How to Nourish, Create Resilience and Safety with Nutrition with Meg Bowman| 11.19.2025
In this episode, Kristen welcomes Meg Bowman, a licensed nutritionist and author, to explore the deep and often-overlooked connection between nutrition, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation.
You'll Learn
- How nutrition and trauma are interconnected and influence both physical and emotional health.
- Ways to use food as a tool for nervous system regulation and emotional safety.
- How creating nutrition toolkits can support lasting healing.
- The truth about protein, fiber, and sugar and their impact on mental well-being.
- How to approach food with self-compassion, releasing shame and perfectionism around eating.
Resources:
Meg Bowman's Book Recommendations:
1. Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory
2. Glimmers Journal: Reflect on the Small Moments That Bring You Joy, Safety, and Connection
3. Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype
4. How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing
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This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form.