NTI Conversations Information Overload to Inner
Knowledge
Mindful Navigation of
Nutrition Advice
14 January 2026
12.30pm - 2 pm (AEDT)
This event will be held online
We live in an age of
endless information, where advice about food is abundant yet often confusing.
Nutritional guidance changes rapidly, headlines contradict one another, and
certainty is often presented louder than wisdom. In this environment, it can be
easy to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from our own inner knowing
around food.
Social media has intensified this
confusion. Short videos, influencer opinions, and algorithm-driven trends often
reduce complex nutrition science into absolutes. These messages are designed to
provoke reaction rather than reflection, and can quietly cultivate craving,
aversion, and self-doubt. Without mindful discernment, it becomes easy to
outsource our trust to voices that do not know our bodies, our context, or our
lives.
This one-hour presentation offers
a Buddhist-informed approach to nutrition rooted in mindfulness, discernment
(paññā), and the Middle Way. Rather than chasing perfection or rigid food
ideals, we explore how to meet food choices with clarity, balance, and
compassion. Nutrition becomes not another source of stress, but an opportunity
to practice awareness in daily life.
You will learn how to read food
and supplement labels with mindful attention, how to make informed choices
around fresh and processed foods and how to recognise marketing and health
claims without fear or confusion. The emphasis is not on control, but on
understanding, supporting choices that are grounded, flexible, and sustainable.
If you are feeling weary of
conflicting advice, curious about cultivating a calmer relationship with food,
or seeking a way to nourish both body and mind with greater clarity, this
session is an invitation to pause and re-orient. You are warmly invited
to attend, reflect, and continue the journey from information overload toward
inner knowledge.
About the Presenter
This event is led by Lara Ryan,
an accredited Nutritionist and Naturopath with extensive experience in
integrative mental health and wellness. Lara’s background includes senior
lecturing roles, clinical supervision, and a private practice supporting clients
facing chronic health conditions, mental health challenges, and complex
emotional needs. Known for her compassionate approach, Lara also writes about
resilience, trauma, and self-compassion, offering insights into navigating
life’s challenges with strength and hope.
Don’t miss this opportunity
to learn from Lara’s wealth of experience.
Tickets are free, but bookings are essential.
Please register
here
