<![CDATA[The Deprogrammed Practitioner]]>
benourished.substack.com]]>https://benourished.substack.com/podcastSubstackSun, 31 May 2026 09:37:06 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/684588.rssRachel JesseyI’m a naturopath with 16+ yrs’ experience in chronic illness, helping people heal by reconnecting with nature. I share insights on natural living, toxic-free solutions, and simplifying health. No quick fixes, just practical, achievable steps.episodicRachel Jesseybenourished@substack.comNo<![CDATA[#03 Practitioner bias]]>This presentation, explores how common cognitive biases subconsciously shape our casework, testing decisions and long‑term protocols. Drawing on evidence from cognitive science and clinical medicine, we look at how patterns like anchoring, confirmation bias, availability bias and overconfidence can drive over‑testing, financial toxicity and therapeutic “stack creep” while diverting attention from simple, high‑yield foundations.

I introduce a practical, “foundations‑first” pyramid to help practitioners sequence care from context and core physiology through to targeted hypotheses and, only at the top, advanced testing and protocols. Alongside this, I share a ready‑to‑use clinical toolkit, including a supplement audit template, testing decision checklist and practitioner bias clinical toolkit designed to build real‑time debiasing rituals into everyday practice rather than leaving insight in the realm of theory.



Get full access to BeNourished at benourished.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://benourished.substack.com/p/03-practitioner-bias-47fsubstack:post:190129932Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:36:34 GMTRachel JesseyNo1694<![CDATA[#01 Redefining Nutritional Therapy ]]>In this session I explore why it’s time to re-think natural health education and postgraduate training to better meet the needs of clients living with chronic illness. Drawing on real-world clinical experience, we unpack the complexities of polypharmacy, the limitations of a “test and supplement” model, and the importance of moving toward truly integrative, multi-disciplinary care.

For paid subscribers I have created a clinical tool kit which you can access here.

Paid subscribers can also access my Q&A forum



Get full access to BeNourished at benourished.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://benourished.substack.com/p/redefining-nutritional-therapysubstack:post:186452281Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:33:14 GMTRachel JesseyNo1791<![CDATA[Female Health: Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. ]]>Breaking the Silence: Women's Health Beyond Conventional MedicineMany women suffer silently with Histamine Intolerance and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), conditions frequently misunderstood and dismissed by conventional healthcare. The current medical approach often reduces complex symptoms to:- Psychological issues- Hormonal imbalances- Prescriptions for antidepressants and anti-anxiety medicationsThe Reality: These are legitimate physiological conditions that require sophisticated, nuanced understanding. Women are being failed by a medical system that:- Minimises their symptoms- Lacks comprehensive diagnostic approaches- Relies on quick pharmaceutical interventionsMy work focuses on:- Validating women's lived health experiences- Providing scientific, holistic explanations- Offering targeted, personalised healing strategiesThese conditions are not "in Women's heads" - they are complex interactions of immune, hormonal, and cellular systems demanding specialised, integrated care.

Check out my website www.benourished.co.uk



Get full access to BeNourished at benourished.substack.com/subscribe]]>https://benourished.substack.com/p/female-health-histamine-intolerancesubstack:post:155633198Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:49:47 GMTRachel JesseyNo2199