Graduate Certificate in Food and Mood Enhancement
Published on June 22, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're delighted to have Dr. Sarah Peterson, a renowned nutritional psychiatrist and the lead instructor for the new Graduate Certificate in Food and Mood Enhancement. Sarah, can you tell us what inspired you to create this course? GUEST: Absolutely, I've seen firsthand how profoundly our diets can impact our mental health. I wanted to create a program that would equip health professionals and enthusiasts with the knowledge and skills to use nutrition as an effective tool for mood enhancement. HOST: That's fascinating. Can you share any current trends in the field of nutrition and mental health? GUEST: Certainly, there's growing interest in the role of the gut-brain axis in mental health. This connection between our digestive system and brain function is a hot topic, and we delve into it in the course. HOST: What a timely and important subject. Are there any challenges you've faced or anticipate in teaching this course? GUEST: One challenge is helping students understand the complexity of the subject matter while making it accessible and practical. We've worked hard to ensure the course strikes that balance. HOST: That's a common challenge in education. Looking to the future, where do you see the field of food and mood enhancement heading? GUEST: I believe we'll see more personalized nutrition plans based on individual genetic profiles and gut microbiomes. The course touches on these advancements to prepare students for what's to come. HOST: Dr. Peterson, thank you for sharing your insights and for the work you're doing to transform our understanding of food's impact on mood. To our listeners, if you're interested in learning more about this exciting field, be sure to check out the Graduate Certificate in Food and Mood Enhancement. Thanks for joining us today!
