Martina Cowen Nutritional Therapy

Martina Cowen Nutritional Therapy Freedom from cravings, bloating + burnout, without diets or guilt 🍃

Hello, I am Martina and I am a passionate believer in the body's ability to heal itself, if given the right tools. From early years I watched her grandmother as she tended to her allotment and cooked with home grown fruit and vegetables and prepared tea and ointments from herbs grown in her garden. Growing up in the Czech republic on a small holding meant that most of my spare time was spent tending to the vegetable patch or the animals. This meant that I learned first hand not only that it's hard work but also that the benefits greatly outweigh the work. Daily meals were prepared using vegetables grown in the garden; where we also grew vegetables and grains used to feed the animals. Cooking with my mother and father were favorite past times (especially around Christmas time). It was these special moments that prompted me to study cookery in Melbourne Australia, where I gained certificate in Cookery. This was however, only part of my dream and after moving to Britain I became very interested in the nutritional benefits of specific foods. With the rising amount of convenience foods, crash diets and sugar consumption it was clear to me that many health complaints could be resolved by wholesome and nutritionally rich diet. I studied at the prestigious College of Naturopathic Medicine where I gained qualification as Nutritional therapist. I am a fully insured member of British Association of Nutritional Therapists (BANT) and Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). If any of the below apply to you, you would benefit from Nutritional therapy session with me:
- I crave sugary foods
- My energy dips in the afternoons
- My mood changes regularly
- I wake up tired
- I don't have the energy to exercise
- I want to lose weight
- I have thyroid problems
- I have eczema
- I suffer from asthma
- I suffer from bloating
- I have IBS
- I have a bad skin
- I'm hungry all the time
- I often can not sleep

✨ The Mindful Eating Reset - Returning This January ✨After the festive season, it’s so common to feel a little out of rh...
21/12/2025

✨ The Mindful Eating Reset - Returning This January ✨

After the festive season, it’s so common to feel a little out of rhythm with food.
More cravings.
More mindless nibbling.
More moments where you finish eating and realise you barely tasted a thing.

It’s not a willpower problem.
It’s a connection problem.
And the good news is, connection can be rebuilt gently.

Your body already knows how to guide you.
It just needs some space to be heard again. 💚

The Mindful Eating Reset is coming back at the end of January, a free 5-day challenge designed to help you:
🌿 Settle your cravings after Christmas
🍽 Feel calmer and more in control around food
🕯 Enjoy meals again, without guilt, urgency, or restriction

Each day, you’ll get a simple, science-backed prompt that helps you pause, tune in, and find satisfaction in your eating again, one small shift at a time.

If you’re craving a reset that feels supportive (not strict), gentle (not overwhelming), and rooted in real life…

Your January Reset is on its way.

✨ More details coming soon.

Mindful Eating: Christmas Edition 🎄✨Christmas and food go hand in hand: the comfort, the memories, the traditions.But it...
17/12/2025

Mindful Eating: Christmas Edition 🎄✨

Christmas and food go hand in hand: the comfort, the memories, the traditions.
But it’s also the time of year when cravings get louder and everything feels a bit more rushed.

Before you dive into the festive plates and puddings, give yourself a moment.
A breath.
A pause between wanting and choosing.

Mindful eating isn’t about restriction.
It’s not about “being good” or missing out.
It’s simply about slowing down long enough to enjoy what’s actually in front of you, the flavours, the warmth, the company, the moment.

When you take the pressure off, something shifts.
Cravings stop running the show.
Your body feels calmer.
You feel more in control, without needing rules or willpower.

This Christmas, let your choices come from presence, not panic.
From enjoyment, not urgency.
From care, not cravings.

You deserve to savour this season, one calm, mindful bite at a time.

I took this photo with my Christmas biscuits beside me, a Czech tradition I grew up with. The kind of food that carries ...
15/12/2025

I took this photo with my Christmas biscuits beside me, a Czech tradition I grew up with. The kind of food that carries memory, warmth, and family, not just ingredients or numbers.

And as I sat there, I noticed the familiar story that could have appeared in my head.

“These are bad.”
“I shouldn’t be eating these.”
“I’ll get back on track tomorrow.”

Most of us are carrying stories like this around, often without realising it. Invisible food rules we’ve collected over the years. A list of “good” foods we try very hard to stick to, and a list of “bad” foods that come with guilt, tension, or a sense of failure the moment they show up.

What’s rarely talked about is that even when you’re being incredibly disciplined with your good list, those rules still come at a cost. They keep food loud in your mind. They turn eating into something you have to manage, control, or get right. And they keep your nervous system on edge, waiting for the moment you “mess up.”

So when a biscuit appears (especially one tied to tradition, celebration, or family) the stress isn’t really about the food itself. It’s about the meaning we’ve attached to it. The belief that eating it says something about who we are.

Rules can feel reassuring at first. They promise safety and control. But over time, they quietly pull you further away from trust, trust in your body, in your hunger, in your ability to eat without overthinking.

Food was never meant to sit in moral categories. You are not good or bad based on what you eat, and food isn’t either.

When we begin to soften the rules and gently question the stories we’ve been telling ourselves, something shifts. Food loses its power. Cravings become quieter. Eating becomes simpler, calmer, and far less emotional.

If this resonates, know this: you’re not broken and you’re not lacking willpower. You’ve just been living under rules that were never designed to support you.

And those rules can be unlearned

If you’re starting to notice how food rules and cravings are connected for you, I’ve created a gentle starter guide with 3 powerful strategies to help you find more freedom around food. You can download it, link is here: https://freedomfromcravings.co.uk/opt-ins/opt-in

As the year begins to draw to a close, I’ve been reflecting on 2025, on what worked well, what didn’t, and what it’s tau...
10/12/2025

As the year begins to draw to a close, I’ve been reflecting on 2025, on what worked well, what didn’t, and what it’s taught me.

Working with clients this year has been a genuine privilege. The moments that stay with me are the ones where someone suddenly feels more themselves again, with fewer cravings, calmer digestion, steadier energy. Those shifts, whether subtle or life-changing, are why I love this work.

But I’ve also noticed something in myself that mirrors what so many of my clients experience.

When you’ve worked from home for years, it’s easy to choose the comfortable seat, the familiar rhythm, the path you know… even if it’s not really supporting you anymore. Staying where it feels safe is tempting for all of us.

And yet, growth rarely happens there.
I’ve realised that waiting for opportunities to come to me keeps me small. What hasn’t worked so well this year is holding back instead of stepping forward, hiding behind the routine instead of getting out, meeting people, speaking, connecting, and letting others truly see the work I do.

It’s the same pattern I help clients with every day: the familiar feels easier, even when it isn’t helping, and making a change requires a brave step.
But that brave step is where transformation begins.

So next year, I’m committing to more of that courage.
More conversations. More community. More visibility.
And another year devoted to supporting people with cravings, digestive issues and the low energy that can make life feel harder than it needs to be.

If you’re ready to take your own small brave step, to feel calmer around food, more connected to your body, and more energised in daily life, I’d love to walk alongside you.

Here’s to growth, courage, and stepping into something better.

Rediscover the Wonder in Winter ❄️✨Winter can feel heavy. The cold. The early evenings. The sense that everything takes ...
10/12/2025

Rediscover the Wonder in Winter ❄️✨

Winter can feel heavy. The cold. The early evenings. The sense that everything takes just a little more effort.
But sometimes the smallest shift can make the season feel softer, even enjoyable.

One of the simplest forms of winter self-care?
Fresh air.
Just ten minutes.

A quiet walk.
A slow breath in the cold.
A moment to remember that your body actually wants rhythm and gentle pauses.

Stepping outside, even briefly, helps you reset.
It calms the nervous system.
It lifts that foggy, “stuck” feeling.
And it reminds you that winter still holds wonder, if you give yourself a chance to notice it.

You don’t have to love winter.
But you can make it feel more manageable, more peaceful, and surprisingly nourishing.

Start small.
Wrap up warm.
Let the season meet you where you are.

Rediscover the wonder in winter.
You deserve a moment of care, even now.

Are You Wintering Well? ❄️✨When the days get darker and everything slows down, it’s easy to feel like you should push th...
07/12/2025

Are You Wintering Well? ❄️✨
When the days get darker and everything slows down, it’s easy to feel like you should push through or keep going at the same pace. But in Scandinavia, winter isn’t something to fight. It’s something to welcome.

Wintering well is the simple, nourishing practice of embracing the season rather than resisting it.
It’s choosing warmth, slowness, and connection.
It’s creating a cosy indoor environment where joy still flourishes, even when the world outside feels heavy or cold.

Think soft blankets.
A warm drink.
A quiet moment by the fire.
A sense of permission to breathe again.

When you embrace the season instead of bracing against it, your body relaxes.
Your cravings soften.
Your mind settles.
And you remember that you’re allowed to feel calm and held, even in winter.

So ask yourself gently:
Are you wintering well?

Let’s embrace this season together and make space for the comfort, clarity and calm your body has been craving.

✨A lovely message from one of this week’s participants✨“I just wanted to thank you so much for this week. I love my food...
03/12/2025

✨A lovely message from one of this week’s participants✨

“I just wanted to thank you so much for this week. I love my food but had found I was always rushing and not really enjoying what I was eating, too busy moving onto the next thing.
These five days have made me take a step back, and breathe deeply, relax, and enjoy my food with no distractions (well occasionally with the TV on).
I have found that I am retraining my brain at every meal to stop, breathe, then eat and I do feel better already.
I also love the outdoors but noticed I don’t have many plants inside so this weekend I am going to buy some indoor plants to help with my mindset.
Thank you once again I have learnt so much.”

If you would like support with slowing down around food and feeling calmer at mealtimes, my programmes are designed to help you build these steady changes in everyday life.

✨ Black Friday Pre-Sale Alert ✨Your next step towards food freedom starts here.If you loved the Mindful Eating Reset and...
26/11/2025

✨ Black Friday Pre-Sale Alert ✨
Your next step towards food freedom starts here.

If you loved the Mindful Eating Reset and you’re ready to go deeper, the Freedom from Cravings Group Programme opens for exclusive early access on 28th November.

This isn’t another diet.
It’s a guided, psychology-backed journey to help you:
🌿 Rewire habits
🧠 Understand cravings
💚 Build peace and confidence around food

Join before doors officially open and unlock special Black Friday bonuses, including:
✨ Bonus live sessions
🍽 Recipe guides
💬 A private coaching call with Martina

The new group starts January 2026: the perfect way to carry your mindful eating progress into the new year feeling calm, confident, and free.

🗓 Pre-sale opens Thursday 28th November

Tomorrow we begin.If there’s a part of you that wants a calmer relationship with food (especially as we head towards the...
23/11/2025

Tomorrow we begin.

If there’s a part of you that wants a calmer relationship with food (especially as we head towards the festive season) then this is your invitation to join the free Mindful Eating Reset.

Five days of gentle guidance.
Daily insights.
Live sessions.
And a space where you can breathe, reconnect, and remember what it feels like to eat without rushing or guilt.

You’re not late. You’re right on time.
Join here:
https://freedomfromcravings.co.uk/opt-ins/mindful-eating-reset-challenge

Two days to go until the Mindful Eating Reset starts, and I keep hearing the same thing from people joining:“I just need...
22/11/2025

Two days to go until the Mindful Eating Reset starts, and I keep hearing the same thing from people joining:

“I just need a moment to breathe.”
“I’m tired of mindless snacking.”
“I want to feel in control again.”

This challenge is exactly that, a pause.
Not a diet.
Not a detox.
Just five days of slowing down, tasting your food again, and feeling grounded instead of overwhelmed.

If the last few weeks have felt a bit chaotic, come join us.
You might feel the difference after the very first day.

Join here: https://freedomfromcravings.co.uk/opt-ins/mindful-eating-reset-challenge

Three days to go until the Mindful Eating Reset begins, and I can already feel the collective exhale building.If you’ve ...
21/11/2025

Three days to go until the Mindful Eating Reset begins, and I can already feel the collective exhale building.

If you’ve been rushing, reaching for food without thinking, or feeling pulled into cravings lately… this week might be exactly what you need.

Five gentle days.
Simple daily prompts.
And a chance to feel more connected to your body before December sweeps in.

If you haven’t joined yet, there’s still time.
It’s free, it’s calm, and it’s designed for real life, not perfection.

Meet Martina Cowen: The Authority in Emotional Eating & Cravings 💚With over nine years of experience in clinical nutriti...
19/11/2025

Meet Martina Cowen: The Authority in Emotional Eating & Cravings 💚

With over nine years of experience in clinical nutrition, functional testing, and psychology, Martina’s approach is as evidence-based as it is empathetic.

She’s taught at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, advised a functional testing lab, and supported hundreds of people to feel calm, in control, and free around food again.

Because real change doesn’t come from restriction,
it starts with being understood.

Rooted in science.
Guided by compassion.
Never by restriction.

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