In this week's episode, I share my top tips for how I handle stress and feeling overwhelmed.

🎙️Breakdown of EP #108

• Update on how my week was with a cancer scare
• Get to know yourself
• Why I chose today's topic 
• How I have struggled with making excuses and holding myself back in the past 
• The 5 things that hold us back: 
  • It's not perfect yet
  • It's not the right time
  • Fear of failure & self-doubt 
  • Waiting for permission 
  • Judgement & naysayers 
• What happened to make me finally take action and change the way I behave 
• How can we work on this?
  • Know yourself 
  • Start somewhere & take small steps
• Who is that voice in the back of your head that tells you that you aren't worthy? 

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Brave by Sara Bareilles

🔥 Quote of the Week | “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” - Dale Carnegie

If you would like to show your support for she was the fire. I would be so grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing my podcast and hitting 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify. 

CREDITS:

Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire

This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

In this week's episode, I share my top tips for how I handle stress and feeling overwhelmed.

🎙️Breakdown of EP #107

• Update on how my week was 
• Get to know yourself
• Self Talk
• Compartmentalising 
• Reframing your perspective
• Venting 
• Communication 
• Meeting deadlines
• Practice Gratitude 
• Declutter
• Get outside in nature
• Make sleep a priority 
• Don't live by other people's standard 
• Dance it out 
• Do something for yourself 
• Music as a form of meditation
• Creating a relaxing environment 
• Be proactive, not reactive

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Breathin' by Ariana Grande | Shake it Off by Taylor Swift

🔥 Quote of the Week | "It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it." – Lou Holtz

If you would like to show your support for she was the fire. I would be so grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing my podcast and hitting 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify. 

CREDITS:

Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire

This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

In this week's episode, I share the specifics of my weight loss surgery. I cover everything from the food I eat now, to the pre and post-operation process. Tune in to find out all the pros and cons of getting weight loss surgery and losing 45kgs.

Before listening to today’s episode I want to say that anything I say today is simply ME sharing my personal experience, I am not a medical professional. I am not making any suggestions or recommendations for you and anyone on a health and fitness journey should do research and speak to a professional.

🎙️Breakdown of EP #106

• How I did my research for weight loss surgery 
• How I chose my surgeon 
• My pro's and con's list 
• Who else I spoke to before my surgery 
• What discussions I had with medical professionals 
• The pre-op process
• How I felt straight after the surgery 
• The liquids, puree and mash diet after 
• Learning to eat again 
• What has changed in my life now 
• What a day on my plate looks like 
• The hardest parts of weight loss surgery

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | My Way by Calvin Harris

🔥 Quote of the Week | "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." – Albert Einstein

If you would like to show your support for she was the fire. I would be so grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing my podcast and hitting 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify. 

CREDITS:

Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire

This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

In this week's episode, I open up about how I lost 45kgs and went from a size 22 to a size 10. I also share how losing all of that weight actually SAVED MY LIFE.

Before listening to today’s episode I want to say that anything I say today is simply ME sharing my personal experience, I am not a medical professional. I am not making any suggestions or recommendations for you and anyone on a health and fitness journey should do research and speak to a professional.

🎙️Breakdown of EP #105

• How my week was: getting a COVID-19 test
• How my struggle with weight started as a teenager 
• How a medical condition at 17 years old impacted my weight
• How travelling on a budget started an unhealthy relationship with carbs 
• I discuss how my jobs played a role in my weight loss & gain
• The traits people usually use to describe obese people that didn't apply to me
• My breaking point 
• Why I haven't shared this story before 
• My weight-loss doesn't define me 
• The fear attached to discussing my weight loss journey 
• Looking after my mental health
• Being as open and honest as I can

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | It's My Life by Bon Jovi

🔥 Quote of the Week | "You can’t let the fear of what people might say or think stop you from doing what you want to do or else we would never do anything." Jennifer Lopez

If you would like to show your support for she was the fire. I would be so grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing my podcast and hitting 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify. 

CREDITS:

Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire

This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

For this month's 'Court Report' I share what I have been loving for the month of June, from celebrities recipes to the album I can't stop playing.

🎙️Breakdown of EP #104

• How my week was 
• Recommendations: 
  • Watch (TV, doco's & film) 
  • Listen (music & podcasts) 
  • Read (books)
  • Eat (recipes) - Spicy Miso Pasta by Chrissy Teigen
  • Use (products)

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Unwritten - Natasha Bedingfield

🔥 Quote of the Week | "At some point, you have to make a decision. Boundaries don't keep other people out, they fence you in. Life is messy. That's how we're made. So you can waste your life drawing lines... or you can live your life crossing them. But there are some lines that are way too dangerous to cross. Here's what I know: if you're willing to take a chance... the view from the other side... is spectacular." – Dr. Meredith Grey

If you would like to show your support for she was the fire. I would be so grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing my podcast and hitting 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify. 

CREDITS:

Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire

This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

In this week's episode I share my top tips for increasing your productivity, so you can do more and achieve more everyday!

🎙️Breakdown of EP #103

• How my week was 
• Prioritising 
• Using a diary 
• Scheduling you day 
• Time blocking 
• Write things down 
• Know your process 
• Knowing when to multi-task
• Setting realistic time frames 
• Making time to plan 
• Knowing what works for you - self-management vs time management 
• Being productive not busy 
• Be flexible 
• Keep reassessing 

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | Formation by Beyonce 

🔥 Quote of the Week | "Either you run the day or the day runs you." – Jim Rohn

If you would like to show your support for she was the fire. I would be so grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing my podcast and hitting 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify. 

CREDITS:

Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire

This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_ 

In 1998 Chicago Sun-Times film critic, Gene Siskel asked Oprah "what do you know for sure" and since then she has shared with her audience countless lessons that she has learned to help form what she knows for sure. In today's episode, I share 5 things that I know for sure!

🎙️Breakdown of EP #102

• My feelings about my podcast finally launching & being out in the world 
• What I've been up to this week 
• What does 'what I know for sure mean'? 
• Knowledge is power 
• You have to tell people what you need, don’t expect them to know 
• You can’t control someone else’s behaviour you can only control your reaction 
• There is always time, you just need to prioritise 
• Nothing changes, if nothing changes 
• Every TV show deserves 3 episodes 
• Attitude of Gratitude segment 

🎶 Fire Starter of the Week | I Was Here: Beyonce

🔥 Quote of the Week | "Take a look at everything you’re doing with your life and make sure you’d choose it all again" - Sam Brown

If you would like to show your support for she was the fire. I would be so grateful if you would consider rating and reviewing my podcast and hitting 'subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or 'follow' on Spotify. 

CREDITS:

Host & Producer: Courtney Mangan @courtneymangan @shewasthefire

This podcast is part of The Spin Studio network @thespinstudionetwork

Technical Producer: Aaron Butler @aaronbutler_