Power Up Recovery with Nutrition Podcast

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh, a Vancouver-based naturopathic doctor specializing in brain health, mood, cognition, and the root causes of chronic illness. Drawing from both his clinical experience and his personal journey through depression, anxiety, ADHD, and multiple concussions, Dr. Mushtagh shares his holistic approach...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with Shelly Jo Wahlstrom, founder of Hypno Aminos, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and passionate advocate for amino acid therapy, to explore how targeted nutrition can support addiction recovery, mental health, and overall brain function. Shelly shares her deeply personal journey of searching for answers when her...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with Mickey Trescott , a leading voice in the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) community, to explore the powerful connection between food, inflammation, autoimmune disease, mental health, and recovery. Drawing from her own experience living with Hashimoto's disease and celiac disease, Mickey shares how years of debilitating...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. Brooke Scheller , a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and leading voice in functional sobriety. Dr. Scheller shares her personal journey with alcohol and how it led her to uncover a powerful truth: cravings, mood swings, and relapse are often rooted in brain chemistry and nutrient imbalances — not just behavior o...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. Bill Harris, a leading expert in nutritional biochemistry and founder of the Omega-3 Index, to explore how omega-3 fatty acids impact brain health, mental health, and long-term recovery. Dr. Harris explains the science behind EPA and DHA, the importance of measuring omega-3 levels through the Omega-3 Index,...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , Christina Veselak sits down with Suzanne Roth Paul , a Primal Health Coach and wellness educator who transformed her life after decades of chronic illness, brain fog, and emotional instability. Suzanne shares her deeply personal journey of navigating autoimmune challenges, toxin exposure, gut dysfunction, and nutrient depletion — and how discov...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with addiction counselor Patrick Zerwas to explore a powerful but often overlooked dimension of addiction treatment: nutrition and amino acid therapy inside a methadone clinic. Patrick shares his remarkable journey from more than two decades of active addiction to over 26 years in long term recovery and a career dedic...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , Christina Veselak sits down with Cynthia Libert , a functional and integrative physician specializing in metabolic psychiatry, brain health optimization, and cognitive decline prevention. Drawing from her own experience with professional burnout, Dr. Libert shares how she transitioned from conventional family medicine into a root-cause, nutriti...

Protein, Omega-3s, Gut Health and Brain-Based Strategies for Focus, Mood and Long-Term Recovery In this episode of  Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , host Christina Veselak sits down with Annika Angelo, MS, one of the leading experts on the research between ADHD and nutrition, to explore how targeted nutritional strategies can support ADHD symptoms, emotional regulation, and long-term recovery. T...

Why GERD, Anxiety, and Cravings Are Often Caused by Too Little Acid—Not Too Much In this episode of  Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , host Christina Veselak sits down with Mary Travostino , a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and long-time integrative health educator, to explore the overlooked connection between low stomach acid, trauma, digestive health, and addiction recovery . Mary sha...

Why Nutrition, Connection, and Compassion Matter in Addiction Recovery In this episode of  Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , host Christina Veselak speaks with Fred Moss , psychiatrist, mental health advocate, author, and founder of the Welcome to Humanity movement. Dr. Fred Moss brings a radically human perspective to addiction, mental health, and recovery. Rather than viewing emotional pain or...

Why Feeding the Brain Is Essential for Lasting Recovery In this episode of  Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , Christina Veselak, MS, LMFT, CN sits down with Dr. Arwen Podesta , a New Orleans–based psychiatrist board-certified in adult psychiatry, addiction medicine, forensic psychiatry, and integrative medicine. Dr. Podesta is the author of Hooked: A Concise Guide to the Underlying Mechanics of A...

A Root-Cause, Nutrition-Informed Approach to Mental Health and Recovery In this episode of  Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , host Christina Veselak sits down with Umar Latif, MD , a triple board-certified psychiatrist in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine, to explore a modern, evidence-informed approach to mental health and addiction recovery. Dr. Latif shares how h...

Dr. William J. Walsh on the Root Causes of Bipolar Disorder and Nutrient Based Strategies to Reduce Risk In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, host Christina Veselak speaks with Dr. William J. Walsh, internationally recognized pioneer of nutrient based psychiatry and founder of the Walsh Research Institute. Dr. Walsh shares insights from decades of research and clinical experience,...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. John C. Umhau, a physician, researcher, and former senior clinical investigator at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. With decades of experience leading neuroscience research teams and developing nutritional and medical strategies for alcohol recovery, Dr. Umhau brings a wealth of ground...

In this Episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. Kristen Allott, a naturopathic doctor and mental health advocate, to explore the crucial role of stable blood sugar and protein intake in supporting mental wellness, addiction recovery, and decision-making. Dr. Allott shares groundbreaking insights from her work with the Protein for All Project, which brings p...

In this episode of  Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , host Christina interviews David Stephan of Truehope to uncover the extraordinary story behind EMPowerplus—one of the most extensively studied micronutrient formulas for mental health recovery. David shares the dramatic origins of the discovery, the science behind mineral deficiencies, how nutrient therapy can support conditions like bipolar di...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , Christina Veselak sits down with John Giordano to explore how integrative treatment approaches can effectively rewire the brain for lasting recovery. Together, they dive deep into the vital role of nutrition, amino acid therapy, gut health, trauma healing, and evidence-based holistic tools that support true brain repair. Giordano shares insight...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, host Christina Veselak sits down with Diane Greco Allen, a registered nurse, functional nutritionist, and author of It Might Be Your Pancreas, to explore how food can transform both physical and mental health. Diane shares her deeply personal journey from chronic illness and burnout to healing through mindful eating and functional nutrition. Tog...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, host Christina Veselak welcomes Dr. Carolyn Dean, a medical doctor and naturopathic physician known for her groundbreaking work on how minerals — especially magnesium — support physical, emotional, and mental wellness. Together, they explore the science behind nutritional healing and how restoring key nutrients can transform mood, cognition, and...

In this episode, Christina Veselak sits down with Jayne Reynolds to explore how nutrition became the turning point in her seven-year battle with panic, depression, and exhaustion. After a devastating gut disruption and years of failed pharmaceutical approaches, Jayne discovered that the key to mental wellness was hiding on her plate. She shares how eliminating gluten, addressing food sensitivities...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. David Wiss, a pioneering dietitian and researcher at the intersection of nutrition, addiction recovery, and mental health. Together, they explore the powerful question: Can food heal addiction? Dr. Wiss shares his personal and professional journey from studying nutrition and substance use at UCLA to creating...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. Eboni Cornish of Amen Clinics to explore how nutrition, gut health, and hormones shape recovery and mental wellness. Together they discuss the gut–brain connection, how infections, toxins, and inflammation fuel depression and relapse, and why addressing hormone balance and gut repair is essential for healing...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with Patrick Holford to explore how diet and amino acids play a vital role in natural recovery and long-term brain health. Discover how targeted nutrients can restore neurotransmitter balance, reduce cravings, improve mood, and protect against cognitive decline. You'll learn how to: Use nutrition and amino acids to su...

In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition , Christina Veselak sits down with dietitian Sarah Thomsen Ferreira to explore how food fuels neuroplasticity and supports BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor). Together, they dive into the science of brain health, functional nutrition, and the role of food as medicine for mental wellness and recovery. You'll learn how to: Support brain growt...