In this inspiring episode of Power Up Recovery with Nutrition, hosted by Christina Veselak sits down with Dr. Shelly Jo Wahlstrom, a hypnotherapist, author, and devoted mother who turned personal pain into a powerful mission to help others heal.

After years of watching her daughter struggle through the cycle of addiction and relapse, Shelly Jo discovered a science backed, brain focused approach to recovery. Through the use of targeted amino acid therapy, nutrition, and hypnotherapy, she found a method that not only supported her daughter's healing but has since helped transform thousands of lives.

In this episode, you'll learn how neurotransmitter imbalances impact mental health and addiction, why nutrition is often the missing link in traditional treatment, and how feeding the brain what it truly needs can create lasting change.

Meet our Guest

Dr. Shelly Jo Wahlstrom, PhD, MA, CHT, CRNC, known as The Amino Acid Lady, is a passionate hypnotherapist and wellness expert who helps people reclaim their mental and emotional health through amino acid therapy, nutrition, and hypnotherapy. Inspired by her daughter’s recovery from addiction, she’s helped over 30,000 people “feel normal” again with her award-winning Hypno Aminos supplements.

She’s the author of Feed Your Brain, Change Your Life and From Crazy to Calm, Chairperson of the Alliance for Addiction Solutions, and Owner of the Certified Hypnotherapy School. Dr. Shelly Jo speaks nationwide and brings nearly a decade of experience to her mission of helping others heal—brain, body, and spirit.

Based in Utah, she loves skiing, dancing, traveling, and being “Grama Shelly” to her grandkids

🌐 Website: https://hypnoaminos.com/
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shellyjohypnoaminos8060
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyjohypnoaminos/
📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShellyJoHypnoAminos

Discover More Unlock a world of resources at https://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

Learn more at https://feedtherecoveringbrain.com
Support Our Mission Check out our nonprofit initiative, Eating Protein Saves Lives, at https://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.

Also, if you’re just starting out or want a solid foundation, check out Eat to Beat Addiction & Depression by Christina Veselak. It’s a clear, powerful intro to the core concepts.
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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, host Christina Veselak talks with Dr. Hyla Cass, one of the first integrative psychiatrists, about how nutrition, amino acids, and natural supplements can rebuild brain chemistry, support sleep, reduce cravings, and power lasting recovery.

Learn how using food as medicine can be the missing piece for mental health and addiction healing, and discover practical strategies for balancing mood naturally without overmedication.

Meet Our Guest

Dr. Hyla Cass is a nationally recognized expert in integrative medicine and psychiatry, known as “the non-drug psychiatrist.” With over 30 years of experience, she has helped countless individuals achieve better mental and physical health by using natural approaches, including diet, exercise, essential fatty acids, nutrients, and hemp oil/CBD.

She is widely respected for her work in helping people safely withdraw from psychiatric medications and substances of abuse without relying solely on pharmaceuticals. A frequent guest on podcasts, summits, radio, television, and in national print media, Dr. Cass is also the author of several popular books, including Natural Highs, 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health, Supplement Your Prescription, and The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free.

Originally from Toronto, Dr. Cass graduated from the University of Toronto School of Medicine, completed her internship at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, and her psychiatric residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center/UCLA. She is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine (ABIHM), and is based in Southern California.

🌐Website: https://cassmd.com

Discover More Unlock a world of resources at https://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 https://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, 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.

Music by: Bensound
License code: GFZAESIUP3ZUNGXM