Episode 474: Monica Bhagwan. Nutrition Through A Trauma-Informed Lens

Before I began doing this podcast I never knew there were so many areas that required trauma-informed awareness. I certainly never thought that trauma-informed nutrition was something we needed. And of course, we do. I'm so glad that there are people like my guest out there doing this incredible work! --- First, a giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, Talkspace ( http://talkspace.com/ ) Talkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist.Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to. Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule. As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com ( http://talkspace.com/ ) and using the code *TRAUMATHERAPIST* --- *Monica Bhagwan* is a practitioner and thought-leader in applying an understanding of trauma and trauma-informed care to public health nutrition initiatives. She currently serves as an educator and program manager at Leah's Pantry, an innovative public health nutrition non-profit in California. Leah's Pantry creates resources, conducts community programs, and provides training to other nutrition professionals. They are a leader in applying a trauma-informed lens to food and nutrition programs, an approach Monica initiated and co-leads. She has a Masters Degree in Food Studies from New York University. *In This Episode* * Leah's Pantry ( https://www.leahspantry.org/ ) * Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenmen t ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1439195463/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?creative=9325&creativeASIN=1439195463&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&linkId=e21b26a950442c0d707d8e616b857a7c&tag=wescoatrapro-20 ) , Robert Wright * Heavy: An American Memoi r ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1501125664/ref=as_li_tl?camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1501125664&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&linkId=a79b6348527ec557520a967eb60ca1fe&tag=wescoatrapro-20 ) , Kiese Laymon Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands