What if one of the missing pieces in mental health and addiction recovery is something we do every single day—eat?

In this episode of the Revolutionary Mental Health Podcast, Debbie Nelson sits down with longtime friend and nutrition recovery coach Patti Reese to explore the powerful connection between food, brain health, mood, and recovery.

Patti shares her own journey from addiction to more than two decades of sobriety—and how, even as a trained health coach, she discovered there was a critical piece missing from her own recovery: learning how to truly nourish her brain and body.

Together, Debbie and Patti discuss blood sugar stability, protein and healthy fats, amino acids, nervous system regulation, and why supporting the physical body can be an important part of supporting mental and emotional wellness.

They also bring it back to something surprisingly simple: getting into the kitchen. From Patti’s healthier PB&J to easy food swaps and realistic meal planning, this conversation is a reminder that nourishing yourself doesn’t have to be complicated.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Patti’s personal journey through addiction and recovery

• The connection between nutrition, mood, and brain health

• Why blood sugar can matter for anxiety, cravings, and emotional stability

• The role of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates

• Supporting the body alongside the emotional and spiritual sides of recovery

• Simple ways to make nourishing food more realistic

• Why cooking for yourself can be an act of self-care

• Patti’s work with individuals, families, and professionals

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things for your mental health or recovery but still feel like something is missing, this conversation may give you another piece of the puzzle.

Learn more about Patti Reese and the resources mentioned in this episode at the links below.

Website: https://www.patireiss.com/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RecoveryWellnessKitchen 

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