The Nutritional Mental Health Podcast

Annika Angelo, M.S.
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Welcome to the nutritional mental health podcast, the podcast where we discuss the emerging scientific field of nutritional psychology. I'm your host, Annika Angelo, an ADHD nutrition research expert and science communicator. All links will be on the most recent episode. ✨ Become a Nutrimind Community Member today for group coaching, a huge resource library, and early content access. 📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way 💬 Hop on the Nutrimind discord to get an ADHD community, first updates, etc!

  1. JAN 20

    Your Struggles with Food Will Finally Make Sense Now

    In this episode, I share my personal journey with food and ADHD, exploring why eating can feel so unsafe and difficult. We talk about the biggest realization I've had last year along with some practical steps to start feeling more connected with yourself. Thank you for listening! REFERENCED IN VIDEO: 📚The ADHD Interoception + Nervous system guides: https://stan.store/nutrimindlab✨ Join the Nutrimind Lab monthly subscription: https://patreon.com/nutrimindlab 💬 Join the Hub (discord server): https://discord.gg/TJaS57g6wG🔹 Timestamps:[00:00] Overview of discussion [02:20] Current and previous food difficulties [09:30] ADHD and interoception: Ignoring body signals leads to disconnection [16:30] Why food feels unsafe: It forces you into your body [22:50] Three challenges: Change self-talk, create safe spaces, practice regulation [25:30] Nervous system regulation [30:00] Recap_______________________________________________________ADDITIONAL LINKS_______________________________________________________✨ Monthly eBook! Early content! 1:1 coaching! https://patreon.com/nutrimindlab 📩 Join my weekly newsletter -https://nutrimindcoach.kit.com/sub 📸 Instagram: @thenutrimindlab🎙️ Podcast: Nutritional Mental Health Podcast - Available on all major platforms🌐 Website: https://www.nutrimindlab.com

    35 min

  2. 08/22/2025

    Psilocybin Changed My ADHD Forever | The Journey that Rewired My Brain

    Check me for all the links mentioned! Psilocybin, the active compound in “magic mushrooms,” has garnered attention in recent years for its potential therapeutic effects on a variety of mental health conditions. For individuals with ADHD, the question arises: How does psilocybin interact with the brain, and could it provide relief from symptoms of ADHD? For one person, it's completely changed how they experience life, even so far as removing some of their ADHD symptoms entirely. Listen to learn his story. REFERENCED IN VIDEO: 🛍️FULL STORE - https://stan.store/nutrimindlab📩 Join the Nutrimind Newsletter: https://nutrimindcoach.kit.com/sub ✨ Become a Lab Member - Early content, 1:1 coaching, + monthly eBook https://patreon.com/nutrimindlab PSILOCYBIN RESEARCH (BLOGS) How Psilocybin Affects ADHD and the Brain What Are the Long-Term Effects of Psilocybin on ADHD? Does Microdosing Psilocybin Help ADHD? 🔹 Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction [01:47] Understanding ADHD and Medication Experiences [16:08] Exploring Psilocybin for Mental Health [19:35] The Psilocybin Journey and Its Effects [26:41] Post-Journey Reflections and Insights [31:40] Additional Resources and Support [38:35] The Challenge of Being Present [38:54] The Power of Music and Dance [40:45] Exploring Creativity and Focus [47:50] The Impact of Psilocybin on Mental Health [49:07] Microdosing Insights and Experiences [51:06] The Science Behind Microdosing [01:08:49] The Importance of Safe Practices [01:10:23] Final Thoughts and Gratitude_______________________________________________________ADDITIONAL LINKS_______________________________________________________💬 Join the Hub (discord server): https://discord.gg/TJaS57g6wG📸 Instagram: @thenutrimindlab🌐 Website: https://www.nutrimindlab.com#ADHDNutrition #dopamine #adhdinwomen #mushroom

    1h 13m

  3. 06/12/2025

    I Tried the World's Most Researched Mental Health Supplement - Here's How It Went + the Science Behind It

    Today I've interviewed Taron Fletcher from Hardy Nutritionals, the world's most researched mental health supplement. I tried it myself, and this is the research behind it! This episode was not sponsored by Hardy Nutritionals. I just found it completely fascinating! 💬 Let’s connect! MY STORE: https://stan.store/nutrimindlab 📸 Instagram, YouTube, TikTok: @nutrimindcoach 🎙️ Discord (FREE community):⁠ https://discord.gg/Vc9eFhtjf8⁠ 📩 Newsletter: ⁠Weekly novel ADHD nutrition research⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠nutrimindcoaching.com⁠ ✨Patreon: ⁠Early access, group coaching, and exclusive worksheets

    50 min

  4. 05/22/2025

    Finally Get Your ADHD Kid to Eat: Expert Advice from a Dietitian Mom

    Alex Turnbull, registered dietitian, is an expert in helping parents finally help their picky eaters eat. She's a mom with ADHD of kids with ADHD - so she completely gets it. Learn more about her through her website at https://myfamilynutritionist.com/ or Instagram as @thefamilynutritionist. 💬 Let’s connect! 📸 Instagram, YouTube, TikTok: @nutrimindcoach 🎙️ Discord (FREE community): https://discord.gg/Vc9eFhtjf8 📩 Newsletter: Weekly novel ADHD nutrition research 🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com ✨Patreon: Early access, group coaching, and exclusive worksheets 🔹 Timestamps: [00:00] Intro [01:08] Who is The Family Nutritionist? [04:20] Navigating nutrition as a parent [09:34] Strategies to help ADHD kids at mealtime [16:12] Getting kids with ADHD to eat [27:49] Reducing food fear [31:10] How to introduce foods to ADHD kids [36:08] What if my kid has ARFID or PFD? [40:26] Ideal nutrition guidelines for kids with ADHD

    1h 1m

  5. 05/16/2025

    How Alcohol Affects ADHD Brains Differently & How To Reduce Alcohol If You Have ADHD

    Free ebook - ADHD Eating Hacks (signing up for the newsletter is not required) My virtual store: https://stan.store/thenutrimindcoach ✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! ⁠⁠patreon.com/nutrimindcoach⁠⁠ 📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: https://nutrimindcoach.kit.com/nutritional-mental-health-newsletter 💬 Join the FREE discord community - updates, chats, and more! ⁠https://discord.gg/TJaS57g6wG⁠ Let's connect elsewhere 📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach 🎙️ YouTube: @nutrimindcoach 🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com I hope you enjoyed this episode on how exactly alcohol impacts the brains of people with ADHD and how we can reduce alcohol through an ADHD lens. Thank you for being here!

    24 min

  6. 04/25/2025

    How to Improve PCOS and ADHD using Nutrition | With Letisha Bates, @endocrinecollective

    Today's interview was with dietetic intern Letisha Bates - she is an expert in PCOS nutrition for neurodivergent (specifically autistic and ADHD) folks! This episode was packed with so many helpful nuggets on how to help both your PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and ADHD at the same time. To learn more about Letisha, check her out on Instagram @endocrinecollective. ✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! ⁠patreon.com/nutrimindcoach⁠ 📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: ⁠https://nutrimindnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe ⁠ 💬 Join the FREE discord community - updates, chats, and more! https://discord.gg/TJaS57g6wG Let's connect elsewhere 📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach 🎙️ YouTube: @nutrimindcoach 🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com

    1h 7m

  7. 04/22/2025

    How Caffeine Impacts ADHD | Neuronutrition Nuggets with Annika Angelo

    As an ADHD nutrition research expert, I’ve spent years studying how food impacts focus, energy, and mental health. In this video, I’m breaking down the research on how caffeine impacts ADHD. I also go over how caffeine impacts anxiety and depression! ✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! 🔹 Timestamps: [00:00] Brief overview of caffeine and mental health research [03:03] How caffeine impacts the brain [05:16] How caffeine impacts ADHD [07:49] Surprising research on caffeine and sleep [010:30] How different types of caffeine impacts mental health [13:23] How much caffeine is TOO much caffeine? [15:43] TLDR (the main takeaways in 2 minutes) 📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: https://nutrimindnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe💬 Let’s connect!📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach🎙️ Podcast: Nutritional Mental Health Podcast - Available on all major platforms🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com#ADHDnutrition #neuronutrition #adhddiet #caffeineaddict #adhd

    17 min

  8. 04/15/2025

    ADHD and Sugar: What Every Parent (and Adult) Should Know | Neuronutrition Nuggets with Annika Angelo

    ✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today! ⁠patreon.com/nutrimindcoach ⁠As an ADHD nutrition research expert, I’ve spent years studying how food impacts focus, energy, and mental health. In this episode, I’m breaking down why sugar-sweetened beverages are actually making your ADHD worse. 🔹 Timestamps:[00:00] Intro[00:53] What are Sugar-Sweetened Beverages?[04:18] Sugar + ADHD Research[06:38] 3 Reasons Why Soda Harms ADHD[11:31] New Research on ADHD and these Beverages[14:08] Key Takeaways + Action Steps 📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: ⁠https://nutrimindnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ 💬 Let’s connect! 📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach 🎙️ Podcast: Nutritional Mental Health Podcast - Available on all major platforms 🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com

    22 min
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Welcome to the nutritional mental health podcast, the podcast where we discuss the emerging scientific field of nutritional psychology. I'm your host, Annika Angelo, an ADHD nutrition research expert and science communicator. All links will be on the most recent episode. ✨ Become a Nutrimind Community Member today for group coaching, a huge resource library, and early content access. 📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way 💬 Hop on the Nutrimind discord to get an ADHD community, first updates, etc!

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