55 Becoming the Director of Education at Activated Probiotics, with Rebecca Edwards
Rebecca Edwards is a qualified naturopath who is making waves with her work in the education space. Currently, she is the Director of Education at Activated Probiotics, which is a practitioner only probiotic brand that is revolutionising gut health and providing condition specific probiotic supplements. Rebecca’s impressive career has had her teaching in a number of positions, all around the world. Learn about her extensive history in health education and how to succeed as an educator.
In this episode, Rebecca shares:
Why she never thought she’d end up in the health industry and how that all changed.
Knowing she wanted to be involved in education and how she got started.
Her past experience lecturing at various universities and colleges.
Different education positions she’s had over time, including working with a cancer charity, doing a lecture tour around Pakistan and teaching in Amsterdam.
All about her time working in the UK and US before returning to Australia and landing her current role.
What her current role as Director of Education at Activated Probiotics involves. Including an insight into a typical day/week as an educator.
The work her and her colleagues do to create educational content.
Wearing many different hats by being part of a start up company.
Her advice to anyone that wants to be involved in education.
Tips about how to make your content and teachings memorable.
Why your connections and network matter in this industry.
All about Activated Probiotics and what sets them apart.
Raising the standards of evidence for supplements.
The difference between her current education role and her previous lecturing roles.
The importance of reading.
How to stay up to date with the latest gut science.
And so much more!
Rebecca’s book recommendation is Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason.
You can learn more about activated probiotics via their website https://activatedprobiotics.com.au/. Stay in the know by joining the Activated Probiotics Practitioner Network over on facebook, and follow their journey on instagram @activatedprobiotics.
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