Summary
In this heartfelt episode, Megan Walsh sits down with Meg Bowman, a licensed nutritionist who blends science and compassion in her work on integrative clinical nutrition and mental health. Together, they unpack the deep connection between what we eat, how we feel, and the stories our bodies carry — especially how experiences like trauma can shape both our physical and emotional health.
Meg shares how she approaches nutrition not just as a matter of nutrients and meal plans, but as a healing process that honors both the body and the mind. The two explore the powerful role of the nervous system in eating behaviors, the gut-brain connection, and why personalized nutrition is key to real, sustainable wellness.
The conversation also touches on emotional eating, mindful parenting around food, and the thoughtful use of supplements. Through it all, Meg emphasizes compassion — encouraging listeners to approach food, and themselves, with curiosity, kindness, and the freedom to discover what truly nourishes them.
We Talk About
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Nutrition is both a bottom-up (body) and top-down (mind) process.
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Trauma can deeply affect physical health conditions like Crohn’s disease.
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The gut plays a major role in mental and emotional well-being.
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Nervous system regulation is essential for balanced eating.
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There’s no one-size-fits-all approach — personalized nutrition matters.
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Emotional eating can be met with compassion instead of guilt.
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Supplements work best when used intentionally and individually.
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Psychobiotics may support mental health and gut balance.
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Most importantly — it’s okay to start where you are and grow at your own pace.
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