Jessica Coghill holds a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and is board certified by the American Nutrition Association as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). She is the founder of Vital Root Wellness, where she helps individuals reconnect with the innate intelligence of their bodies through evidence-based, integrative nutrition. Jessica is passionate about the profound interconnection between the mind, body, and our surroundings. She believes true healing begins when we nourish not just the physical body, but also the environments we live in and the thoughts we carry. A dedicated meditator, she weaves mindfulness into her personal life and professional approach.
In this episode, we talk about how Jessica’s personal health struggles influenced her to pursue a career in nutrition, the ways in which stress can affect your gut health and digestion, and how your mindset can affect your healing progress. Jessica also shares her experience moving and working abroad, how learning a new language (and the struggle that comes with it) is good for your brain, and the morning routine she recommends to set up your day to feel your best. Connect with Jessica at: https://www.vitalrootwellness.com/ Are you a health or wellness coach? Maybe someone who is looking for a career change, or someone that has even had a transformative experience with cold therapy? Well, you’re in luck. Lauren and I have partnered to create an Cold Therapy and breathwork certification https://icecold(dot)club/academy Episode Overview:
0:00 - How health struggles influenced Jessica to work in nutrition
6:00 - How your nervous system can affect gut health
12:00 - Using science vs intuition when helping clients
13:30 - How different cultures influence the way people eat
19:00 - Why trust is so important when working with clients
22:00 - The moment Jessica knew she was in the right practice
24:00 - Working abroad and living in Mexico
30:00 - How your beliefs can affect your healing progress
39:00 - How stress can affect your digestion
44:30 - Factors that cause high cholesterol and how to prevent it
48:00 - How wearable technology can increase anxiety
53:00 - Dogmatic views of nutrition on social media
55:00 - Why Jessica doesn’t always recommend fasting
59:00 - Jessica’s morning routine
1:08:00 - Finding community abroad
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