 There's No Shame in our Food Game with Matt Salis

    07/07/2023

    E21 There's No Shame in our Food Game with Matt Salis

    In today's episode I chat with my friend and returning guest Matt Salis, the author of Soberevolution (a book about how to survive an alcoholic marriage) and host of the Untoxicated Podcast. I was casually listening to episode 197 of Matt's podcast when he started talking about how shame has creeped back into his life 6 years into sobriety, but this time it circles around food. I was so moved by what Matt shared that I knew I had to have him on to explore this topic deeper! Turns out, the same patterns we develop around alcohol consumption, hiding, lying, defensiveness and deflections, can rear their ugly head when it comes to our relationship with food. Matt and I discuss what happens when other people judge our food choices, when we judge ourselves for our food choices, and where alcohol and food are different when it comes to moderation. We discuss the role of will power, the importance of releasing rigidity, and the power of vulnerability. Shame and perfectionism are major enemies to progress, and there's just no room for them in a resilient recovery. I hope that Matt's vulnerability with this topic inspires and encourages you to better understand your personal relationship food, and know that we are all in this together! If you want to learn more about Matt and his resources he can be reached at the following links: Podcast: https://un-toxicated.com/ https://thestigma.org/author/mattsalis/ Soberevolution:https://soberandunashamed.com/books/

    1h 31m
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Kelly Miller, Nutrition Therapist, Master Health Coach and Recovery Coach is joined by her Co-host Nikki Aiello and other expert guests to share stories, insights, education, and practical applications for using Nutrition Therapy, targeted supplementation, and various lifestyle and mindset shifts to uplevel your health and wellness in recovery, eliminate addictive substances and behaviors, and permanently move from reactive to resilient!

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