Dr Joanna McMillan

What and how we eat, now and in the future, has never been more important in terms of its impact on our physical and mental health, and for the health of our planet. Yet it is more confusing than ever for us to know the best choices to make when so much conflicting information abounds. This is where Dr Joanna McMillan excels. Jo has a natural ability to translate complex science into simple, everyday messages that engage; benefiting the wellbeing of audiences across all media platforms; be it audio, broadcast, print or in front of a live audience.

As an Accredited Practising Dietitian, PhD qualified Nutrition Scientist, Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and Graduate of The Australian Institute of Company Directors, along with a career spanning three decades, Jo has the credentials and the experience to earn her place as one of Australia’s most sought-after and trusted health and wellbeing experts.

Jo is a regular on Australian television across all channels. Most recently she hosted The Truth About Fasting, Beating Diabetes and Gut Revolution on ABC’s science show Catalyst, and has presented nutrition segments on the Nine Network’s Today Show for more than 16 years. Jo is a frequent guest on a variety of radio networks and podcasts, as well as featuring in online and print publications.

She is the author of eight published books and four audio books, covering a range of topics including gut, brain and heart health. Jo is an experienced speaker and MC, with over one million views of her 2017 TedX talk What to Eat for Real Change.

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Suggested talks

The Future of Food: How are we to feed the growing world population and do so in a sustainable way that looks after planetary health as well as our own? What foods are likely to feature in our diets within our lifetimes and what shifts will we have to make to our food systems and how we think about food? Dr Jo will share the insights from science and agriculture to give us a glimpse of the future and encourage us towards the foods and ways of eating that are on the right track for long happy lives on a flourishing planet earth.

Brain Food: Do you ever think about how your food, drink and lifestyle choices may be impacting your brain? Learn how to optimally fuel your brain to work at its best, improving your performance, while slowing the ageing of the brain and reducing your risk of cognitive decline.

Fuelling You & Your Gut Microbiome: Until now we thought nutrition was all about us. Well, it turns out we have to think not just about fuelling ourselves optimally, but also fuelling our gut bugs, collectively called the gut microbiome. This session is all about harnessing the power of your gut microbiome to optimise your health and wellbeing.

Eat Like a PRO for Longevity: Join Dr. Joanna on a transformative journey towards longevity via deliciously smart eating and lifestyle choices. Drawing on the latest science with lessons from evolution and from around the World, unravel the secrets behind fostering a vibrant and long life. Gain valuable insights into the power of nutrition, the benefits of eating like a PRO (plant rich omnivore), supplements, and the key lifestyle factors that move the dial on health, wellness and longevity including stress, activity, exercise, sleep and social connections. This empowering session promises to equip attendees with practical tools and knowledge to not only add years to their lives but also life to their years.