Episode 41 of Quirky Cooking Chats (Season 2): Addictive Doing Patterns, Stress, Body Burnout & Gut Health - with Filipa Belette (Clinical Nutritionist & Functional Medicine Practitioner)

Join me in this thought-provoking episode as I interview Filipe Belette about her inspiring journey of self-discovery and healing.

Filly's story is a journey through addictive doing patterns, perfectionism, and high-achieving tendencies which led to many stress-related health issues. From her early struggles with regulating blood pressure during stress-induced episodes, to her late blooming and hormonal challenges, Filly's path was marked by unique challenges. She navigated a difficult childbirth, constant exhaustion, chronic pain, and immune deficiencies, leading her on a quest to rejuvenate her health.

Discover how her encounter with the philosophy of "Deep Nutrition" based on the principles of Weston A. Price ignited her health awakening. With the birth of her second child came new opportunities, but old doing patterns crept in and overexertion and burnout resulted, leading her to explore functional medicine.

Filly's journey took an unexpected turn as she realised the profound link between low dopamine levels and addictive patterns. We learn about the relationship between overexertion, stress and perfectionism, and the depletion of joy, creativity and motivation. Her battle with heartburn, histamine intolerance, parasites, and more led her to unveil the intricate connections between physical ailments and metaphysical triggers.

We also discuss sleep, cortisol, and melatonin, the profound impact of sleep on health and well-being, the complexities of stress-induced burnout, as well as practical insights on breaking the cycle and restoring balance.

Tune in to this episode and hear the remarkable journey of a woman who found her way back to vitality by addressing not only the physical but also the metaphysical aspects of health.

Filly has generously offered a free mini course to help my listeners “Break Free from Body Burnout”! Request access here: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/minicourse-page/

Learn more:

- The Body Burnout Show with Filipa and her husband Chris: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/podcasts/ending-body-burnout-show 

- Chris and Filly’s Website: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/ 

- Listen in to a podcast with Jo & Filly about Jo’s story of body burnout and healing: https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/podcasts/ending-body-burnout-show/episodes/2147931009