Lovoni and Sarah

This week we’re diving into the topic of: Why so many of us dislike cooking. When it comes to cooking, we’re often uninspired, unmotivated or tired of always being the person making the decision ‘what shall we have for dinner’. Cooking can be time-consuming, stressful, requires some degree of planning then of course, there’s the clean-up. Although a chore to many, cooking your own food is importan...

This week, we’re chatting about What’s your truth – what is holding you back from achieving the goals you set for the life you really want. Is it fear, overwhelm, perhaps procrastination, God forbid - laziness? It’s time to come clean, ask yourself the uncomfortable questions & be completely honest with yourself. Is your avoidance surfacing as another symptom. Remember, the truth will set you...

Today we’re talking about How to Eat Well without Over-Spending: Food costs have soared so what can we do to feed ourselves and family wholesome meals without over-spending, especially at this time of year with the holiday season looming. With food often being one of the biggest costs in the monthly budget, we’re looking at ways to curb overspending. We’re talking about creating a food budget, mea...

Today we’re talking about healing the unhealthy relationship many of us have with food . We often view foods as good or bad. We use food as a crutch turning to it to support our emotions, only to suffer feelings of guilt. What about the negative self-talk we bestow on ourselves when it comes to eating. Or the times we think we can reward ourselves with food. How many times have you tried dieting o...

Today we’re talking about dopamine, what it is & its functions. Dopamine is a hormone & neurotransmitter known as the ‘feel-good ‘chemical. It plays a key role in functions such as movement, behavior focus, learning, mental health, motivation, sleep, mood, arousal & more. Dopamine levels can fluctuate throughout your life. Too much or too little dopamine can lead to health issues. Symp...

This week we’re talking – how a change of season in your life can leave you unsettled & disorientated… as though you’re standing at some sort of, cliched crossroads, perplexed at what direction to take. Maybe it’s a divorce, a move, your baby leaving the nest or suddenly you find yourself out of a job. Perhaps it’s an age milestone birthday making you question your life & the direction it’...

This week we’re talking – finishing 2024 strong. Now is not the time to throw in the towel & wait until next year to pursue the goals you’d set for this year. Instead, it’s time to dig deep by persevering & committing to yourself. You might have started the year enthusiastically & then faltered but now is not the time to give up. Hello there & welcome to the Lovoni & Sarah heal...

We’ll be taking a month-long break from podcasting while we do some traveling, attend to family responsibilities & focus on our businesses. We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to those who have listened, watched us & supported us during this season. We appreciate you all so much and we hope you’ll continue to be part of our podcasting community when we return on October 21st. Until then...

Before we take a month-long break we’re looking back over season 5 at what were the listeners & our favorite episodes. We felt this season has been quite holistic: getting back to basics, embracing simplicity & practicing mindfulness. Here we recap which episodes had the biggest impact on us. We hope you find something that can resonates with you in one or several of this season's episodes...

Today we’re discussing a topic that has reached epidemic proportions affecting one in two adults - loneliness. Do you struggle with loneliness. We hope you’re not as alone as you might feel but are there things you can do to combat loneliness? And what can society as a whole do to help those who feel so alone? LINKS Join us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram Check out our website Lovoni’s web...

On today’s episode we’re talking about Achieving Happiness – is it a pipe dream or a realistic expectation? What can we do to invite more happiness into our lives? We all want to feel happier but is it really possible? Are there things you can do to make you feel happier? And why does happiness seem to come easily to some but not to others? Are there blockers to prevent you from experiencing true...

Today we’re talking how to curate a life of simple living. How do you simplify your life? This topic could have its own podcast, who knows, perhaps it might one day… but for today, we’re going to share with you what we’re working on to simplify our own lives. With simplicity comes less stress, less to worry about and usually less chaos. How do you reduce the overwhelm, be more organised and less f...

On today's episode ,we're talking about the direct connection between how you look and how you feel. When you take the time to dress well, you’re sending a message to yourself that you’re worth the effort. This doesn’t mean you need to spend hours getting ready; it’s about making small, deliberate choices that enhance your appearance and, in turn, your mood. Wearing clothes that fit well and suit...

Today we’re chatting about Stress. We all have it in our lives but what can we do to have less stress? What are some potential ways of minimizing it? How does stress affect us, not just mentally but physically? And can it interfere with weight-loss goals? Are there ways of making stress less impactful? Join us for this week's episode on stress. What can you start doing right now to reduce the stre...

WHAT'S THE ONE CHANGE TO MAKE RIGHT NOW if you want to feel happier, more fulfilled, confident & successful. It’s simple: obvious, but so often forgotten. Get - back - to - basics. Get the fundamentals right. Focusing on the basics can be hugely impactful in a positive way in your life, especially when it comes to losing weight & getting healthier. Today we’re talking about what the basics...

Today’s episode is about being Fearless and we have a special guest: Laura Bartlett joining us. After being harshly rejected on Dragon’s Den Laura, founder & CEO of the House of Coco magazine, went on to turn this, her travel & lifestyle magazine, into a global success. Laura is here to talk with us about overcoming adversity, transforming her health & wellness, taking chances &… w...

On today’s episode we’re talking ‘AGE IS JUST A NUMBER’. You’re never too old to get healthy, to start weight training, learn a new skill, start a business, become rich & successful. Society has led us to believe once you hit 60 & beyond, it’s time to retire & sit back. People have created empires into their fifties & beyond. You’re never too old to fulfill your dreams, create a wh...

In today’s episode we’re talking about what complaining does to you mentally & physically & ways in which we can all try to complain less Do you know complaining constantly is bad for your health? Complaining triggers your body to release cortisol, the stress hormone shifting you into fight-or-flight mode. So, when you’re complaining - whether it be an internal dialogue, to another person,...

On today’s episode we’re talking about personalizing your diet. There’s so much conjecture about what, when & how to eat for optimal health & weight loss. It’s overwhelming. We believe one way of eating doesn’t fit all. We’re talking about crafting a diet suited to you that becomes part of a healthy lifestyle change and not about deprivation & unrealistic expectations. LINKS Join us on...

Today we’re talking mindfulness. Many of us tend to focus on things we didn’t get done or all the things we have to get done on the never-ending to-do list. How many times a day have you thought: I wish I’d done better, done more or done something differently? We tend to focus on what is wrong. We focus on other tasks we need to do instead of focusing on the task at hand. How do we train our brain...

We all know exercise is good for us, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life regular exercise can change your life. On today’s episode we’re discussing the benefits of exercise, how to start exercising if you don’t have a set routine, ways to incorporate more movement into your day, finding exercises you enjoy that suit your fitness level & what’s the optim...

On this week’s episode we’re talking TOO MUCH. If, like us, you’re working on yourself & feeling there’s too much information, too much fear, too much choice, too much food, too much to do, too much to think about…ugh some days it is just feel overwhelming & just too much. We’re talking ways to reduce the ‘too much’ & switch to just right. Too many choices leads to choice-paralysis, al...

Setting Goals. Goals: do they drive you or loom heavily over you. How much do goals help when it pertains to weight loss or anything really that you want to achieve. Join us as we dig into the science and mindset of goals. Are they a help or a hinderance? Tune in to find out. We share lots of great information to help you. LINKS Join us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram Check out our website...

Thanks for joining us during season four of our podcast. We're taking a month or so long break but will catch up with you soon for season five. While we're away, we hope you enjoy listening to older episodes. Take care, Lovoni & Sarah xo LINKS Join us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram Check out our website Lovoni’s website Sarah’s website Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Links...

On today’s episode we’re discussing journaling: what it is & what can you gain through regularly writing in a journal. Research backs up the benefits of journaling when it comes to reducing anxiety, easing depression, working through trauma and setting goals. If there are stressful situations occurring in your life, journaling trains you to stop and make sense of it all. Journaling to some mig...