75. When Food Becomes Medicine: Helen Bauzon's Journey from Workplace Trauma to Healing Hearts - Part 1

What happens when a dietitian with 25 years of experience discovers that healing goes far beyond what's on the plate? Helen Bauzon's story begins in the darkest corners of workplace bullying—a shared battlefield that both she and Andrew know intimately.In this raw and vulnerable conversation, Helen reveals how her own trauma became the catalyst for understanding something profound: our relationship with food mirrors our relationship with ourselves. When clients walk through her door carrying the weight of emotional eating, they're not seeking another diet plan—they're searching for a way back to themselves.Helen's approach transcends traditional nutrition advice. She understands that behind every binge, every restrictive pattern, every moment of food guilt lies a deeper story waiting to be heard. Her 25-year journey has taught her that true healing happens when we stop fighting our bodies and start listening to what they're desperately trying to tell us.Through her own experience of workplace bullying and the path to recovery, Helen has discovered that vulnerability isn't weakness—it's the bridge to genuine connection and lasting change. She's learned that setting boundaries isn't selfish; it's essential for survival and growth.This conversation explores the intricate dance between our emotions and our eating patterns, the courage required to face our deepest struggles, and the transformative power of finding someone who truly understands your pain.NEW FORMAT ALERT: We're excited to introduce our enhanced storytelling approach across all platforms! Following our successful two-part Monday/Wednesday release schedule on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, we're now bringing this same format to YouTube. Part 1 drops Monday, followed by Tuesday Truths, then Part 2 on Wednesday—giving you deeper, more meaningful conversations that unfold throughout the week. This extended format allows Helen's powerful story to breathe and resonate exactly as it deserves.When the person meant to heal others must first heal themselves, what wisdom emerges from that sacred journey?Helenbauzon.com.auTakeaways- Our struggles can become our greatest strengths.- Food has a profound impact on mental health.- Setting boundaries is crucial for personal growth.- Manifestation requires belief and action.- Quality relationships are more important than quantity.- Personal experiences shape our professional paths.- Nutrition can reverse chronic conditions if addressed early.- Emotional control is key to a healthy relationship with food.- Sugar is more addictive than many realise.- Finding balance in diet leads to overall wellness.Chapters:⭕ (00:00) - Introduction and Personal Connections⭕ (05:55) - The Power of Manifestation⭕ (11:23) - Leading Your Own Way: Helen's Journey⭕ (12:22) - Dietitian Practice and Clientele⭕ (20:03) - Personal Experiences with Food and Body Image⭕ (23:19) - The Emotional Toll of Body Image⭕ (25:13) - Breaking the Dieting Mentality⭕ (25:43) - Guilt-Free Eating and Emotional Control⭕ (27:54) - The Impact of Sugar on Health⭕ (30:33) - The Sugar Film and Its Influence⭕ (32:13) - Helen's Upbringing and Education⭕ (37:07) - Early Career and ChallengesEverything Leading Our Own Way🪪 https://link.me/leadingourownway🌐 https://www.leadingourownway.com Newsletters📰 https://substack.com/@leadingourownwayListen to the Full Podcast Episode:🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/43H0Mr6 📺 🎧 Apple: https://apple.co/3J34tOs🎧 Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/3IIyCFC 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4a0aQ1F📚Buy My Book 📚‘How To Lead With Purpose’ by Andrew White & Mike Nichols ~ https://www.azonlinks.com/B0C9SNQL6C #LeadingOurOwnWay #MentalHealthMatters #FoodAndMentalHealth #EmotionalEating #WorkplaceBullying #HealingJourney #BoundariesMatter #SugarImpact #BodyImageHealing #TraumaRecovery #WellnessWisdom #SelfCompassion #MelbournePodcast #PodcastLife #ResilienceStories