Are you a healthcare professional feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or questioning how long you can keep going? Burnout in medicine is real and you're not alone. In this podcast episode, Dr Emma Presern shares her personal story of burnout and recovery, and how self-care could hold the key to transforming healthcare from the inside out.

Dr Emma Presern is a GP locum, Lifestyle Medic, and the founder of Rebellious Health. She joins us on HCA Talks Health to discuss the growing burnout crisis in healthcare and why it’s not just acceptable but essential for clinicians to prioritise their own wellbeing.

This episode is for doctors, nurses and any healthcare professional struggling with the weight of constant giving. Dr Presern talks about what led her to the edge of burnout, the warning signs she missed, and the mindset shifts and recovery techniques that helped her rebuild a more sustainable, human-centred approach to care.

🎧 Tune in to explore:

• Burnout in healthcare: causes, symptoms, and how to spot it early
  
  
• Why self-care is not selfish and how it can protect your ability to care for others
  
  
• Rebellious Health: a new movement advocating for clinician wellbeing
  
  
• How restoring the art of medicine — intuition, empathy, creativity — could spark system-wide change
  
  
• Tools and strategies for recovery, boundaries, and long-term sustainability in healthcare

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00: Introduction

0:45: What is Rebellious Health?

3:00: The current healthcare system and why it is leading to burnout for many 

7:40: Dr Emma’s own health journey and personal experience of burnout in healthcare 

15:00: Simple strategies to recover from burnout in the workplace

18:55: How Rebellious Health is helping other healthcare professionals to prevent burnout and reconnect with themselves and their practice 

22:40: Why a system-wide change is needed more than ever in healthcare and what that could look like 

28:30: Final thoughts and further resources 

For more information on Rebellious Health, visit: www.rebelliousmedic.com 

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new,  rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com

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Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of dieting, guilt, and binge eating?

Do you struggle with feeling out of control around food but don’t know why?

Are you wondering what it would feel like to actually have a peaceful, trusting relationship with food?

In the latest episode of HCA Talks Health, we’re joined again by certified wellness coach and licensed Emotional Eating and Binge Eating Disorder specialist, Suzanne Laurie to dive deep into a topic that affects far more people than you might think, but often goes unspoken: binge eating disorder.

Tune in to explore: 

• How binge eating disorder is often misunderstood and overlooked, with many women unaware their struggles reflect deeper issues of shame and low self-worth.
  
  
• The importance of unlearning rigid food rules, learning to trust your body, and giving yourself permission to eat without guilt or restriction.
  
  
• How emotional eating patterns develop and what it really takes to move beyond the cycle of guilt, restriction, and bingeing.

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new,  rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: www.healthcoachesacademy.com 

Tune in to our latest podcast episode with Louise Digby, a registered Nutritional Therapist, weight loss expert, and the mastermind behind the Nourish Method. 

Louise joins our host Zena le Roux to delve into the essential topic of hormone balance and metabolic repair for women aged 35 to 55, offering valuable insights on achieving sustainable weight loss.

Discover why "less is not more" in the journey towards weight loss, as Louise advocates for a holistic approach that involves eating more nourishing foods and adopting less intense or frequent exercise routines. She sheds light on the crucial role of stress management in weight loss, unveiling powerful strategies from her practice that unlock her clients' fat-burning potential.

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new,  rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: www.healthcoachesacademy.com 

Are you experiencing brain fog, migraines, or mood swings and wondering if it could be perimenopause? How do you start feeling like yourself again when your body seems to be shifting under your feet?

In our latest episode of HCA Talks Health, we sit down with Suzanne Laurie, a Nutritional Therapist, Positive Psychology MSc, certified wellness coach, and licensed Emotional & Binge Eating Disorder specialist, to explore her personal and professional journey through perimenopause. Having contributed to two books on the topic, Suzanne brings deep insight into what really helps during this transitional time.

We dive into:

• The common (and not-so-common) symptoms of perimenopause
• Why every woman’s experience is different
• Practical steps that you can take to feel better
• The role of nutrition, sleep, stress, movement, and mindset in symptom management
• Why protein, fibre, and blood sugar balance are essential for hormonal health
• How Suzanne supports women in practice and tailors her approach to each client’s needs

Whether you're in the early stages of perimenopause or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers real-life advice, clarity, and encouragement to help you navigate the changes with confidence.

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new,  rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: www.healthcoachesacademy.com 

Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to change certain habits even when you want to? Or why you shut down in some situations, but feel calm and clear in others? What if the missing piece isn’t willpower or mindset... but your nervous system?

In our latest podcast episode, our host, Zena le Roux explores Polyvagal Theory, a fascinating lens on how your body and brain respond to stress, connection, and safety. It's more than a scientific concept, it’s a powerful way of understanding why we behave the way we do, and how change really happens.

You'll learn how feeling safe (or not) can shape everything from your thoughts to your physical health and why this matters so much for anyone curious about personal growth, wellbeing, or helping others as a future Health & Wellness.

Whether you're curious about why people behave the way they do, looking for more meaning in your work, or simply exploring new directions in life, this episode will help you see how closely our biology is tied to our everyday experiences and how this understanding can be a powerful foundation for supporting others through health coaching.

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new,  rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: www.healthcoachesacademy.com 

Are you feeling constantly drained, struggling with mood swings, or wondering why you can't seem to feel your best - no matter what you try? 🙈

In our latest podcast episode, we are joined by Naturopathic Physician Jodi Duval, who talks about why so many women today are under-nourished

With over 15 years of experience, Jodi unpacks the hidden causes behind nutritional deficiencies in women - from hormonal imbalances to lifestyle factors - and offers actionable solutions to restore optimal health. 

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new,  rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: www.healthcoachesacademy.com 

Have you ever felt stuck with a client who just can’t seem to move forward? Do you sometimes sense there’s something deeper holding them back? Have you ever worried about saying the wrong thing when sensitive topics arise?

Or maybe you’re just beginning to explore the world of coaching—and wondering what it really takes to support people through meaningful change?

In our latest HCA Talks Health podcast episode, we’re joined by Joanna Harper, author of The Trauma-Informed Coach: Strategies to Support Clients When Their Past Prevents Progress. A British integrative master coach and experienced trainer, Joanna brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and clarity to a topic that touches so many lives - trauma.

Tune in to discover:

• Ten core competencies for creating safer, more effective spaces for growth 
• What to do when a client’s past is preventing progress
• How to manage your own state when tough topics arise
• What it really means to be trauma-informed
• When it’s time to refer on—and how to know
• Plus much more

Whether you’re a qualified Health Coach, newly certified, or are just starting to explore a future in health coaching, this episode offers a clear, honest look into the human side of coaching—what it asks of us, and how we can rise to meet that with skill and care.

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new,  rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: www.healthcoachesacademy.com

In this follow-up episode with Professional Health & Wellness Coach, Debi, we pick up a powerful thread from our first conversation: the question that guided her through burnout recovery—“How will this support me?” or, in Debi’s words, “How will this nourish me?”

This time, we explore what that actually means in everyday life. How do we make choices that support our wellbeing—mentally, emotionally, and physically? Does everything we do need to be meaningful or fulfilling? And what happens when life gets too busy to prioritise the things that fill us up?

Together, we unpack the challenges of staying connected to our needs, especially during stress and overwhelm. We also touch on the polyvagal theory, how nervous system regulation influences how we feel, and why having simple, consistent practices can help us navigate tough moments with more ease.

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new,  rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: www.healthcoachesacademy.com

Why does your toddler refuse foods they loved last week? How do you encourage healthy eating without turning every meal into a battle?

In this episode of HCA Talks Health, Dr Colette Reynolds—a Psychologist, Nutritionist and Health Coach, and founder of Growing Healthy Eaters—joins us to explore how parents can nurture a positive, lasting relationship between children and food. Drawing on both her professional expertise and personal experience as a mother, Colette breaks down common feeding pitfalls and introduces a clear, thoughtful framework that supports both parents and children.

This conversation goes well beyond the contents of a lunchbox. It’s about understanding how we feed our children, building trust at the table, and raising eaters who feel confident and connected to food.

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new,  rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: www.healthcoachesacademy.com

In the latest episode of HCA Talks Health, we’re joined by Lyn Hatch, a Professional Health & Wellness Coach and Head of Student Experience at Health Coaches Academy.

Lyn shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from the corporate world to a fulfilling career in health coaching. After 20 years in the corporate sector, she made the bold decision to follow her passion for health and wellbeing. In this episode, she discusses the realities of making a career shift, how she built her practice through authentic networking, and the profound impact health coaching has had on both her own life and her family’s wellbeing.

If you’re curious about becoming a Health Coach or looking for motivation to pursue a career change, this episode is filled with real-world insights and encouragement.

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new,  rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: www.healthcoachesacademy.com