NourishED Summit: Changing the Narrative on Eating Disorders
NourishED Research Summit: Changing the Narrative on Eating Disorders
The NourishED Research Summit provides a three-day conference expeirence for researchers, clinicians, and folks interested in learning about eating disorders and eating disorder research and care. The conference will be held virtually (online) and includes a mix of 60-, 30-, and 15-minute presentations held by researchers, clinicans, and social workers of all levels (undergraduate- and graduate-level students as well as PhD, PsyD, MD, ND, LPC, MSR, MPH, MS, MA, RD, RDN researchers and clinicians (and more)!
Applications for presentation will be accepted and reviewed through July 1, 2025.
These Summit Schedule will be finalized July 1, 2025.
The Summit will be held September 11-14, 2025.
NourishED Summit Registration
Student Registration
Partner & Member Registration
Partner & Member Registration
NourishED Supports Education! We offer discounted registration to students at a rate of $35 per student. Additoinal discountes available to students of the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) and Naropa University.
Partner & Member Registration
Partner & Member Registration
Partner & Member Registration
NourishED values our Partners, Members, and Donors! To show our thanks, we offer discounted registration rates to our Partners, Members, and Donors. All partners, members, and donors receive free registration. Sustainable donors receive free or disclounted rates on group registration.
Non-Member Registration
Partner & Member Registration
Non-Member Registration
Not a student or member? Not a problem! NourishED values health self-efficacy and lifelong learning. We work hard to make our rates accessible to all. We offer registration rates of $55 for the entire conference. Single-day registration is available for $45.
Speaker Schedule | Saturday Sept 13, 2025
Binge Eating Disorder: The Social Justice Crisis You've Never Heard Of
Binge Eating Disorder: The Social Justice Crisis You've Never Heard Of
Binge Eating Disorder: The Social Justice Crisis You've Never Heard Of
Brenna Bray, PhD (NourishED Research Foundation; National University of Natural Medicine; Naropa University)
Saturday, 9a | Abstract Here
Functional Medicine for Mental Health: The Missing Puzzle Piece?
Binge Eating Disorder: The Social Justice Crisis You've Never Heard Of
Binge Eating Disorder: The Social Justice Crisis You've Never Heard Of
Wisdom in Practice: Reflections from the Frontlines
Binge Eating Disorder: The Social Justice Crisis You've Never Heard Of
Brilliant Sanity: Buddhist-Informed Clinical Mental Health Care
Brilliant Sanity: Buddhist-Informed Clinical Mental Health Care
Marginalization in Finance: Health Equity in Eating Disorders & Mental Health
Brilliant Sanity: Buddhist-Informed Clinical Mental Health Care
Francis Kaklauskas PsyD, LPC, CACIII, AGPA-F, CGP (Naropa University, Saybrook University; APA Soc. for Group Psychology & Psychotherapy; FKaklauskas.com, Author)
Sat, 1p MDT | Abstract Here
Sila-Samadhi-Prajna: Innovating Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Marginalization in Finance: Health Equity in Eating Disorders & Mental Health
Marginalization in Finance: Health Equity in Eating Disorders & Mental Health
(NourishED Research Foundation, Naropa University, Buddhist-Informed Contemplative Counseling; InMind Bodhi
Sat, 2p MDT | Abstract Here
Marginalization in Finance: Health Equity in Eating Disorders & Mental Health
Marginalization in Finance: Health Equity in Eating Disorders & Mental Health
Marginalization in Finance: Health Equity in Eating Disorders & Mental Health
Treatment Access Barriers in Mental Health
Longevity-Driven Nutrition for Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Treatment Access Barriers in Mental Health
Speaker Pending Confirmation
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Sat, 3:30p MDT | Abstract Coming Soon!
Empowerment Through Food Story Coaching
Longevity-Driven Nutrition for Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Treatment Access Barriers in Mental Health
Longevity-Driven Nutrition for Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Longevity-Driven Nutrition for Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Longevity-Driven Nutrition for Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Dr. Naras Lapsys, BSc, MSc, PhD, APD, ACAAM, ABAAHP (Chi Longevity)
Sat, 4:30p MDT | Abstract Here
Speaker Schedule | Sunday Sept 14, 2025
Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress in Eating Disorder, Wellness
Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress in Eating Disorder, Wellness
Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress in Eating Disorder, Wellness
Brenna Bray, PhD (NourishED Research Foundation; National University of Natural Medicine; Naropa University)
Saturday, 9a | Abstract Here
The Color of Everything: A Journey to Quiet the Chaos Within
Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress in Eating Disorder, Wellness
Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress in Eating Disorder, Wellness
Adversity & Resiliene in Children's Mental Health: EBP & PBE
Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress in Eating Disorder, Wellness
Adversity & Resiliene in Children's Mental Health: EBP & PBE
Ayahuasca in Eating Disorders, Physical & Mental Health
Supporting Psyhedelic-Assisted Therapy in Clnical Mental Health
Adversity & Resiliene in Children's Mental Health: EBP & PBE
Payton Follestad, ND, MSR Student
(NourishED Research Foundation, National University of Natural Medicine)
Sun, 1p MDT | Abstract Here
Supporting Psyhedelic-Assisted Therapy in Clnical Mental Health
Supporting Psyhedelic-Assisted Therapy in Clnical Mental Health
Supporting Psyhedelic-Assisted Therapy in Clnical Mental Health
Ecstatic Dance: A Novel Intervention for Interpersonal Trauma
Supporting Psyhedelic-Assisted Therapy in Clnical Mental Health
Supporting Psyhedelic-Assisted Therapy in Clnical Mental Health
Calvin Lodge, MA Student
(NourishED Research Foundation, CalvingLodge.com)
Sun, 3p MDT | Abstract Here
Stabilizing Challenging Experiences Using Buddhist Meditation
Stabilizing Challenging Experiences Using Buddhist Meditation
Stabilizing Challenging Experiences Using Buddhist Meditation
Speaker Pending Confirmation
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Sun, 4p MDT | Abstract Coming Soon!
Psilocybin Use in Clinial Research: Navigating New Terrain
Stabilizing Challenging Experiences Using Buddhist Meditation
Stabilizing Challenging Experiences Using Buddhist Meditation
Speaker Pending Confirmation
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Sun, 5p MDT | Abstract Coming Soon!
The 5-HT2A Receptor: A Key to the Nex t Door?
Stabilizing Challenging Experiences Using Buddhist Meditation
The 5-HT2A Receptor: A Key to the Nex t Door?
Brenna Bray, PhD (NourishED Research Foundation; National University of Natural Medicine; Naropa University)
Sun, 6p | Abstract Coming Soon!
Professional Development Supplement | Thurs-Fri Sept 11-12
Welcome to Research: Where Do I Start?
Business in Healthcare: Start Here & Start Now!
Business in Healthcare: Start Here & Start Now!
Business in Healthcare: Start Here & Start Now!
Business in Healthcare: Start Here & Start Now!
Business in Healthcare: Start Here & Start Now!
Good is Amazing: From Overthinking to Enough!
Business in Healthcare: Start Here & Start Now!
Good is Amazing: From Overthinking to Enough!
Storytelling in Science: It Can Be Fun?
Connecting the Dots in Eating Disorer Research
Good is Amazing: From Overthinking to Enough!
Brenna Bray, PhD (NourishED Research Foundation; National University of Natural Medicine; Naropa University)
Fri, 4p MDT | Abstract Here
Connecting the Dots in Eating Disorer Research
Connecting the Dots in Eating Disorer Research
Connecting the Dots in Eating Disorer Research
Rishi Lamichhane, MPH Student (NourishED Research Foundation, Brown University, School of Public Health)
Fri, 5p MDT | Abstract Here
Recruiting & Interviewing in Healthcare
Connecting the Dots in Eating Disorer Research
Connecting the Dots in Eating Disorer Research
Summit & Partner Sponsors
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Welcome to NourishED! We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit research organization that uses uses research to improve awareness, prevention, treatment outcomes, and lived experiences of eating disorders and other mental health disparities. We're so glad you're here!