Eat For A Calmer Mind: Foods That Support Mental Health-Interview With Dr. Patricia Thomson (Dr.T)

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In this episode of Cooking With The Confident Vegan my special guest is Dr. Patricia Thomson, (aka Dr. T), Dr, T is a dynamic educator, speaker, and advocate whose work is rooted in science, service, and a passion for wellness.  With a doctorate focused on  toxicology and environmental biology, she brings a deep understanding of how food and environmental factors impact the body at the cellular level. In addition to her doctorate, Dr. T has earned multiple certifications in plant-based nutrition, culinary instruction, medicinal plants, and health coaching, equipping her to guide individuals  and communities toward sustainable, evidence-based health practices. She is the author of WFPB: A Step-by-Step Guide to Adopting a Whole Food Plant-Based Lifestyle, a practical and  empowering resource for those seeking better health through nutrition. Dr. T has developed and led a wide range of educational initiatives, from grassroots workshops to national medical summits, delivering more than 500 talks on plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, toxicology, and nonprofit leadership. Through her work with Wellness20 and CRVN (Capital Region Vegan Network), Dr. T continues to drive meaningful change, empowering others to take control of their health, advocating for nonprofit leadership, and building a healthier world.

We discuss how what we eat impacts our gut health, which impacts our emotional and mental wellbeing.

What we make: Green Glow Smoothie Bowl and  Rainbow Veggie Buddha Bowl

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I met Dr. T through the Capital Region Vegan Network (CRVN). Visit their website to check out the great work they are doing: https://capregionvegans.org/

To learn more about Dr. T's work, visit her website at https://www.wellness-20.com patricia@wellness-20.com

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Jennifer Shlomovich is a Plant-Powered Lifestyle-Educator on a mission to help others improve their health by eating more plants.. As the only vegan in her household, she knows firsthand how challenging it can be to stay true to your values when the people around you aren’t on the same path. For years, she put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own, but through her journey, she discovered the power of setting boundaries, living by her values, and confidently prioritizing her well-being. On her YouTube channel, The Confident Vegan, she shares inspiring interviews, practical tips, and empowering conversations about what it really means to live in alignment with your values. She is also the co-host of That Vegan Morning Show with Kimberly Winters of the Did You Bring The Hummus podcast.