Ditch the Diet podcast

I will be taking a short break from the podcast, but I share some of the things that I have learned from the 3 1/2 years I've been recording. Keep it simple The episodes that get the most feedback, and have the most impact are the simple ones. Where we go back to basics. Listen to your body It talks to you, and the key to improving your long term health is to listen to your body. You can only do you Don't try to be like others. Don't try diets that work for others. Do what feels right for you. Did you enjoy season 1 of the podcast? Let me know My links Facebook Instagram Fab Female Club For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/177 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

Annie creates beautiful crystal armour that can support your at any part of your journey through life. This week we talk all about how crystals work together and some key ones that will support your perimenopause journey. About Annie Working with crystals Annie creates energy vessel cosmic armour jewellery pieces and personalised crystal sets to aid her clients needs. Teaching them how to harness their crystals and bring that magic into their every day lives. How do you create a collection such as the menopause? When creating any piece of jewellery, it's important to find out what the client wants from it. So, in the case of the menopause jewellery, we thought about the main symptoms and then looked at stones that could support this part of life. Some stones are for protection, and they are signified as an amulet, and then there are talisman stones which are for boosting. As a crystal healer, Annie will spend time making sure that the balance is correct. She does this by meditating and listening to which crystals pop up and of course through research. The stones are adaptable and so it's important to get a clear understanding of how they can work with each person. Key crystals for perimenopause: Thinking specifically about perimenopause Annie suggests these three crystals MOONSTONE - for all female hormones. It has lunar energy and it is good to keep by you when you sleep MALACHITE - a more mature stone and also the midwife stone. This is often used to balance hormones. AMETHYST - travellers stone to support your in your journey through perimenopause, also very calming for anxiety which is another key symptom in perimenopause. Some key do's and don'ts with crystals Always clean your stones when you receive them. They will have picked up energy, negative or positive, during their journey to you. Annie suggests the simplest way is to lay them on a bed of salt, and then just throw the salt away. Then to recharge them every month in the same way. Cleanse your stones every month. Moon bathing is often suggested for stones but it is much more complicated than just putting them out at night, as the different stages of the moon have different effects on the energy. So simple salt cleansing is still the best way to cleanse your stones. Don't add them to water, some contain minerals that leach. If you want to charge your water you need to put them into a separate container, or use them outside the water. Use them with intent. Think of crystals as your armour, and you can positively charge them and use them with intent. Spend time with your crystals and they will support and help you. Quick fire! Favourite meal - spaghetti Bolognese Last drink you had - water What have you got for tea? Probably stir-fry Annie's links Annie has offered listeners 10% off the menopause collection - just enter code FAB10 at checkout facebook Website YouTube Instagram My links Facebook Instagram Fabulous & Female Membership Has this episode inspired you to buy a crystal? Which one called to you? Want to know more about ways to work with me? There are many ways that you can work with me to balance your hormones and improve your health and wellbeing. I have a fabulous free community on Facebook Fab Female Nutrition Club I offer lots of support and advice on female health and wellbeing. I also love to cook and create recipes and I'll often be seen in the group cooking live and sharing all the wonderful health benefits of the ingredients used. If you feel like you need a more bespoke option, then I also offer 1:1 coaching and support. Working with your specific needs creating nutritional protocols that support your health goals. This is an fully supported program that last 6 months. We take a full health history, then create and refine protocols so that you learn about your body and how to support it. I will be with you every step of the way, and may aim is that you feel empowered to continue with the changes forever. Find out more her For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/176 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

Lori believes that we hold onto weight as protection. The first steps in creating alignment in our bodies is to support healing, eliminate negative self talk and support finding our true authentic self. About Lori I am a spiritual health coach and registered nurse, and I have studied nutrition and alternative medicine. I help women lose weight and live a life with purpose and passion. I quit my job as a registered nurse because I was not allowed to use alternative methods. I had guidelines to follow I didn't agree with, like selling diet shakes and drugs for example. How did you become a health coach? Lori was interested in health and had an understanding of nutrition before training to be a nurse. She believed that this would allow her to support patients to the best of her abilities. Whilst she achieved great results she was both disappointed and shocked to be told by her bosses that she had to follow very tight protocols that including promoting supplements and diet shakes. Soon after Lori left to pursue a career in nutrition proper and feels she can now fully support clients in the way she was meant to. What would you do to improve the knowledge of doctors and nurses? The medical profession get little or no training in food and nutrition. And in Lori's case this was all funded by big organisations and was not very balanced. She would like to see a shake up of the training to include elements of nutrition and emotional support, so that they are looking for the route cause of the problem, not just treating the symptoms. When working with Lori her focus is on mindset. She believes that our body is holding onto weight for a reason, it's a shield and protection. After reading Deepak Chopra's book Perfect Health she realised that the mind and the body is connected and you can't work on one without the other. And this is the key to alignment The final part of the journey to weight loss is the nutrition element. So although she is a weight loss coach it is so much more than just nutrition and food. Feeling the energy and vibrancy of food One of the key parts of Lori's work is encouraging client to create their own meal plans and understanding what food is fuelling our body. Her emphasis is on plant based whole foods, but she asks us all to walk round our local shops and start to feel the vibrancy of food. If we pick up food and really connect with how it makes us feel, what it smells like and the external weight of the food. Then we will start to really understand how food makes us feel and how it fuels us both emotionally and physically. This is how we create alignment and weight loss is a happy accident. Quick fire! Favourite food - Italian food, particularly pizza and pasta Favourite city - Luxembourg (her home city) What have you got for tea? Probably stir fry Lori's links Use code ALIGNED to get 11% off any of her products/services Instagram Website YouTube My links Facebook Instagram Fabulous & Female Membership Do you feel that your life is in alignment? I'd love to hear if this podcast has helped you. Want to know more about ways to work with me? There are many ways that you can work with me to balance your hormones and improve your health and wellbeing. I have a fabulous free community on Facebook Fab Female Nutrition Club I offer lots of support and advice on female health and wellbeing. I also love to cook and create recipes and I'll often be seen in the group cooking live and sharing all the wonderful health benefits of the ingredients used. Several times a year I work with groups of ladies to transform their health and wellbeing. Appropriately called The Transformation Program they can help with many different issues and have had hugely impressive results - including up to 100% reduction in symptoms. If you suffer with IBS, fatigue, inflammation, hormonal imbalances or just want to spend some time concentrating on your health and wellbeing they are fabulous value and great fun. If you feel like you need a more bespoke option, then I also offer 1:1 coaching and support. Working with your specific needs creating nutritional protocols that support your health goals.   For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/175 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

New Year, New You? What if the old you is enough and instead of trying to re-invent yourself every year take time to really understand what it is you want for your health this year. Are you setting yourself up for failure We all do it, we make these broad promises and changes and imagine that it is going to change our lives. However, buying new trainers is never going to make you a runner, ordering tonnes of kale is never going to make you a chef. Not unless you really enjoy it and want it. If you don't love going to the gym you won't suddenly want to start going because you have new gear, but if you have been practising yoga every day at home and want more support then maybe joining a yoga studio would be perfect. What is it that you can realistically change? What is it in your life that you LOVE, that you are not giving time to? This is the thing that is going to bring you joy and improve your health. Not starting the new mad diet or joining the gym. If you love cooking then find some new recipes that you love to cook, it's a much better starting place than cutting out all of the food that you enjoy eating and feeling miserable as a result. Stop following others The fear is in the New Year is that people want to create a new version of themselves, they look on social media at people that they aspire to be and then think that if they change everything about themselves, they will suddenly look/feel like them. Be honest, it just isn't true. 5 Day Hormone Balancing Program Taking small steps that give you the energy and enthusiasm to make bigger changes is key. I will be running a 5 day hormone reset to help you just get back to basics and give yourself the room and energy to really understand what it is you want to achieve next year. It starts on Monday 9th January and all you have to do is join my Fab Female Nutrition Club on facebook, it's totally free! Are you ready to be happy with yourself? My links Facebook Instagram Fab Female Club Want to know more about ways to work with me? There are many ways that you can work with me to balance your hormones and improve your health and wellbeing. On Facebook there is my Fab Female Nutrition Club which is a wonderful FREE community where I offer lots of support and advice on female health and wellbeing. I also love to cook and create recipes and I'll often be seen in the group cooking live and sharing all the wonderful health benefits of the ingredients used. Plus we have many challenges and mini courses to help you stay on track with your health goals. My Fab Female Nutrition Membership sits alongside the free club, but offers you lots of resources and group coaching with me. The hub has the full recipe book that is constantly being updated, the Five Elements of Health - containing resources and guides to help support you in your health journey. Six group coaching calls a year, plus access to other many other member benefits such as discounts from group programs, and clinic days. A few times a year I work with groups of ladies to transform their health and wellbeing. Appropriately called The Transformation Program it can help you really transfor your health and wellbeing in just 28 days. We have had hugely impressive results - including up to 100% reduction in symptoms. If you suffer with IBS, fatigue, inflammation, hormonal imbalances or just want to spend some time concentrating on your health and wellbeing they are fabulous value and great fun. If you feel like you need a more bespoke option, then my 1:1 coaching is for you. We will concentrate on your specific needs creating nutritional protocols that support your health goals. This is a fully supported program that last 6 months. We take a full health history, then create and refine protocols so that you learn about your body and how to support it. I will be with you every step of the way to guide you and ensure that you realise your true health potential. Find out more here.   For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/174 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

About Jenn Jenn is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC and is certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Growing up with depression and anxiety, Jenn has seen the effects firsthand of what sugar can do to your physical and mental well-being. After healing herself of gastritis in her mid 20's and learning how to manage her own addiction, Jenn built a woman run company that teaches other busy female professionals how to kick and manage their sugar addiction without being on a diet or denying themselves of things they love. Jenn's zone of genius is simplifying the complex and clarifying all the dietary confusion out there while teaching women how to live a life they love waking up to! She is also the founder of Unleash Your Inner Boss, a certified coach program for women who saw such amazing results after learning the Sugar Freedom Method that they too want to teach the Method. Share your journey with sugar and health. Jenn firmly believes that sugar is addictive, and we need to break the addiction in order to stop the cycle of addiction you need to understand what is driving it. Throughout the day we are being chased by something we are not addressing, and at night when we stop, it hits us and we turn to sugar to mediate the feelings. Working with sensitive women Jenn uses her power to simplify, and helps them find out what it is they are running from and therefore help them heal and remove the need for the sugar crutch. Why is sugar bad for us? Jenn worked through her own health issues and found that sugar was the main driver. It causes inflammation, destroys our gut microbiome and is the driver for the mid life weight gain that many of us suffer from. She is quick to point out that it isn't a case of never having sugar, but about being aware of why you are reaching for sugar. Once you know why, then you can decide if you really want it, and then, most importantly, enjoy it if you choose to eat (or drink) it. What do you mean by name your strengths, how does this help? In Episode 165 I talk about swapping the jobs you hate with someone for whom it brings them joy and, in Woman Unleashed, Jenn also encourages you to understand and play to your strengths. This can be a difficult task for some, but we all do have strengths and she shares small tasks to help you connect with your inner self and realise what your true strengths are. Give us two simple tips for quitting sugar. Jenn works with busy professional women and she understands that we need short actionable steps to help us unleash our potential: Eat when you are hungry - make sure you have foods readily available to you so that when you are hungry, even if you are busy, you are able to eat - listen to the podcast for some of Jenn's ideas for healthy meals on the go. 1 Day Experiment - everyone can quit sugar, alcohol, caffeine....whatever it is that you are trying to stop....for just one day. So make it a one day experiment that you keep repeating until it becomes a new habit. This epitomises Jenn's no nonsense but simple approach to life. Her strength is to be able to simplify - in a world where there is so much noise and confusion this is a strength we all can benefit from. Jenns links Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Exclusive to podcast listeners your link to get a complimentary copy of Jenn's book: Woman Unleashed & learn to kick cravings in under 7 days here My links Facebook Instagram Fabulous & Female Membership Can you manage a 1 day experiment? Let me know how you get on.   For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/173 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

Do you feel sluggish and slow over the holiday period? Whilst food is an integral part of the holiday season, and I don't want you to exclude all those wonderful ingredients. It can also contribute to a sluggish and uncomfortable feeling. If you want to be full of energy and vitality then you need to consider what it is that you are fuelling your body with. If it's sugar and alcohol and not many vegetables then this might be why you are not feeling your best. Your digestive system is overloaded Too much rich food can lead to indigestion, it isn't really rocket science, and yet we insist on eating foods at Christmas that are probably very different to our regular diet. And in much higher quantities. According to a study we consume an average of 5,373 calories on Christmas day. Not only the large quantity but the constantly eating, means that are digestive systems are overloaded. And unfortunately for many it isn't just the one day, it can be a whole week. Listen to podcast episode 171 where I talk about giving our digestive system a rest. Allowing the food to be fully digested. So snacking constantly on chocolates and nuts are not helping Go for a walk A gentle walk after eating promotes healthy digestion. Part of the digestive process it to also eliminate waste products and a walk always helps with this. Getting out in nature also helps activate serotonin and this not only improves mood, serotonin promotes a healthy bowel function. And you will be burning off some of the extra calories consumed. Are you going to be kinder to your gut this Christmas? My links Facebook Instagram Fab Female Club   Want to know more about ways to work with me? There are many ways that you can work with me to balance your hormones and improve your health and wellbeing. On Facebook the Fab Female Nutrition Club is a wonderful FREE community where I offer lots of support and advice on female health and wellbeing. I also love to cook and create recipes and I'll often be seen in the group cooking live and sharing all the wonderful health benefits of the ingredients used. My Fab Female Nutrition Membership sits alongside the free club, but offers you lots of resources and group coaching with me. The hub has the full recipe book that is constantly being updated, the 5 elements of health containing resources and guides to help support you in your health journey. And 6 group coaching calls a year, plus access to other member benefits such as discounts from group programs. A few times a year I work with groups of ladies to transform their health and wellbeing. Appropriately called The Transformation Program it can help with many differing issues and we have had hugely impressive results - including up to 100% reduction in symptoms. If you suffer with IBS, fatigue, inflammation, hormonal imbalances or just want to spend some time concentrating on your health and wellbeing they are fabulous value and great fun. If you feel like you need a more bespoke option, then my 1:1 coaching is for you. We will concentrate on your specific needs creating nutritional protocols that support your health goals. This is a fully supported program that last 6 months. We take a full health history, then create and refine protocols so that you learn about your body and how to support it. I will be with you every step of the way, For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/172 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

About Sarah I've been a Pilates instructor for almost 20 years and taught fitness forever yet after having three children I was suffering from bladder leakage. I trained as a pelvic floor coach five years ago so I could help myself and millions of other women who put up with pelvic floor problems! I've also trained as a menopause coach so now run pelvic floor programmes, pelvic floor in menopause workshops and coach women in fitness to do regular exercise to lift their energy levels, strengthen their bones and improve their confidence, whilst supporting the pelvic floor! Can everyone improve their pelvic floor health? Yes! Whilst many women suffer in silence you can take positive action and improve the health of your pelvic floor. Many women have suffered for years with leakage and think that it is just something that they have to put up with, however this is not the case. And it's never too late to start, Sarah was in her mid 40's before she started to work on her own pelvic floor muscles. How do we learn to work the muscles better? As a pilates instructor sarah was shocked when she realised that she didn't have any specific training around the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor has 46 connected muscles. Sarah teaches women to understand how to connect with these muscles to understand better how to improve their pelvic floor health. It's not just a case of tightening the muscles, women have spent years 'holding in' which can be as detrimental to your overall pelvic floor health as being undertoned. Where can we start? Breathe! When you breathe properly, and deeply you can feel the pelvic muscles start to connect and then relax. This is the first place that Sarah starts with all her clients. Quick fire! Favourite City memorable meal Favourite Tea What have you got for tea? What have you got for tea? Sarah's links Facebook Website Instagram Sarah has kindly offered listeners £5 off her pelvic floor in menopause workshop which is £30. Just send her a message and she'll send you a link with a £5 discount code. My links Facebook Instagram Fabulous & Female Membership What do you think of this episode? Let me know! Want to know more about ways to work with me? There are many ways that you can work with me to balance your hormones and improve your health and wellbeing. I have a fabulous free community on Facebook Fab Female Nutrition Club I offer lots of support and advice on female health and wellbeing. I also love to cook and create recipes and I'll often be seen in the group cooking live and sharing all the wonderful health benefits of the ingredients used. Several times a year I work with groups of ladies to transform their health and wellbeing. Appropriately called The Transformation Program they can help with many different issues and have had hugely impressive results - including up to 100% reduction in symptoms. If you suffer with IBS, fatigue, inflammation, hormonal imbalances or just want to spend some time concentrating on your health and wellbeing they are fabulous value and great fun. If you feel like you need a more bespoke option, then I also offer 1:1 coaching and support. Working with your specific needs creating nutritional protocols that support your health goals. This is an fully supported program that last 6 months. We take a full health history, then create and refine protocols so that you learn about your body and how to support it. I will be with you every step of the way, and may aim is that you feel empowered to continue with the changes forever. Find out more here.   For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/171 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

Do you eat twice a day, three times a day, or maybe you snack a lot and eat 6 or more times a day? This week I explain why how often you eat is just as important as what you eat. Why do we need three meals a day? There is a saying about three square meals a day, comes from sailors who used to eat their meals from square plates. However, they definitely didn't eat three times a day and more likely had one or two meals per day. Three meals a day seems to fit with modern times, we eat before work, at a break in the middle of the day, and then again once we return home. However, we don't have to eat three meals a day what is more important is the space between our meals. How many times are you eating in a day? When I discuss meal plans with clients, I will often encourage them to eat three meals a day. However, it isn't the number that's important, it's the time between meals that is. And a meal is any kind of food that you eat. Typically, people are eating several times a day, even if they skip breakfast. As a biscuit, a piece of fruit, or even a milky coffee is food. And I find that by encouraging clients to start with a good breakfast and have a filling lunch, it is easier for them to skip the snacks in between, thus actually reducing the times they eat although it might be increasing the quantity. Ideally, I recommend that you have at least 3 hours between each meal, and stopping eating 2-3 hours before bed. So if you are up early and eating breakfast you could eat up to four times a day, however it's also totally fine to eat just twice a day. That's the beauty of nutrition - it's adaptable to suit you. The key is to not eat too often, and then to make sure you get a health balanced diet. Listen to episode 166 for more on this. Are you constantly eating? Share with me how you are going to change that habit. My links Facebook Instagram Fab Female Club   Want to know more about ways to work with me? There are many ways that you can work with me to balance your hormones and improve your health and wellbeing. On Facebook the Fab Female Nutrition Club is a wonderful FREE community where I offer lots of support and advice on female health and wellbeing. I also love to cook and create recipes and I'll often be seen in the group cooking live and sharing all the wonderful health benefits of the ingredients used. My Fab Female Nutrition Membership sits alongside the free club, but offers you lots of resources and group coaching with me. The hub has the full recipe book that is constantly being updated, the 5 elements of health containing resources and guides to help support you in your health journey. And 6 group coaching calls a year, plus access to other member benefits such as discounts from group programs. A few times a year I work with groups of ladies to transform their health and wellbeing. Appropriately called The Transformation Program it can help with many differing issues and we have had hugely impressive results - including up to 100% reduction in symptoms. If you suffer with IBS, fatigue, inflammation, hormonal imbalances or just want to spend some time concentrating on your health and wellbeing they are fabulous value and great fun. If you feel like you need a more bespoke option, then my 1:1 coaching is for you. We will concentrate on your specific needs creating nutritional protocols that support your health goals. This is a fully supported program that last 6 months. We take a full health history, then create and refine protocols so that you learn about your body and how to support it. I will be with you every step.   For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/170 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

About Sam "I'm the co-founder of online sex toy retailer Jo Divine with my husband Paul. We only sell skin safe products and irritant free lubricants and vaginal moisturisers. As a former nurse, I am the sexual health and pleasure expert. I have written 100's of practical sexual health and pleasure articles for our blog and in the press. I also featured on the radio, and in Sex, Myths and the menopause with Davina McCall and How To Have A Better Orgasm on Channel 5. We also work with many healthcare professionals to help their patients to regain their sexual function and reclaim their sex life. Whoever you are, whatever your age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or health issue, we believe sex is meant to be noisy, messy, embarrassing, consensual, pleasurable and most of all, fun " Where is a good place for a new or timid customer to start? Sam loves talking to customers and would encourage everyone to phone her and have a conversation. Her knowledge as a nurse, her personal experiences and her product knowledge helps her have conversations with clients that ensures they are getting the products, and often the help, that they need. However not everyone is confident enough to pick up the phone, so the one product that we both believe could help everyone is intimate lubricant. Sam first started using the Yes lubricant and it transformed her experiences, and it is the brand that I use. (however they now have their own brand available which I am currently testing called Sutil) How has your personal experience affected the products you stock? Sam suffered from recurrent infections, UTI's, thrush and BV which eventually developed into vaginismus. This is when your vaginal muscles contract when penetration is attempted, leading to painful and difficult sexual intercourse. What Sam hadn't realised until she discovered natural lubricant brand Yes, is that it was all down to the lubrication she and her partner was using. Sam comments that it was so sad that something they were using to try to ease her discomfort was actually the thing causing her symptoms. And the idea for Jo Divine was born. Quick fire! Favourite food - cheese, any kind. Or maybe breakfast with husband Pauls home made bread and their home made marmalade. Most Memorable meal - wedding meal, particularly the chocolate pudding What have you got for tea? today is a fasting day so probably soup Sam's links Instagram Facebook Website My links Facebook Instagram Fabulous & Female Membership Exclusive to listeners discount 10% valid until the end of 2022 HILL2022 (valid on full price products) Did this episode encourage you to open up conversations with your partner or your friends? Or maybe you have a question you'd like to ask - please feel free to message either myself or Sam, we want everyone to enjoy sex more  For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/169 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

Save Energy Bills We are all concerned about energy bills right now so optimising your usage of the oven and hob is essential. You should never have to turn your oven on to cook just one thing, so if you can prepare and cook dishes in advance do so. And even better, cook double the portions. You have saved yourself time and energy. You often don't need to reheat your oven, in recipes we reheat so we can give you more exact timings, but most of the time at home I just pop something into the oven to start to cook straight away. And if you do preheat your oven make sure you are ready to put the food in as soon as it is heated, it can take less time than you think. If you have a slow cooker, or an airfryer, check to see what you can cook in them as they are much cheaper to heat than a full oven. Can you cook more than one vegetable in the water? This is something my grandma often did, and I do the same. I might boil carrots in the water and drain them with a spoon into a serving bowl, then use the same water to boil brocolli and then make gravy with it. This also helps keep the nutrients.   How to save money food shopping. This is going to take Make a meal plan, work out how many days you will be eating at home, as many of us will eat out over the holiday period, and how many you are catering for for each meal. Then do a meal plan - when doing your meal plan make sure you optimise leftovers, don't be tempted to over cater, if you are having a big breakfast then one other meal in the day is more than enough. Then make your list. And if you can, order your shopping online, this way you will only get delivered what you need. Saving your personal energy levels not having to battle the shops, and your money as you won't be tempted to buy lots of things you need.   This is why I want to spread the word - with my amazing free club, and this podcast!     My links   Facebook Instagram Fab Female Club For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/168 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

It might surprise you to hear that early signs of perimenopause can often be more mental and emotional than physical. I share some of my experiences this week, and encourage you to open up the conversation with friends and family. When can we expect to be in perimenopause? It might surprise you to know that I tend to advise clients and friends that if they are 40 or over and experiencing symptoms then assume they are in perimenopause. Perimenopause can last over ten years. This doesn't mean that you have to experience all of the symptoms all of the time for the full ten years. But our levels of hormones can start to fluctuate quite early, and if you start to feel symptoms then it's worth taking positive action so that they do not progress and worsen. What are the early signs of perimenopause For many women the early signs of perimenopause are not physical symptoms. We often assume that the menopause is all about hot flushes and irregular periods, but that is some of the latter signs. it's a busy time for many women and that is why we seem to miss the signs and assume it's because we are stressed, and if we could just get a bit more sleep and have some rest then we will feel better. However, if you are not sleeping and then feeling low all day, is that actually driving your stress rather than the other way around. For me I didn't realise that the two could be feeding each other until many years later. What are the early signs of perimenopause? Some of the things you should look for: difficulty in sleeping, this can be waking at the night worrying and overthinking sadness - just not feeling like yourself and not wanting to go out as much as you used to short tempered - or worse, uncontrollable anger low confidence - feeling that you are being criticised or questioned all the time This is why I want to spread the word - with my amazing free club, and this podcast!   My links   Facebook Instagram Fab Female Club For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/167 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

What is a healthy diet? We are all different and so a healthy diet means different things. For a coeliac gluten would not be included in a healthy diet. Yet we talk about a Mediterranean diet as being healthy and that often includes pasta. If you are a non-meat eater then a healthy diet for you would look very different from someone who eats meat. And how many portions of vegetables do I really need to eat every day? And what about other health conditions, how do they work in a healthy diet? It is far too wide a term to use. It really doesn't mean anything, and could mean anything. It's not helpful. What does food need to give us? Food needs to contain essential ingredients for health. Essential means that we cannot make it and so we need to consume it in our diet. We need essential vitamins, minerals, essential fats. Some of them we need to consume daily, and others we just need to make sure we top up regularly. And then there are lots of health promoting ingredients such as antioxidants, phytonutrients such as lycopene, resveratrol, or beta carotene which promote health and wellbeing and form part of a healthy diet. But unless you are a nutritionist, or you have a meal plan created specifically for you, how do you know that you are eating a healthy diet? My four simple rules for a healthy plate of food Protein - it is the first ingredient of our cells and we need to include it in every meal Colour - colourful fruits and vegetables so that we get all the wonderful phytonutrients daily Fibre - feeds our good gut bacteria, and helps our body eliminate toxins via healthy stools Healthy fats - to help us make hormones. Hormones are responsible to send messages around the body.   My links   Facebook Instagram Fab Female Club For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/166 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

What would happen if you couldn't do your job? Your job might be to cook the meals, you might be the breadwinner. You might be the one that makes sure the family has fun at the weekends. Whatever your job is within your family unit it's important, and if you weren't able to do it, for whatever reason, your family would suffer as a result. Get support You are not a machine, and you cannot do this all alone. So if the reason you are not taking care of yourself is because you don't have time, you need to find a way to make that time. Are you putting to high expectations on yourself? Are you able to delegate or get the rest of the family involved? Make a list of the jobs that you do, is there any way that you could get outside help? There are people that love to do the things you hate so ask around, if finances are tight could you do an exchange? Make a health plan Make a list of positive actions that you can take to improve your health right now, call it your 'healthy me' list and start to tick them off. Could you go to bed earlier so you are less tired? Could you stop eating junk food and make yourself a nice meal so that your digestion improves? If you love to walk then can you take the family to the countryside at the weekend? What do you have on your 'healthy me' list? Let me know! My links Facebook Instagram Fab Female Club For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/165 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239  

Health Currancy Ltd was founded by New Zealander Fleur Cushman, who grew up under the life-shaping influence of her father, natural health pioneer and visionary Mike Cushman, who changed the face of the natural healthcare industry in the Southern Hemisphere with his 'Clinicians' range of vitamin and mineral supplements. Mike brought the quickly-developing New Zealand blackcurrant story to Fleur's attention and, as a result, Health Currancy was launched, with CurraNZ the flag bearing first-to-market product of the NZ blackcurrant kind in the UK, launched in February 2014. Fleur has lived in the UK for over 20 years and until forming Health Currancy, was a sports journalist and editor on a leading national newspaper based in London. How her father's journey impacted on her supplement range. Fleurs father was a pioneering force who championed the use of natural formulations over manufactured and artificial compounds. Fleur's links Fleur has kindly offered podcast listeners 20% off their first order - just use code HILLSTART at checkout. 20% Discount link Website Instagram Facebook My links Facebook Instagram Fabulous & Female Membership For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/164 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

Today's podcast is released to coincide with world menopause day, I also released a special episode in 2021, if you would like to go back to listen it's episode 110. What's the difference between menopause and perimenopause? The term perimenopause and menopause are often used interchangeably. However officially the term menopause is a single day, and it is the day when a woman has not had a period for 12 months. Perimenopause is the time before that and post menopause is the time after that. When we are talking about signs, symptoms, and other general talk around menopause what we are usually referring to is actually perimenopause. How long does perimenopause last? One of the most common things I hear is 'I'm not in menopause yet' from women that are in their early 40's. Whilst perimenopause is different for everyone, I suggest that it lasts around ten years. The reason I suggest ten years is that it can often start with symptoms that you might not recognise as perimenopause. Women assume that if they are still having a regular cycle that they are not in perimenopause, and whilst changes in our hormone levels, particularly oestrogen does have an impact on our cycle regularity, many women are taking contraceptives that interfere with this natural cycle. Also, your cycle might be less strong, but still regular. In my experience of working with many women, often the first signs are more psychological than physical. Poor quality sleep, anxiety, fear, or anger are very common early signs. Many women describe it as having PMT but at any time of the month, along with increases in GI issues and fatigue. The reason many women do not realise these symptoms are actually perimenopause as this seems to coincide with a time that we are super busy and we will often put it down to the stresses of modern life, rather than the natural cycle of life. When does perimenopause end? Officially 12 months after your last period is menopause, and then all the time after that is post menopause. However, we cannot just assume that our hormones and our bodies miraculously balance on that day, and we achieve perfect homeostasis. It is still highly likely that we still have some work to do to clear and balance hormones and support our health naturally through our second spring. I have had many women approach me in their late 50's distressed and confused becuase they are still feeling symptomatic and didn't expect that. What can we do to support ourselves through perimenopause? My advice to every woman at any age, but particularly those in their mid-life years - which I suggest is 35 to 55 is to take care of your hormones. It doesn't matter whether you are having a regular period or not you can still do lots of work to support yourself. The earlier you start to take care of your overall health, the easier your transition through perimenopause will be, and the quicker you will reach that wonderful second spring. Clean up your diet Reduce stimulants such as coffee alcohol and sugar, as we seem to be more sensitive to these during perimenopause Prioritise Sleep - listen to podcast episode 131 and 132 Rethink your exercise regime Reduce environmental toxins - clean up your beauty products and household cleaning Are you ready to support your journey through perimenopause? For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/163   To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

When was the last time you were hungry? That rumbling feeling in your stomach followed by a slight discomfort if you don't eat straight away. Those are the signals that we should be feeling before we eat. However in modern times we eat to a schedule. We have forgotten to eat based on when we are hungry or need food. We like to call it intuitive eating and I explored this way back in episode 91. Are we becoming resistant to our fullness indicators.? I've had several conversations of late with friends about feeling full, or their inability to feel full. They explain it like not having an off switch and that they can just keep on eating. And then I did some training and reading around leptin resistance. Leptin is the hormone that signals to your brain that you feel full. We have many hormones in our bodies and they all act as messengers, leptin is created in our fat cells and its supposed to tell your brain that you either have enough fat cells you don't need to eat and you can burn calories at your normal rate. It's part of our innate survival hormones and is supposed to stop you starving or overeating - neither of which would have been helpful in early evolution. The brain responds to leptin by either encouraging you to eat more or less dependent on how much body fat you have stored. Larger amounts of stored fat leads to higher levels of leptin. As leptin is produced in our fat cells the more body fat you have the more leptin you produce. In modern society we have been ignoring our signals and eating foods when we are not hungry, not only that but the food industry has created foods that seem to allow us to override those signals by having that perfect balance of sweet/salty/fatty foods. Again this is part of our survival mechanisms. But food has evolved quicker than man. What is leptin resistance? If our bodies natural homeostasis (balance) is working leptin will naturally control our body weight. However I refer back to my first question, when was the last time you felt hungry? We are simply not listening to our bodies, and as the stored fat increases so does leptin. Just like insulin resistance leading to Type2 Diabetes it is now believed that leptin resistance could be driving higher body weights and some peoples inability to lose weight.   For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/162   To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

After her daughter suffered a back injury, a colleague recommended reflexology and Ruth was amazed by the speed of her improvement in symptoms. After just a couple of sessions her pain had gone.   And it didn't return. Ruth tells us that she had been looking for something new to learn, but each time she had enrolled on a course it had been cancelled. Her daughter journey piqued her interest, and this time when she enrolled on a level 5 reflexology course with Alison Walker it ran. After a studying reflexology Ruth realised that this had been what she was looking for and she wanted to make it her career. Personal events made her re-evaluate her work life balance and she took the plunge and became a full time reflexologist. Now Ruth not only practises reflexology, she now trains other practitioners in a level 5 qualification. This seems a fitting and natural complement to her previous career, meaning she gets to practise both her passions. Ruth's website: https://www.inspiresreflexologycollege.co.uk/ Ruth's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruthhodgkissclinicalreflexology   My facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/hillstartnutrition/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabfemalenutrition Fabulous & Female Membership:  http://www.fabfemale.co.uk/    For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/161   To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239  

Take back control. You might not be sure if you are actually in perimenopause yet, but that doesn't mean you should just wait until you are to take action. The better your health going into this period of change the better equipped your body is to deal with the transition. Mental and physical impact of perimenopause It's not just about night sweats, the early signs of perimenopause can be much more subtle. For me it was anxiety and poor quality sleep, which I just attributed to a stressful job. Mood swings and anxiety are common, a bit like having constant PMT? And because it's a busy time of life for most women they just chalk it up to stress and power through. Once I took time to prioritise my health and in particular my sleep my symptoms improved. I also changed my exercise regime, concentrating on strength and yoga rather than high impact work that was just adding to the load on my central nervous system. Natural solutions and tips to help deal with perimenopause There a many ways that we can help our transition through perimenopause. I like to think about it as supporting our mid life and these are tips that will help you improve your health and wellbeing whatever your age or sex. Here are my top 5 tips: Prioritise sleep - listen to episode 134 for more tips on foods to improve mood and sleep. Reduce sugar and alcohol - this is the single most effective thing I did for my symptoms. Move regularly - and consider what type of exercise you are doing, try varying it. Eat whole and colourful foods - whole grains, nuts and seeds, colourful vegetables, quality protein. these should form the basis of your meals. Use herbs and aromatherapy wisely - herbal teas to help calm you, Shatavari is my favourite female herb to help with many symtpoms, sage can help with hot flushes. Citrus oils boost mood and concentration whilst lavender helps with sleep. You don't have to do them all together, be kind to yourself and just ask the question - what can I do that is a positive change right now.   For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/160   To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

Prior to puberty girls and boys are fairly similar, if they are the same height and build they will have similar strength. As puberty hits both sexes get an increase in sex hormones - boys get more testosterone and girls get a whole heap of hormones, oestrogen being the one that we talk most about but also progesterone, folicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone play a delicate and intricate balance. Eventually, the hormones become cyclical and a womans fertile period begins. Each cycle of approx. 28 days sees varying degrees of these hormones in a monthly dance. Remember the anger, the despair the fear during puberty? The difficulty finding your place in your class, your home and then at work. It was bewildering and sometimes unpredictable. Thats just what is happening now. Our hormones are no longer in sync, we can't say when or how we will feel. And it's scary. But it is temporary.   For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/159   To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

Do you always plan to start that new healthy regime on a Monday? Or maybe it's after your weekend, or after your holiday, or that big night out with friends? Is that really the reason, or is it just that you feel overwhelmed by the change you perceive you need to make instead of just taking a positive action. If your health was money would you budget better. Would you be more frugal some days to allow you the days where you spend more? Why not think of your health in that way. Each day you eat better you are investing in your long term healthy pot, and you can start to draw on that investment as you age. Looking after your own health isn't about being perfect. If you eat better today than you did yesterday that's positive. If you choose something healthier at the restaurant that's positive. All the positive decisions make for improved health overall. For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/158 To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

After having acne as a teenager and taking several courses of antibiotics that did nothing to help, Chris found a herbalist and started taking probiotics and working on his diet. He researched skincare brands and trialed them to see which worked for him, and his lifelong passion was born. Skincare products can contain additives which are not good for either us or the environment. The main ones being alcohol, sulphates, and sulphites. Alcohol is added to encourage a product to dry, and sulphates to make the product foam, which is a particular issue with haircare products. If you have dry or older skin Chris talks to us about slugging putting on a hydrating product overnight or covering your existing products with something that locks in the moisture such as vaseline. Today's episode covers themes including: - New generation sun creams have mineral and a tiny bit of avobenzone which is a fairly safe compromise but not to be used on the beach - A good morning routine including a gentle face wash, vitamin C and a moisturising cream with SPF - How Chris cut out sugars to test his reactions and landed on fasting for his own sustainable gut health balance. Follow Chris Here: Site: http://www.chrisgibsonlive.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chrisgibsonlive  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisGibsonFriends  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skin_so_fabulous/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cggibson1    For the full episode notes please go to: hillstart.me.uk/157   To listen to the full episode head on over to your chosen podcast provider or follow this link here for itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

I'm guessing your initial reaction to the question was no. We think about extreme eating as people who have an unhealthy relationship with food that is affecting their lives, you might think of an anorexic person, who is controlling the amount of food they eat. Or we've all seen the TV shows when they talk about people who live on junk food and won't eat anything green. However, there is an emerging band of people that are controlling in their dietary habits that you might not consider to be extreme. I see food diaries that look healthy on first investigation, but then you realise that they are eating the same three breakfast, lunches and dinners on repeat. This is known as orthorexia, a growing group of people who are extremely controlling over their food and will only eat foods that they consider to be good for them. From childhood we are given rules around what we can and can't eat, and when we can eat it. Whilst these are often done with the best of intentions, they can lead to more extreme eating as an adult. Is there something that you ate as a child and won't try again? Our taste buds develop over time. As children we prefer sweet things but as we age we can enjoy more sour and tart foods. Lots of people have negative connotations with food they were forced to eat as a child. It might be that you are fearful of eating something incase you have a reaction. Digestive issues are becoming more and more common and many people will exclude huge waves of foods. What are the food rules that you have?   Full show notes can be read at - https://hillstart.me.uk/154/ Full episode is available on all podcast providers - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

This week I am joined by Bethan from Hot Tea Mama, we talk about what she learned as a tea buyer and blender, and how that helps her formulate her teas for women. Unfortunately in the UK we tend to drink the most rubbish form of tea there is, it's the dust that collects in the troughs that is added to bags. Bethan sourced and bought the finest tea leaves in her previous jobs and wishes we understood how poor quality much of what we drink is. Whilst she also enjoys a good cup of tea with milk she makes sure it's better quality and encourages us all to try fresh leaf tea to help us understand the difference.   http://www.hotteamama.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotteamama/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HotTeaMama Bethan has kindly offered listeners 15% off by quoting code FABFEMALE15 Full show notes can be read at - https://hillstart.me.uk/154/  Full episode is available on all podcast providers - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239 

In this episode I discuss fuelling yourself for optimum performance. We look at the benefits of maintaining yourself as though you are a well oiled, highly productive machine. we also cover: - Vitamins, minerals, and how poor fuel sources affect you - Managing expectations with regards to your limits - How you can go from feeling like a project car to a Porsche Full show notes can be read at - https://hillstart.me.uk/154/ Full episode is available on all podcast providers - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239 

In this episode I discuss all things coffee with the amazing Zain Peer of London Nootropics. We look at the benefits of staying hydrated for the gym, how Zain discovered the daily power of Nootropic blends through ditching the chemical based drinks before workouts, and what adaptogens are! we also cover: - Water soluble CBD vs CBD oil - ashwaganda and its benefits in the Zen blend - Peri, pre, and post menopause bodies and their response to caffeine Zain was brilliant to talk to and London Nootropics are always innovating with new blends and, in the future, more direct ways to ensure the active ingredients do not get filtered out during the brewing process. London Nootropics: https://londonnootropics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/london.nootropics Full show notes can be read at - https://hillstart.me.uk/153/ Full episode is available on all podcast providers - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-really-going-to-eat-that/id1480678239

In this episode I discuss the need to identify and break out of that survival mode cycle and how we can thrive in our day to day life. Survival mode is designed for short term responses and not for every day living. The signs for constantly living in this stressed state can be: - Chronic fatigue - Interruptions to rest and digest - Poor quality sleep - People pleasing when you're in that 'fawn' state   We look at my 'Five to Thrive', a collection of toolbox techniques that you can easily pick and choose from to develop your own coping strategies when you recognise yourself falling back into that survival mode state.    Full show notes can be read HERE.

Changing our attitude and the way we think can have a profound impact on our well-being. Kim Carr is a positivity coach and my guest this week. Kim is a Positive Psychology Coach. She has a particular passion for peri/menopausal women who are struggling as life changes, our bodies and minds seem to spiral and we question our identity. The menopause needs to be viewed holistically diet, relationships, emotions, engagement. meaning and accomplishment.    For full shownotes, click here. 

All things in life change, and it's important to recognise that and grow and adapt. The new name for my podcast reflects the changes in content that I have been delivering and will continue to deliver.   My body is changing, some of it because of what I have learned and some of it because of my time of life. The change in the podcast is reflecting that journey.   For full shownotes, click here. 

We all want to enjoy ourselves on holiday, but if that means feeling bloated and uncomfortable and coming home 10Lb heavier, is that really fun? This week I share some tips that mean you can still have a great time, but you'll come home feeling refreshed and revitalised. There are also things in my case that I always pack now to support my holiday health: - Suncream - OnGuard Spray  - Probiotics - Sports bra - Digestive Enzymes - Milk Thistle For full shownotes, click here.

In this week's episode, I talked about weight and is it truly an indication of how healthy we are, or are we obsessing over it unnecessarily?  The diet industry has rammed it into us that the number on the scales is the most important. And that by denying ourselves certain foods we can achieve that number, feel happier and be healthier.  For full shownotes click here.

In this week's episode, I speak to Camille Martin about her journey with dieting, how this lead her to become a dietician, and amazing new book Love to Lose. Camille Martin is a registered dietitian, health blogger, and senior technical editor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is also a former chronic dieter who wasted nearly 25 years of her life on a diet.  For full shownotes click here.

In this week's episode, I share some of my tips to help you eat healthy and still stick to a budget. On a budget, exotic ingredients can be unattainable, but that doesn't have to mean you can't eat well. Getting the basics right is key, quality protein, fibre, good fats and colour are my four essentials on any plate. For full shownotes click here.

In this week's episode, I talked with Tracy about understanding how great it feels to take back control of our health. She encourages us all to invest time create better knowledge of our SELF and take back control. Tracy Pleschourt is the Founder of Self-Made U helps men and women create Self-Made wealth and wellness through life coaching.  For full shownotes click here.

In this week's episode, I explain how your skin is made up and how to best protect it. Our skin is the largest organ in our body and the one that is constantly visible.  Our skin has many jobs: -Protects us against UV light -Protects us against dehydration -Helps protect against pathogens And so much more. For full shownotes click here.

In this week's episode, I talk to Sian about the challenges women can face in mid-life. Why, when they should be at the height of their career confidence, menopause can throw a curve-ball.  Sian is a Career and Confidence Coach for mid-career professionals who want to move on or move up in their career, or build their confidence in their current role. For full shownotes click here.

In this week's episode, I discuss 5 tips to help you clean up your diet and kick sugar into touch, forever! We build resistance to sweet tastes, just like chili. It would be really helpful to cut sugar out completely for a couple of weeks. Click HERE for the full shownotes. 

In this week's episode, I along with Kathy Davis discuss eating more plants doesn't need to be hard, just find a dish that the family enjoys and make it vegan. Kathy Davis is a plant-based lifestyle and mindset coach, the CEO of VegInspired, and the author of three cookbooks:  *The 30-Minute Whole-Food Plant-Based Cookbook *The Super Easy Plant-Based Cookbook *The Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Diet Cookbook Click HERE for the full shownotes. 

In this week's episode, I discuss health; what is health, and does healthy simply mean the absence of illness or discomfort.  What if we are supposed to feel well? The best energy The best digestion Balanced hormones Pain-free  Healthy weight Click HERE for the full shownotes.

In this week's episode I explore the tricky question around sugar and whether it is addictive or not. Talking about the effect it has on our brain and our pleasure and reward system. Topics covered include: What is addiction? Dopamine and Sugar Sugar and our health What you can do For full shownotes click here.

This week I'm talking about shiny object syndrome and modern distractions with Amber Hawley. We delve into what that might look like in your (and our) lives and how to manage it better. Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. For full shownotes click here.

This week I talk to mindset coach Kate McCaffrey about the benefits of walking and talking.  By being side-by-side and adding movement encourages blood flow to the brain and releases endorphins, which naturally improves our mood and motivation. Kate McCaffrey is a personal mindset coach that uses walk and talk coaching in nature . She helps people find their solutions to reach their potential through creating change in their lives. For full shownotes click here.

In this weeks episode I'm discussing the connection between our guts and our brain. How our digestion and the food we eat can directly affect our mood and our mental health. I talk about:  The Vagus Nerve Chronic Ill Health Microbiome Health Brain Performance Diet Click HERE for full shownotes

In this episode, I talk to The Menopause Mentor, Jacky Wood. Jacky has taken her own experience of menopause, along with all the research and training she has done as a result and is now committed to helping as many women as she can have an easier journey through perimenopause. Click HERE for the full show notes

In this week's episode I discuss the foods we can eat that will improve both our sleep and our mood. Topics include: *Digestion *Gut Brain Axis *Food examples Click HERE for the full shownotes

In this episode, I talk to Hope Pedraza about plant focused nutrition and Pilates. She shares with us her journey to discover a more plant focused diet. And how Pilates can improve everyone's long term health and wellbeing.   Click HERE for the full shownotes

In this week's podcast I talk to Sandra Weber who helps her clients reduce or prevent chronic pain. We talk about the connection between sleep and repair, and Sandra shares her expertise with us to encourage us to change our rhetoric and to promote healing. Click HERE for the full shownotes

Sleep is a wonderful aspect of life but it can often be an enigma, and this week I am going to share some tips to help you improve the quality of your sleep. From lifestyle to supplements they are all simple and easily actionable. This week we include * The Environments * What happens during the day *Food & Drink *Supplements and oils Link to full show notes

In this week's episode, I discuss sleep, why we need sleep and what would happen if we didn't sleep. There are many restorative functions that can only occur in sleep. These include: *Muscle growth *Tissue repair *Growth hormone release. Click HERE for the full shownotes  

In this episode, I talk to Kelsey Taylor about yoga and the benefits for women's health. She is an expert in her field having studied yoga for fertility, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause. Kelsey is keen to stress that we are all different, and each month can be different, so it's important to take time to listen to our bodies and adjust as needed. Click HERE for the full shownotes

Last week we talked about being tired, and this week I take this further to discuss adrenal fatigue. I'll explain what your adrenals are, why they are key in energy production, and what we can do to reduce adrenal fatigue. Click HERE for the full shownotes

Why are you so tired? Being tired 'all the time' seems to be something that I hear a lot when talking to friends, family and clients. Quite simply, one of the key things that I see in clients is overcommitting. Working long hours at work to ensure projects are completed on time, agreeing to bake cakes for fund-raising days at kids schools, agreeing to host dinner parties at the weekend when all they really want is a night off cooking. Would you like to take back control?   Click HERE to see some simple things that you can do, and things that you can add into your diet, to help improve your energy