NourishED Summit: Changing the Narrative on Eating Disorders
NourishED Research Summit: Changing the Narrative on Eating Disorders
The NourishED Research Summit provides a multi-day conference experience 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 presentations by- and for researchers, clinicans, policy-makers, educators, students, innovators, advocates, learners, and You!
Presentation applications will be accepted and reviewed through September 1, 2025.
The Summit Schedule will be finalized September 1, 2025.
The Summit will be held September 12-14, 2025.
NourishED Summit Registration
Student Registration
NourishED Staff, Partners, Members, & Friends
NourishED Staff, Partners, Members, & Friends
NourishED Supports Education! We offer discounted registration to students at a rate of $35 per student. Students at Naropa University and the National University of Natural Medicine register through the NourishED Staff, Members, Partners & Friends link (next one over in this panel).
NourishED Staff, Partners, Members, & Friends
NourishED Staff, Partners, Members, & Friends
NourishED Staff, Partners, Members, & Friends
NourishED values our Partners, Members, Staff, Donors, & Friends! 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
NourishED Staff, Partners, Members, & Friends
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 | Friday Sept 12, 2025
Fri, Sept 12, 4pm MDT Matthew Hicks, ND-MS Group Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Low-Income Depression: Feasible!
Fri, Sept 12, 4pm MDT Matthew Hicks, ND-MS Group Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Low-Income Depression: Feasible!
Fri, Sept 12, 4pm MDT Matthew Hicks, ND-MS Group Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Low-Income Depression: Feasible!
Fri, Sept 12, 5pm MDT David Wiss, PhD, MS, RDN Functional Medicine: The Missing Puzzle Piece in Mental Health?
Fri, Sept 12, 4pm MDT Matthew Hicks, ND-MS Group Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Low-Income Depression: Feasible!
Fri, Sept 12, 4pm MDT Matthew Hicks, ND-MS Group Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Low-Income Depression: Feasible!
David A. Wiss, PhD, MS, RDN
(WiseMindNutrition, Nutrition in Recovery; NourishED Chair) Friday, 5p MDT | Abstract Here
Fri, Sept 12, 6p MDT David Bryant, JD The Legal Side of Food Regulations & Systems
Fri, Sept 12, 4pm MDT Matthew Hicks, ND-MS Group Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Low-Income Depression: Feasible!
Fri, Sept 12, 6p MDT David Bryant, JD The Legal Side of Food Regulations & Systems
David A. Bryant, JD (Bryant Legal Group)
Friday, 6p MDT | Abstract Coming Soon!
Speaker Schedule | Saturday Sept 13, 2025
9 am MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Brenna Bray, PhD Binge Eating Disorder: A Social Justice Crisis
9 am MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Brenna Bray, PhD Binge Eating Disorder: A Social Justice Crisis
9 am MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Brenna Bray, PhD Binge Eating Disorder: A Social Justice Crisis
Brenna Bray, PhD | NourishED Research Foundation; National University of Natural Medicine; Naropa University | Abstract Here
10 am MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD Wisdom in Practice: Twenty Years of Mental Health Care
9 am MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Brenna Bray, PhD Binge Eating Disorder: A Social Justice Crisis
9 am MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Brenna Bray, PhD Binge Eating Disorder: A Social Justice Crisis
11 am MDT (Sat, Sept 13) F. Kaklauskas PsyD, LPC Buddhist-Informed Contemplative Counseling
9 am MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Brenna Bray, PhD Binge Eating Disorder: A Social Justice Crisis
1 pm MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Mỹ Hiếu Lê, MA Buddhist Mindfulness: Sila-Samadhi-Prajna
1 pm MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Mỹ Hiếu Lê, MA Buddhist Mindfulness: Sila-Samadhi-Prajna
1 pm MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Mỹ Hiếu Lê, MA Buddhist Mindfulness: Sila-Samadhi-Prajna
1 pm MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Mỹ Hiếu Lê, MA Buddhist Mindfulness: Sila-Samadhi-Prajna
Mỹ Hiếu Lê, MA | NourishED Research Foundation, Naropa University, Buddhist-Informed Contemplative Counseling; InMind Bodhi | Abstract Here
2 pm MDT (Sat, Sept 13) PJ Gunter, MS, RScP Marginalization in Finance: Mental Health Equity
1 pm MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Mỹ Hiếu Lê, MA Buddhist Mindfulness: Sila-Samadhi-Prajna
2 pm MDT (Sat, Sept 13) PJ Gunter, MS, RScP Marginalization in Finance: Mental Health Equity
3 pm MDT (Sat Sept 13) Rishi Lamichhane Connecting the Dots in Eating Disorer Research
1 pm MDT (Sat, Sept 13) Mỹ Hiếu Lê, MA Buddhist Mindfulness: Sila-Samadhi-Prajna
2 pm MDT (Sat, Sept 13) PJ Gunter, MS, RScP Marginalization in Finance: Mental Health Equity
Rishi Lamichhane, MPH Student (NourishED Research Foundation, Brown University, School of Public Health)
Sat, 3p MDT | Abstract Here
Sat, Sept 13, 4 pm MDT Twelve-Step Facilitation in Food Addiction
Sat, Sept 13, 6 pm MDT Longevity-Driven Nutrition for Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Sat, Sept 13, 4 pm MDT Twelve-Step Facilitation in Food Addiction
Sat, Sept 13, 5 pm MDT Life Purpose in Whole Health Research
Sat, Sept 13, 6 pm MDT Longevity-Driven Nutrition for Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Sat, Sept 13, 4 pm MDT Twelve-Step Facilitation in Food Addiction
Sat, Sept 13, 6 pm MDT Longevity-Driven Nutrition for Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Sat, Sept 13, 6 pm MDT Longevity-Driven Nutrition for Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Sat, Sept 13, 6 pm MDT Longevity-Driven Nutrition for Eating Disorders and Mental Health
Speaker Schedule | Sunday Sept 14, 2025
Sun, Sept 14, 9am MDT Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress, Epigenetics, & Neurogenesis
Sun, Sept 14, 9am MDT Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress, Epigenetics, & Neurogenesis
Sun, Sept 14, 9am MDT Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress, Epigenetics, & Neurogenesis
Brenna Bray, PhD (NourishED Research Foundation; National University of Natural Medicine; Naropa University)
Saturday, 9a, MDT | Abstract Here
Sun, Sept 14, 10am MDT Embracing Brilliant Sanity: Changing the Conversation on Mental Health
Sun, Sept 14, 9am MDT Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress, Epigenetics, & Neurogenesis
Sun, Sept 14, 9am MDT Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress, Epigenetics, & Neurogenesis
(NourishED Research Foundation VP; Cory Richards Productions
Sunday, 10a MDT | Abstract Here
Sun, Sept 14, 11am MDT How Food Impacts Inflammation & Mood: Ecological Health Lens
Sun, Sept 14, 9am MDT Stress on the Brain: Neurobiology of Stress, Epigenetics, & Neurogenesis
Sun, Sept 14, 11am MDT How Food Impacts Inflammation & Mood: Ecological Health Lens
Erica Zelfand, ND (Right to Heal, Executive Director; Rise Up Journeys, Medical Director; InnerTrek, Lead Educator)
Sun, 11a MDT | Abstract Here
Sun, Sept 14, 1pm MDT State of the States: Locally Regulated Psychedelic Therapy
Sun, Sept 14, 2pm MDT Bridging Modalities: SSRIs, Psychedelics, and the Future of Depression Treatment
Sun, Sept 14, 11am MDT How Food Impacts Inflammation & Mood: Ecological Health Lens
Sun, Sept 14, 2pm MDT Bridging Modalities: SSRIs, Psychedelics, and the Future of Depression Treatment
Sun, Sept 14, 2pm MDT Bridging Modalities: SSRIs, Psychedelics, and the Future of Depression Treatment
Sun, Sept 14, 2pm MDT Bridging Modalities: SSRIs, Psychedelics, and the Future of Depression Treatment
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Assistant Professor of Psychiatr
Sun, 2p MDT
Sun, Sept 14, 3pm MDT Ayahuasca: Effects in Physical & Mental Health
Sun, Sept 14, 2pm MDT Bridging Modalities: SSRIs, Psychedelics, and the Future of Depression Treatment
Sun, Sept 14, 2pm MDT Bridging Modalities: SSRIs, Psychedelics, and the Future of Depression Treatment
Payton Follestad, ND, MSR Student
(NourishED Research Foundation, National University of Natural Medicine)
Sun, 3p MDT | Abstract Here
Sun, Sept 14, 4p MDT Community Dance: A Novel Intervention for Eating Disorders & Trauma
Sun, Sept 14, 4p MDT Community Dance: A Novel Intervention for Eating Disorders & Trauma
Sun, Sept 14, 4p MDT Community Dance: A Novel Intervention for Eating Disorders & Trauma
Calvin Lodge, Minister, Wellness Practitioner, Author (NourishED Research Foundation, CalvingLodge.com)
Sun, 4p MDT | Abstract Here
Sun, Sept 14, 5 pm MDT Empowerment Through Food Story Coaching
Sun, Sept 14, 4p MDT Community Dance: A Novel Intervention for Eating Disorders & Trauma
Sun, Sept 14, 4p MDT Community Dance: A Novel Intervention for Eating Disorders & Trauma
Sun, Sept 14, 6 pm MDT Good is Amazing: From Overthinking to Enough!
Sun, Sept 14, 4p MDT Community Dance: A Novel Intervention for Eating Disorders & Trauma
Sun, Sept 14, 6 pm MDT Good is Amazing: From Overthinking to Enough!
Summit Partners & Sponsors
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