This week’s podcast is a part one of a two part interview with Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas, whom is such a wonderful multifaceted human being.
Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas, known affectionately as "The Creative Scientist," is a distinguished clinical neuroscientist and nutrition researcher in the UK. His expertise centres on the intricate gut-brain connection, drawing on a rich, real-world scientific foundation rather than purely academic pursuits. Dr. Miguel's academic journey includes degrees in Nutritional Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience, culminating in a Doctorate focused on Mental Health and the Gut Microbiome. His doctoral studies coincided with a five-year Research Innovation Fellowship funded by the European Regional Development Fund, where he explored the profound effects of gut health on mood, cognition, and overall wellbeing. Today, he continues this important work as a Research Fellow at Cardiff University's School of Psychology.
In this episode we explore:
- Miguel’s own journey of food, eating and body image
- How his desire for thinness spilled into other areas of his life
- Disordered eating patterns
- His journey into nutritional medicine in a professional capacity and how this impacted his relationship with food further
- How his body eventually said No, and how a burnout forced him to slow down
- The importance of questioning nutrition trends
And more!
(CW: There are a lot of mentions of disordered eating behaviours in this particular episode, if that is not something that is helpful for you right now, then please skip this one.)
The recording of this interview was a lengthy one and therefore I have split it in two.
Stay tuned for the next part where we will discuss more about Dr Miguel’s professional experiences, looking at the intersection of digestive health / the Gut Microbiome and mental health and the intersection with ADHD and Autism.
Dr Miguel offers personalised clinical consultations and has crafted a comprehensive course titled "Thrive with ADHD," available at drmiguelmateas.com/thrive-with-adhd-course. He is also the author of a forthcoming book by the same name, set to be published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in late 2024 or early 2025. To discover more about his transformative work and offerings, visit drmiguelmateas.com or connect with him through social media for further insights.
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