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Named an Emerging Leader in the Wellness Industry, Anna Block's goal is to empower you with your own self-health system to greater wellbeing. In this show, Anna and her guests share actionable, evidence based strategies to greater health and fulfilment.

Anna Block


    • Feb 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    The #1 Essential Thing You Need To Lose Weight... And It's Not What You Think.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 8:42


    In this short episode, I reveal the one essential thing you need in order to lose weight, and keep it off. Because if you were guaranteed you would lose the weight, and never gain it back, would you do it? Here's your chance.

    Procrastination: How to Beat It and Be 200% More Productive

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 15:01


    In this episode, you'll learn exactly how to beat procrastination with my proven frameworks and top 3 strategies that will make it easier for you to take action, consistently. For extra guidance, download your free Procrastination guide with more strategies, tools and insights in my Metabolic Membership, where we put these powerful strategies into place in live-coaching calls with your real examples, scenarios and insights.

    Healthy Boundaries and Saying "NO: My 3 Step Process to Create Boundaries with Confidence and Say ‘NO' with Style.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 22:27


    Do you ever feel like you're giving so much — to the point that you're being taken advantage of? If you struggle to set boundaries or saying 'NO" this episode will take you through a 3-step process to create healthy boundaries to instantly feel more calm, confident and in control. To put this process into practice that encompasses building boundaries, self-care and resilience, join my upcoming 14 day Metabolic Challenge at bit.ly/metabolic-connection

    How To Set Goals: My 3-Step Process To Achieve What You Want in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 13:22


    I share my powerful 3 -step process on how to set up your goals to help you achieve what you want this year. It's the process I use in my business that will give you the clarity you need to get rid of anxiety, stress and overwhelm to achieve exactly what you want. Download your free step-by-step clarity calendar tool that takes you through this exact process with more guidance and insights at bit.ly/claritycalendartool and join my free Empowered Women's Revolution to put it into practice!

    How To "Listen To Your Body" And Regain Control From Emotional Food Espionage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 20:15


    You've been told to “listen to your body” and “do what works for you” in a bid to lose weight.....except your body is telling you to EAT ALL THE CHOCOLATE. So, how can you tune into your body and start to overcome emotional eating, cravings and your unique triggers keeping you stuck? This episode will share my top 3 strategies to build the self-awareness you need to listen to your body and regain control. For more strategies in overcoming emotional eating, check out my article over on my blog at annablock.com.au/thestruggleisreal/ To be guided in a step-by step approach in creating awareness around your food, hunger and hormones, join my 14 Day Metabolic Challenge at annablock.com.au/14daychallenge/

    The Top 10 Weight Loss Mistakes I See Women Make....And What To Do About Them.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 32:38


    It seems like you're doing all the right things but you feel puffy, inflamed and heavy. But did you know there are common mistakes when it comes to firing up your metabolism and losing weight? This is a much requested Episode of the Healthy Living Podcast where I reveal the top 10 mistakes I see the women I work with make, who come to me wanting to lose weight, fire up up their metabolism and get their energy and life back. For extra resources, join my Empowered Women's Self-Health Revolution at bit.ly/selfhealthrevolution or get in my inner VIP circle at annablock.com.au/subscribe Join my 14 Day Metabolic Connection Challenge at bit.ly/metabolicchallenge

    Guest Episode: 3 Tips On How to Build Resilience And Approach Adversity with Anastasia Cariotis, Fourth Degree Black Belt Taekwon-Do Athlete and Fitness Instructor.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 61:40


    This Guest Episode is with Anastasia Cariotis, a Melbourne-based Athlete and Fitness Instructor. Stacey shares how she has used exercise as therapy through challenging times and her top 3 tips on how to build resilience and approach adversity, with a radical approach: self-care. Stacey believes that tough times build character, develop resilience and can lead to transformation but she says it must start with your own self-care. You can connect with Anastasia Cariotis at instagram.com/stace86_/ To join us in the Empowered Women's Self Health Revolution go to bit.ly/selfhealthrevolution To get in my inner VIP circle for the latest podcasts, tools, tips and recipes, just head to annablock.com.au/subscribe

    Guest Episode: How To Listen To Your Body & Avoid Burn Out with Keels Roberts, Health & Nutrition Coach and Youth Mentor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 44:29


    This Guest Episode with Keels Roberts, Health and Nutrition Coach and Youth Mentor, shares her health struggles as an ambitious athlete who had perfectionist tendencies which lead to her burning out after years of ignoring what her body was telling her. Keels also shares her top three actionable ways to listen to your body and avoid burn out (especially as a Type A), and start nurturing your body to achieve sustainable health, happiness and success. You can connect with Keels Roberts at facebook.com/gen5healthandwellness and @gen5healthandwellness (instagram)

    How To Meal Prep Like A Pro: My 3 Step Process (And Common Mistakes To Avoid!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 20:26


    In this episode of the Healthy Living Podcast, you'll know exactly how to meal prep properly, avoid the common mistakes people make and begin to create your own food self-health system to make healthy meals for you and the family that are quick, easy and most importantly tasty. Nobody wants to live in the kitchen when trying to eat well, so developing a quick, efficient self-health meal system can be a game-changer to your health and wallet. If you want more resources join my brand new Empowered Women's Self-Health Revolution where you can access a whole treasure trove of resources, recipes and goodies at bit.ly/selfhealthrevolution

    Why The Food Pyramid Is Making You Fat: And How To Eat Instead

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 16:45


    If you were around in the 1980's you're probably familiar with the Healthy Food Pyramid model that was plastered on your cornflake packets and other carbohydrate-heavy packaged goods, but with the country's rising obesity epidemic, it's time to reflect: is this nutritional model the healthiest choice for Australians? And if not, what is? In this episode, I dissect each layer of the pyramid and give my recommendations so you can make more informed healthy food choices based on the latest nutrition science. Get your hands on my brand new Metabolic Symptoms Tracker in my new Empowered Women's Self-Health Revolution at bit.ly/selfhealthrevolution References: [1] Davis, W. A., Peters, K. E., Makepeace, A., Griffiths, S., Bundell, C., Grant, S., Ellard, S., Hattersley, A. T., Paul Chubb, S. A., Bruce, D. G., & Davis, T. (2018). Prevalence of diabetes in Australia: insights from the Fremantle Diabetes Study Phase II. Internal medicine journal, 48(7), 803–809. https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.13792 [2] Bantle J. P. (2009). Dietary fructose and metabolic syndrome and diabetes. The Journal of nutrition, 139(6), 1263S–1268S. https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.108.098020 [3] Hills, R. D., Jr, Pontefract, B. A., Mishcon, H. R., Black, C. A., Sutton, S. C., & Theberge, C. R. (2019). Gut Microbiome: Profound Implications for Diet and Disease. Nutrients, 11(7), 1613. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11071613 [4] Dashti, H. M., Mathew, T. C., Hussein, T., Asfar, S. K., Behbahani, A., Khoursheed, M. A., Al-Sayer, H. M., Bo-Abbas, Y. Y., & Al-Zaid, N. S. (2004). Long-term effects of a ketogenic diet in obese patients. Experimental and clinical cardiology, 9(3), 200–205. [5] Yancy, W. S., Jr, Foy, M., Chalecki, A. M., Vernon, M. C., & Westman, E. C. (2005). A low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet to treat type 2 diabetes. Nutrition & metabolism, 2, 34. https://doi.org/10.1186/1743-7075-2-34 [6] Samsel, A., & Seneff, S. (2013). Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: Celiac sprue and gluten intolerance. Interdisciplinary toxicology, 6(4), 159–184. https://doi.org/10.2478/intox-2013-0026 [7] Swanson, Nancy & Hoy, Judy & Seneff, Stephanie. (2016). Evidence that glyphosate is a causative agent in chronic sub-clinical metabolic acidosis and mitochondrial dysfunction. International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine. 4. 9. [8] Daley, C. A., Abbott, A., Doyle, P. S., Nader, G. A., & Larson, S. (2010). A review of fatty acid profiles and antioxidant content in grass-fed and grain-fed beef. Nutrition journal, 9, 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-9-10 [9] Hooper, L., Martin, N., Abdelhamid, A., & Davey Smith, G. (2015). Reduction in saturated fat intake for cardiovascular disease. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (6), CD011737. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD011737 [10] Dashti, H. M., Mathew, T. C., Hussein, T., Asfar, S. K., Behbahani, A., Khoursheed, M. A., Al-Sayer, H. M., Bo-Abbas, Y. Y., & Al-Zaid, N. S. (2004). Long-term effects of a ketogenic diet in obese patients. Experimental and clinical cardiology, 9(3), 200–205. [11] Neustadt, John. (2005). The food pyramid and disease prevention. Integrative Medicine. 4. 14-19.

    Identify Your Hidden Stress Triggers: My Two Step- Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 23:58


    If you're living in a state of ‘fight or flight', stuck in anxiety central and trying desperately to stop stress eating, lose weight or feel more calm and in control then this episode is for you. We go through my two-step process to identify your hidden triggers to stress and actionable ways you can take back control right away and if you want more resources you can head over to annablock.com.au /subscribe where you can join my inner circle and get access to additional weekly resources. To join my Empowered Women's Self-Health Revolution, visit bit.ly/selfhealthrevolution If you enjoyed this episode of the Healthy Living Podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes! This social proof really allows me to empower more women in my mission to eradicate metabolic disease in 1 million women so they can live the best version of themselves!

    Why The Numbers on the Scales Are Sabotaging You: My Top 6 Ways To Track Weight Loss Instead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 23:42


    You've been eating well and doing all the right things, but the number on the scale hasn't moved…. or it's gone up and you're frustrated and fed up. Instead of freaking out and ditching the whole thing altogether, I share in this episode my top 6 ways to track your true weight loss progress. Have you sabotaged your weight loss efforts by weighing yourself? The best conversations happen in my brand new Empowered Women's Self-Health Revolution on Facebook. Join us at www.facebook.com/groups/selfhealthrevolution

    Why a Calorie is Not a Calorie: What You Need To Know For Weight Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 17:50


    Have you ever been told to simply "eat less and exercise more" to lose weight? If you've tried this, you'll know firsthand that it's not that simple. In this episode we'll look at the concept of counting your calories in vs calories out (CICO) and examine the other factors of "energy in vs energy out' that count in weight loss and how you can action these right away for a more liberating, evidence-based way to lose weight. If you want to work out your unique metabolic needs, to fire your metabolism, optimise your energy and get rid of cravings join my 14 Day Metabolic Connection Challenge at bit.ly/metabolicconaug that will show you a step-by-step process to begin to build your own self-health system to lose weight effectively using evidence based protocols with the support and accountability you need to succeed long term.

    How To Fix Your Hormones Through Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 17:28


    What do bad moods, PMS and putting on weight around your belly all have in common? They're all symptoms of hormone imbalance, which lead to a dysfunctional metabolism. In this episode I reveal the signs and symptoms of the top 5 women's hormone imbalances I see and the actionable ways you can begin to build your own self-health system to start to feel more energised, lose weight and feel like yourself again – through the power of your diet. If you want a step-by-step process to balance your hormones, fire up your metabolism, supercharge your energy and get rid of cravings whilst having the support and accountability you need to succeed then join my 14 Day Metabolic Connection Challenge at bit.ly/metabolicconaug Link to the 14 Day Metabolic Connection Challenge --- bit.ly/metabolicconaug

    Guest Episode: How To Reduce Stress, Beat Fatigue & Carve Out Balance In Your Life with Karolina Soprun, Scientist, Radiation Therapist and Pilates Instructor.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 49:29


    In this Guest Episode with Karolina Soprun we explore struggling with chronic fatigue, how past failures set Karolina up for her future successes and how she developed her own path to live a more balanced life. If you're struggling with fatigue, or know you need to create boundaries in your life, but not sure of how to actually get there, then this episode goes into: Tools on how to navigate when you're feeling unfocused or overwhelmed The essential habits and behaviours that will improve your health Strategies if you're juggling many balls and want to create more calm and control in your day-to-day Simple, actionable ways you can create balance in your life right now If you enjoy this episode and/or the Healthy Living Podcast, please rate and review and share it with someone that might benefit from it!

    The Food-Mood Connection: What To Eat For Greater Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 17:01


    My top 3 ways to eat the right foods to boost your mood, supercharge your energy and enhance your happiness.

    Intermittent Fasting for Females: A Simple Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 22:32


    If you want a simple approach to intermittent fasting and know how to adapt this powerful metabolic nutritional approach as a female, without experiencing any of the side effects, thisHealthy Living podcast episode is for you. I'll share how intermittent fasting (IF) works, what the real benefits are according to the latest science, how it compares to restricting calories, and a few simple ways you can get started right away, with the right knowledge to know what will break your fast and the side effects of using this nutritional timing approach. And if you want some extra resources head on over to my blog at annablock.com.au/blog where I share with you my complete Intermittent Fasting guide to do it right now. Don't forget to join my Empowered Women's Self-Health Revolution on Facebook, a place to create motivation, consistent habits and evidence-based solutions to get your health back on track, be more energised and powerful.

    Your Hormonal Cycle: How To Eat, Supplement, Play and Perform Like A BOSS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 21:16


    If you want to take control and know exactly how to eat the right foods, get rid of cravings and self-sabotage, optimise your energy, sleep and structure your working day according to your cycle this episode is for you. Using my self-health system, you can empower yourself planning the optimal time to make that big decision, make that speech, schedule that presentation and take stock with some nurturing me-time. If you want some extra resources to this episode, head on over to my blog at annablock.com.au/blog where I share with you my complete self-health guide for how to eat, play and perform to enhance your productivity, output and impact.

    My Complete Self-Health Care List for Getting Rid of Anxiety in ISO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 23:04


    So if you've been feeling a whole lot of outa control lately and been wondering how to lower anxiety, get rid of cravings and comfort eating and start to up your self-care game in ISO, this episode will give you my top self-care routines to support your physical and mental health. You'll learn my approach to how I'm structuring my day, managing anxiety, nutrition: what I'm eating, relaxation, mindset, sleep and much more! If you want a personalised self-health plan – an empowerment toolkit to help you to get rid of anxiety & cravings and boost your immunity and happiness, join my 21 Day's in ISO Challenge Join me at bit.ly/isowithanna

    Boost Your Immunity Against COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 25:48


    Want to discover the evidence-based strategies, tools and tips that will boost your immune system against COVID-19? Learn the right foods, lifestyle factors and hidden triggers than weaken your immune system to best protect you against viruses like COVID-19.

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