The Present Day Wise Woman - Healthy Life Hacks With Jennifer Jefferies

Has your body not been the same since menopause? Are you struggling to know if you are bloating or gaining weight? In this episode, Jen explains how you can tell the difference and shares nine hacks to help you reduce and prevent bloating.

Do you feel like you have low energy all the time and can't seem to lose weight? It could be your metabolism. In this episode, Jen explains what your metabolism is and shares five simple habits that you can implement to boost your metabolism daily.

When life doesn't operate on your timeline, do you get angry and annoyed? Want patience - NOW? In this episode, Jen shares how having patience isn't about being passive; it's about having power. Discover five ways you can cultivate patience and learn to appreciate going with the flow of life.

When we work hard, we rest. But what about the body systems that constantly clean and detoxify our bodies? To perform optimally, these systems also need rest, and this is where cleansing comes in. In this episode, Jen shares the incredible health benefits you can receive with cleansing and how to do it so that it doesn't create more stress on your body.

Step away from the fridge! How many times do you go to the fridge or cupboard looking for something to eat when you aren’t really hungry? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jen shares how boredom is the biggest trigger for snacking - and what you can do to change your habits.

Do you ever wish you had better focus? Do you find yourself constantly disrupted by distractions? In this episode, Jen shares the reasons behind why your mind can be quick to wander and the nine habits you need to develop to sharpen your focus and boost your productivity.

Have you ever given yourself the freedom of a blank canvas? It's where you change an area of your life so dramatically that nothing is yet decided or planned? In this episode, Jen shares how she gave up her safe and predictable income to move her career in a completely different direction - despite fear and uncertainty. Learn the five steps on how you can create a blank canvas and give yourself th...

Are you experiencing uncomfortable symptoms like indigestion, heartburn, nausea, cramping, bloating, or gas? It could be because your gut chemistry is out of balance. In this episode, Jen talks about digestive bitters and the foods, fruits and herbs you can have to ease your symptoms and improve digestion.

One key ingredient to looking younger is a great sex life. In this episode, Jen gets real and asks the crucial question, “Do you want a luscious life that has passion, excitement and sex?” As Jen explains, it often comes down to the language we use around our relationships.

Think you need to work hard before you can rest? In this episode, Jen explains why rest isn’t a reward; it’s a basic human need. If you haven’t been factoring in regular downtime, this is your wake-up call. Find out how you can be a happier, healthier, and more well-rounded person by incorporating more rest into your day.

Are you telling yourself that you will start your goals in the New Year? In this episode, Jen shares why you need to stop delaying your success and start implementing your new habits now! If you want to end the year strong, then start becoming the person you want to be next year - today.

Do you have people in your life who are energy suckers? They can be the nicest of people with the best of intentions, but after every conversation, they leave you drained and exhausted. In this episode, Jen shares multiple strategies of how you can protect your energy from any energy suckers you come across.

As we get closer to ending 2021, it feels like we are closing out two years, with many of us returning to normal life for the first time since the onset of COVID-19. But how do we find our way back after this big global reset and a fundamental change in who we are and how we live? In this episode, Jen interviews renowned corporate strategist and personal coach Sharon Styman to discover how we can...

Everyone you come into contact with can teach you something - if you let your mind be open. In this episode, Jen discusses the dangers of a closed mind and shares the benefits of including those you often exclude. When you open your mind, you will find that you also open up your life to more amazing people.

Every moment of every day, our attitude and energy impact those around us. Whether we infect people in a good or bad way is up to us. In this episode, Jen shares the importance of living life, enjoying the moment and sharing our joy and happiness out loud.

If you bought a million-dollar racehorse, how would you look after it to ensure it maintained its value? Chances are you would nurture it physically, emotionally and mentally. Why then, don’t we do it to ourselves? In this episode, Jen gives us the wake-up call we all need and reminds us that we pay the price at some point - it’s either now or later.

Are you showing yourself self-love? In this episode, Jen chats to Kim Morrison, who set a world record as the youngest female to run 100 miles in less than 24 hours, about the importance of mindset and self-love to thrive in today’s world. Be inspired by Kim’s unwavering self-belief and deep understanding that you must take care of yourself first and foremost.

How often do you shrink your success so you don’t  make others feel insecure? In this episode, Jen breaks down the famous poem ‘Our Deepest Fear’ by Maryanne Williamson and discusses the important realisation we all need to have, that we can have a far greater impact by empowering others through our growth than playing small to make others feel safe.

If you do what is hard, life will be easy. If you do what is easy, life will be hard. In this episode, Jen builds on these wise words by Les Brown and shares that while we may want to do what is easy first, real growth is found in doing the hard things first.

In life, we often eat for pleasure, but food can also have therapeutic benefits. In this episode, Jen shares her favourite therapeutic snack, her anti-inflammatory hummus. Find out how each of the ingredients can help heal your body and get the recipe so you can quickly whip it up at home!

Are you struggling to be happy? Then it’s time to take conscious steps to turn on your happy hormones. In this episode, Jen delves into each of the happy hormones Dopamine (reward), Oxytocin (love), Serotonin (mood stabiliser) and Endorphins (your body’s pain killers) and the simple actions you can do daily to turn them on for greater happiness.

Are you tired of not getting the results you want? In this episode, Jen shares the secret of making anything work and spoiler alert; it’s not about working harder. It’s about knowing what you want and being so positive about it that nothing else but success is possible.

Fasting is a great way to support your overall health and give rest and relaxation to your body systems. In this episode, Jen shares the what, when and how of fasting and explains how it can assist with weight loss, reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, increase sleep and assist in your overall longevity.

What you think about you bring about. Are you reinforcing positive or negative thoughts? In this episode, Jen talks about the power of our thoughts and how they can become deeply engrained, impacting our beliefs, actions and habits. You’ll find out about the three Rs (reminder, routine, and reward) and how they can change the way you look at the world.

What are you doing to look after your mental health? Are you prioritising it as much as your physical health? In this episode, Jen explains the role of the Serotonin, Dopamine and Cortisol hormones and how they impact our mood, memory, and movement throughout the day. You'll learn the warning signs that tell you when you're out of balance and what to feed your brain for good mental health.