The Positive Thread

Join Heather today as she interviews nutrition coach Kate Lyman on the podcast. Kate reveals the signs and symptoms of under-eating to empower women to eat properly for energy and confidence.

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Are you curious about living alcohol-free but don't relate to the 12-step / alcoholism paradigm? Then this episode is for you. Listen along as alcohol-free lifestyle expert and coach Amanda Kuda shares how to stop drinking and start manifesting in your life.

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Do you desire an abundant relationship with money? Then this episode is for you.

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On today's episode, Heather is breaking down the principles of the Blue Zone Diet & how to apply it to your life for increased health & longevity.

The principles of Blue Zone living include:

1. Focus on the family
2. Nonsmoking
3. Plant heavy diet
4. Constant moderate physical activity
5. Ate a lot of legumes
6. Have a purpose in life.
7. Downshift your life.
8. 80% rule - stop eating when your 80% full.
9. Plant slant - eat more plant based meals.
10. Wine at 5 - one glass of wine a day
11. Right tribe - surround yourself with good community.
12. Invest in friends and family.


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On today's episode, Heather gives you tangible ways to reduce stress in 2021:

- a DUTCH test is a comprehensive panel that shows your hormone panel over 24 hours
- signs of too much stress - abnormal periods, disturbed sleep, increased cortisol
- ways to reduce your stress:

1. Edit your life & distill what's actually important to you.
2. Descreen yourself! Use blue-light blockers in evening.
3. Exercise! Especially weight lifting.
4. Eat well. Quit smoking.
5. Set better boundaries
6. Listen to relaxing music - 432hz playlists, instrumental, worship, classical
7. Winding down before bed.
8. Herbs like chamomile or lavender
9. Therapy!
10. Connect with others! Serve others.

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On today's episode, Heather chats with Bridgette Boucha, a CFO who serves scaling business owners and entrepreneurs. Listen along to learn about money dates, paying off debt, getting woo-woo with your money and more!

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Books Bridgette mentioned:

Clockwork
Wild Woman's Way
Fuck My Life

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On today's episode Heather explains the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and how to optimize them for a better, healthier life!

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On today's episode Heather interviews her amazing client Christina Woodall. Christina is a mom, wife, business owner and more! Listen along for laughs, inspiration and practical tips!

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On today's episode, Heather answers your juicy questions:

Q: Is macro eating better than intuitive eating? Which is better?

A: Macro eating is often a better method to ensure proper fuel intake (not under OR over eating!)

Q: Are Kodiak cakes healthy?

A: Kodiak cakes are mainly carbs! They aren't really healthier than regular pancakes. Make a protein pancake instead!

Protein Pancake Recipe:

- 1/2 mashed banana
- 1/4 cup egg whites
- 2 scoops plant based protein powder
- 1 Tbs. almond milk

Mix all ingredients until smooth, then cook in pan with cooking spray over low heat (3) and then flip. Top with nut butter, berries and Lily's chocolate chips.

Q: What's a good substitute for coffee?

A: Ginger lemon tea is great for mornings. When you crave something full-bodied and creamy, try Teecino (chicory root coffee sub)! Make an iced version with 4 Tbs. nut creamer over ice.

Q: What are low-glycemic load fruits and non-starchy veggies?

Apples, grapefruits, cherries and berries are the best fruits to control blood sugar. An apple a day keeps the doctor away!

Q: What are the healthiest fats to eat?

A: Plant based fats! Olive oil, avocado oil, nuts, nut butters, olives and avocado are all excellent options. It's okay to incorporate some animal based fats like salmon in your diet as well.

Q: What do you think about the carnivore diet?

A: I don't believe in eliminating entire food groups. Still try to limit red consumption to no more than 2x per week.

Q: What are helpful mindfulness activities?

A: Mindfulness helps bring you back to the present moment which helps alleviate anxiety. Try using "All the Colors" exercise - by identifying an object from each color. Try listening to music with your eyes closed.

Q: How can I clear up my skin with my diet?

A: While food alone can't heal your skin issues, it can make a big impact. But so can other holistic practices like exercise, sauna, sleep and self-love.

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On this week's episode:

- a new healthier way of relating to food
- positive = the presence of something, negative = the absence of something

7 steps you can use to create a healthier, more positive relationship to food:

1) See food as fuel & nourishment FIRST.
- everything you eat does something to your body

2) Respect your body and have wondrous awe for it!

3) Improve your mindset & mental health by eating better quality foods.
- eat more fruits & veggies!

4) Exercise to reset your nervous system.

5) Learn about your body & how it responds to foods.
- Use the MEDS acronym to assess your nutrition - how is your mood? energy? digestion? sleep and sex drive?

6) Eat with intent but not absolutes. Rigid, black & white thinking is not sustainable.

7) Audit your environment.
- are your friends and family supportive?
- is there unhealthy food in your cupboards?
- clear and clean out things that don't support you energetically

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