Hi, I'm Sammy Barnett
Clinical Nutritionist | Speaker | Author | Professional Nutrition Entertainer
Forget boring food rules or stiff lectures. I flip “you are what you eat” into “you are what you absorb” — making nutrition and mental wellbeing simple, fun, and unforgettable.
Why I Do What I Do
I’ve lived with anxiety and panic disorder since I was a child — and I know how lonely, overwhelming, and confusing that place can be. Now, when I see kids in schools or adults in workplaces struggling with stress, burnout, or disconnection, I recognise that same look I once carried. And I now have the tools, knowledge, and creativity to help.
My own story inspired me to write Anxiety: The Best Teacher You Never Asked For. It’s part memoir, part toolkit, and a way of showing others they’re not alone.
I was given a gift: the ability to teach in a way that connects, using humour, metaphors, and hands-on fun to make the science stick. Nothing lights me up more than watching kids suddenly “get it,” or seeing the spark when adults realise they can thrive and truly get to know their bodies.
That’s why I do what I do!
“Props, humour, and a whole lot of heart — that’s how I teach nutrition.”
What This Means for You
Whether it’s a room full of kids waving rainbow ribbons, a workplace team learning mindful eating, or an audience hearing my story on stage — my goal is always the same:
Spark curiosity
Make the science stick
Show people they can thrive without overwhelm
Beyond the Stage
I wear a lot of hats. I’m a boy mum, dog mum, wife, sister, and entrepreneur. Life is full, messy, and sometimes overwhelming, which is exactly why I believe health must be practical. I’ve pushed my body to extremes, battling orthorexia and even liver failure, and I know what it’s like to feel lost in the pursuit of ‘health.’ Those experiences paved the pathway for teaching nutrition in a way that’s simple, sustainable, and compassionate.
Nutrition isn’t about perfection or chasing the latest trend, it’s about simple, doable habits that fit into real life. That’s the approach I bring into every workshop, talk, and program: real tools for real people.
Sammy x
