On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Dr. Falvia Fayet-Moore about growing mushrooms in space, working with NASA and the international space station, and the importance of food and nutrition when there is 10 Billion people on the planet.

We also dive deeper into the science behind food and space, learning to be adaptable in new and different environments, and being a people-oriented leader.

Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore  –   Growing Mushrooms In Space

Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore is the visionary behind FOODiQ Global and a co-founder of Food is Cool. Renowned for her dynamic speaking skills, she effortlessly employs space analogies to make scientific concepts accessible and enjoyable. Originating from Brazil, raised in Canada, and refined in Australia, she is a scientist, dietitian, space nutritionist, and entrepreneur, reshaping the landscape of her field.

Having earned an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto, Dr. Fayet-Moore further distinguished herself by obtaining a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as a PhD in nutrition from the University of Sydney. She is also a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and an Adjunct Lecturer at Newcastle University. Notably, she holds the distinction of being the first internationally board-certified dietitian in Lifestyle Medicine in Australia and has participated in the Space Studies Program at the International Space University.

Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore talks about:

• Moving from Brazil to Canada at the age of 9 and had difficulties adapting due to the language barrier and cold weather.  
  
• Her mother encouraged her to experiment in the kitchen sparking her love for food
  
• Growing Mushrooms In Space
  
• Becoming passionate about nutrition after seeing her mother go on many diets in Canada
  
• Moving to new countries and adapting to new environments
  
• Developing resilience at a young age
  
• Learning not to be limited by self-limiting beliefs
  
• Wanting to see a holistic approach to food that considers human health, sustainability and the environment rather than a reductionist focus on single nutrients. 
  
• Preventing food allergies through repeated exposure to potential allergens from a young age
  
• The biggest shift in nutrition is the “tunnel vision” approach to solving problems.
  
• Joining Royal Canadian Air Cadets at age 13 helped develop her leadership skills and passion for space nutrition
  
• Prioritising your people as a leader
  
• Being open to doing things in a different way
  
• The connection between food, our gut inflammation and the immune system
  

Tweets

“We can achieve anything together as a team.” Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore talks about working towards a similar goal as a team on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“I don’t know what my mum did with me, but I tell everyone that I had this confidence and belief that I can achieve anything. It was incredible and it’s nice to be raised with that.” Being raised by a strong woman figure in life by Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

“For me, personally, I think it’s something so important because a company is basically people. And if you don’t prioritize your people in your teams, then you have nothing.” Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore talks about prioritising your people as a leader on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

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Dr. Flavia Fayet-Moore www.drflav.com
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Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
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