"Raw Galore" with Britt Joynson

Britt Joynson is an old school friend of mine.  A friend I lost touch with for years.  This is one of those times when I really appreciate tools and resources such as Facebook for the opportunity to re-connect with people.  When Britt and I got back in touch a few years ago, we shared and exchanged information and updates, in the normal way that you do.  However, without even realising it, Britt Joynson had a profound impact on me and my life. It was Britt who recommended I watch the Joe Cross film Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and of course since then that connection has been pretty amazing. I have spoken with some incredible and inspiring people and there are exciting adventures ahead.  That to me is how this crazy connection thing can work. Britt Joynson has a remarkable story of her own.  In this episode, you will hear how Britt knew that she wanted to travel, so she made it happen (even if her careers guidance officer laughed and scoffed at these desires).  You will get to hear of the places she visited, the people she met and the connections that she made, as well as the things she did not connect with. You will then hear about the pivotal moment that changed everything.  The time when Britt got sick.  Really sick (and how many times it took her getting bitten before realising that messing around with wild animals is not always a great choice). This period started Britt on a path and she soon recognised that she had to take her health into her own hands.  This "health" was more than just physical. "I got lost for a period of time.  I didn't know who I was, as I was unable to participate in the sports that I loved" It is incredible how we can have a loss of identity when we can't do the things that we have previously defined ourselves by. Coming out the other side of this Britt has come to recognise that "very few people don't wear a mask". Listen as Britt describes the beauty and the impact of finding those that are open and have dropped the masks.  This journey of health and wellbeing has opened Britt to the world of Raw Food and the benefit it brings to mind, body and soul.  We even discuss how a Beatrice Potter story and the character Peter Rabbit highlight the power of a plant based diet (who knew Potter was ahead of her time?). What I enjoy about my conversation with Britt on all of these topics is her honesty.  I love the fact that she admits her earlier research into nutrition had her thinking Raw Food was a little weird.  I like hearing that not all of it tastes great, however your palette does change and adjust over time.  I really enjoy hearing how she deals with the hardest critics of all - her 3 children.  Most of all I love the passion she brings to the teaching that she provides - "As you eat it, your body sings". If you would like to connect with Britt Joynson, then check out the Raw Galore Facebook page, the Raw Galore Blog or if you want to know more about her teaching and coaching then email [email protected].