Reversing Mental Health Conditions
A 4-week workshop on healing anxiety, depression, and mental health conditions through the gut-brain axis, metabolic nutrition, detoxification, and the emerging science of psychedelic-assisted healing. Evidence-based, grounded in 20+ years of research.
EVERY WEDNESDAY FOR 4 WEEKS · CLASSES: OCT 7, 14, 21 & 28
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · In-Person & Online · The Root Centre
— WHAT THEY NEVER TOLD YOUYour mind and your body were never separate.
You were told your anxiety or depression was just chemistry, something to manage with a prescription and a wait-and-see appointment every few months. You were told your gut and your brain had nothing to do with each other.
You were not told that your gut produces the majority of your body's serotonin, that chronic inflammation is directly linked to depression, or that what you eat, how well you detoxify, and how connected you feel all shape your mental health, not around the edges, but at the root.
This isn't about replacing your care team. It's about finally understanding the whole picture, so you and your care team can work with it, together.
IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR YOU?You've been managing the symptom, not the cause.
You've been on medication, in therapy, or both, and you're still not sure why you feel this way.
You've been told your anxiety is "just anxiety," with no real explanation of what's driving it.
You suspect your gut, your energy, and your mood are connected, but no one's ever walked you through how.
You're exhausted from managing symptoms instead of understanding what your body is actually asking for.
You want real, evidence-based answers, not another quick fix or another label.
IF YOU SAW YOURSELF IN ANY OF THIS, THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOUNot to replace your care. To give you the fuller picture your care team may never have had time to explain.
THIS IS THE TRUTHIt's the gut-brain axis, and it's real science.
The gut and the brain are in constant, direct communication, through the vagus nerve, the immune system, and the trillions of microbes living in your digestive tract. The majority of your body's serotonin, one of the key neurotransmitters involved in mood, is produced in the gut, not the brain.
This isn't fringe science. It's an active, fast-growing field of clinical research, and some of the findings are genuinely striking.
In the landmark SMILES Trial, adding structured dietary support to standard depression treatment produced a remission rate roughly four times higher than support alone. Diet didn't replace treatment, it meaningfully improved it.
1 in 8
People worldwide live with a mental health condition (WHO)
280M
People worldwide live with depression, the leading cause of disability globally (WHO)
32.3%
Remission rate with an added dietary intervention, vs. 8.0% without (SMILES Trial, 2017)
20+ Years
Of client results and clinical nutrition research behind this workshop's method
— WHAT YOU'LL LEARNIn this 4-week workshop, you will...
This is not theory. It is a structured, evidence-based path you can start applying from week one.
This workshop is educational; no substances are administered.
Learn the Research
Walk through the actual studies behind a food-first, whole-body approach to mental health, not just the headlines.
Explore Psychedelic-Assisted Healing
Understand, in plain language, the current research on psychedelic-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant conditions, and where it may fit into a broader plan.
Metabolic Nutrition
Discover the specific whole-food, anti-inflammatory approach behind the Eat Real to Heal™ method
Connect With People who Understand
Join a small group of people doing this same work alongside you, in person or online.
Understand the Gut-Brain Axis
Learn how inflammation, gut health, and nutrient status directly shape mood, anxiety, and mental clarity.
Understand Detoxification's Role
Learn how supporting your liver and reducing your toxic burden can ease the load on your nervous system.
REAL PEOPLE, REAL RESULTSWhat our clients say…
“As a veteran in the British Air Force, I returned home and suffered from PTSD and suicidal ideation. I even attempted to take my life twice, but with the help of Nicolette and all the work she does using plant medicines and food as medicine, I healed and went on to grow a beautiful family and open up a successful, thriving business.”
- C.B., Healed
PTSD · SUICIDAL IDEATION · MILITARY VETERAN
“Before I met Nicolette, I could barely leave my house as I suffered from panic attacks, daily anxiety, depression, and other chronic health conditions. I was ready to quit my job and leave my husband, and I was seriously contemplating taking my own life. As I didn’t see another way through my health conditions. Nicolette met with me and even attended my doctors’ appointments with me to advocate for me when I couldn’t advocate for myself. It has been 16 years and I am thriving, still with my partner, got promoted in my job and life is beautiful due to the healing powers of plants and Nicolette’s wisdom, support, and care.”
- L.B., 16 Years Thriving
ANXIETY · DEPRESSION · PANIC ATTACKS
"I was ready to end my life after years of battling depression, obesity, and food binging. Thanks to the powerful work Nicolette does, I was able to lose over 120 pounds, reverse my health conditions, regain more energy than I've ever had, put an end to my depression, and return to being a present and loving, attentive mom. I owe my life to her."
- S.R., 120 Lbs Lost, Healed
FOOD ADDICTION · DEPRESSION
"After giving birth to my second child, I was dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety and then got diagnosed with cancer. I retained Nicolette's services right away and was blown away by the level of care, attention, and knowledge she had to share. The results weren't short of miraculous. Seven years later, I am thriving — and I owe it all to the work I did with Nicolette."
- S.M, Nutritional Healing, 7 Years Thriving
POSTPARTUM DEPRSSION · CANCER
“As a 62-year-old man I was forced into retirement and had to stop playing all sports I loved to do due to an autoimmune condition that ravaged all my joints, leaving me in chronic pain. I quickly became depressed as my doctor told me that I’d have to be on strong medication for the rest of my life and would most likely never work again. I’m happy to say that after working with Nicolette for only 3 short months, my doctors have removed my medications, I have returned to work, I am playing back on my sports team, which I never thought would happen, and I’m feeling more alive and energized than I have my entire life. If you are doubting the power of food as medicine or the power of plants to heal you, rest assured Nicolette will show you how it’s done.”
- M.Q., 62 Years Old, Medications Removed
AUTOIMMUNE CONDITION · CHRONIC PAIN
“I reached out for support because I felt stuck in my life and unable to move past old experiences and relationships that had weighed on me for years. The medicine journey was beyond anything I imagined — safe, loving, and profoundly transformative — allowing me to release decades of emotional attachment and speak truths I’d held inside for far too long. I left feeling light, empowered, independent, and deeply connected to gratitude, love, and a renewed sense of self. The experience changed my mindset, my relationships, and the way I move through the world, and it remains one of the best things I have ever done for myself.”
- C.S, Emotional Healing, Personal Growth
EMOTIONAL STAGNATION · UNRESOLVED PAST
— YOUR INSTRUCTORAbout Dr. Nicolette Richer, DSocSci
Nicolette is a Chronic Disease Reversal Specialist, serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and podcast host, with an insatiable drive to learn, educate, and change the world. She is the creator of the Eat Real to Heal™ framework. Over the past 18 years, she’s helped thousands of people reverse their diagnosed chronic diseases using metabolic nutrition detoxification, and cellular regeneration.
Nicolette has spoken globally to captivate audiences on how to Eat Real to Heal and has even personally catered to Tony Robbins and his Platinum team.
With 25+ years as an international speaker, including a TEDx talk and successful Dragons’ Den appearance, named a Force for Good by Tony Robbins, and years researching the connection between the microbiome, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, mental health, infertility, CF, cancer, autoimmune illnesses, and more, Nicolette is equipped and ready to help you achieve optimal health.
WHEN AND WHEREAll the details. Everything you need to know.
SCHEDULE
Every Wednesday for 4 weeks | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Classes: October 7, 14, 21, & 28
FORMAT & CAPACITY
Online and in person. 2 hours per session, 8 hours total.
LOCATION
In-person: The Root Centre. 23 Kenneth Street, Duncan, BC.
Online: The workshop will be held via Zoom.
FEE
One-time fee, full 4-week program
$300 CAD + GST
Common questions.
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No. This workshop is educational, not a substitute for the care of your physician, psychiatrist, or therapist. Please never stop or adjust prescribed medication without your doctor's guidance.
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No. This workshop discusses the current research on psychedelic-assisted therapy in an educational context only. No substances are administered as part of this program.
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Online participants join each live session remotely.
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For many people, yes, as a complement to their existing care. Mental health is influenced by inflammation, gut health, and nutrient status. This workshop teaches the evidence behind why, and how to apply it.
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This workshop is not designed for acute crisis support. If you are in crisis, please contact a crisis line or emergency services immediately, see the resources in the footer of this page.
JOIN USYour mind was never separate from your body. It's time to treat it that way.
Four weeks to understand the whole picture, evidence-based, and grounded in 20+ years of research and client results.
October 7, 14, 21, & 28 · 11 AM–1 PM · In-Person & Online · The Root Centre
DISCLAIMERThe information provided in this workshop, on this page, and in all related materials is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, including any mental health condition. It does not constitute medical or psychiatric advice and is not a substitute for the care of your physician, psychiatrist, therapist, or other qualified healthcare provider. Never stop or change prescribed medication without your doctor's guidance. The statistics and research referenced on this page reflect published clinical studies and are not a guarantee of any specific result for any individual. Discussion of psychedelic-assisted therapy in this workshop is educational only; no substances are administered as part of this program, and not all such therapies are currently approved for general clinical use. Participation in this workshop is voluntary and at your own discretion.
If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of suicide, please reach out immediately: 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline, call or text 988 (24/7, Canada-wide) · BC Crisis Line, 1-800-784-2433. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.