Thrive Connect #3 - Food to Thrive

Aspire is proud to partner with Thrive Aotearoa Charitable Trust (TACT) and Step Ahead to present the 2026 Thrive Speaker Series.

‍Thrive is a community built by and for people living with acquired neurological conditions, all focused on one thing: living your best life, in your place and at your pace.

Thrive is grounded by the five pillars of Move, Rest, Chat, Mood and Food, which support the “roof” of Mental Health.  Thrive focuses on practical ways to rebuild confidence, reconnect with others and put your mental health back at the centre of everyday life.

The sthird installment of our Thrive Speaker Series focuses on Food.

Food to Thrive - Professor Julia Rucklidge
Wednesday 3 June | 10am - 12pm
The Braintree Wellness Centre
70 Langdons Road, Papanui

Professor Julia Rucklidge, a clinical psychologist, is a leading expert on mental health and nutrition. She has given hundreds of talks around the world, including at TedX, co-authored “The Better Brain” and much more.

Learn about the role of nutrition in mental health and the power of food and micronutrients to support mood, resilience and recovery. Expect an engaging, hopeful and practical conversation that turns complex science into everyday choices you can actually make.  You’ll leave with a fresh appreciation of food as fuel for thriving mentally, not just physically.

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