Welcome back to the Refuel Your Fire podcast, it’s been a long while since my last post and there’s a lot I’ve been thinking about.

With my recent nutrition certification I’m keen to take this podcast and the insights shared on the show to the next level and with my recent ADHD diagnosis I’m also thinking more about health and motivation through a neurodivergent-friendly lens.

Today’s podcast episode is a meandering one where we’ll discuss Motivational Biology, a term I recently began to use to describe motivation from this perspective. I’ve also created a short video walk-through on the difference between the traditional view of motivation and motivational biology which you can watch here.

We’ll also talk about the problem with images of “healthiness” that are portrayed in the media and on social media by so-called “health experts” and the problems these ideals can create for many of us when it comes to setting health and wellbeing goals.

I’ll also give you 4 actionable steps you can take to start to redefine what healthy is on your own terms. I hope this episode helps to Refuel Your Fire, and look forward to sharing more with you all soon :)

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In today’s episode Lauren discusses the importance of embracing self-care from the inside out, fostering authentic connections, and finding our intrinsic motivation. Lauren shares their personal story of self-discovery and the importance of shedding external expectations so we can truly show up in our own lives.

To access videos from today’s episode along with past podcast highlights and more, be sure to subscribe to Lauren’s Youtube Channel, The Cheat Sheets here: https://youtube.com/c/laurenkress

Other Helpful Links

Book a free guided coaching session with Lauren here: https://www.thecheatsheets.co/

Website and Blog: https://www.laurenkress.com/

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Today we’re going to be exploring what I believe to be one of the most crucial aspects of burnout prevention and recovery: Setting boundaries. To help you put into practice what we discuss in today’s episode I’ve created a workbook which you can access via my online store here: https://www.thecheatsheets.co/mastering-boundaries-workbook

Today’s Episode Links

Book a free guided coaching session: https://www.thecheatsheets.co/

Website and Blog: https://www.laurenkress.com/

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPmUIW8-VwGwkqc5tHON4w/

Mastering Boundaries Workbook: https://www.thecheatsheets.co/mastering-boundaries-workbook

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In this episode we explore valuable insights on the role of each macronutrient, including healthy food sources, and how to make informed dietary choices based on your health and fitness goals.

Whether you're a wellness enthusiast or a novice in the realm of nutrition, this episode serves as your go-to resource for nourishing your body and refuelling your fire.

Episode Links:

Grab a copy of my short eBook/Macronutrient Cheat Sheet: Know Your Macronutrients here:

To connect with me further visit my website: https://www.laurenkress.com or connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-kress/

Learn more about Low GI and GL foods via the app: https://glycemic-index.net/download/

Track your macronutrients via a free app like My Fitness Pal: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

The more high tech tool I’ve been using to understand whether my body is burning carbohydrates or fats is called Lumen. You can find out more about Lumen here: https://www.lumen.me/

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Join Lauren Kress in this episode of Refuel Your Fire to unlock the power of a well-rested mind and body.

Episode Links:

Visit https://www.thecheatsheets.co/fitness to register for the free workout training session that best aligns with your fitness goals.

To view the fitness and career coaching 1-on-1 offers I mentioned head over to https://www.thecheatsheets.co

To learn more about Lauren and the work they do, visit https://www.laurenkress.com

To connect with Lauren on LinkedIn head to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-kress/

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In today’s episode we’re talking about how to nurture your inner child and why it matters. Join Lauren Kress as they share 12 questions you can ask yourself this holiday season to get to know your inner child and your authentic self a little better.

To access the 12 questions discussed in today’s episode head over to my article on substack: https://laurenkress.substack.com/p/12-questions-to-ask-your-inner-child

Understanding how to nurture your inner child can help to prevent burnout and promote self care whilst expanding your career horizons. To learn more, visit my website here: https://www.laurenkress.com

Ps. Please remember that help is available and there is no shame in needing it or asking for it. If you need support don't hesitate to contact Lifeline: 13 11 14 or send an SMS to: 0477 131 114

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In today’s episode I share 5 key ingredients for preventing burnout. Whether your fire is starving, suffocating or burning, these proven strategies can help you improve your self-care routine and enable you to thrive.

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Hey hey! Well it's certainly been a while! Here's the first official podcast episode for my new series: Refuel Your Fire! In this episode I share what to expect from this series and explain The Self Care Spectrum: a self-assessment tool I've developed to help people understand and self-assess their risk of burnout.

As I mentioned on the show, I've also launched the Refuel Your Fire series as a newsletter on LinkedIn and Substack. There are five editions of the newsletter available on LinkedIn here.

If you'd like to take a closer look at The Self-Care Spectrum and learn about the work I'm doing you can visit my website here.

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What's self awareness and why is it important? When you were growing up did you have parents, teachers or other people close to you telling you who you were, what you were good and not good at, what your interests should and shouldn't be? In today's episode I'm exploring how it can be difficult to figure out who we are when we have other people in our lives trying to define our narrative for us and how I recently found my way past that.

I also talk about the 16 personality types, different cognitive functions and mental health challenges. Please see the links below for resources and further information:

16 Personalities (The Basics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYKtIlBgwLg

Cognitive Functions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4VxJVnNS3g

For information, help, support and guidance about mental health and mental illness, you can check out the following resources:

Mental Health Australia: https://mhaustralia.org

Lifeline Australia: https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Black Dog Institute: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/resources-support/

Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Better Help: https://www.betterhelp.com/

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In this episode I'm talking about risk-taking, types of risks and why taking risks is important to achieve our career and life goals. I also share 3 types assumptions: paradigmatic assumption, prescriptive assumption and causal assumption to help us understand more about how we can get in our own way or identify how others can get in their own way of reaching their potential.

To access the episode on decision making I mention in this podcast head over to my episode published on Nov 30th, 2020: "Decision making in business for optimal growth"

You can also access my short 3-minute video on the 7 step decision making process here: https://youtu.be/d53AFjxT5hQ

And if you're interested in the analytical video I put together taking a closer look at the "law" of attraction, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/T7sHon8GZGk

This podcast is free, but it isn't cheap. To show your support you can leave a rating, write a review or share this episode with someone who'd like it. You can also buy me a cup of coffee on ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/laurenkress or hire me to speak at your event - to find out about my rates and availability, send me a message on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkress89/

Acknowledgement of Country:

In the spirit of reconciliation I would like to acknowledge that this podcast is recorded on the traditional land of the Bidjigal and Gadigal People and pay my respects to their Elders past and present. I would also like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. I pay my respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living and working on the land today - the land that always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

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