Welcome to Project Joyful: the podcast for Health Centred Leaders. This week, our host Tracy Tutty explores the versatile and soothing benefits of lavender. Known for its calming effects, lavender is a go-to remedy for anxiety, skin health, and sleep.

Key Takeaways:

• Anxiety Relief: Lavender essential oil has been shown in studies to reduce anxiety levels comparable to conventional medications like diazepam. Inhaling lavender can increase alpha and theta brainwaves, promoting relaxation.
• Skin Health: Lavender is beneficial for soothing sunburns, insect bites, and promoting wound healing due to its antibacterial and collagen-promoting properties. It's one of the few essential oils that can be applied directly to the skin. Always check your skin can tolerate it by applying a patch test first.
• Sleep Aid: Lavender helps improve sleep quality without causing next-day drowsiness. A few drops on your pillow or a lavender-infused bath can help ease you into a restful night.

Join Tracy as she delves into the science and practical applications of lavender, offering tips for incorporating this powerful herb into your daily life.

Listen now and bring more peace, tranquillity, and healthful benefits of lavender into your everyday routine!

In this episode of Project Joyful: the Podcast for Health Centred Leaders, host Tracy Tutty delves into the concept of finding purpose in the small, daily moments rather than a grand, elusive life purpose. Tracy challenges the conventional wisdom by suggesting that our purpose can change moment by moment, based on who we are with and what we are doing.

Key Takeaways:

• Daily Intentions Over Grand Plans: Tracy encourages listeners to focus on small, meaningful daily purposes rather than a single grand life purpose.
• Be Present and Mindful: Emphasises the importance of being present and experiencing life fully, rather than racing to a so-called finish line.
• Nurture What Matters Most: Highlights the value of discovering and nurturing what truly matters to you on a daily basis, leading to a more fulfilling life.

Tracy offers practical advice on how to connect with what feels good in your body and encourages listeners to live intentionally, moment by moment.

Tune in to transform your life, one small purpose at a time!

Welcome to Project Joyful: the podcast for Health Centred Leadership, hosted by Tracy Tutty.

In this episode, we delve into the profound connections between sleep, productivity, and metabolic health. Discover eye-opening statistics from the Sleep Foundation and the ongoing SHADES study that reveal how sleep deprivation affects workplace productivity and overall health. Tracy outlines actionable strategies to improve sleep quality, emphasizing the importance of a consistent sleep routine and a sleep-friendly environment.

Key Takeaways:

• Consistent Sleep Routine:

Establishing and maintaining a regular sleep schedule, even on weekends, is crucial for metabolic health and productivity. Check out our posts on this on Instagram @tracyctutty

• Sleep Environment Optimisation:

Transform your bedroom into a sanctuary for sleep by eliminating electronic devices, reducing blue light exposure, and controlling room temperature.

• Daily Habits:

Incorporate daily habits like moderate fun exercise, exposure to natural unfiltered daylight in the morning, and a relaxing bedtime routine to enhance sleep quality.

Tune in for transformative advice and embark on a journey towards better sleep and improved well-being.

As an executive coach and medical herbalist, I integrate health protocols such as those we’ve talked about in this episode into my coaching sessions. This ensures my clients not only lead effectively but also maintain their well-being. This holistic approach helps managers, executives, and professionals stay at their peak performance, even during challenging times.

Are you ready for something different in 2025? If so, I’ve got great news! I’ve got space for one special person to join me on my bespoke 9-week 1on1 coaching experience. If you are interested, let's jump on a call and see if we would be a great fit.

Here’s the link to book your call - https://www.tracytutty.co.nz/Connect

In this episode of Project Joyful, host and Medical Herbalist, Tracy Tutty, explores the multifaceted benefits and uses of Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi. Originating from India and revered in Ayurvedic medicine, this adaptogenic herb is celebrated for its profound impact on health and well-being.

Key Takeaways:

• Immune-Boosting Properties:

Holy basil is a powerful antioxidant and adaptogen that enhances immunity. Its antiviral, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties make it effective against colds, coughs, and bronchitis. It supports your immune response by activating your T-helper cells and natural killer cells.

• Metabolic Benefits:

Research reports that Holy Basil can reduce blood sugar levels and support healthy lipid profiles. It can also normalize blood pressure, making it beneficial for both hypertension and hypotension sufferers.

• Neurotropic Effects:

Holy Basil improves cognitive functions such as memory and attention, and can significantly reduce anxiety and stress levels.

Discover how incorporating holy basil into your lifestyle can bring about substantial health improvements while adding delicious flavors to your meals and teas.

In this episode, we’re talking about the alarming rise of burnout. Listen in to discover three essential self-care strategies that are simple to do and easy to implement. They will help you to maintain your well-being and elevate your job performance.

Key takeaway points include:

• Seek Support: Understand the importance of recognizing and requesting the support you need from colleagues and leaders to alleviate workplace stress and prevent burnout.
• Deep Breathing: Learn breathing exercises to step out of the fight-or-flight response, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety levels.
• Create Distance: Establish physical, emotional, and cognitive boundaries from your work to ensure necessary downtime and mental rejuvenation.

Tune in as Tracy explains how adopting these practices can significantly reduce burnout and enhance your overall quality of life. Don’t miss out on actionable advice to foster a healthier work-life balance!

In this episode of Project Joyful, host Tracy Tutty unpacks the essential elements of preparing for a crucial conversation with your boss. Tracy shares her high-performance framework, designed to foster impactful and positive dialogues that can significantly enhance workplace relationships and outcomes. Whether you're an executive, manager, or team leader, this episode is a must-listen-to master the art of effective communication at work.

Key Takeaways:

• Building Trust: Tracy emphasises the importance of establishing trust as the foundation of any impactful conversation. She provides tips on how to nurture trust through responsiveness, genuine rapport, and understanding your boss's needs.
• Clear Outcomes: Learn how to define the desired outcome for your conversation. Tracy advises breaking down the outcome into smaller, deliverable goals to ensure clarity and mutual understanding.
• Dynamic Delivery: Discover how tailoring your communication style to match your boss’s preferences can create a more dynamic and engaging conversation. Tracy explores using stories, metaphors, and varied pacing to maintain interest and ensure your message is effectively conveyed.

Listening to this episode will equip you with actionable strategies to have meaningful conversations that propel your professional relationships and objectives forward.

Connect with Tracy Tutty on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracytutty/) or on Instagram @TracyCTutty for more insights on health-centred leadership.

Tune in to Project Joyful and transform your conversation skills today!

Today we explore the transformative power of female leadership with our guest, Ros Cardinal.

Ros is the creator of the Women’s Leadership Archetypes model. Ros’s expertise spans strategic planning, leadership development, organizational culture, change management, emotional intelligence, and employee engagement.

In this interview, Ros delves into her journey that led to the creation of the Women’s Leadership Archetypes model. She discusses the empowered and shadow archetypes and highlights how these archetypes can redefine female leadership success.

Key Takeaways:

• Empowered vs Shadow Archetypes: Ros introduces the concept of the eight women's leadership archetypes, comprising four empowered and four shadow archetypes. Learn how patterns of behavior influence leadership styles and effectiveness.
• Authentic Female Leadership: Discover the importance of leading authentically in a predominantly male-designed corporate world. Ros explains how women can flourish by embracing their genuine leadership style rather than conforming to traditional expectations.
• Practical Solutions: Ros offers practical advice on navigating the corporate world, setting boundaries, and falling back in love with one's career by embracing the sovereign archetype that prioritizes joy and self-actualization.

Tune in to understand how women can lead effectively while staying true to themselves!

In this episode of Project Joyful, host Tracy Tutty delves into the versatile and soothing benefits of Lemon Balm. Lemon Balm’s botanical name is Melissa officinalis. This summertime herb is brimming with benefits from calming your nerves to soothing digestion, and even combating viruses.

Whether you're enjoying it as a fresh tea or incorporating it into your wellness routine, Lemon Balm has a host of advantages backed by historical use and modern research. We explore how this incredible herb can help with anxiety, memory recall, menopausal symptoms, and even enhance sexual desire. Plus, we share expert tips on growing your own Lemon.

Key Takeaways:

• Calming and Anxiety-Reducing Benefits

: Lemon balm is renowned for its nervine properties, helping to soothe digestive issues, anxiety, and restlessness. Research shows it can improve mood by modulating GABA and normalizing dopamine and serotonin levels.

• Antiviral and Healing Properties

: Known for its ability to inhibit the herpes virus, Lemon Balm is a potent antiviral herb. It also acts as a febrifuge, which means it can help raise body temperature and can support your body in combating colds and flus.

• Perimenopausal Support

: Emerging research highlights Lemon Balm’s ability to alleviate perimenopausal symptoms, including increased sexual desire and reduced pain during intercourse.

Tune in to gain deeper insights into how you can incorporate Lemon Balm into your daily wellness routine.

In this episode of the Project Joyful Podcast, host Tracy Tutty delves into the persistent and perplexing condition known as Long COVID. Emerging research suggests that between 4% and 14% of New Zealanders experience long-term symptoms post-COVID infection. Join us as we discuss the differences between acute, post-acute, and chronic COVID. You’ll hear about natural remedies and supportive measures to aid recovery, including foods rich in antioxidants and specific herbs and supplements.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Symptom Clusters:

Learn about the six identified symptom clusters of COVID, from flu-like symptoms to severe cases with abdominal and respiratory issues.

• Supporting Recovery:

Discover how incorporating antioxidants, vitamins, and medicinal mushrooms can bolster mitochondrial function, improving immunity and overall health.

• Personalised Health Approaches:

Emphasize the importance of tailored treatment plans and consulting with medical professionals for managing complex conditions like Long COVID.

As always, remember that personalized advice from a healthcare professional is essential when tackling something as complex as long COVID.