Thrive Diaries

I've missed youuuuu! This is a little life catch up episode and belated season two finale!! Poddy will be back on for season three in September 2023. In the meantime, stay in touch on socials. For podcast updates and recipes, you can follow me on Instagram , Tiktok or check out my blog https://vegan-diaries.com/ .

Haiii friend! This is a bit of a random little solo ep about all the various side hustles I've had over the years. If you're a restless soul like me haha or have ever aspired to work for yourself, I hope this episode resonates with you. Take this as encouragement from me to keep exploring and challenging yourself to find work that clicks for you :) For podcast updates and recipes, you ca...

In this episode, I share my current struggle to maintain a nutritious diet postpartum after welcoming baby Ollie into the world. I go through practical tips I'll be implementing myself to make healthy eating effortless - join me and get my meal plans by signing up to my email list on my blog here: https://vegan-diaries.com/newsletter/ Get instant access to your FREE TRAINING - 3 Things You Mu...

Cancer, chemo and sex wigs! My friend Sarah is on the show today sharing what it's been like experiencing cancer as a young person. Sarah was diagnosed with lymphoma late last year on the day of her 30th birthday, just one month after her wedding. In this episode, Sarah shares her story and gives advice for anybody who might be going through cancer treatment or knows somebody who is. If you&a...

Solo episode on social media!! Today I'm sharing how I grew 40,000 followers on Instagram in just 30 days during Feb-March 2023. If you're a content creator, small business owner or just curious about how to grow an account on Instagram, this will be a super useful episode!  For podcast updates and recipes, you can follow me on Instagram , Tiktok or check out my blog https://vegan-diarie...

Life post-baby is a wild ride! In this solo episode I give a real-time life update on how everything has been going with baby Oliver, what happened with our stint in hospital after birth and how I'm finding postpartum recovery 6 weeks after birth. Plus I share my tips for new mums on sleep, breastfeeding, dealing with opinions and unsolicited advice (yes I appreciate the irony here haha), man...

You asked, we answered! Nutritionist Naturally Nina is back on the poddy to help us with bloating! We cover what bloating actually is, common causes, what you can do about it and signs there may be a more serious issue at play. To connect with Nina, you can follow her on Instagram @naturally_nina_ or if you need individual support, book a consult via her website https://www.naturally-nina.com/. Ge...

You asked, we answered! Psychologist Steph Georgiou @mindfoodsteph is back on the poddy talking all things anxiety, how it relates to our nervous system and strategies for management on a day to day basis. This is a super practical and actionable episode - Steph explains what anxiety is, shares a checklist to determine whether we have a tendency towards anxiety, how it can affect our ability to ac...

Solo ep - this one is for my goal-orientated girlies! We're a quarter of the way through 2023 already and it's the perfect time to reflect and check in on our resolutions and goals for the year. In this ep I'm sharing some mindset shifts I'm focusing on in 2023 to reframe challenges and make success as easyyyy as possible. For podcast updates and recipes, you can follow me on I...

If you’ve ever struggled with binge eating or restrictive dieting, this episode is for you. Psychologist Steph Georgiou @mindfoodsteph helps us unpack what binge eating actually is and strategies to help break the binge-restrict cycle. Follow Steph on TikTok and Instagram . You can check out her course Unchain Your Brain here.  Please take care - this episode discusses disordered eating patterns....

👶 Baby Oliver's birth story is here and I am sharing ALL the details! This episode is a little play-by-play of the day leading up to my labour, the birth and the few days afterwards. Although I didn't have any huge expectations of birth being a spiritual or deeply profound moment, it turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. I also give a few tips and insights for anybody...

Nutrition episode for you!! We've got accredited nutritionist and friend of the poddy Nina Gelbke aka @naturally_nina_ to chat about all the mistakes we both made when we first went plant-based.  Don't make the same boo boos we did! Mentions on this episode: Freelee the Banana Girl Mic the Vegan Get instant access to your FREE TRAINING - 3 Things You Must Know to THRIVE on a Plant Based...

Today we have motivational speaker Jaclyn Gallo on the show and we are breaking down how YOU can  become more lucky and embody the positivity and law of attraction of TikTok's Lucky Girl Syndrome. On this episode Jaclyn gives us simple actionable daily practices to help meet our goals, embody the highest version of ourselves and change our self-identity. PLUS she shares her personal struggle...

Accredited nutritionist Nina Gelbke @naturally_nina_ joins me to share the top 3 most common mistakes people make when going plant-based and how to avoid them! The 3 big boo boos (which both of us have totally made ourselves!) 1. Removing but not replacing foods adequately 2. Relying on convience products 3. Overdoing fibre and undereating Get your FREE TRAINING 3 Things You Must Know to Thrive on...

The pregnancy episode! 👼At 38 weeks pregnant I talk through my experience of being pregnant, what has surprised me and an overview of all the appointments and how much we have spent $$. Get your FREE TRAINING 3 Things You Must Know to Thrive on a Plant Based Diet hosted by myself and Naturally Nina - instant access! Mentions on this episode: Maternity Group Practice (care model) Shared Care (care...

Hey friend it's been a minute!! Join me for a coffee chat episode and an introduction for anybody who is new to Vegan Diaries. Chatting all about what you can expect to get out of Vegan Diaries in 2023, plans for the podcast and the pregnancy journey so far! Also, exciting announcement in this episode!! I've teamed up with accredited nutritionist Nina Gelbke @naturally_nina_ to teach you...

Bit sad to share today's episode announcement :( The poddy is going to be on pause for regular episodes until the early part of next year. This definitely isn't going to be the last you hear from me - I'll be sure to drop a casual episode here and there during the break, plus you can listen to all the old episodes and keep up with current day to day life/recipes by following me @veg...

 Since the pandemic, there has been a HUGE rise of ADHD diagnosis among women. We've all seen the TikTok videos and I know so many of us are wondering... do I have it too?   On this episode psychologist Steph Georgiou breaks it down:  What actually is ADHD?    Why are so many adult women suddenly getting diagnosed?    ADHD symptoms in women    What to do if you think you might have ADHD    Me...

New topic for the poddy! This episode with life coach Monica Yates covers the fundamentals of feminine and masculine energies that we have within us all. Monica explains the importance of having masculine structure in our lives to support women living more in the feminine to bring more pleasure into our day to day lives. This is one of those non-vegan episodes lifestyle episodes but has SO much va...

Hello!! Short and sweet solo ep with my best nuggets of advice for those who are still dabbling with plant based eating, plus my favourite product recommendations and how my after 3 years being vegan, my perspective on has shifted a little bit!  Mentions in this episode:  Food: Plant Based Milo, Follow Your Heart Mayo, Kookas Biscuits, Bakery Du Jour Croissants, Orgran Easy Egg, Beyond Burgers, V2...

Ever wondered if it's safe to be vegan during pregnancy? And what about breast feeding? If you'd like to have kids one day, this is a great episode explaining all the fundamentals of vegan nutrition during pregnancy (and things to watch out for) so you and your baby are as healthy as possible. Joining me on this ep is accredited dietitician and mum - Kiah Paetz, founder of the Plant Nutr...

Hey friend! I'm chatting to Jamie Logan - 23 year old vegan activist and creative. Growing up on The Upper East Side in New York, blonde and gorgeous - Jamie looks more like a socialite than an activist but after going vegan, Jamie decided to use her charisma, confidence and communication skills to advocate for animals. Jamie's activism takes a variety of forms - whether speaking to the...

Ever wondered if your past would stop you from following your dreams? Georgie Purcell is here to show you it doesn't have to be that way. Georgie tells us her story about working as a topless waitress at uni and being 'outed' while living in a small country town, and how she took control of the narrative. Georgie is currently the Chief of Staff to Victoria’s first Animal Justice Par...

If you're an aspiring influencer or just curious about social media this is the episode for you!! On this ep I'm chatting all things content creation this week with Sarah Brown aka @sezzy.brown (previously @melbournesvegan). On the episode Sarah gives us a life update on the most incredible past few months - how she went from 15k followers to 140k followers on Instagram in just 30 days,...

*Correction! Some episodes of Eating Plants are available on SBS on demand and looks like they will be there until September 2022. Get on it while you can :) Kate Clere and Mick McIntyre are Australian award winning filmmakers behind new docuseries Eating Plants . The series travels around the world, visiting 6 different countries, exploring the benefits, best food, products, restaurants and exper...