Wise Yourself Up

Wise Yourself Up Turns 1!

In this episode, Carla reflects on the first year of the podcast, the meaning behind it, and why she wanted to start it.

Carla wanted to present a different angle to healing, showing that it’s for everyone—you can still enjoy partying or have made mistakes and still belong in this space. She brings humour and lightheartedness to these topics and really hopes that it helps you on your healing journey.

To everyone who supports the podcast, Carla wants to send a big thank you. She absolutely loves this space and the community she has built.

Timestamps

• 00:00 Life updates: grief and healing, creating a new course, sleep as a coping mechanism, and cold dips
• 11:30 The story behind the podcast
• 20:48 The hardest episode I have recorded
• 22:11 Talking about hard topics with humour
• 30:07 Giveaway to celebrate the podcast’s birthday!

To celebrate the podcast turning 1, Carla is giving away a 1:1 session to anyone who comments below on Spotify, sharing how this podcast has helped you. You’ll also get an extra entry if you share it on your story or leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

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In this episode of the Wise Yourself Up podcast, Carla welcomes special guest Orla Swan, also known as the Health Hun.Orla, a nutritionist and trauma specialist, shares insights from her years of experience focusing on women’s nutrition, trauma coaching and mindset energetics. Orla discusses her struggles with IBS, PCOS, and eating disorders, as well as her neurodivergence.The conversation covers topics like menstrual health, the impact of hormonal contraceptives, and the significance of pleasure and intimacy in women’s lives.

Timestamps:00:00 Intro to Orla and traveling abroad05:24 Orla’s personal health struggles09:16 Understanding neurodivergence20:13 Navigating sleep schedules that work for you24:59 Managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)27:35 The impact of contraceptives on health33:07 Healing relationship with food37:30 Exploring pleasure and sexuality40:37 The importance of self-discovery and healing

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• Instagram: The Health Hun
• Podcast: The Health Hun
• Course: How to Heal Your Relationship With Food
• 1:1 Coaching: Get in Touch

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This episode is dedicate to Carla’s Granny Adeline ❤️

Carla felt called to share the story of her granny’s passing and hopes that it helps anyone grieving.

Sending lots of love to anyone struggling at the moment.

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Carla is joined by Dr. Katie Gambier Ross, a neuroscientist, somatic movement coach, nutritionist, and podcaster.

In this episode, Carla and Katie discuss everything from neuroscience to somatics, the wisdom of the body, and the role of pleasure in personal growth.

This is an incredible episode, as you can instantly see the similarities that Carla and Katie share—not only in their passion for understanding the mind-body connection but also in their personal experiences and values.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:20 Katie’s Background

03:16 Adjusting to Living in London

13:16 Where Katie’s Obsession with Neuroscience Began

16:46 Understanding Somatics and Aliveness

19:48 Lessons from Working with Dementia Patients

24:30 Living in Bali vs. London

34:33 Influences in Somatic Practices

45:22 Exploring Pleasure and Sensuality in Life

51:22 Biggest Influence on Katie’s Teachings

56:10 Favorite Quote

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If you’re looking to get out of your head and into your body for true healing, Carla offers 1:1 somatic coaching to help you with this. Click here to register your interest.

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• Instagram: @katie_etphdcoaching
• Nervous Podcast
• The Pleasure Podcast

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Carla chats in today’s episode about how emotions are held in the body.

She takes you through each part of the body and explains how different organs hold specific emotions and how this knowledge can help us tune into our physical and emotional well-being.

People often think that the brain is the most intelligent organ, but it’s not—the heart is.

Carla used to feel some resistance to this topic, so if that’s you right now, please approach it with an open mind, as she has seen more and more how true it is.

Timestamps:

- 00:00 - Life updates: The Maid and response flexibility

- 06:19 - How emotions are held in the body

- 10:54 - Our evolution and the intelligence of the heart

- 16:30 - The development of the body from conception to human form

- 17:02 - The power of the spine, sacrum, and skeletal system in emotional healing

- 21:12 - Lungs and the importance of conscious breathing

- 22:35 - 1:1 coaching

- 23:54 - The connection between the stomach and heart

- 27:00 - Understanding the intestines, kidneys, liver, and psoas

- 30:18 - The arms, hands, and shoulders

- 32:00 - The lower body and how trauma is stored here

- 34:11 - The lips and skin

- 35:08 - If you have any questions, let me know!

If you’re looking to get out of your head and into your body for true healing, Carla offers 1:1 somatic coaching to help you with this. Click here to register your interest.

References:

1. McCraty, R., Atkinson, M., Tomasino, D., & Bradley, R. T. (2009). The Coherent Heart: Heart–Brain Interactions, Psychophysiological Coherence, and the Emergence of System-Wide Order. Integral Review, 5(2). Available at: Integral Review

2. McCraty, R. The Resonant Heart: Heart-Brain Interactions and Psychophysiological Coherence. HeartMath Institute. Available at: HeartMath Research Library

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Your body always tells the truth, the mind does not.

This is why it’s so important that we give ourselves the space to listen to what our body is telling us.

Carla knows exactly what it’s like to resist rest, and in this episode, she gives practical tips on how to begin incorporating rest and stillness into our lives, as well as the benefits of learning to listen to our bodies.

You are worthy of rest, and learning to sit and be with yourself will allow you to tune into the incredible power that you have as a woman.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Solo holiday, resting, swimming in the Irish Sea
• 07:39 Resistance and Change
• 10:33 How to Begin to Do Less
• 19:06 Prioritising Yourself Over Work
• 21:15 Do It for Your Older Self
• 30:17 Generational Healing

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The Wave Effect has just finished, and Carla is reflecting on the power that sitting in silence has had on the women inside the course—and the power it can have on your life too.

We are often so caught up in pushing ourselves physically, but the idea of sitting with our thoughts for as little as 30 minutes a day can feel daunting.

Carla chats about her own resistance to embracing stillness and how we can reconnect with our bodies and cultivate more joy and love in our lives when we turn inward.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected or stuck, then this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

• 01:11 Solo holidays, birthday hangover, and adjusting to winter
• 05:08 What I’ve learned from the Wave Effect and my experience with healing
• 10:01 The body tells the truth
• 13:56 Healing is not about working on ourselves
• 14:58 Processing emotions like your parents
• 16:20 Resistance is what creates suffering
• 23:56 Lessons learned from working with women in healing
• 26:03 The more you rush, the more you get stuck

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Is anyone else just bored with the conversation around age?

Carla’s just turned 37 and in today’s episode, she’s explaining that growing old is not a bad thing, it’s actually a privilege!

Not everyone gets the chance to grow old, so we should cherish every year we get.

If you’ve ever felt stressed about getting older or wondered how to stay youthful in spirit, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:

• 00:51 – Life updates
• 08:00 – Growing hotter, wiser, older
• 10:25 – Family influence on ageing
• 16:11 – The pressure of fertility in your 30s
• 20:58 – Focusing on self-love and relaxation
• 22:24 – Taking care of yourself as you get older
• 23:40 – How death changes your view on ageing
• 27:27 – Examples of how people did things differently
• 29:46 – Where I’m at in my life at 37

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Heartbreak is the WORST, but it’s a rite of passage that all of us will experience at some stage in our lives.

Although it’s easier said than done, Carla shares her advice on how to heal from heartbreak and move on.

So many of Carla’s current clients are experiencing heartbreak at the moment, but even if it’s been two years since you were last with your ex, this episode will offer you guidance for healing and moving forward.

Timestamps:

- 00:00 – Grief and dating stories

- 08:29 – Heartbreak is a rite of passage

- 10:01 – Acceptance that the relationship is over

- 11:44 – Gratitude for the relationship

- 12:36 – Letting go and moving on

- 14:42 – Unfollow your ex

- 18:51 – Self-care during heartbreak

- 20:23 – Grieve the relationship

- 24:42 – Reach out to friends, not your ex

- 28:06 – Stop the self-harm

- 32:04 – Sending love to anyone going through a breakup

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‘Grief is eternal, because so is love.’

Carla chats in this episode about her experience with grief, especially coming up to anniversaries, how she has learned to live with and honor the memory of loved ones, and how you can do the same for the people you’ve lost in your life.

Even if you have never experienced grief yourself, this episode will also show you how to support a friend who is grieving.

Timestamps:

- 01:02 – Updates on the Wave Effect course and starting Gabor Maté course.

- 03:03 – Reflections on anniversaries and dealing with the loss of loved ones.

- 16:13 – Clear the day to honour them.

- 17:18 – Take care of the things they love.

- 18:11 – Eat what they ate.

- 20:00 – Let yourself cry.

- 22:00 – Go to the ocean.

- 23:35 – Watch out for self-destructive behaviours.

- 26:39 – Talk to them.

- 28:24 – Surround yourself with others.

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