We are thrilled to present to you one of the most captivating conversations we've ever had the privilege of being a part of. In this week's episode, Alex and Tegan had the pleasure of sitting down with Jacinta, who graciously opened up about her extraordinary journey as a gestational surrogate mother. We feel so grateful to Jacinta for generously sharing her story, and it truly was an honour to delve into such a remarkable and heartfelt experience.

Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Alex Whittington a freelance feature writer, producer, the owner of Hey Al! Productions, and a mum of three. We aim to discuss not only the issues that affect us as women - but also how the issues we deal with, and how we respond, can affect those we influence - our kids, our nephews and nieces, our siblings, our cousins, our godchildren, our best friend's kids. We are committed to opening a dialogue where we explore generational patterns in the health, movement and mindset space, and make real change.

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Show Notes

Marcus Pearce: https://www.instagram.com/marcusdpearce/

Darling, Shine!: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yWbR3SByoo1GBJRu0hS1Z?si=tWPeGt3LTqeVTdm_8PnhWQ

Credits

Hosts: Tegan Padget and Alex Whittington

Producer: Hey Al! Productions

Original Concept: Tegan Padget

Audio Production: Alex Whittington

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This week on Bread and Better, Alex and Tegan explore ways of preparing our bodies for the future (Grandma versions if you will), drawing inspiration from longevity concepts and the impact of menopause on women's bodies. Tegan emphasises intrinsic motivation and simple lifestyle choices for overall well-being, offering practical tips on movement, tracking steps, and protein intake. Tune in for a compelling mix of insights and passionate encouragement towards a future filled with health and vitality. 

Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Alex Whittington a freelance feature writer, producer, the owner of Hey Al! Productions, and a mum of three. We aim to discuss not only the issues that affect us as women - but also how the issues we deal with, and how we respond, can affect those we influence - our kids, our nephews and nieces, our siblings, our cousins, our godchildren, our best friend's kids. We are committed to opening a dialogue where we explore generational patterns in the health, movement and mindset space, and make real change.

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Show Notes

Marcus Pearce: https://www.instagram.com/marcusdpearce/

Darling, Shine!: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yWbR3SByoo1GBJRu0hS1Z?si=tWPeGt3LTqeVTdm_8PnhWQ

Credits

Hosts: Tegan Padget and Alex Whittington

Producer: Alex Whittington

Original Concept: Tegan Padget

Audio Production: Alex Whittington

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This week on Bread and Better, Tegan sits down with Alex’s husband Kev, for a candid conversation about supporting a partner with a mental illness. Kev shares the things he has learnt in their 16-year relationship and how he helped Alex navigate her bipolar diagnosis. 

Content Warning: We would like to issue a content warning for this episode as it addresses sensitive topics related to mental health issues and suicide. 

Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Alex Whittington a freelance feature writer, producer, the owner of Hey Al! Productions, and a mum of three. We aim to discuss not only the issues that affect us as women - but also how the issues we deal with, and how we respond, can affect those we influence - our kids, our nephews and nieces, our siblings, our cousins, our godchildren, our best friend's kids. We are committed to opening a dialogue where we explore generational patterns in the health, movement and mindset space, and make real change.

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Show Notes

Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au or call 13 11 14

What is Epigenetic’s: https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/1999235/Epigenetics-how-experiences-influence-our-genes_web.pdf

Credits

Hosts: Tegan Padget and Alex Whittington

Producer: Alex Whittington

Original Concept: Tegan Padget

Audio Production: Alex Whittington

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What is confidence and how do we cultivate it? Join Al and Tegs this week as they explore what it means to be confident. They’ll share the things they feel confident in and the areas in life where they are anything, but! If you’re in the mood for a giggle, this is the episode for you as the girls bring some truly unhinged New Year energy to the recording! 

Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Alex Whittington a freelance feature writer, producer, the owner of Hey Al! Productions, and a mum of three. We aim to discuss not only the issues that affect us as women - but also how the issues we deal with, and how we respond, can affect those we influence - our kids, our nephews and nieces, our siblings, our cousins, our godchildren, our best friend's kids. We are committed to opening a dialogue where we explore generational patterns in the health, movement and mindset space, and make real change.

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Credits

Hosts: Tegan Padget and Alex Whittington

Producer: Alex Whittington @heyalproductions

Original Concept: Tegan Padget @fitty_tegs

Audio Production: Alex Whittington @heyalproductions

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This week on Bread and Better we’re talking all things periods with registered acupuncturist, registered Chinese herbal medicine practitioner and women's health advocate Michelle Smith! Nothing is off limits in this very candid and super insightful discussion! From learning everything you didn’t know about your own cycle to figuring out how to explain it all to the next generation, we’re here for it all and more! 

Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Alex Whittington a freelance feature writer, producer, the owner of Hey Al! Productions, and a mum of three. We aim to discuss not only the issues that affect us as women - but also how the issues we deal with, and how we respond, can affect those we influence - our kids, our nephews and nieces, our siblings, our cousins, our godchildren, our best friend's kids. We are committed to opening a dialogue where we explore generational patterns in the health, movement and mindset space, and make real change.

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Show Notes

Michelle Smith Health - https://www.instagram.com/michellesmithhealth/

Ova Acupuncture - https://www.instagram.com/ovaacupuncture/

Credits

Hosts: Tegan Padget and Alex Whittington

Producer: Alex Whittington @heyalproductions

Original Concept: Tegan Padget @fitty_tegs

Audio Production: Alex Whittington @heyalproductions

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Happy New Year! In Bread and Better's first episode of 2024, Tegs and Al are chatting about fresh ways to plan for the year ahead. Whether you prefer an iPhone calendar, a checklist, or a good old-fashioned diary, there are a million ways to prep for the new year. One way that you may not have thought of that is effective, creative and fun is a Vision Board and this week, Tegs is going to teach us how to do it! We can't wait to kick off the new year with all of you!

Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Alex Whittington a freelance feature writer, producer, the owner of Hey Al! Productions, and a mum of three. We aim to discuss not only the issues that affect us as women - but also how the issues we deal with, and how we respond, can affect those we influence - our kids, our nephews and nieces, our siblings, our cousins, our godchildren, our best friend's kids. We are committed to opening a dialogue where we explore generational patterns in the health, movement and mindset space, and make real change.

Follow us on Instagram @breadandbetterpodcast

Credits

Hosts: Tegan Padget and Alex Whittington

Producer: Alex Whittington @heyalproductions

Original Concept: Tegan Padget @fitty_tegs

Audio Production: Alex Whittington @heyalproductions

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For our final epsiode of 2023 we are brining you a few tips on how to enjoy all of your Christmas treats and stay active over during the silly season. We’ll also touch on goal setting for 2024 and wrap it all up with a super fun festive themed segment. 

Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Alex Whittington a freelance feature writer, producer, the owner of Hey Al! Productions, and a mum of three. We aim to discuss not only the issues that affect us as women - but also how the issues we deal with, and how we respond, can affect those we influence - our kids, our nephews and nieces, our siblings, our cousins, our godchildren, our best friend's kids. We are committed to opening a dialogue where we explore generational patterns in the health, movement and mindset space, and make real change.

Follow us on Instagram @breadandbetterpodcast

Credits

Hosts: Tegan Padget and Alex Whittington

Producer: Alex Whittington @heyalproductions

Original Concept: Tegan Padget @fitty_tegs

Audio Production: Alex Whittington @heyalproductions

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In our first ever Bread Roll, a bite-sized delight of an ep, we are sharing our thoughts on the festive season and the things we do to make it enjoyable and relatively stress-free! 

Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Alex Whittington a freelance feature writer, producer, the owner of Hey Al! Productions, and a mum of three. We aim to discuss not only the issues that affect us as women - but also how the issues we deal with, and how we respond, can affect those we influence - our kids, our nephews and nieces, our siblings, our cousins, our godchildren, our best friend's kids. We are committed to opening a dialogue where we explore generational patterns in the health, movement and mindset space, and make real change.

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Credits

Hosts: Tegan Padget and Alex Whittington

Producer: Alex Whittington

Original Concept: Tegan Padget

Audio Production: Alex Whittington

Show Notes

Light House Foundation - https://lighthousecare.org.au/santa/?mc_cid=6b83af322a&mc_eid=acc7511645&fbclid=IwAR2Y0kVCAq1Tz0q8dffiSMRo_EiYXQNlcDldQQqA0E3OOCr_Uuljqyb288

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Join Alex and Tegan on this week's episode of Bread and Better, as they tackle more crucial feminist issues impacting women today. From candid discussions on women's health to spotlighting game-changers in the sports arena, this episode sheds light on gender bias in healthcare and delves into often-overlooked aspects of neurodivergence in females. Join us for a thought-provoking chat, with a special feminist pop culture challenge from Alex to Tegan that's not to be missed!

Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Alex Whittington a freelance feature writer, producer, the owner of Hey Al! Productions, and a mum of three. We aim to discuss not only the issues that affect us as women - but also how the issues we deal with, and how we respond, can affect those we influence - our kids, our nephews and nieces, our siblings, our cousins, our godchildren, our best friend's kids. We are committed to opening a dialogue where we explore generational patterns in the health, movement and mindset space, and make real change.

Follow us on Instagram @breadandbetterpodcast

Credits

Hosts: Tegan Padget and Alex Whittington

Producer: Alex Whittington

Original Concept: Tegan Padget

Audio Production: Alex Whittington

Show Notes

Seen And Heard: On women and ADHD - https://harpersbazaar.com.au/women-and-adhd/

Women with ADHD 'falling through the cracks' with diagnosis and treatment - https://amp.abc.net.au/article/100613218

Online menopause registry launches - https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/online-menopause-registry-launches

Pain and Prejudice by Gabrielle Jackson 

The female problem: how male bias in medical trials ruined women’s health - https://amp.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/nov/13/the-female-problem-male-bias-in-medical-trials

VITAL RESEARCH - https://www.flinders.edu.au/research/vitalmeno

Sex Bias in Autoimmunity - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6296774/

Gender bias is still putting women’s health at risk - https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/gender-bias-in-medicine-and-medical-research-is-st#:~:text=It%27s%20no%20secret%20men%20and,in%20the%20field%20of%20medicine.

The Sports Bra Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thesportsbrapdx/the-sports-bra-a-womens-sports-bar-and-restaurant

Missing Perspective The Sports Bra - https://www.instagram.com/p/CzVhJcAvAA5/?img_index=1

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This week Tegs and Al are talking all things alcohol, from being sober to binge drinking and everything in between. This is such an interesting conversation that covers personal relationships with alcohol, and reassessing them as you get older. As always the girls hold nothing back, sharing stories of their younger years versus where they are at now. It’s personal, funny, and educational with Tegs sharing the impacts that alcohol has on the body. It’s an ep not to be missed. 

Bread and Better is hosted by Tegan Padget a qualified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, chef, and owner of the online lifestyle coaching business called Fitty Tegs, and Alex Whittington a freelance feature writer, producer, the owner of Hey Al! Productions, and a mum of three. We aim to discuss not only the issues that affect us as women - but also how the issues we deal with, and how we respond, can affect those we influence - our kids, our nephews and nieces, our siblings, our cousins, our godchildren, our best friend's kids. We are committed to opening a dialogue where we explore generational patterns in the health, movement and mindset space, and make real change.

Follow us on Instagram @breadandbetterpodcast

Credits

Hosts: Tegan Padget and Alex Whittington

Producer: Alex Whittington

Original Concept: Tegan Padget

Audio Production: Alex Whittington

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