Emilia Thompson PhD is a university lecturer, nutrition myth buster, and nutrition coach she intertwines evidence-based nutritional programming with the equally evidence-based methods of mindfulness, self-compassion, gratitude, and behavior change to support her clients.

In this episode we discuss; values, how the fitness industry is destroying eating habits, my ayahuasca trip, if you can combine holistic healing and science, how to set boundaries, non-violent communication, showing up with authenticity, just how amazing Brene Brown is and the importance of vulnerability.

Books discussed 

The Games People Play - Eric Berne 

Lying - Sam Harris

Dare To Lead - Brene Brown

Daring Greatly - Brene Brown

Rising Strong - Brene Brown

Power Of Now - Eckhart Tolle

Love Factually - Laura Mucha

Untamed - Glennon Doyle

The Untethered Soul - Michael Singer

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