{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F37935b09-1f19-4d2c-9926-3e93f7c4447a","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Plant-Based Healing and PMDD: Reclaiming Balance Through Food, Trauma Work, and Mindful Living with Camilla Brinkworth\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/37935b09-1f19-4d2c-9926-3e93f7c4447a\"></iframe>","title":"Plant-Based Healing and PMDD: Reclaiming Balance Through Food, Trauma Work, and Mindful Living with Camilla Brinkworth","description":"In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana speaks with naturopath, nutritionist, and trauma-informed healing specialist Camilla Brinkworth about her journey of healing from autoimmune arthritis and PMDD. Camilla shares how adopting a plant-based lifestyle transformed her health, lifted her mood, and eliminated chronic pain. Beyond diet, she dives into how unresolved trauma, unhealthy environments, and systemic misconceptions around PMDD can intensify suffering\u2014and how deeper emotional healing and natural medicine create real change.\nListeners will hear practical insights on overcoming cultural and family resistance to dietary change, the truth about protein and calcium sources, and surprising new research on omega-3s and plant-based nutrition. This is a conversation about reclaiming health in a way that honors body, mind, and soul, without falling for quick fixes.\n\nAbout the Guest:\nCamilla Brinkworth is a naturopath, nutritionist, and trauma-informed practitioner specializing in PMDD support, plant-based nutrition, and rapid core healing. Having healed from autoimmune arthritis, anxiety, and PMDD herself, she now helps clients worldwide reconnect with balance through holistic nutrition, trauma healing, and family constellations work.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nPlant-based nutrition can drastically improve mood, energy, and chronic conditions when done with mindfulness and education.\n\n\nHealing isn\u2019t one-size-fits-all\u2014emotional trauma, relationships, and environment play as critical a role as diet.\n\n\nMany myths around protein and calcium are outdated; plants provide complete amino acids and strong sources of calcium through leafy greens.\n\n\nOmega-3 research is shifting\u2014flax, chia, and ahi flower oil may be more effective and sustainable than algae or fish supplements.\n\n\nLack of family and social support is the number one reason people struggle to sustain a plant-based lifestyle. Building community is essential.\n\n\nPMDD is more than \u201csevere PMS\u201d\u2014trauma and systemic issues contribute, and deep trauma-informed healing is often required.\n\n\nReal healing begins with small, consistent choices that support both personal health and planetary well-being.\n\n\n\u00a0\n\nConnect with Camilla Brinkworth:\n\n\nPMDD Support: pmddnaturopath.com\n\n\nPlant-Based &amp; Holistic Healing: camillaclare.com\n\n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camillaclarenaturopathy/\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on The Mindful Living?\nDM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\u00a0\nDisclaimer\nThis video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. 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