This week, I'm thrilled to be joined by the amazing Dr. Venita Patel, an NHS doctor turned functional medicine guru passionate about empowering us ALL to live our healthiest lives! Dr. Patel brings the warmth and expertise of a seasoned medical doctor but with a holistic twist. She champions raising healthy children through holistic health practices and runs clinics at Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust. 

As well as being incredibly insightful, Dr Patel radiates calm, her passion is contagious, and she is very generous in sharing her knowledge. This episode is PACKED with actionable tips!

We discuss:

• How we can empower ourselves and our children to thrive with smart food choices and healthy habits
• The impact of childhood trauma and the pandemic on childhood obesity (How to Understand and Deal with Social Anxiety)
• The importance and rest (All You Need is Rest)
• How emotions impact eating habits
• Addressing the root cause behind health concerns
• Beating chronic fatigue using rest, sleep & blood sugar secrets for lasting energy
• Seasonal eating & Ayurveda for whole-body wellness
• When to seek professional help for eating habits of concern
• The power of nature and why getting outside is essential for health
• Walking & vegetables: Simple joys for a healthy lifestyle!

This episode is all about feeling your best, from the inside out! Grab your headphones, get comfortable and join us for an inspiring conversation.

You can find out more about Dr Venita Patel here:

Instagram: @healthvianutrion

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