HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE INDUSTRY THAT YOU ARE IN NOW?

Through initially working as a Physiotherapist, I set up and ran my own health clinic, which was incredibly demanding, managing multiple associate health professionals.

Despite working as a health professional, I was not taking care of myself. Then nutrition opened up a world that would see me thriving and energised in ways I hadn’t felt for years.

WHAT DRIVES YOU?

A deep desire to counter the narrative that many of the suffering experienced by individuals is out of their control. To empower people with high quality, science-based information that allows them to take control of their health in order to maximise performance and potential.

WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?

• Anatomical Science BSc University of Bristol
• Physiotherapy BSc University of West of England
• Nutrition, Physical Activity and Public Health MSc University of Bristol
• Integrative Medicine Diploma Level 7 Nation Centre for Integrative Medicine (graduate June’23)

WHAT ARE YOUR SECTOR SPECIALISMS?

Pauline is Co-founder of Sow & Arrow and is the author of ‘Primal Living in a Modern World’ and the upcoming ‘Hungry Woman: Eating for good health, happiness and hormones’, published by Penguin.

She is a sought after speaker, and her excellent communication skills mean that everyone who works with her understands the science behind the importance of looking after our bodies and minds to maintain optimal results both in and outside of the workplace.

Additionally she also specialises in supplement formulation, drug and supplement interactions and trends in the health sector, particularly in integrative and natural medicine.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN?

English
Welsh (although rusty!)

SPORTS & EXERCISE (Physical well-being)

I enjoy cold water swimming, wild swimming, paddle boarding and walking.

CHARITY WORK

I support Future Dreams breast cancer charity through sales of my first book, ‘Primal Living in a Modern World’

WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN?

Family time, watching my children play hockey and netball.

WHAT DO YOU TO UNWIND & RELAX?

Listen to music, play Trivial Pursuit as a family (old school!), watch a movie, walk along the seafront (Clevedon is beautiful!)

FAVOURITE BOOK & WHY WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IT?

‘The Choice’ by Edith Edgar It’s such a moving book, so difficult to read at times and yet it challenges you to look closely at your own internal narrative, to understand yourself better. Truly a book of hope born out of the most desperate of situations.

FAVOURITE FOOD & WHY ?

My morning smoothie. It so ritualistic! After a tall glass of water with salt and lemon, a dog walk filled with hills, I am always so excited to break my morning fast with a frozen banana, avocado and chocolate smoothie, knowing it’s not only delicious, but nourishing. Taking time to eat well, to me, is the ultimate form of self-respect.

FAVOURITE BAND / SINGER ?

Ludovico Einaudi. His music moves beyond words. I listen to his albums when I need to write creatively. I have been privileged to hear him play live and it was an experience I will never forget.