Monday Matters with Holly Cochrane

Today I interview my friend Jazmin and she shares her great story about how much she has gained in the last year after she walked into the gym to "lose weight"

Sometimes we are so busy just getting through the day, the hour, and the mud that we don't see how all those moments add up.  Take a minute today to write down all that you have accomplished this past year.  I promise you, it is more than you think! 

Here are 4 ways to make the best of the season if it isn't your favorite time of the year. 1) Ask yourself if what you are stressing about really matters 2) Decide how you want to feel and work at it 3) Focus on what you can control 4) Honour your feelings.  It’s ok to feel sad or lonely or any way you currently are...

Food is powerful, both for the good and for the bad.  Take a listen to learn why I like to label foods.

Learning to breathe has been a game changer for me, my health and my mindset.  I still have a lot I want to learn about but if you have never given much thought to the way you breathe take a listen and start your breathing journey.  

Sleep is a big deal. We need it and most of us are not getting enough.  Take a listen to Why we need sleep and how to get it.

A few of my favourite hormone balancing foods in alphabetical order: Almonds, Apples, Avocado, Broccoli, Cherries, Chia Seeds, Chocolate, Coconut Oil, Eggs, Flax, Green Tea, Pomegrante, Pumpkin seeds, Quiona, Salmon. https://www.powerhungry.com/2013/02/flax-breakfast-cookies-vegan/ https://drive.google.com/file/d/18gX-NiTqGuEF-NT0a-dUeoDv2CDajT5E/view?usp=share_link

1. Decide what you want in life? 2. Communicate that. 3. Hold firm.

We did Dr. Nodes 10 day detox and we all survived. In fact most of us learned some really wonderful things about our diet and how it impacts how we feel.  If you are wondering how we did take a listen to hear some testimonials from  a few participants. 

Jill Stinson has made a couple of career changes over the years but each one has been motivated by her commitment to health.  Today I got to interview her and hear about her willingness to grow, learn and change in the pursuit of wellness.

My friend Krista Bull is a movement specialist and today I interviewed her today because I think everyone should have a movement specialist assess them periodically.  We all want to move without pain and efficiently and even some of the most seasoned athletes pick up poor movement patterns that can be improved. 

I am doing a medically supervised with Detox with Dr. Node starting October 24th.  If you want to join us take a listen to this podcast and get signed up as soon as possible.

I posted on Instagram and Facebook on Sept 28th about the 10 things I have learned I can accomplish in 5 mins that bring me a lot of peace.  I know you don't have time.  I don't have a lot of time either but when I started to realize what I could do with 5 focused minutes I started worrying less about what wasn't getting done and more about how to enjoy just 5 minutes. Tell me what you can do in 5...

I have learned to do more reflecting over the years instead of just "doing" a lot of stuff and moving on to the next thing. Here are 5 steps I use to reflect on the big stuff I do in life: 1. Write down the process. Make is easy to repeat. 2. Write down all the successes, look hard for every one of them. 3. Write down the lessons you learned, what will you do next time differently. 4. Chose a new...

Ok I interviewed the K2 athletes that are signed up for competitions this year and I can't believe how many of them were more nervous about answering my question than anything CFF is going to throw at them, lol.  If you have ever wondered why anyone would sign up and pay for a Crossfit Competition take a listen as you are about to hear their whys...

Sept 11th is day of reflection for me for so many reasons and this year I decided I would do a podcast about my day 19 years ago and the blessing I have received after suffering an ectopic pregnancy rupture.  Healing is a journey with many corners. 

Getting someone else to tell you what to eat 3 meals a day won’t work In the long run: instead ask these 4 questions and learn to create a sustainable meal plan for your LIFE!

Colour Spectrums is a workshop designed for EVERYONE and will improve communication, productivity and conflict resolution.  Please join me at K2 on September 18th from 1-4pm.

I don't know who might need to hear this today but if you ever feel like you are just not ok, I get that.   But I have years of putting in the work on my heart and building my habits that I thankfully don't stay in the "I'm not ok space" for long.

It is that time of the year when we feel inspired to pack some healthy school lunches... you know, the ones that get eaten at school instead of all over the house and yard like they have been the last 2 months!   I admit I am no expert on the actual packing of the school lunch but I hope you get some ideas from our family's experiences.

Mentorship is such a powerful way to grow and develop as a person both Professionally and Personally.  Have you ever had a mentor or do you seek out mentors for your kids?

Today I interviewed Dr. Node Smith N.D.  He explains what Health Mapping is before the workshop that we are hosting at K2 Crosstrianing August 19th from 6:00pm-9:00pm.  Dr. Node is a friend of my family, a coach at my gym and we are incredibly blessed to have his experience and knowledge available to us.  Please listen to this interview and join us for health mapping in August....

Go slow, start small, and learn about the foods with added sugar.  When you begin to be aware you also begin to make other choices.  Natural sweeteners can do the trick, and if you start to squeeze out sugar and replace it with other healthy options your sugar addiction and taste buds will start to change.

I know I tell you to drink your water, get more sleep, meal prep the food, and move your body every day but what if today I told you just to do a little less today??  Sometimes the race to be healthy is not moving us forward, in fact, it's taking us backward.  If you listen to this podcast promise me you will place your right hand on your chest, your left on your belly, and breath into t...

It is easier to do the "healthy" lifestyle thing when you can do it as a family but sometimes our spouse in not always on the same page as we are.  I know you know that you can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink so today I have included 5 ways you CAN get your spouse on board with you. Lead by example. Speak in positives. Notice the little changes. Share your bigger why? Keep...