We talk to Dr Ally Jaffee about Nutritank, the importance of nutrition for wellbeing and her experience of overcoming depression.
Topics we discuss:
- How Ally started a campaign for better nutritional education in medical schools including working with Jamie Oliver
- All about Nutritank and it’s work to better the education of healthcare professionals in nutrition and lifestyle advice for patients, and to improve food available to medical staff.
- What it’s like being part of a pioneering initiative alongside studying medicine.
- How to back yourself and persevere when you have a calling and want to make change
- Ally’s personal story of her experience with depression and how she came through it
- The risk factors for burnout and mental health difficulties that are present in people drawn to medicine.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Learn more about Dr Ally Jaffee at drallyjaffee.com
You can find Ally on Instagram @drallyjaffee
Nutritank - medical education for healthcare professionals on nutrition and other lifestyle medicine topics.
Survey asking for NHS junior doctors’ views on the impact of hospital food on their health, wellbeing and performance.
Nutritank’s free membership https://www.nutritank.com/become-a-member
No Hungry Staff Campaign - https://www.nohungrystaff.co.uk/
Wellness wonder:
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