The Wellness Platform Podcast is a weekly podcast from Libby Rainger, speaker & coach. Each week we will be discussing everything in the realm of health, wellness, the brain, personal development, BALANCE & other juicy topics. Each episode is designed to
Here it is, INS & OUTS for 2024, Wellness Edition for a better you!Today's podcast is sponsored by Arepa. A great way to get more vitamin C in is to drink Ārepa due to the high Vit C content from their Neuroberry blackcurrants, which help support:MoodFocusNeurological function/supportA healthy brainPsychological supportSupports immunity, supports your natural defencesReduces tiredness and fatigueSupports healthy metabolism / helps unlock energy / supports energy levels / releases energyYou can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you. RESET AND REWIRE E-BOOK: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/shop/izje09hrdtzrm0qw0wua6iio2u3ble
It's been 11 months since I uploaded a podcast. I wanted to do an update on how I've been finding the first few months of motherhood and also to share my pregnancy, birth and newborn experience and some things I have absolutely loved which I hope may help others.Silverette cups: https://www.silverette.co.nz/ use code: WELLNESS10Books Mentioned:Ina May's Guide to ChildbirthThe Contented Little Baby BookThe First Forty DaysToday's episode is brought to you by Franjo's Kitchen, one of my absolute favourite brands for postpartum nourishment.Franjo's Kitchen are- Plant-based, nutrient dense ingredients and have GF options (my fav!)- Each product is created by women's health professionals including naturopaths and midwives- Natural and nourishing from fertility through to toddler wrangling, there's something for everyone - Shop at Franjoskitchen.com & use my 10% discount code: WELLNESS You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you. My E-Book: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/shop/izje09hrdtzrm0qw0wua6iio2u3ble
Today I'm speaking with Sarah Arnold-Hall. Sarah is a high performance coach here in NZ who helps people achieve their impossible goals through overcoming procrastination & taking action. We discuss:How to become the person who does what they say they're going to doHow to achieve the impossible goalsWhy we procrastination & how to overcome itHow to switch your thoughts so you don't care what people thinkI hope you guys love this episode as much as me!You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you. My E-Book: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/shop/izje09hrdtzrm0qw0wua6iio2u3ble
On today's episode I'm talking about 7 Healthy & Happy Habits I've been loving, hopefully one or two may be interesting to you if you're after some new ones!This is the book where I refer to 'an investor guy' sharing his tips, it's AMAZING: https://www.navalmanack.com/Today's episode is brought to you by Braveface.BraveFace was designed to support you through the pressures of modern life. It's a trio of herbal supplements that takes a 360 approach to stress. CoolHead day spray provides rapid relief from anxious moments, HeadRest night drops to calm your mind so you can get a good night's sleep and LiveCalm daily capsules nourish the adrenals for long-term stress maintenance. The best part is it's all natural, free of alcohol and scientifically backed. I purchased and have been using the range myself and am LOVING it! You guys know I love my herbal supps with ingredients like Ashwaganda.If this sounds like a bit of you, you can use the code : wellness15 at bravefce.com for a 15% discount.You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today I'm speaking with Kat Douglas. Kat is a founder of Braveface, a NZ herbal supplement company, a branch of Douglas Pharmaceuticals. We discuss:Where we are at in NZ with AnxietyMedication vs herbal supplementsWhat to do when you have too many mental tabs openManaging stressful times at workHow to know what supplements are working and how to pick which ones to buy!Today's episode is brought to you by Braveface.BraveFace was designed to support you through the pressures of modern life. It's a trio of herbal supplements that takes a 360 approach to stress. CoolHead day spray provides rapid relief from anxious moments, HeadRest night drops to calm your mind so you can get a good night's sleep and LiveCalm daily capsules nourish the adrenals for long-term stress maintenance. The best part is it's all natural, free of alcohol and scientifically backed. I purchased and have been using the range myself and am LOVING it! You guys know i love my herbal supps with ingredients like Ashwaganda.If this sounds like a bit of you, you can use the code : wellness15 at bravefce.com for a 15% discount.You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you. My E-Book: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/shop/izje09hrdtzrm0qw0wua6iio2u3ble
Today I'm speaking with Joel Bouzaid. Joel is a professional speaker, father, adventurer, trainer and outcome driven coach. He uses a combination of positive psychology, neuroscience, NLP, emotional intelligence & accelerated learning techniques, to enhance his keynotes so ‘time flies' and key moments stick.We discuss:Living a life by designShifting our limiting beliefsDiscovering our life's purposeHow to gain confidence as a speakerThe deep importance of vision to our wellbeingThe algorithm of our life (and social media)How habits drive our happinessYou can sign up for info about Joel's new Life By Design Course here: https://pages.leadyoursalon.com/optinToday's episode is brought to you by Braveface.BraveFace was designed to support you through the pressures of modern life. It's a trio of herbal supplements that takes a 360 approach to stress. CoolHead day spray provides rapid relief from anxious moments, HeadRest night drops to calm your mind so you can get a good night's sleep and LiveCalm daily capsules nourish the adrenals for long-term stress maintenance. The best part is it's all natural, free of alcohol and scientifically backed. I purchased and have been using the range myself and am LOVING it! You guys know i love my herbal supps with ingredients like Ashwaganda.If this sounds like a bit of you, you can use the code : wellness15 at bravefce.com for a 15% discount.You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you. My E-Book: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/shop/izje09hrdtzrm0qw0wua6iio2u3ble
Today's episode is with Efia Sulter, Mindset & Manifestation Coach + Podcast Host of The Manifest Edit. Efia is obsessed with helping ambitious women create the life they truly desire – not just the life they've settled for. A life filled with deep impact and freedom to make ALL the choices. We discuss- What to do when we feel like we have a block when we are trying to manifest.- How the neurological levels of change work and are crucial to manifesting your desires - How you need to view yourself to manifest your dream life.- How to give yourself permission to get what you want?- Top tips for manifestation.Today's episode is brought to you by Braveface.BraveFace was designed to support you through the pressures of modern life. It's a trio of herbal supplements that takes a 360 approach to stress. CoolHead day spray provides rapid relief from anxious moments, HeadRest night drops to calm your mind so you can get a good night's sleep and LiveCalm daily capsules nourish the adrenals for long-term stress maintenance. The best part is it's all natural, free of alcohol and scientifically backed. I purchased and have been using the range myself and am LOVING it! You guys know i love my herbal supps with ingredients like Ashwaganda.If this sounds like a bit of you, you can use the code : wellness15 at braveface.com for a 15% discount.You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you. My E-Book: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/shop/izje09hrdtzrm0qw0wua6iio2u3bleP.S Check out the length of this podcast episode…. It's the angel numbers for me.
Today's podcast is a solo episode where I'm talking on 7 tangible things you can start to do about to work on your self-confidence.My E-Book: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/shop/izje09hrdtzrm0qw0wua6iio2u3bleYou can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's episode is with Rachel Robertson, founder of Prologic Skincare. With 24 years in the skin industry, Rachel is an expert on all things skin. This was such an interesting episode, it has changed my perspective on a few products that I've been using & got me thinking a lot about how to protect my skin barrier.My E-Book: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/shop/izje09hrdtzrm0qw0wua6iio2u3bleYou can follow:@rachelskinadvice@prologicskincarehttps://www.prologicskincare.co.nz/Or find the products here:Stockist: https://www.prologicskincare.co.nz/stockistsYou can find more about me, Libby Rainger on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's episode is with Lydia McClean from Advanced Chiropractic. Lydia is a wealth of knowledge on the vagus nerve & getting good tone of it so that we can thrive in all areas. This episode is super informative and science-y (we love the evidence!) and I learnt a lot so I hope you do too.My E-Book: https://www.the-wellness-platform.com/shop/izje09hrdtzrm0qw0wua6iio2u3bleYou can follow Advanced Chiropractic on.@advancedhealthchiropractic.nzhttps://www.advancedchiropractic.co.nz/You can find more about me, Libby Rainger on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.advancedchiropractic.co.nz/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's episode is with The Two Raw Sisters, Rosa & Margo Flanagan. Their mission is to inspire, motivate and educate people on the benefits of plant-based eating and creating a healthy, happy and sustainable lifestyle that can be maintained forever. They have written three cookbooks, have an app & are currently doing a partnership with 5+ a day.On this episode we cover-Both of their health struggles which led to restrictive eating- Their mission with their business/brand- Their wellness habits and hacks- Eating with the menstrual cycle.You can follow the Two Raw Sisters over on:@tworawsistershttps://tworawsisters.com/You can find more about me, Libby Rainger on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's podcast is an episode all about the courses I studied and how I found the path to doing what I do now- my podcast manager Frankie interviewed me and we just had a chat about all this. I get lots of DM's asking about courses and study paths!You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
This episode is brought to you by Mitchell's Nutrition. Their mission is to elevate the standard of mental and physical wellness through innovative health supplements made locally using premium New Zealand ingredients. They have a great selection of bone broth & collagen products made here in NZ. You can use my code LIBBY for a discount on their website https://www.mitchellsnutrition.com/Today is a mini episode, in which I interviewed Rob, the founder of Mitchell's Nutrition about his journey to creating bone broth products.You can find more about me, Libby Rainger on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's podcast is a solo episode talking about what to do if your work is harming your mental health or causing you ongoing stress. Often in the workplace, we take on as much as we possibly can, pushing ourselves beyond our limits because we want to impress our boss, get a promotion and possibly get a salary raise. It's amazing to chase your goals and strive for what you want to achieve through perseverance and grit....but never at the expense of your mental health and well being. I share my top tips for what to think about if you're feeling stressed because of your work.You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
This episode is brought to you by Corbin Rd. Corbin Rd is the home of slow beauty - minimal beauty products for a pared-back lifestyle. These products are created for people who want to do more with less, simplify their lives, tread lightly on the planet and focus on what is important. You can use my code LIBBY for a discount on their website. www.corbinrd.co.nzToday's episode is with Gina Urlich. Gina is the founder & business owner of the successful clinic & online platform ‘ @Gina.Urlich Gina holds a BHSc in Nutritional Medicine and also has a background in Nursing. Being a Mother to her four beautiful children has been her biggest and proudest accomplishment.On this episode we cover:- Which foods are medicine for the immune system- Buzz foods like Collagen- Supermarket brand kombucha- is this still beneficial?- How she gets healthy food into her kids+ more!You can find more about me, Libby Rainger on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today I'm talking to Sarah Kelsey, host of the One Up Project (another great NZ podcast!) Sarah is passionate about wellbeing, with a particular interest in finance. She interviews hundreds of industry experts, leaders, creatives and professionals in their various fields and soaks up their insights for her audience.Today we speak about:- What a ‘low buy year' is - Why you should have a budget- How you can find financial freedom- Investing for beginners- Why you need an emergency fund- Savings TIPSYou can find more of Sarah on:@theoneupprojecthttps://www.oneupproject.com/Todays podcast is brought to you by Eve Wellness. Eve Wellness is on a mission to end the taboo around sex, stress & periods - with quality supplements and at-home tests that help to your balance hormones and feel your best. Their supplements include high strength ingredients at science-backed dosages, and the reviews on their website are amazing, with real life results from people who have struggled with difficult periods and hormones, fertility troubles and issues while on birth control. They also have products to support things like energy, stress, mood, anxiety, sleep and other important things most of us need a hand with!You can find more of Eve Wellness on:@evewellnessco_https://evewellness.com/You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you learnt something from this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's podcast is a solo episode talking about Vision Boards- if you don't have one, why you need one & if you already have one- how to make it work for you better. I share my top tips for calling in whatever it is that you want in life.Todays podcast is brought to you by Eve Wellness. Eve Wellness is on a mission to end the taboo around sex, stress & periods - with quality supplements and at-home tests that help to your balance hormones and feel your best. Their supplements include high strength ingredients at science-backed dosages, and the reviews on their website are amazing, with real life results from people who have struggled with difficult periods and hormones, fertility troubles and issues while on birth control. They also have products to support things like energy, stress, mood, anxiety, sleep and other important things most of us need a hand with!You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Episode number 30!! Today I'm talking to Beatrice Thorne, one of the founding members from the team at Eve Wellness. Beatrice went through her own experience with hormones and through her journey has learnt a LOT. This is a chat that we should've had in school!We discuss hormones, what they do, why we love estrogen, low libido, Beatrice's personal wellness habits, what you should be doing at each stage of your cycle activity wise & what to do about PMS symptoms! I've been using Eve's products myself and = life changing.You can find more of Eve Wellness on:@evewellnessco_https://evewellness.com/Todays podcast is brought to you by Eve Wellness. Eve Wellness is on a mission to end the taboo around sex, stress & periods - with quality supplements and at-home tests that help to your balance hormones and feel your best. Their supplements include high strength ingredients at science-backed dosages, and the reviews on their website are amazing, with real life results from people who have struggled with difficult periods and hormones, fertility troubles and issues while on birth control. They also have products to support things like energy, stress, mood, anxiety, sleep and other important things most of us need a hand with!You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you learnt something from this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
On today's episode, I am talking to Hannah Mellsop founder of NZ health food company, Real Rad Food. Hannah kills the game and shares her journey openly on instagram. I've tried most of her products over the years & love them all!We discuss:Her journey in businessHighs and lows, Hannah's proudest momentHow she manages her time and keeps her cup fillHer functional food productsYou can find more of Hannah on:@realradfood@hannahmellsopHer website: https://realradfood.co.nz/You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's podcast is a solo episode talking about how I recently I've helped myself to become more productive and focused when I want to get something done!I discuss:- Airplane mode & phone tips.- How to focus on one task at one time.- Making sure your focus isn't going on other people.- Finding the time to read non-fiction books.You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
This episode is brought to you by Corbin Rd. Corbin Rd is the home of slow beauty - minimal beauty products for a pared-back lifestyle. These products are created for people who want to do more with less, simplify their lives, tread lightly on the planet and focus on what is important. You can use my code LIBBY for a discount on their website. www.corbinrd.co.nzToday's episode is an incredibly inspiring one! I have loved listening to Mimi Bouchard on her podcast for years and was super excited to interview her myself.On this episode we discuss:-Mimi's personal business journey, creating her meditation app.- What meditation and manifestation have created for her in her own life.- A motto that she lives by.- Her beauty & wellness tips.You can connect with Mimi at:Instagram: @mimibouchardHer podcast, MIMI: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mimi/id1434308661Or find her app on the app store: Superhuman.You can find more about me, Libby Rainger on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
I recorded a 10 minute meditation for you to listen to whenever you feel like & to be able to access easily on your podcast app/spotify!This will guide you to hold a clear vision in your minds eye and to stop, breathe, rewire and feel calm.You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
This episode is brought to you by Corbin Rd. Corbin Rd is the home of slow beauty - minimal beauty products for a pared-back lifestyle. These products are created for people who want to do more with less, simplify their lives, tread lightly on the planet and focus on what is important. You can use my code LIBBY for a discount on their website. www.corbinrd.co.nz*If you would like to purchase Livs book, you will receive a $10 discount by mentioning this podcast, by DM'ing her on instagram to place your order. A great christmas present to support local!*Today on The Wellness Platform Podcast, I'm speaking with Liv Kennedy. Olivia Kennedy is a Naturopath, nutritionist, and herbalist who combines her love of Nutrition and Herbal Medicine to treat her clients holistically. Olivia is also the author of the book on healthy nutrition, My Nutrition Mentor. While at school, Liv decided to study Naturopathy, Nutrition and Herbal Medicine, which turned out to be the best and the most important decision of her life. She holds a Bachelor of Naturopathic and Herbal Medicine and a Diploma in Nutrition from Wellpark College of Natural Therapies in Auckland, NZ. Her decision to chase nutrition and health birthed out of that instinctive desire -- to fix her own health condition of Leaky Gut Syndrome by eliminating unhealthy lifestyle choices and intelligently discovering gut-friendly foods. Liv speaks with me about her inspiring journey into naturopathy and nutrition, achieving her degree and diploma one year ahead of most others, and writing her first book on essential nutrition, My Nutrition Mentor. Liv also throws clarity on pursuing a career in nutrition and outlines the steps to take if you want to get into any of its pathways, including government health boards or holistic nutrition coaching.We discuss:How your life's purpose can sometimes be solving a personal problem and sharing it with the world. Some lesser-known pathways to take when studying nutrition and alternative courses vs government standardised courses.The fine line between wanting to take up a career in nutrition and doing it as a hobby. Leaky gut 101- how to know if you have it and how to fix it. You can connect with Liv at:Instagram: @livsapothecary_healthclinicWebsite: www.livsapothecary.co.nzYou can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you. How to get what you want. Manifest with me!
Today's podcast is a solo episode talking about manifestation as I know it! I share my top tips for calling in whatever it is that you want in life.You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today I'm talking with Briony McKenzie, founder of Untapped, a master NLP coach who helps hundreds of young professionals discover, create and finally step into their unique path to a meaningful life. She is a powerhouse of information and super inspiring too. I hope this chat provokes some thoughts for you.On today's ep we cover:Her journey from law to her own successful coaching businessDealing with bad daysPublic speaking confidence vs intrinsic confidenceHow to know if you're living a life that is out of alignmentChecking in on your money mindset“The universe regards courage action.” - Briony McKenzieYou can find more about Briony on:Instagram: @untappedwithbrionyWebsite: www.untapped.nz Brionys free 5 day mini-course: https://hello.untapped.nz/clarity/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
On today's episode I'm talking with Michael Poulsen. Michael is a neurological focussed paediatric, prenatal and family chiropractor. Today we chat about:- The connection between the spine and the nervous system- How stress can affect babies in utero - The three P's of pregnancy- How often we are sitting and why that is affecting our posture- How to check your nervous systemYou can find more about Michael on:Instagram: @michaelpoulsen_pediatricchiroIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's podcast is a solo episode talking about why our brain makes us get stuck in negative thoughts and moods and some simple steps to start to create positive changes!This episode is brought to you by Corbin Rd. Corbin Rd is the home of slow beauty - minimal beauty products for a pared-back lifestyle. These products are created for people who want to do more with less, simplify their lives, tread lightly on the planet and focus on what is important. You can use my code LIBBY for a discount on their website. www.corbinrd.co.nzYou can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
On today's conversation, I'm talking with Eliza Hedley- aka The Holistic Sister- a nutritionist specialising in gut issues, skin issues, fatigue, stress and anxiety. I love everything that Eliza is about and I absolutely adore this episode, it's got so much easy to digest information. We discuss: - Dairy, plant milks & processed oils- Listening to signs and messages from the body- Supermarket shopping- how to read food labels and see through the BS- The different types of adaptogens and how to combat stressYou can find more of Eliza on: Instagram: @theholisticsister_Website: https://theholisticsister.com/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's podcast is with Bianca Smeekes, a second time guest on the podcast. Bianca runs Neurospark and teaches NLP, the Lightning Process and loves mixing neuroscience and pyschology with spirituality. She came into this line of work through her own journey with chronic pain. On today's chat we talk about grief and the journey she has recently been on, of losing her Mum to cancer. Bianca brings so much authenticity, vulnerability and wisdom to this conversation so I hope you can take something away from it, I know that I did.You can find more about Bianca on:Instagram: @neuro.sparkWebsite: https://www.neurospark.co.nz/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
This weeks episode is with Faye Lawand. Faye is an Internal Conflict Resolution Expert, International Speaker, Stress Elimination Specialist, World-Class Trainer and Relaxation Coach with a single mission to free burnout professionals from the needless limitations caused by an unregulated stress response so that they can live an extraordinary and magical life.On today's chat we cover:- Faye's health journey, from being a child escaping a war in the Middle East.- Different types of internal conflict and trauma.- The power of the subconcious mind.- Accountability.- Nervous system regulation & animals.You can follow Faye on:Instagram: @faye_lawandWebsite: https://fayelawand.com/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's podcast is a solo episode talking about how to tackle the lockdown with balance and sanity in mind. Hope you enjoy!You can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
On today's conversation, I'm talking with Izaac O'Hara - aka Izfit- a personal trainer and lululemon legacy ambassador who specialises in HIIT workouts.We discuss all things womens weight training, plant based diets, finding motivation and so much more.You can find more of Izaac on: Instagram: @izfitptIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you. You can follow me over on: @the_wellnessplatform
Today I'm talking with Sam Northcott. Sam is a nutritionist and has a clinic called Find Balance where she takes a non-diet approach towards health and wellness. She has a special interest in un-doing diet culture and stigma around food and links this in with her lived experience of having Type 1 diabetes. On today's chat we talk about:- Diet culture and disordered eating- Intuitive eating and how this affects our digestion- Living with Type 1 diabetes- The benefits of journaling (helpful!)You can follow Sam or get more information over on:Instagram: @findbalance.nz @awhi_nzWebsite: https://www.findbalancenz.com/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today I'm talking with Sara Widdowson from Your Monthly. Sara is a dietitian & Women's Health Expert who believes that women need to know more about their bodies, their hormones, their cycles and their fertility.On today's chat we talk about:- Endometriosis and PCOS - Hormones and why they are so important-The contraceptive pill- Effects of stress on the menstrual cycle- Tips for balancing your hormones and cycleYou can follow Sara or get more information over on:Instagram: @yourmonthlyWebsite: https://www.yourmonthlyclub.co.nz/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
This weeks episode is with wellness guru, Celine Wallace. Celine is one of my biggest inspirations. She is a Ayurvedic practitioner, a yoga and pilates teacher, she runs retreats, write blogs, is a public speaker and has a supplement company, Sattva Soul Supplements.On today's chat we talk about- Her transition from being an actress in Hollywood to where she is now- All things Ashwagandha, what it is and what it's great for.- The ancient practice of Ayurveda, the three doshas & tips- Her wellness retreats in Bali and NZYou can follow Celine over on:Instagram: @celinewallace, @sattvasoulsupplements @sattvasoulretreatsWebsite: https://www.sattvasoulretreats.com/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's podcast is a solo episode talking about some inspiring/liberating thoughts that have always stuck with me. I recall and think about these when I need inspiring or to get through a tricky situation! xYou can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
This weeks episode is with well known author, reiki master healer and coach, Olivia Scott. On today's chat we talk about-Doing something different from a young age and what learnings came from that-The transition from The Raw Kitchen to Reiki-The world of reiki healing, distance healings and the science behind energy healing-Self care and why Liv prioritizes itYou can follow Olivia on:Instagram: @lovebyoliviaWebsite: https://www.lovebyolivia.com/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
This weeks episode is with Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner, Lilli Hay. Lilli is passionate about working with women to overcome anxiety, body image issues, addiction, emotional eating disorders, increase self-worth, attract healthy relationships and acquire career motivation. On today's chat we talk about-What RTT is and how it is different from other hypnotherapy.-How to self- hypnotize and work on self acceptance-What Hypnotherapy can be good for-How sessions work and a chat for the scepticsYou can follow Lilli on:Instagram: @hypnosis_by_lilliWebsite: https://www.hypnosisbylilli.com.au/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
This weeks episode is with one of my favourite people to follow, soul psychologist Hannah Crerar. Hannah is passionate about the body-mind-soul connection. She offers a modern approach to self discovery and loves to share the convergence between spirituality and science. She teaches yoga, meditation, human design, & runs the School of Soul pyschology- which I attended last year.On today's chat we talk about:-Mercury Retrograde- what it is-Astrology explained for the sceptics-The 12 star signs and why you aren't just one sign-An amazing tool to start to rewire your subconscious mindYou can follow Hannah on:Instagram: @hannahcrerarWebsite: https://hannahsoulpsychology.com/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today on the podcast, I'm talking with Alice Guerin from Naturally Alice. Alice is a mental health and body acceptance advocate and is currently working on opening an online store. On today's chat we talk about:- Alice's experience with anxiety and depression- Her journey from rock bottom in March to the happiest she's ever been- Body acceptance and her ‘why' for promoting it- Her exciting new venture of owning a new business, launching in JulyYou can follow Alice on:Instagram: @naturally_alice @naturallyalicestoreIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
This weeks episode is a nice, chilled chat with Ben Morrison, foodie behind Bensondinner on instagram. Ben has found a passion in recipe creation, food reviewing and spicy noodles. On today's chat we talk about:-Ben's journey with his food instagram-His life shaping moment of being in a serious car accident-Cool opportunities that have come for him within his instagram-Death row meals and his top restaurant recommendationsYou can follow Ben on:Instagram: @bensondinnerIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's podcast is with Bianca Smeekes. Bianca runs Neurospark and teaches NLP, the Lightning Process and loves mixing neuroscience and pyschology with spirituality. She came into this line of work through her own journey with chronic pain.On today's chat we talk about:-Bianca's personal journey with chronic pain-Why she was ready to heal when she was-Becoming more in alignment and discovering her boundaries-Navigating a family member going through cancerYou can find more about Bianca on:Instagram: @neuro.sparkWebsite: https://www.neurospark.co.nz/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's podcast is a solo episode talking about ten of my favourite ever, life changing wellness habits and tricks. The things that I mention contribute to great skin, sleep, wellbeing, mindset, (less) hangovers and (less) bloating! Let me know your thoughts! xYou can find more about me on:Instagram: @the_wellnessplatformWebsite: https://www.the-wellness-platform.comIf you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today's podcast is with Liv Kaplan, a nutritionist and recipe creator based in Sydney. Liv is a foodie & sugar-free queen with many successful online e-books. She has a particular interest in how what we are eating affects our moods and measures her success by her happiness.On today's chat we talk about:- Liv's journey into nutrition as a career.- Science based nutrition vs holistic approaches.- How to know what to eat.- What a day on her plate looks like.- What foods she avoids.- The concept of calories in & calories out.You can find more about Liv on:Instagram: @liv.kaplanWebsite: https://www.livkaplan.com/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today I'm talking with Holleigh Ellis, one of the founders of Harvest to Hand, a company that started last year, harvesting and making hemp products in Hawkes Bay. Holleigh is a Food Scientist, with several years' experience working across various stages of the food supply chain. I LOVE hemp & was super interested in Holleigh's journey with the business so far so I hope you learn something new!On the podcast we talk about:The difference between hemp & cannabisThe process of harvesting hempHolleigh's highs and lows of businessWhy hemp protein is better than pea proteinHolleigh's favourite hemp benefits, recipes & products“Don't be scared. Do the research. Reach out to anyone. Listen to as many podcasts as you can...you really need to suss out all the nitty gritty bits. Don't be scared of doing that. Do the research. Do the time. Make it happen...It doesn't happen overnight” - Holleigh EllisYou can find more about Holleigh on:Instagram: @harvesttohandWebsite: https://harvesttohand.co.nz/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
Today I'm speaking with Kieran Hedley also known as ‘Coach Kezza'. Kieran takes both a science and spiritual focus on mental health. Kieran is an anxiety coach and a co-owner of THRIVE Organisation. He is a student of Medical Neuroscience at Duke University and has also moved through his own anxiety and depression. There's SO much information in this episode, I hope you love it. We discuss- His personal journey with anxiety and depression.- Our culture of tough men in NZ- Self-soothing tips and breathing techniques- Kieran's advice for us achieving deep REM sleepYou can find more about Kieran on:Instagram: @coachkezzaWebsite: https://www.healingwithkez.com/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue to inspire you.
On today's conversation, I chat with Courtney Durr founder of Worthwild, about her amazing journey in business from being a Les Mills Personal Trainer to where she is now.We discuss: - Moving away from body image to internal body work. -Building an in-person community in Wellington. -Self reflection, the highs and lows of her business, personal shame, and learnings from running a business with a friend. -Courtneys tips for starting to delve into your own self worth. You can find more of Courtney on: Instagram: @worthwild.co & @courtneydurrWebsite: https://www.worthwild.co/If you felt moved by this podcast, please leave a 5-star review so I can continue inspiring you.