Peak Revival

It's ingrained in our culture to believe that losing weight is simply a matter of eating less and exercising more. But anyone who's tried this route knows the intense cravings and hunger that can so often follow.

Think of your body as having a metabolic control centre—a command hub that regulates hormones influencing your appetite, cravings, and even how much energy you expend. While we can't directly control this metabolic centre, we can influence the signals it receives. 

Stress, poor sleep, and inappropriate eating patterns can send harmful signals, which makes your body switch to glucose over body fat as an energy source. By reducing stress and prioritising relaxation, you create a safe environment for your body to burn body fat for fuel.

Ultimately, we need to shift our perspectives from self-blame to a broader understanding of the many external factors that influence our metabolism. Only then can make informed lifestyle changes that support our overall health and help manage our hunger more effectively.

LINKS

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Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

Are you burnt out before the year has even begun?

There’s a lot of buzz and excitement at the start of a new year with big plans and goals in the pipeline for the next 12 months. 

But if you’re exhausted just thinking about it, it’s a clear sign we need to do some repair work. 

A lot of women feel this way and the good news is that there are some really practical ways to help boost your vitality and unlock the energy you need to get back to peak performance. 

Your personal wellbeing should be an integral part of your business plan because, let’s face it, if you’re too tired or stressed, you’re not going to perform at your peak.

Let’s start with a reality check. How are you feeling right now? Do you wake up ready to conquer the world, or does the mere thought of exercise exhaust you? Perhaps you power through your workday only to find you’re a zombie by 5 pm. These are cues from your body that you need to pay attention to.

Are you sleeping well? Eating regularly? Experiencing brain fog? All of these factors drastically impact your energy and focus. I often conduct an energy check with clients to help them understand where they currently stand and what might need to shift. 

Now, let’s uncover the common saboteurs that drain your energy

1. Stress 

2. Metabolic Health

3. Gut-Brain Connection

4. Mental Load

In this episode, I share how you can start making impactful changes today so that 2025 is your best year yet. 

- Morning routines

- The importance of regular meals

- Reducing mental stress

Your energy and vitality are the foundation of your business's success. So if you’re feeling zapped just thinking about what you need to achieve this year, start by doing a reality check. 

What small changes could you make to tap into the energy you need for 2025?

LINKS

Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

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Buh-Bye Burnout

It’s that time of year again! If you’re like most people out there, you’re probably experiencing that universal feeling of sluggishness –

possibly due to a bit of celebrating or a disrupted exercise routine.

Maybe you've been socialising, overindulging and noticing some unwanted weight gain creeping in. You had those goals to lose weight this year, but life happened, right? 

But don’t worry - hope is not lost. I’m taking you through a 3-step hormone reset plan we use in my programs that has helped so many women do things a little differently and find success in their journey to losing weight.

It's pivotal to understand that after 35, hormonal shifts make weight loss more challenging and weight gain easier. Women in particular see changes due to hormonal imbalances and stress, both significant factors in weight management.

Additionally, modern diets and poor food quality, filled with preservatives and processed ingredients, work against us by inducing nutritional deficiencies that slow metabolism. Constant dieting or having a "diet mentality" doesn’t help either, as these approaches can deteriorate metabolic health over time.

The 3-Step Hormone Reset

So, let’s take a look at the three key systems to focus on in order to nourish the hormones responsible for a super fast metabolism:

1. Revitalising the Adrenals
2. Supporting the Pancreas and Liver
3. Nourishing the Thyroid

It is possible to reach your weight loss goals, all while enjoying a balanced, satisfying diet. But as I always say, this journey is most importantly about repairing your metabolism, with weight loss as a welcoming side effect. 

If this approach resonates with you and you'd like to delve deeper, I've put together a comprehensive training session on these three phases. You'll find the link to this below, offering detailed guidance on achieving a revitalised, vibrant you.

LINKS

Full training: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6hka4XUYT4S3NHNIjRxZug

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

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Buh-Bye Burnout

Are you beginning to slow down a little?

It’s hard to believe it’s this time of year again but here we are - Christmas is around the corner and 2025 is fast approaching! 

But before you bring 2024 to a complete close, now is the perfect opportunity to reflect, recharge, and set the stage for a new year. 

To help you end the year strong, I’m sharing five essential self-care habits that you can tap into now while the pace of business begins to slow down. 

Prioritise Regular Pathology Testing

As business owners, it’s easy to push personal health needs to the back burner. But this is your reminder not to wait until it’s too late. 

Make Sleep Non-Negotiable

 I always tell my clients the secret to re-energising is the "Power of Eight before Ten." Aim to be in bed by 10 pm and get yourself a full eight hours of sleep.

Take a Creativity Day

I encourage my private clients to take a full day once a year to completely disconnect from digital distractions. Yes, that means no phones or laptops allowed! 

Commit to Personal Coaching or Mentorship

December might be a hectic month, but it's also a great time to set clear intentions for the coming year. 

Energise Through Socialising

As things slow down, take advantage of this period to reconnect with family and friends. Feel the energy boost that genuine social interactions offer, rather than viewing them as draining tasks you need to escape. 

These five habits are my top recommendations for closing out the year strong and paving the way for an even better one to follow. The creativity day may require more time and commitment, but it’s worth the effort. 

I’d love to hear which habit you’ll join me in adopting for an incredible end to the year. Here’s to finishing strong and starting 2025 with vitality and purpose!

LINKS

Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com 

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Buh-Bye Burnout

I love ticking things off my to-do list. 

Finishing a project gives you this natural high, leaving you feeling satisfied and accomplished in your work.

But so many women I talk to feel like no matter how hard they work, they never get to the big, meaningful projects.

They feel busy all the time, they’re caught up in shallow work and don’t have the physical energy or mental capacity to hone in on the deep work. 

A lot of women come to me asking, is it ADD? Is it brain fog? Why do I feel like I’m constantly busy but getting nowhere?

There are plenty of productivity hacks out there but today I’m exploring what’s happening in your brain when it comes to performance and focus. More importantly, I'll share how you can leverage nutrition, dietary tweaks, and lifestyle changes to enhance your mental capacity.

Tracking Your Daily Activities

I recently embarked on a little experiment with some clients who were caught in this cycle of busyness without productivity. Together, we started tracking their daily activities in 30-minute increments over seven days. The results were astounding.

Addressing the Root Causes

So what can we do about it? For some clients, a simple boost in mental activity was achieved with supplements like L-theanine, an extract from green tea that enhances performance. However, for others, the brain's exhaustive state called for a deeper look into overall body wellness.

Addressing digestive health often reveals a web of connected symptoms, such as inflammation that disrupts brain function, leading to ADD-like or dementia-like symptoms. It's also crucial to regulate cortisol levels and blood glucose to prevent those energy crashes that commonly happen after lunch.

To finally start pushing the needle forward on those big projects, consider tracking your daily activities to highlight any patterns going on. From there, you can begin to see what dietary and lifestyle changes you might need to make. 

LINKS

Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

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Buh-Bye Burnout

Many of my clients come to me with chronic bloating, heartburn and reflux. 

They’ve tried everything from supplements and probiotics to meticulous dietary changes, but nothing seems to work. 

They find themselves caught in a frustrating and extremely uncomfortable cycle and I’ve been there too! 

It took me five years to find the answers to my severe bloating - it amazed me to discover that my digestive issues weren’t the result of the food I was eating. 

Gut work

Tackling digestive issues begins with thorough gut care—balancing pH levels, getting rid of unwanted bacteria, nurturing good bacteria, and repairing the gut lining. 

Reduce cortisol

Make thoughtful tweaks to your diet, sleep routine, and caffeine and sugar intake - anything that might contribute to your cortisol levels. 

Hypervigilant Thinking

Mental stress is another key player, and is often overlooked. When we’re constantly overthinking our symptoms, it keeps us in a fight-or-flight state rather than the healing zone. 

If you’re experiencing bloating or other digestive issues, have you tried looking beyond the usual dietary interventions? 

Do you catch yourself in the cycle of overthinking and stressing about your symptoms and what remedy you can try next? This might be part of the problem.

LINKS

Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

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Buh-Bye Burnout

Perimenopause can be a really challenging season. The hormonal changes occurring during this time can lead to depression, which affects everything from your energy levels to your career and relationships. 

But what if I told you that a complete transformation is possible… and that it could happen faster than you think? 

Typically, we recommend clients approach the program step by step, gradually implementing small habits to avoid overwhelm. However, Kim chose the accelerated path, tackling everything at once. By week two, Kim experienced a remarkable change. 

My client, Kim, had tried every hormone replacement therapy drug known to man and joining the Buh-Bye Burnout program was her last resort. Today, I’m sharing her journey as a testament to what can happen when you restore balance to your body. 

Within two weeks, Kim reversed five years of depression and saved her marriage from the brink of divorce. Here’s what we focussed on:

• Reducing Stress Hormones
• Mind is Medicine
• The Gut-Brain Connection
• Detox

Though not everyone will experience transformation at the same speed, Kim’s story is a powerful testament to the change that is possible when we look beyond symptoms to the core issues.

LINKS

Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

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For years, I felt like I was responsible for my client's health. It was all up to me. And without me and my expertise, they wouldn’t succeed. 

It took me a while to realise that this wasn’t helping them at all. In fact, it was perpetuating a drama cycle. I was the rescuer, thinking it was completely up to me to swoop in and solve their problems. And by doing so, I was not only exhausting myself but also robbing my clients of being able to step into their own power. 

The drama cycle is a psychological framework that often traps us in one of three roles: the rescuer, the victim, or the aggressor. We all step into these roles in various situations in life and until we become aware and make the conscious mindset shift to change this, it’s going to be very difficult to help others.

- The Rescuer: Driven by the desire to help, rescuers often take on too much, leaving others powerless to handle responsibilities themselves. This can lead to burnout and the feeling of being overworked and undervalued.

- The Victim: Their language tells the story: "I can't do it," "It's too hard," and "I feel helpless." Victims see themselves as unable to take control, often drowning in their own despair.

- The Aggressor: Aggressors blame others for the difficulties they find themselves. By doing so, they feel like they are taking control of the situation.

Recognising which role you’re playing is a crucial part of breaking the drama cycle. We all step into these roles subconsciously, so it's not about judgment but awareness. By understanding these patterns and why we fall into them, we can make conscious choices to change. Real transformation begins when we reject the victim mindset and choose empowerment over helplessness.

LINKS

Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

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Buh-Bye Burnout

Do you feel like you're running on empty? 

It’s like all the responsibilities and pressures in your life have drained you of energy. You feel tired and irritable, you’ve lost your passion for what you do, and no matter how many supplements you take, nothing seems to fix it.

If you’re a business owner or in a leadership role, this might sound all too familiar and you might be on the brink of adrenal fatigue. 

When I first launched my clinical practice, I worked tirelessly to create a successful business, not knowing that fatigue was quietly building within me. I insisted on powering through until I reached the point of needing midday naps just to function. Anxiety gripped me, I was constantly worried about my finances and I could never disconnect from work.

Real healing doesn't come from just pushing through. It comes from crafting a thoughtful recovery plan that incorporates healthy habits and allows space for mental and physical recuperation. 

If you're feeling the strains of burnout or adrenal fatigue, there is so much you can do to transform exhaustion into empowerment.

LINKS

Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

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Buh-Bye Burnout

Most people are aware that consuming foods high in sugar will cause your blood glucose levels to spike. But did you know that stress and other lifestyle factors can do the same? 

Big peaks and drops in glucose levels can lead to serious metabolic health issues and whilst people might not be aware this is happening in their body, they do feel the symptoms. Tiredness, brain fog, weight gain, irritability and poor sleep are just some of the signs that your glucose levels might be out of wack.

So how do you get your glucose levels under control?

One way that has revolutionised our approach to metabolic health is using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM): a device that keeps track of your glucose levels, even while you sleep. 

In this episode, I share an overview of how continuous glucose monitors work and outline some of the amazing benefits:

• Track how your body responds to certain foods
• Make customised dietary changes
• Better compliance due to instant feedback
• Increase of mindful eating
• Monitoring with data insights

Continuous glucose monitors have changed the way we approach metabolic health. They reconnect us with our bodies, teach us how to make healthier decisions and support the maintenance of lean muscle mass as we age. 

So, what do you think? Would you be open to giving one a try?

LINKS

Double Your Energy Masterclass:

https://peak-revival.captivate.fm/yt-masterclass

Website: www.vesnahrsto.com

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Buh-Bye Burnout