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Ep 34: A psychologist's approach to stop self-sabotage | Dr. Angela Crawford
In this conversation, I speak with Dr. Angela Crawford, a psychologist, educator, and award-winning author of 'The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World' (Lantern Publishing &Media, 2025). With over 25 years of clinical experience, she is passionate about bringingher expertise in psychology to empower people toward holistic health, emotional wellbeing, purpose, and values-aligned living.Her passion is teaching individuals and groups about emotionalresilience and thriving with a plant-powered lifestyle, drawing on principles of psychology and lifestyle medicine.Enjoy listening in.We covered:- Psychological tools for emotional resilience and self-awareness- Interconnection between diet, mental health, and emotional well-being- Techniques like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EFT for trauma and emotional regulation- The importance of self-care routines and environmental cues- Ethical and health benefits of transitioning to a plant-based diet- Building motivation and overcoming self-sabotage through curiosity and compassionChapters00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Angela Crawford and her holistic health approach03:20 - The connection between psychology, health, and personal growth09:58 - The journey into plant-based nutrition for health and ethics13:55 - How diet influences emotional and neurochemical health20:36 - Practical tips for communicating health choices in social settings22:02 - Core health principles and establishing routines for well-being27:35 - The scientific backing for exercise, meditation, and journaling33:14 - Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) and self-dialogue tools47:24 - EMDR as a trauma-reprocessing modality61:52 - Exploring EFT and bilateral stimulation techniques65:37 - The synergy of psychological, nutritional, and behavioral health68:28 - Angela's work on the emotional and spiritual benefits of a vegan lifestyle72:21 - Action steps for starting and maintaining health and emotional practices78:32 - Overcoming self-sabotage through curiosity and small steps80:43 - The importance of taking action, staying connected to purpose, and ongoing learningYou can learn more about Dr. Angela and her work below: https://angelacrawfordphd.com/YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelaCrawfordPhD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelacrawfordphd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelacrawfordphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaCrawfordPhD/If you're a former athlete or high-achieving parent over 40 who wants to use evidence-based exercise, nutrition, and psychology for your health, the ZH Podcast is your new health and fitness resource.Learn how to create a lean, strong, and healthy body in less time while feeling confident in your health.Every Friday, we share practical tips to build optimal health and strength in minimal time.Get free access to our 9-day body recomposition course and free high-performance health newsletter below:https://zhanayhealth.com/newsletterGet free access to our body recomposition macro calculator:https://zhanayhealth.com/blog/calculatorStay connected:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabriel.zhanayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriel.zhanay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-zhanay-522153147/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabriel.zhanay
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