Daniel O’Shaughnessy is an award-winning nutritionist, functional medicine certified practitioner, author and speaker whose work explores the relationship between health, psychology, behaviour and identity.
Known for bringing depth and nuance to conversations around wellbeing, Daniel speaks on the hidden forces that shape how people relate to their bodies, their health and themselves. His work covers topics including body image, perfectionism, stress, shame, self-worth, behaviour change and the pressure many people feel to constantly optimise, perform or hold everything together.
Drawing on more than fifteen years of clinical experience, alongside lived insight, Daniel offers a perspective that connects physiology with psychology. His talks explore why many struggles around wellbeing are not simply about discipline or information, but are often shaped by stress, identity, culture, comparison and the search for control.
Daniel is the author of 'Letting Go of Perfect: A Gay Man’s Guide to Healing from Body Dysmorphia', and 'The Queer Guide to Nutrition & Lifestyle'. Through his writing and speaking, he has become known for addressing body image, queer health and mental wellbeing with honesty, clarity and substance, while also speaking more broadly to modern pressures around self-perception, performance and health.
His work has been featured in publications including Vogue, GQ, The Sunday Times, Tatler and Attitude, and he has appeared on BBC One’s The One Show discussing anabolic steroid use and body dysmorphia.
Daniel speaks at conferences, workplace events, wellbeing programmes, leadership conversations, Pride events and panel discussions. He is able to tailor his talks to a range of audiences, from corporate teams and professional networks to healthcare, community and culture-focused events.
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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:
Body Image, Self-Worth and Modern Pressure
How perfectionism, comparison culture and identity pressures shape the way people see themselves.
Health, Behaviour and the Psychology of Change
Why people struggle to change even when they know what to do, and what sits underneath self-sabotage, control and inconsistency.
Stress, Shame and Mental Wellbeing
Exploring how stress physiology, emotional patterns and lived experience influence long-term wellbeing.
Rethinking Wellbeing Beyond Optimisation
A more honest conversation about modern wellness culture, burnout, self-improvement and the pressure to get everything right.
Identity, Belonging and Human Behaviour
How identity, culture and social pressure shape confidence, behaviour and wellbeing over time.
LGBTQ+ Health, Body Image and Minority Stress
A specialist talk on queer health, self-perception and the long-term impact of stigma, pressure and comparison.
Gym Culture, Steroids and the Pursuit of the Ideal Body
Examining the psychological, cultural and behavioural drivers behind extreme body ideals.
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 - 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'
- 2019 - Certified IFM Practitioner by The Institute for Functional Medicine
- Award-winning nutritionist with over 15 years of clinical experience
- Featured in Vogue, GQ, The Sunday Times, Tatler and Attitude
How to hire Daniel O'Shaughnessy
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