Reimagine Mental Health Collective

09/03/2025

✨ Big news ✨

What started as Food Mood Therapists has grown into something bigger — and we’re so excited to finally share it with you.

We’re now Reimagine Mental Health Collective 💫 A group practice created to support folks who look like they have it all together, but are secretly carrying the weight of high-functioning anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, depression, and self-doubt.

Our team works with:
💭 Anxiety that shows up as overthinking, people-pleasing & perfectionism
💭 Self-esteem & body image struggles
💭 Eating disorders
💭 Depression and the heaviness that can make life feel unmanageable

At our core, we believe therapy is about creating space to breathe, reconnect with yourself, and move through life with more peace (not more pressure).

📍Licensed in KS & MO
✨ Accepting new clients now — schedule a free intro call through the link in our bio.

We can’t wait to continue this journey with you 💛

03/19/2023

The experience of depression, or at the least sadness, is by and large a common experience for many people. There are two important question to be answered: "How do you distinguish between sadness and depression?" and "What can you do about depression?"

Both of these questions are answered on this like-live webinar hosted by Michael Nobo, one of the Food Mood Therapists. To instantly watch this webinar by clicking this link: https://webinarkit.com/webinar/registration/6355f00e8280aa07b1c4029f

Other Webinar Information:
+ This webinar is free.
+ It is a like-live webinar meaning it's interactive but not occurring in real time.
+ You'll register first and then be taken immediately to the webinar watch room.
+ The webinar is 1 hour long.

09/21/2022

Using timers can be a super helpful tool if you struggle to focus.

Sometimes breaking things down into chunks or committing to just 20 minutes on a task can really help to stay focused on the task at hand. Oftentimes one of the biggest barriers to getting tasks done is focusing on the entire thing and feeling overwhelmed. By committing to working on a project, chores, or even your favorite hobby for a certain amount of time it can feel a lot less overwhelming.

We love the , but even just old school phone timers can be super helpful.

Have you ever tried using timers to help with focus?

03/09/2022

Vitamin D deficiency, is something that is very common, and is associated with:

• increased risk of depression
• low energy
• increased pain
• increased risk of anxiety
• and other physical health concerns

This is a common vitamin we encourage clients to get checked because it greatly impacts mental health.

If you want to add in vitamin D rich foods to your day, salmon and egg yolks are a great source. They have the added benefit of having other mood boosting vitamins and minerals.

For folks that struggle with a significant deficiency most medical providers recommend a supplement. If you are struggling with low energy or a mood disorder it may be worth getting your levels checked.

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06/12/2021

Our very own Food Mood Therapist, Michael Nobo, gave an interview on the No Therapist Left Behind Podcast hosted by Chiwoo Choi, LPC.

On this episode, "...After losing his father, Michael decides to switch his career path from medicine to therapy. He talks about how watching his father's work inspired him to be the type of healer he is today. Michael encourages people to experiment and not be afraid of failing."

Thank you, Chiwoo for sharing the stories of therapist and why they do what they do.

When you get this chance, listen to Michael share his story, and please subscribe to Chiwoo's Podcast, No Therapist Left Behind.

‎Show No Therapist Left Behind, Ep Ep 8. Food, Movement, and Mental Health with Michael Nobo - Jun 8, 2021

04/02/2021

How are you taking care of yourself today?

Perhaps it is saying no to a last minute work deadline that will keep you late. Maybe it is ordering food from your favorite restaurant for lunch. It could be taking a minute to rub your favorite lotion on your hands and give yourself a mini hand massage when you notice you are feeling overwhelmed.

There is no right way to practice self-care. Choose something today that helps to fill your cup back up. Sometimes even the smallest intentional acts of self-care can make all the difference.

04/02/2021

Some anxiety is helpful. Too much can be overwhelming. You can help support your body to naturally keep anxiety at bay with these 3 tips:

+ Keep blood sugar stable: when your blood sugar drops your body perceives it as a stressor and activates a stress response. The response in your body can feel like anxiety and/or a panic attack.

+ Add in healthy fats and proteins: which can actually help keep blood sugar stable. It also helps give your body the proper nutrition in order to make serotonin and other hormones responsible for regulating our mood. Getting in plenty of good fats has been supported in research to help reduce symptoms of anxiety.

+ Stay hydrated: even mild dehydration can impact mood, including anxiety. Several studies support that staying hydrated correlated to lower levels of anxiety (and depression).

Will doing these three things take away anxiety? Probably not, but they can be powerful tools to help reduce it and if they don't, the worst thing that will happen is that you are giving your body a little extra water and Omega-3's - so it's a win/win.

What one thing can you add in this week to help support your mental health?

03/28/2021

It is easy to jump on to social media and see what everyone else is doing. Whether it is a magical self care routine, prepping food for the week, the most perfect looking yoga practice, enjoying time with family, eating at the most delicious looking place, traveling to places you want to go, or just doing or showing up in ways you feel you should be today.

We invite you to let go of the comparison. To remember that this is just their high light reel. That the you can order a pizza and lounge on the couch if that is what will nourish your soul today. To find gratitude in how comfy that couch feels and be present as you notice how much joy and laughter you got from your favorite show.

Today do what best serves you and hope that everyone in their highlight reels are doing the same.

03/17/2021

Anxiety is normal, but for some it can become overwhelming. It is no surprise that living during a global pandemic has made rates of anxiety increase. Co-founder has partnered with to bring a workshop to share some anxiety coping tools.

We will first move with , owner of and then chat about basic coping tools for anxiety.

This workshop is not only great for folks struggling with anxiety, but also anyone who is wanting to learn more about anxiety or how to support a loved one with anxiety.

Tickets are only $10 - so grab it fast because it will fill up quick.

https://get.mndbdy.ly/gzjFye8EGeb

03/07/2021

Rest isn't a luxury, it is a necessity. We live in a hustle culture that often encourages us to use every minute to be getting even more done. This constant grind mentality can have a negative impact on mental health, so it is ok if your Sunday checklist is more about taking time for yourself than it is about getting things done.

02/28/2021

Supporting children through a global pandemic is hard. They are worrying even more than they were before and as a parent you want to jump in and help them know that they are safe.

The truth is that sometimes though, re-assuring words like, “don’t worry” or “there’s nothing to be afraid of” can make their worry only grow. First off kids don’t really like to be told how things are and learn much better when they are able to develop their own opinions and conclusions about things, which is why helping them explore their worry can be more helpful. Secondly, while telling them that “there’s nothing to be afraid of,” is meant to help them feel safe, it can actually be invalidating. It tells them that what they are feeling in their body shouldn’t be there and that their feelings aren’t valid.

Try using some of these switches to help your kids get more curious about their worry and grow their ability to challenge their worry on their own. It will take time for them to develop these tools, just like any tool or new task.

We know that you want to be able to take away discomfort for your kids, but sometimes helping them sit with and work through will help even more in the long run. The more tools you have the more tools you can give your kids, so we hope that these simple switches can help you and your kids during these crazy times.

02/28/2021

Our 5 favorite foods that you can add in to your meals this week that can help support your mood:

Fatty fish like salmon
Dark chocolate
Fermented foods
Dark leafy greens
Eggs

We often talk about the foods to avoid when it comes to creating good health, but we have found that oftentimes thinking about all of the foods you can add in is much more helpful. Here are 5 foods that are loaded with mood boosting vitamins and minerals. Instead of approaching changes to your nutrition with a deprivation mindset and eliminating foods, approach it by adding in foods that nourish your body and brain.

If you aren’t already enjoying these foods we encourage you to start by committing to add in 1-2 of them a day, then go from there