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			<title>Welcome to Powerful Nutrition</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Powerful Nutrition.</p><p>In this first episode, I introduce the ideas behind Powerful Nutrition and why I created the podcast.</p><p>If you've ever felt overwhelmed by wellness advice, frustrated by changing bodies, or tired of trying to get everything right, you're not alone.</p><p>This podcast is for women who want a different conversation about health and wellbeing—one that moves beyond diets, perfection and quick fixes. Together we'll explore food, self-trust, body changes, identity and the stories we carry about ourselves.</p><p>Powerful Nutrition is about understanding the what and the why behind our choices, so we can build a more compassionate and sustainable relationship with ourselves.</p><p>Welcome to the conversation.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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