SummaryIn this enlightening conversation, Poonam Kassad, an integrative nutrition coach, shares her journey towards understanding wellness beyond just food. She emphasizes the importance of listening to the body's signals, feeling safe, and the emotional connections we have with food. Poonam discusses the pitfalls of rigid diets and the significance of finding balance in a busy life. The conversation highlights the power of breath, the need to prioritize health, and the myth of perfectionism in wellness. Ultimately, it encourages a supportive and joyful approach to health, where slowing down can lead to profound changes.TakeawaysReal wellness begins not on the plate but in the nervous system.Food is definitely an integral part, but it's something more.Your body is intelligent enough to heal on its own.The body must feel safe before it can digest, repair and heal.Rigid diets often leave people feeling emotionally failed.When you stop fighting your body, everything changes.It's about how you are eating and how you're feeling.Discipline is about consistency and flexibility.Health is the base; if you do not have health, you are going nowhere.Wellness is not a stress; it becomes very supportive.Chapters