David continues to inspire change in our field as he challenges the limits of existing care models and substantially enhances our capacity to deliver care that is nuanced and person-centered rather than dogmatic.
Chief Medical Officer, SunCloud Heath
David is one of the most talented and innovative dietitians that I have ever known or had the pleasure of working with.
Affiliate Professor, Medical University of South Carolina
David Wiss is a committed clinician who brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and expertise to help clients find their best path to healing and wellness through nutrition.
Carolyn Costin Institute
David’s nuanced approach to understanding and treating eating disorders and addiction helps patients understand their experiences from a unique perspective and receive treatment tailored to their individualized needs.
Assistant Research Professor, Drexel University
Dr. David Wiss is a pioneer in understanding the integral ties between the fields of mental health and nutrition.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
David is not afraid to carve his own path, which is refreshing and keeps the field progressing. He utilizes his expertise in public health, mental health, psychology, and nutrition to communicate novel work that can be trusted as being thoroughly researched.
Chief Nutrition Officer, Within HealthAbout David Wiss PhD
Dr. David Wiss is an independent thinker unafraid to challenge the status quo in the nutrition field. Dr. Wiss pioneered the field of nutrition for addiction recovery and is a world-renowned expert in disordered eating. His mental health research bridges gaps between neurological, psychological, behavioral, and nutritional sciences.
Dr. David has treated over 1,000 patients in the last twelve years using a food-positive functional medicine approach through his practice, Nutrition In Recovery. Dr. Wiss has developed innovative methods for using nutrition to improve mental health without feeling like a “diet.” Dr. Wiss believes gut health is the key to brain health and wants to show you how to heal yourself and help your clients.
Services
Dr. David Wiss brings his twelve years of experience as a mental health nutritionist to patients, treatment facilities, institutions, academics, and the press.
Treatment
Individual and family counseling, functional medicine, group facilitation
Consulting
Professional supervision, staff training, expert opinion/quote
Speaking
Academic conferences, podcasts, wellness workshops
Collaboration
Joint efforts on research, statistical analysis, manuscript writing
Research
With over 20 peer-reviewed journal publications, Dr. Wiss is dedicated to disseminating his findings and progressive perspectives at the intersection of nutrition and mental health.
Ultra-processed foods and mental health: Where do eating disorders fit into the puzzle?
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) like pastries, packaged snacks, fast foods, and sweetened beverages have become dominant in the…
A novel weight suppression score associates with distinct eating disorder symptoms
Weight suppression has been defined as diet-induced weight loss, traditionally operationalized as the difference between one’s highest…
Dismantling the myth of “all foods fit” in eating disorder treatment
In our opinion, it is imperative that ED clinicians challenge any all-or-nothing thinking that they may have…
Training
Dr. Wiss is available to provide trainings to your staff or organization on mental health nutrition, addictions, disordered eating, and more.
Podcasts
If you would like to feature Dr. Wiss on your podcast, please send a message and we will gladly discuss a collaboration with you.
I’ve witnessed Dr. David Wiss guide individuals on transformative journeys toward holistic wellness, personally observing him bridge the gap between nutrition, spirituality, and mental health with unmatched compassion and insight.
Co-Founder and Co-Medical Director, Skylight Psychedelics
Dr. Wiss isn’t afraid to keep it real and has been a solace of comfort for me in the field, trusting he will meet our patients with a level of critical thinking and discernment unique to him.
Private Practice
As a scientist and practitioner, David Wiss has a level of genius that combines rigorous research, creative applications of knowledge, a deeply caring counseling presence, authenticity, and truth-telling.
Philosopher of ConsciousnessFrom The Socials
Nature has a way of showing us which produce we should be eating more of - vibrant colors generally indicate vibrant nutrients!
Food companies sometimes take advantage of our biologically programmed desire to choose these foods, but don’t be tricked by the packaged foods. Nature wins every time.
Challenge this week - next time you are in the grocery store, can you pick a produce of each color?? See how vibrant your week can become!
#nutrition #phytonutrients #health #eattherainbow
Some people feel that they are most motivated to make nutritional changes when they feel the most negatively about their bodies. They believe that shaming their current body will help them “get a better one”.
It may seem counter-intuitive, but practicing body acceptance and body positivity actually can assist in making lasting changes. It allows us to have a realistic timeline of changes, and shift the focus onto other indicators of health, including mental wellness.
Have you considered how body positivity might be missing from your wellness journey?
#nutrition #bodypositive #mentalhealth #bodypositivity #bodyimage
Fledgling Society 10th Annual Cookout was extra special today. God saw fit to position me to lead a recovery workshop for the last 10 years. I’m officially stepping down as “leader” and will show up as a trusted servant and let others lead. This is the essence of the teachings: to stay humble and encourage other people to shine.
Recovery has been so good to me ❤️
Special thank you to everyone who has been a part of the crew at any time over the last decade 🫶🏼
#fledglingsociety
Processed food addiction is becoming a more widely accepted concept, but treatment approaches remain elusive. There are practitioners who believe that abstinence is the best approach, comparing food addiction to other substance use disorders.
However, we believe that treatment will look different for different individuals, and abstinence is not required for all. What is required is recovery.
#nutrition #foodaddiction #addiction #recovery
Gut health is at the center for mental health!
Ready to take your nutrition game to the next level?
Here are 5 #nutritiontips
1) Meal timing and sleep timing
2) Beverage Strategy - AKA drink Water!
3) Make your own salad dressings
4) Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables
5) Prepare at least 1 of your meals at home, daily
Got any other tips to share?
#nutrition #mentalhealth #wellness #guthealth
Took Davina horseback riding for the first time today ❤️
Feeling highly favored & highly blessed 😇
#parenting #parents #parenthood
On October 10th, 2024, we hosted an epic conference for treatment professionals titled “Beyond Conventional Mental Healthcare: New Frontiers in Plant & Food Medicines.” 🌱
We discussed the role of plant- and food-based therapies in mental health practices. We discussed the controversies of ultra-processed foods in the context of ED treatment and the controversies surrounding psychedelic medicine in the context of addiction treatment 🤔
The event went so well we will probably do it again 🙌🏼
Here are some pics:
1. My stunning wife @miracleworkher
2. Panelists: Carolyn Costin, Kim Dennis, Shai Blakeney
3. The legendary @carolyncostin
4. Carolyn Costin Institute @ccicoaching
5. Kim Dennis, of @suncloudhealthchicago
6. Steven Wynbrandt, of @wynbrandtfarms
7. Michael Martin, of @antedotelab
8. Eric and Campbell, of @antedotelab
9. Dessert 🧁
10. Incredible therapist, @ilonavaro
Shout out to our incredible sponsors @ravenhouserecovery @wisemindnutrition
What are some edgy topics we should explore next?
#nutrition #mentalhealth #nutritionalpsychiatry #treatment #recovery
Does the idea of “meal planning” feel overwhelming to you?
Think smaller!
You don’t have to meal plan for an entire week, or even several days. Planning a just a few meals or snacks can have a positive impact on your nutrition and relationship with food.
How do you plan your meals and snacks for the week?
#nutrition #mealplanning #mealplan #nutritiontips #health
