Style for Life

In this episode, Stephanie talks to Penny Wilson about her journey from a background in design and retail to becoming the owner of a successful jewellery business. She discusses the evolution of her brands, including Joidart jewellery from Spain, Sweden’s Edblad jewellery, and Dyrberg/Kern, which is a unique international brand from Copenhagen, with a real focus on quality, affordable fashion acce...

In this episode, Stephanie talks to Alinor Rose (Ali), a successful scientist and former teen parent, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and achieving her goals. Ali discusses her experiences in a teen parent unit, the importance of community support, and her determination to pursue education and a fulfilling career while raising her daughter. She reflects on the lessons lea...

In this episode, Stephanie reflects on the eight things she wishes she had done in her 20s and the eight things she is glad she did do. She shares personal stories and insights about education, career choices, body image, travel experiences, financial wisdom, and the importance of trusting your instincts. The conversation emphasises the significance of personal growth and self-discovery during the...

Let’s explore why we get more grumpy as we age. In this episode, Stephanie discusses practical strategies to combat the reasons behind the grumpiness. She delves into some of the possible causes, such as hormonal changes, physical ailments, loneliness, and the impact of a changing world on our mental health. Stephanie emphasises the importance of maintaining social connections, having a sense of p...

Clients come to me for many reasons but one of them is that they just do not find shopping for clothes an easy or pleasurable experience.  In this podcast I have unpacked 10 barriers to shopping for clothes and given some practical, real life suggestions on how to overcome these challenges.  The challenges are: You think you don't (or you actually don't) have enough money for clothes  Clothes only...

Another style dilemma I am often asked to solve involves helping my clients with layering their clothing.  Whether its for warmth or style it can be challenging in both instances.   Layering is often in three or more parts: 1.  Base layer garments:  sports bras,  singlets,  camisoles,  slips,  thermals.   2.  Mid layers:  t shirts,  shorts,  long sleeved tops,  thermals 3.  Outer layers:  jackets,...

One of things many of my accountability clients struggle with is the social pressure from others to step out of their health commitments.   This often looks like consuming food or alcohol that is not aligned with their health goals.   I have experienced this myself and know how tough it can be.     This podcast addresses the 'good' and 'bad' social pressures and then gives some strategies to help...

This podcast is all about the practice and journey of kinesiology.   For a science buff like me I have been blown away with the power of this practice.   Gina shares how it works and how it could help you in all aspects of your life - style, fitness, health or just general wellbeing.     To find out more check out her wonderful website:  https://www.createflow.co.nz/  

Sometimes people come into your life that blow you away.   Ginnie was one of those for me..  She came to me to clean up her health and wellness and in the process lost 19kgs..  We did this via accountability coaching.   She is an inspiration and this is her story.   Her transformation looked like:     1. Better and settled sleep habits  2. Weight loss of 81.3kgs to 62.6kgs in 21weeks - 18.7kgs los...

This podcast is all about whats out in the shops this Autumn / Winter and how to purchase it and integrate it into your wardrobes.  This coming weekend (26th and 27th April 2025) I am also hosting shopping tours at Merivale Mall where I will show you what these trends look like in reality and also give you some insights into what is on offer without having to filter through the racks!  Book the to...

Running is one of those very polarising sports that most people resist because they feel in some way inadequate.  It hurts,  they feel to slow,  they worry others will judge etc etc...     Physiologically and anatomically there is no real reason why most people can't get out there and run.  There are a lot of physical and mental barriers.   Thus podcast unpacks how to get started and debunks some...

This is a response to a listener question.  Thank you VB for the suggestion!  This podcast unpacks all the niggly questions you might have about bras,  knickers and shapewear.   The link for the non camel toe underwear is:  https://official-aura.com/en-nz  

So often the reasons that my clients do not put themselves first come down to guilt.  This podcast explores the concept of 'workability' and how to unpack what is holding you back and stopping you achieve the life you want whether that is around your image or health goals.   Have a listen to find out how you can unpack some strategies to help you in this area and reprogram your brain to allow you...

Its the one year anniversary of 'Style for Life'  - thank you you so much for listening to my podcast  - Im really grateful to all of you for listening to this Podcast and so many of you interacting with me.  I have made this episode about my history,  when I came from and how I got to where I am..    

Many of my accountability coaching clients have trouble with emotional eating and fall into the trap of using food to manage 'unbearable feelings', quell boredom or just generally deal with stress.   This episode explores some of the causes of emotional eating and some strategies for dealing with it.     !3 strategies for managing emotional eating:  Keep a food / mood dairy  Tame your stress  Chec...

One of the most hated parts of the female body that I hear about all the time is the upper arms.   As the summer heats up there are some ladies that are battling the heat with long sleeves and covered arms.   We New Zealanders are notoriously bashful about our arms.  This podcast unpacks all the issues we experience around our arms and also gives some tips and tricks on how to fall back in love wi...

Our minds are super powerful.  This podcast explores how our mindset impacts our health and sometimes also our weight.   When researching this podcast what stood out for me was  - adopting a choosing vs a cheating mindset about food - what are we choosing for our health?   Im on a constant journey of sugar reduction so this is an interesting thought as I don't need to lose weight but could improve...

Such an emotive topic. I have broken this down in this episode and given some tips on what body image is,  how to overcome negative body image and what you can do about it.   To help your children (and yourself) its about leading by example - heres how:  Reflect on your own relationship about your body Encourage your child to speak about what they think, and how they feel about their bodies Be awa...

In this beautiful summer weather it is important to feel physically and psychologically comfortable in your clothes.  Sometimes choosing and wearing shorts can feel confronting if your legs have been hidden over the winter.  This episode unpacks the options, decisions and everything else about shorts that you might need to consider to get yourself into a pair this summer.  Here are 10 things to co...

Int he past few weeks with the Christmas and New Year holiday some of my clients have experienced food cravings that have been interesting and challenging for them and I.   I really wanted to deep dive in to this so I could understand more about what was happening for them.   This podcast explores what cravings really are.  The difference between emotional and actual hunger and how to recognise wh...

Happy New year! This podcast explores the weight loss drugs ont he market currenty.  There is no prejudice and its totally up to you whether you want to try them or not.   The following areas are covered: What are the drugs  How do they work  Who can get them  How are they administered Side effects Benefits What happens when you stop taking them    Please note I am not a medical professional - thi...

Over my time as a stylist I have seen so many women who either do not swim, or cool off in water very rarely, because they do not like their bodies in a swimsuit.  Their dislike for their body or lack of confidence to get it in a swimsuit means that they miss out on this summer (or winter!) pleasure.  This podcast is about how you can feel good embracing a swimsuit and getting out there in the wor...

Often the holidays and lead up hits us in December and January and we get overrun with social engagements and deadlines and our carefully curated wellness routines fly out the window.  This podcast is about how to navigate this period of time and come out of it feeling rested,  nourished and still healthy..  here are my top tips:     Plan your meals in advance so you don’t go off track Keep exerci...

A listener question (or 5!) this week about how to dress your body when it changes through your life.  I discussed what happens physiologically in your body in these life changes then how to dress for them.  The three stages are:  1. Pregnancy, childbirth and beyond  2. Menopause  3. Dressing an older body - specifically over the age of 75.   Enjoy!   

Aging is inevitable.   There are many things we can do to attempt to make this process easier and more comfortable for us.   Tips for aging gracefully and maintaining a youthful appearance Be kind to your skin and wear sunscreen.   Drink plenty of water.  Mind your diet. Eat a diet rich in plants.  Mental health matters. . Stay physically active.  Get moving.  Lower your stress. . Quit smoking and...