Life With Danni Duncan

Have you ever caught your kids copying something you do…

and thought “Yikes, I didn’t mean to teach them that”?

Yep.

Same.

The unfortunate thing is that half the things our kids are learning from us, aren’t things we’ve explained to them. It’s the stuff we’re doing day-to-day that they’re picking up and copying without us even noticing. 

Until one day we go “hold on, who taught you that?”

So in today’s episode, I wanted to chat about some of the things you might be teaching your kids. Not from a place of ‘perfect parenting’ because trust me, I’m not perfect. 

But from a place that might help you notice small moments in your day you want to change… so that your kids grow up healthier, happier, and more confident.

We’ll chat about:

How I talk about food so my kids want to eat veggies

Why I never reward my kids with food (and what I do instead)

What happened when my daughter called me out for overreacting

How I’m teaching them to handle big feelings and stressful moments

What I’m doing to prevent iPad babies

My tip for making bedtime less stressful!

What happened when Chris got caught eating M&Ms in the middle of the day

… and SO much more

If you want to hear more about this from an expert, you’re going to want to listen to my episode with Parent Educator Courtney on Spotify or Apple.

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

If you’d told me at 27 what my life would look like at 40… I would never have believed you.

I was stuck in a toxic relationship, obsessed with how my body looked, and I didn’t want kids.

Fast forward to today and at time of recording I’m 5 days away from turning 40, a mum of 4, married to the most amazing man,I run a business that teaches women (and men) how to nourish and love their bodies, I’m in the middle of chemotherapy and you know what?

I’m feeling more grateful, more fired up and more passionate than ever.

So in today’s episode, I’m sharing the things I wish I knew before I turned 40, including the lessons that have shaped me and the lessons I’m passing on to my kids 💛

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

This episode almost didn’t happen because we had a domestic about dinner… but here we are 😂

Today I’m back on the couch with my fifth child (aka husband) Chris Duncan, and we’re sorting your sh*t out. Or trying to. In between the chaos, arguments and sex life negotiations. 

This is a segment where you send in your anonymous dilemmas and we provide our best/controversial (?) advice. If you want your question answered next time, make sure to send me a DM over on IG @thefigure_ or follow and wait for the next anonymous question box!

This one is messy, unfiltered and maybe a bit too honest? But that’s us. And honestly… You might feel a little more normal after hearing it.

You’ll hear:

Whether ‘we never fight’ is actually a big red flag

Why Chris thinks a Twirl could fix our sex life

What to do when you’re looking and feeling sexier, but your partner is still on the couch

The (actual) logistics of scheduling sex with four kids

How to handle feeling like you’ve lost yourself

The difference between what’s ‘normal’ and what’s ‘common’ when it comes to sex drives, body image & burnout

… and SO much more

If you want more like this, we have a Spotify playlist with all of our SYSO episodes here.

Chris is now an influencer so make sure you head over to his IG @chrisduncan7 and give him a follow too.

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

You sent in your questions… and today I’m giving you unfiltered answers.

From how I sleep trained FOUR kids (yes even the twins), to what I pack for food when travelling with toddlers, this episode covers everything.

I’m chatting about parenting, food, business, husbands eating KFC and yes - why I still dye my hair even after being diagnosed with cancer.

If you’ve ever looked at someone’s habits and thought “but they eat like crap and never get sick… how does that work?” Well, I’m answering that too.

You’ll hear:

The sleep training method that changed my LIFE

Protein powders: which ones I use and what ingredients to look out for

What I pack for my kids when we travel (it’s easy and the kids are SO much more manageable this way too)

Which bread to buy in the supermarket

What’s wrong with salami and ham (it’s not just the meat guys)

Why I chose ‘The Figure’ for my business name and what’s changing soon 👀

What to do if your loved one thinks they need processed food to keep them happy

… and SO much more

What I mentioned in this episode:

 I wear the Garmin Fenix 7S Solar Watch

Shoutout to Christine from Happy Sleepers who introduced me to sleep training. You can use my discount DANNI10 at www.happysleepers.com

I use Happy Way Protein Powder. Use HAPPYD at checkout for 10% off.

Find out how much protein you need in your diet using my free macro calculator here

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

If you’ve ever looked at your skin, your period, your mood or your bloat and wondered what is going on with my body… Then this one’s for you.

After being diagnosed with cancer, I started questioning everything.

My skincare, my shampoo, my perfume, my cleaning products. 

And if I’m completely honest, it’s sent me down a rabbit hole I can’t unsee.

So today, I brought in the big guns: Nat Kringous - Australia’s go-to hormone expert, best selling author and founder of The Pagoda Tree. 

Nat has worked with over 30,000 women, from teens to cancer patients to help rebalance their hormones, detox their homes and help get their energy back.

Nat’s not here to sell you on celery juice or shame you for using candles or enjoying a glass of champagne. She’s here to help you cut through the BS and start supporting your body properly without losing your mind.

Stick around to find out:

Why she’s seeing more cancer patients than ever before and what they ALL have in common

The ‘clean’ products that actually aren’t clean… and what you should be throwing away first

The one hidden ingredient she says is worse than alcohol for your hormones

How to protect your kids without being “that parent”

The most common signs and symptoms that your hormones might be imbalanced

Nat’s most controversial wellness takes (I wasn’t expecting her to say this one!)

… and SO much more

Want more of Nat? 

Download her free low tox guide here

Check her out on IG @natkringoudis

Visit her website www.natkringoudis.com

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

If you think cancer would be the thing that slows me down…

You don’t know me very well.

I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in May but instead of curling into a ball and asking “why me?” I did what I always do.

I got back up. And I kept going.

Today I’m talking about how I’m staying positive even though I’m going through one of the hardest moments in my life.

You’ll hear:

How I still managed to go to the gym the morning of my first chemo session

The EXACT structure of my day (yep, even now)

How I pull myself out of the hole when I’m spiralling

The habits that keep me grounded and pushing each day

Everything I had in place BEFORE being diagnosed that has helped me stay so positive

Why surviving isn’t enough for me… I want to thrive

… and SO much more

I also want to hear from you. I have compiled some of my favourite episodes on mindset. Once you’ve listened, DM me over on IG @thefigure_ and tell me which one hit you the hardest.

You’re Trying to Do It All… and That’s Exactly Why You’re Getting Nowhere on Spotify | Apple

You Life Would Change if Only You… on Spotify | Apple

How to Keep Doing the Hard Thing For Your Future Self EVEN When You’re Ready to Quit on Spotify | Apple

The Reason I Can Do Hard Things on Spotify | Apple

Do you want this kind of pep talk every week? Come join me in The Vitality Project. It’s my group coaching program where we don’t just talk about fat loss. We talk about habits, structure and how to build a life that holds you together when things get hard. You in? Join here.

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure.

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

I saw a post on IG the other day… a dietician recommending ultraprocessed foods for children.

Guys, I’ve said this before and I’m going to keep saying it. This… is not good enough.

This isn’t just about a fish finger and a piece of white bread. It’s about the messaging we’re giving parents. That’s ‘its good enough.’ 

But if we want our kids to thrive and not just survive… we have to do better.

So today I’m showing you how.

I’m breaking down the exact snacks I feed my kids that are not only CHEAPER and HEALTHIER  but also keep them full for longer. Which means you won’t be reaching for a second snack 10 minutes after handing them a Le Snack.

Not only is this better for your wallets BUT it also nourishes their bodies, supports their brains, skin, heart eyes… And gives them the energy to be kids.

If you’re stuck for ideas, I have a whole e-book dedicated to kids lunches which you can find here.

You’ll hear:

Cheaper and healthier alternatives to Up & Gos, Tiny Teddies and Rice Wheels

How we’ve been tricked into thinking ‘snack food’ needs marketing

Why your kids are constantly hungry after snack time

The exact food in my kid’s lunchboxes this week

How I’m managing to prep for 4 kids meals all while having chemotherapy

… and SO much more

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

If you had told me last time Chris was on the poddy that I would:

Have been diagnosed with Bowel Cancer when we thought I was just anemic

Have to stop breastfeeding London

Be starting chemotherapy (for 3 months!)

Have gone viral for the whole thing on social media (and have since done so many interviews…)

I wouldn’t have believed you.

So today’s episode is a much needed, much overdue catch up with my husband Chris Duncan to chat about everything that’s happened since

We’re chatting about all the stupidest stuff people say to you after you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, the crazy lack of empathy some doctors have shown me, and how this has impacted our relationship - all while providing you with some banter to get you through the day.

If you want more of Chris - we have a whole Spotify playlist where you can binge our more light hearted episodes 💛 Link here

Chris is also an influencer now so make sure you go follow him on IG over at @chrisduncan7.

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll do it when things calm down”... please, listen to this first.

When I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in May - I was shocked to say the least.

I’m one of the healthiest people I know. 

I train. I eat clean. I don’t smoke. I don’t binge drink. I make my own bloody sourdough.

I spoke about it on Instagram and since then, my social media has blown up.

I’ve been on the news, interviewed by BIG companies, and answering thousands of questions from women asking what they need to change.

So today we’re diving into exactly that: everything I’ve changed and everything I’ve kept the same since being diagnosed with cancer.

You’ll hear:

What I feed my kids and what I refuse to let them eat

The years of “damage” I didn’t realise I was doing in my twenties

Why your stress might be worse than your sugar

The part of my lifestyle that shocked my doctor

What health means to me now + what I think people are STILL getting wrong

And the new rules I’m living by… even if they make people uncomfortable

Download my recipe books:

Baby and Toddler recipe book here. 

Lunch Box recipe e-book here.

Make sure you use LIFEPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% off.

And if you need a laugh after this episode, listen to Chris (my husband) and my Sort Your Sh*t Out series here 💛

We all know how tiring it is to pump, let alone how uncomfortable it is. But… it doesn’t have to be that way. Everything changed for me when I started using Lacevo’s breast pumps. Head to lacevo.com and use code THEFIGURE5 to get a cheeky discount!

If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching. 

I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.

We’ve been told juice is healthy… but most of what’s sitting on supermarket shelves is more sugar water than fruit.

In this episode, I’m joined by the founders of Nectar Cold Pressed, two mums (Jacinta and Kym) who got fed up with juice that has little nutritional value and decided to do something about it.

So if you’ve ever been confused by juice labels or wondered if juice has any place in a healthy lifestyle… this one’s for you.

And yes, I do let my kids drink this one.

Stick around to find out:

What “reconstituted juice” actually means (and why you don’t want it in your fridge)

The sneaky reason supermarket juice doesn’t need to be refrigerated

Whether cold-pressed juice is worth the hype (and the price tag)

How much actual carrot goes into one bottle of juice — the answer will shock you

And what I give my kids (and what I don’t)

… and SO much more

If you want Nectar Cold Pressed juice in your lives, then head over to www.nectarcoldpressed.com.au and use DANNI20 at the checkout for 20% off when you buy 2 boxes or more. Or head over to IG @nectarcoldpressed to follow along.

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