Alex Jamieson co-wrote the iconic food documentary Super Size Me. That eventually led to the publication of The Great American Detox, and multiple best belling books that followed. In this interview we take a look at the relationship between the food we consume and our bodies.Here a few of the highlights. How the loss of a parent gave Alex clarityHitting rock bottom and the a downward health spiralThe stark relief and clarity found in a health crisisWhy the library is a perfect place to go when you feel lostA deep look at the ability to heal ourselves with foodEscaping the cubicle life for culinary schoolReconnecting with the dreams and desires of our youthDefining what a successful life means to you Why you can have a legacy even if you're at the same job your whole lifeConducting a nonjudgmental inquiry of how you show up in the world Viewing your life as a series of successful failures Learning to forgive the grudges we hold against our loved onesA look at how the Whole Foods Vegan Diet Healed Morgan SpurlockThe importance not judging all the things you do Taking a look at the value of a super simple life Learning how to detoxify your life by changing multiple thingsChanging 2 or 3 key ingredients that could change your whole lifeLearning to pay attention to the desires that are ignited within youThe correlation between creativity and riskA deep dive into the film making process Why you never stop creating even at the pinnacle of successHonoring the trust that people put in you Alex Jamieson is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor accredited through the Columbia University Teacher’s College and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Her approach to holistic health undid the damage Morgan Spurlock’s 30-Day McDonald’s binge did to his body in the Oscar-nominated documentary Super Size Me, and she has spoken on Oprah, CNN, and MSNBC. Resources MentionedSuper Size Me The Great American Detox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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