That Healing Feeling

I am finishing season 2 by speaking to my two lovely sisters Becky and Tash, where we take the opportunity to reflect upon the challenges of 2020 and look forward to 2021 with positivity.

We all had a big year of firsts despite the pandemic!

Becky travelled around Asia and Australia before starting her first job post university in March, where she quickly needed to adapt to working virtually and building a productive and self-motivated working-from-home routine.

Tash started her first year at Edinburgh University, after completing her final year of school very suddenly and prematurely. It has been very challenging for her to be in first year of university in COVID conditions, however she has been very strong throughout the difficulties she has faced of self-isolation, home sickness and working on her mental health.

We also speak about how lockdown allowed us to grow as a family unit, but also personally, and it was over lockdown that yoga and open water swimming began to play a bigger part in our lives!

It is clear throughout this episode that sport has been a massive element within our lives, and that it continues to be! All our younger years were filled with countless sports; athletics, cross country, swimming, netball, hockey, lacrosse, gymnastics and more!

Becky's love of team sport was explicated by her captaincy of the 1st Lacrosse Team at Oxford University, where she was also the president of Atlanta's, the university society empowering female sport at all levels. Me and Becky also competed in an ultra-adventure race together in 2019, in very testing weather conditions.

Tash started her journey with sport and fitness through dance, with her love of lacrosse and the gym becoming stronger towards the end of school. She ran 27km during lockdown as part of a fundraiser, and looks forward to a personal training qualification in the future!

We bring awareness throughout this episode to the ups and downs that life can bring, especially in this time. With any healing journey, collective or individual, it is all about staying positive, strong and supportive of one another. We really hope that you enjoy this episode!

Follow my journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Follow Tash: https://www.instagram.com/tashrobinsn/ https://www.instagram.com/tash_training/

Follow Becky: https://www.instagram.com/beckyrobbo/

Mentioned:

https://ratrace.com - Man vs Coast and Coast to Coast.

https://www.atalantas.co.uk - Atlanta's Society Oxford.

https://www.youtube.com/c/yogawithadriene/ - Yoga with Adrienne.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ - The Body Coach TV (Joe Wicks).

https://hotpodyoga.com - Hotpod Yoga.

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I absolutely loved speaking to the amazing Grace Kingswell this week on the podcast.

Grace is a nutritional therapist who focuses on root cause medicine, and throughout this episode we discuss the potential that food has to heal but also hinder our health.

Grace was inspired to become a nutritional therapist due to a personal experience of numerous health issues growing up, including; fatigue, eczema and gut symptoms. This led her to apply functional medicine to her healing journey, in contrast to a typical western culture of medicine which often treats the symptom and not the root cause.

We explore the undeniable link between mental health and nutrition, diet culture, veganism and sustainability, sugar, emotional eating and traditional Chinese medicine, as well as discussing the incredible power of breath work and cold water swimming.

Throughout the episode me and Grace align with our desire to seek balance in our lives, find time for self care, and discover the things that make us happy and doing them more!

It was so great to speak to Grace, she is incredibly knowledgeable about nutrition and I learnt so much from this conversation. We really hope you enjoy this episode!

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Find Grace:

Website: https://www.gracekingswell.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracekingswell/

Her Podcast - State of Mind: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/state-of-mind/id1442195154

Mentioned:

Leader of Function Medicine - Mark Hyman: https://www.instagram.com/drmarkhyman/

Cold Water Swimmer - Sophie Hellyer: https://www.instagram.com/sophiehellyer/

Sunrise Swim Community - Nudge Community: https://www.instagram.com/nudge_community/

Feel Better, Live More - Rangan Chatterjee: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I do apologise for any audio issues!

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I loved talking to my lovely friend Katie this week all about working through long-term chronic injury, and maintaining a positive mentality and commitment throughout.

Katie had a very sporty childhood, and this carried on throughout school and university, where she was actively involved in netball and rugby respectively. This allowed sport to become a large part of her life, and a distinctive element of her identity. It was thus very challenging for Katie to suffer a serious foot injury in one of her first rugby sessions at Edinburgh University, which, after a difficult period of diagnosis, required surgery for a full recovery.

Katie and I relate through our individual experiences with invasive surgery, as well as post-operative recovery and rehabilitation. We note the fact that long-term injury is both a mental and physical hardship, and place emphasis on the importance of speaking openly to friends and family, maintaining a positive mindset, practicing patience and journaling thoughts and patterns to deepen our healing awareness.

Injury is a challenge that numerous athletes face, and our sense of identity can often get bound up in our passions, meaning that when we lose this aspect of life it can be extremely difficult. Katie and I discuss how injury allowed us to explore new passions in our lives, with Katie becoming involved in Acapella and re-discovering her passion for musical performance.

This episode has a very positive outlook, as both of us are making progress with our respective sports, with Katie doing fantastically with her journey back to rugby. We both confirm the deeper sense of appreciation we now possess due to this challenging period of injury and self-growth.

We really hope you enjoy this episode!

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Find Katie: https://www.instagram.com/kt_elcock/

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It was amazing to speak to the lovely Sophie Dear (all the way from Bali!) about the healing power of yoga and how it can help us build balance in our lives.

Before beginning her yoga journey, Sophie worked in TV as an assistant director, which, despite being an adventurous and exciting career, did not provide balance and instead led to challenges such as anxiety, stress and insomnia.

It was this lack of balance that influenced Sophie to reconsider her path, and re-align with what allowed her to feel fulfilled. This is where Sophie discovered and fell in love with the empowering practice of yoga and the associated holistic benefits found when we connect to our breath, still the mind and move the body.

We address Sophie's transition from student to teacher, in which she completed her RYT in Sydney and endured an experience of deep self exploration and growth, before exploring how lockdown affected Sophie personally and professionally in terms of her adaption to living in Bali and the birth of her subscription channel.

Throughout the episode we also investigate the incredible potential of meditation as a preventative medicine, having compassion for ourselves and others, living in the present, and working to become an observer of our thoughts.

Sophie has so many exciting future plans laid out ahead, and I have linked below where you can find her to look further!

I could not agree more with Sophie that yoga is a tool for leading a better life, and that it is joy to be able to teach a practice which improves the lives of those around us. We really hope you enjoy this episode!

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Find Sophie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiedearyoga/

Move and Inspire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-inspire/id1504074023

Website: https://www.sophiedear.com

Mentioned:

How to Fail with Elizabeth Day Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-fail-with-elizabeth-day/id1407451189

Tri Yoga - https://triyoga.co.uk

Julie Montague - https://www.instagram.com/juliemontagu/

Jason Crandell - https://www.instagram.com/jason_crandell/

BodyMindLife Yoga - https://www.bodymindlife.com

London Meditation Centre - https://www.londonmeditationcentre.com

Jillian Lavender - https://www.instagram.com/jillianlavender/

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I do apologise for any audio issues!

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I sat down with my amazing flatmate Issi this week to have a really positive conversation all about her journey with ADHD and mental health.

We being the episode by discussing how having ADHD has affected Issi's life in both positive and negative ways throughout her childhood, teenage years and now as a young adult at university. The high level of independent study at university became very difficult for Issi, and it was this which motivated her to begin looking into neurodiversity and in turn led her towards her diagnosis.

Being diagnosed with a mental health disorder or learning disability can be very challenging, but Issi views it as an incredibly positive moment, as it allowed her to begin adapting her methods of study, put coping strategies into place, and practice acceptance.

We also speak about options for ADHD treatment, including medication and therapy, and agree on the importance of finding what works for each of us as unique individuals.

Some of the strategies we explore further include; positive self talk, building restorative habits in the place of toxic behaviours, fostering healthy relationships and mindsets, exercise as a means of self care and being open and honest to build mental health awareness.

We really hope you enjoy this episode!

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Follow Issi: https://www.instagram.com/issiladd/

Issi's Blog: https://issiladd.wixsite.com/website

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I loved speaking to Anna and Kuda this week on the podcast, where we discussed all things Bound Fitness!

We begin the episode by speaking about what inspired the creation of Bound Fitness, and how fitness plays a central part in both Anna and Kuda's personal lives. Exercise can often be considered on purely the physical level, and we discuss the importance in promoting the intrinsic link between physical wellbeing and mental health, and how training can not only strengthen our bodies, but also our mentality. Exercise is a proven healer for those struggling with stress, anxiety and depression, and Anna and Kuda seek to advocate these benefits through their brand and make exercise accessible and inclusive for all.

We also speak about the difficulties the business faced as a result of lockdown, however, this period allowed for a means to reflect on the potential future of the business, and an opportunity to adapt and overcome challenges.

The future is very exciting for Bound, as they are launching a virtual studio, which offers a wide range of classes, a wellbeing section and a sociable online community. I am so proud to say that I am joining the Bound team as their yoga instructor, and will be doing a weekly restorative class! I am looking very much forward to joining Anna and Kuda on their mission to promote the positivity that fitness offers us on all levels, and sweating towards a stronger mentality.

We really hope you enjoy this episode!

We really hope that you enjoy this episode! 

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Follow BoundFitness: https://www.instagram.com/boundfitness/

Find BoundFitness:

https://boundfitness.co.uk

https://linktr.ee/boundfitness

Exercise Guides - https://readymag.com/u2451367842/boundfitness/3/

https://www.facebook.com/BoundFitness

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I loved speaking to Mhairi this week all about her amazing completion of the first virtual London Marathon!

The episode is split into two, with the first half recorded a few days before the race and the second section being recorded a couple of days after the 26.2 miles.

In the first part we discuss the unique nature of the 2020 London Marathon and what inspired Mhairi to run and fundraise for the excellent Alzheimer's society. We also explore planning the route in Edinburgh, training strategies to build endurance and strength, the importance of recovery, and maintaining motivation.

In the second half of the episode we speak all about race day; including how Mhairi approached nutrition and hydration, weather conditions, support cars and pacing on the day, as well as coping with the challenging sections of the run.

This is the perfect episode to dive into if you are considering completing a marathon!

We really hope that you enjoy this episode!

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/

Follow Mhairi: https://www.instagram.com/mhairifenton/

Mentioned:

Alzheimer's Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk

Mhairi's Fundraising Page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/VMLMcharityplace-MhairiFenton?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_fundraiser_page_donation_received_-_nth_donation&utm_content=12f8e8ce-4f18-4818-b85c-7aba54269924&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1600708464947&fbclid=IwAR3VEVqJ7_dlFRyXLr7Z2FQPfq-2w8MFHtf9BSsqNpcgBJE-RNo6NarKEfo

Yoga with Adriene: https://www.youtube.com/yogawithadriene

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On this week of the podcast I spoke to the lovely David Slack!

David was a Men's Health Cover Model Finalist and supplement brand ambassador in his early 20s, and this allowed for deep exposure to the negative impacts of the fitness industry, including; toxic masculinity, obsession with the gym and body dysmorphic disorder. David speaks candidly about uplifting men's mental health by using our voices to create a space of vulnerability in which we can spread positive messages.

In his mid 20s, David's perspective on life shifted with the birth of his son, and he realised that his excessive focus on extrinsic validation was not spiritually fulfilling. He began a journey of self discovery, re-aligning with his love for the natural world in the fells, and uncovering healing practices such as cold water exposure, Wim Hof breath work, meditation, intermittent fasting and stoicism. We acknowledge the fact that life is not a journey to get somewhere in the future, but that happiness is within us in the present! We really hope you enjoy this episode!

Follow my Journey: https://www.instagram.com/healingwithtorzi/ 

Follow David: https://www.instagram.com/dj_slacky85/

Mentioned:

The Adventure Nation UK Podcast.

The Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k by Sarah Knight.

Matt Haig: https://www.instagram.com/mattzhaig/

The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday.

The Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com

*Disclaimer: We speak about disordered eating and body weight/image in this episode. This is to caution anyone who may find this triggering or upsetting. Remember you are not alone, and sending you tons of loving vibes. 

Websites for support:

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

https://seedeatingdisorders.org.uk

https://www.berealcampaign.co.uk

https://bodyimagemovement.com

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I apologise for any audio issues!

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I had the best time speaking to one of my closest friends, Talia, for this episode. We have been friends for over a decade and both possess a passion for health and wellness, which Talia developed in her mid teens whilst discovering the benefits of yoga and meditation. Throughout this episode we address our daily and weekly practices that make us feel our best. We talk about the holistic benefits of movement, finding a balance between restorative and high intensity, attaining space mentally and physically and feeling a sense enjoyment rather than punishment whilst exercising. We also highlight the emotional and spiritual benefits we feel when training in the natural world. We continue to speak about taking daily mindful moments in the form of activities such as; digital detox, meditation, painting and journaling, in order to seek presence in our day. Our conversation concludes as I speak to Talia about the love we both have for exploring nutrition and cooking, what inspired Talia to transition to vegetarianism, and how this aligns with her masters degree in Environmental Technology at Imperial College. We really hope that you enjoy this episode!

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Follow Talia: https://www.instagram.com/talia.shehadeh/

Mentioned:

Ross Edgley Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/73-why-you-are-stronger-than-you-think-with-ross-edgley/id1333552422?i=1000449392882

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I am beginning Season 2 of my podcast by speaking to the amazing Sabrina Sinha. Sabrina and I competed in biathlon, athletics and cross country together when we were younger, and she has gone on to accomplish many incredible achievements in the athletic field, representing GB & NI in events such as; the European Youth Championships, the World Youth Games and the European Cross Country Championships. In the peak of her condition, Sabrina began to suffer with endometriosis in mid 2016, an extremely painful condition which significantly impacted her life as an athlete and also personally. In this episode, Sabrina and I discuss the difficulty of working with the 'invisibility' of mental and physical illnesses, coping with internal and external doubt, and cultivating resilience and gratitude through adversity. Sometimes we need to take a big step backwards to allow us to move forward in our lives, and Sabrina is an incredible example of someone who held on to hope and didn't lose faith in her individual athletic ability despite challenging circumstances. Sabrina is presently loving running more than ever, achieved a personal best time this summer for the first time in four years and is working towards her long term goal of achieving a senior GB vest! It was amazing to speak to her and we really hope that you enjoy this episode! 

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Follow Sabrina: https://www.instagram.com/sabrina_sinha/

Mentioned:

Sabrina's Blog Post: https://runeatsleeprepeatsite.wordpress.com/2019/02/11/living-with-endometriosis/amp/

*This episode was recorded remotely, so I apologise for any audio issues!

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