E55 - Gina Brissenden Part II - Garden Therapy

Week 2 diet update and then we continue my talk with my cousin, Gina Brissenden, a former Astronomy Educator turned extraordinary gardener. In this episode we talk about the healing qualities of gardening and how her garden saved her from a painful and debilitating autoimmune disorder, as well as processing a medical leave from work and eventual retirement. The many lessons of gardening:  from learning acceptance, to learning who one is. And then… there’s the whole discussion about our love for donuts!

SHOW NOTES:

Georgia O'Keefe quote: "When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment."

Georgia O'Keefe: https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/

How to Calculate Batting Average| LootMeister Sports: http://www.lootmeister.com/mlb/average.php#:~:text=Batting%20average%20in%20essence%20is,300%20basically%20means%2030%25.

Donut Hole (Ojai)| Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-donut-hole-ojai

Greenbush Bakery (Madison, WI): https://www.greenbushbakery.com/menu.html

The Nickel Diner (Los Angeles): https://www.nickeldiner.com/

Study Linking Beneficial Bacteria to Mental Health Makes Top 10 List for Brain Research| CU Boulder Today: https://www.colorado.edu/today/2017/01/05/study-linking-beneficial-bacteria-mental-health-makes-top-10-list-brain-research

Disclaimer: No part of this episode should be construed to advocate a particular diet or provide nutritional,  medical or other advice. This is my personal experience while engaging in a new diet. Always consult a medical professional before beginning any dietary or other lifestyle change.