Ep 7: Nutrition expert healed her menstrual cycle, gut, and cystic acne... and later changed my life

In today’s episode, we speak with nutrition expert and co-host Anna Zhanay about her health journey and origin story. Anna shares how she became plant-based, her struggles with her skin and confidence, and the core tenets of living a healthy life. You'll learn the guiding principle that rules Anna's life (that you can adopt too), why pharmaceuticals overpromise and underdeliver, and how to use plants correctly. Here's what we cover:- Anna's background and growing up in a small village- Her health challenges and being always sick as a child- Losing her period, gut challenges, and painful cystic acne- Learning about a plant-based diet (then, things got worse)- The fork in the road decision to fully commit to healing or stay stuck - Her philosophy towards health and why health is the first wealth- The power of raw vegan foods and how to unlock deeper health - Using critical thinking when it comes to health-based decisions - Why health can sometimes get worse before it gets better for true healing- The principle of full ownership and how it can transform your health (forever)If you're a career-driven human over 40 who wants to use evidence-based exercise, nutrition, and psychology in your health, the VBL Podcast is your new health and fitness resource. Achieve a lean, strong, and healthy body in less time. Use practical, evidence-based strategies rooted in logic and experimentation. Enjoy listening. Every Friday, we share practical tips to build optimal health and strength in minimal time. Get free access to our 5-day vegan body course over here. You can connect with Gabriel over here on Facebook and Instagram.