Dr Kirsty Seward

Josh and I connected via Instagram over 12 months ago and it's surreal that this episode is finally happening! Josh Hillis is an eating skills coach who is helping people transform their relationship with food. He has accumulated 20 years of coaching experience and authored not one, but two books!In this episode we cover...-Josh's journey from fitness and meal plans to studying psychology to better support his clients-Why meal plans only work for a small portion of the population-The way emotional eating shows up in day to day life (eg. stress eating, not being able to stop snacking at work)-Why food becomes the go-to way to manage stress-The 4 levels of motivation that humans have access to in order to drive change in eating behaviours-How our 'values' can help guide our eating behaviours to become the person we desire to be-Why a 'reward' and 'punishment' approach to changing your eating habits leaves you feeling exhausted-The peace that comes when you allow yourself to make mistakes and learn - the outcome when you say goodbye to the 'all or nothing' and 'pass/fail' mentality when it comes to food -The power of a PAUSE - putting a gap between 'wanting' and 'choosing'-How to practice 'zooming in' and 'zooming out' when navigating uncomfortable emotions...and so much more!You can connect with Josh on Instagram @joshuahillisClick here to download the values list mentioned in the episodeAs always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

In this episode, I delve into the profound concept of transforming your mindset, highlighting how your thoughts intricately shape your reality. I discuss the underlying factors driving your thoughts towards worst-case scenarios and offer guidance on harnessing the power of gratitude and visualization. Through practical strategies and insightful reflections, I aim to provide you with the tools to adopt a more positive, empowered mindset...embrace the belief that "the best possible outcome is always unfolding for me"...and be open to receiving it!In this episode I cover...-How often do we jump to the worst case scenario? And the common reasons we may do this-What are you consuming day to day - through social media, the news, conversations - and how does this impact your mindset-How your thoughts create your reality - what you're seeking is also seeking you. How to trust the universe has your back!-The steps to shift your mindset into "The best outcome is always unfolding for me"-Bringing awareness to negative thought patterns - and how you continue to reinforce these negative beliefs.-How you're blocking yourself from receiving the best possible outcome.-Practicing gratitude to cultivate evidence that things DO work out for YOU-Why you should visualize yourself succeeding!-The 'Best-case scenario' journal practice for you to try today!...and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me create more impact by leaving a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

And we're back...welcome 2024! I'm feeling there is a big energy this year - this is not the year to play small! In this episode I cover...-How I feel 2023 played out - and what did I learn -A life update and what I'm bringing for you in 2024-It's time to engage your curiosity to discover who you are-Why no-one else in the world is qualified to be YOU-The impact of a JOURNAL practice - it's your own story!Plus I share some powerful reflection prompts for you to get CLARITY on the WOMAN you desire to be in 2024 - Who is SHE?! What is the energetic standard you're setting for yourself in 2024? As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me create more impact by leaving a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

After spending his first 22 years in Brisbane and changing careers paths twice, Jack is the owner of BFT Newcastle. In our conversation we dive into Jacks lived experience of open heart surgery at 9 years old and being told his childhood dream of playing footy was over. We also discuss the courage and trust it takes to relocate and start a new chapter, the positive impact of having a mentor in your life and the unexpected outcomes of opening a gym. TRIGGER warning - in this episode we do talk about stroke - if you've experienced a stroke or have a loved one who has experienced  a stroke, this episode may be triggering for you. In this episode we cover...-Jack's lived experience of being diagnosed with a heart condition and undergoing heart surgery at 9 years old and then again at 15. -Navigating the disappointment of aspiring to be a professional footballer while facing the reality of doctors advising against pursuing contact sports.-The courage to relocate interstate, chase a new career and trust the chapter that was unfolding -How working in the fitness industry, particularly in group training settings, helped bridge the missing sense of connection that Jack previously found in team sports.-The unexpected outcomes (and wins!) of opening a gym -The reflections of experiencing a stroke at 27, being rushed to hospital and undergoing emergency surgery. -Finding the balance between nurturing a heart condition and pushing his body to physical limits-How Jack has built a culture of community and connection at BFT Newcastle, through focusing on 3 core values. -Misconceptions about strength training for women -The positive impact mentors can have on your life -The power of vulnerability to build deeper connections...and so much more!You can connect with Jack on Instagram via @bft_newcastleAs always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

Fran Dargaville is a Functional Nutritionist with a Masters Degree in Human Nutrition, specialising in Gut Health. She aims to empower people to take control of their health with real food and lifestyle shifts. She believes you're not stuck with your symptoms - they are simply messages from the body that something is out of balance. She does the detective work to get to the root cause of frustrating symptoms like bloating, burning and belly pain, to bring the body back into balance for life. In this episode we cover...-The 'diet culture' mindset of restriction -Why do women experience twice the amount of gut issues compared to men-How does stress impact our digestion and gut health-How tracking your menstrual cycle can support your gut health and minimize symptoms such as bloating-When is gut health testing needed-Do artificial sweeteners trigger gut issues? And what are some alternatives?-How does a plant based diet impact our stomach acid and gut health-Why protein intake is important for gut health and tips to reach your daily protein intake -Three simple things you can do daily to support your gut health ...and so much more!You can connect with Fran on Instagram @frandargaville or via her website www.frandargaville.com As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

Laura is an empowering holistic psychologist, and her soul mission is to change the world by sharing everything that has completely changed her own life - so you too can transform your life! She is a true gift to this world and is a women who completely embodies what she preaches. She has supported 100s of both men and women, allowing them to step into their ULTIMATE power, and discover who they are at their core. One of my favourite moments in our conversation was when Laura spoke about taking radical responsibility for our life and dropped this truth bomb "If I don't keep stepping in, then how can I show others how to do the same" - this section was so powerful and definitely worth a listen!In this episode we cover...-Laura's personal journey from working in a traditional clinical psychology setting to stepping into holistic healing -The mind, body and soul connection and how to step into true healing through understanding 'energy' -Healing your 'inner child' through re-parenting -The ONE THING that holds so many women back from the life they truly desire-How manifestation gets to be 'easy' -Taking radical responsibility for your life and healing ...and so much more!You can connect with Laura on Instagram @hersuccessfulmind As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

Dr. Amanda Savage Brown is a torchbearer for women navigating the psychosocial side of breast implants. She draws from her life's work in women's health as a scientist and psychotherapist. In 2018, her personal life and professional expertise aligned as she moved through her explant journey and witnessed countless women battling the mental, emotional, and social challenges of breast implant removal. To address these overlooked needs, she authored Busting Free, the award-winning and first self-help book for women who are considering, moving through, or recovering from explant. Its readers emerge with an unshakeable self-acceptance practice they can use for the rest of their lives no matter how their bodies change or age. I absolutely loved our conversation, I feel so connected to Amanda through our shared lived experience of explant and supporting women. I truly hope you get so much value from our episode.In this episode we cover...how the journey to self-acceptance begins way before we choose to get breast implants why getting breast implants isn't just about vanity and looksthe truths we now know about breast implants - and the stats on breast augmentation rateshow to honour 'where you're at' on your explant journey and take it at your own pacewhy the explant journey can trigger such deep inner healing how and why old beliefs and judgement can become louder as we make the decision to book surgerywhy as women we're conditioned to spend some much time judging and analysing our bodythe reality of how the current health system doesn't adequately support women to emotionally and spiritually heal after explant surgery how you can use your explant surgery as a learning opportunity to then help you navigate all of life's uncertain timeshow to stop viewing your body as 'something to fix'how to take care of your body and yourself from a 'values' perspective rather than a fear of not being good enough the changes in BII symptoms Amanda experienced following explant surgery how to cultivate true inner peace and deep self acceptance (hint - it's a practice)and so much more!Amanda is the Founder of Busting Free Health Coaching, a program to support anyone seeking self-acceptance in the face of any kind of silhouette-altering breast surgery (i.e., mastectomy, reconstruction, explant, or top surgery). Her pioneering work won the 2023 Excellence in Social Work Award from the Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences. She's been featured on ABC Nightline News, Hulu's Impact series, Breast Cancer Wellness magazine, and Ask Us Beauty magazineYou can connect with Dr Amanda Savage Brown and inquire about 1:1 explant support on Instagram @dr.amandasavagebrown or via her website To buy Amanda's book 'Busting Free' click here As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

Katie Ford is a mindset and motivation coach for women, author of two books, podcaster, solo mum to 2 boys - and an all round incredible human. She is the EMBODIMENT of becoming your own bestfriend! Through this conversation Katie shares her journey to tap dancing on stage to raise money for cancer and how she nolonger waits for the 'right' time to do the next thing.My favourite quote from this conversation with Katie is..."I constantly want to surprise myself, and that means that I'm constantly going to put myself in uncomfortable situations, and I think that there's such a beautiful gift to give ourselves when we let ourselves look awkward. You've got to let yourself look goofy, you've got to let yourself BEGIN"In this episode we cover...why trying to control how other people 'see' us is actually holding us back?moving from a place of 'seeking validation' vs 'authenticity'knowing when to let go of your current reality and embrace change (aka being 'uncomfortable')why change, whether on a 'small' or 'big' level, requires the same level of self-belief!how you can use the evidence from your current reality to discover your 'WHY' and cultivate the courage to embrace change if we can't make the small decisions, it's hard to make the big decisionswe get to CHOOSE what fear and discomfort mean to us learning to tune into your intuition and your 'intuitive pull' and so much more!If you'd like to connect with Katie or invest in one of her incredible books - her Instagram account is @katieford.com.auAs always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

Welcome to the first episode of 'Explant Chats', a side series where I invite women to bravely share their own unique breast implant illness (BII) + explant journey with you. Hearing women share their stories is so powerful, and if it wasn't for the women before me who bravely shared their journey, I wouldn't be where I am today. From these 'Explant Chats' episodes I hope to continue to raise awareness of BII and to even help you on your own BII journey, no matter where you're at

Today we're diving deep into a topic that can have a profound impact on your personal growth and well-being..."fixed" versus "growth" mindset...In this episode you will learn, The definition of a 'fixed' mindset and a 'growth' mindsetReal world examples of how each mindset may impact the way you interact and view the worldHow do these mindsets manifest when making healthy lifestyle changes specifically around nutrition, exercise, and body image?Why curiosity and acceptance are key elements of 'growth' mindsetHow self-awareness + reflection is key to shifting into a growth mindsetTwo practices that can help you re-frame your limitations and embrace growth Some reflection prompts to help you become more aware of what areas of your well being you may be stuck in a 'fixed' mindset, and what areas you're embracing a 'growth' mindsetand so much more!If you're interested in Carol Dweck's book 'Mindset - The new psychology of success' click here As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

You've probably heard the famous saying "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with"...but does this hold true? ✨  In this episode you will learn, HOW and WHY the people we surround ourselves with do influence our behaviours, attitudes and beliefsthe impact of surrounding yourself with 'fixed' vs 'growth' mindset humanswhy factors such as 'values & goals', 'positive mindset', 'diversity' and 'authenticity' are important to consider when it comes to your circle of influence some reflection prompts to get you thinking about the top 5 people you surround yourself with...and do you need to shift?and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

AHHH this episode has been so long in the making and I am so excited to finally welcome Michelle Shapirord to the podcast - I know you'll love her too. Michelle and I connected on Instagram about 2 years ago, in our DM's to eachother we dive deep into the nuances of nutrition and finding the middle ground between 'diet culture' and 'body positivity'. We just knew we had to bring this conversation to you ✨Michelle is an integrative functional registered dietitian from New York City. Michelle started her professional journey to be a dietitian because of her own personal story through weight loss and diet culture. Michelle is an incredible and passionate professional who cultivates a safe space with her clients and supports them to lovingly find their inner voice and authentic health. On her Instagram she cuts through the diet culture BS and explains the nuances that live within the nutrition space!  In this episode we unpack...the polarity of social media 'diet culture' vs 'intuitive eating' how you can lovingly lose weight - how do we land in the 'middle ground'?I left 'diet culture'...now what?why 'healing your relationship with food' is a STEP in the journey, it's not the whole journey when it comes to finding your authentic healthhow to find your 'inner voice' and why reflection is key!how to give yourself permission to find what works for you without the 'all or nothing' mentality the cycle of nutrition trends and 'cults' and why the best 'diet' for you is unlikely to be 'trendy' and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If you wish to connect with Michelle you can reach out on Instagram via @michelleshapirord and @quietthedietpodIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨All my loveKirst X. 

If you've been listening to this podcast, it's likely you already know I'm a big advocate of reflection journaling, because after all, we don't learn from experiences, we learn from reflecting on the experiences. So as we reach the final days of 2022 I thought I'd share with you the quality questions I'm asking myself to unpack 2022 ✨I encourage you to block out some 'me' time before the end of the year to sit down and work through these prompts. As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

Sarah Rusbatch is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. She is also the face behind Perth's growing Alcohol-Free Movement. After developing what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol', Sarah made the decision to remove alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back. We connected via zoom for a chat and I hope you get so much value from our conversation ✨  In this episode you will learn, what is 'grey area drinking?what are the signs of grey area drinking?why do we get addicted to alcohol? how to shift the shame when you're addicted to alcoholwhy is there social stigma when you quit alcohol? and how to navigate those difficult conversations with loved ones and friendshow our social network can influence our drinking behaviourshow we may attach our identity to our drinking behaviours (eg. 'The party girl')how to take the steps towards reducing your alcohol intake or going alcohol free - and maintain the change!creating a life that you don't want to numb or run from - and redefining 'fun'and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If you wish to connect with Sarah you can reach out on Instagram @sarahrusbatchIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨All my loveKirst X. 

The power of 'letting go' - How long do you hold onto things? And in doing so, how is it holding you back? Powerful questions right?! One of the most impactful things I've been doing this year when it comes to self-development is practicing 'letting go' and today I wish to share this perspective and practice with you ✨  In this episode you will learn, why we get stuck comparing ourselves to past versions of ourselves (for example...our body)the power of 'letting go'why holding onto things limit our potential and us taking action why embracing grief and forgiveness is key to letting gohow letting go open us up to feel peace with who we aretwo practices that you can implement TODAY to help you let go of what's holding you back a little exercise for you to action before then end of this year! As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

TRIGGER WARNING - in this episode we talk about mental health and suicide as Nerida bravely shares her journey. If you or someone you love is struggling I encourage you to reach out to lifeline Australia on 131114.Nerida Bint is a coach & mentor for men & women who struggle with a block in their lives. Nerida understands how trauma in early childhood creates wounds, stories and limiting beliefs that prevent us from living the lives we are destined to live. Whether it be in well-being, career or our relationships, she is a coach & mentor who loves to help people heal, integrate and find their way back home to themselves✨Nerida is an incredible and inspirational friend and I am so excited to bring her to you. As always our conversation went alot longer than we expected - but there was so much value in our conversation I couldn't narrow it down, so I've split our conversation into part 1 and part 2✨  In this episode (part 2) you will learn, when our patterns of behaviour no-longer serve us a quick look into internal family systems ('IFS')emotional eating and 'safety' what is trauma?learning how to love the wounded parts of ourselveshow to lean into discomfort to grow and to build the deep connection that we're cravinghow to sit in the 'unknown' and embrace polarity why frustration is the biggest sign that you're ready to heal a pattern and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If you wish to connect with Nerida you can reach out on Instagram @neridabintBook recommendation - 'How to do the work' by The Holistic psychologist Dr Nicole LePera - click hereIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨All my loveKirst X. 

Nerida Bint is a coach & mentor for men & women who struggle with a block in their lives. Nerida understands how trauma in early childhood creates wounds, stories and limiting beliefs that prevent us from living the lives we are destined to live. Whether it be in well-being, career or our relationships, she is a coach & mentor who loves to help people heal, integrate and find their way back home to themselves✨Nerida is an incredible and inspirational friend and I am so excited to bring her to you. As always our conversation went alot longer than we expected - but there was so much value in our conversation I couldn't narrow it down, so I've split our conversation into part 1 and part 2✨  In this episode (part 1) you will learn, what is shadow work? why the 'integration' phase is so important in healingthe two reasons why most people won't look at their 'shadow'...fear and shameunderstanding why we play out certain behaviors how to shift from judgement to acceptance why are emotions are 'messengers' and how we can start to listen to what they're telling usthe difference between 'fitting in' and true 'belonging' our 'inner critic' vs our 'inner coach'why women have such a harsh 'inner critic'  and how it is developedand so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If you wish to connect with Nerida you can reach out on Instagram @neridabintIf this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨All my loveKirst X. 

"I have a love-hate relationship with food and struggle with emotional eating"...does this sound like you? In this episode I start to unpack how tuning into your hunger cues can help you bring awareness to and unravel your relationship with food. I also deep dive into one of the practices I teach to the women invested in my signature RADIANCE course + community - and give you the step by step tools to begin practicing too✨  In this episode you will learn, how fad diets disconnect you to your internal hunger cuesreasons why your daily nutrition needs can vary and why some days you may have increased cravingsreasons why you may emotionally eatwhy the foods you choose can influence how 'satisfied' you feel after a meal what is the 'hunger and fullness' scale? and how to practice with ithow to tune into what 'hunger' and 'fullness' feel like for you - and why it's not about aiming for 'perfection'how tuning into your hunger cues can help you understand your relationship with foodwhy skipping meals actually backfires when trying to find your happy weight and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨Click here to download the 'Hunger and Fullness Scale' and the 'Hunger Diary'If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

You've probably heard the saying "you're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with"...well I totally believe this is true! As we welcome the final few months of the year 2022 I wanted to unpack this saying and talk about how we can intentionally bring awareness to our proximity and the impact our proximity can have on our life.  In this episode you will learn, who is in your 'proximity'why it takes courage to reflect on your proximitywhy your proximity is so important - especially towards the end of the year!how investing in your proximity pushes you out of your comfort zone and why this is so important for your growth is your proximity aligned to your intentions?how to take steps towards cultivating aligned proximityand so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If you're seeking to be in the proximity of women who are healing their relationship with food and their body - and on the journey to finding their happy weight - register now for my FREE online masterclass ' How to find your happy weight' The masterclass is happening on Saturday 29th October 2022 at 9:30am AEDT - click here to register now Attend LIVE for the opportunity to ask me all your questions If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

Today I welcome my second guest to the podcast - a very dear and inspirational friend of mine - Jennifer Borg. Jen is a lifestyle photographer and mentor for young creatives - and a passionate manifesting generator. Jen shares her brave story about trusting her intuition to guide her decision to have breast surgery following a strong family history of breast cancer. Jen shares deeply her journey to making the decision to have surgery and the practices she integrated to help her move through the experience. Jen also shares how trusting her intuition throughout her life has led her to create a life of abundance and a life that allows her the opportunity to share her wisdom and mentor teenage girls to 'listen tot he whispers' and step into their visionIn this episode we dive into...what is your 'intuition' and how to tune into it (tap into the 'whispers')how to trust your intuition and yourself to make brave decisionsthe power of having a 'positive' & 'growth' mindset advocating for yourself in healthcarethe power of mantras and meditation on your mindset and your healing 'vision casting' - getting clarity on your vision and the women you desire to behow to tap into your body wisdom - our body is always community to ushow to shift and take a step when you feel 'stuck' how to 'embrace the challenge' investing in yourself and your proximity and so much more!!Jen's Mantra - "today is a beautiful day of opportunity - I am exactly where I need to be. I open myself to the universe and trust the unfolding of my life"To get to know more about Jen, follow her instagram @jenniferborg.inc I want to say a huge thankyou to Jen for bravely sharing her own story and her Aunty Sandra's journey so vulnerably with myself and all of you listening. To Sandra, I send you so much love.I am blown away by the release of this episode lining up with October - which is breast cancer awareness month. Sending so much love to my Aunty Julie - you're so dearly missed. I love you. As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If you're ready to say goodbye to fad diets, yo-yo dieting & food guilt (forever!) - Find your happy weight, inner confidence and inner peaceJoin my RADIANCE course + community now - RADIANCE is For the woman who wants to feel more comfortable & confident in her body but struggles to build habits that last . Click HERE to join us If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

Today is a very special episode as I have my first podcast guest – Nicole Mathieson.Nicole has impacted the lives of thousands of women through her writing, speaking, podcasts and work as a counselor. In the therapy room, Nicole helps clients connect more deeply, find more freedom to be truly themselves, and feel more intimacy with their partner, with other humans and most of all with themselves. By sharing her own awkward stories and negative self-talk, Nicole inspires a deep exhale of recognition from her clients and readers alike, who, for possibly the first time, realise they are not alone, not crazy and absolutely not inadequate. The Beauty Load is Nicole's first book and I highly recommend every woman who feels the pressure of the beauty ideals to read it.In this episode we dive into...What is intimacy?Why are we so scared of intimacy? How do we hide ourselves from intimacy?How does shame and judgement hold us back from intimacy?What does intimacy within our-self look like?Why it's important to get curious about who you are and what you love about yourself?What are some practices we can integrate to build intimacy within our-self?How developing intimacy within helps us call in the relationships and friendships we desireWhat is 'self love'?In the Beauty Load, counsellor Nicole Mathieson exposes the damaging and unrealistic beauty pressures society places on women, and shares how to lighten the load for good through awareness, self-compassion and a realignment with your deepest values. Reclaim your freedom, confidence and self-love. To buy Nicole's book 'The Beauty Load' click hereTo follow Nicole on Instagram click the links below... @the.beautyload@nicole.mathieson As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨If you're ready to say goodbye to fad diets, yo-yo dieting & food guilt (forever!) - Find your happy weight, inner confidence and inner peaceJoin my RADIANCE course + community now - RADIANCE is For the woman who wants to feel more comfortable & confident in her body but struggles to build habits that last Click HERE to join us If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. 

Let's dive into your nervous system - this has got to be one of the most important things to bring awareness to within your body...your body is always speaking to you. This episode is a mix of educational content and my personal insights on doing my own 'inner work' and working through nervous system dysregulation...I absolutely loved recording this episode and I feel like there may have to be a part 2...  In this episode you will learn, what is your nervous system - specifically your autonomic nervous system what is the role of your nervous system? how does it support you?what is 'fight/flight', 'safety' and 'freeze' how to build resilience in your nervous system - what is my 'window of tolerance'?are you 'surviving' or 'thriving' in life?the impact of trauma on your nervous system how your habits and behaviours may actually be keeping you 'safe'how to regulate your nervous system through daily practices to integrate how we can co-regulate with others and help make them feel safeand so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨As mentioned in the episode here is the link to a diagram of your nervous system and the 'window of tolerance' - click here If you're ready to say goodbye to fad diets, yo-yo dieting & food guilt (forever!) - Find your happy weight, inner confidence and inner peaceJoin my RADIANCE course + community now - RADIANCE is For the woman who wants to feel more comfortable & confident in her body but struggles to build habits that last Click HERE to join us If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

An attitude of gratitude -  we see life for what it is - an unbelievable gift everyday! In this episode I dive deep into gratitude...  In this episode you will learn, how gratitude can transform your lifethe benefits of practicing gratitude DAILYhow to integrate a gratitude practice into your day gratitude and healing body image how showing gratitude can help us create ease with our self-care and habitsthe power of gratitude letters (note - this is a practice for you and your healing - this is not a letter drafted to give to the other person)when you're 'stuck' - go on a gratitude rampage and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

Let's talk VALUES! This is such a powerful topic - but one that I believe we so often overlook. In this episode I dive into VALUES and how you can step more into alignment to your values...  In this episode you will learn, why are your VALUES so important?how your values influence your thoughts and behaviourshow stepping into alignment to your values can boost self-esteemwhy values are your guiding compass to fulfillmenttaking radical ownership7 daily prompts to help you get CLARITY on your values and step into alignment and so much more!Download 'Values' worksheet HEREAs always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

In this episode I dive into the characteristics of success for change - these are the success lessons I've learned from my decade of coaching clients, witnessing the growth of those in my proximity and from my own personal integration and experience...  In this episode you will learn, 10 characteristics of successwhat may be holding you back from successwhy your evolution requires separation from your old beliefs, habits and ways of beingwhy you should be celebrating yourselfhow your proximity (aka the people you surround yourself with) influence youwhy it's important to respect and show gratitude for what you already haveand so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

A daily morning journal practice is a powerful way to start your day. It can help to de-clutter your thoughts, gain clarity, be more intentional and ensure your daily tasks are aligned to your values and highest self.Listen to my ‘Morning Guided Journal Writing Meditation' and get ready to feel empowered, aligned and lit up – to embrace all the possibilities each day has to offer you. Get your journal and pen ready, sit in a quite space and let me guide you through a series of morning journal prompts.Journaling is a powerful practice and is the key to unlocking your most aligned and authentic self - it changed my mindset and my life. I recommend listening to this guided journal meditation DAILY to help you integrate a daily journal practice into your life.

In this episode I dive into celebrating YOU and why it's such a valuable practice to integrate daily...  In this episode you will learn, the why you might feel resistance to celebrating yourselfwhere your focus goes, energy flowswhy it's so important to embrace celebrating YOU (all of the moments and the wins, all of them!)how how celebrating yourself actually INSPIRES others to grow how it's never about the goal, but always about who you becomepractical tips to help you start celebrating yourself DAILYswitching from scarcity mindset to ABUNDANCEand so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ As mentioned in the episode, here is a link to my 'Revive YOU reflection journal' - invest hereIf this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

In this episode I follow on from episode #15 and I share how to transform your life through taking inspired action ✨ I recommend listening to episode #15 prior to diving into this episode...  In this episode you will learn, why acceptance is so important and why skipping 'acceptance' truly does hold you backthe power in practicing 'letting go' and 'forgiveness' what is 'inspired action'why inspired action is from a 'heart space'how to initiate inspired action that aligns with your codes (refer to episode #15)real life examples from myself and my clientsand so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

In this episode I share one of the most powerful practices I have integrated - 'my universal codes' - it changed my life (it's transforming my clients lives and it can change yours too!). This is the missing link to you achieving all that you desire ✨  In this episode you will learn, Why I am so committed to my morning ritual - and why you should be too! how your beliefs influence your actionshow to find more ease creating new habits why you should care about the way you talk to yourself and about yourselfwhat are 'my universal codes' and why are they so impactful?4 steps to create your own 'universal codes'how you can change your mindset in 30 daysand so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

In this episode I dive deep into PART 2 of my breast implant illness (BII) and explant journey - what I call my bravest journey to date. This journey has been one of my greatest teachers, oooffttt I have so much gratitude for this chapter of my life✨  In this episode I share PART 2 of my journey and you will learn, my first hear to heart hug!how I felt when I looked at my body the first time after my explant surgery the stages of my recovery - and how my symptoms declinedmy surgery essentialsadvice to those who are considering implantsadvice for women who think they may be suffering with BIIand so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨For any woman who is navigating BII or explant surgery please know my inbox is always open to connect - you're not alone, I see you! My explant surgeon - Dr Mary Ling https://www.drmaryling.com.au/ All my love Kirst X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

The episode you've been requesting is here....In this episode I dive deep into my breast implant illness (BII) and explant journey - what I call my bravest journey to date. This journey has been one of my greatest teachers, oooffttt I have so much gratitude for this chapter of my life✨  In this episode I share PART 1 of my journey and you will learn, What is breast implant illness (BII)?Why I have so much love and compassion for my younger selfHow I learnt about BIIMy symptoms and how they developed over time How I leant into my intuitionProcessing the reality of BII and the emotions (especially guilt and forgiveness)What is explant surgery and the steps to book explant surgery How my family/friends were my rock!The most memorable moment post surgery - my first breath!and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨For any woman who is navigating BII or explant surgery please know my inbox is always open to connect - you're not alone, I see you!   All my love Kirst  X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign upPLUS I invite you to join me for my next '21 Day body Image Immersion' - because every woman deserves to feel liberated and empowered in her body. I created the immersion that I WISH I had access to when I started my body image healing journey. For all the details and to see what previous immersion members have to say - CLICK HERE I cannot wait to meet you in there!

In this episode I dive deep into self-trust, honestly I believe self-trust is one of the most important elements of your relationship with self. To me self-trust is that knowing-ness that no matter what life throws at you, you can handle it...✨  In this episode you will learn, My definition of self-trust Simple practices to help you cultivate self-trustWhy it's the little things we do each day that have the biggest impactHow 'freedom' is linked to taking radical ownership Why you should be mindful of the times you haven't listened to your gut instinctand so much more!PLUS I invite you to join me for my next '21 Day body Image Immersion' - because every woman deserves to feel liberated and empowered in her body. I created the immersion that I WISH I had access to when I started my body image healing journey. The next round kicks off the 17th of June 2022 - for all the details and to see what previous immersion members have to say - CLICK HERE I cannot wait to meet you in there!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

Let's break down your definition of beauty...In this episode I felt called to bring you something a little bit different to my previous episodes...✨  In this episode you will learn, Why I feel societies 'beauty ideals' are an illusionWhy having a broad definition of beauty fosters healthy body imageJournal prompts to guide you to bring awareness to your current definition of beauty and how you can cultivate a more aligned definition for YOUHow to create action steps to embody your new definition of beauty How presence supports you to truly feel all the beauty that the universe has to offer youand so much more!PLUS I invite you to join me for my next '21 Day body Image Immersion' - because every woman deserves to feel liberated and empowered in her body. I created the immersion that I WISH I had access to when I started my body image healing journey. The next round kicks off the 10th of June 2022 - for all the details and to see what previous immersion members have to say - CLICK HERE I cannot wait to meet you in there!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

In this episode I talk about how I consciously chose to take back my power - to intentionally pause and lean into "That's interesting?".  I share how this shifted my perspective, my relationship with myself and my life. I also share an insight into a transformational moment for one of my 1:1 clients ✨  In this episode you will learn, Why you should lean into asking yourself "that's interesting?" Why I believe asking yourself quality questions is the key to taking back your powerWhy you need to get comfortable being uncomfortableSpeaking to your inner child with love and compassion - how this helps your healingWhy investing in coaches/mentors and aligned proximity is so powerful and why you should do itand so much more!PLUS I invite you to join me for my next '21 Day body Image Immersion' - because every woman deserves to feel liberated and empowered in her body. I created the immersion that I WISH I had access to when I started my body image healing journey. The next round kicks off the 10th of June 2022 - for all the details and to see what previous immersion members have to say - CLICK HERE - I cannot wait to meet you!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

I truly believe that energy is the currency of health. Your energy (aka your aura) introduces you before you even speak. Your energy is felt - even sometimes before you even enter a room. This episode is insightful and provides practical ways for you to honour your energy to be your most radiant self✨  In this episode you will learn, 5 ways you can honour your energy and simple tips on how to integrate each into your lifeWhy I believe energy is the currency of health Why you should honour your energy How social media can be a very empowering tool, if you choose to cultivate it that wayWhy we should honour the cycle of friendships/connectionsProximity is powerWhat are you actually consuming? Why sparking joy should be at the top of your daily to-do list and so much more!In the episode I also refer to an Instagram LIVE I hosted with Laura, a holistic psychologist, where we talk about hououring the cycle of connections and how letting go can open space for new aligned connections - to watch the replay click HERE (ps. It's worth watching!)As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my loveKirst  X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

In this episode I reflect on my decade of coaching experience and the top two 'mistakes' I see people make when they try to change their behaviors, thoughts and beliefs  ✨  In this episode you will learn, The 3 steps to change - 'awareness', 'acceptance' and 'action' The two biggest mistakes people make when trying to changeHow our 'conditioning' can create resistance to acceptance Action is always a choice Are you applying the 'all or nothing' mentality to your healing journey?why having time for 'integration' helps you sustain changesand so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨  All my love Kirst  X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

Let's dive into your life force energy! Today I share how to honour the seasons of your menstrual cycle ✨  In this episode you will learn, My journey ending the contraceptive pill and regaining my natural cycle - stepping away from my 'leanest self'How slowing down and tuning into my body and my menstrual cycle has helped me find more balance with my energy and lifeWhat are the four seasons of your menstrual cycle and how to honour each seasonThe 'theme', 'gifts', 'challenges', 'self love' and 'reflection prompts' of each seasonand so much more!As promised in the episode, here is a summary of the seasons for you to download and refer back to - click here to download As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨  If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨  All my love Kirst  X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

This week I celebrated a milestone of 9 months alcohol free - I shared this milestone on my Instagram and I got such a huge response of messages (which I'm so grateful for). Quitting alcohol has been a conscious personal decision for me and for my healing. I had no idea I had inspired so many of my followers to also go down this path too✨ - so I decided to dedicate this podcast episode to my journey of quitting alcohol.   In this episode you will learn, My reasons to eliminate alcohol How my mission to be of service to my purpose and to YOU inspired meLessons that I've learnt from quitting alcohol (such as 'more authentic relationships' and 'feeling my emotions')If I plan to reintroduce alcoholHow I navigate social occasions being alcohol free plus answering the questions submitted by you and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨  All my love Kirst  X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

Today I share how I sat 'in' a tough body image day this week - a real experience, and how I navigated through it. I know that by sharing this experience makes me no less of a coach, and so much more human ✨In this episode you will learn, Why the word 'healing' is so empowering How sitting 'in' the moment of a tough body image day  helps you to honor that you're in a  relationship with your body. How I navigated through a tough body image day and got to the root cause (hint it had absolutely nothing to do with my body!)Why awareness is so powerful and an easy practice to begin to cultivate more self-awareness How over controlling food and/or our body can be a way to seek 'safety' when we feel that we have no power in another element of our lifeHow awareness can help you step into your power and break free from reacting and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨All my loveKirst X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

This episode I dive deep into a practice that is so close to my heart - it transformed my life - the practice of 'self reflection journaling'. “The starting point of discovering who you are, your gifts, your talents, your dreams, is being comfortable with yourself. Spend time alone. Write in a journal.” – Robin Sharma.The greatest gift I've ever given myself has been the daily practice of putting my heart on paper. Reflection journaling was the ‘key' that unlocked the door to reconnecting with myself – my true authentic self.In this episode you will learn, Why I started reflection journaling (in the depths of my explant journey)What reflection journaling will bring to your lifeWhy it's normal to feel resistance to reflection journaling Ways to honour and move through resistance and how to integrate journaling into your dayHow my 'Revive YOU Self Reflection Journal' came to fruition and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨Keen to start your reflection practice....invest in my 'Revive YOU reflection journal' which includes daily prompts to guide you...https://drkirstyseward.com.au/product/revive-you-reflection-journal/ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨All my loveKirst X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

The four P's of connection were passed onto me by one of my incredible coaches. They have completely transformed the way I show up for myself and are concepts I continue to consciously lean into as I further reflect and evolve the relationship I have with myself. In this episode you will learn, What are the 4 P's of connectionWhy and how to integrate each of the four P'sMy personal experiences reflecting on the four P's - and how my nephew helped me see the integration of them!and so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨All my loveKirst X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

Let's dive into body image healing...my passion! So what is body image healing all about? In this episode you will learn, What does 'healing' mean to me and what makes this word so empoweringHow 'deep' the body image healing work really goes and the 3 layers of body image work 5 key steps to begin your body image healing journey - and my personal persectve of each - plus actions on how to integrate theseand so much more!As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonates with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast All my loveKirst X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up

And so it begins,   I am so excited to finally bring you my podcast - you can expect weekly episodes of raw, vulnerable and powerful content. I share my wisdom from my lived experience through body image healing and explant surgery and my decade of coaching in the health, nutrition and wellness space.  This first episode is an opportunity for you to get to know me as I take you on a journey of how I got to where I am today.  I am so grateful you're here for this first episode and many more to come X. Want more value? Let's connect......sign up to my email community to receive weekly wisdom drops, inspiration and body image healing tips….all content is created with Y-O-U in mind!BONUS when you sign up get my FREE ebook ‘5 steps to body image freedom'click here to sign up