The Healthy Diary

January can feel overwhelming. Everywhere you look, there’s a new diet, a new promise, or the latest weight loss medication that seems like the only solution. And I get it, when you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, it’s easy to believe that medication might be the answer. In today’s episode, I break down why weight loss medications like Mounjaro and Ozempic work , and more importantly, ho...

Welcome to the very first episode of 2026 🎉 If you’re starting this year telling yourself “this is finally my year” ... the year you lose weight, feel confident in your body, and do it without restrictions or burnout , then this episode is exactly where you need to be. In today’s episode, I’m not telling you what to eat. I’m not giving you another meal plan or rule to follow. Instead, I’m diving...

Welcome to the final episode of 2025…. how wild is that?! Before anything else… thank you . Whether you've been here all year or you’re brand new to the podcast, I’m so grateful that you’re tuning in. This year, I’ve received so many messages from women who’ve completely transformed their bodies and their relationship with food just by listening to this podcast. One listener even lost 14 kilos in...

Today’s episode is a deeply personal one… and honestly, one that I knew I needed to record not just for you, but for me too. This is my first Christmas without my mum. If you’re new here, my mum passed away in June this year after battling terminal cancer, and it's been one of the toughest seasons of my life. My mum wasn’t just my mum… she was my best friend, my biggest supporter, and the person I...

Today, I’m diving into five of the most common weight-loss myths that I STILL hear from incredibly smart, capable, high-achieving women every single day…. myths that I want you to leave behind before stepping into the new year. If you’re a busy professional woman or business owner over 35 who’s tried every diet under the sun but still feels stuck… this episode is truly going to shift your perspect...

“The Worst Weight Loss Advice I Ever Received (And What You Should Do Instead)” In today’s episode, I’m breaking down a piece of advice that so many women are given… advice that sounds empowering on the surface, but actually keeps you stuck, overwhelmed, and nowhere closer to feeling healthy and confident in your body. That advice? “Just listen to your body.” Now… I love this concept. It can be po...

Today, we're diving into a topic that has been everywhere lately in your social feed, at brunch with your girlfriends, and even in doctors' offices. Yep… we’re talking Mounjaro, Ozempic, and weight loss medications . And let me just say this upfront: - There is zero judgment here. - This episode comes from a place of love, education, and empowerment. Because the truth is… so many women are being p...

If you’re a busy professional woman, a business owner, a working mum, or simply someone with a lot on your plate… this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. Today I’m sharing five practical lifestyle hacks that will help you stay consistent with your health goals even on your busiest days without restriction, without calorie tracking, and without spending hours in the kitchen or the gym. Mo...

Today’s episode is one I felt called to record because it comes straight from my own experience (and I know so many of you will relate). I’m diving into why exercise isn’t the reason you’re not losing weight , and how to actually make your workouts work for you , not against you. Here’s what we cover: My personal story of how lifting weights led to unexpected weight gain (and what the data showed)...

Can you believe it’s already November ? Every year just seems to fly faster! And if you’re looking at the calendar wondering where the year went, and feeling frustrated that you didn’t make the progress you hoped for… this episode is for you. In today’s episode, I’m showing you exactly how you can lose your first 5kgs before the end of the year without calorie tracking, going low-carb, or giving u...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right… eating better, moving more, staying mindful, but somehow always end up back at square one… this episode is going to be a game-changer. Today I’m diving into a mindset hack that has helped so many of my clients (and myself!) break free from the exhausting self-sabotage cycle. Spoiler alert: this has nothing to do with willpower or discipline,...

If weight loss has ever felt hard, exhausting, or like something you just can’t seem to get right… this episode is for you. I’m opening up about the five key things I quit that helped me lose 11 kilos and, most importantly, keep it off for good. In this episode, I share my personal journey… from being stuck in cycles of yo-yo dieting, restriction, and guilt… to finally feeling free, confident, and...

If you ever feel like you’ve been “good” all week…  eating healthy, moving your body, feeling in control only for the weekend to completely derail your progress… this episode is for you. I’m diving deep into the real reason why your weekends are sabotaging your results (and no, it’s not because you lack willpower!). We’ll talk about: The mindset shift you need to stop treating weekends like a...

In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic that I know so many of you will relate to you’re eating healthy, doing all the “right” things… but the scale just won’t move. You’re having salads, smoothies, whole foods, avocado, nuts, avoiding sugar and takeout, yet nothing’s changing. You’re not alone, and today I’m unpacking why “eating healthy” doesn’t always mean eating for fat loss and the five b...

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying: 👉 “If I can’t eat clean every day, why bother?” 👉 “I overate last night so today’s already ruined.” 👉 “I’ll just start again on Monday…” Then this episode is for you. I know this cycle well because I’ve lived it. And I see it every week in the women I coach—brilliant, high-achieving women who stay stuck in “all-or-nothing” thinking. Perfectionism feels lik...

Do you ever feel like the minute you start trying to lose weight, you’re suddenly starving all the time? If that’s you, you’re not alone. In fact, constant hunger is one of the main reasons women give up on their goals after just a couple of weeks. But here’s the truth: losing weight doesn’t have to mean feeling deprived, obsessing over food, or walking around hungry all day. In this episode, I’m...

I can’t believe we’re at episode 78 already – time really does fly! Today I’m diving into a topic I cannot believe I haven’t covered yet on the podcast… sleep and weight loss . We often think the key to losing weight is eating less or exercising harder. But if you’re doing “all the right things” and still not seeing results, the missing piece might actually be your sleep. In this episode, I’m brea...

In today’s episode, I’m diving into something you probably don’t hear about very often: how your professional success (or any kind of success) might actually be leading you to overeat. I know it sounds strange at first, but after working with hundreds of high-achieving women (and experiencing this myself), I’ve seen this pattern play out over and over again. Success brings pressure, long to-do lis...

This episode is very different from what I normally share with you. It’s raw, it’s personal, and honestly… it’s not the easiest one I’ve ever recorded. But I know that if this helps even one woman feel less alone in her hard season, then it’s worth it. Two months ago, I lost my mum to a very rare and aggressive cancer. She was only 56 years old, and as her only child, I was her main carer. It all...

If you’ve been feeling stuck with calorie tracking, restriction, or complicated weight loss rules – this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. Today I’m sharing 5 quick tweaks you can start using right away to lose weight on autopilot – no counting, no obsessing, and no giving up the foods you love. These are the exact kinds of strategies I teach my clients inside my program, becaus...

In today’s episode, I’m sharing something that I honestly thought would ruin my life but instead completely surprised me… I went caffeine-free for 31 days. Yes, me… the woman who thought she couldn’t function without her morning coffee! I decided to do this experiment after a wake-up call at a lash appointment (you’ll laugh when you hear this story!). What started as curiosity quickly turned into...

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to move more, but I’m just too busy” , this episode is for you. I get it…. between work, meetings, emails, deadlines, family, and maybe even running your own business, it can feel impossible to fit in exercise. But here’s the thing: movement doesn’t have to mean gym workouts or hour-long classes. In this episode, I’m sharing 30 fun, clever, and super simple ways t...

If you've ever found yourself saying, “It must be my hormones!” when nothing seems to be working anymore, this episode is for you. I hear it all the time from high-achieving women I speak to in my DMs, in coaching calls, and inside my programs. They’re eating “pretty healthy,” they’re exercising, they’ve tried every diet… but the scale isn’t budging. The first instinct? Blame the hormones. But her...

If you find yourself crashing around 3PM, reaching for coffee, chocolate, or whatever's closest just to keep going… this episode is for you. That dreaded afternoon slump? It’s not just “normal” tiredness. It’s your body trying to communicate something. And it’s likely tied to what (or how little) you’re eating earlier in the day. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down: Why the 3PM energy crash is a...

Ciao from… Melbourne! 😅 I just got back from an incredible trip to Italy for my cousin’s wedding… and let me tell you, it was magical! There was pasta, pizza, gelato, wine... all the good stuff. And guess what? I didn’t track a single calorie, I didn’t “earn” my food with exercise, and I didn’t spiral into guilt or feel like I had to start over the second I got home. In today’s episode, I’m walki...