Daniel O'Shaughnessy is an LGBTQ+ health, body image and mental well-being speaker dedicated to helping people develop healthier relationships with their bodies. Drawing on lived experience, research and practical wellbeing strategies, he explores topics such as body dysmorphia, perfectionism, and self-esteem. Daniel regularly speaks at events and conferences, sharing insights on mindset, body image, and LGBTQ+ health that encourage audiences to approach wellbeing with greater compassion and self-acceptance.
Daniel graduated from the University of Plymouth in 2002 with a degree in Criminal Justice and Law, and began working as a senior DIP liaison worker at Blenheim CDP in 2011. From there, Daniel focused his attention on sharing the strategies and approaches that had supported his own journey with body image and perfectionism, prompting him to found The Naked Nutritionist in 2012. In 2013, Daniel co-founded a wellness retreat called Bodhimaya, which would go on to win the Condé Nast Spa Award for Best Bespoke Overhaul and the Tatler Spa Award. In 2019, Daniel became a certified practitioner from The Institute for Functional Medicine and began sharing his pioneering approach to health and wellness with the public. He frequently writes essays exploring different aspects of LGBTQ+ health and well-being, and has also published two books. His first book, 'Letting Go of Perfect: A Gay Man’s Guide to Healing from Body Dysmorphia', combined personal experience with professional insight to explore body image, shame and the patterns of control that often accompany them. His second book, 'The Queer Guide to Nutrition & Lifestyle', explored an array of different topics, including HIV and long-term health, relationships and addiction.
Daniel shares further information and guidance through his podcasting work, setting up the 'Naked Nutrition' podcast in 2020, and later the 'Lessons from Psychedelics' podcast in 2024. In 2026, he launched his 8-week 'Letting Go of Perfect' course, designed to support gay and bisexual men in building healthier, more compassionate relationships with themselves and their bodies. Daniel also offers a health strategy session, where he provides a 90-minute strategic review of his clients' current health and behaviour. Daniel frequently travels to speak at industry events and conferences, and was invited by GiffGaff to deliver a talk on epigenetics in 2019. In 2025, he appeared on BBC One's 'The One Show', where he discussed anabolic steroids and body dysmorphia. Additionally, Daniel has been featured in magazines such as The Sunday Times, Tatler, Vogue and GQ, to name just a few.
Daniel O'Shaughnessy’s work integrates physiology, psychology and lived experience to develop innovative approaches to mental health, body image and wellbeing. As a speaker, he shares practical insights on health, identity and behaviour, helping audiences build healthier relationships with themselves. Daniel’s work and perspective make him a valuable contributor to corporate and DEI events. Daniel is able to tailor his insights for a variety of formats, including keynote talks, panel discussions, fireside conversations, Pride and community events, as well as media interviews and discussions. To hire Daniel O'Shaughnessy for your next event, contact Champions today!
Social Media
Books
Letting Go of Perfect: A Gay Man’s Guide to Healing from Body Dysmorphia
The Queer Guide to Nutrition and Lifestyle
Daniel O'Shaughnessy's official speaking topics are listed below:
LGBTQ+ Health and Body Image
An evidence-informed approach to LGBTQ+ health that integrates nutrition, lifestyle, minority stress, and identity dynamics, including body image, gym culture, and the long-term impact of shame and performance pressure
Nutrition, Stress and Performance
How nutrition and physiology intersect with nervous system load, cognitive function, emotional balance, and long-term health outcomes
Mindset and Behaviour Change
Breaking unhelpful patterns, reshaping identity dynamics, and building resilience. Where relevant, this includes discussion of altered states, breathwork, and integrative approaches to healing
Queer health and nutrition beyond aesthetics
Body image, shame, and body dysmorphia in gay men
Trauma, nervous system health, and eating behaviours
Gym culture, steroids, and the pursuit of control
Minority stress, identity, and long-term health outcomes
Lessons from psychedelics for mental health and self-understanding
Rethinking wellbeing without optimisation or perfection
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events:
“I invited Daniel to speak at our corporate retreats because our clients need wisdom that is practical, clear, and deeply human. Daniel has a rare gift for taking complex ideas about health, identity, stress, and healing and presenting them in a way that is easy to understand and immediately applicable. His talks combine evidence-informed frameworks with lived experience, so the material feels grounded and real, not abstract or esoteric. Daniel makes healing accessible for audiences who typically expect business language and logic, and he consistently receives the highest praise from participants for changing how they think about wellbeing, resilience, and the connection between mind and body. I recommend him without reservation for any corporate event where you want insight that feels both intelligent and deeply human.” - Dr Miguel Toribio-Mateas, Clinical Neuroscientist and Workplace Wellbeing Consultant
"Daniel’s holistic approach to health is truly transformative. He has a rare ability to seamlessly connect the dots between nutrition, mindset, and emotional well-being, creating a framework that feels both practical and deeply compassionate. His talk left our audience with actionable tools to improve their overall well-being and a greater understanding of how these aspects influence one another. Daniel’s authenticity and passion for his work shine through in everything he does.” - Rachel Nguyen, Program Director
- 2026 - Launched the 'Letting Go of Perfect' Course
- 2026 - Set to re-release his second book, retitled as 'The Queer Guide to Nutrition & Lifestyle'
- 2025 - Appeared on BBC One's 'The One Show' to talk about anabolic steroids and body dysmorphia
- 2025 - Published 'Letting Go of Perfect: A Gay Man’s Guide to Healing from Body Dysmorphia'
- 2025 - Released his essay titled, 'How Psychedelics Work'
- 2024 - Started his podcast called 'Lessons from Psychedelics'
- 2024 - Featured in Attitude magazine
- 2021 - Master's degree in Transdisciplinary Practice from Middlesex University
- 2020 - Started the 'Naked Nutrition' podcast
- 2019 - Spoke at Giff Gaff about epigenetics
- 2019 - Certified IFM Practitioner by The Institute for Functional Medicine
- 2017 - Won the Tatler Spa Award for his retreat company, Bodhimaya
- 2015 - Won the Condé Nast Spa Award 2015 "Best Bespoke Overhaul", for his retreat company, Bodhimaya
- 2014 - Director of External Communications at the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy
- 2013 - Co-founder of a retreat company, Bodhimaya
- 2013 - Council Support Executive/ Company Secretary at the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy
- 2012 - Director of Nutrition, The Naked Nutritionist
- 2011 - Senior DIP Liaison Worker at Blenheim CDP
- 2002 - Criminal Justice with Law degree from the University of Plymouth
How to hire Daniel O'Shaughnessy
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Daniel O'Shaughnessy for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
** We do NOT accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. Each speaker on the website may not have necessarily worked with Champions in the past but are known to perform such engagements within the industry.
