How To Simplify Your Health Journey Today! with Brett Hawes

In this eye-opening episode, Joe De Sena sits down with a holistic health practitioner Brett Hawes to explore the incredible capacity we all have to heal ourselves.   They tackle the rising concern of orthorexia and discuss how the obsession with "perfect" eating can actually harm our well-being. Brett emphasizes the importance of simplifying our health journeys, moving away from fad diets, and focusing on whole, nourishing foods that support our bodies.   You will learn practical strategies for combating lifestyle diseases, enhancing sleep quality, and fostering a balanced approach to nutrition. Brett's wealth of experience in functional medicine provides actionable insights that can easily be integrated into daily life.   Highlights:

00:44 Brett's experience in functional medicine 01:43 Balancing traditional and holistic medicine 05:47 Growing popularity of functional medicine 08:01 Challenges of competing with large food companies 09:11 Vision for a healthier future 10:23 Brett’s view on the healthcare system 12:02 Discussing food subsidies and taxes 13:47 Importance of exercise vs. healthy eating 15:42 Three key practices for preventing lifestyle diseases 20:20 Health practices shouldn’t be so complicated 22:21 Brett's current podcast and activism work1