‘’I was the victim, as I think most Americans are to the big food industries’ sneaky tactics. The food industry is for profit, not health.’’–Laura Martella.

Welcome to the Real Life Real Leaders podcast. Hosted by Bonnie Hagemann, this show is dedicated to exploring the real stories behind some of the world’s most outstanding inspirational leaders. Each new episode teaches the highs and lows of building a successful business and uncovers the attributes that make a great leader. Joining the podcast this week is special guest LauraMartella, a certified recovery and accountability coach, speaker, author, and clean food expert based in LA. Laura is on a mission to raise awareness and spread clean food throughout the business world so people can flourish and perform at their fullest potential. In this episode, Laura candidly shares her struggles with alcoholism and bulimia, highlighting the importance of taking care of our bodies and being aware of how we fuel ourselves. Laura shines a spotlight on the diet and wellness industry, revealing sneak tactics used within the food industry and how small changes can lead to significant results in your health. Keypoints throughout this episode include:

-Laura’s pathway to becoming a clean food expert.
-The dangers of health washing.
-The power of building micro habits.
-The great connection: aligning your passion with purpose.
-The corporate kitchen: spreading awareness through corporate programs.
-How to reclaim hijacked tastebuds.
-An introduction to a palette detox.
-The impact on our bodies from consuming junk food.
-How good health can enhance your A game.
-The highs and lows: suffering from not-enoughness and welcoming success.
- A reminder that hope can always be found in difficult times

Resources:

Forbes article:

The missing piece of the corporate wellness puzzle:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alankohll/2019/07/17/nutrition-the-missing-piece-of-the-corporate-wellness-puzzle/

Book:

The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Full-Engagement-Managing-Personal/dp/0743226755/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1657815220&refinements=p_27%3AJim+Loehr&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Jim+Loehr

Get connected socially with Laura Martella:
http://www.lauramartella.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-martella-a560705b/https://www.instagram.com/laura.martella/?hl=en

Get connected socially with host Bonnie Hagemann:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagemann/https://mobile.twitter.com/bonnie_hagemannhttps://www.linkedin.com/showcase/real-life-real-leaders-podcast/

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