The Small Steps to Wellness Show

For the last episode before the summer holidays, I am joined by Ben and Viki talking all things social health, peer pressure amongst children, discussing the value of cooking and eating together, and more.

This conversation was triggered by a post by Ben where he talked about the cultural aspects of eating and how food is more than just the sum of its nutrients and calories. The post spoke to me on so many levels, and I just had to invite him and Viki on to discuss this with me. 

Ben Winthrop is a Nutritional Therapist that recently completed an MSc in Clinical Nutrition, and he currently works as a Tutor/Student Support at The Culinary Medicine College.
He’s especially interested in how people relate to food in the broader context of society, but he also has a keen interest in movement; training in both breakdance and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
In September, he will start a second MSc in Occupational Therapy.
Find Ben on Instagram @benhealth_.

Viktoria Garbett graduated in Budapest as an economist specialising in PR and international communication, but then moved to the UK after falling in love with an Englishman. She recently quit her corporate job managing a big team, following her heart and passion for food and nutrition. For over 4 years she has, alongside her corporate job, been teaching people of all ages to cook, but then struggling with her health, she decided to study nutrition and take ownership of her own health. 

Now, having recently gained her diploma in Culinary Medicine, making her a Nutrition Coach, she's currently working on launching her services of both nutrition coaching and expanding on her cookery classes. Find Viki on Instagram @twiddlefood

And as always, you can find me on Instagram @smallstepstowellness




| ultra processed foods | raising children | how to get your children to eat real foods | can I avoid ultra processed foods | peer pressure among children | eating healthy in the modern world | nutrition coaches | how to strike a balance between nutrition and the enjoyment of food | social eating | eating in a social context |

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After the great feedback on the previous human design episode, I am back with Jenna Garagiola talking all things human design.

This time we are basing our conversation around the charts of me and my three children to see where they differ, where they are alike, and how we can use their open and closed centres to communicate with them and help them work well together as siblings.

The guidance from Jenna is truly unique, and I couldn't recommend her enough if you too want to get some clarity around your family's charts and how you can best work together as a team.

For context, these are our charts:

Me: 6/2 splenic projector with an open emotional centre
Child 1: 4/1 splenic projector with an open emotional centre
Child 2: 1/3 emotional projector with a defined spleen
Child 3: 1/3 ego manifestor with an undefined spleen and emotional centre

All of us have a defined throat.

You can find Jenna on Instagram under @iam.jenna.marie where you can contact her and see how you can work together. 

And as always, you find me under @smallstepstowellness





| human design | human design projectors | human design manifestors | human design open emotional centre | human design defined throat | human design coaching | human design charts | communicating as a family | siblings | using human design to help communication | 

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Henna Bostrom is a nutritionist, and she is also a diagnosed coeliac.  After what feels like a lifetime of experience in dealing with this debilitating and limiting condition, she now has a lot of wisdom to pass on, and in this episode we sit down to talk about how she found out she is coealic and what her challenges have been.

When Henna was diagnosed with coeliac disease, she decided to steer away from supermarket gluten-free products, as they were both tasteless and expensive and often were still foods she couldn't tolerate due to extra food sensitivities.

Instead, she has used her background in chemical engineering to develop food, and especially bread, that both tastes great and can fit into a busy lifestyle.

Henna believes that even though being diagnosed with coeliac disease or other gluten-related sensitivity can be a shock and cause disruption in your life, you don’t need to give up delicious and affordable food and social gatherings because of it.

If you would love to learn how to also bring bread back into your world and would love "Aunty Henna" to be your guide then you may love her Gluten Free Bread Club.

You can find Henna here: https://glutenfreelifetweaks.com/

And to use the coeliac symptom checker, head over here: https://isitcoeliacdisease.org.uk/

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 | food as medicine | coealic disease | how can I find out if I'm coealiac | gluten intolerance | gluten sensitivity | autoimmune diseases | how do I bake gluten free bread | how do I cook gluten free foods | can I have some gluten if I'm coeliac | challenges with coealic disease | what happens if I eat gluten and I'm coeliac | 













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Chloe's health journey is a story not to be missed.

From the age of 12 she started suffering with severe acne, and if there's a treatment out there, Chloe is sure to have tried it.

When she thought she was miscarrying her second child, she came across something that changed her whole life for the better, and in this episode she shares everything with us. 

You can find Chloe on Instagram under @chloemyers_ig

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 | food as medicine | acne | how can I get rid of my acne | acne prone skin | natural ways to get rid of acne | skin problems | small steps to wellness | how to get rid of your acne naturally | can I use food as medicine | can food help me get rid of acne | fruits and vegetables to help with acne | hormonal health | women's health | 

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In this episode I sit down to talk to Nicola Packman about her journey with MS and how looking back, she wouldn't want to be without her diagnosis because of what it has taught her. Listening to Nicola is so inspiring, and my hope it that you take some inspiration from her to make positive changes to your lifestyle.

Nicola is a Nutrition Coach with a Diploma in Culinary Medicine. She began studying nutrition to help her manage her MS. Having seen such a huge improvement in her health since making changes to her diet and lifestyle, she is now passionate about promoting the benefits of holistic wellness through her brand The Wellness Kitchen.

You can find Nicola on Instagram @the_wellness_kitchen

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 | food as medicine | MS | eating for MS | autoimmune diseases | what is MS | how can I live with MS | can I get well from MS | nutrition coaching for MS | small steps to wellness | lifestyle changes to support MS | MS remission |

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I am back with Miriam Stener talking about what to do when the trauma is released and you want to start shining your light.

Miriam Stener is a poet and an expert in the field of energetics and metaphysics. Her strength is to help you feel safe, while you go on your own energetic journey towards coming back to wholeness and who you truly are. It is said diamonds are born in the dark. Miriam is here to support her clients in their journey towards activating their energy system and the juicy crystals inside of them, so that they are ready to shine their brilliant light into this world!

Do you have a story to share, but you keep holding it back? Miriam is your coach in daring to publish your book, and in energetically aligned book launches!

Miriam was born in Norway and grew up surrounded by beautiful nature. As a child she used to dance to the four elements and as an adult she is passionate about teaching how to create in alignment with nature's four elements. Miriam's viking alias is The Soul warrior, because she is ready to fight with her heart for your soul to be heard.

To get your hands on any of Miriam's books, follow this link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Miriam-Husby-Stener/author/B08XY2YQFL?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

She is the co-author of The Divine Atheneum, a free spiritual magazine, and you can read it by following this link:
https://issuu.com/divineathenaeummagazine/docs/divine_athenaeum_template_7_-compressed

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 | small steps to wellness | trauma | life after trauma | trauma coach | women's health | mental health | emotional health |


















And to find out how to work with her, head over to: www.miriamstener.com





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Jenna and I met recently in an online coaching group, and I knew that I wanted to have a conversation with her on this podcast to talk about human design and what it has meant for us. Whether you're a HD expert, or a newbie like me, there is something for everyone in this episode.

Jenna is a Self Awareness & Transformation coach, guiding her clients through the space of who they once were and who they are BECOMING. Certified in the modalities of Human Design, Breathwork, Meditation, and Reiki, Jenna leads her clients in achieving Self Discovery, Self Love, and Self Mastery so that they can move forward as the authentic, powerful, magnetic Souls they were designed to be. Jenna believes that it’s from this state of BEing that all things are possible, because why live a life of “meh” when you could be living a life filled with “F*CK YEA”!

Jenna is currently offering single 90 minute sessions of 1:1 Human Design coaching and a 4 week 1:1 Human Design mentorship. She also has an exciting new group program set to launch soon so keep an eye out!

Get in touch with Jenna on her Instagram @iam.jenna.marie, email her at [email protected], or visit her website at www.iam-jennamarie.com for more information on her current programs!

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| human design | projector | manifestor | manifesting generator | generator | reflector | human design coaching | life coaching |

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After a long break focusing on my new baby, The Small Steps to Wellness Show is back with a second season!

Kicking it off is a conversation I'm having with my good friend and reflexologist, Amy Durston.

We dive into what we have in our wellness toolboxes. And these boxes have changed over the years, and probably expanded a whole lot compared to when we were younger and perhaps more conventionally minded.

As promised in the episode, here is the link to find an accredited reflexologist near you:

https://www.aor.org.uk/custom/far-search/

And to book in a treatment with Amy if you live close to her, head over to www.enlightenyourhealth.co.uk



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This week's episode is short and sweet. A bitesize episode, where I look at some fantastic ingredients you can add to your diet to support your mental health.

For a one day meal plan on this topic, simply send me a message on Insta @smallstepstowellness with your email address, and I'll send it across to you!

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 | food as medicine | mental health | eating for mental health | what can I eat to support my mental health | how can I improve my mental health |

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Join me in this week's episode as I sit down with Lindsay Randerson talking about menopause. 

Half the population will go through menopause, yet there is so little we know about it, and that needs to change. Not just for us women's sake, but also for the men in our lives who equally need to be equipped with information so they know how to best support us!

Lindsay is a women's health coach and holistic practitioner, and in this episode she shares how to navigate the midlife curveballs so you can get on with living.

You can find Lindsay on instagram under @lindsay_randerson_coach or visit her website at www.waystowellness.co.uk

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| food as medicine | menopause | women's health | perimenopause | how do I look after myself during menopause | what is menopause | supportive partner | women's health coach | helping women with menopause | menopause symptoms 

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