Podcasts about professor julia rucklidge

In this fantastically informative episode with Dr. Bonnie J. Kaplan, we explore the direct connection between mental health and nutrient intake. The evidence detailed in this episode and in Bonnie's book, The Better Brain is clear and consistent across populations. It is my hope that by releasing this episode folks will be inspired to change their diets and see for themselves the mental health benefits that transpire. I believe that a proper diet can keep us off medications or help us decrease them, but if you are on psychiatric medications make sure to work with a professional if you plan to take micronutrients. You may need medication adjustments. In this episode, we uncover: * what happens to our mental health when we eat processed foods * the definition of what Bonnie calls a "hungry brain" * how the brain gets vitamins and nutrients and what it does with them * the ways focus changes the brain's needs * what it means to eat your cofactor * why focusing on one single nutrient or vitamin will not fix your brain health * why eating whole foods isn't always enough for brain health and what to do about it * how minimally processed foods could be better than nonprocessed * what to look for in a broad spectrum multi-nutrient * cases of psychosis and trauma being modulated by micronutrients * what Bonnie hops all mental health clinics will tell their clients when they're first referred * and so much more... Bonnie's formal training and degrees (masters, PhD, postdoc) were from the University of Chicago, Brandeis University, the West Haven, Connecticut, VA Hospital Neuropsychology Laboratory, and Yale University Department of Neurology. When Bonnie is asked how she became interested in Nutrition and Mental Health, she explains that her training in psychology and neuroscience led her to focus on the biological basis of human behaviour. For many years she studied the role of nutrition in mental illness and brain development. Three awards that she feels very honoured by: are her election in 2017 as one of 150 Canadian Difference Makers in Mental Health, the Dr. Rogers Prize for excellence in complementary and alternative medicine because of her research on nutrition and mental disorders, and in 2021 chosen as one of the top7over70 in Calgary. As Bonnie approached retirement, she decided to focus on two tasks. One was knowledge translation -educating the general public about the role of diet in creating vulnerability to mental health problems. From that goal, her book The Better Brain emerged, written for the general public with Professor Julia Rucklidge, and published in 2021 by Harper Collins. Her second goal was to raise funds to support her junior colleagues who were leaving the field because of their inability to convince government funding agencies that scientific research on nutrition and mental health was worthwhile. She established two charitable funds, one in Canada (managed by the Calgary Foundation) and one in the U.S. (managed by the FJC Foundation in New York City). So far, the two funds have attracted over $1 million CAD. All of it has been distributed, mostly to support clinical trials and biomarker research in relation to nutritional treatment of mental health. Scientists in Canada, the U.S., and New Zealand have been recipients of those funds, and now additional money is being sought for further assays of epigenetic, microbiome, and metabolomic indicators of the benefit of micronutrient treatment. Follow Bonnie on Instagram. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your support is deeply appreciated! Find me, Lara, on my Website / Instagram You can support this podcast with any level of donation here. Order The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer Spaces for All Opening and Closing music: Other People's Photographs courtesy of Daniel Zaitchik. Follow Daniel on Spotify.

Can what you eat impact your mental health? While traditional treatments often rely on medications, research suggests that broad-spectrum micronutrients may play a crucial role in supporting mood, resilience, and overall brain function… In this episode, we sit down with Professor Julia Rucklidge, a renowned clinical psychologist and researcher, to explore how nutrition can transform mental well-being. Julia is a professor of psychology at the University of Canterbury, director of Te Puna Toiora, the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Lab, and co-author of The Better Brain, a book that examines how dietary interventions can help treat anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Tune in now to discover: The science behind nutrition and brain health How micronutrient deficiencies contribute to mental disorders Why psychiatric medications alone may not lead to long-term wellness How to counteract drug-induced nutrient depletion Curious to learn more about Julia's groundbreaking research? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

Are there nutritional interventions that can help alleviate symptoms of mental illnesses? While our modern healthcare system frequently prescribes medications to address various conditions, it may be overlooking a powerful solution: broad-spectrum micronutrients in the treatment of mental illness… In this conversation, we connect with Professor Julia Rucklidge to get her take on this intriguing topic. Julia is a professor of psychology and a clinical psychologist at the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury, the director of Te Puna Toiora, the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Lab, and the theme leader in the Child Wellbeing Institute. She is also the co-author of The Better Brain, a book that introduces a cutting-edge approach to treating mental disorders like anxiety, depression, and ADHD with food and nutrients. Join the discussion now to uncover: The importance of challenging the current health paradigm. How to nourish your brain for a stable mood, resilience, and stress resistance. Why many people on psychiatric medications don't stay well long-term.   How to manage drugs that cause nutrient depletion.  Want to follow along with Julia and her work? Click here now! Boost Your Brainpower with 15% OFF!  Fuel your mind with BrainSupreme Supplements and unlock your full potential. Get 15% OFF your order now using this exclusive link: brainsupreme.co/discount/findinggenius Hurry—your brain deserves the best! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Renowned clinical psychologist Professor Julia Rucklidge has spent decades researching the relationship between diet and mental health. Once a sceptic, she has consistently found vitamins and minerals can improve mental health outcomes through controlled trials.

Dr Rucklidge is a world renowned researcher and psychologist. She shares findings from her research in easily digestible pieces and I believe this will give parents and other listeners useful things to think about when working out what to do about nutrition, diet and micronutrients. Her book the better brain is a great resource and I recommend that you read it! Here's the link to the trial that was mentioned at the end of the episode. The M&M Trial investigates the efficacy of micronutrients and mindfulness as interventions for children struggling with emotional dysregulation. https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/research/about-uc-research/research-groups-and-centres/te-puna-toiora-mental-health-and-nutrition-research/The-M-M-Trial

Professor Julia Rucklidge discusses the essential role of nutrition to support resilience in the face of acute stress or trauma in our podcast replay. With our ambassador, Dr Adrian Lopresti, Julia delves into her research and the use of micronutrients to support survivors of natural disasters and acute trauma experiences. Julia also discusses the diets and nutritional status of individuals following a traumatic experience, and how practitioners might best support these people. Julia is generous with both academic and personal anecdotes on the benefits optimal nutrition (supported by nutritional supplementation) has on the individual in a high stress or trauma period and to promote recovery, sharing insights from her experience during the Christchurch earthquakes. We learn about the essential role the B group vitamins play in supporting the production of adrenalin and cortisol required to respond to an acute situation and how nutritional inadequacy may lead to poor mood and sleep regulation. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-stress-resilience-and-practical-prescribing-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-professor-julia Sign up for our monthly newsletter for the latest exclusive clinical tools, articles, and infographics: https://pages.blackmores.com.au/FXM-signup.html ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on fx Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

Dr. Kaplan is a research psychologist and semi-retired Professor from the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine. Dr. Kaplan has over 180 peer-reviewed publications. After retiring from full-time academic research in 2016, she turned her attention to raising the profile of nutrition in mental health. In 2021 she co authored the book The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.  Today, we will discuss The Better Brain. Enjoy the show. https://bonniejkaplan.com https://thebetterbrainbook.com

Can we fix our mental health epidemic with a drastic change in what we eat? That's the question posed by Professor Julia Rucklidge. She's a psychologist and the director of the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group at the University of Canterbury. Her research has focused on the impact of nutrition on brain metabolism, gut microbiome and how our mental health is directly tied to the gut-brain axis. We kōrero with Julia about the findings of her studies and expose the barriers she's faced challenging the status quo, with Scientific institutes unwilling to publish and promote research on the basis that it questions the existing treatments.

On todays podcast we are featuring Bonnie J Kaplan, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health.  Her efforts to educate about the role of nutrition in brain health resulted in her selection in 2017 as one of 150 Canadian Difference Makers in Mental Health, in honour of Canada's 150th birthday. In 2019 she was honoured with the Dr. Rogers Prize for Excellence in Integrative, complementary medicine. In 2021 she was chosen as one of the top “7 Over 70” in Calgary, partly for her book The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge and published by Harper Collins, as well as her two charitable funds supporting research by junior colleagues who study nutrition and mental health (over $1 million CAD distributed). Her primary goal is to bring nutrition education and treatment to the forefront of mental health care.  The best news is Dr. Kaplan is coming to my hometown Parry Sound on November 2nd to present at the Stockey Centre on the topic of “The Importance of Nutrition for Brain Health and Resilience.” This event was going to be hosted at the Parry Sound Hospital but apparently a doctor there was opposed to it who essentially stated her work was not based in science. I found this so hard to believe since Bonnie has spent so much of her life in the field of research, and has 142 peer reviewed publications to prove it. So as a community of passionate people about a food as medicine approach as an incredible tool to enhance mental health we found a way to host her here ANYWAYS and for FREE to the general public. So all are welcome to attend this event which will be held from 1pm – 3pm, November 2nd at the Stockey Center in Parry Sound. All donations are going to two local programs to provide fresh food for their participants at The Drop supporting local youth and Hope Pregnancy Center supporting local pregnant moms. Thanks to Home Depot and Sweet Sobriety for sponsoring this event.  Website: https://bonniejkaplan.com Book: TheBetterBrainbook.com 5 min video on what micronutrients do in the brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWIBf5ALLj4&t=4s Recent essay in Psychiatric Times: https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/nutritional-treatments-the-next-frontier-in-psychiatry A Conversation.com piece I wrote: https://theconversation.com/junk-food-and-the-brain-how-modern-diets-lacking-in-micronutrients-may-contribute-to-angry-rhetoric-170863 And finally, the two charitable funds she manages: In Canada, it is held by the Calgary Foundation. https://calgaryfoundation.org/. Click on DONATE, then enter the word nutrition into the search field and you will find the Nutrition and Mental Health Fund. In the USA, it is held by FJC.org — Click on DONATE, and enter Nutrition and Mental Health Fund into the appropriate field. The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Professor Julia Rucklidge is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury and the Director of Te Puna Toiora, the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Lab.  Professor Rucklidge has been researching the interface of nutrition and mental health for 20 years and has published over 150 empirical papers.  Julia is also the recipient of numerous local and international awards and her TEDx talk, 'The surprisingly dramatic role of nutrition in mental health' has been viewed close to 5 million times, and in 2021 co-authored a book, The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition.  Her online course is free and available here: University of Canterbury: Mental Health and Nutrition. Interested in studying clinical and academic lifestyle medicine, health coaching and new models of care in health and wellbeing?  Check out the JCU postgraduate courses: Grad Cert, Grad Diploma, and Master.  If you find this podcast valuable then subscribing, sharing, rating it 5 stars and leaving a review is appreciated. If you would like to send in your thoughts, insights, opinions, provide feedback or request a topic, please contact me via thegpshow.com  Thank you for listening and your support.

Well, here's some food for thought! Professor Julia Rucklidge joins me today to talk about the profound effect that nutrition has on our mental health. I mean we kind of already know this, don't we? But do we really? Sometimes sitting in conversations like this one is just the reminder we need when it comes to remaining informed and in check around the basic things that hold more than a basic level of accountability when it comes to our mental health.  Amidst a world of extreme fast-paced busy-ness, high stress, and the ever-evolving technological landscape that's moving the needle on connection and nourishment (both social and nutritional) I found this a great conversation and a great reason to grab a handful of spinach to snack on!   SPONSORED BY TESTART FAMILY LAWYERS Website: www.testartfamilylawyers.com.au  PROFESSOR JULIA RUCKLIDGE Website: www.thebetterbrainbook.com  TIFFANEE COOK Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches/ Website: www.rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast/ Instagram:  www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. She has published widely on the important role nutrition plays in preventing and treating mental health challenges. Her bestselling book "The Better Brain", was written with Professor Julia Rucklidge and shares the science that shows good nutrition and micronutrient supplementation can significantly improve mental health outcomes.Hardy Nutritionalshttps://www.hardynutritionals.com/referral code: kicksugarFlorence's courses & coaching programs can be found at:www.FlorenceChristophers.comConnect with Florence on:FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan is Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the author of The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan is Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the author of The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.

Professor Julia Rucklidge discusses the essential role of nutrition to support resilience in the face of acute stress or trauma in our podcast replay. With our ambassador, Dr. Adrian Lopresti, Julia delves into her research and the use of micronutrients to support survivors of natural disasters and acute trauma experiences. Julia also discusses the diets and nutritional status of individuals following a traumatic experience, and how practitioners might best support these people. Julia is generous with both academic and personal anecdotes on the benefits optimal nutrition (supported by nutritional supplementation) has on the individual in a high stress or trauma period and to promote recovery, sharing insights from her experience during the Christchurch earthquakes. We learn about the essential role the B group vitamins play in supporting the production of adrenalin and cortisol required to respond to an acute situation and how nutritional inadequacy may lead to poor mood and sleep regulation. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/replay-stress-resilience-practical-prescribing-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-professor-julia ***DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.***

THE BETTER BRAIN, Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition. Buy "The Better Brain" book! https://thebetterbrainbook.com/ On Amazon: HERE True Hope.com Hardy Nutritionals Bonnie J. Kaplan, PhD is a Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally from Ohio, she did all her training in the US (University of Chicago and Brandeis University). Her interest in the biological basis of behavior led to postdoctoral training and then faculty research in neurophysiology at Yale University Department of Neurology and the West Haven (CT) Veterans Administration Neuropsychology Laboratory until she moved to Canada in 1979. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health, especially the contribution of nutrition to brain development and brain function. She was the founding principal investigator of the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition longitudinal study (ApronStudy.ca). Bonnie has over 180 peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions, and many more invited lectures. After retiring from full-time academic research in 2016, she turned her attention to raising the profile of nutrition in mental health in two ways: a) by focusing on Knowledge Translation, and b) by raising funds to help her junior colleagues who have not yet been able to convince funding agencies that this is an important topic. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, including the Dr. Rogers Prize in September 2019; and selection in 2017 as one of 150 Canadian Difference Makers in Mental Health, in honour of Canada's 150th birthday. In 2021 she was chosen as one of the top “7 Over 70” in Calgary, partly for her book The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge and published by Harper Collins as well as Penguin Random House. The award also was acknowledgement of her establishment of two charitable funds supporting research by junior colleagues who study nutrition and mental health. Those funds have now raised and distributed over $1 million CAD. Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/message

In this lively and informative interview, Professor Bonnie Kaplan and Professor Julia Rucklidge, co-authors of The Better Brain, discuss the vital role of nutrition in mental health, the importance of diet and the right kind of supplementation (spoiler alert: the right type and combination of supplements is crucial). Prof. Bonnie Kaplan, winner of the Rogers Prize for Excellence in Complementary & Alternative Medicine, is a research psychologist at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine. Prof. Julia Rucklidge, director of the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Lab, is a clinical psychologist at the University of Canterbury. Both are experts in the impact of nutrition on the brain and mental health, and have led groundbreaking research supported by rigorous clinical trials.  In this dynamic conversation, they explain why poor nutrition can negatively impact mental health, showing how nutrition affects brain metabolism (the brain is known as the hungriest organ, consuming up to 40% of our nutrients) and why the right combination of micronutrients is vital for good mental health. They reveal the surprising role that combined nutrients play in brain health, and how anxiety, depression, ADHD and stress can be simply and successfully overcome through what we eat and how we supplement.

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan is Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the author of The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan is Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the author of The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.

Dr. Bonnie J Kaplan is Professor Emerita in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, and the author of The Better Brain, written with Professor Julia Rucklidge. She has published widely on the biological basis of developmental disorders and mental health – particularly, the contribution of nutrition to mental health. Her efforts to include nutrition knowledge in the care of people with mental health challenges has earned her a variety of awards, Her primary goal is to influence the way mental health treatment is delivered.

Professor Julia Rucklidge joins Jimi in a fascinating discussion about the role micronutrients play in our health and mental wellness. As a clinical psychologist and researcher, Julia has carried out extensive research into the impact of micronutrients on our bodies and minds and in this illuminating episode she explains why she has devoted her professional life to this field. In her clinical work Julia noticed an incredible number of patients not responding to traditional models and medications and she marveled at the complete lack of formal nutrition training given to psychologists and other medical professionals. Pursuing her own understanding of how our modern diet impacts mental health, Julia landed in a niche area of research and in this episode she uses her profound knowledge to help us understand why the current medical model isn't working and why she is such a strong advocate for increasing our uptake of micronutrients as a viable solution to low mental or physical health. Julia believes that the messages we receive from the food industry are problematic. Not even using micro nutrients as a selling point, they focus on fats, carbs and protein which completely overshadows the importance of micronutrients. “(Micronutrients) are involved in EVERYTHING that is happening in your brain in terms of brain metabolism. So the making of all chemicals that are important for brain messaging, we call them neurotransmitters, (serotonin, dopamine, adrenaline). In order to make those neurotransmitters that are so important for signalling they need the vitamins and minerals present to help enzymes. Enzymes are coded by your DNA, your DNA makes these enzymes and then it needs these vitamins and minerals in order to operate at their best. If you're not getting those minerals and vitamins from your diet we cannot make vitamins and minerals other than Vitamin D and a few B vitamins that our microbes can do. We are dependent on our food to get these minerals and vitamins.” So, what is the impact of supplementation of micronutrients on mental fitness? How do we know if we're getting enough micronutrients? When is supplementation a good way forward? What health indicators should we be taking notice of in relation to our nutrition? Jimi and Julia answer these questions and a lot more - explaining why a good nutritional foundation is vital to good mental fitness and how having an adequate supply of micronutrients helps us support our brain in times of great stress. LINKS: Book - The Better Brain https://thebetterbrainbook.com/ Website: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/contact-us/people/julia-rucklidge.html

This week on the podcast, we released an amazing episode with Professor Julia Rucklidge. Today, in this Healthy Bite, I want to talk about how important for health practitioners to have both scepticism and curiosity. Join me in this discussion as I extract some of the highlights of my conversation with Julia. I have also shared the names of upcoming guests including a doctor who specialises in chronic fatigue, and a world leader in education. Tune in to find out more! ----  You can also watch this episode at https://drronehrlich.com/  ----- TIME TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH? Join me in my online health programs.  ----- CONNECT WITH ME You can ask questions via social media using my Instagram or Facebook or TikTok or YouTube page.

In this episode, I spoke with Professor Julia Rucklidge. Julia is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the School of Psychology, Speech, and Hearing at the University of Canterbury. Originally from Toronto, she did her training in neurobiology at McGill University and her Master's and Ph.D. at the University of Calgary. She is regularly featured across social media, newspaper, radio, and TV and has given over 100 invited talks across the world on her work on nutrition and mental health. Her 2014 TEDx talk has been viewed over 1.5 million times. In this conversation, we discussed her interests in nutrition and mental illness, her own researches, and the wonderful book she co-authored, The Better Brain: How Nutrition Will Help You Overcome Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and Stress. We touched on PTSD as well, which we also discussed. It's such an important topic, so inspiring, so empowering, and even more relevant today than ever before.   For more on Prof Julia Rucklidge, see: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/contact-us/people/julia-rucklidge.html   The Better Brain website: https://thebetterbrainbook.com   You can also follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucmentalhealthandnutrition/   CREDITS: Host: Dr Ron Ehrlich Guest: Prof Julia Rucklidge  Producer: Amelia Navascues ----  You can also watch this episode at https://drronehrlich.com/  ----- TIME TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH? Join me in my online health programs.  ----- CONNECT WITH ME You can ask questions via social media using my Instagram or Facebook or TikTok or YouTube page.

Julia Rucklidge, PhD is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Julia has over 130 peer-reviewed publications and textbook contributions and is currently on the executive committee for the International Society of Nutritional Psychiatry Research.Julia was named in the Top 100 Most Influential Women in New Zealand in both 2015 and 2018 and is a world leader in Nutritional Psychiatry research, investigating the role of micronutrients regarding mental illnesses such as ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, stress and PTSD.In this episode we discuss:• Julia's background and how her interest in nutrition and mental illness evolved• Conventional treatments vs lifestyle practices for improved mental state• The important link between nutrition and mental health and neuroscience• The role of micronutrients in the manifestation of mental illness• The changing food system, our consumption of ultra-processed food and concerns regarding mental illness• Optimal eating patterns for improved mental health• Julia's research regarding the mental health benefits of micronutrient supplementation following traumatic events including earthquakes, floods and mass shootings• Julia's Mental Health and Nutrition online short course• Julia's book, 'The Better Brain',  co-authored with Dr Bonnie KaplanYou can view Julia's TEDx talk here.To view all the links to the websites and documents, make sure you visit the show notes on our website. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave us a review and share this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.

This week on the podcast Mikki talks to Professor Julia Rucklidge about her research around mental health and nutrients, and the recently released book The Better Brain. We chatted about how she got into the field, her early discoveries in nutrients and ADHD before turning her attention to post traumatic stress disorder post the Christchurch Earthquakes. We also discuss why the field of psychology hasn't embraced nutrients as therapy, and the appropriate use of medication for mood disorders. Mikki spoke to Julia while she was in MIQ back from a trip to the UK for family reasons, and they discuss the impact Julia noted of COVID lockdowns on the population, as the UK was just opening up. A really interesting, thought-provoking discussion.Julia Rucklidge, PhD, is Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. Originally from Toronto, she did her training in neurobiology (McGill) and clinical psychology (University of Calgary). Her interests in nutrition and mental illness grew out of her own research showing poor outcomes for children with significant psychiatric illness, despite receiving conventional treatments for their conditions. For the last 14 years, she has been investigating the role of micronutrients in the expression of mental illness, with a specific focus on ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety and PTSD associated with the Canterbury earthquakes. Her current research interests can be found at www.mentalhealthandnutrition.co.nz, and her research  at http://www.psyc.canterbury.ac.nz/people/rucklidge.shtmlJulia Ted Talk: https://www.tedxchristchurch.com/julia-rucklidgeThe Better Brain https://www.penguin.co.nz/books/the-better-brain-9781785043567https://mikkiwilliden.com/mondays-matter#getstartedhttps://mikkiwilliden.com/https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/mikkiwilliden/https://linktr.ee/mikkiwilliden

In this episode, Hannah speaks to Professor Julia Rucklidge about the exciting field of Nutritional Psychiatry and her research into supplementation and its impact on psychiatric conditions. Julia is so insightful and does such a wonderful job of translating her scientific findings into layman's terms. I would highly highly recommend reading her book for yourself but if you want more information before doing so, head to her website. You can follow her on Instagram here, and if you want to hear more you can watch her Ted Talk.

In this episode, we bring you the recording of Professor Julia Rucklidge's lecture. Julia is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury and co-author of a recently released book The Better Brain. Here Julia discusses building a better brain; the foods and nutrients for optimal mental health.Over the coming months, Evidence Based Eating NZ is delivering a series of health-focused public lectures that highlight the power of plant-based whole foods to restore health to all New Zealanders.The Christchurch event, held on 22 May 2021, was themed ‘Our GP Frontline' and this recording is part 1 of the 3 Christchurch lectures.There are more events still to come, in Dunedin, Wellington and Auckland - please visit the Evidence Based Eating NZ website for more details and to register.Be sure to tag @TheLentilIntervention and help us reach more people by subscribing, reviewing, and sharing this episode with your friends and family.Please support our work and enable us to deliver more content by buying us a coffee.

You're worth taking care of #3 Diet and Nutrition (Professor Julia Rucklidge) As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, we will be releasing daily episodes discussing different types of treatments and therapies available for your mental health.  Approaching professional mental health support can be a leap into the unknown for a lot of people. For the last 13 months we have been asking you to open up and talk about your mental health, and we feel as though it is imperative for us to now demonstrate to you that when you are ready to talk, there is somebody that is ready to listen.  For a lot of people, therapy and medical treatment can feel scary and approaching it can often feel like a step into the unknown. We know that this process requires a significant amount of emotional energy. Therefore, in order to try and make this process more simplified and less intimidating, we are releasing seven episodes, each of which discuss a different variety of mental health therapy.  We are joined today by Professor Julia Rucklidge, Professor of Clinical Psychology at  theUniversity of Canterbury in New Zealand. We'll be discussing diet and nutrition, and the impact it can have on your mental health. To find out more about Julia, you can find her on Twitter @JuliaRucklidge

Professor Julia Rucklidge is a clinal psychologist and the director of the mental health and nutrition group at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. This discussion covers many topics but chiefly, why have we underplayed the role of nutrition in relation to mental health and why is nutrition so crucial to our mental well-being. Professor Rucklidge's book “the better brain” is out next month and her free online course is available now!

My guest today is an absolute trailblazer who I believe will impact mental health treatments in a very dramatic way. She's a Professor of clinical psychology who specialises in nutritional interventions for a wide range of mental disorders and today we discuss her research, as well as how the skulduggery of drug companies distorts medical research to deceive the general public in pretty shocking ways. My guest today is Professor Julia Rucklidge and this episode is not to be missed if you know anyone suffering from stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bi-polar disorder and low mood.For those interested in finding out more about Julia and her work, click hereHer upcoming book is available now on kindle and soon on paperback here at amazonIf you'd like a discount code for the nutrients used in the clinical trials, go to mindbodybrain.com.au/podcast

Professor Julia Rucklidge PhD is director of the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group at the University of Canterbury and a pioneer of research on mental health and nutrition. Her research has explored the impact of nutritional interventions in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adults, anxiety and stress in adults and children following catastrophe, insomnia, premenstrual syndrome, depression, addictions, emotion dysregulation and more. In this interview she shares her extraordinary work, its powerful implications, and her radical vision for the future of psychiatric care. Further reading: Rucklidge JJ, et al. Vitamin-mineral treatment improves aggression and emotional regulation in children with ADHD: a fully blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2018;59(3):232‐246. Sarris J, , et al. Nutritional medicine as mainstream in psychiatry. Lancet Psychiatry. 2015;2(3):271‐274. Rucklidge JJ, et al. Shaken but unstirred? Effects of micronutrients on stress and trauma after an earthquake: RCT evidence comparing formulas and doses. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2012;27(5):440‐454.

Professor Julia Rucklidge PhD is director of the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group at the University of Canterbury and a pioneer of research on mental health and nutrition. Her research has explored the impact of nutritional interventions in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adults, anxiety and stress in adults and children following catastrophe, insomnia, premenstrual syndrome, depression, addictions, emotion dysregulation and more. In this interview she shares her extraordinary work, its powerful implications, and her radical vision for the future of psychiatric care. Further reading: Rucklidge JJ, et al. Vitamin-mineral treatment improves aggression and emotional regulation in children with ADHD: a fully blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2018;59(3):232‐246. Sarris J, , et al. Nutritional medicine as mainstream in psychiatry. Lancet Psychiatry. 2015;2(3):271‐274. Rucklidge JJ, et al. Shaken but unstirred? Effects of micronutrients on stress and trauma after an earthquake: RCT evidence comparing formulas and doses. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2012;27(5):440‐454.

Professor Julia Rucklidge is a Canadian-born clinical psychologist who is the director of the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. Her research has centered on mental health and nutrition.For the past decasde, the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group has been running clinical trials investigating the role of broad-spectrum micronutrients on people with mental illness, specifically ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety and stress.In 2014 presented a TEDx talk called “The surprisingly dramatic role of nutrition in Mental Health” which has had over 1.5 millions views.She has over 100 peer reviewed publications In this Podcast we discuss:- What types of foods have been scientifically studied to improve our Mental Health- How the current system of treating people with Mental Health issues is not good enough.- How the brain is the hungriest organ of your body and why it needs Macro and Micro Nutrients. - Julias research of how Nutrition is having a really positive impact on Peoples Mental Wellbeing- The state of Mental Health in the world and how she is aiming to improve it. Julia's Links:Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dqXHHCc5lAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthandnutrition/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucmentalhealthandnutrition/?hl=enEmail where you can find out more information about Julia's Work: mentalhealthnutrition@canterbury.ac.nzEnergi Impact:Website: https://impact.energi.worldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/energiimpact/Energi Core: Website: https://www.energi.worldKu Coin Exchange: https://www.kucoin.comHost:Nicholas Corliss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholas.corliss/

Professor Julia Rucklidge has been researching the link between diet, nutrients and mental health and in this interview we talk about that work.  We also discuss her childhood and background growing up in Canada, how she got into this field, what the research is actually showing and what it was like to give a TEDx talk that has almost a million views.   To learn more visit: https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthandnutrition/ TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dqXHHCc5lA University page: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/schools-and-departments/psychology/research/mental-health-nutrition/ From the website: "The aim of our research group is to find nutritional interventions that are effective in treating psychiatric/psychological illness. At our lab, we independently test new, groundbreaking multinutrient formulae, probiotics and other natural, beneficial substances. We run studies on many different psychological disorders, including ADHD (in both adults and children), addictions, depression and stress. We use all kinds of different trial designs to test these products, including multiple baseline designs, open label, and the ‘gold standard’ of clinical testing, the randomised, placebo-controlled trial (RCT). We are not employed by the manufacturers of these products; we have no interest in getting a good result for them. All we’re interested in is finding real treatments that work, for the good of people affected by psychological illnesses."  

When it comes to mental health, can supplements play a therapeutic role, or are they just "expensive urine?" Well thanks to researcher Professor Julia Rucklidge from Massey University, we have some answers. Prof Rucklidge has been able to show that supplemental nutrients, even just a decent multi-vitamin mineral supplement, can have beneficial effects on both mood and cognition, even helping to lessen the need for anti-depressants in children with behavioural disorders. Prof Rucklidge joins us today to share her insights into how, with a few simple interventions we could alleviate a considerable amount of mental illness burden plaguing our communities. Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/content/supplements-benefit-mental-health-julia-rucklidge *****DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.*****

Episode 117: Professer Julia Rucklidge from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand discusses some of her research looking at using micronutrient provision in the treatment of mental health disorders, ADHD, depression and PTSD. Clinical psychologist Professor Julia Rucklidge explores a range of scientific research, including her own, showing the significant role played by nutrition in mental health or illness. Julia J Rucklidge, PhD is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. Originally from Toronto, she did her training in neurobiology (McGill) and Clinical Psychology (University of Calgary). Her interests in nutrition and mental illness grew out of her own research showing poor outcomes for children with significant psychiatric illness despite receiving conventional treatments for their conditions. For the last 8 years, she has been investigating the role of micronutrients in the expression of mental illness, specifically ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, anxiety and more recently, stress and PTSD associated with the Canterbury earthquakes.