Josh and I connected via Instagram over 12 months ago and it’s surreal that this episode is finally happening! Josh Hillis is an eating skills coach who is helping people transform their relationship with food. He has accumulated 20 years of coaching experience and authored not one, but two books!

In this episode we cover...

-Josh's journey from fitness and meal plans to studying psychology to better support his clients
-Why meal plans only work for a small portion of the population
-The way emotional eating shows up in day to day life (eg. stress eating, not being able to stop snacking at work)
-Why food becomes the go-to way to manage stress
-The 4 levels of motivation that humans have access to in order to drive change in eating behaviours
-How our 'values' can help guide our eating behaviours to become the person we desire to be
-Why a 'reward' and 'punishment' approach to changing your eating habits leaves you feeling exhausted
-The peace that comes when you allow yourself to make mistakes and learn - the outcome when you say goodbye to the 'all or nothing' and 'pass/fail' mentality when it comes to food
-The power of a PAUSE - putting a gap between 'wanting' and 'choosing'
-How to practice 'zooming in' and 'zooming out' when navigating uncomfortable emotions

...and so much more!

You can connect with Josh on Instagram @joshuahillis

Click here to download the values list mentioned in the episode

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Kirst 
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In this episode, I delve into the profound concept of transforming your mindset, highlighting how your thoughts intricately shape your reality. I discuss the underlying factors driving your thoughts towards worst-case scenarios and offer guidance on harnessing the power of gratitude and visualization. Through practical strategies and insightful reflections, I aim to provide you with the tools to adopt a more positive, empowered mindset...embrace the belief that "the best possible outcome is always unfolding for me"...and be open to receiving it!

In this episode I cover...

-How often do we jump to the worst case scenario? And the common reasons we may do this
-What are you consuming day to day - through social media, the news, conversations - and how does this impact your mindset
-How your thoughts create your reality - what you're seeking is also seeking you. How to trust the universe has your back!
-The steps to shift your mindset into "The best outcome is always unfolding for me"
-Bringing awareness to negative thought patterns - and how you continue to reinforce these negative beliefs.
-How you're blocking yourself from receiving the best possible outcome.
-Practicing gratitude to cultivate evidence that things DO work out for YOU
-Why you should visualize yourself succeeding!
-The 'Best-case scenario' journal practice for you to try today!

...and so much more!

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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 All my love
 Kirst 
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And we're back...welcome 2024! I'm feeling there is a big energy this year - this is not the year to play small!

In this episode I cover...

-How I feel 2023 played out - and what did I learn
-A life update and what I'm bringing for you in 2024
-It's time to engage your curiosity to discover who you are
-Why no-one else in the world is qualified to be YOU
-The impact of a JOURNAL practice - it's your own story!

Plus I share some powerful reflection prompts for you to get CLARITY on the WOMAN you desire to be in 2024 - Who is SHE?!
What is the energetic standard you're setting for yourself in 2024?

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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 All my love
 Kirst 
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After spending his first 22 years in Brisbane and changing careers paths twice, Jack is the owner of BFT Newcastle. In our conversation we dive into Jacks lived experience of open heart surgery at 9 years old and being told his childhood dream of playing footy was over. We also discuss the courage and trust it takes to relocate and start a new chapter, the positive impact of having a mentor in your life and the unexpected outcomes of opening a gym. 

TRIGGER warning - in this episode we do talk about stroke - if you've experienced a stroke or have a loved one who has experienced  a stroke, this episode may be triggering for you.

In this episode we cover...

-Jack's lived experience of being diagnosed with a heart condition and undergoing heart surgery at 9 years old and then again at 15.
-Navigating the disappointment of aspiring to be a professional footballer while facing the reality of doctors advising against pursuing contact sports.
-The courage to relocate interstate, chase a new career and trust the chapter that was unfolding
-How working in the fitness industry, particularly in group training settings, helped bridge the missing sense of connection that Jack previously found in team sports.
-The unexpected outcomes (and wins!) of opening a gym
-The reflections of experiencing a stroke at 27, being rushed to hospital and undergoing emergency surgery.
-Finding the balance between nurturing a heart condition and pushing his body to physical limits
-How Jack has built a culture of community and connection at BFT Newcastle, through focusing on 3 core values.
-Misconceptions about strength training for women
-The positive impact mentors can have on your life
-The power of vulnerability to build deeper connections

...and so much more!

You can connect with Jack on Instagram via @bft_newcastle

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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Kirst 
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Fran Dargaville is a Functional Nutritionist with a Masters Degree in Human Nutrition, specialising in Gut Health. She aims to empower people to take control of their health with real food and lifestyle shifts. 

She believes you’re not stuck with your symptoms - they are simply messages from the body that something is out of balance. She does the detective work to get to the root cause of frustrating symptoms like bloating, burning and belly pain, to bring the body back into balance for life.

In this episode we cover...

-The 'diet culture' mindset of restriction
-Why do women experience twice the amount of gut issues compared to men
-How does stress impact our digestion and gut health
-How tracking your menstrual cycle can support your gut health and minimize symptoms such as bloating
-When is gut health testing needed
-Do artificial sweeteners trigger gut issues? And what are some alternatives?
-How does a plant based diet impact our stomach acid and gut health
-Why protein intake is important for gut health and tips to reach your daily protein intake
-Three simple things you can do daily to support your gut health

...and so much more!

You can connect with Fran on Instagram @frandargaville or via her website www.frandargaville.com

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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 All my love
 Kirst 
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Laura is an empowering holistic psychologist, and her soul mission is to change the world by sharing everything that has completely changed her own life - so you too can transform your life! She is a true gift to this world and is a women who completely embodies what she preaches. She has supported 100s of both men and women, allowing them to step into their ULTIMATE power, and discover who they are at their core.

One of my favourite moments in our conversation was when Laura spoke about taking radical responsibility for our life and dropped this truth bomb "If I don't keep stepping in, then how can I show others how to do the same" - this section was so powerful and definitely worth a listen!

In this episode we cover...

-Laura's personal journey from working in a traditional clinical psychology setting to stepping into holistic healing
-The mind, body and soul connection and how to step into true healing through understanding 'energy'
-Healing your 'inner child' through re-parenting
-The ONE THING that holds so many women back from the life they truly desire
-How manifestation gets to be 'easy'
-Taking radical responsibility for your life and healing

...and so much more!

You can connect with Laura on Instagram @hersuccessfulmind 

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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Dr. Amanda Savage Brown is a torchbearer for women navigating the psychosocial side of breast implants. She draws from her life’s work in women’s health as a scientist and psychotherapist. In 2018, her personal life and professional expertise aligned as she moved through her explant journey and witnessed countless women battling the mental, emotional, and social challenges of breast implant removal. To address these overlooked needs, she authored Busting Free, the award-winning and first self-help book for women who are considering, moving through, or recovering from explant. Its readers emerge with an unshakeable self-acceptance practice they can use for the rest of their lives no matter how their bodies change or age. 

I absolutely loved our conversation, I feel so connected to Amanda through our shared lived experience of explant and supporting women. I truly hope you get so much value from our episode.

In this episode we cover...

• how the journey to self-acceptance begins way before we choose to get breast implants 
• why getting breast implants isn't just about vanity and looks
• the truths we now know about breast implants - and the stats on breast augmentation rates
• how to honour 'where you're at' on your explant journey and take it at your own pace
• why the explant journey can trigger such deep inner healing 
• how and why old beliefs and judgement can become louder as we make the decision to book surgery
• why as women we're conditioned to spend some much time judging and analysing our body
• the reality of how the current health system doesn't adequately support women to emotionally and spiritually heal after explant surgery 
• how you can use your explant surgery as a learning opportunity to then help you navigate all of life's uncertain times
• how to stop viewing your body as 'something to fix'
• how to take care of your body and yourself from a 'values' perspective rather than a fear of not being good enough 
• the changes in BII symptoms Amanda experienced following explant surgery 
• how to cultivate true inner peace and deep self acceptance (hint - it's a practice)
• and so much more!

Amanda is the Founder of Busting Free Health Coaching, a program to support anyone seeking self-acceptance in the face of any kind of silhouette-altering breast surgery (i.e., mastectomy, reconstruction, explant, or top surgery). Her pioneering work won the 2023 Excellence in Social Work Award from the Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences. She's been featured on ABC Nightline News, Hulu's Impact series, Breast Cancer Wellness magazine, and Ask Us Beauty magazine

You can connect with Dr Amanda Savage Brown and inquire about 1:1 explant support on Instagram @dr.amandasavagebrown or via her website

To buy Amanda's book 'Busting Free' click here

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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 All my love
 Kirst 
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Katie Ford is a mindset and motivation coach for women, author of two books, podcaster, solo mum to 2 boys - and an all round incredible human. She is the EMBODIMENT of becoming your own bestfriend! Through this conversation Katie shares her journey to tap dancing on stage to raise money for cancer and how she nolonger waits for the 'right' time to do the next thing.

My favourite quote from this conversation with Katie is...

"I constantly want to surprise myself, and that means that I'm constantly going to put myself in uncomfortable situations, and I think that there's such a beautiful gift to give ourselves when we let ourselves look awkward. You've got to let yourself look goofy, you've got to let yourself BEGIN"

In this episode we cover...

• why trying to control how other people 'see' us is actually holding us back?
• moving from a place of 'seeking validation' vs 'authenticity'
• knowing when to let go of your current reality and embrace change (aka being 'uncomfortable')
• why change, whether on a 'small' or 'big' level, requires the same level of self-belief!
• how you can use the evidence from your current reality to discover your 'WHY' and cultivate the courage to embrace change 
• if we can't make the small decisions, it's hard to make the big decisions
• we get to CHOOSE what fear and discomfort mean to us 
• learning to tune into your intuition and your 'intuitive pull' 
• and so much more!

If you'd like to connect with Katie or invest in one of her incredible books - her Instagram account is @katieford.com.au

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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All my love
Kirst 
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Welcome to the first episode of 'Explant Chats', a side series where I invite women to bravely share their own unique breast implant illness (BII) + explant journey with you. Hearing women share their stories is so powerful, and if it wasn't for the women before me who bravely shared their journey, I wouldn't be where I am today. From these 'Explant Chats' episodes I hope to continue to raise awareness of BII and to even help you on your own BII journey, no matter where you're at 💕

Meet Jade Drew, a loving mum, a passionate life + fitness coach for women, an entrepreneur and a dear friend of mine - whom trusted me to guide her on her BII journey. Jade openly shares her story and we dive deep into life pre and post explant and the emotional waves that the BII journey can bring. She even shares her deep fears she had and all the questions she asked herself along the way. From denial, self-love and self-worth, we talk about it all!

In this episode we cover...

• What were your reasons for getting implants?
• What you wish someone said to you before getting implants?
• What were the initial symptoms when you started to feel unwell?
• How did you feel when you first learned about breast implant illness? What emotions and thoughts showed up?
• Let's talk about DENIAL!?
• The reality of day to day living with breast implant illness
• The process of unpacking 'self-worth', breaking through limiting beliefs and 'authenticity'
• How implants can become part of your 'identity'
• Knowing when it's the 'right' time for surgery
• What did you do to prepare for explant surgery?
• How did you communicate your BII + explant journey to your kids?
• Recovery and life after explant
• and so much more!

Jade, I celebrate you and thank you for sharing so vulnerably - to help bring awareness to BII ✨

If you'd like to connect with Jade or follow her journey - her Instagram account is @studiodrew_

If you're seeking 1:1 support for your BII + explant journey - I'm here, I see you! - book your 1:1 support session here

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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All my love
Kirst 
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Today we're diving deep into a topic that can have a profound impact on your personal growth and well-being..."fixed" versus "growth" mindset...

In this episode you will learn, 

• The definition of a 'fixed' mindset and a 'growth' mindset
• Real world examples of how each mindset may impact the way you interact and view the world
• How do these mindsets manifest when making healthy lifestyle changes specifically around nutrition, exercise, and body image?
• Why curiosity and acceptance are key elements of 'growth' mindset
• How self-awareness + reflection is key to shifting into a growth mindset
• Two practices that can help you re-frame your limitations and embrace growth 
• Some reflection prompts to help you become more aware of what areas of your well being you may be stuck in a 'fixed' mindset, and what areas you're embracing a 'growth' mindset
• and so much more!

If you're interested in Carol Dweck's book 'Mindset - The new psychology of success' click here 

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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 All my love
 Kirst 
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