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Julia Bradbury is a renowned British television presenter, journalist and environmental advocate, best known for her work on nature documentaries like Countryfile and Britain’s Best Walks. 

In this enlightening and inspiring conversation, she shares her health journey with Natalie Li, Communications Officer at ION. 

She discusses the importance of nutrition, stress management, and the healing power of nature. Her new book, Hack Yourself Healthy, explores biohacking and preventative health measures, advocating for a holistic approach to wellness that integrates emotional health and nature therapy. 

(Cover image credit: David Venni)

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction to Julia Bradbury's Journey 

02:56 Transition from journalism to nature broadcasting 

05:35 Facing Breast Cancer: A Personal Journey 

08:34 Nutrition Before and After Diagnosis 

11:06 Understanding Stress and Its Impact on Health 

14:15 Exploring 'Hack Yourself Healthy' and Its Insights 

19:55 Food Choices: A New Approach to Nutrition 

43:29 Navigating the Toxicity of social media 

43:31 The healing power of Ayurveda 

01:04:02 The Therapeutic Benefits of Walking 

01:09:14 Integrating Nature Therapy into Healthcare 

🔗 LINKS + MENTIONS: 

https://juliabradbury.com/
Julia Bradbury’s new book Hack Your Healthy is out now 

🔖Clare Pooley, author of the Sober Diaries, and featured in Hack Yourself Healthy.
www.clarepooley.com 

🔖Anna Mathur is a psychotherapist, author and speaker.   
www.annamathur.com 

🔖Dr. Kara Fitzgerald is actively engaged in clinical research on epigenetics and longevity using a diet and lifestyle intervention developed in her research and practice. 

www.drkarafitzgerald.com

🔖 Two hours a week is key dose of nature for health and wellbeing – a study led by Dr Mat White, of the University of Exeter Medical School. 

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44097-3 

https://news-archive.exeter.ac.uk/featurednews/title_720059_en.html#:~:text=Research%20led%20by%20the%20University,all%20during%20an%20average%20week. 

🔖Hum2n, biohacking lab in London 
https://www.hum2n.com/ 

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