NUTRITION FOR MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
Sophia Deahl, MS, RDN
Integrative Registered Dietitian & Educator
An Integrative, Functional Approach to Health & Well-being
Sophia Deahl is a leading integrative and functional medicine registered dietitian, educator, and passionate advocate for the power of food as medicine, lifestyle medicine, and community. She takes a holistic, science-backed approach to optimize mental and physical well-being, empowering her clients to thrive and become the best version of themselves. Her work focuses on addressing mental health through personalized nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, restoration, relationships, and detoxification.
Education
MS Nutrition, Healthspan & Longevity
UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
1000 Hours Accredited Dietetic Internship Hours
ACEND ACCREDITED
BA Psychology, Pre-Health Track
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Institute for Functional Medicine
ADVANCED PRACTICE MODULES, AFMCP, ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE,
Root Cause Testing for Metabolic Health
DR CASEY MEANS BOOTCAMP WITH RUPA
DNA Analysis & Genetics Testing Certification
3X4 GENETICS
Gut Health & SIBO Training
THE SIBO ACADEMY
Published Author of Peer -Reviewed Articles
7.5 Years of Professional Experience
CONTENT & MARKETING FOR PRACTITIONERS
WEB DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING, VIDEO & INSTAGRAM CONTENT, BLOGS/NEWSLETTERS, BRANDING, LOGOS AUDIO & VIDEO, PODCASTS, REELS, COURSES, & MORE.
2.5 Years
PRIVATE PRACTICE OWNER & FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION CONSULTS
OVER 100 CLIENTS SERVED
Experience
7.5 Years of Professional Experience
BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & SPEAKING
MARKETING, CONSULTING, VIDEO & INSTAGRAM, BLOGS/NEWSLETTERS, QUOTES, AUDIO & VIDEO, REELS, RECIPE DEVELOPMENT, FOOD STYLING & MORE.
Nutrition for Mental Health
As one of the few RDs specializing in nutrition for mental health, I am dedicated to educating and partnering with individuals to help them reclaim their energy, mood, and vitality so they can live their best lives.
With a background in psychology, neuroscience research, and functional medicine, plus a Master’s in Nutrition, Healthspan & Longevity, I take an integrative approach to healing rooted in realistic, science-backed strategies.
I primarily support individuals with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. In my 1:1 sessions, I go beyond symptoms, addressing the core drivers of mental health concerns by collaborating with your care team to support gut health, reduce inflammation, correct nutrient imbalances, and build stress resilience for lasting mental wellness.
My Approach
My approach is empowering, science-backed, and straightforward, providing individuals with the guidance and tools they need to improve their mood & well-being and sustain it for the long term.
My overall goal is to help individuals build confidence and take control of their well-being. I emphasize a balanced approach that optimizes key pillars of health—nutrition, sleep, movement, community, gut health, and mindfulness—while fostering a positive, stress-free relationship with food.
Nutritional Psychiatry: A New, Evolving Field
Nutrition plays an essential role in mood, energy, focus, and productivity.
Nutritional psychiatry is a field that explores the connection between diet and mental health, examining how dietary patterns and nutrient intake influence mood, cognitive function, mental well-being, and the risk of developing mental health challenges. While I do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, I educate individuals on nutrition and lifestyle principles that can complement their medical care plan rooted in the principles of nutritional psychiatry. Through personalized 1:1 sessions, group programs, speaking engagements, and educational content shared on social media and in newsletters, I empower individuals to use food and lifestyle choices as tools for enhancing mental well-being alongside professional mental health support.
What I Teach About
Functional Nutrition & Medical Nutrition Therapy
Longevity
Nutrition for Mental Health & Brain Health
Gut Health
Chronic Stress
Women’s Health & Hormones
Metabolic Health
SPEAKING & MEDIA
I deliver engaging public speaking engagements and podcast appearances on nutrition for mental health, tailored to your audience and organizational needs. I am also available for interviews, TV appearances, and content collaborations.
Feel Good Food
I share simple, empowering tips to optimize mood & well-being with the power of functional nutrition & lifestyle modifications on my Substack, Feel Good Food.