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We experience the world using mostly physical touch and our minds but our connection to life as a whole goes much deeper than that.

Dr. Chrisna Botha-Ravyse is a seasoned academic researcher, educator and consummate professional speaker.  Known by her clients and as “Dr. Chris”, she is a nationally recognized wellness expert and Podcast Host. 

She earned a PhD in Human Movement Science, has written multiple research publications in the field of nutrition, physical activity and health education. Her health, wellness and coaching organization teaches clients revolutionary strategies that empower them to achieve optimum health performance.

In today’s podcast with holistic health practitioner Tonya Fines, Dr Chris talks about what a healthy mindset looks like, her wellness philosophy, good and bad daily lifestyle habits, and what is optimal weight loss.

 

"Whenever you embark on a health journey, you need to do the mind work as well... it's why most people who lose weight fast gain it all back." -Dr Chrisna Ravyse

 

Time Stamps

0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong By Design’ podcast

1:42 – Wellness coach and physiologist Dr. Chrisna ‘Dr Chris’ Botha-Ravyse recounts how she got into the health and fitness industry

8:43 – Dr. Chris on helping people transform their lives through coaching

11:08 – Dr. Chris talks about her wellness philosophy

14:05 – Why it’s important to celebrate small successes

17:23 – Fear of success: What it is and what to do about it

20:04 – Why Dr. Chris relates herself to a ‘Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’ plant

23:55 – The art of living in the moment

28:00 – The power of taking responsibility

31:39 – Dr. Chris dives deep into expendable habits

37:00 – Why consistency is key to success

40:50 – Where you can go to connect with Dr. Chris

 

 

 

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