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In this episode of the ANEW Insight Podcast, Dr. John Lewis joins Dr. Supatra Tovar to explore how chronic inflammation, chronic Stress, burnout, and modern Lifestyle habits may be affecting brain health, cognitive performance, energy, and long-term wellbeing. As more people struggle with brain fog, exhaustion, nervous system dysregulation, and high-performance burnout, this conversation examines how nutrition and sustainable wellness practices may support healthier Aging, cognitive resilience, and overall mental and physical health.

Dr. John Lewis is a researcher and educator whose work focuses on plant-based nutrition, inflammation, brain health, healthy aging, and Longevity. In this episode, he explains the relationship between food, inflammation, cognitive function, and chronic stress while challenging perfectionistic wellness culture and restrictive approaches to health. This conversation offers a more realistic, science-backed approach to sustainable wellness and long-term health.

Together, Dr. Lewis and Dr. Tovar discuss:
 • chronic inflammation and brain health
 • burnout and nervous system exhaustion
 • brain fog and cognitive performance
 • plant-based nutrition and longevity
 • stress, aging, and inflammation
 • sustainable wellness habits
 • food and mental Clarity
 • realistic nutrition without perfectionism
 • healthy aging and cognitive wellbeing
 • how modern high-performance culture impacts physical and Mental Health

If you are interested in brain health, plant-based nutrition, chronic stress recovery, healthy aging, sustainable wellness, cognitive performance, or reducing inflammation naturally, this episode provides practical insights into how nutrition and lifestyle habits may support long-term wellbeing without extreme dieting or perfectionism.

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS
 00:00 Introduction
 02:45 Why Chronic Stress Is Affecting Brain Health
 07:30 Brain Fog, Cognitive Function, and Inflammation
 13:20 How Nutrition Impacts the Brain
 19:10 Plant-Based Nutrition and Longevity
 25:40 Burnout and Nervous System Exhaustion
 32:15 Sustainable Wellness Without Perfectionism
 38:50 Healthy Aging and Cognitive Wellbeing
 45:20 Realistic Nutrition Habits for Long-Term Health
 51:10 Final Thoughts

Key Topics Covered:
 • Brain health
 • Chronic inflammation
 • Burnout and stress
 • Cognitive function
 • Plant-based nutrition
 • Food and longevity
 • Nervous system health
 • Healthy aging
 • Sustainable wellness
 • Brain fog and mental clarity

🔗 Connect with Dr. John Lewis

Website:
https://drlewisnutrition.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop9QH2xlvffjEsvxdgvpwKuYoBXOVBp9deEhi8G1jztSvXw6Z_e

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnelewisphd

Faculty Bio:
https://agemed.org/ammg-faculty-members/john-e-lewis-phd/

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Dr. Supatra Tovar ANEW Body Insight Podcast

Dr. Supatra Tovar is one of the only licensed psychologists in the world who is also a registered dietitian and accredited fitness expert. Dr. Tovar's unique background and integrated specializations allow her to provide holistic mind-body treatment for trauma, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety for children and adults. Dr. Tovar has numerous scholarly and professional presentations at several national conferences on a variety of health topics, including the detection and treatment of disordered eating, dissociation, weightism, and mindfulness interventions for eating disorders. Dr. Tovar earned her doctorate in psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and has two master's degrees, a Master of Science in Nutrition and a Master of Arts in Psychology. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Psychological Association. Since founding her first Pilates studio almost twenty years ago, she has been designing exercise and nutrition programs as well as helping clients emotionally and mentally heal.

She created ANEW (Advanced Nutrition and Emotional Wellness) to inspire and guide a client's journey to improving their relationships with their mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Supatra Tovar authored "Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life" and developed an accompanying online course to address the pervasive and harmful effects of diet culture. Both the book and the course aim to empower individuals by helping them reject unrealistic body standards and restrictive eating practices promoted by society. They provide readers and participants with tools to foster a compassionate, mindful relationship with food and themselves, promoting sustainable health and wellness. Through these resources, Dr. Tovar offers a holistic approach that integrates psychological insights and nutritional education, guiding individuals toward a liberated, informed, and healthful life, free from the cycles of dieting and body dissatisfaction.