In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, Christina Veselak sits down with Julia Ross pioneer of amino acid therapy and author of The Mood Cure and The Craving Cure to explore how targeted nutrients and brain-based nutrition can radically improve outcomes in addiction recovery, mood disorders, and food addiction.

Julia shares how amino acids like tyrosine and DLPA help reduce cravings, rebalance brain chemistry, and support emotional healing—often within days. You’ll learn why traditional treatments often fall short, and how integrating nutritional therapy can lead to lasting, medication-free recovery.

Meet Our Guest

Julia Ross, M.A., N.N.T.S. is a pioneer in the field of Nutritional Therapy for mood disorders, eating issues, and addiction recovery. With a background in psychotherapy and decades of groundbreaking work, Julia developed one of the first programs to integrate brain-targeted nutrient therapy with conventional addiction treatment.

She is the author of The Diet Cure, The Mood Cure, and The Craving Cure, and continues to lead the way through her NeuroNutrient Therapy Institute and Craving Cure Virtual Clinic. Her work has transformed recovery approaches worldwide and remains at the forefront of nutrition-based mental health care.

🌐Website: https://www.juliarosscures.com/
📱Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/juliarosscures
🎥Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@juliaross17

Discover More Unlock a world of resources at www.aminoacidtherapy.com, where you’ll find expert insights, transformative training, and actionable tools to support your recovery journey. Whether you're looking for professional courses like our Level 1 Core Training or details about the upcoming Feed the Brain Summit 2025 (happening from April 30 – May 2, 2025), we’ve got you covered. Learn more at https://feedtherecoveringbrain.com.

Support Our Mission Check out our nonprofit initiative, Eating Protein Saves Lives, at www.eatingproteinsaveslives.org. Learn how we’re improving lives and communities through better nutrition, the science of amino acid therapy, and our simple yet powerful message: Eat protein every 4 hours.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information shared is meant to inform and empower listeners but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care and treatment.

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In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between amino acids and ADHD. Our guest, Ferguson, discusses how nutrition plays a crucial role in brain function, focus, and emotional well-being. Learn how amino acids can help improve attention, reduce cravings, and support mental clarity—offering a natural approach to ADHD management. Whether you're navigating ADHD yourself or supporting a loved one, this conversation provides valuable insights into optimizing brain health through targeted nutrition.

Michael Joseph Ferguson is an author, ADHD life coach, public speaker, workshop facilitator, and host of the popular ADHD podcast “Adult ADHD ADD Tips and Support.” Author of the bestselling books The Drummer and the Great Mountain – a Guidebook to Transforming Adult ADD/ADHD and ADHD Time Management, Michael is a leading voice in reframing ADHD as a “neurological type” and not a disorder.

Through podcasts, online workshops, and one-on-one coaching, Michael and his partner Questa Li have built a global community based on their holistic approach to Adult ADHD.

🌐Website: https://www.drummerandthegreatmountain.com
📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adultaddadhdcoaching
📱X: https://x.com/AdultADDTips
🎥Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@adultadhdtips

Discover More Unlock a world of resources at www.aminoacidtherapy.com, where you’ll find expert insights, transformative training, and actionable tools to support your recovery journey. Whether you're looking for professional courses like our Level 1 Core Training or details about the upcoming Feed the Brain Summit 2025 (happening from April 30 – May 2, 2025), we’ve got you covered. Learn more at https://feedtherecoveringbrain.com.

Support Our Mission Check out our nonprofit initiative, Eating Protein Saves Lives, at www.eatingproteinsaveslives.org. Learn how we’re improving lives and communities through better nutrition, the science of amino acid therapy, and our simple yet powerful message: Eat protein every 4 hours.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information shared is meant to inform and empower listeners but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care and treatment.

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In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, host Christina Veselak welcomes Jeff Jones, a family recovery coach and expert in addiction support. Jeff shares his journey from traditional therapy to discovering the critical role of nutrition in family recovery, discussing how stress, depleted neurotransmitters, and poor nutrition impact both individuals in recovery and their loved ones. Jeff also previews his upcoming talk at the Feed the Recovering Brain Summit, where he'll discuss a grassroots family approach to addiction recovery and the power of long-term nutritional support.

Meet Our Guest

Jeff Jones brings years of academic education and extensive credentials as an LPC, CACIII, Interventionist, Nutritional Recovery Life Coach, and Family Recovery Life Coach. With a background in mainstream professional helping roles, Jeff’s work has been shaped by two driving questions:
1️⃣ How do families contribute to the solution?
2️⃣ How do individuals in early recovery get better?

At the Feed the Recovering Brain Summit, Jeff will present “Grassroots Family Approach to a New Perspective of Recovery,” where he’ll not only answer these key questions but also challenge the community with another: “Can Academy members collaborate to support individuals and families in a 3-5 year recovery journey?”

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights, strategies, and a fresh perspective on how families and professionals can work together to create lasting recovery success.
🌐Website: https://www.thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/
📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-jones-0303834/
📱Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TFRSolution

Discover More Unlock a world of resources at www.aminoacidtherapy.com, where you’ll find expert insights, transformative training, and actionable tools to support your recovery journey. Whether you're looking for professional courses like our Level 1 Core Training or details about the upcoming Feed the Brain Summit 2025 (happening from April 30 – May 2, 2025), we’ve got you covered.Learn more at https://feedtherecoveringbrain.com.

Support Our Mission Check out our nonprofit initiative, Eating Protein Saves Lives, at www.eatingproteinsaveslives.org. Learn how we’re improving lives and communities through better nutrition, the science of amino acid therapy, and our simple yet powerful message: Eat protein every 4 hours.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information shared is meant to inform and empower listeners but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care and treatment.

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In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, host Christina Veselak, a licensed psychotherapist and leading expert in amino acid therapy, sits down with Matt Finch, explore the missing link in addiction recovery—brain health and biochemical restoration.

Matt shares his powerful personal journey from addiction to lasting recovery, revealing how targeted nutrition, amino acids, and herbal medicine played a critical role in restoring his brain chemistry, reducing cravings, and stabilizing his emotions. He discusses the limitations of traditional treatment methods, the science behind neurotransmitter repair, and how food, supplements, and holistic strategies can accelerate substance use recovery and improve overall mental health.

Meet Matt Finch

Matt overcame substance addiction over 13 years ago and made it his life's purpose and mission to help others recover. A former certified alcohol and drug counselor, Matt witnessed firsthand the high failure rates of mainstream treatment and decided to become a private practice Recovery Coach to spread awareness of holistic therapies and beyond. Matt is the founder of Opiate Addiction Support and the Fit Recovery Head of Coaching.

🌐 Website:https://fitrecovery.com
🎥 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FitRecovery

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Unlock a world of resources at www.aminoacidtherapy.com, where you’ll find expert insights, transformative training, and actionable tools to support your recovery journey. Whether you're looking for professional courses like our Level 1 Core Training or details about the upcoming Feed the Brain Summit 2025 (happening from April 30 – May 2, 2025), we’ve got you covered. Learn more at https://feedtherecoveringbrain.com.

Support Our Mission

Check out our nonprofit initiative, Eating Protein Saves Lives, at www.eatingproteinsaveslives.org. Learn how we’re improving lives and communities through better nutrition, the science of amino acid therapy, and our simple yet powerful message: Eat protein every 4 hours.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information shared is meant to inform and empower listeners but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care and treatment.

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In this episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, host Christina Veselak welcomes Sue Kenny, co-founder of a brain-based addiction recovery program in Canada. Sue shares her journey of discovering how brain health drives behavior and why nutrition is crucial in recovery.

She discusses their holistic approach, which emphasizes lifestyle, food, and education to empower individuals and families. Sue also highlights her upcoming Feed the Recovering Brain conference in April-May 2025. Tune in for insights on how real food supports healing and lasting change.

Meet Our Guest

Susan Kenney, CHWC, is the Founder of Actualized Wellbeing and Co-Founder of Emergo Academy. With a deep passion for understanding the human body, she has dedicated her career to health, wellness, and brain optimization.

She is a certified health and wellness coach, brain health coach, life coach, and sports nutritionist, with additional certifications in positive psychology and neurofeedback. Suze has also studied functional medicine and nutritional psychiatry and is currently completing practitioner training at the Kresser Institute.

🌐 Website: https://actualizedwellbeing.com/

📱Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suze.kenney/

Discover More
Unlock a world of resources at www.aminoacidtherapy.com, where you’ll find expert insights, transformative training, and actionable tools to support your recovery journey. Whether you're looking for professional courses like our Level 1 Core Training or details about the upcoming Feed the Brain Summit 2025 (happening from April 30 – May 2, 2025), we’ve got you covered. Learn more at https://feedtherecoveringbrain.com.

Support Our Mission
Check out our nonprofit initiative, Eating Protein Saves Lives, at www.eatingproteinsaveslives.org. Learn how we’re improving lives and communities through better nutrition, the science of amino acid therapy, and our simple yet powerful message: Eat protein every 4 hours.

Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information shared is meant to inform and empower listeners but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care and treatment.

Music by: Bensound
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In this episode, host Christina Veselak chats with Pati Reiss, a holistic recovery coach, chef, and advocate for nutrition's transformative power in addiction recovery. Pati shares her personal story of overcoming addiction and how food and supplements have shaped her journey.

They discuss how amino acids, balanced meals, and consistent nutrition can enhance brain chemistry, improve mood, and support sustained recovery. Tune in to learn practical strategies for integrating nutrition into your recovery journey and fueling lasting transformation.

Meet Our Guest

Pati Reiss, BA, HHC, NRC is a certified holistic health and nutrition recovery coach, educator, and chef. With a focus on addiction and mental health recovery, she integrates nutrition, amino acid therapy, meditation, and movement into her work.

Pati is the creator of The 5 Star Pro-Recovery Diet and has taught at the Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition. She has extensive experience as a coach and educator, with a background in human services and special education.

Pati also offers holistic recovery coaching through High Vibe Recovery and The Holistic Gourmet, based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Discover More
Unlock a world of resources at www.aminoacidtherapy.com, where you’ll find expert insights, transformative training, and actionable tools to support your recovery journey. Whether you're looking for professional courses like our Level 1 Core Training or details about the upcoming Feed the Brain Summit 2025 (happening from April 30 – May 2, 2025), we’ve got you covered. Learn more at https://feedtherecoveringbrain.com.

Support Our Mission
Check out our nonprofit initiative, Eating Protein Saves Lives, at www.eatingproteinsaveslives.org. Learn how we’re improving lives and communities through better nutrition, the science of amino acid therapy, and our simple yet powerful message: Eat protein every 4 hours.

Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The information shared is meant to inform and empower listeners but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care and treatment.

Music by: Bensound
License code: GFZAESIUP3ZUNGXM