Julia Bradbury on the healing power of nature and walking for recovery

What if the most powerful medicine was right outside your front door? In this episode, we explore the transformative role nature plays in healing, recovery and everyday wellness.

Our guest is Julia Bradbury - TV presenter, Sunday Times bestselling author and one of the UK's most passionate advocates for the healing power of the outdoors. After a breast cancer diagnosis in 2021 and a subsequent mastectomy, Julia rebuilt her health from the ground up and nature was at the heart of it.

She joins Emilie to talk about her diagnosis journey, the science behind nature snacks, resistance training, morning light, walking backwards, and why the single most important wellness habit starts with what you say to yourself.

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00:00 The Healing Power of Nature & Movement

02:07 Functional Medicine: Finding the Root Cause

04:50 How Walking Calms Your Nervous System

06:40 Breast Cancer Diagnosis & The Promise of Nature

08:15 How to Take Daily "Nature Snacks"

10:00 The Emotional Toll of Surgery

12:35 Finding Comfort & Life Lessons from Trees