Start “Feeling Lighter” each week with Katie and Dr. Lisa as they shed old beliefs one episode at a time. Each week a new guest will share their journey of letting go and how that process impacted their worldview. “Because how you feel about yourself changes everything!” Guest experts will bring insights on mental, physical and spiritual health. Dr. Lisa and Katie will be talking with therapists, scientists, doctors, life coaches and more! Walk away from each episode with new ways to learn t ...
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Overcome disordered eating and find peace with food.
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Balance Your Life Podcast is designed to inspire and empower you to become the best version of yourself, and to find bliss, peace and happiness. Each week I interview people who will share their health and wellness story, why they got started, the positive impact their practice has had in their life, tips and tricks to getting started, and why you should start your own journey too!
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Eating with stress, boredom, fear, loneliness, worry, anxiety or happiness are all ways we define emotional eating. The American Psychological Association reports that almost 40% of people have eaten in response to stress in the last 30 days. You are not alone. Each week, you can join Wendi Francis, emotional eating expert, to help YOU overcome your emotional overeating. If you want to finally find freedom from your food, weight, and body this is the podcast for you. Your time to become an O ...
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Episode 109 - All Things Related To Being A Woman with Mikayla Zazon
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We have special guest Mik Zazon, a body acceptance advocate and influencer, who opens up about her recovery journey from diet culture and eating disorders. Mik shares her powerful story of gaining weight, reclaiming her health, and challenging the toxic narratives we've been taught about our bodies. Tune in to hear her insights on body diversity, t…
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How to Break Up with the Toxic Weight loss Culture with Katie Bramett from WeShape
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Episode #235: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Katie Bramlett. Katie started WeShape with the intention of advocating for women to stop focusing on the number on the scale and instead put their energy and efforts towards a more meaningful intention such as movement, rest, and a deeper connection with self. She has a passion for…
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Wellness Journey Steps, Cold Plunging, Nontoxic Recs, Weight Loss, Supplements and More (Ask Me Anything!) – SOLO EPISODE
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Eisode #238: This week on Balance Your Life podcast it’s a solo episode! This is a round up of my Wellness Wednesday’s Ask Me Anything Q&A. Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and review the show! --…
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9 Reasons You're Binge Eating with Actionable Steps for Change
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Binge eating is not simply scoffing an extra biscuit, with your morning coffee break. Instead, it involves eating fast, an extremely large amount of food (more than you would eat for lunch or dinner). It’s usually in secret and can feel like a dissociative or ‘out of body’ experience. You are fully present and grounded on earth, but it can feel as …
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Fall Reset: Health and Wellness Updates, Personal Trends and More – SOLO EPISODE
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Episode #237: This week on Balance Your Life podcast it’s a solo episode! Inspired by the Fall Equinox and Autumn transition we are diving into my Health and Wellness, Personal, Food and Drink Reset Protocols to invite into your life for the Fall season. Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe…
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Unlocking Deeper Change in Eating Disorder Recovery, with Sabrina Magnan (Food Freedom Coach)
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Today I’m talking to Sabrina Magnan, a Food Freedom & Intuitive Eating Coach, based in Montreal, Canada. She helps chronic dieters heal their relationship with food & their bodies, and develop realistic and lasting health-promoting habits. Sabrina has been on her own food healing journey through her battle with orthorexia, disordered eating, body d…
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Episode 108 - Embracing Being Messy, But Free with Katie & Lisa
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Katie and Dr. Lisa get real about the messy, beautiful journey of self-discovery, shedding perfectionism, and embracing authenticity. Join them as they share personal stories, explore the challenges of life, and give women permission to be vulnerable and free—because real life isn't picture-perfect, and that's okay. Mentioned in this episode: Click…
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Nutrition and Fitness Protocols, and Holistic Tips for Optimal Heart Health with Hannah Mitchell
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Episode #236: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Hannah Mitchell. Hannah is a nurse practitioner and the founder and CEO of a Heart Health Coaches, a health and wellness coaching company with a focus on lifestyle medicine for cardiovascular health. She has dedicated her career in both conventional and lifestyle medicine to preven…
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Supporting Children with Food Neutrality with Katie Shepherd and Lara Paciorek (Food Explorers)
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Today I’m talking to Katie Shepherd and Lara Paciorek from Food Explorers based out of Connecticut and Massachusetts, USA. Katie founded Food Explorers in January 2018, after leaving a job as a Retail Dietitian with no back up plan. While that job wasn't the right fit, Katie discovered the joys of children’s cooking classes and how it combined her …
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Episode 107 - What Is Inclusive Fitness? With Ilya Parker PTA, CMES
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In this episode we are joined by Ilya Parker PTA, CMES, founder of Decolonizing Fitness, to discuss how fitness intersects with societal power, privilege, and oppression. Ilya shares their journey in creating inclusive, anti-diet, fat-affirming, and accessible fitness spaces. They also highlight the importance of valuing lived experience over exper…
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A Deep Dive into ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) with Dr. Marianne Miller
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Today, I’m talking to Dr. Marianne Miller (all the way from San Diego) who has been in the mental health field for 27 years and has specialised in eating disorders for the last 12 years. Marianne was a full-time academic for 12 years and had a part-time eating disorder practice for much of that time (until she left the university) and went into pri…
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Episode 106 - The Red & Green Flags Of Holistic Medicine With Brehan Crawford
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Join us on this special episode as we dive into the world of holistic wellness and modern medicine with Brehan Crawford, a seasoned practitioner of Oriental Medicine and co-founder of Chorus. Explore the red and green flags in alternative health, the importance of staying flexible between different medical approaches, and why balance is key to achi…
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5 Easy and Healthy Nontoxic Swaps You Can Make in Your Life – SOLO EPISODE
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Episode #234: This week on Balance Your Life podcast it’s a solo episode! I am giving you 5 easy and simple healthy nontoxic swaps you can implement into your life starting today. You can easily pick one of these and implement into your life, or you can do all five andreally move the needle forward in starting your nontoxic healthy lifestyle. Sprea…
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A Deep Dive into Healing Chronic Pain, Trauma and Anxiety with Ella Matthews
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Today I’m talking to Ella Matthews founder of Breath Body Mind. Ella is a West London Hypnotherapist specialising in Chronic Pain, Trauma and Anxiety Ella is also a Pain Neuroscience Educator, Buteyko Breathing Instructor, TRE (Trauma and Tension Release Exercise) Provider, NLP Master Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and Health Coach. She has over 20 yea…
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Episode 105 - Taking The Shame Out Of Sex with Amy Baldwin
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In this episode of the WeShape podcast, we explore the journey of reclaiming your sexuality and breaking free from societal judgments with certified sex educator, sex and relationship coach, and co-host of the Shameless Sex podcast, Amy Baldwin. From embracing your unique desires to understanding the impact of shame, we dive deep into how connectin…
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A Deep Dive into Control as Coping and Eating Disorders
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I think that it's a cliche to say that eating disorders are all about control. I guess it is a cliche for a good reason - an eating disorder can be a coping strategy and life-raft to cling to, when life throws its unpredictable turbulence at your door. In this podcast, I talk about an eating disorder as a coping strategy, exploring feeling in contr…
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Episode 104 - Reclaiming Your Power As A Woman With Dr. Amanda Hanson
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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of female empowerment with the remarkable Dr. Amanda Hanson, also known as the Midlife Muse. Dr. Hanson, a renowned psychologist, speaker, and author, shares her journey of breaking free from patriarchal norms and redefining womanhood. We explore the impact of toxic beauty standards, how societal expecta…
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The Difference Between “Clean Beauty” and “Green Beauty”, Product Recommendations for All Skin Types, and Ingredients to Avoid in Your Beauty Routine with Maria Velve RE-RELEASE
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233: The Difference Between “Clean Beauty” and“Green Beauty”, Product Recommendations for All Skin Types, and Ingredients to Avoid in Your Beauty Routine with Maria Velve RE-RELEASE This week on the podcast I am joined by MariaVelve. Maria is a passionate certified makeup artist and green beauty expert who believes what you put on your skin should …
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Supporting Children and Teens in Navigating a Healthy Relationship with Food and Body, with Heidi Schauster
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Today I’m talking to Heidi Schauster, MS, RD, LDN, CEDS-S, SEP who is a nutrition therapist and Somatic Experiencing (SE)™ Practitioner who has specialised in eating and body image concerns for nearly 30 years. She provides individual and group counselling and clinical supervision/consultation and is particularly interested in the intersection betw…
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Episode 103 - Reclaim Your Period, Fertility, And Overall Well-Being With Cynthia Donovan, MS, RDN
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Cynthia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist(@ period.nutritionist) with over 10 years of extensive experience in the field. Her primary focus lies in serving women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, employing her expertise to assist them in regaining their period, restoring their fertility and truly becoming healthy. Passionate about this cause from …
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How to Use Your Blood Type to Optimize Nutrition and Health, Detoxing the Body, and Why Supplementation is a Necessity with Martin Pytela
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#232: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Martin Pytela. Martin is a proven functional medicine expert and Metabolic Typing coach. His Mission is “Restoring Vitality to You and The Planet.” Martin uses his vast knowledge and experience to help thousands around the world discover how they can improve their health. On this episode w…
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Getting Started on an Eating Disorder Recovery Journey
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In this episode, I explore getting started on the recovery road. This is an old episode re-shared - one that has had many downloads! It can be daunting and overwhelming to even think about acknowledging the existence of an eating problem to yourself, let alone taking steps to manage it. I talk you through some initial steps to support you and offer…
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Episode 102 - Nurturing A Healthy Bond With Food In Children With Nicole Cruz
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This episode, we are joined again by Nicole Cruz - Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Coach! She shares her diet-free approach to raising empowered eaters and how we can regain and strengthen our children’s relationship with food as well as our own. We will discuss dismantling fear-based language around food, navigating food/body relationshi…
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#231. This week on Balance Your Life podcast it’s a solo episode! I am updating you on our Eczema journey, andthe things we have currently done to heal it holistically! Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to…
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A Deep Dive into Body Image with Dr. Charlotte Markey
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Today I’m talking to Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., who is a world-leading expert in body image research, having studied body image and eating behaviors for nearly three decades. She is passionate about understanding how to help people have a healthy relationship with their body and food. Charlotte is a psychology professor at Rutgers University and a re…
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Episode 101 - Redefining The Word “Healthy” With Dylan Murphy
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In this episode we are joined by Registered Dietition Dylan Murphy. Dylan is passionate about helping people break outside the societal ideals for body size and diet, and in turn, helping people (re)connect with their bodies so they can live a flourishing life. Here, we challenge conventional beliefs about body size, health, and self-image. Tune in…
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My Current Holistic Beauty Practices and Rituals - SOLO EPISODE
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#230: This week on Balance Your Life podcast it’s a solo episode! I am discussing all of my current favouriteholistic beauty practices, rituals, and products. Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and …
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Changing the World in Fitness: Mentality, Body Neutrality and Personalised Movement, with Katie Bramlett (WeShape)
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Today I have a returning guest to the podcast I’m talking to Katie Bramlett from the company WeShape – a movement-based fitness product, inspired with the intention of advocating for people to stop focusing on the number on the scale and instead putting their energy and efforts towards something more meaningful. Katie worked previously in the more …
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Episode 100 - Radical Self Love: Your Roadmap To Confidence, Purpose, And Authenticity With Khanyisa Mnyaka
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This week, we speak with Coach Khanyisa Mnyaka, a certified Life Coach, Author, TEDx Speaker and Content Creator. Just like in her book, Khanyisa taps into her own life and with vulnerability and storytelling guides us into living more empowered and authentic lives. Together, we explore the challenges of navigating modern relationships amidst socie…
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The Best Kept Holistic Beauty Secrets, The Skin and Gut Health Connection, and Simplifying Your Skincare Routine with Nadine Artemis
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#229: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Nadine Artemis. Nadine is the author of two books including Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care. She is the creator of Living Libations, a luxury line of organic wild-crafted non-GMO serums, elixirs, and essential oils for those seeking the purest of the pure botanical natural health,…
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16 Ways to Actually Love Yourself, When you Have No Idea Where to Begin
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This episode was first published in the summer of 2021 and has proved to be one of my most popular episodes! Apologies for a re-share - I hope that you enjoy it, either for a first listen or a great reminder of how to put self-love into practice. A new episode will be back next week. The episode is inspired by an article by Laura Jane Williams who …
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Episode 99 - How To Navigate Your Feelings Without Confusion Or Overwhelm
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This week we speak about emotional intelligence and personal growth with emotions coach and founder of Kaleidoscope (an emotional wellness company), Eliah Prichard. Join us as we delve into the profound impact of childhood conditioning on emotional processing, the stigma surrounding emotions, and practical strategies for embracing and understanding…
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Wellness Tips, Beauty Secrets, Adaptogens and Supplements, and the Birth of Fungiments with Actress Maria Camilla Giraldo
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#228: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Maria Camila Giraldo, a Colombian-born actress andentrepreneur. Beyond her acting career, Maria is also the driving force behind Fungiments, a mushroom supplement brand she founded and leads as CEO.Fungiments offers a range of innovative products aimed at promoting well-being through natur…
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Eating Disorders and Body Image: Research, Teaching Students and Inspiring Change, with Dr. Kamila Irvine
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Today I’m talking to Dr. Kamila Irvine who is senior lecturer in Psychology at Lincoln University. Kamila specialises in body image and eating disorders and is particularly interested in perceptual body image and size/shape estimation. Kamila completed her PhD at Northumbria University, focusing on body image and then worked as a Teaching Fellow at…
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Episode 98 - Feel Lighter When You Stand In Your Own Truth With Kristina Kuzmic
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Join us on a journey of authenticity and mental health awareness with Kristina Kuzmic. In candid conversations, we explore breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, releasing the pressure of societal expectations, and embracing vulnerability in parenting and personal growth. From challenging the 'fix it' mentality to encouraging self-trust and…
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#227: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by my husband, Brad! In honour of baby Hendrix’s first birthday we are doing an episode on what this past year has been like for us; the ups, the downs, the regressions, the lessons, and everything in between! Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget …
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Working with Neuro-divergent Individuals and Eating Disorders, with Cara Byrne
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Today I have a returning guest to the podcast and I’m talking with Cara Byrne – an integrative humanistic psychotherapist based in Ireland. She is the founder of Hike Psych – offering walking and talking therapy in nature for her clients, combining her love of nature and psychotherapy. Cara has always been fascinated by other human beings and the e…
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Episode 97 - Living By Design And Not By Default With Kate House
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This week we are joined by Behavior Change Specialist and Holistic Health Coach, Kate House. We dive into a vulnerable conversation and discover how to navigate change, find deep meaning in your goals, and replace external pressures with true desires. Kate helps us define what living by design and not by default means and setting goals with soul! T…
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Everything You Need to Know About Red Light Therapy with Landon Schiller and Cameron Stajer the Founders of Kala Therapy RE-RELEASE
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#226: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Landon Schiller and Cameron Stajer. Landon and Cameron are the founders of Kala Therapy whose mission it is to bring the incredible benefits of Light Therapy to the convenience of your home so you can live a healthier, happier life. Both of them are both former athletes from Toronto Canada…
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Managing your eating throughout the day can feel easier, due to distraction and busyness. You may feel less prone to out-of-control eating or mindless snacking. But, evenings can be a whole different story! After an exhausting day you might be feeling at the end of your tether. What to do with this final hour or two so before you go to bed? You may…
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Episode 96 - Changing The Narrative Of What Healthy Looks Like With Coach Ali Sempek
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This week, we are joined by Ali Sempek. Coach Ali is an Internationally Certified Wellness Coach and Founder/CEO of her own women’s empowerment company, Ask Coach Ali. Join us as we dive deep into the complex world of body image, self-worth, and the pervasive influence of diet culture. Ali helps us change the narrative of what healthy looks like as…
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The Science Behind Acne, Skin Microbiome Health, and Acne Safe Skincare with Dr. Yug Varma
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#225: This week on the podcast I am joined by Yug Varma PhD. Yug is a skin and acne expert, and is the Cofounder and CEO of Phyla, the world’s most advanced probiotic acne system. He has 10+ years of microbiome research experience including an extensive background in bio-organic chemistry, microbiology, and synthetic biology. Dr. Varma received his…
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Finding Surrender, Freedom and Healing in Eating Disorder Recovery with Rebecca Amis
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Today I’m talking to Rebecca Amis - a woman on a transformative journey of eating disorder recovery and empowerment. Rebecca’s life's path has been shaped by profound blessings and challenges, including battling an eating disorder. Rebecca was raised in a large family heavily influenced by a diet culture society where image, food, and perfectionism…
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Episode 95 - A Deeper Discussion Around Nutrition With Jenn Trepeck
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We are joined this week by Jenn Trepeck as we dive deep into the myths and misconceptions surrounding health metrics and nutritional guidelines. We begin by debunking the Body Mass Index (BMI), highlight the historical context of nutrition guidelines, and reveal how the traditional food pyramid and dietary labels are rooted more in economic interes…
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Finding Re-connection with Body, Inner Wisdom and Intuition in Eating Disorder Recovery with Flurina Thali
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Today I’m talking to Flurina Thali who is an osteopath, coach, lecturer, researcher, dancer, artist and host of the podcast, ‘The Breathing Body’. She is also someone who suffered from an eating disorder for many years - and found healing through movement, body awareness and rediscovering the fascination and miracle our bodies express every day. Sh…
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Episode 94 - Movement vs. Exercise: Rethinking How and Why We Need to Move With Katy Bowman
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This week we have biomechanist and bestselling author of the new book My Perfect Movement Plan Katy Bowman joining us to talk about changing the way we move and think about our need for movement. Together, we explore the difference between movement versus exercise and how aligning your fitness routine with your unique objectives is essential. Learn…
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Understanding Grief in Eating Disorder Recovery with Brooke Carlson
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Today I’m talking to Brooke Carlson, an eating disorder therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counsellor, working primarily with adolescents and young adults and based in Minnesota, USA. Brooke has worked for a nationwide eating disorder treatment centre for three years called The Emily Program. She was an outpatient therapist and partial ho…
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Episode 93 - Breaking the Cycle: Motherhood Mental Load & Burnout With Samantha Kelly
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In this Feeling Lighter episode, we are joined by Sam Kelly, a therapist turned feminist coach for mothers. She empowers families to share the mental load together as a whole family team and break the cycle of motherhood burnout. This conversation provides ways to reshape family dynamics, redistribute domestic responsibilities equally, and raise ki…
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The Benefits of Fascia and How It Plays a Critical Role in Our Movement and Overall Health with Julia Blackwell
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#224: This week on the podcast I am joined by JuliaBlackwell. Julia is a fascia release practitioner, educator, and creator of The Fascia Remedy. Julia was born with severe nerve damage to her right shoulder and grew up going through the broken Western medicine system. After 23 years of being told her condition would never improve and feeling no la…
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How to Overcome People Pleasing with Psychotherapist, Emma Reed-Turrell
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Today, I’m re-releasing an old episode from 2021 when I spoke with Emma Reed Turrell – psychotherapist, author, speaker and podcaster. Emma grew up near Portsmouth and went on to read English at Queens’ College, Cambridge. Following ten years working in business, she returned to her earlier passion for psychology and retrained as a psychotherapist.…
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