Welcome to The Powherful Project! 💜 We are Kirsty and V (Wiebke), two female fitness coaches passionate about empowering women to feel strong and confident in themselves. We will discuss all things fitness, nutrition, mindset and women's health and also interview expert guests to provide knowledge and actionable steps for you. Subscribe to hear more and if you related to this episode, please leave a review! Follow us on socials for more content: Kirsty: @kirstysholmes V: @wiebkehnsn
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Sister singing duo Faarrow, Siham and Iman Hashi, Invite you to "POWHER" - A portal dedicated to healing through sharing stories on how we navigate this human experience. This podcast discusses spirituality, mental health, soul health, mysticism, healing, culture, identity and beauty through their eyes.
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Featuring interviews with world-changing women in media, Her Culture's PowHer Podcast is a resource for women who are looking to grow their careers in journalism, publishing, television, and more.
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A podcast designed for purpose seeking, dream chasing, goal digging, leap taking, change making leaders, entrepreneurs, & professionals.
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Learn about all things WOMEN's HEALTH, from periods, sexual health, PCOS, Menopause, gut health, weight loss, and much more, from a Duke-trained MD and my line-up of expert guests. I'm Dr. Jennifer Roelands, Dr. Jen, a board-certified and integrative medicine OB/GYN who is the SHEO of Well Woman MD, a virtual medicine practice that bridges the gap between conventional and alternative medicine. I am on a mission to revolutionize women's health and help women be their own advocates for their h ...
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In this episode of The Powerful Project, V and Kirsty dive deep into the topic of emotional eating and its connection with stress. They distinguish between physical hunger and emotional hunger, discussing how stress often triggers emotional eating. And they also cover healthy coping mechanisms like mindfulness, meditation, and physical exercise to …
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Are we turning into Cardio Bunnies? The Truth about Cardio and our Goals
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From Powerlifting to Cardio: Embracing New Fitness Challenges In this episode of the Powerful Project, V and Kirsty discuss their fitness journeys and recent changes in training routines. Reflecting on their past powerlifting competition, they share their newfound appreciation for cardio and introduce their new goals, such as participating in a hig…
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What to Eat Before and After your Workouts
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In this episode of The Powerful Project, we dive deep into the importance of nutrition for strength training, focusing on what to eat before and after workouts. We cover what types of foods are important to prioritise for muscle building and recovery. We give you practical food recommendations, meal timing suggestions, and discuss if supplements ar…
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How you can Build Physical, Mental and Emotional Resilience through Strength Training
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Building Resilience Through Strength Training In this episode of the Powerful Project, we discuss how strength training can significantly contribute to building resilience in various aspects of life. We share personal stories about overcoming shyness and physical limitations through consistent training at the gym. This episode emphasises the mental…
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The Powerful Connection Between ADHD, Binge Eating, Hormones, and Diet with Nina
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Overcoming Food Challenges with Dietitian Nina: ADHD, Hormonal Influences, and Sustainable Nutrition In this insightful episode of the Powerful Project, the host welcomes Nina, a dietitian specializing in binge eating disorder, disordered eating, and ADHD. Nina shares her personal journey with food and her late ADHD diagnosis, highlighting the intr…
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We know you are a busy girl getting through your day! But rushing out the door and grabbing only a coffee in the morning without food is not the best start to feeling your best. In this episode, we share why it is important to have a balanced meal in the morning, and not just rely on caffeine to get through. From avoiding blood sugar crashes, and k…
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Thin Isn't In: Why Strong Beats Skinny & The Health Truths You Need to Know
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Welcome to The Powerful Project: Your Go-To Spot for Real Talk on Women's Fitness and Health Goals! In this episode, we tackle the big myth: thinner means healthier. Join us as we dive into why it's crucial to focus on health rather than just appearances. We'll share personal journeys that challenge the conventional pursuit of the ideal body throug…
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Can you be both a Gym Girlie and Cardio Girlie?
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How do you choose between focusing on being a gym girl getting strong, or a cardio girl getting fit? If you've listened to social media lately it seems like you have to choose one or the other! However, both can co-exist, you just need to be more conscious of how you do it! 00:00 Introduction: Kickoff Season Two with us! 00:07 Your Ultimate Guide: …
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The Impact of Social Media on your Mental Health
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Many of us use social media daily, but don't realise how these apps may be affecting our mental health, body image and the way we socialise. In this episode we discuss how to become aware of the way that you use these apps and how they may be affecting your mental wellbeing and how you can be in control of your online world. The instagram accounts …
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The Red and Green Flags of Fitness: What Every Woman Needs to Know
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From Red Flags to Green Flags: Mastering the Dos and Don'ts in Fitness, dive deep into 'The Powerful Project' where we spill all the tea on navigating the fitness world! This episode is like your ultimate guidebook, shining a light on those sneaky red flags like overdoing it at the gym, crash diets, and those too-good-to-be-true weight loss shortcu…
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The Path to Inner Peace with Sheena Schuy: Navigating Anxiety, Burnout, Stress, and Self-Doubt
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Navigating Through Anxiety, Burnout, and the Journey of Self-Discovery Join us for a profound exploration into the realms of anxiety, burnout, and the transformative path of self-discovery with holistic therapist Sheena Schuy. Sheena delves into the critical aspects of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and the significance of identifying one's perso…
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The Power of Reflecting and Celebrating your Wins
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In this episode of 'The Powerful Project' podcast, we dive deep into the art of reflection and discover how it can revolutionize your journey towards wellness, strength, and personal growth. Why Every Moment Counts: Learn how setting realistic goals isn't just about the destination but enjoying the path you're on. Discover the beauty of being prese…
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Losing fat is one of the number one goals we hear from women on their fitness journey as Personal Trainers. This is absolutely great that women want to feel good in their skin! But it is also important to know that doing a fat loss phase is challenging, and you need to be set up to go into one, and also have a very solid reason why. We focus on sus…
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Goal Setting Secrets: How to Win Big in 2024
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What separates goal achievers from dreamers? It's not just about the goals but the approach. Learn how to reflect on your past year, find gratitude in both victories and lessons, and align your goals with your true self. In this episode we are discussing how to set goals that you will actually achieve! Discover the art of setting meaningful and ach…
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Transforming Challenges into Opportunities - Life Lessons with Breanna May
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The Powerful Project: Exploring Mindset, Emotional Intelligence and Communication In our latest episode, we're thrilled to feature Breanna May, an incredible coach renowned for her expertise in mindset, emotional intelligence, leadership, and communication. With a rich background as a high school teacher and degrees in communications, journalism, a…
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Exercise is so incredible for your body, and it also equally helps your mind! In this episode, we chat about the many advantages of exercising for your mental health. It is important to not be solely driven by physical appearance-related goals in your exercise routine. And it's important not to give up on your efforts just because you don't see obv…
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Beyond the Weights: Callan Gibbons’ Journey from Self-Doubt to World Stage
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In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of powerlifting with our guest, Callan Gibbons. Discover how his fitness journey began, transforming from a battle with confidence issues to an awe-inspiring road towards powerlifting excellence. Callan opens up about overcoming major setbacks, including injuries and mental challenges, that shape…
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Body Neutrality: Learning to Accept Your Body and Break Free from Constant Judgement
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As women, we have been conditioned by society, media and interactions with others to be critical of our bodies since a young age. This constant judgment can lead women to have negative body image, self-critical thoughts and low self-confidence. So today we are sharing the concept of body neutrality. Beginning to see your body in a neutral light can…
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Meal Ideas for Busy Girls to Save Time, Energy and Effort and Still Hit Your Nutrition Goals
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If you are someone with a busy lifestyle this means you don't always have the time or energy to spend hours in the kitchen cooking food. But this doesn't mean you can't still eat well and hit your goals. In this episode, we will share some of the ways we still make meals when we are busy, that are convenient, quick and easy, but also still nourishi…
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In this episode we will share will you how to get out of a fitness funk! If you're feeling unmotivated, and it's been a few weeks (or months!) that you have felt out of routine with your exercise habits, we will share our tips on how to get back on track. 🎙️ Powherful Project Podcast Presents: The Ultimate Sunday Sesh! 🎙️ Our First Podcast Event If…
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Body Battles: Weight Loss, Weight Gain & Self-Acceptance
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In this Episode V is sharing her own personal story about her journey with building muscle, gaining weight and finding self acceptance. She talks about her journey with body image issues, weight cuts, and dieting struggles. Kirsty takes the lead, interviewing her about the struggles of her weight cut experiences, the challenges faced while gaining …
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Navigating Perfectionism, Overwhelm, and Self-Doubt - Redefining Self Talk
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Tune in to our latest episode as we delve deep into the intricate world of self-talk. Our inner dialogue, constantly buzzing in our minds, has profound effects on our emotions, actions, and overall wellbeing. But how can we harness it for personal growth? Understanding Self-Talk: Grasp the essence of self-talk and its transformative role in our dai…
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How to Know if you're Working Hard Enough in the Gym to Get Results
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Welcome to The Powherful Project! This episode is all about understanding if you are working hard enough in the gym. When doing a workout it is important to how much to push the exercises to build muscle and strength and create "tone", shape and definition. Train too hard and you risk burnout, injury and plateaus. Train too lightly and you won't se…
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Redefining Fitness: Brooke Turner's Take on Lifelong Athletics & Motherhood, Pregnancy & Postnatal Health
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In this Episode we're diving deep into the world of pre and postnatal fitness with Brooke Turner. Juggling the responsibilities of motherhood with the demands of physical fitness is no small feat, especially when you’re a mum of three! Whether you're expecting, recently given birth, or you're a seasoned mum looking to get back into the swing of thi…
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Beauty Beyond the Surface - Shiree Walker
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In this The Powherful Project Episode, we sit down with Shiree, a Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner, who has ventured into the vibrant world of skincosmetic nursing. From the intricacies of urinary health to the transformative power of injectables, Shiree provides a unique lens into the ever-evolving realm of healthcare and aesthetics. We delve deep into…
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Our Life Updates and Managing External Expectations
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In this episode we update you on where we're currently at in our lives, Kirsty has just come back from her Europe holiday with some news, and V is preparing for her upcoming powerlifting competition! We also discuss how important it is to focus on your goals for you, not the expectations of others. Learning to intrinsically (internally) choose your…
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Stop Feeling Stuck & Embrace Change with Demi Rose Allaway
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Are you feeling stuck, lost, or uncertain about the direction of your life? The Powherful Podcast presents a motivational episode with Demi Rose Allaway, a renowned personal development coach and actress. Demi shares invaluable insights into identifying your values, taming your ego, and harnessing the power of visualisation to unlock your full pote…
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Thriving not Just Surviving: A Busy Girl's Guide to Health
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Welcome to The Powherful Project! This episode is all about being Healthy and Hustling and we will give you tools to optimising Your Busy Lifestyle. A guide for high-achieving women juggling health and hectic schedules. First we will cover why maintaining health amid busyness is crucial for productivity and well-being. Then we will focuses on time …
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Eating for Health vs Eating to Lose Fat or Both
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Welcome to the Powherful Project! Dive into another insightful episode as we delve into the nuanced topic of eating for health versus eating for weight loss, and explore the possibility of achieving both. Unravel the secrets of how the foods we eat can affect our health, fitness levels, and weight, and how we can leverage this understanding to reac…
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Chilly Challenges: Setting and Smashing Fitness Goals this Winter
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New Season, New Strength: Conquer Winter with a Healthy You! This episode explores how to stay on track with colder mornings, drawing from both Australian and German fitness and health philosophies to offer unique perspectives. We share actionable tips to motivate you out of bed on frosty mornings, and help you set and achieve exciting new fitness …
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Power in the Peach: Build Your Glutes, Build Your Confidence
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Welcome to The Powerful Project. In this episode, we dive deep into the coveted subject of glute growth – a key aspect of strength training that can transform not just your physical health, but also your self-confidence. We kick off with a fun yet informative comparison between fit jeans and Freddie jeans. If you've ever struggled to find the perfe…
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From "Ugh" to "Wow!": How you can shift your attitude towards exercise
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Throughout the episode, we delve into the importance of setting personal goals when it comes to exercise. We discuss how having a clear vision of what we want to achieve can provide us with direction, focus, and a sense of purpose. We also examine the remarkable changes in attitude towards exercise that many individuals experience on their journey …
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Voicing Your Opinion, Controversial Views, Health & Menstrual Cycle, Social Media & Diet Culture with Sophie
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Welcome to the Powherful Projecte, where we are joined by guest Sophie, a personal trainer and who shares her journey of self-discovery and body positivity. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, from the importance of asking questions and getting second opinions from GPs, to understanding your own body and menstrual cycle. Sophie shares…
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Welcome to The Powherful Project! Habits are actions or behaviors that we do repeatedly, often unconsciously, and they play a significant role in shaping our lives. Around 40% of our daily actions are habitual, so incorporating habits that help move you towards the person you want to become is very important to making progress! In this episode, we …
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Unlocking Your Potential: The Power of a Growth Mindset
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Welcome to The Powherful Project! In this episode, we explore the concept of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset and how it can impact your personal and professional success. We discuss the benefits of a growth mindset and how it can help you overcome obstacles, reach your goals, and achieve success in all areas of your life. We also talk about…
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Discovering your Identity, Slowing Down & Being Present with Amanda Bisk
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Welcome to the Powherful Project! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Amanda Bisk, a former pole vaulter, as our special guest. Amanda is a certified yoga and pilates instructor, coach, and runs an amazing online community called Fresh Body Fit Mind. In this episode, Amanda shares her personal journey of self-discovery and how she learned to le…
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Female Hormones, The Pill & Gut Health with Faye Sheridan
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Today we are joined by the incredible Faye Sheridan a Women's Integrative Health Practitioner & Menstrual Cycle Educator as well as an incredible human overall with an awesome journey! We cover everything from - Tracking your menstrual cycle - Ovulation - Femtek - Oura Ring - Coming off the Pill - Contraception Pill pros & cons - Gut Health - Blood…
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Overcoming Challenges & Discomfort with Briana Sorgiovanni
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Welcome to The Powherful Project! We are Kirsty and V (Wiebke), two female fitness coaches passionate about empowering women to feel strong and confident in themselves. In this episode we are interviewing Brianna, V’s mindset coach. We discuss: - Stepping into your power - How Bri stepped into her role and followed her passion - How to start new th…
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Are your irregular periods PCOS or something else, with Dr. Lara Briden
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PCOS affects 1:10 women. But is it this common? That’s why I wanted to bring in a guest expert on PCOS, Dr. Lara Briden. Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual and Hormone Repair Manual — practical guides to treating period problems with nutrition, supplements, and bioidentical hormones. Her po…
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Welcome to The Powherful Project! We are Kirsty and V (Wiebke), two female fitness coaches passionate about empowering women to feel strong and confident in themselves. We will discuss all things fitness, nutrition, mindset and women's health and also interview expert guests to provide knowledge and actionable steps for you. In this episode we are …
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Welcome to The Powherful Project! We are Kirsty and V (Wiebke), two female fitness coaches passionate about empowering women to feel strong and confident in themselves. We will discuss all things fitness, nutrition, mindset and women's health and also interview expert guests to provide knowledge and actionable steps for you. In this episode we are …
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Nutrition Basics - Nail the Foundations First
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Welcome to The Powherful Project! We are Kirsty and V (Wiebke), two female fitness coaches passionate about empowering women to feel strong and confident in themselves. We will discuss all things fitness, nutrition, mindset and women's health and also interview expert guests to provide knowledge and actionable steps for you. In this Episode we will…
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New Year, New Me BS - Self Awareness & Taking Responsibility
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Welcome to The Powherful Project! We are Kirsty and V (Wiebke), two female fitness coaches passionate about empowering women to feel strong and confident in themselves. We will discuss all things fitness, nutrition, mindset and women's health and also interview expert guests to provide knowledge and actionable steps for you. In this episode we are …
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Fitness Lessons we wish we knew at the start of our journeys
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Welcome to The Powherful Project! We are Kirsty and V (Wiebke), two female fitness coaches passionate about empowering women to feel strong and confident in themselves. We will discuss all things fitness, nutrition, mindset and women's health and also interview expert guests to provide knowledge and actionable steps for you. In this Episode we will…
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Mind-Body Connection For Healing with Dr. Lisa Tharlar
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Be sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review! This episode is brought to you by: Well Woman MD: Integrative Women's Health And Fertility. Welcome to Well Woman MD, a modern integrative medicine practice where we discover the root cause of your health concern. Well Woman MD. Taking a holistic and integrative appr…
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Welcome to The Powherful Project! We are Kirsty and V (Wiebke), two female fitness coaches passionate about empowering women to feel strong and confident in themselves. We will discuss all things fitness, nutrition, mindset and women's health and also interview expert guests to provide knowledge and actionable steps for you. In this episode we are …
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Kalle's Story: A journey to get her period back after 18 years!
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"It’s been 18 YEARS since I’ve had a real period and 10 YEARS since I had a “birth control period”. This is the personal story of Kalle Lemone, co-owner Nourish, a cafe that serves organic, nutrient-dense food for healthy living. She healed her body to get a real period and conceive a child. The point is to share her experience and give you hope th…
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Setting goals and choosing experiences over expectations
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We are Kirsty and V (Wiebke), two female fitness coaches passionate about empowering women to feel strong and confident in themselves. We will discuss all things fitness, nutrition, mindset and women's health and also interview expert guests to provide knowledge and actionable steps for you. In this episode we are discussing setting goals! We will …
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Limiting Beliefs, Self Trust & Boundaries with Jasmine Kemp
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We are Kirsty and V (Wiebke), two female fitness coaches passionate about empowering women to feel strong and confident in themselves. We will discuss all things fitness, nutrition, mindset and women's health and also interview expert guests to provide knowledge and actionable steps for you. In this episode we are interviewing Jasmine Kemp. She is …
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"By preventing and treating early bladder infections holistially, you can help to prevent multi-drug resistance and hopefully prevent kidney infections that arise from untreated blader infections" - Dr. Jen We discuss: What are the symptoms of a bladder infection? What natural remedies are out there to treat a mild bladder infection? How to prevent…
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