Weight management is something we all ‘feel’ something about. Whether we want to learn how to finally shed the kilos and maintain it, or we want to feel optimal in the skin we are in, it is important to understand why diets don’t work and why what you’ve previously done wasn’t sustainable. Stu Schaefer is a weight loss expert and he is here to smash through some truths to help women feel amazing. After all, we are all different and we should love ourselves no matter what, but being of optimal health really is the aim of the game.Stu specifically shares;How he figured out his three step system after years of doing what everybody else did but saw it wasn’t working nor was it sustainableThe secret to weight loss lies in simple chemical reactionsWhy weight loss the second time around doesn’t seem to work (you’ve lost it, gained it and now can’t lose it again)What is repressed metabolic syndrome and how it shuts down fat burningWhat is Thermogenesis and how you can switch your body to burn fat easilyHow a lot of healthy foods aren’t actually healthy on their ownWhat happens as we age and is age a factor in weight managementWhy so many people are experiencing Thyroid issuesHow to exercise smarter for weight loss, MTHFR and other autoimmune issuesWhy mindset matters so muchConnect with Stu - www.stuschaefer.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most women have accepted that gaining weight during menopause is a given. But like most hormonal symptoms, just because it is common doesn’t mean it is normal.  Dr Anna Cabecca is back to share her wisdom about menopause, weight gain and other associated symptoms which she believes can be managed and addressed with simple lifestyle strategies to have women back on track and feeling their best.In this episode you’ll also hear about;The plethora of symptoms women experience during menopause including low libido, mood swings, insomnia, weight gain and how they are linkedThe simple lifestyle changes you can make to begin to influence your hormones as they change during peri-menopause and menopauseHow symptoms are great clues to what’s true for your own unique bodyThe nutrition shifts you can make today to begin to support your hormones and reduce your symptomsHow you can turn your life around during menopause to feel fantastic Connect with Dr Anna via her website - https://drannacabeca.com or via Instagram here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perimenopause begins at around 35 years of age when our hormone levels gradually begin to decline. Many women are experiencing more crazy hormone imbalance symptoms than ever before including heavy periods, mood swings, insomnia and more.  Perimenopause isn’t supposed to be a horrible time. In this episode Nat talks about why so many women are having huge struggles with their hormone health in their 30’s and 40’s and what you can do to help support your hormones for calmer, happier days.In this episode you’ll also hear about;What are the normal symptoms during perimenopauuseWhy you are still very fertile during perimenopause and can still conceiveHow you can begin to use your unique symptoms as clues to guide you for the best treatment approachWhat hormone imbalances are common during perimenopauseThe most common hormone imbalance women are suddenly experiencing and how this contributes to perimenopauseHow to begin to regulate your hormones better due to external influencesReasons internally why you have excess hormones that disrupt your sex hormone balanceThe main reason why your symptoms are exponentially worseHow to regulate hormones during perimenopause with 3 simple lifestyle additionsThis and much more.  Follow Nat for more on Instagram and check out her Mastering your Perimenopause Masterclass for additional, more detailed information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fertility is harder to treat today than it was 20 years ago - at least in the opinion of fertility expert and TCM Doctor Marc Sklar.  But often we take on somebody else’s opinion of our health, especially as a women and take it as truth, when in actual fact - it really is somebody’s best opinion and maybe they’re wrong. In this episode we chat about how this idea is appropriate to fertility and miscarriage to help you unpack the ins and outs around our reproductive health as well as tools you can add to support your own health and fertility. This episode discusses:Why fertility is more difficult today than ever even with modern technology and medicineHow we hide our fertility status and miscarriage and it is a disservice to the persons experiencing lossWhy miscarriages happen - are they more than just a freak incidentHow medicine relies heavily on miscarriage being an accidentHow many variables contribute to miscarriage including autoimmune issues, blood clotting factors, thyroid and the uterine environmentWhy 99% of fertility clinics fail to look at these variablesHow to improve IVF/conception outcomesWhy Marc believes that 80% of couples go through assisted conception prematurelyWhy addressing the ‘root cause’ is so often the missing piece of the puzzleWhy stress matters contrary to what you may have been toldHow you can have some comfort and less stress after miscarriageWhat variables you can create after miscarriage for peace of mind to proceed into your next pregnancyThe foundational things that matter to Marc that you can look into todayConnect with Marc via his website - www.marcsklar.com, also on instagram @the_fertility_expertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dad life in modern times may leave many parents feeling overwhelmed as traditional parent roles have changed and we are left trying to navigate these in a way we’ve never known.  n this episode we chat with mentor Luke McLean about how we can better support the father figure in your household.Luke shares: Why the traditional role of ’the dad’ is still as important as everHow children mimic what they see and how the behaviours of parents are reflected in our childrenHow less contact with parents is the reality due to the nature of working parents and what we can do to cultivate connection regardlessWhy planning times of connection is keyHow we can be aware of the ‘3 Ds’ (Distracted, Disconnected and Discontentment) to be more reflective and more present as a parentWhy rituals are so important to help us connectHow to have conversations with our partners that spark curiosity and solutionsWhat the biggest blocks may be for men and how we can support men to ask for help early and be less explosive in times of stress and overwhelmHow we can change generational behavioursSetting up your evening before you walk into the door to create connection and calmAwareness of how parents talk to each other and the roles they playConnect with Luke McLean @Luke_mclean_life and via his website https://lukemclean.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contrary to what you may have been told, starting a business with a loved one is possible with the right strategies, agreements and discussion. In this episode, Nat chats with Jess Blizzard, owner/co-owner of The Talent Collective, Daysy and Bickerstaff Blizzard as to how this is possible to be in business with your bestie, not only why you should but why she highly recommends that you do!In this episode Jess shares;How finding the right combination in business partners is the key to successWhy you shouldn’t listen to ’the people’ who say you should never go into business with a friendWhat makes business work if you do go into partnership with somebody you already have a relationship withRecommended strategies and systemsHow to navigate the hard parts of partnership and how to use these to your advantageHow multiple income streams are so important to createWhy she felt called to start Daysy even though she had no health backgroundHow she personally manages having so many fingers in so many piesHow important is it to continue to self evaluate and how she personally adopts thisFollow along Jess’ adventures at @thetalentcollective @daysyaustralia @bickerstaffblizzardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kemi Nekvapil grew up in foster care and had experienced five different homes by the age of 13. Time after time she had the doors to validation and opportunity closed to her because of her race and her gender. It wasn't until Sue, one of her foster mothers asked her what she wanted to do when she left school that she began to learn the power of choice. In this episode Kemi shares of her journey and how it has all lead to her becoming the fierce and unapologetically incredible women she is today.Kemi shares more about;Women in leadershipHer passionate role with The Hunger Project and how it sees things from the coaching lens to help communities in developing countries get the support they need to build and elevate their communitiesHow we all have a role because we are all human and nobody's input should ever be dismissedHow she turned down the role of a lifetime to direct, produce and star in a television show, to pursue her passion as a young woman - food and yogaHow she now helps people explore who they areWhat power truly is and how we can tap into our own power because nobody is coming to save us, but at the same time we must learn to be vulnerable to get the support we deserve.Her new book Power - A Woman's Guide to Living Without ApologyConnect with Kemi - https://www.keminekvapil.com and on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Human design is the science of differentiating synthesis based on four ancient modalities. Think of it as your own personal manual to help you understand your own uniqueness. Dana and Shayna from DayLuna help us to understand how this is a powerful tool you can adapt to not only help you understand your life's purpose but also those around you including your children and loved ones.Dana and Shayna talk more about;The steps involved in creating your human design chart by date of birth, time of birth and location and how these play a role in 'stamping' you with your unique traits and abilitiesHow the human design chart helps put the pieces together of your own flow and how you are meant to 'be' in the worldThe role that conditioning plays and how it can set us on course from how we act and behaveHow to finally understand your unique purposeConnect with Dana and Shayna at DayLuna - https://www.daylunalife.comand on instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.