Real Conversations about things that Matter All things life and health - physical health, nutrition, mindset, mental health, connection plus society and culture with Fiona Kane, experienced and qualified Nutritionist, Holistic Counsellor and Mind Body Eating Coach Frank discussions about how to achieve physical and mental well being. I talk about all things wellness including nutrition, exercise, physical and mental health, relationships, connections, grief, success and failure and much more ...
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Episode 83 Healing and Transformation: Sam's Mental Health Journey
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Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Sam Ebblewhite, a somatic sexologist and intuitive healer, who shares her transformative mental health journey. This story begins with growing up in a family grappling with alcohol-related dysfunction as the eldest child. We discuss how Sam sought help through counselling and over time explored various trad…
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Episode 82 The Nuanced Implications of Sexual Freedom
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Can sexual liberation truly be empowering if we overlook its consequences? In this episode I begin to unravel the complexities of modern feminism and the pivotal concept of choice for women. Through the lens of popular culture phenomena like "Sex and the City," I delve into the nuanced implications of sexual freedom, emphasising the importance of u…
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Episode 81 The Hidden Costs of Performative Empathy: Embracing Honesty for Real Connection
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In this episode I challenge the sincerity behind performative empathy, urging listeners to look beyond polished personas and focus on genuine actions. Join me as I dissect the difference between words and deeds, inspired by the wise words of Thomas Sowell. I explore the significance of surrounding ourselves with friends who are honest and have inte…
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Episode 80 The Healing Power of Community: Lauren's Inspiring Path to Vibrant Living
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What happens when a high-stress corporate career leads to a life-changing path in holistic wellness? Lauren Short, founder of Heart of the Hunter, joins us to share her incredible journey from credit management in London to holistic health in the beautiful Hunter Valley. Inspired by her grandfather’s dementia journey, Lauren turned to nutrition, lo…
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Episode 79 Honouring Individual Journeys in Relationships
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Join me in this episode of the Wellness Connection as I navigate relationships and how to know when to accept a situation and back off. Understand when does your influence help a situation, person or relationship and when it just causes strain and exhaustion? Through self-reflection and a mindful approach to our actions, beliefs, and expectations, …
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Episode 78 Navigating Difficult Conversations and Conflict Using Curiosity
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What happens when a simple Facebook post unravels into a heated argument with a close friend? In this episode I discuss a recent experience that underscores the challenges of navigating difficult conversations in today's divided world. Discover the importance of open dialogue, and why it's essential to focus on the topic rather than attacking the p…
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Episode 77 Living Through Loss: Reflections Inspired by Nick Cave
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We become creatures of loss as we get older. Grief is a universal experience that touches us all, but how do we navigate it? As I reflect on the poignant words of Nick Cave and the profound losses he has endured. In this episode I aim to shed light on the inevitability of loss and how we can learn to live with it. I discuss how Nick has managed to …
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Episode 76 The Truth About Eggs and Cholesterol
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Ever wondered if everything you've heard about eggs and cholesterol is actually true? Prepare to have your misconceptions shattered and discover the nutritional powerhouse that is the humble egg. In this episode I discuss truth about eggs, clearing up myths about their cholesterol content, and explaining the essential role cholesterol plays in our …
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Episode 75 Greater attention needs to be paid to malnutrition in the sick and elderly
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As many as half of all patients admitted to hospital and other healthcare facilities are malnourished and this can have dire consequences. This is the conclusion of a review article by researchers from Uppsala University and the University of Gothenburg published in the New England Journal of Medicine. In this episode I discuss how we often fail to…
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Episode 74 Protecting Your Energy: How to Handle Interactions with "Energy Vampires"
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Have you ever felt completely drained after spending time with certain people? Uncover the strategies for protecting your energy in our latest episode. I reveal how to recognise and manage interactions with "energy-sucking vampires." These individuals, often unknowingly, tap into your energy to recharge themselves, leaving you exhausted and emotion…
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Episode 73 Overcoming Adversity Hazem's Story: Fighter Pilot to Coffee Roaster & Disability Advocate
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What would you do if life as you knew it changed in an instant? In this episode I chat with Hazem Slater, a former fighter pilot whose world turned upside down due to osteosarcoma, which ultimately lead to triplegia. Hazem Slater's journey is one of resilience and determination. Diagnosed with spinal osteosarcoma at the age of 14, Hazem overcame th…
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Episode 72 The Hidden Dangers of the Dad Bod
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Is the charming "dad bod" silently jeopardizing your health? In this episode, I discuss the health risks of carrying extra abdominal weight. Discover how visceral fat, which accumulates around your organs, paves the way for conditions like fatty liver disease, diabetes, and heart disease. I also discuss the things that men can do to support healthy…
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Episode 71 What the Japanese Can Teach us About Eating Mindfully and Living Purposefully
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Why do the Japanese live longer and healthier lives despite high carbohydrate consumption? What do they do differently to those of us in places like USA, UK and Australia? One reason is their practice of "Hara Hachi Bu", which is eating until you're 80% full. I explore this concept and discuss some of the other differences in diet and lifestyle tha…
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Episode 70 Latest Nutrition News: Olympic Village Meals and Lab Grown Meat
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In this episode I discuss the latest in nutrition news. The Paris Olympics have already run out of eggs and chicken, overestimating the demand for plant based meals or underestimating the need for animal proteins? Michelin star chefs have made a very French Olympic Village menu with gourmet dishes, moving away from fast food staples like McDonald's…
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Episode 69 Transform Your Skin Health with Nutrition
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This episode explores nutrition for healthy skin. Beauty really does come from the inside! Discover why your diet plays a pivotal role, and learn about the skin-loving nutrients like vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin C found in everyday foods. I also discuss what has an aging and detrimental effect on your skin and what skincare I use. This is my favour…
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Episode 68 Are You Activating Your Life Force?
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In this episode I discuss the concept of "activating your life force" by fostering a healthy relationship with your physical body through proper diet, sleep, and exercise. I discuss the simple re-framing of nourishing your body and what a difference it can make to how you approach your physical and mental health. I also discuss the power of languag…
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Episode 67 Are Multivitamins Worth the Investment?
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Can multivitamins really add years to your life, or are they just another health myth? In this episode, I explore the controversial findings from a recent study involving 400,000 adults. I delve into the undeniable benefits of targeted supplements designed to address specific nutritional gaps. I discuss the risks and benefits of taking supplements …
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Episode 66 Identifying and Managing Gluten Disorders
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In this episode I demystify coeliac disease and non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. From severe nutrient deficiencies to digestive symptoms; I explain some common signs and symptoms. Managing a gluten-free diet can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. I give you some practical advice about what a gluten free diet looks like. I explain the diff…
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Episode 65 Happy Birthday to Me: What I Have Learned in 53 years
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In this episode, I celebrate my 53rd birthday by sharing some life lessons and personal reflections. This includes my discussion of the challenges tied to body image and self-acceptance, especially during life transitions like menopause. I open up about my own struggles with weight and body perception as a Nutritionist. I also discuss some of my re…
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Episode 64 Is Ozempic the Weight Loss Solution We've Been Waiting For?
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Can a single medication truly offer a miraculous solution to weight loss? Join me as I unravel the complexities behind semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, and its surge in popularity. This podcast is a summary of some of my recent reading on the subject, it is not medical advice, it is just beginning a conversation that should ultimately happen wit…
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Episode 63 Celebrating Men’s Health Week: Nutrition, Lifestyle and Relationships
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In this episode on International Men's Health Week I talk about men's physical and mental health. With heart disease being the leading cause of death and mental health issues like anxiety and depression on the rise, I unpack the critical need for awareness and proactive health measures. Discover the essential role of nutrition in supporting men's w…
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Episode 62 Can Red Meat be the Answer to Autoimmune Challenges
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Have you ever wondered if an unconventional diet could be the key to overcoming your food sensitivities? In this episode I give my opinion on The Lion Diet. Dietary choices have consequences. What does the microbiome in your gut have to do with your food sensitivities and overall health? How does your diet effect your microbiome? What do you need t…
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Episode 61 Is it true that healthy foods all taste bad?
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In this episode, I debunk the myth that equates healthy with tasteless. We often tell ourselves stories that are simply not true, and definitely not helpful. These stories may seem true for us because we are eating foods drowning in tomato or barbecue sauce; and in general eating lots of high sugar and high salt foods that are engineered to encoura…
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Episode 60 Diet and Lifestyle to Support Brain Health
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In 2023, it was estimated that there were 411,100 Australians living with dementia. Based on estimates, this is equivalent to 15 people with dementia per 1,000 Australians, which increases to 84 people with dementia per 1,000 Australians aged 65 and over. * As a 52 year old who lives with brain damage causes by some small strokes in my 20s, brain h…
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Episode 59 Harnessing Resilience and Neuroplasticity in Overcoming Auditory Processing Disorder
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Have you ever witnessed a child's tenacity when learning to walk, the unrelenting trial and error? That same resilience is the heart of our latest episode, where Monique Peters and I explore the challenges of auditory processing disorder. Monique opens up about her son's challenging journey, from the onset of a stutter to facing educational hurdles…
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Episode 58 Bone Health: Is it Only About Calcium?
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Navigating the nutritional needs for robust bones and muscles. This information is useful for any age, however it becomes more vital as we age, particular women to understand how to maintain healthy muscle and bone. This is what allows us to have strength, function and independence for as long as possible. I discuss the synergy of vitamin D and vit…
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Episode 57 Have you been buried or planted? Overcoming Setbacks
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Living with chronic health issues can be really frustrating and confusing. In this episode I discuss some of my own current challenges to explore the meaning in struggle and challenge in the hopes that we can all learn how to reduce how much time we can be stuck in the quagmire of "its not fair" and "I quit" in relation to life's challenges. It is …
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Episode 56 The Truth About Nutrition Science: is it influenced by Ideology?
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Should you pay attention to the headlines about nutrition science? In this episode I challenge popular misconceptions about nutrition and explain why you need to practice critical thinking about nutrition news and documentarys. How do you know when it is based on science or if the outcome has been decided first? I also discuss the factors beyond di…
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Episode 55 Look For the Helpers - Sydney Reeling after Horrific Attacks
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As we grapple with the horror and heartache of recent violent attacks in Sydney (my hometown), I share the words of Fred Rogers who once reminded us to seek out the helpers in times of disaster. I also discuss practical measures to protect your mental well-being and that of our children, in an era where graphic images are but a scroll away—offering…
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Episode 54 The Power of Daily Habits in Achieving Health Goals
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In this episode I focus on one of the the secrets to achieving health goals; the power of daily habits. By concentrating on what we can add to our lives, rather than what we want to eliminate, we set the stage for natural and sustainable change. Forget the fleeting allure of the quick fix; commit to the slow and deliberate march towards a healthier…
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Episode 53 Managing Health Anxiety: I thought I was having another stroke!
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Navigating Anxiety Management: a personal story and useful tip It is one thing to have fear around something happening that is very unlikely, it is a whole other thing to have fear around something happening again. You can't console yourself with "that can't happen" when you have already experienced that it can, and does happen! I live with the res…
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Episode 52 Food Freedom: Embracing Personal Choice
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You can't eat that! In this episode I discuss language around food and the power of agency and choice. I explore the distinction between emotional reactions and conscious choices when it comes to nutrition, How do you honour the inner child, but not put her in the driver's seat? Striking a balance that honors our body's needs and our soul's craving…
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Episode 51 Shaping Independent Youths in an Overprotected Society
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Are we coddling our youth into a state of emotional fragility? This is my question in today's episode; I explore the effects of 'safetyism' and the well intentioned but potentially harmful trend of creating 'safe spaces' and focusing too heavily on feelings. I scrutinise the rise of unearned praise and its link to narcissism, and explain how compet…
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Episode 50 We Need to Discuss the Unique Challenges Faced by Today's Youth
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Are we fully grasping the cultural currents shaping our youth's physical and mental health? Young people have never been so anxious and depressed, in this episode I begin to delve into the many factors that I believe are contributing to these issues. I don't know it all and I don't have all the answers, however I believe it is important we start ta…
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Episode 49 Finding Freedom from Addiction
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Struggling with addiction? My latest conversation with Margaret Muscat from Hilltop Hypnotherapy is an enlightening exploration of the transformative power of strategic psychotherapy and hypnotherapy. Margaret's own battles with anxiety and depression lend a deeply personal touch to her work, as she guides individuals through the complexities of ad…
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Episode 48 Harnessing Movement for Anxiety and Depression Relief
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A recent systematic review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine came to the conclusion that physical activity should be a mainstay approach in the management of depression, anxiety and psychological distress. In this episode I discuss this and other aspects of self-care can impact on our mental health. It is important to understand t…
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Episode 47 Health-ism: good or bad?
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What is Health-ism? I've noticed this word being used more regularly, here is my take on it.... In this culture there are unhealthy obsessions with health and unhealthy acceptance or maybe even affirmation and encouragement of poor health; in my opinion, both are a problematic. In this episode, I explore health-ism, is it good or bad? I look for a …
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Episode 46 Nutritional Deficiencies: you may recognise these symptoms!
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In this episode I zoom in on the unsung heroes of our diet – vitamins and minerals. From the mighty zinc that supports your immune system and heals wounds to the magnesium that helps with muscle cramps, sleep and stress. Learn about the foods that are rich in these nutrients and understand why absorbing them is just as critical as eating them. You …
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Episode 45 Harnessing Self-Discipline for a Healthier, Happier Life
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In this episode I discuss the truth about self-discipline and freedom, what does it really mean and how can you harness it to support your life and health goals? In my opinion, the wrong interpretation of these words leads to us sabotaging our goals. I discuss how the sacrifices we make today are investments in our future freedom. Delving into how …
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Episode 44 The Art of Listening: Interpreting Body Signals and Cravings
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Are you quick to blame certain foods for your digestive woes? What if I told you, it’s not always the food that’s the culprit? I have always taught my clients to listen to their body and see which foods sit well and which foods don't. It is not as simple however, as blaming the food for the symptom. It is important to look beyond that, and rule out…
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Episode 43 A Second Chance at Life: Unpacking Simone's Stroke, Recovery and Lessons
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Picture this - you're fit as a fiddle, at the peak of your health, and then you experience a stroke at the age of 35. This isn't a hypothetical scenario, but the life-altering reality of my guest on today's episode, Simone Gisondi. Simone's stroke, coupled with a failing marriage, pushed her to her limits. Simone takes us through her journey (wait …
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Episode 42 The Body Positivity Movement - Good or Bad?
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The Body Positivity Movement; which was promising early on, now has some toxic elements to it. In this episode I explore the good, bad and ugly of this movement and what is truly means to be body positive. Learn more about booking a nutrition consultation with Fiona: https://informedhealth.com.au/ Learn more about Fiona's speaking and media service…
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Episode 41 Exploring Body Respect and Connection and the Power of Gratitude with Iris Angellys
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In today's episode, I'm in conversation with Iris Angellys, author of the book Your Body Is the Portal to Your Soul". We discuss the importance of treating our bodies with respect an even reverence, as if they are deserving of care (because they are)! We discuss the concept of aging gracefully and confidently and societal beauty standards. Iris and…
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Episode 40 Making Your New Year's Resolutions Stick: Strategies for Achieving Health Goals
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Ready to transform your New Year's resolutions into a successful reality? In this episode I explain common things that get in the way of achieving health goals and a different approach to support your success. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year! Learn more about booking a nutrition consultation with Fiona: https://informedhealth.com.au/ Learn…
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Episode 39 Postpartum Anxiety: A Journey of Self-Talk, Self-Compassion and Transformation
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Join me as I engage in a sincere, heartfelt conversation with our guest, Shelly Bortolotto, an Australian coach residing in Canada, who bravely lays bare her personal struggles with postpartum anxiety. We navigate through her journey, shedding light on her experiences with Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (DMER) intertwined with postpartum anxiety, a…
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Balancing Looking After Your Health and Enjoying the Christmas Holidays
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Ready to enjoy the festive season without compromising your health and well-being? In this episode, I guide you through maintaining a balanced lifestyle during the extended holiday season. You can fully engage in the celebrations, while still making informed decisions about your food and alcohol intake. Say goodbye to the shame spiral that often fo…
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Episode 38 Personal Growth in the Age of Instant Gratification: Finding Identity and Meaning
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Is your identity largely shaped by the responsibilities you shoulder and the meaning you find in life? I dissect this thought-provoking question in this episode. I venture into the world of finding self-worth and finding meaning in life, not through instant gratification, but by embracing the challenges that come with responsibility. I also discuss…
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Episode 37 Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue: Khadine's Insights on the Healing Journey
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Picture this; an active massage therapist suddenly crippled by a anxiety, leading to a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder. This was Khadine Aharon's reality. On this episode we follow her as she navigates through life, from being unable to work to graduating from TAFE and eventually unive…
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Episode 36 Taking the Wheel: Your Guide to Finding the Motivation to Manage Your Health
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Are you ready to shift gears and take control of your health? Join me as I navigate the key to being motivated to make lifestyle changes. I share personal and professional insights and experiences, and offer you the tools you need to steer yourself towards a healthier, happier lifestyle. I explore the power of motivation and how it impacts our jour…
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Episode 35 Demystifying Hunger: Understanding Body Signals for Healthier Eating Habits
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Ever wondered why you reach for that sugar hit at 3pm, no matter how hard you resist? In this episode I discuss the body's signals and how, in our busy lives, we sometimes lose touch with these vital cues. Our bodies talk, but are we listening? I'll share how many of my clients have identified and changed their unconscious eating habits which were …
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