The Missing Ingredient with Gwen

Not artificial happiness or toxic positivity, but real life things that will increase your joy and enjoyment of life.  If you've been struggling lately, this episode is for you.  Each offering is something you can start today, doesn't require anything fancy, and will absolutely increase your enjoyment of life and your ability to laugh and feel your own zesty sparkles.  If you find value...

If you've been wondering what happened to all your energy, this episode is for you.  If you wake up tired, feel tired all day until around 8:30 PM, struggle with food cravings, feel too tired to do the things you know will make you feel better or enjoy your life more, rely on caffeine to get you going and sugar to keep you going and wine to calm you down... this episode is for you.  I share w...

In today's episode I share the most common challenges that come up in my 1:1 coaching practice around health changes, and what you can do about them. This episode is designed to shift you into an empowered state and help you understand how you might be self-sabotaging your progress and getting in your own way.  If you struggle with self-sabotage, perfectionism, an all-or-nothing approach, or...

As women over 40, our bodies go through so many changes, and that final 5-15 lbs can feel impossible to shed and seem like we're in a constant battle with the scale. But what if those soft spots are a part of our strength and beauty?  Join me this week in the unpacking of self-acceptance, improved health, finding peace with your body, and embracing our natural weight.  Let's redefine wha...

In this episode I offer you a simple practice that will consistently increase your self confidence and start painting a more honest picture of what a badass you really are.  It's simple, takes very little time, and will also make you happier, feel more motivated and energetic, and worthy of the dreams you're potentially letting slip away from you right now.  A lack of self confidence can...

Most of us have been using our self criticism and self hate to motivate our health and weight loss goals for as long as we can remember, but does it even work, and what other option is there?  In today's episode I unpack what really motivates us, and I offer a new perspective on how to tap into REAL motivation that lasts.  Please listen and share.  Xox, Gwen I help 40 + women get their SPARKL...

Today I share thoughts on the difference between getting started on losing 50+ pounds vs the final 10 pounds.  This episode I share my own personal experience and observations after working with many clients on these goals, and I offer different mindset work that will help you achieve your goals with more ease, motivation and grace. No matter where you're at right now.  This episode is rooted...

If you can't remember the last time you felt taken care of, important, like someone's priority, celebrated, or special, this episode is for you.  However, this is not a soft episode.  I offer a mindset shift that will get you out of feeling like you're the last person on the list, but it's not always an easy mindset shift to swallow.  And even though I tried not to, there'...

I f it feels like you wake up and getting punched in the face with worry, stress, anxiety, and overwhelm right now, this episode is for you.  (Or did you even sleep last night?)  Today I share 3 tactical strategies to get you OUT of stress mode and break the cycle of perpetual stress an worry, and 3 things you can do TODAY to help you process your stress and worry, and start feeling better NOW.  T...

In this episode I break down some of the deeper challenges of WHY we struggle to consistently eat healthy or stay on our plan, and WHAT we can do about it.  My hope with this episode is to share the nuances and complexity of dietary changes, how they impact our physical and emotional health, and hopefully bring in more self compassion and badassery.  **This episode contains swearing so I advise he...

This week I'm breaking down HOW to use the concept of manifestation to create the health and life you want. But to be clear, there's nothing woo-woo about this episode so before you dismiss it, have a listen! It might just be the missing piece in your wellness plan.  If you find value in this podcast please share your favourite episode with your favourite people! It makes all the differe...

In this weeks episode I'm breaking down 3 tips that can set you on a path to feeling more fulfilled, happy, peaceful, passionate, whole, joyful, content, or satisfied in your life.  It's the start of rediscovering YOU, and what makes you tick in the season you're in NOW.  Because for many people, adulting can wring us out and leave us drained of our zesty goodness... And that's...

The reasons why we fail at our health and wellness goals are endless, but in today's episode I break it down into 3 steps that will help you stay the course no matter what... And make you feel better about yourself in the process!  When it feels like all our attempts at eating healthier, exercising more, or starting a meditation practice are a continuous reminder of our failure, or like the w...

Most of us know that feeling where maybe we've made great choices all morning, but now it's 3pm and we're exhausted and our body feels so heavy it's a chore to sit up and  it feels like our brain is shutting down for the day... And suddenly, seemingly totally without even knowing it, we're snarfing back the cookies (fill in the blank) we've managed to avoid all day lo...

In this episode I talk about how people pleasing and my need for external validation impacted and showed up in my life. I share real life examples and things to look out for in your own life, and how I have been practicing breaking away from these default settings.  Thank you for listening!  I help 40 + women get their SPARKLE back! By recovering from chronic stress, losing excess weight, and opti...

This week's episode is about self care for busy people who don’t have time for all the wellness BS all over the internet, but who DO want to feel better and whole and vibrant and healthy and balanced!  This episode offers you a step-by-step process to creating a self care practice that will GENUINELY impact how you feel on a daily basis.  Many of the women in my community are stretched to bre...

Women over 40 have been conditioned to accept, and even EXPECT to feel like crap and be a shell of our former glory as we age, and I'm not having it!  I'm not suggesting we try to deny aging and the things we experience during our female journey and perimenopause, but I AM suggesting that we should stop normalising feeling like hot garbage and feeling like a shell of ourselves. Stop norm...

If you've ever felt like has become a serious of responsibilities, chores, and never ending pressure, and you miss feeling excited about your days, this episode is for you.  Today we unpack the 3 steps to getting your sparkle back, no matter where you're at in life, how many responsibilities you have, what your circumstances are... this is the recipe back to feeling healthy, happy, vibra...

On today's episode I share 3 things that are impacting your life and creating your current level of goodness, and how to make things better.  This isn't a surface level approach, but instead offers you a deep and impactful framework to creating a life you're more excited about while healing thoughts that are holding you back and keeping you STUCK. So grab a cup of tea, or pop your s...

I often hear from clients that they just don't feel like themselves anymore. That their lives are so busy and they spend all their time racing around, and don't do anything that feels like actual FUN... And they want to feel vibrant, alive and that sense of themselves again.  This episode is part of the recipe that will bring you back to joy, playfulness, silliness, and FUN.  Be sure to...

In this episode, we uncover a simple but important thing that's missing in most adult lives, the impact it has on our physical, mental, and emotional health, and how to start making changes to cultivate a more joyful, passionate, and fulfilled life.  Pour a cup of tea (or slip on your walking shoes) and join me as we explore surprising ways to enhance emotional health and the ramifications of...

And what you can do to make it easier... Surpise! It's NOT about you lacking motivation, being lazy, or whatever unhelpful thing you've been telling yourself.  This episode is about working towards a future you're excited about, and understanding what might be in your way or causing you to stay stuck or struggle while making changes in your life, or on your health journey.  If you&a...

In this episode I share practical practices and journal prompts that will help you gain a deeper understand of yourself, what's causing your struggles, and how to increase your joy and enjoyment of life.  Being self aware might seem unimportant at first glance, but if you want to create change in any area of your life, it is essential in making things stick and not suffering through the proce...

Including a 4 layer framework to guide you.  Many women that I work with have been rushing through life, and by the time they hit 45ish there are starting to feel potentially disconnected from themselves and their lives.  This episode is a loving reminder that no matter how old you are, or what your current situation is, you can absolutely put in the work that will help you feel amazing, love your...

Stress impacts our mental, emotional, and physical health, so getting a grip on it is essential! In today's episode I break down 5 ways that you can process through your stress cycle, and what you can do to counter balance it.  This episode is short and direct and will give you tangible takeaways that you can implement right away that will allow you to offload stress and leave you calm and at...