In this episode, we cover physical wellbeing through the lens of energy. Thinking about our energy like a battery AND, what we need to rest and recharge our energy to maintain our overall health. We’ll unpack the different aspects of physical health that support our energy. We’ll hear from a range of expert guests who will share small and simple tips to get started. We’re going to be talking about: ● Diet, nutrition, rest, sleep, movement, our mental health and how these feed into our overall energy ● How some of these elements can expend energy and some are restorative. Welcome to the Cult of Monday podcast, helping you to make Mondays awesome by unlocking the potential of people within organisations. We discuss a range of topics across leadership, culture, ways of working. Our first season covers wellbeing, resilience and thriving at work. Guest Introduction - Vanessa Vanderhoek Founder & Functional Integrative Nutritionist from the Healthy Gut Nutritionist Vanessa Vanderhoek is a functional medicine nutritionist and runs the Health Gut Nutritionist. Vanessa often has people tell her they’ve seen many healthy professionals, what they’re often missing is an integrative functional medicine approach. This addresses the root causes, while considering the impact of nutrition on your biochemistry, genetics and gut health. - Sarah Watson Good2Go Mindset Sarah Watson has been assisting people individually and as part of a group to achieve their fitness goals and dreams for many years on an informal basis. The success Sarah has seen people achieve has led her to establish her business, Good2Go Mindset, in 2022 so she can reach more people in need of assistance to achieve their goals. - Nish Murali Founder and coach Unique Health Co Nish Murali is an Exercise Physiologist and runs Unique Health. He has a keen interest in getting people moving, getting stronger and improving their relationship with their body. Nish is a university-qualified professional and has also undertaken numerous courses to understand the human body in great detail. Nish is a coach that understands human behaviour in a way that produces change for the clients he works with. His goal is to personalise client plans so that you can see the best results possible. Regardless of what you read on the internet, he believes there is no one size fits all. Discussion Points • The elements that make up physical health • How we close the gap between knowing and doing • What are the root causes that impact our health and the role of nutrition • How we can stay on track with our exercise • How individuals can find what works for them • The importance of habits for sustainability • The role of sleep and how we can achieve better sleep • Mental health and emotional health • How leaders can support the wellbeing of their people in the workplace Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Cult of Monday podcast. Listeners can reach us on www.cultofmonday.com Resources Mentioned: Gallup Wellbeing model: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/336935/wellbeing-at-work.aspx Sleep study: https://optimumsleep.com/recommended-sleep-by-age https://au.yougov.com/society/articles/22709-one-three-australians-not-getting-enough-sleep Hosts: Lauren Pearson: Lauren is the Founder of Cult of Monday; a Learning, Leadership and Talent Development business supporting leaders and individual contributors to develop greater self- awareness, grow their interpersonal skills and claim their unique potential. Leadership is an internal job. Lauren coaches' leaders at all levels to evolve their leadership style, to develop self-awareness in order to hone their performance. She has developed specialist skills in coaching leaders navigating more complex roles and has a particular interest in group coaching and team dynamic. Working with leaders in talent and leadership capability assessment, development and succession planning for sustainable businesses. Lauren is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach; with a Bachelor of Arts, Masters in Psychotherapy, ICC Coaching Accreditation, and accreditations in psychometric assessment tools. Lauren supports leaders and teams to evolve their thinking and improve the way they operate. Lauren is a commercial leader with global experience in a range of environments including Technology, Financial Services, and Professional Services. She has over 20 years of experience in Learning and Organisational Development, Leadership Development and Human Resources. Jessica Hill Jessica believes aligned organisational cultures and leadership motivate and inspire people to do their best work. Jessica helps organisations and individuals to achieve positive change and has experience working with senior executives, aspiring leaders and leadership teams. She is experienced with team-based coaching to create alignment and build collaboration and trust. As a coach, Jessica values the importance of building trust and adding value, she provides a balance of challenge and support to help individuals reach their goals and potential. Jessica is a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach; with a Bachelor of Business (HRM) and over 20 years’ experience in human resources, leadership and organisational development. Jessica is a Fellow Certified Practising Human Resources Practitioner (FCPHR) through the Australian Human Resources Institute. Jessica has not for profit board and governance experience and has led award winning teams. In addition to her senior manager experience, she has broad experience across industries, sectors and organisational missions and sizes. She understands the importance of context in any situation. Guests: • Vanessa Vanderhoek Founder & Functional Integrative Nutritionist from the Healthy Gut Nutritionist • Sarah Watson Good2Go Mindset • Nish Murali Founder and coach Unique Health Co Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern.