Is it a diet…is it a supplement…. NO, it’s a different way of looking at the way we eat. 

Today I speak with farmer Greg Peterson, from Urban Farm,  who is on a mission to transform our global food system. It’s a sentiment I couldn’t agree with more. Our bodies were designed to eat real food - not manufactured and processed “food”.  

Years ago I ran nutrition talks in kindergartens and the kids came up with this rhyme. It’s “real food” if: If it grew in the groundOr grew on a treeIf it lived on the earth Or swam in the sea…

When we are eating locally grown, in season produce it is 100% better for us AND better for the planet. Our current food system is broken. The lack of nutrition, proliferation of environmental toxins and manufactured foods, and the average distance our food travels to our tables, has reduced its nutritional density.

We are opting for convenience over nutrition, and paying for it with our health.

We’ve lost touch with what real food looks like and in this great conversation, Greg and I drill down into the cracks that are in our current food system and also simple steps you take to make a change to your own health and the health of the planet. 

We have a chat about: 

• Food miles - how far food travels from where it is grown to where it is consumed
• Food nutrition - the farther food travels the less nutrient dense it is
• The impact shipping food halfway around the world has on the environment
• The supply chain issues that is causing current ongoing food shortages 

We also dip our toes into Greg’s passion for permaculture AND how you can get started simply and cheaply to have your own fresh produce - even if you have limited space, money and time! 

Links and resources:

To learn more about Greg and the Urban Farm you can find him here: 

https://www.facebook.com/TheUrbanFarm https://www.urbanfarm.org

Greg has also generously given us access to his video series:  Healthy Soil is the Key to Your Successful Garden Discover how to build healthy soil in 3 videos:

• The 5 Components of Healthy Soil
• Sheet Mulching 101
• Instant Garden or how to build a garden in just one day for under $100! 

You can access the video series here: https://urbanfarm.leadpages.co/healthy-soil-hacked/

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Bloating, gas and hives, oh my! 

You’ve no doubt heard the quote that food can be our medicine… and the flip side is, it can be our poison too. There is no doubt that our hormones change the way our body responds to food and this can bring on a range of inflammatory and very often annoying symptoms. 

The fastest way to stop guessing which foods (and products such as toothpastes and deodorants too!) are not right for you right now, is with a food sensitivity test.

Identify exactly which foods aren't working for you - instead of restrictive elimination diets that take out entire food groups unnecessarily, leaving you feeling as though there is nothing left to eat. 

In todays episode I explain why I have used this particular test with every single client, for the past 5 years and why it works. 

Food sensitivity tests have proven to be effective for the treatment of:

• Hormonal symptoms and imbalances
• Bloating, reflux, irritable bowel, diarrhoea, leaky gut, constipation, flatulence and poor digestion
• Headaches, migraines, joint pain and seasonal allergies such as sinus and hay fever
• Recurring and unresolved illness and infections
• Behavioural issues, poor concentration, poor memory, brain fog and low energy levels
• Food cravings, fatigue and poor sleep
• Eczema, psoriasis, hives, acne, rashes, itchy, dry and inflamed skin.

Links and resources:

To learn more and purchase the Food Sensitivity Test - https://kyliepinwill.com/product/food-sensitivity-test/

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When we hit 50 (or 40 or 60 for that matter!) we are NOT old ladies. Not even close to it. We have plenty of living left to do and we should be living vibrant and energetic lives! We also come with the benefits of experience, wisdom and hindsight! 

In this episode, it is my turn to be interviewed by the vivacious Kip Clarke, host of the Wild and Wise Women Over 50 masterclass series. Kip created the masterclass series for women to reignite your passions and use the wisdom of your decades to unleash a vibrant, sexy new you! In our interview we talked about how we are living in this body for the next 20, 30, 40, 50 and more years - so we need to pay attention to it, take care of it and we need to learn to love it. If we aren’t taking care of it, no one else is going to. 

When we think of our pets. How long until we take the dog to the vet if it starts to limp? We’re on the phone immediately booking appointments and x rays. How about the kids? Maybe a few days, more of a wait and see but we generally end up erring on the side of caution. Then when it comes to our own body or how we are feeling… It can be months or even YEARS before we actually address what is going on. 

Our bodies never lie. Our bodies tell us the truth and we have learned to master the art of ignoring it. Ladies it’s time to pay attention to that little tap on the shoulder before it becomes a smack on the head!

Life is to be lived and it’s never too late to start loving the body you’re in. 

Links and resources:

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https://kyliepinwill.com

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Estrogen plays a big role in our reproductive health, it gives us our boobs and curves, it is critical in helping us create healthy pregnancies and babies. 

On top of that, estrogen promotes new bone growth - preventing osteoporosis, and also supports our cardiovascular health and plays a role in regulating our insulin response to prevent insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.  

There is however a fine line between too much and not enough estrogen. 

Fluctuating and high estrogen, which is common during perimenopause, can trigger a range of inflammatory symptoms.

Similarly low levels of estrogen during and post menopause can be just as problematic in the form of hot flushes, insomnia, anxiety and overwhelm - resulting in a loss of confidence and self esteem. Today we look at the literal highs and lows and how you can best support your hormones and your body through this transition and come out the other side - feeling more energised and confident than ever.

Links and resources:

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As women many of us are natural people pleasers. We have an extraordinary capacity to take on more to support others - we’re honestly all a bit too capable for our own good!  Be it partners, children, parents, friends, family, work, community and we’ve been doing it most of our lives, so it’s ingrained deep into our psyche. 

Today I share a great conversation with leadership coach Jo Zulaica.  Jo is an experienced leadership coach who works with women professionally to help them find their voice and step into their full potential. Jo’s work is particularly relevant for all of us in this mid phase of life,  and helps coach women to shut down that negative self chatter, tap into your core values and step into your own identity  - the one that’s outside being a partner/ wife/ mother/ daughter / employee and so on. 

We talk about the importance of filling your own cup and how having the confidence to put ourselves first  - physically, mentally and emotionally, means we’re coming from a very abundant place, a very full up, a very happy, a very fulfilled and satisfied and rich place. 

In this episode Jo and I talk about the importance of filling your own cup first and what that looks like for you. 

• What does that look like for you and how each of us can only know that for ourselves
• How to shut down that negative chatter in our heads that tells us we’re too busy, don’t have enough time, money etc to value investing back in ourselves
• The importance of tapping into your core values. 

Jo gives us some great questions to think about and the good, sometimes surprising news is, we get to choose! 

How do I want to be? How do I want to eat? How do I get my energy? How do I restore? How do I fill my cup?

Links and resources:

To learn more about Jo  you can find her here: 

www.joleader.com

On Socials… 

https://www.facebook.com/jo.zulaica/

https://www.instagram.com/joleadershipcoach

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If you can’t sleep at night, then you’re not alone.

While sleep is so essential for our health, it can also be so elusive. It’s often one of the first signs and symptoms of peri menopause – quickly followed by exhaustion and fatigue, and can last well beyond menopause (really…did it ever come back after kids??!!).

Here we look at why you’re struggling to get a decent night’s sleep and what you can do about it. 

Sleep is one of the fundamental building blocks towards health. Poor sleep has clinically been shown to increase the risk of developing;

• Weight gain
• Blood pressure and cardiovascular disease
• Poor work performance
• Fatigue
• Hormonal imbalances
• Accelerated ageing
• Diabetes
• Mood swings, anxiety and depression.

Oh the joys!

While sleeping tablets and even antidepressants are commonly prescribed for women struggling to sleep, it might help with short term relief…but to really make a lasting change, we need to get to the underlying causes of why we are waking up in the first place. Otherwise it’s going to be a constant struggle!

In today’s episode I chat about:

–  Some of the common reasons WHY your sleep might be so disrupted

–  How you can combat this naturally.

Check out my Blog on Why You Can’t Sleep At Night - https://kyliepinwill.com/2021/11/22/why-cant-i-sleep-at-night/

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Why is it that we can have all the best intentions in the world but we just can’t get ourselves to the finish line? 

In this episode I speak with my good friend, Karlie McKeand who is a naturopath and the creator of NER - Naturopathic Emotional Release. We look at the unconscious stresses that lead us to sabotaging our goals, stemming from underlying emotions or underlying stress patterns that throw us off track from what we set out to achieve. 

This can be due to certain belief systems, or things that happened in our past, that we may or may not be aware of, where our brain has created a particular pattern designed to keep us safe. 

This can be really helpful in certain situations - for example unconsciously slamming on the brakes if a car stops in front of us. Then other times it creates that self-sabotaging pattern and the result is that sometimes we don't do the things that we really want to. 

Karlie has created a protocol called NER  - Naturopathic Emotional Release, can be used to assess underlying emotional drivers on clients of all ages.NER has successfully been used to treat: 

• Anxiety
• Bed-wetting
• Chronic conditions
• Digestive conditions 
• Food aversions
• Headaches
• Hormonal imbalances and fertility challenges
• Mental health issues
• Pain 
• PMS
• Self-sabotaging behaviours
• Sleep issues
• Stress
• Trauma and grief
• Weight loss

Links and resources:

To learn more about Karlie and NER treatments, you can find her here: 

https://karliemckeand.com

On Socials… 

https://www.instagram.com/karlie_mckeand_naturopath/

https://www.facebook.com/karliemckeandnaturopath/

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Once you hit your 40s and 50s, your body is undergoing the biggest change since puberty which can leave you feeling exhausted, waking up in the night, cranky and reaching for sugar, chocolate, wine and cheese just to keep you going through a busy day.

And how your body burns fat (or not…) has completely changed.

To say the least, once you hit your 40’s and 50s, regaining your energy and shifting that belly fat requires you to work WITH your hormones.

As your estrogen and progesterone levels fluctuate wildly from your early 40s and and naturally produce less around 50, your body becomes more sensitive to signal a key fat storage hormone  - namely insulin. 

Naturally declining levels of estrogen puts you at risk of weight gain and having insulin resistance worsens the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause - but the news isn’t all bad!  

In this episode I cover: 

• The signs of insulin resistance and what to be tested for

• Why conventional recommendation of “lose weight” isn’t helpful

• How to overcome cravings

• Diet and lifestyle considerations 

Links and resources:

Video - The hormone that's blocking your weight loss...and how to change it! - https://www.facebook.com/571998279/videos/1368312160315105/

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If you want to successfully create a healthy life you absolutely love there are a few things you need to know. 

If you are ready to get unstuck, gain clarity and move forward into your healthiest most vibrant life then you should register for the Naturally Healthy Women Summit. 

My friend Dawn Calvinisti has brought together incredible women experts and influencers (including me!) for this complimentary summit series on living the good life physically, mentally and emotionally. And in today's episode we give you a sneak peak of what's in store. 

The Naturally Healthy Women Summit.

June 20 - June 24,  2022

It’s 5 straight days of action oriented teachings and inside access to top women influencers who have been where you are and want to help you break free.

Links and resources:

>>> Claim your front row seat to the online event here - https://www.naturallyhealthywomen.com/kylie

PS It’s free! 

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Stress, fatigue and burnout sit alongside modern day busy life for many women.  In today’s episode, I’m really excited to speak with naturopath Pam Hird, who has a special interest in prevention and treatment of women experiencing burnout and was my personal “go to”, years ago and was an integral part of my recovery from adrenal fatigue. 

Pam breaks down simple steps we can take to slow down, bring ourselves back to a state of calm and I LOVE her key message - be gentle with yourself.

Some of Pam’s top tips which we dive in todays episode are:

• Slow down, we need to bring ourselves back to a state of calm
• Check in with the quality of your sleep
• Pinpoint where the stress is coming from
• Key things to check with your diet
• The importance of letting go of perfection 

Links and resources:

Pam Hird is a naturopath based in Brighton, Brisbane. You can learn more about Pam here:

https://www.pamhird.com

https://instagram.com/pam_naturopath

https://www.facebook.com/pamhirdnaturopath

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