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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

07/01/2026

🌿 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. 🌿

If you’ve tried plans, programmes, or “starting again” more times than you can count, it’s easy to assume you’re the problem.
You’re not.

Often, it’s simply that you haven’t been met where you are.

Whether you’re dealing with cravings, emotional eating, gut issues, or that constant mental noise around food, the Freedom Quiz helps you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface — without labels, judgement, or food rules.

It’s a gentle starting point.
A way to gain clarity.
And a way to find the programme that fits your needs, your struggles, and your life.

No guessing.
No forcing yourself into the wrong solution.

Just support that actually makes sense for you.

✨ 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝘇 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁.

04/01/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁-𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹.
𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

Cravings, emotional eating, self-trust, and identity don’t disappear just because your appetite changes.

That’s why psychological support matters, especially while your body is changing.

Join us for a supportive, evidence-based webinar on:
Supporting yourself on a weight-loss medication journey

🗓 16th January at 5pm

No shame.
No extremes.
Just honest guidance to help you feel steadier, calmer, and more in control long term.

01/01/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿.
𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.

If you’ve woken up on January 1st hoping this year will finally be different, but quietly worrying it won’t be, you’re not alone.

Every year starts with good intentions.
And every year, stress, habits, emotions, and old patterns tend to creep back in.

Not because you’re weak.
But because cravings aren’t a motivation problem.
They’re a relationship-with-food problem.

If food has become a way to cope, switch off, get through the day, or manage stress, sheer willpower won’t fix that.
And another “fresh start” won’t either.

What does help is understanding what’s driving your eating, and learning how to respond differently, with support rather than self-blame.

This year doesn’t need stricter rules or bigger promises.
It needs a kinder, more honest approach.

2026 can be the year you stop fighting food
and start feeling calmer, more in control, and more at peace around it.

If you’re ready to take that step, we’re here to help.
Get in touch and start rebuilding your relationship with food, gently, realistically, and for the long term.

💚 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿.
💚 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.
💚 𝗔 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.

31/12/2025

Happy New Year 💚✨

Every January, around 40% of people in the UK set a goal to lose weight, get fitter, or “finally get healthy.”
And every year, so many of those intentions fall away, not because people are lazy or unmotivated, but because they’re trying to do it alone.

No guidance.
No real support.
Just pressure, guilt, and a plan that never truly fit their life in the first place.

It makes sense if you’ve felt stuck before.
It’s not your fault; you were never given the tools to make lasting change in a way that feels kind, doable, and sustainable.

That’s where we come in.

At Freedom From Cravings, we focus on the real foundations of change:
✨ Understanding your cravings
✨ Rebuilding calm, steady habits
✨ Supporting your relationship with food, not restricting it
✨ Giving you personalised guidance so you’re not guessing your way through another January

If this year you want clarity instead of confusion…
Support instead of self-blame…
And a healthier relationship with food that actually lasts…

Let’s change that together.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄✨

Wherever you are and however you’re spending today, I hope you find a moment of calm, comfort, and joy.

Christmas can be beautiful… and it can also be a lot.
So take a breath.
Let things be imperfect.
Give yourself permission to rest, eat slowly, and enjoy the parts of today that truly matter to you.

From all of us at Freedom From Cravings, wishing you a happy, healthy Christmas, full of wonder, warmth, and ease. 💚

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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