S1 | E13 Jessica Brown - Author, Clinical Nutritionist, Compassion Teacher

In this episode, I sit down with Clinical Nutritionist, Author and Noetic Gield Practitioner Jessica Brown for a powerful exploration of the emotional, energetic, and spiritual roots of healing. Jessica shares her remarkable story — from growing up between two very different parents, to experiencing depersonalization/derealization after marijuana use, to finding an energy healer who helped her rebuild her inner world. Her journey opened the door to noetic field therapy, compassionate inquiry, and the innovative work she now does at the intersection of trauma, belief systems, energy, nutrition, and chronic health conditions. We discuss: How childhood fragmentation becomes unconscious belief structures What sits in one's auric field and how it influences behavior The mechanics of noetic field therapy Why the heart — not the mind — is what clears deep-rooted patterns The emotional origins of food struggles How GLP-1 medications create psychological spaciousness How trauma echoes through the nervous system, the emotions, and the body Why “spiritual growth” doesn’t mean bypassing human fear Re-inhabiting the body and returning to one’s own wholeness This is a rich, grounded conversation for anyone interested in inner work, trauma healing, consciousness, and especially the relationship between food and emotional safety. About Jessica Brown Jessica Brown is a Stanford-certified compassion teacher, functional medicine clinical nutritionist, and author with over 25 years of experience helping people heal physically and emotionally. With more than ten years of specialized clinical practice in self-compassion-based reparenting and mindset work, she has guided thousands toward lasting transformation. Jessica is the author of "The Loving Diet," which pioneered mind-body approaches for autoimmune conditions, and served as visiting faculty at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, where she helped create their Mindful Eating program. She maintains a thriving practice as a consultant to practitioners and clients nationwide and continues to influence the health community through her innovative approaches to healing. Her work bridges the gap between medical treatment and emotional healing, offering practical tools for those ready to transform their relationship with food, body, and self from the inside out. Learn more at www.thelovingdiet.com or www.glp1nutritionacademy.com Book: Beyond the Shot Inner Work for Lasting Success on Weight-Loss Medications By Jessica Brown About the Book With millions turning to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound™, one question looms large: What happens after the prescription? Beyond the Shot is the first book written for patients themselves navigating life on GLP-1s. Clinical nutritionist and compassion educator Jessica Brown blends the science of GLP-1s with the psychology of eating, showing readers how to quiet food noise, stop self-sabotage, and create lasting change. Highlights The first book for GLP-1 users, filling a major gap in obesity care. Blends science with psychology: medication, mindset, and self-compassion. Case stories illustrate real transformations beyond weight loss. Practical anchors: protein, fiber, hydration, sleep, and structure. Supports the urgent call from the American Society for Nutrition for multidisciplinary care alongside GLP-1 therapy. About the Author Jessica Brown is a clinical nutritionist, author of The Loving Diet, and founder of Inner Well Press, the GLP-1 Nutrition Academy, and the Menopause Heart Project. She is a sought-after speaker and educator, known for combining warmth, practicality, and compassion in helping people transform their relationship with food and body image.