My self love journey back to health started with refocusing on my diet and body movement but over the past few months I've shifted into a focus on the other modalities that keep my body and health in alignment. 

Growing up and as a young adult, I only used physiotherapy to overcome an acute injury or surgery (ACL repair). In this episode I'm sharing how my physiotherapist who focuses on the entire body is such an integral part of health for my entire family. 

By treating the entire person she looks at how everything is inter-connected and restores harmony in my body. In addition to being an amazing hands on practitioner she's also a fantastic writer. Here's a great piece from her blog: 

https://www.mapphysiotherapy.ca/hey-moms-stop-putting-up-with-that/

Stay tuned over the next month as I share other modalities that are part of my self love journey back to health. 

I'm sure that you've heard someone talk about the power of positive thought. Sounds to good to be true- right? Well there's actually a lot of good science out there to back it up. Positive people are happier people. In my group emotional eating program we spend a lot of timing reframing negative thoughts into positive thoughts or more positive thoughts shall I say. On today's episode I'm walking you through some reframes and the process of feeling your feelings which can result in better thoughts. 

Still not sure how to reframe? Grab a FREE 30 min session and I'll help you walk through the process. https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/STRESSLESSHEALTHYHABITS

Self-care seems to be a popular catch phrase in the on-line space over the past few years. As an overwhelmed, busy mompreneur with 3 kids under 5, I can remember feeling annoyed and even angry at the people showing up in my social feed promoting "self-care" but believe me it's essential. Now as a single, mompreneur I've figured out how to factor in this time even when I have my 3 young kids, full-on during a pandemic. In this episode I'm sharing the easy ways in which I consciously add self care into my every day and showing you how you can too. 

Having trouble figuring out what you should focus on first? No problem - let's hope on a FREE 30 minute call and figure out your own individualized self care plan. https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/STRESSLESSHEALTHYHABITS

Interested in practicing self affirmations but not sure how? Than this blog post is for you: 

https://cathyrichardsrd.com/positive-affirmations-healthier-living/

Some days we just don't feel it. Motivated that is. And yesterday I was right there with you. I knew what I had intended to do for daily movement and I just didn't feel like doing it. In this episode I'm walking you through the easy mindset shift that can help us overcome the inevitable motivation  hurdles that show up on our wellness journey's. It's something I use with 80% of my clients to help them move past motivation plateaus and challenges. 

If you're not quite sure what hurdle to tackle next then grab one of my FREE calls, where I'll help you identify the next hurdle to overcome on your journey to health. https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/STRESSLESSHEALTHYHABITS

The one thing that every successful client does? Is take back their POWER around their health and wellness. Not sure what I mean? Ask yourself how many times you've skipped your workout to accommodate your spouse or someone else? How many restaurant meals have you suffered through when there wasn't a thing on the menu that you really wanted to eat. As a busy mompreneur it's so easy to give away our power but the key to reaching your health and wellness goals is to take that power back. Wondering how? Well tune into this episode where I'm walking you through it step by step. 

If you're ready to take back your power when it comes to emotional eating - grab my FREE - Ditch the Binge and Gain Control of your Cravings resource. In just 5 minutes you'll be started on the path to overcome emotional eating once and for all. https://cathyrichardsrd.com/ditch-the-binge/

Not sure where you should start in taking back your power? No worries. Book a FREE call and let me help you. https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/decisionmakingcall

It can be so easy to fall off the wagon when it comes to our health and wellness. Life throws us a curveball and we fall back into old habits. Join me in this episode where I'm walking you through the 3 easy ways to get back on track. First, I'll share my methods to help my clients explore "why" they got off track in the first place. Once that's identified we'll move onto "what" will be the goals that get you back on track (and how to make sure they'll work) and finally "how" to get back on track and stay there for good. 

If you need help with identifying an energy producing action to help you get back on track, the you'll want to grab my: Boost Your Energy Today with these 7 Easy Lifestyle Hacks https://cathyrichardsrd.com/energy-boost/

Or grab an action off my Healthy Habits Tracker: https://cathyrichardsrd.com/healthy-habits-tracker/

Need help identifying an easy action to get you back on track? No worries - book a FREE 30 min STRESS LESS HEALTHY HABITS CALL HERE: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/STRESSLESSHEALTHYHABITS

Over the past year, the number one topic that I have been discussing with my clients has been stress reduction. It should come as no surprise since we're 1 year into a global pandemic. Stress reduction techniques is written on a sticky note on my computer screen to trigger me to discuss it during each session but often it comes up well before I see my visual cue. Stress has many negative effects on the body and can lead to many diseases. It can also trigger weight gain.

In this episode I'm going to walk you through the breathing technique that I use with clients and my kids daily. I'm sharing the supplements that I've incorporated to help remind my body that it is safe. I've recently introduced adaptogens into my regime and I'll tell you how it's going. Therapy, meditation and EFT (otherwise know as tapping) can all my part of your stress reduction toolbox. 

Tune into this episode to find resources to help with your daily stress reduction and for a free 30 min stress less healthy habits call just click here: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/STRESSLESSHEALTHYHABITS

Previous Blog Posts that contain tools for your stress reduction toolbox. 

https://cathyrichardsrd.com/7-easy-ways-to-shift-your-mindset-right-now/

https://cathyrichardsrd.com/positive-affirmations-healthier-living/

https://cathyrichardsrd.com/thriving-through-a-year-of-my-spouses-anxiety/

In this episode I'm walking you through the factors I consider when helping my clients identify the best approach for them to follow at this point in their life. Lots of my clients come to me doing keto, paleo, intermittent fasting and many other approaches. I don't believe that it's my job to judge their choice but I do want to ensure that they're getting a nutrient dense diet. To balance my blood sugars, energy and weight I'll be implementing the PFC method into the plan that I pick. To see how that looks grab me free GRAB'N GO LUNCH OPTIONS for busy mompreneurs resource. https://cathyrichardsrd.com/grab-n-go-lunch-options/

And if you're ready to build on the self awareness and track those signs and symptoms listen to episode # 3 here: https://anchor.fm/cathy-richards--rd/episodes/Signs-and-Symptoms-to-track-for-Health--Wellness-eqjlt0

I get it. With our busy schedules it's hard to find the time to fit in daily movement or exercise. I have a simple approach that I've been using with my clients over the years and I'm currently using it for myself. Tune into this episode to hear all my tips and tricks around exercise. And don't forget to grab my FREE resource "HEALTHY HABITS TRACKER" as a way to simply track your activity and give your brain the visual feedback that it needs to know that you are in fact making healthy choices for your body! 

Grab it here: https://cathyrichardsrd.com/healthy-habits-tracker/

Remember to leave a review! Each month I'll be picking one lucky reviewer to win a FREE 30 minute call with me where I'll help you identify the one thing that's holding you back from feeling your absolute best. 

We all love a good story don't we. Storytelling has become a great way to share our content and our lives online. In this episode I'm diving into a different type of story, the one that's playing on repeat in your head. Maybe it's that you don't have enough time, or that you'd end up cooking two meals if you decide to eat healthier. What many of my clients come to realize is that it's a made up story that is often holding them back from achieving their health and wellness goals. Join me on this episode and learn how I catch myself telling the same old story. 

If you need help to identify the story that's currently holding you back - grab a FREE call here: https://cathyrichardsrdworkwithme.as.me/STRESSLESSHEALTHYHABITS

Ready to ditch the binge & gain control of your cravings? Grab my FREE resource here: https://cathyrichardsrd.com/ditch-the-binge/