A Considered Life

What if the secret to a long, fulfilling life isn't just in what you eat or how you move, but why you wake up in the morning? This episode dives into how having a strong sense of purpose can extend not only our years but the quality of our lives.

In this episode, we dive barefoot into earth grounding, a natural wellness practice which is considered an alternative therapy. Could simply standing barefoot on the ground really reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and boost your mood? We explore researched-backed benefits as well as surprising anecdotal stories using this practice. Plus, we trialed earth grounding for a week ourselves and share our honest observations of the experience. We hope you'll tune in to hear our thoughts on this free and easy wellness practice.

In this special recap episode of A Considered Life, we reflect on the information we have learnt thus far and the changes we've been able to sustain and areas we still need to improve. From the power of sunlight, fasting, and cold exposure, to the deeper effects of breathwork, sleep, and movement, we revisit our journey to a more considered life. We also discuss what we learnt about our bodies natural detox systems, bone strength and mobility, as well as modern toxins like plastics, additives, GMOs, processed meats, and toxic beauty products. Join us as we look back, take stock, and our plans moving forward.

In this episode, we uncover the toxic truth behind common skincare and beauty products. Many are hiding hormone-disrupting chemicals. From endocrine disruptors to carcinogens, we explore the hidden ingredients that are causing health problems. We also turn to expert toxicologist Dr. Yvonne Burkart for actionable tips on how to spot and avoid these harmful chemicals.

Are we doing enough to protect our bones? In this episode, we look into the science of bone health and how we can effect our skeletal strength, no matter our age.

Join us as we discuss the importance of vitamin D3 and K2 in support of calcium absorption. We also discuss the best types of exercise that can further support healthy bones.

In this episode, we dive into the science and experience of deliberate cold exposure. From boosted mood to improved resilience, we unpack the potential benefits of getting cold on purpose. We also share our personal experiences of cold showers as a form of cold exposure and discuss whether this is something we'll stick with in our daily routines. Tune in to find out if the chill is worth the thrill!

In this episode, we discuss staying active and mobile as we age because it will give us independence and better quality of life as we age. We discuss how we are going to maintain our strength, flexibility, and mobility.

In this week's episode we discuss what we have learnt about lifestyle changes to help support our body's natural detoxification. It's all about daily lifestyle habits and not any detox trends or fads that promise a quick fix.

In today's episode we discuss ultra processed foods, additives and GMO's and the effects that these have on our bodies. We also review the Yuka app and other options that we have used to help us make more considered choices.

Micro and nano plastics are everywhere in our environment. So are the chemicals that hold them together and PFAS, which are known as forever chemicals. We discuss what happens to them in our bodies, what our bodies can do to remove them and what health issues they are linked to. Have a listen and join the conversation.