In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Serena Poon, celebrity chef, nutritionist, and wellness expert, to talk about food as a powerful tool for healing. Serena explains how chronic stress, trauma, and restrictive dieting impact the body, and why nourishment—not punishment—is the foundation of true wellness. This conversation explores inflammation, emotional eating, burnout, and how to build a healthier relationship with food that supports both mental and physical well-being.

Chapters:00:00 Why food is medicine02:48 Meet Serena Poon, celebrity chef06:10 How nutrition affects mental & emotional health10:55 Healing the body through food15:42 Why diets fail most people20:30 Inflammation and chronic illness explained25:18 The mind–body connection most doctors ignore30:40 Food, stress, and nervous system regulation41:20 Emotional eating and shame46:35 Why restriction backfires51:50 Rebuilding trust with your body1:01:30 Daily habits that quietly destroy health1:06:10 Gentle nutrition vs extreme wellness trends1:16:55 Food as self-respect, not punishment1:21:40 What real nourishment looks like1:26:30 Advice for people struggling with their health1:41:10 What Serena wishes more people understood1:45:20 Final reflections on healing and balance

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