Dr Gemma Newman: No bossing - motivating change in health behaviours

Episode 8 of In a Nutshell features Dr Gemma Newman, NHS GP and lifestyle medicine practitioner, PBHP-UK Ambassador and author of books ‘The Plant Power Doctor’ and ‘Get Well, Stay Well’.  Gemma tells us not only how plant-based eating took her away from her fears of having inherited poor cardiovascular health, but discusses  one of the most challenging areas for time-pressed health practitioners: the art of  inspiring behaviour change in patients. She reminds us why telling people what to do does not work and can actually consolidate unhealthy behaviours. With her acronym ‘BLEND-IT’, we could all support another person out of a cycle of cognitive dissonance.  Pre-order Gemma’s new book 'Get Well, Stay Well' at: https://www.waterstones.com/book/get-well-stay-well/dr-gemma-newman/9781529107692 And the science and practical steps to eating plant-based in one book, 'The Plant Power Doctor': https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-plant-power-doctor/gemma-newman/9781529107746 Also discussed: https://ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/health-leaders-call-on-government-to-do-more-to-protect-nature-for-the-benefit-of-health/ World Cancer Research Fund reference: https://www.wcrf.org/diet-activity-and-cancer/cancer-prevention-recommendations/eat-wholegrains-vegetables-fruit-and-beans/ American College of Cardiology dietary guidance: https://www.acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2021/11/23/19/45/2021-dietary-guidance-to-improve https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/the-plant-based-eatwell-guide TJ Waterfall book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-plant-based-power-plan/tj-waterfall/9780241472446