Choosing to prioritise your health is a mental game above all else. Meet Mary Cristine - an Embodied Nutrition and Gut Specialist, a leading expert in holistic healing, and a well-known speaker at biohacking conferences. Drawing from her own experience overcoming significant trauma, Mary has assisted countless C-suite executives and high achievers in managing stress, achieving weight loss, and improving their gut health. Her guidance has empowered them to embrace healthier lifestyles, and she’s here today to inspire you to do the same. Join this eye-opening conversation as Mary shares her expertise, debunking health myths we all still believe, and she offers invaluable advice - from tailored nutrition strategies to mental health insights, to help you lead a more fulfilling life. Folks, if neglecting your health is your current reality, it's time to get serious and change that for good. Take control, put a strategy together and kick-off your wellness journey now with Mary’s help. Tune in and secure your path to a stronger, healthier you! Discussion points:  05:05 - Mary's journey into health and nutrition 16:59 - Mary’s opinion on smoking 18:20 - How the passing of Mary's father affected her 19:51 - Struggles of being a young mom 20:50 - Mary’s eating disorder at a young age 23:20 - The moment Mary realised there was something wrong with conventional medication 24:38 - What helped Mary treat her son's tics 27:28 - Why Mary’s main focus in corporate is mental health 31:12 - Accountability and discipline when it comes to health 34:38 - Where you can start your journey to become healthy 36:48 - Why generic meal plans are wrong 45:11 - The first thing someone needs to do when it comes to losing weight 45:55 - Alternatives to eating sugar for a kick of happiness 47:18 - How to use food the right way to destress 48:55 - Fruits that spike glucose levels and those that don't 50:52 - Common health misconceptions 53:04 - Nutritious recipes or snacks for busy individuals to improve their diet 54:20 - Gut health and its connection with the thyroid 57:28 - Steps to follow to live a better life Show Sponsor: Megavrse: Dive into immersive environments in the Metaverse that redefine the future of retail, art, and work https://www.megavrse.xyz/#/ Socials: Spencer Lodge https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/  Mary Cristine https://www.instagram.com/marycriistine/ https://www.youtube.com/@marycristine https://www.linkedin.com/in/marycristine/ https://www.facebook.com/marycriistine/ https://www.tiktok.com/@marycristiine https://twitter.com/marycriistine