Why Not?

Do you ever think about your relationship with food? How would you class it? Today I speak to nutritional therapist and body image coach Linn Thornsonson all about that We talk about her own story and how her journey led her to a career and realising that it's a common theme with people How the scale shouldn't cause an emotional reaction and if it does it might be better just to stay away...

Today I speak to Sarah Elebert, She is a co-founder of women's equine media brand, COO of Envious Dresshire and mother too to beautiful girls We talk about Equitas and the need for a brand like it for women in the industry and to bring equity to them That the differences in physiology between men and women need to be acknowledged We talk about the "Why can't we?" campaign and the...

So I wanted to do a little follow-up on the episode I did last week about starting a training programme in January but this time from the perspective of an equestrian looking to start working on their own fitness So here are my tips for Equestrians Firstly I talk about those almost gymnastic-type workouts you see aimed at riders and how they are not necessary for 90% of people That working on card...

It is the first week of January (kind of), Motivation is high and you are ready to GO! You've probably got a list of things that you are going to do and it's all gonna be sorted by February... So let's slow down for 1 second here... is this something that you do every year? Has it worked? If not I have some advice for you in this episode. First thing I say is to be realistic.. we often...

Christmas season is well and truely in full swing. This can be a stressful time for people, especially regarding food. Today I welcome Sarah Hawkins of F.I.G. Nutrition back to the podcast to speak about the effects this can have and how to manage this We discuss how this time of year food and drink are abundant and how this can be difficult to navigate if you struggle with digestive issues or dis...

Back in January I was lucky enough to be invited onto The Grassroots Gazette Podcast, and I wanted to share this episode with you all! From The Grassroots Gazette Podcast: "Let's talk fitness. We are joined on the podcast by Chrissy Hawkins from "Strong in the Saddle" and the Why Not? podcast to discuss rider fitness and the benefits of exercise when it comes to mental health. B...

After being diagnosed with an aggressive form of MS in 2020 life changed drastically for Heather Lemon except for one thing: Freya Heather is a grade 2 para dressage rider who has competed at international level with her horse Freya She starts by explaining the different grades what they entail and how you are graded for competing and also about her own disability The difficulty of getting a diagn...

TW talks of mental health issues and self-harm The teenage years can be the most challenging years for many people.. yet for some reason they seem to be forgotten by mental health services and this is why Rach knew something needed to change Today I speak to Rach Freidili, a Teen Whisperer and Connection coach who works with teen girls and their mothers on reconnecting and building strong relation...

Staying active in the winter is HARD... it's cold, it's wet, it's dark.. why would you want to move? But Staying active in the winter can be a fun and healthy way to combat the cold weather and potential lethargy. This is why in this week's episode I talk about ways that you can do it Obviously being a wee bit biased, firstly I talk about Joining a gym or fitness studio for access...

Today I speak to Emma Golding who is an international para carriage driver and mindset coach Emma speaks about how she got into carriage driving after and riding accident which left her paralysed We speak about carriage driving and how it works on a competitive stage The teamwork and trust needed between driver and groom when competing How It was never a question of coming back to horses after her...

Do you find yourself getting a bit low and your mood not being the same during the winter? You may be suffering from Seasonal Affective disorder and not even know about it so that's why I wanted to cover it on this week's podcast I talk about how it can show up and that it can be in different levels of severity in different people I got my info on symptoms from the HSE website I also speak...

So it's the time of year when we are going to see all those LBD or Xmas party-ready workouts advertised everywhere... That's why I decided that it was a good time to remind everyone the reasons why strength training is important for women that don't include weightloss I talk about how it helps improve bone density More muscle = more food How having more muscle can also protect joints from impact a...

When you watch a series or a documentary do you ever wonder about what goes on behind the camera? Today I talk to James Maher, a media producer who has created content for a whole range of different types of projects. We talk about how he got into media initially by taking photos for a shop he worked for and that grew to being lead producer on The Grassroots Rider Academy this year. How James didn...

Do you sometimes feel a little lost.. like you don't know what to do? Or lacking in confidence? Have you ever given coaching or maybe are thinking about giving coaching a try? Today I talk to Helen O'Hanlon who is a woman of many talents. She is a secondary school teacher but also a mindset coach and natural horsemanship instructor We talk about how after a bad accident she found natural h...

TW talks of rape, suicide, miscarriage Do you keep your feelings down? Or maybe you've suffered from challenges in life that affect you daily and you don't know what to do about it? Today I talk to Katie Sheehan, a Spin south-west DJ who shares her story She speaks about how through community radio she released a docu-series speaking about what could be considered "hard topics" a...

Is product reviewing something that you've thought of doing on social media? Maybe you've considered turning your online presence into a job. Well today I speak to Oonagh O'Brien (@equinecentsandsensilbilty) about what it's like being a product reviewer We talk about how she accidentally became a product reviewer, and how the reviewer landscape has changed since she started it in 2...

It can be easy to feel like you are going nowhere but do you ever look back on how far you've come? In the last episode before the summer I'm going to talk all about this This was inspired by a recent weekend I spent at a competition doing media work which made me think back to when I graduated college and thought media wasn't for me because I hated putting myself in front of people It...

If you want to reach a health goal all you need to do is follow the steps right? If it were that easy everyone would have no issues Today I speak to Maija Tweeddale who is a Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach about the importance of tackling the underlying causes to effect long-term change We talk about the difference between nutritional therapists and Health Coaches That our habits didn't...

Have you considered starting some form of resistence training but think you are just too old? Well I'm here to explain to you how that is not the case As we age we are more prone to things like sarcopenia (degeneration of muscle) and osteoperosis/osteapenia (brittle bones) and you can help manage these condtions with resistance training Building some muscle can help support arthritus, joint re...

Are you a solopreneur who struggles with having enough time in your day? Today I talked to Louisa Daubney who is a time design coach who works with solopreneurs who are feeling really frustrated and frazzled at the end of their day but want to enjoy their time instead in a way that works for them We talk about the difference between working in the corporate world vs working for yourself The word &...

Have you ever struggled with your confidence when riding? Today I speak to Aaron Cork who is an equestrian mindset coach, who helps riders become more confident, and deal with any mindset problems that they are having so that they can start to enjoy their horses again. She speaks about her own experience and when working with a counsellor she noticed the one thing they couldn't really help her...

Do you feel like you're always hungry? Or maybe you're never full? Today I speak about what could be causing this and things that you can do to help this I talk about possible causes of this which is not limited to just needing to eat How making sure you are hydrated can make a big difference and some tips to do this How planning meals and cooking a little extra when making dinner can set...

Sleep is something a lot of us take for granted I'm the first person to put my hands up and admit that I've not been great at looking after my sleep recently and it has definitely affected me Today I speak about the importance of sleep Some things that can affect our sleep like caffeine and alcohol The effects that lack of sleep can have on both our cognitive function and mental health Tha...

We are all looking for that ONE thing that will help you achieve the fat loss you are chasing for good... there are ads all over the internet selling you different ways to do it Spoiler alert they are all bulls**t and just people looking to take your money... The bad news is that the name of this podcast is Clickbaity there is no one way to lose weight for good but there are lots of things we can...

I've found it funny as a horse rider that it's not been the crazy falls that have resulted in an injury it's the most innocuous things that have caused them This was the inspiration behind an article I wrote for The Grassroots Gazette https://thegrassrootsgazette.ie/why-do-the-silliest-things-seem-to-cause-the-worst-injuries/ So here are the 4 reasons that can cause these injuries 1. S...