Dr Kirsty Seward

This week, I’m sharing a journaling reflection I recently did with a group of high school girls for a school workshop I delivered - and it was so powerful, I knew I had to bring it here for you too. It’s a simple but eye-opening way to pause and rethink what “beauty” really means.

In this short, guided reflection, we dive into...

• What comes to mind when you first hear the word “beauty”
• Where your current ideas of beauty might come from (social media, friends, family, or culture)
• How you can redefine beauty in a way that feels authentic, positive, and true to YOU

You don’t need anything special to get started, just a pen, paper, and an openness to reflect. Feel free to pause this episode at any point to journal or simply sit with the questions and let them land.

If you’re ready to take this work deeper, grab my book A Commitment to Self – The Book or join my free email community Her Journal Club.

If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone you love and help spread the ripple effect by leaving a review of the podcast for others to discover ✨

All my love,

Kirst

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Join me for a conversation with Meg Linton, author of Watch ya Language, movement and yoga teacher, and nervous system advocate. 

Meg has spent over 20 years helping people of all ages reconnect with their bodies, using playful movement, somatic tools, and polyvagal theory to regulate the nervous system, shift self-talk, and deepen self-awareness.

In this episode, we dive into…

• Meg’s personal journey and what inspired her focus on nervous system health and embodiment
• What nervous system regulation is, and why it’s so important for women struggling with self-doubt or body disconnection
• Common signs of nervous system dysregulation in daily life, especially around food and body image
• Practical tools and movement practices to calm the nervous system and build resilience
• How creative expression and journaling can support nervous system regulation and self-awareness

…and so much more!

Connect with Meg:

Instagram: @move_like_water 

Website: https://www.megsspace.com.au/ 

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help create more impact by writing a review of the podcast for others to read ✨

All my love,

Kirst

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This week, I’m sharing a simple but powerful reflection exercise I recently did with a client (and she absolutely loved it). It’s such an easy way to start thinking about the kind of relationship you want to have with your body.

In this short, guided reflection, you’ll explore:

• How a fulfilling relationship in your life can teach you about ‘what connection means for you’
• The qualities you value most in relationships, and whether they show up in how you treat and speak to your body
• Three small, intentional actions you can take today to start cultivating a kinder, more supportive relationship with your body

You don’t need anything special to get started - just a pen, paper, and an openness to reflect. Feel free to pause this episode at any point to journal or simply let the questions sink in.

If you’re ready to take this work deeper, grab my book ‘A Commitment to Self – The Book’ or join my free email community ‘Her Journal Club’

 If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help create more impact by writing a review of the podcast for others to read ✨

All my love,

Kirst

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Join me in conversation with Amy, Exercise Scientist and Menopause Coach, who is on a mission to empower women to take ownership of their health during midlife. 

After recognising that the fitness industry doesn’t meet the unique needs of women’s physiology, she undertook further study into the impact menopause has not just on our bodies, but on our motivation, mindset, and relationship with movement. Today, she specialises in empowering women to take ownership of their health through strength training, simplified nutrition, and sustainable habit-building. 

Amy’s approach is grounded in evidence but led with heart, meeting women where they’re at and helping them build a realistic, compassionate path forward. She believes all women deserve to feel strong, capable, and confident in their own skin (no matter their age or stage!). Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, group programs, or her digital platform MenoMojo, Amy’s mission is clear: to help women feel good again - body, mind, and mojo included."

In this episode, we dive into…

• Amy’s personal journey to becoming a menopause fitness coach
• The most common body changes during menopause and how to work with them, not fight them
• Why strength training is essential in menopause and how beginners can start confidently
• Myths about menopause and fitness
• An inspiring client transformation story and the power of compassionate coaching

…and so much more!

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical guidance and heartfelt encouragement to help you feel strong, capable, and confident in your own skin.

You can connect with Amy via:

Instagram: menomojocoach

Website: https://menomojo.com.au/

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help create more impact by writing a review of the podcast for others to read ✨

All my love,

Kirst

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Join me in conversation with Amy, Exercise Scientist and Menopause Coach, who is on a mission to empower women to take ownership of their health during midlife. 

After recognising that the fitness industry doesn’t meet the unique needs of women’s physiology, she undertook further study into the impact menopause has not just on our bodies, but on our motivation, mindset, and relationship with movement. Today, she specialises in empowering women to take ownership of their health through strength training, simplified nutrition, and sustainable habit-building. 

Amy’s approach is grounded in evidence but led with heart, meeting women where they’re at and helping them build a realistic, compassionate path forward. She believes all women deserve to feel strong, capable, and confident in their own skin (no matter their age or stage!). Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, group programs, or her digital platform MenoMojo, Amy’s mission is clear: to help women feel good again - body, mind, and mojo included."

In this episode, we dive into…

• Amy’s personal journey to becoming a menopause fitness coach
• The most common body changes during menopause and how to work with them, not fight them
• Why strength training is essential in menopause and how beginners can start confidently
• Myths about menopause and fitness
• An inspiring client transformation story and the power of compassionate coaching

…and so much more!

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical guidance and heartfelt encouragement to help you feel strong, capable, and confident in your own skin.

You can connect with Amy via:

Instagram: menomojocoach

Website: https://menomojo.com.au/

 If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help create more impact by writing a review of the podcast for others to read ✨
 
 All my love,

Kirst

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Today, I’m thrilled to share with you an interview with Declan Edwards - a happiness researcher, coach and the founder of BU Happiness College. 

Backed by a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology and over a decade of hands-on experience, Declan has worked with thousands of individuals and organisations to turn the science of happiness into real, sustainable life change. 

Declan’s mission is to help people build practical skills for lasting happiness, inside and out. 

He’s living proof that you don’t have to sacrifice your wellbeing for success, and that true fulfilment comes from being your whole self, not your perfect one.

In this episode, we dive into:

• What ‘happiness’ really means 
• What do we get wrong when it comes to measuring happiness
• Why perfectionism and people-pleasing often hold us back from feeling truly 
• Why achieving “that goal” (a job, weight, or milestone) often still leaves you feeling unfulfilled
• How to start working towards aligned happiness when you feel stuck

...and so much more!

If you’re ready to stop chasing an unattainable version of success and start embracing your whole self, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement to help you get there.

You can connect with Declan via:

Instagram: declanedwards_bu

Website: https://declanjedwards.com/ 

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help create more impact by writing a review of the podcast for others to read ✨
 
 All my love,

Kirst

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Welcome back…it’s been a while!

How has it been over a year since I launched an episode (it went so fast!)?! Well I am back and so ready to dive into season 2 with you.

In this short intro episode, I dive into:

• What’s been happening in business – the changes I’ve made – and how I can support you!
• Some life updates (including how I’ve been having some fun while challenging myself to grow)
• What you can expect for season 2 of the podcast
• How you can help shape the podcast (I want to hear from you!)
• A reflection prompt to help you tune into the season you’re in

The goal is to release episodes weekly for you ✨

And lastly, as promised in the episode, if you haven’t joined my ‘Her Journal Club’ community…here is the link to join 

I’m so grateful you’re here – thank you for being YOU – and thank you for returning for season 2! It’s going to be so much fun 

All my love, 

Kirst 
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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

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

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨

All my love
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 ✨

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me create more impact by leaving a review of the podcast ✨

 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 ✨

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me create more impact by leaving a review of the podcast ✨

 All my love
 Kirst 
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