Show Notes
What if the most powerful medicine was right outside your front door? In this episode, we explore the transformative role nature plays in healing, recovery and everyday wellness.
Our guest is Julia Bradbury - TV presenter, Sunday Times bestselling author and one of the UK's most passionate advocates for the healing power of the outdoors. After a breast cancer diagnosis in 2021 and a subsequent mastectomy, Julia rebuilt her health from the ground up and nature was at the heart of it.
She joins Emilie to talk about her diagnosis journey, the science behind nature snacks, resistance training, morning light, walking backwards, and why the single most important wellness habit starts with what you say to yourself.
Get Julia’s book Hack Yourself Healthy Julia Bradbury is supporting Vista Health’s Signs of Clarity campaign. Visit www.vista-health.co.uk
00:00 The Healing Power of Nature & Movement 02:07 Functional Medicine: Finding the Root Cause 04:50 How Walking Calms Your Nervous System 06:40 Breast Cancer Diagnosis & The Promise of Nature 08:15 How to Take Daily "Nature Snacks" 10:00 The Emotional Toll of Surgery 12:35 Finding Comfort & Life Lessons from Trees 15:00 Redefining Health vs. Toxic Resilience 17:36 How to Make Time for Your Wellbeing 19:31 Strength Training for Women & Hope Molecules 22:21 Building Non-Negotiable Healthy Habits 24:35 Overcoming Vulnerability After a Health Scare 27:15 An Emotional Expedition to Antarctica 29:18 Healthy Travel Hacks & Plane Snacks 32:19 The Ultimate Slow Morning Routine 34:27 The Power of Positive Affirmations & Self-Talk 36:01 Why You Should Start Walking Backwards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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