The Feel Good Nakd Podcast for Women

The secret to happiness is INTERNAL but what exactly does that mean? In this solocast we're going deep into the psychological roots of happiness and fulfilment to discover what can we actually DO to FEEL better mentally? We're looking at five different paths to happiness using cognitive therapy strategies and lessons learned after working with clients from around the world over the last 9 years.  ...

Speaking up for what you believe and want isn't always easy right!? It could feel uncomfortable, you don't know what to say or maybe you're not used to do it. A lot of times too we get worried about what others might think. Or there could be a power dynamic at play, for example in the office.   Fortunately, like any habit, speaking up CAN be learned and refined so you feel more comfortable in ALL...

How do we heal after (any) relationship ends? Author of Confessions of the Eternally Broken-Hearted, Aela Alabos discusses how to recover. She shares lessons on finding inner peace, keeping self-love after rejection and healing through writing. This episode is for anyone who's ever experienced heartache.   SHOW NOTES 3 min - Finding peace after a break-up   6 min 30 sec - Three Types of Love   8 m...

This is the number one question stopping us from what we really want - body comfort and confidence. In this solocast, we look at biological and psychological reasons why this question traps us in a cycle we can never win.     We'll look at NON-diet ways to create a healthy lifestyle and actions you can take right now to feel more comfortable in your skin without looking at the scale.   Please shar...

What if we were always taught to love food, enjoy fitness and celebrate the power of our bodies? How much easier would a healthy lifestyle be? Wellness entrepreneur and host of Do Your Crap podcast, joins the show to share why health isn't just about us but the next generation too.   This is a powerful episode on how to transition from health as something you "should do" to something you actually...

Feeling uninspired, stuck and exhausted? These might be signs of a mental rut. After a failure, setback or slow progress, we often fall into a rut and avoid taking any action that might help us move forward.   Understand the science and psychology behind mental ruts so you know how to get out! In this solocast, we also talk about actions you can take right now to exit the rut.   Listen for inspira...

What if you never had the doubt, fear or discomfort that we pick up as girls? Founder of GiRLiFE Academy, Melody Pourmoradi is breaking the mold on what it means to be a girl.   In this beautiful interview, Melody shares how we can empower the next generation of girls and the young girl within…it's time to challenge the lessons we learned!   SHOW NOTES 1 min 12 - A Girl Intervention   5 min 32 sec...

The toughest but most rewarding journey is uncensoring ourselves as women. Dutch artist Danique Gim talks about celebrating women's bodies and dreams through visual art and poetry. She shares her own journey and why it's so important for us to connect with other women across cultures. This is unique and deeply personal story of female empowerment and self-discovery.   SHOW NOTES 1 min 12 sec - An...

How do you manage anxiety around food during the holidays? Or what about comments from others on the way you eat or your body? Japanese Food & Wellness Writer, Kaki Okumura joins the podcast again to share Japanese inspired wellness advice for finding peace with food and loved ones during the holidays and beyond. This episode is a beautiful reminder of how food is much more than fuel. Listen for i...

Struggling to come out of a pattern of negative thoughts? This is what we call a spiral and it's VERY easy to get caught up in it if you don't manage your thoughts. In this solocast, we're going over behaviour change tools to help you manage those difficult mental skies…when the clouds feel like they're surrounding you! Listen for actionable advice to help shift your thoughts AND three simple acti...

Time for birthday wisdom! In this solocast I'm sharing with you the five lessons that have brought me the most health and happiness this year and over the last decade. They're lessons I wish I had learned sooner but can't imagine living without now.   Get ready for the usual dose of nakd inspiration with some sprinkles on top!     SHOW NOTES 3 min 32 sec - When there is No Right Decision   5 min 0...

Did you know your metabolism is as unique as your fingerprint? Clinical Metabolic Coach, Maja Miller, shares how listening to our bodies and understanding our UNIQUE biology is key to getting and staying healthy. Maja explains why so many of the symptoms we experience - anxiety, depression, gut issues, skin issues and insomnia are tied to daily stressors in our lives that trickle down into our bio...

How do we go from hiding our flaws to self-acceptance and self-care? It's a journey that takes patience and compassion but one that every woman deserves.   Confidence advocate and entrepreneur, Nia the Light, joins the podcast to share how she went from trying to be perfect to showing her natural skin (pores, acne and cellulite) across billboards and in international campaigns.   Nia's message is...

You never thought about fitness this way before!   As women, we have a complicated relationship with exercise. You'll learn why fitness has historically been challenging for women, how it got tied up in diet culture and why we struggle to enjoy it.   BUT Fitness can bring us equality, confidence and empowerment, IF we shift the way we view it. This solocast focuses on how to transform the way you...

How can we have more peace and less shame with ALL foods? (PART 3 of 3) In this special series we're answering all your questions on non-diet nutrition and intuitive eating with two fabulous dieticians, Lauren Sharpe and Brittany Modell.   As coaches and hosts of The Food Therapy podcast, they share how we can regain trust in our bodies and balance with food. Listen for holistic advice on transiti...

How can we have more peace and less shame with ALL foods? (PART 2 of 3) In this special series we're answering all your questions on non-diet nutrition and intuitive eating with two fabulous dieticians, Lauren Sharpe and Brittany Modell.   As coaches and hosts of The Food Therapy podcast, they share how we can regain trust in our bodies and balance with food. Listen for holistic advice on transiti...

How can we have more peace and less shame with ALL foods? (PART 1 of 3)  In this special series we're answering all your questions on non-diet nutrition and intuitive eating with two fabulous dieticians, Lauren Sharpe and Brittany Modell.   As coaches and hosts of The Food Therapy podcast, they share how we can regain trust in our bodies and balance with food. Listen for holistic advice on transit...

If you've ever thought it's so difficult to keep up a healthy lifestyle, you'd be right. And no it's not because something is wrong with you, lack of willpower or motivation, it's probably your approach.   Specifically, the approach we've been taught to learning anything (including wellness) makes it hard. In this solocast we talk about why our healthy behaviour is so challenging with the mainstre...

Embrace those quirks, they make you beautiful! Founder of Muve Life activewear and Host of Muve Forward podcast, Michelle Wolfe shares how "welcoming the weird" makes you more confident.   We talk about her self-acceptance journey and why it's so important to shine as you are, not how others think you should be. This is an uplifting episode that will leave you with a giant smile!     SHOW NOTES:  ...

How can we have more grace and kindness with our bodies? Licensed mental health therapist and founder of Advertising Rising, Kyira Wackett shares how we can start to heal the relationship with our bodies. She discusses why we have shame and how that impacts the way we treat our bodies. This is a fundamental episode on how your worth is so much more than society's standards. Listen for healing and...

What is a personal awakening? It's when we stop suppressing who we are and what we want from life.  In this solocast, we talk about how to reclaim your identity, your body and your purpose. It is all about returning to the things that make you light up and thrive.  I share questions to help you reflect on what and who you want to bring back into your life. Listen to start that inner awakening!   S...

How do you find body acceptance even when you gain weight, go through a tough breakup or recover from an injury, illness or childbirth?   In this solocast, we go through the journey towards body comfort that comes from within and lasts even as our bodies change.   I guide you through my own journey and help you reflect on what it would take for you to finally reach your own body comfort goals…beyo...

New York Times Bestseller, Skye Warren, joins FGN to share how romance novels teach us about sex, consent and female empowerment.   This is a safe space to shed the shame and explore the things we don't say out loud.   Skye has been a writer for the last ten years and sold over 1 million books. She discusses how she went from software management to dangerous romance author.   We dive deep into the...

What's it like living with a chronic illness and still THRIVING? Blogger Casey Cromwell shares her health journey with celiac disease and fibromyalgia. She spreads awareness and gives inspiration to both those living with these conditions and also to anyone struggling with body image and their relationship to food.   This is an uplifting episode by a very motivational woman!   CONNECT WITH CASEY C...

Ready to start over? A job? Relationship? Business? You WANT to do it but you're dragging your feet. In this solocast, we talk about how to get motivated to take the first step.   The advice is based on behaviour change principles or the psychology behind people ACTUALLY change. As always, I include extra inspiration for you! Listen if you're feeling ready but scared to take the leap!     Join the...