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Raising the Bar Christchurch 2023Is Our Toxic Food Environment Contributing to the Mental Health Crisis? - By Julia RucklidgeIn this episode, explore the powerful link between what we eat and how we feel with clinical psychologist Professor Julia Rucklidge. As rates of mental health issues rise, Julia shares the growing scientific evidence that our modern diets may be part of the problem—and the solution.Learn how simple changes to nutrition, and the right supplementation, could offer a new path for supporting mental wellbeing.2025-06-111h 05
Learn with Sue - Walk and TalkWalk and Talk - An invitation to eavesdrop with Julia RucklidgeIt was great to speak with Julia Rucklidge recently. It was a very insightful conversation and supports much of what I’ve shared before around our microbiome and the impact of what we eat. We talked about the importance of micronutrients, the impact on anxiety and depression, ADHD, and new research around pregnant mums. Julia also shared the importance of having micronutrients during pregnancy to help with pre-natal depression as well as birth outcomes. We looked at the impact of having to change the ‘whole system’ as we now have highly processe...2025-05-1355 min
HERHealth PodcastAVA Conversations - Feeding the Brain: An Interview with Dr. Bonnie KaplanIn this episode, we sit down with renowned researcher Dr. Bonnie Kaplan to explore the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health. Drawing on decades of research and clinical insight, Dr. Kaplan breaks down how micronutrients play a critical role in brain function, emotional regulation, and even the prevention of mental health conditions like dementia and mood disorders.We discuss:How what we eat directly influences our mental well-beingThe most essential micronutrients for cognitive and emotional healthPractical tips for clinicians and patients on integrating nutrition into mental health care2025-04-2337 min
Beyond Trauma74 | Feeding Your Mind: Nutrition's Profound Role in Mental Health | Dr. Bonnie J. KaplanIn 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...2025-02-1755 min
The Good Question PodcastMental Wellness: How Nutrition Supports Brain Health With Professor Julia RucklidgeCan 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, de...2025-02-1338 min
Finding Genius PodcastNourishing The Mind: How Nutrition Transforms Mental Health With Professor Julia RucklidgeAre 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 th...2025-02-1139 min
Patrick Holford: Simple Wisdom for a Healthy LifeBuilding Healthy Children’s Brains & Healthy Mothers in PregnancyTo what extent is a child’s mental health set in pregnancy? What can women do in pregnancy to ensure optimal mental health for their child? Also, what happens to women’s brains and mental health when their nutrition is sub-optimal in pregnancy? How can we help children and teenagers to achieve their full potential for mental health?
In this podcast, I'm speaking to Julia Rucklidge, Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology and the Director of the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Group at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
Learn more...2025-01-101h 22
A Sense of Hope - By Helen Duyvestyn from One LifeCan nutrients change your life? Nutrients and Mental Health with Professor Julia RucklidgeCan nutrients change your life?
Professor Julia Rucklidge has been studying the impact of nutrient supplementation on mental health for over 15 years.
She became interested in the impact of micronutrients on mental health after hearing about Canadian families who were using nutrients to treat their children with Bipolar Disorder.
So far - she has investigated micronutrients in the treatment of: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adults, anxiety and stress in adults and children following the Christchurch earthquakes, insomnia, premenstrual syndrome, depression, addictions, emotion dysregulation and perinatal depression.
Join us for...2024-12-221h 18
The O-Studio PodcastBrain Food | The connection between diet and mental health with Dr. Julia RucklidgeIn this episode, we sit down with Professor Dr. Julia Rucklidge, a world-renowned expert in nutritional psychology, to explore the powerful connection between nutrition and mental well-being. Julia shares her groundbreaking research on how micronutrients can prevent and treat conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD and stress.We discuss how modern diets can often fail us, the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and practical steps to nourish your brain and body through food. Whether you're curious about the science of food or looking for actionable ways to improve your mental health, this conversation is packed with insights that could...2024-12-032h 03
The Huddle Wisdom PodcastEP108 | Nutrition and Mental Health | Interview with Professor Julia RucklidgeDr 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....2024-10-0154 min
FX Medicine Podcast CentralREPLAY: Stress resilience and practical prescribing with Dr Adrian Lopresti and Professor Julia RucklidgeProfessor 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...2024-09-0200 min
Choses à Savoir SANTEQuel est le lien entre malbouffe et dépression ?Si l’impact de l’alimentation ultra-transformée sur notre santé n’était pas encore suffisamment clair, deux chercheuses en nutrition et santé mentale ont récemment publié un état des lieux quant au lien entre la malbouffe et les symptômes dépressifs. Le constat est sans appel : une alimentation pauvre en micro-nutriments déclenche un phénomène appelé « faim cérébrale », qui peut entrainer des difficultés à réguler ses émotions, mais aussi davantage de violence verbale et de manifestations de dépression.Un rapport clairement établi depuis plusieurs annéesEn 2021, deux autrices scienti...2024-08-1202 min
Truehope CastEP153: The Better BrainDr. Bonnie 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...2024-06-0645 min
Goodfellow UnitNutrition and mental healthJulia Rucklidge provides an update on the relationship between nutrition and mental health. She explores the current state of mental health in the nation and delves into the role of diet. Additionally, she explores whether a 'good diet' alone is sufficient for optimal mental health, what micronutrients are, and when we should consider them for our patients.2024-04-3034 min
The Health Spot With Omar - Alternative Solutions Podcast018 - Patrick Holford - Optimum Nutrition - Patrick Holford - Optimum Nutrition, Dementia, Covid, Cholesterol & The Natural Way to DieIn this Episode I talk with the legendary Patrick Holford.
Patrick is a Nutritionist, Entrepreneur, Author of over 45 books, selling millions worldwide and a pioneer in innovative approaches to health problems using nutrition.
He has spent 40 years studying health and what helps people reclaim it – not with drugs, but with a good, healthy diet, lifestyle and natural remedies. He has discovered drug free solutions for staying free from diabetes, heart disease, some cancer, Alzheimer’s and other preventable diseases.
In this episode we talk
- Covid 19
- Alzheimer's
- Cholesterol
- Homocysteine
- Coffee
- What is the natural way to d...2024-03-031h 26
Revolving Door Syndrome#35 - Professor Julia Rucklidge - How Your Gut Microbiome Impacts AnxietyCan 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 t...2024-01-301h 06
The Paul Taylor Podcast | Expert in Hardiness and Mental FitnessRethinking Mental Health For A Better Brain, By Trailblazing ProfessorJulia RucklidgeToday's podcast is with the awesome Professor Julia Rucklidge - a Professor of Psychology and a Clinical Psychologist in 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, theme leader in the Child Wellbeing Institute, and co-author of The Better Brain jointly published by Penguin Random House and Harper Collins in 2021. For over a decade, her lab has been running clinical trials investigating the role of broad-spectrum micronutrients in the treatment of mental illness, including ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety and stress. Juli...2023-12-151h 15
Food Junkies PodcastEpisode 147: Bonnie J Kaplan, PhDOn todays podcast Molly and I interview Bonnie J Kaplan, PhD. Bonnie 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...2023-10-201h 03
The Hardy BrainAttacks on Nutrition Research for Mental Health with Julia RucklidgeJulia Rucklidge Ph.D., clinical psychologist, TEDx Speaker (5million+), and author shares her frustration with the system in her pursuit to scientifically validate the astonishing effects that micronutrients can have on people suffering from mental health conditions. For startling stats, clinical data, and everyday brain-health recommendations purchase her book The Better Brain and find her at: https://thebetterbrainbook.com/julia-j-rucklidge2023-10-1847 min
The GP Show#176 Mental Health and Nutrition 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 Redu...2023-09-081h 20
Roll With The PunchesThe Dramatic Role of Nutrition in Mental Health | Professor Julia Rucklidge - 626Well, 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 t...2023-07-0643 min
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,Bonnie Kaplan: Play the Complete Micronutrient Orchestra for a better BrainTHIS EPISODE OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on the importance of the complete orchestra of micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, trace elements and phytonutrients) in supporting brain health and optimizing cognitive function. Whether omega-3 fatty acids and B-vitamins or antioxidants such as carotenoids and anthocyanins from colourful fruits and vegetables, we discuss the science supporting their role in enhancing memory, improving focus, and promoting overall brain vitality. And naturally this same complete micronutrient orchestra is equally important to support overall metabolism for optimal wellness and energy. Today’s Featured Expert is Bonnie Kaplan, PhD. Professor Emerita at the Uni...2023-06-2639 min
The Enlightened PharmacistProf Julia Rucklidge: Transforming Mental Health with NutritionWelcome to our podcast, where we explore the powerful impact of nutrition on preventing mental health issues. What if there was a way to treat mental health conditions that didn't rely solely on traditional psychiatric medications, with all their limitations and potential side effects? In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Professor Julia Rucklidge, a clinical psychologist and Professor of Psychology in Christchurch, NZ. She is a TedTalk speaker and author of "The Better Brain," which explores the limitations of traditional psychiatric medications and proposes a new paradigm of mental health through nutrition.I...2023-05-0550 min
The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 16: People Keep Calling Me DangerousSend us a message!I have been accused of being “dangerous” for sharing my experience with micronutrients helping me heal my bipolar. In this episode I share:How I suffered for 12 years on medication,How the path to healing started with micronutrients,The most beneficial books that helped me understand the science behind the tools that helped me heal:Anatomy of an Epidemic by Robert WhitakerThe Better Brain by Bonnie Kaplan, PhD and Julia Rucklidge, PhDThe Body Keep...2023-05-0328 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 13: The Power of Nutrition in Treating Mental Illness with Dr. Bonnie KaplanSend us a message!In this life-changing conversation with Dr. Bonnie Kaplan–a pioneer researcher in the field of nutrition and mental health–she shares:How she began studying the link between nutrition and mental health,Why she wrote her extraordinary book The Better Brain (link below),Macronutrients vs. micronutrients,Why we can’t test yet for what nutrients our brain is lacking;Why specialty diets aren’t always best for mental health,The goal of inverting the treatment model for mental illness to aid i...2023-04-0529 min
The Kick Sugar Coach PodcastDr. Bonnie Kaplan: Heal Your Brain with NutritionDr. 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: kicksugarEnjoyed this episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts—share your feedback with us here!Su...2023-04-0153 min
Focus on SuccessEncore: How Our Food Choices Are Affecting Our Brains.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.2023-03-2900 min
The Simply Fit PodcastHow Nutrition Impacts Your Mental Health: Dr. Julia RucklidgeIn the latest episode of the Simply Fit Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr Julia Rucklidge.Julia is a professor of psychology, a director of the mental health and nutrition research group at the University of Canterbury and co author of the better brain.Julia has been researching the link between mental health conditions and nutrition for over a decade and how using nutrients can be a viable cure for mental illness.This was a very interesting conversation that really emphasised the importance of our nutrition and why the traditional route of going for...2023-01-1559 min
The Synthesis Clinic PodcastIntegrating psychology and nutrition with Dr Emma WeymouthIn this episode, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel speaks to Dr Emma Weymouth who offers a wonderful combination of clinical psychology and nutritional therapy. We discuss the importance of considering the whole person picture in supporting mental wellbeing and how nutrition and lifestyle can offer synergistic benefits when combined with psychological approaches. About Emma:Dr Emma Weymouth is an accredited Clinical Psychologist specialising in ClinicalHealth and Neuropsychology with over ten years' experience in the NHS andprivate sector supporting people in managing health conditions. Emma is also aregistered Nutritional Therapist whose a...2022-12-0635 min
The Raw Self PodcastWith Dr. Mikki Williden | Nutrition, Food Freedom, Sleep Quality & How Our Relationship With Food Affects Our Mental HealthHas your relationship with food ever felt confusing or overwhelming? I know it has for me. With so much misinformation out there it's challenging to know who and where to turn to for us to better understand how nutrition best benefits our own internal body types. In this episode Dr. Mikki Williden takes us through some key elements to understand what our body needs to feel our best from the inside out, how to build our relationship with food without guilt, how to get a better night sleep & so much more. If you've wondered what simple steps to take...2022-11-231h 05
Lead on Purpose with James LaughlinJulia Rucklidge Recap: Upgrade Your BrainUpgrade your Brain with Julia Rucklidge Julia J. Rucklidge, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and a Clinical Psychologist in 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, theme leader in the Child Wellbeing Institute, and co-author of The Better Brain jointly published by Penguin Random House and Harper Collins in 2021. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she completed her PhD at the University of Calgary in clinical psychology and in 2000, she immigrated to New Zealand. Her interests in nutrition an...2022-11-0210 minLead on Purpose with James LaughlinUpgrade Your Brain with Julia RucklidgeUpgrade your Brain with Julia Rucklidge Julia J. Rucklidge, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and a Clinical Psychologist in 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, theme leader in the Child Wellbeing Institute, and co-author of The Better Brain jointly published by Penguin Random House and Harper Collins in 2021. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she completed her PhD at the University of Calgary in clinical psychology and in 2000, she immigrated to New Zealand. Her interests in nutrition an...2022-10-281h 00
The Nutrition Classroom by BePureDr. Julia Rucklidge: The Power of Food on your Mental HealthIn this episode, The BePure Podcast takes a deep dive into the power of nutrition for your mental health with Dr. Julia Rucklidge. She is currently a Professor of Psychology and a Clinical Psychologist at the University of Canterbury. For over a decade, her lab has been running clinical trials investigating the role of broad-spectrum micronutrients in the treatment of mental illness, including ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety and stress. Julia has been the recipient of many awards, has over 140 peer reviewed publications, and her TEDx talk has been viewed over 5 million times! Having witnessed current conventional treatments failing so m...2022-10-1344 minFX Medicine Podcast CentralREPLAY: Stress Resilience & Practical Prescribing with Dr. Adrian Lopresti and Professor Julia RucklidgeProfessor 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...2022-10-0300 min
Smart CookiesExploring the link between Nutrition and Mental Health with Clinical Psychologist dr. Julia RucklidgeDr. 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.Her TEDx talk, ’The surprisingly dramatic role of nutrition in mental health’ has been viewed over 4 million times, and she recently co-authored a book, The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition, which was released in 2021.This is a conversation about the "mental health epidemic" of our day, as well as about the conn...2022-07-291h 02
Unstress with Dr Ron EhrlichHEALTHY BITE | Mental Health and the Holistic Health ModelThis week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Natalie West whose focus is on nutrition and its connection to mental health. Talking with Natalie dovetailed into so many other podcasts specifically Julia Rucklidge and Dr Pran Yoganathan, also with Prof Pete Smith, Olivia Leslar, and many more. Join me as we look back and connect this week’s episode to some other episodes we’ve done on the program on mental and gut health. ---- You can also watch this episode at https://drronehrlich.com/ ----- TIME TO T...2022-06-2316 min
Operation Tango Romeo, the Trauma Recovery PodcastEp. #223. Bonnie Kaplan, PhD. Co-Author of "The Better Brain"THE BETTER BRAIN, Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition.
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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 f...2022-05-231h 08
THE RESILIENCY PODCASTDr. Julia Rucklidge: Nutritionhttps://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthandnutrition/
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The Full Circle PodcastYouth Mental Health, Toxic Positivity & The Negative Impacts of Social Media w/ Sophia DawsonSophia Dawson is a Psychologist working with young people aged 12-25, supporting them with their mental and emotional health so they can live rich and meaningful lives. Whether you’re a young person, a parent, or know someone who might benefit from this episode - there’s plenty of helpful tips that Sophia shares which you can start implementing in your life today. In This Episode You'll Learn About: Why Sophia decided to pursue psychology, and how she knew so early on it was her path Tips on preventing clinician burnout, when y...2022-03-131h 07
The MindHealth360 Show37: Prof. Bonnie Kaplan & Prof. Julia Rucklidge - The power of combining nutrients: how to combat poor mental health, anxiety, depression, ADHD and stress with diet and multi-nutrient therapyIn 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 ex...2022-02-011h 06Focus on SuccessHow Our Food Choices Are Affecting Our Brains.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.2022-01-1900 minFocus on SuccessHow Our Food Choices Are Affecting Our Brains.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.2022-01-1900 min
Helping Children ThriveEpisode 21:The Better Brain With Dr Julia Rucklidge: How Nutrition Can Help Overcome Anxiety, Depression, ADHD and StressThis week on the podcast we talk to Dr Julia Rucklidge about the role and importance of nutrition in overcoming mental health conditions like ADHD among children. Dr. Rucklidge, is a professor of clinical psychology at the University of Canterbury, Australia. Over the last decade, she has been running clinical trials investigating the role of broad-spectrum micronutrients in the treatment of mental illness and recently developed an international free online course for the public on nutrition and mental health. She was named one of the top 100 Most Influential Women in New Zealand and her 2014 TEDx Talk 2022-01-1048 min
Mind BrewLet food be thy medicine: Hippocrates. The relationship between mental health and nutrition.What is the relationship between nutritional intake, gut health and our mental health?Jacqui Maguire is joined by Professor Julia Rucklidge, is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Canterbury, to pursue this fascinating and emerging area of mental health.Julia was named in the top 100 Most Influential Women in New Zealand in 2018. Her interests are centred on the role of nutrition in the expression and treatment of mental illness, from ADHD to depression, to stress following natural disasters. Her 2014 TEDx talk has been viewed nearly 1.3 million times.Julia leads the...2021-12-1400 minFX Medicine Podcast CentralStress Resilience & Practical Prescribing: Dr Adrian Lopresti and Dr Julia RucklidgeAs practitioners we know there are strong links between nutrients and mental health, but can something as simple as a multivitamin improve stress resilience?
Dr Adrian Lopresti is joined by clinical psychologist and researcher Dr Julia Rucklidge, who discusses the biochemistry of stress and her research into providing nutrients to people after extreme disasters such as earthquakes and terrorist attacks, as well as how we can translate this into our own clinical practice.
Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/stress-resilience-practical-prescribing-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-dr-julia-rucklidge
*DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes...2021-11-2900 min
Prevention is Cure#2 Micro’s for Mental Health with Julia Rucklidge. How what we eat affects our mental health.MENTAL HEALTH SERIES Episode 2: Prof Grant Schofield discusses nutritional psychology with Prof Julia Rucklidge, Prof Clinical Psychology at University of Canterbury, mental health & nutrition researcher, co-author The Better Brain, TEDx and edX speaker. How what we consume has direct implications on our mental health. Find out how to optimise your micronutrients for daily living and mental wellbeing.
“We asked this question whether people who were better nourished before a stressor came along, do they recover more quickly from a stress of an earthquake? And the answer is yes they do.” – Prof Julia Rucklidge
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The EdgeThe Macro-Benefits Of Micronutrients, with Julia Rucklidge Part 2
About the episode: Micronutrients are important for all kinds of physical and mental functions. Without their proper intake, the digestion, absorption and metabolism of macronutrients are also affected. It is essential that we include foods that provide us with the entire range of micronutrients. In this episode, Julia Rucklidge talks about the utmost importance of consuming micronutrients and how to do it effectively and efficiently so we can enjoy the maximum health benefits.
About the guest:
Julia Rucklidge is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury...2021-10-2229 minThe EdgeThe Macro-Benefits Of Micronutrients, with Julia Rucklidge Part 1
About the episode: Micronutrients are important for all kinds of physical and mental functions. Without their proper intake, the digestion, absorption and metabolism of macronutrients are also affected. It is essential that we include foods that provide us with the entire range of micronutrients. In this episode, Julia Rucklidge talks about the utmost importance of consuming micronutrients and how to do it effectively and efficiently so we can enjoy the maximum health benefits.
About the guest:
Julia Rucklidge is a Professor of Clinical Psychology in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing at the University of Canterbury...2021-10-2230 min
Eat Real To Heal PodcastEp. 88 A Better Brain with Dr. Bonnie KaplanDr. Bonnie J. Kaplan is a research psychologist, and Professor in the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine. For many years she studied the role of nutrition in mental illness and brain development. Now, in retirement, her passion is to teach people how our diet influences our brain and mental health. She has written a book with Julia J. Rucklidge called ‘Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition’. This is a paradigm-shifting approach in using food and nutrients for treating mental disorders like anxiety, depression, and ADHD and they share their origin...2021-10-131h 37
Inside Out with Jimi Hunt - The Mental Fitness Podcast46. JULIA RUCKLIDGE - MICRONUTRIENTS for MENTAL HEALTHProfessor 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.
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Unstress with Dr Ron EhrlichHEALTHY BITE | How Curious Should We Be... As Health PractitionersThis 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/ ...2021-09-3017 min
Unstress with Dr Ron EhrlichProf Julia Rucklidge: The Better BrainIn 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 conve...2021-09-2748 min
Planet Pulse PacificProfessor Julia Rucklidge - The Better BrainJulia 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:2021-08-2259 min