Elevate

Does stress block baby-making? In part 2 of our conversation on pre-conception care and fertility, we unpack why stress hormones are ultimately blocking our sex hormones and the ability to make healthy, happy babies. In this episode we discuss: •Why fertility is not just the woman's responsibility •Detoxing and nourishing the parents pre-conception •Understanding divine timing •Creating the space...

Why our fertility is fading away? It seems as if infertility is an epidemic of our time and culture and in this episode, we unpack some of the reasons why so many couples are having trouble conceiving and why our health in the 2 years before we fall pregnant actually determines the health of our babies. In this episode we discuss: •Why fertility is a marker of optimal health •Sarah's story of 'los...

Meditation Mind Body & Soul. The research has caught up to what wise people have known for centuries, Meditation is amazing for the mind, body and soul. This week covers what Meditation is, why we love it and how our own experience with this practice has evolved over time. In this episode we discuss: •What Meditation is •Why it's beneficial for our health as well as our mind •The difference betwee...

FOOD, everyone's most contentious topic! This week we talk all things food. From our own personal evolution and philosophies through to some of the problems with the current food systems. In this episode we discuss: •Our own experiences with body image and disconnection from food - Why extreme diets can be problematic •The importance of Ayurvedic principles around food and why we practice them •Wh...

Intention Setting 2019. We kick off season two with a discussion on intention setting, the 2019 version of goal-setting. We talk positive affirmations, manifestation and mastering your creative potential. In this episode we discuss: •What is the difference between intentions and affirmations and how they work •The yogic concept of Sankalpa •Sarah's mind-blowing personal story of manifesting her pa...

Our fave natural products + practises. This week we are chatting organic cosmetics we love, how to glow from the inside out, our fave skincare and hair hacks and why the beauty industry has got us thinking. In This Episode We Discuss: •How conventional beauty products wreak havoc with our hormones •What your skin is telling you about your liver and hormone health •How to reconcile the toxic beauty...

The menstruation revolution has begun! Periods have long been in the shadows, clouded in shame and resentment. After years of not bleeding and finally finding her cycle again Sarah shares her journey to conception and Amanda unpacks how to schedule, eat and exercise according to the monthly flow. In This Episode We Discuss: •Our experiences of going off the contraceptive pill •What we have learned...

Sleep is sexy; here's why. The research is in, one of the most important things we can do to radically elevate our health and sex life, is sleep. If you have ever uttered the phrase "I'll sleep when I'm dead" or pulled an all nighter- this episode is for you. •Why sleep is important and what we do to ensure we get the most benefit from our sleep •If you're serious about managing your health and we...

Why cash is actually spiritual. On the spiritual superhighway, money talk is seemingly a faux-par but here we unpack exactly why mastering money has become a big part of our spiritual practice and how it's actually about self worth. In This Episode We Discuss: •Money, abundance, prosperity, and the definition of abundance •How our relationship with money is a direct correlation to our relationship...

Stay sane & healthy while travelling. Whether it's for a holiday break or long term travel, being on the road or in the sky can wreak havoc on the immune system and the connection to ourself. As a full time traveller and annual holiday maker we share some epic tips for beating jet lag, avoiding EMF exposure and feeling grounded while travelling. In This Episode We Discuss: •Healthy & Eco Travel Pr...

Daily DOs & DON'Ts to elevate everyday. Compare and contrast the daily routines that we practice to stay in alignment and feeling fresh. Sarah, as a Holistic Health Coach and Amanda as a Yogi and Ayurveda enthusiast share their fave habits and what happens when shit hits the fan. In This Episode We Discuss: •Why Is This Import? •What Are We Doing? •Challenges •Recommendations Insight Timer Meditat...

Our fave plastic-free hacks. This year we both committed to kicking plastic out of the home and daily life. Here we chat about our favourite finds, the convenience addiction and why some things are trickier than others. In This Episode We Discuss: •Why Is This Import? •What Are We Doing? •Challenges •Recommendations References: •Plastic Free July •The Great Pacific Garbage Patch •Boyan Slat - How...

Meet the makers; health coach and banana bread expert Sarah Hopkins + global nomad Amanda (Yoga) Noga. Here is the 411 on how the Elevate podcast came to be, how our love affair began and a little taste of the conversations we will be sharing in Season 1. Connect with your Elevate hosts: Amanda Noga Website: - www.yogaalchemy.com.au Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/yoga_alchemy/ Join the Pat...