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Most women don’t consider themselves courageous because of the belief that our worth as women is tied to other people’s perception of us. We believe that we’re only worthy when we’re of value to others – our partners, friends, children, etc.  But did you know that you are innately worthy as you are?  Find out the powerful questions you need to ask yourself about your worth, so that you can take th...

Do you go out of your way to please the people in your life? I’m guessing you do. You probably make excuses for why you need to do it too – but don’t feel bad because we all do it. Today’s episode dives into how to stop people-pleasing and confidently prioritize your needs. You’ll get to discover why mothers often feel the need to prioritize others’ wants and needs above theirs, how we’re paying t...

Why you struggle with food and eating has more to do with how you think about food and your body than the food itself. In this episode, Unyime shares several reasons why you may be struggling with food and what you can do about them, so that you can change how you see your struggles and do something about them.   Let’s connect on Instagram at @oliveandblisswellness. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE...

One of the negative patterns that mums fall into is negative self-talk when it comes to food and their bodies. Negative self-talk does not support your health journey, rather it makes you feel worse about yourself, lose motivation, stress out, and stay stuck in a cycle of guilt and shame about feeding yourself and your family.  Let’s chat about how you can identify your negative self-talk, and wha...

Mama, you can't live out your purpose on an empty stomach, so start taking care of yourself by eating. Too few of us think about eating as a form of self-care. In fact, the thought of even spending time on self-care is like speaking a foreign language to some of us because it seems like there’s never enough time in our day to eat. I’m sharing 3 quick ways that you can commit to eating as a fo...

Do you struggle with emotional eating? Stephanie Dodier is a Clinical Nutritionist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, speaker, podcast host, and Creator of The Going Beyond the Food Method™️. In this episode, she gives us a master class on the gift of emotional eating. This episode will help you rethink emotional eating so that you can see it as a gift to be treasured, rather than dreaded...

“Food can be a powerful entry point into exploring more about ourselves, our beliefs, our values, and what we truly want out of life .” A quote from our guest, Alissa Rumsey’s book, Unapologetic Eating: Make Peace with Food and Transform Your Life. Exploring your relationship to food can truly lead to helping you find yourself and your place in this world. Alissa shares the keys to finding yoursel...

Did you know that your mindset is one thing keeping you from experiencing food freedom? Your mindset goes beyond your perspective and ultimately influences your feelings, and actions you take regarding anything in life, that includes how you engage with food and your body. Here's what Unyime discusses in this episode: 3 common mindsets that keep you stuck in the cycle of thinking that you’re...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Do you struggle with making fitness a part of your daily routine? The first thing you need is motivation. If you’re wondering how to find the motivation for movement, then you’re in luck. Our guest today, Kim Hagle is sharing the secret to finding motivation for movement. Kim shares the one mindset shift that can help you break your mental barriers, so that you can finally mee...

Ever wonder whether you can have a health condition and eat intuitively? Well, you’re in luck because my guest today is a great example of how you can be an intuitive eater despite having a health condition. Lindsay Sarson is a registered holistic nutritionist, Intuitive Eating coach, host of the Intuitive Diabetic Podcast, and type 1 diabetic.  She’s passionate about changing the landscape of die...

So, you're ready to stop dieting and want to heal your relationship with food, perhaps through intuitive eating, right? First, congratulations! I'm so happy and so proud of you! Secondly, you're probably wondering what to expect when you stop dieting. This episode dives into 5 things I wish someone had told me when I was learning how to let go of dieting. If you haven’t already, you...

Wondering how you could possibly prioritize your health because your life is so busy? The key to stop living like you’re putting out fires every day is to set priorities…but this only works if your priorities are in alignment with what matters to you. Learn how to set priorities with the simple process discussed in today’s episode, so that you can finally get a handle on your life AND keep your he...

Welcome to 2021! Start off the new year with the tools to help you achieve your health goals. This week, I’m addressing how your thinking keeps you stuck in a rut when it comes to achieving your goals. I share 3 common ways women get stuck and give up on health goals – why we act that way and what happens when we feel stuck. If you’ve struggled with achieving your health goals in the past, I can g...

Having an abundance of sweets and treats around the holidays can feel quite stressful for many women, especially mums. Unyime talks about 5 steps you can take to ease the feelings of stress and anxiety for yourself or your child when it comes to sweets and treats. Check out the steps and end the battle with treats and sweets once and for all.  If you have questions or would love some support, send...

We all want children who grow up with a healthy relationship with food. As a well-meaning parent and caregiver, you do your best but that best can sometimes seem like it's not enough when mealtimes end in tears and fighting with your child. Unyime discusses 5 questions you need to ask yourself about eating in your home. Learn why trust is important when it comes to helping your child have a h...

Does the thought of prioritizing yourself make you feel uncomfortable? Perhaps taking time for self-care or rest just seems impossible because your life is busy. This episode gives you one simple thing you can do to ease the discomfort and anxiety that you may feel when you choose to do anything outside what’s expected of you as a woman.  If you have questions or would love some support on your nu...

The holiday season can be a time of stress about food for many women, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Unyime shares 5 quick tips to help bring a bit more peace and joy to your holiday eating experiences, rather than stressed out and overwhelmed.  If you have questions or would love some support on your nutrition journey, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca Grab your Quick Start...

What type of a mother would you be if trusted yourself enough to be great at it? In this episode, we dive into what diet culture and balance in motherhood have in common, and how kicking balance to the curb is the antidote to societal motherhood standards. trusting your ability as a mum so that you can thrive in motherhood. If you have questions or would love some support on your nutrition journey...

Intuitive eating can help to build a foundation for healthy living for you and your loved ones. If you’ve been on the fence about intuitive eating, Unyime talks about how you can start eating intuitively today even though your life is busy. Learn 5 simple steps to get you on your journey to becoming an intuitive eater. Grab the Intuitive Eating for Busy Mums: A QuickStart Guide from oliveandbliss....

Mama, you don’t have to shove eating aside because your life is busy. Find out 5 ways that you can benefit from intuitive eating. Learn to improve your relationship with food and your body, while modeling a healthy relationship with food for your kids, so that they can be intuitive eaters too.   If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@oliveandbliss.ca    Find me...

All the noise about what you should and shouldn’t eat can make eating feel like another task to check off on your to-do list. But did you know that people who do well with eating feel good about it and enjoy all kinds of food? Learn 5 steps you can take today to help you find joy and pleasure in eating once again.  If you have questions or would love some support, send me an email at hello@olivean...

Hello and welcome to the very first episode of the Thriving Mum Podcast!! I’m bringing this podcast to you with all the random feelings that make me want to scream and run away at the same time.  In this episode, I share my personal journey of trying to take care of priorities at the cost of my health, and how that experience led to redefining motherhood for myself. I hope you’ll feel inspired to...