Nutrition for Mental Health Experts 2025

Ever wondered where to turn for expert insights on nutrition and brain health? I am Dr. Jenna Stedman, a dedicated Cognitive Performance Dietitian on a mission to enhance mental performance and promote optimal brain health through innovative nutrition strategies in my Mindful Nutrition Program. As a highly organized and motivated professional, I specialize in conducting comprehensive dietary assessments, personalized clinical counseling, creating and delivering engaging nutrition education programs, and utilizing my expertise in analyzing body composition and clinical labs. I am a dynamic and engaging speaker, sought after for wellness events where I passionately share insights on nutrition strategies for cognitive enhancement and overall well-being. I am the proud founder of Master Nutrition Lab, a groundbreaking platform committed to providing you with the essential skills and knowledge to optimize your brain health through strategic nutrition. Join me on this journey toward a sharper, healthier mind.

Ever wondered where to turn for expert insights on nutrition and brain health? I am Dr. Jenna Stedman, a dedicated Cognitive Performance Dietitian on a mission to enhance mental performance and promote optimal brain health through innovative nutrition strategies in my Mindful Nutrition Program. As a highly organized and motivated professional, I specialize in conducting comprehensive dietary assessments, personalized clinical counseling, creating and delivering engaging nutrition education programs, and utilizing my expertise in analyzing body composition and clinical labs. I am a dynamic and engaging speaker, sought after for wellness events where I passionately share insights on nutrition strategies for cognitive enhancement and overall well-being. I am the proud founder of Master Nutrition Lab, a groundbreaking platform committed to providing you with the essential skills and knowledge to optimize your brain health through strategic nutrition. Join me on this journey toward a sharper, healthier mind.

​Lisa Ackerman is a board-certified functional medicine nutritionist and the founder of Well Fed Wellness, where she guides clients towards better health with science-backed, judgment-free coaching. She holds an M.S. in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is completing a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition at Maryland University of Integrative Health. She specializes in gut health, mental health, and metabolic health and loves that a job exists where she can talk about food and nutrition all day long.

Peter Brukner is a specialist sports and exercise physician with a special interest in nutrition. Peter is the founding partner and Chair of the not-for-profit charity SugarByHalf, and the app-based program Defeat Diabetes. Peter is the founding partner of Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne and Professor of Sports Medicine at Latrobe University. A founding Executive Member of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians, he served two terms as President and played a key role in establishing sports medicine as a medical specialty in Australia. Peter is the co-author of the widely used text book Clinical Sports Medicine and has been team physician for professional football clubs as well as national athletics, swimming, soccer and men’s hockey teams including Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Peter was the Socceroos Team Doctor at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Science at Liverpool Football Club from 2010-2012 and Australian cricket team doctor form 2012-17.

Dr. Neelofer Basaria is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach with a robust background in Biochemistry and Public Health Practice. As the founder of a transformative coaching practice rooted in gut health, hormonal balance, and emotional healing, she combines evidence-based research protocols with real-world application to help women achieve lasting well-being beyond short-term fixes. With over a decade of experience in the health and wellness field, Dr. Basaria is a sought-after professional in evidence-based lifestyle medicine, particularly for her ability to translate complex scientific insights into practical, personalized wellness strategies. Her work empowers high-functioning women to overcome chronic symptoms at the root through gut repair, nervous system regulation, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and mindset rewiring rather than simply managing them at the surface level. Her signature program, Beyond Weight Loss, has guided hundreds of women through physical, mental, and emotional breakthroughs. Her expertise spans gut-brain health, emotional wellness, therapeutic nutrition, mindful eating, metabolic resilience, and the science of sustainable habit change, making her a go-to expert for media coverage on topics such as weight loss, aging, emotional wellness, hormones, and gut-mind connection. Dr. Basaria is a trusted contributor to media outlets, and her voice has been featured across podcasts, health panels, and radio. She brings both clinical depth and storytelling clarity to every conversation, offering reporters fresh, research-backed perspectives that resonate with today’s wellness-conscious audience. "People don’t just need more information, they need the right translation and real transformation. That’s where I come in: bridging the gap between research and real-life change." To feature Dr. Basaria or request commentary, please send an email to info@drbasaria.com

Wouldn't it be great if we all had a manual that explains how our brain works?Follow me to find out more about how your brain works and why meta-cognition—thinking about thinking—is essential in our fast-changing world.Learn to optimise brain function, build better habits with ease, overcome biases, navigate mental rigidity, and manage emotions, for clearer, creative thinking and better decisions.We’re all prone to being fooled by the 2-3kg mass of sensitive and sophisticated cells we use to evaluate the world. And we've been sucked into technology because it hijacks the brains natural desire for novel stimuli.But, when we apply neuroscientific principles to our daily choices, it allows us to optimise our brain function, enhance leadership, improve teamwork, and drive organizational success.>>> Through in-person and online programs, I help leaders, teams, and high achievers apply neuroscience to enhance cognitive function, reduce chronic stress, recover from burnout, and improve clarity of thought, creativity, decision-making, learning, and mental health.'Delia’s insight into what the brain needs to be fed - and what it’s not getting anymore - explains the energy, weight, fatigue and memory woes that are plaguing the modern brain! Using a unique mix of psychology and neurology, Delia’s genius around the stressed brain, sugar addictions, caffeine cravings and the ever-expanding muffin-top waistline, are unsurpassed! Delia provides hope, answers and solutions!'Tanya T, Los Angeles, Entrepreneur.

On the quest to find the best way to forever health& fitnessExercise Physiologist (ESSA), Nutritionist, Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCA), Sports Coach (SMA), Personal Trainer, FitGenes practitioner, Matrix Fitness Australia master trainer

Dr. Ishdeep Narang is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. He is the founder of ACES Psychiatry in Orlando, FL, where he provides expert, empathetic care. Dr. Narang earned his medical degree from Government Medical College, Amritsar, India. He completed his Psychiatry Residency at Case Western Reserve University / MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio. Following residency, he pursued advanced specialization through a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Elmhurst, NY, where he also served as Chief Fellow. He is board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). He holds an active medical license in Florida and New York and is ECFMG certified. He is dedicated to mental health advocacy and public education, actively creating online resources and combating stigma.

I’m Patricia Singh, PhD, LPCC — a licensed clinical counselor in New Mexico, California, Colorado, and Nevada with more than 20 years in addiction medicine, trauma recovery, and behavioral health leadership. Along the way, I’ve developed community-based programs, supervised clinicians, and become a certified continuing education provider training others in ethics, harm reduction, and domestic violence offender response. But here’s the juicy part: I’m also the co-author of Mycelopause: Uncovering the Magic of Menopause Through Psilocybin, blending women’s health, psychedelics, and humor to reimagine what midlife can mean. My current passion is Internal Family Systems (IFS) and other integrative approaches that honor both science and soul. Whether I’m leading women’s circles, speaking on podcasts like Set and Setting with April Pride or Dr. Taz, or guiding clients through healing breakthroughs, my mission is the same: to make deep psychological work accessible, a little playful, and always transformative.

Erena DiGonis, LCSW-R is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Clinical Anxiety and Trauma Treatment Professional. She is also certified in Brainspotting and trained in EMDR. Erena has twenty-one years of practical and professional experience as an active clinician, teacher, and supervisor. She has worked in a variety of community, psychiatric, in-home, and private practice settings with hundreds of complex cases. Erena is a sought-after writer, speaker, and consultant and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Psychology Today, Reader’s Digest, Women's Health, and MEL magazine. She has reviewed book proposals for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and is an Advisory Board Member for the CPTSD Foundation. Erena serves as the Founder and Continuing Education Director of EngagedMinds, a national Continuing Education business providing training for Counselors, Social Workers, and Therapists.

Being healthy is FINALLY delicious! And calming. And builds resilience. And helps us manage stress and find balance in all aspects of our lives.As a foodie, I understand the challenges with balancing interesting, fun and amazing meals with whole, real, healthy food. Changing our diets is a process, not something to be overhauled in a day and it doesn't mean life as we know it is over. AND it's only one pillar of health.I help people (individual and corporate audiences) discover the benefits of the six pillars of health: physical (nutrition and movement), mental, social, sleep, stress and spirituality. I offer easy and manageable tricks and techniques through workshops, lunch and learns, coaching and cooking to achieve a healthier life while healing and prevent ailments.My goal is to inspire others through a personalized healthy lifestyle, to Find their Happy.See my websites for more information: --> http://www.happyeatshealthy.com/--> http://www.moniquecostello.com/

Dr. Lesser Allen is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to helping individuals deepen their self-understanding and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and resilience. She provides individual therapy for adolescents and adults, parenting coaching/consultation, and virtual “Hold the Mother” workshops for new mothers exploring identity and transition. Dr. Lesser Allen specializes in life transitions, parenthood, perinatal mental health, relationship dynamics, complex family dynamics, identity development, borderline personality traits, and career stress.

I am a Board Certified Psychiatrist, Duke MBA graduate, and founder of shrinkMD, a national virtual mental health platform dedicated to providing accessible, high quality psychiatric care to adults. With over a decade of clinical experience, I’ve treated individuals from all walks of life ranging from high performing executives and elite athletes to students and underserved populations. My approach blends deep clinical insight with the strategic thinking of a healthcare entrepreneur, giving me a unique lens into the future of mental health care. My background in sports psychiatry includes consulting roles with professional organizations like the NFL and Jacksonville Jaguars, where I’ve supported athletes in navigating performance pressure, identity challenges, and psychological recovery from injury. These experiences have sharpened my focus on mental resilience, optimization, and the intricate connection between mind and body. I'm widely recognized for my work in urgent care psychiatry, helping patients find rapid, effective relief from acute mental health challenges without the long wait times that plague traditional systems. At shrinkMD, I lead a care model rooted in the biopsychosocial and spiritual framework, ensuring that every individual is treated as more than a diagnosis honoring their unique history, strengths, and personal bandwidth. Beyond clinical care, I’m deeply committed to addressing the systemic barriers that keep people from accessing mental health services whether that’s a lack of providers, financial constraints, stigma, or outdated delivery models. My work sits at the intersection of mental health innovation, digital health, and patient centered care, and I’m passionate about changing the narrative around what psychiatric support can look like in today’s world. I am a trusted voice on a range of topics, including telepsychiatry, burnout, workplace mental health, healthcare equity, emotional wellness, performance psychology, and the future of virtual care. I provide clear, concise, and thought provoking commentary that connects clinical science with real life relevance whether it's for national media, healthcare publications, or expert panels. If you're seeking an authoritative, articulate, and forward thinking mental health expert, I’m available to provide expert insight, commentary, and collaborative thought leadership.

Number one international bestselling author, award-winning nutritional therapist and aesthetician specialising in women’s health, Alison Bladh has over 35 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She is dedicated to helping women 40+ improve energy, balance hormones, enhance skin health and regain confidence through evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle strategies and inside-out beauty. Combining her functional medicine approach with her CIDESCO training in aesthetics, she offers a unique blend of expertise that addresses both internal health and external appearance. Alison’s work has been featured in national and international media including OK! Magazine, Woman & Home, Daily Mirror and Hälsa.

April Likins is a board-certified health coach and nationally recognized stress and burnout expert, triple-trained through Duke Integrative Medicine, the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and Precision Nutrition. Her insights and personal story have been featured in Mantra Wellness, Better Humans, Wellbeing Magazine, Authority Magazine, and on 50+ podcasts worldwide. After hitting burnout and experiencing a total health collapse following her father’s death, April turned her pain into purpose. Now, she’s fiercely committed to helping leaders and high-achieving professionals move from burnout and survival mode to clarity, resilience, and vibrant well-being. Learn more at www.aprillikins.com

I'm not your typical nutritionist. I teach busy women science-based tools, to self-manage their energy, focus, weight, gut, and hormone health ...so that they look, feel, and work well. I offer science-based Nutrition and Lifestyle advice that's been proven to work. 1:1 consults, on-line classes, and as a keynote speaker. In organisations, I speak on all thing's wellness (Work + Well series). Curated for professionals these are designed to empower people with the tools they need to stay well. Current seminars are: . Fuel your success (How to get the energy you need to succeed) . Stress RX (Resilience Remedies) . Work-Life-Hormone Balance (Female-specific advice for all ages including Perimenopause & beyond). I do all of this while continuing to contract in senior Project roles - so I live what I teach daily. You'll also find me at the Auckland Executive Club as President in a volunteer role - a not-for-profit club that exists to develop women of all ages, groups, industries and backgrounds in business.

Dr. Rimas Geiga is a distinguished professional with a diverse skill set, serving as a Medical Doctor, Registered Dietician, and Clinic Nutritionist. With a solid foundation in healthcare, he plays a pivotal role as a private advisor to a consortium of companies operating in the health and wellness sector, offering valuable insights and strategic guidance. In addition to his advisory role, Dr. Geiga is actively engaged in hospital work, bringing his expertise to the forefront of patient care. His commitment to providing quality healthcare is evident in his contributions to the medical field, where he tirelessly works to enhance the well-being of those under his care. Beyond his medical pursuits, Dr. Geiga finds joy in various hobbies that contribute to his well-rounded personality. An avid enthusiast of culinary arts, he explores the world of flavors through his cooking endeavors. Dr. Geiga also embraces an active lifestyle, indulging in cycling adventures that not only promote physical fitness but also reflect his passion for outdoor activities. Wine tasting stands out as another of Dr. Geiga's interests, where he enjoys unraveling the complexities of different varietals and appreciating the artistry behind each bottle. His love for travel allows him to explore diverse cultures, further broadening his perspectives and enriching his experiences. Dr. Rimas Geiga's multifaceted professional background, combined with his dedication to health and wellness, showcases a holistic approach to his career. His commitment to patient care, coupled with a vibrant array of hobbies, underscores his well-balanced and dynamic presence in both the medical and personal spheres of life.

I'm a registered nutritionist and sport and exercise nutritionist specialising in type-2 diabetes, obesity, and chronic disease prevention.I currently work as a Senior Content Designer for Second Nature where my main role is writing education content articles for our programme. Alongside this, I also develop audio content and educational infographics. Alongside my responsibilities in content, I also write guides for our website to boost SEO as well as run our social media channels.

I have received my Master's Degree in Human Nutrition, as well as completed my undergraduate degree in community health and athletic training. In 2019, I was chosen to be a board member of the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition, currently, I am the sitting Vice-Chair. I have been working in the Functional Medicine field for over a decade. My experience expands a myriad of populations and needs. Areas of interest include but are not limited to; digestive health, female hormones, anxiety, and eating disorders. I am passionate about healing the body through nutrition, by facilitating detailed nutrition consultations with an emphasis on the root cause of the disorder and/or disease in the body. I have taught several in-house and corporate classes, as well as, co-host a weekly radio broadcast.

Dr Fiona Dowman, is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and addiction specialist based in London. She is the founder of Purple Bridge Psychology and host of the Drink Less Booze. Live How You Choose Podcast. She has expertise in alcohol reduction, mindful drinking, mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. With over a decade of experience in private practice, the NHS and third sector, she helps people to change their relationship with alcohol and live the life they truly want. Dr Dowman's insights have been featured in HuffPost UK and Health.com, and she’s shared her expertise as a podcast guest, offering real-world strategies to help people gain control over their drinking.