A 12-week online nutrition and wellness course for people with depression and anxiety to rebuild their relationship with food so they can feel strong, energized, and at peace in their body.
Do you want to finally feel like a healthy role model for your family and friends?
No more hiding in the shadows, instead you’re radiating resilience and confidence.
Do you want to have all the right tools and knowledge around your nutrition, so you can trust your judgement and know you’re not putting your mental or physical health at risk?
You’ll be a pro at avoiding food related mood swings and having reliable energy all day long.
Do you want to have an unshakable appreciation and sense of love for yourself and your body?
Believing that your body and mind are on the same team to keep you safe and well.
All of this is possible for you when you join Nn.
Other nutrition programs…
Like to define your health status by your weight and the way you look
Like to look at food purely as a vehicle for nutrients
Like to add stress with rigid food rules, and shame with unrealistic generic goals
Like to make nutrition habits black and white, and don’t leave wiggle room for the ebb and flow of life
Like to sacrifice long term health consequences for quick fix results
Like to utilize personal experience or quick certifications as grounds for educating and supporting people with one of their most precious assets, their health
In Nn…
We know that weight is just one piece of your entire health status, and we can accomplish many health goals without the added stress of weigh-ins or calorie counting
We see food as more than just nutrients, it’s also opportunities for social connections and cultural expression
We build self-trust by using tools like hunger cues and gentle nutrition, as well as creating and executing realistic, personalized goals
We create a nutrition strategy that supports both good days and bad; so you’re always confident and prepared with options to nourish your body no matter what is going on in life
We understand that mental illness, stress, and cyclical weight gain/loss is a threat to your long term health outcomes, so we focus on rebuilding your relationship with food so that there’s a new foundation to build your wellness on. We know that making your body feel safe and strong is the primary goal in this season.
I use my professional credentials and education in nutrition and public health as grounds for teaching and supporting people with their health. I also use my personal experience to provide you empathy during your health journey, as someone who gets the unique challenges and experiences you may face as someone with depression and anxiety. I know I’m not a mental health expert just because I’ve experienced mental illness, and I will happily refer you to the right experts if you need help and support in that area.
Different strategy. Different results.
Nn uses my signature step-by-step framework, The Nurture Method.
Here’s how it works:
NUtrition Audit
A chance to take a look at your nutrition habits as they are right now and evaluate what is working well for you and what areas you would like to improve. With this info, we’ll set simple, yet impactful, goals so you can start seeing progress as soon as possible while also building trust in your ability to take care of yourself.
Rediscover
A chance for you and your body to rediscover the main pillars of healthy living: good sleep, regular balanced meals, regular movement activities, and mindset/stress management. This is perfect for you if your depression and anxiety has disrupted any or all of these health habits. We want to build up your mental and physical resilience with the basics before taking on more advanced nutrition and wellness goals.
Transform
You’ll create an external environment (home, routines, etc.) AND an internal environment (mindset, self-talk, etc.) that makes healthy living easy. We want healthy habits to be a comfortable default for you, not something that is overwhelming or adding stress. This ensures you have appropriate tools, so a hard mental health day doesn’t derail your nutrition and wellness progress. It also helps you rewire health and nutrition beliefs that no longer serve you. We’ll discuss your food values, intuitive eating tools, kitchen organization, and more.
Upgrade
You’ll learn the science behind nutrition and mental health. We’ll discuss the what, how, and WHY so that you have nutrition education and wisdom that will last forever. For instance, understanding why what you eat and drink impacts how you feel, and learning about the connection between mental health and gut health. You’ll be able to confidently upgrade your nutrition choices and learn how to simplify things back to the basics if life gets tough again.
REconnect
You’ll get support to maintain your health habits while reconnecting with the things you love. Making sure that you feel confident and clear on where and when you need boundaries so that your health habits never take a backseat again.
When you’re in The Nurture Method here’s what happens…
➜ you understand how your digestive discomforts relate to emotions and stress
➜ you have tools to regulate your appetite, and nourish on low appetite days
➜ you rebuild or maintain physical strength through nutrition and physical activity
➜ you regulate your metabolism and understand how it actually works
➜ you make peace with your body and relationship with food in a world dominated by diet culture
➜ you ensure adequate nutrition intake through depressive episodes and seasons of remission
➜ you learn how to navigate nutrition information and advice with anxiety
➜ you implement healthy habits in simple, approachable, and sustainable ways
➜ you establish self-trust around your nutrition decisions with tools like hunger cues and gentle nutrition
… and so much more!!!
“I wish I had access to something like this when I was younger. I’ve never seen another program like this!”
What clients have to say about The Nurture Method:
“I feel happy and healthy!! I know the baseline of care I need to conquer life.”
“When I prioritize my health habits, it seems like everything else in my life falls into place.”
Meet your coach, Jess!
Like you, I found myself struggling with depression and anxiety, and desperately wanting to feel better in my body. The fatigue and exhaustion, the weight changes, the random skin and hair issues, and the fear of long term health consequences all kept me paralyzed from taking action with my daily health habits. I knew eating healthier would help, but every time I tried to research a plan I became overwhelmed and ashamed about how far my habits had strayed from the healthy lifestyle I dreamed of.
Growing up in a culture surrounded by weight stigma and dieting, it was hard to quiet the noise and focus on the things that would actually move the needle and help me feel better as soon as possible. Knowing all the “right” things wasn’t enough, I needed to have the energy, strength, and confidence to implement healthier habits that would last through all seasons of life.
So, I created The Nurture Method. It’s a non-diet approach to nutrition for people with depression and anxiety. This strategy will support you on both good days and bad, so you don’t have to wait for your aha! moments in therapy to start taking care of your body again. You can start right now, just as you are.
I help my clients rebuild their relationship with food so that they can stop stressing about their food and body, and instead build the self-trust, self-confidence, and self-love that will help them move out of this season into one filled with more hope, more health, and more happiness!
The Nurture with Nutrition course IS NOT for you if…
you're looking for a done-for-you rigid meal plan or a weight loss focused program
you have not shared your anxiety and depression concerns with your healthcare team and/or are looking for a diagnosis, treatment, or prescription to directly treat anxiety and depression symptoms via food or supplements
you're confident with your nutrition choices and don't need accountability or guidance to implement lasting change
you’re feeling the need for more support and personalized guidance with your nutrition and like the idea of having individual calls with a nutrition coach, inquire about 1:1 coaching here
The Nurture with Nutrition course IS for you if…
you're overwhelmed and confused by endless nutrition advice
you 're tired of feeling exhausted, fatigued, and low energy
you want to learn how to love and accept your body after physical changes due to depression and anxiety
you want to minimize the risk of nutrient deficiencies associated with depression and anxiety, without missing out on eating your favorite foods
you want my step-by-step framework for rebuilding your relationship with food without the pressure to attend 1:1 calls
Feeling healthy is a combination of mindset and action.
Want to take a peek at the course outline?
I got you!
Welcome
Your why
Your identity beyond depression and anxiety
Intro to The Nurture Method
Module 1
Common nutrition challenges faced by people with depression and anxiety
Intro to non-diet nutrition philosophy and tools
Intro to mental health nutrition
Self assessment and goal setting
Identifying your nutritional needs
Module 2
Foundational habits: balanced meals + hydration, sleep patterns, mindset activities + stress management, movement + exercise (recommendations and tools for each)
Hierarchy of food needs
Module 3
Environment (home, work, support, systems + routines)
Relationship with food (food values, beliefs around health, self talk, navigating diet culture)
Module 4
Intuitive eating strategies (plus navigating perfectionism, hard days, and emotional eating)
The science behind…neurotransmitter production, gut brain connection, nutrient spotlights, digestive troubles, food and mood, appetite troubles, alcohol and caffeine, supplements, etc.
Module 5
Boundaries around health habits (baseline needs and your non-negotiables)
Navigating health habits during life changes, build lasting mental and physical health
Creating a healthy lifestyle you love
Your nutrition doesn’t have to be perfect to be impactful on your mental health.
Let’s take it one step at a time towards more energy, more confidence, and more joy!
You’re invited to join Nn as a founding member!!!
What’s special about being a founding member?
➜ personalized feedback and accountability on all worksheets and check-in forms each week
➜ twice-monthly group Q&A live video calls (questions can be submitted before the call, and a video recording will be shared after if you can’t attend live)
➜ weekly video lessons released each week on Sundays
➜ the special opportunity to provide feedback throughout and shape the future of this course for others like you in the future!
PLUS: If you’re on my email list (The Insider Newsletter) you will also get a FREE 60 minute deep dive 1:1 call with me that can be used at any point during the 12-week course. Just join here before submitting your inquiry form for Nn, and then you can claim your FREE 1:1 nutrition coaching call to compliment the course!
Note: The founding members course will be from October 29th, 2023 through January 21st, 2024.
The Investment:
One time payment of $747
OR
3 monthly payments of $262
We’re changing the narrative.
Diet culture has probably made you feel like you’re not doing enough for your health, that your body shape or size is the real reason you’re not happy, or that your inability to stick to a rigid plan for more than a few weeks is a personal failing and the ultimate sign that you truly are lazy and doomed at ever being “one of the healthy ones”.
But it’s not true.
Depression and anxiety are real and complex, and there are real hurdles that you have to navigate everyday that make nutrition and wellness habits harder for you than others, in this season.
You deserve to feel confident in your nutrition habits on good days and bad, to enjoy your favorite foods without guilt, to feel strong and comfortable in your body, and know that you have all the support and tools you need to live that healthy lifestyle you dream of.
You can thrive in all areas of life. It all starts with giving your body the care and nourishment it needs to grow into that healthier and happier season!
In the Nurture with Nutrition course you’ll have all the tools and support you need to succeed!
Frequently asked questions:
What’s the next step if I’m interested in Nn (Nurture with Nutrition course)?
You will fill out an inquiry form to work with me. Once I review your form and have an idea of what your goals for your nutrition are, I’ll email you a confirmation page where you can officially sign up for the course! If for some reason it doesn’t seem like the right fit for you, I’ll chat with you via email to better understand your needs and may refer you to other resources. Either way, you’ll have next steps to work towards your health goals!
Why do I have to fill out an inquiry form?
Filling out an inquiry form is the best way to respect my time and your time. I don’t want to fill my course with people that aren’t ready to take action with their health, and you likely don’t want to sign up for a program if it isn’t a good fit for your wellness goals.
When can I start?
Once you fill out your inquiry form and receive your confirmation to enroll, then you can get started! For the founding members of this course (running 10/29/23 - 1/21/24), you will get access to the course platform after enrolling, and the first video modules will be released on 10/29/2023.
How do I know this will work for me?
I know it can be scary to invest in yourself and go after any goals in life, especially health related ones. It makes sense that after so much frustration and disappointment with past diets that you’d be hesitant about a new plan. While I can’t promise any outcomes because this plan relies heavily on your participation, I can assure you that this plan will not require you to eliminate any of your favorite foods, stress about food logging or calorie counting, or shame you about your progress. The core of The Nurture Method is about helping you build self-trust, self-confidence, and physical and mental strength. If that sounds good to you, then what are you waiting for!? Inquire here!
Will I lose weight? Is this a diet?
This is not a diet or a weight loss program. You will not be encouraged to restrict any foods unless you have been given medical guidance to do so (i.e. food allergy). Most clients will often see weight stabilization because of regular balanced meals, improved sleep quality, better stress management, and increased activity levels - all things which support a healthy and predictable metabolism. It is possible that you may lose weight or gain weight in this program, but we’ll work together to understand why this is happening. Additionally, we’ll work through your mindset and self-talk around weight and body image. This a great foundation to rebuild your relationship with food and make peace with your body, even if you may have weight loss goals for the future.
What happens at the end of the program?
My goal is to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate your nutrition and health habits on your own by the end of the program. When you purchase this course, you’ll get lifetime access to the video trainings and resources (lifetime = as long as my business still exists and I have a platform to host the course!). This means you’ll be able to go back through the videos, worksheets, and tools if you’re needing or wanting more time to implement the method. This is totally normal and a great benefit of doing a course style program. Additionally, if you end up wanting more individual support, you’ll have the option to enroll in 1:1 nutrition coaching with me at the end of the course.
What is the cost? Is there a payment plan?
The cost of The Nurture with Nutrition Course (Nn) is $747 if you pay in full, or three monthly payments of $262. Join now!
What is the time commitment?
The Nurture with Nutrition course is 12 weeks long. Founding members of the course (running 10/29/23 - 1/21/24) can expect weekly video modules to be released on Sundays each week. You can watch these from the comfort of home whenever is convenient for you. Additionally there will be twice-monthly group Q&A calls (approx. 1 hour each) where you can submit questions ahead of time and/or attend live for group style coaching. These calls will be recorded so you can watch them back if you miss them live.
Since nutrition and health habits are so integrated into our daily live, you can expect that you will have opportunities all day long to implement what you’ve learned each week. Since this is a non-diet program you don’t have to worry about food logging, counting calories, or following complicated meal plans. We’ll make minor, yet impactful, adjustments to your current habits so that change is implemented comfortably and sustainably. We’ll take it one step at a time together so it stays low-stress and helps you build confidence and joy in caring for yourself again.