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Rethinking 'Survival of the Fittest': How Our Nervous System Evolved for Cooperation connection mental health nervous system polyvagal practice polyvagal theory social enagagement system

Picture this: a wolf, not snarling or hunting, but wagging its tail at a human campfire. It seems counterintuitive, doesn't it? Yet, this scene might just encapsulate one of the most successful evolutionary strategies: the survival of the friendliest.

We've all heard of "survival of the fittest,"...

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Cultivating Safety: A Polyvagal Approach to Wellbeing mind-body practices nervous system yoga polyvagal theory stress relief vagus nerve

In the realm of health and wellness, we often hear about "vagus nerve hacks" as quick fixes for stress and anxiety. While these techniques can offer relief, they often miss the bigger picture of how our nervous system functions. As a nutritionist, wellbeing coach and mind-body practitioner, I've...

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The SMILES Trial: A Recipe for Better Mental Health anti-inflammatory food depression food and mood mental health

Ever wondered if changing your diet could improve your mood? The groundbreaking SMILES trial, which inspired my journey to become a nutritionist, set out to answer just that.

What is the SMILES Trial?

Published in 2017, the SMILES (Supporting the Modification of lifestyle In Lowered Emotional...

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Recipe: Baked Mediterranean Fish anti-inflammatory food depression dietary fibre food and mood mediterranean recipe

I'm excited to share one of my favourite, delicious recipes from the 21-Day Balanced Mind-Body Online Program! This dish is super easy and perfect for a busy lifestyle. Simply place everything (except the couscous ingredients) into one baking dish and pop it in the oven for minimal dishes!

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