In this episode, Jessica and Meg Bowman explore the complex relationship between nutrition, mental health, and the wellness industry. They dig into the challenges of navigating dietary restrictions, the importance of personalized nutrition, and the need for regulation in the face of overwhelming wellness messages. Meg shares her personal journey with Crohn's disease and the lessons she’s learned about the impact of food on health and well-being. Overall, their conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the mind-body connection and the risks associated with restrictive diets, advocating for a more balanced and individualized approach to nutrition. Yes, please!

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Meet Our Guest, Meg

Meg Bowman is a licensed dietitian nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) specializing in mental health and gastrointestinal wellness through a functional nutrition approach. Drawing from the principles of polyvagal theory, Meg helps clients build resilience and balance by addressing the mind-body connection through nutrition.

Meg is the author of the upcoming book, This Is Your Body on Trauma: How to Nourish Safety, Resilience, and Connection with Polyvagal-Informed Nutrition, available for pre-order on Amazon and set to release in August. The book offers practical guidance on how to use nutrition to support healing and foster a sense of safety and connection in the body. As a co-founder of Clinician's Incubator, Meg mentors and provides clinical supervision for post-graduate nutrition students pursuing their CNS credential. Meg is also a co-founder of Nutrition Hive, a medical nutrition therapy group practice specializing in mental health, gut health, and hormonal balance.

With a focus on evidence-based, weight-inclusive care, Meg and her team empower clients to achieve improved well-being without the pressures of diet culture. Through her work, Meg blends clinical expertise with compassion, creating environments where both clients and practitioners can thrive.

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Watch The Conversation About Functional Nutrition and Restrictive Eating

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