We spend an hour looking through the lens of anthropology, nutrition and vitalism with Cyndi O’Meara, author of ‘Changing Habits, Changing Lives’ (once just a book, now an entire movement).
Cyndi's wisdom is born of deep scientific research and understanding, coupled with a refreshing awe for the body's innate healing potential.
We journey back to her childhood (where seeds of big pharma skepticism were sown), talk all things success (and being an anti-statistic), how she embraces the Japanese concept of Ikigai, and why becoming a farmer at age 50 was a peak-fulfilment moment.
Cyndi’s unwavering commitment to human health - and the rich, juicy life it facilitates - makes this conversation a feel-good reminder of your own innate strength.
Listen. Absorb. Enjoy.
SHOW NOTES
- Cyndi’s childhood in a household that shunned western medicine and looked to food, chiropractors, physical activity and the outdoors for health. No vaccinations, no antibiotics, no painkillers.
- Why having a family of haemophiliacs set her up to question Big Pharma.
- Her sense of following a path which was intended for her.
- How studying chiropractic reinvigorated her love of nutrition and vitalism.
- She shares a beautiful story about a farmer who transitioned to organic growing techniques (but took a little longer to apply this philosophy to his body).
- Her experience growing abundant food harvests in pots.
- Her ritualistic habits of picking fresh herbs, doing the daily crossword and preparing a breakfast from scratch.
- Her CADA start to the day.
- Why she questioned her beliefs while parenting.
- Her tips for packing food for travel.
- Why food is her only focus as a consumer, rather than fashion or home renovations.
- Becoming a farmer in her 50’s, a long held dream for a food bowl and retreat.
- Parenting by example and not following trends.
- Why raising a close-knit family of conscious humans is her greatest achievement.
- The philosophy of vitalistic consciousness as opposed to mechanism.
- The power of community.
- How to boost immune function to boost health to boost resilience.
- Her definition of success.
- The power of science blended with history.
- What is Ikigai, and how can it help shape a meaningful life?
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