Cleansing the Emotional Palette with Elissa Goodman

The Gently Used Human with Dr. Scott Lyons

We would likely all agree that what we eat can transform our health but do we believe that it could also help us to heal our deepest wounds?

Dr. Scott’s guest on the podcast today is Elissa Goodman, a true warrior in the world of holistic health and nutrition. Diagnosed with cancer at 32, and having endured the loss of her husband to Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Elissa's journey is not just one of survival, but of profound transformation.

Together, they’ll explore Elissa's passionate advocacy for cleansing diets and the power of plant-based nutrition. Elissa’s belief in the mind's capacity to foster healing underscores the conversation, emphasizing the critical role of trauma and emotional well-being in overall health. Elissa's insights on the importance of listening to our body's instincts and finding personalized pathways to wellness promise to be both enlightening and empowering.

Join us as we unravel Elissa's insights into the healing journey, from facing life's toughest battles to discovering the power of self-love and the role of nutrition in holistic healing.

Topics We Break Down

• Navigating the superfood crazes and trends.
• Honoring who you are and practicing self-love.
• Talk therapy versus plant-based nutrition.
• The connection between touch and our immune systems.
• Accessibility hurdles of superfoods.
• Demystifying the concept of cleansing.
• Discovering the synergy between well-being and food.
• Leveraging mindset as a part of the healing process.