Women's Health Unwrapped

Are you thinking of menopause as the beginning of the end of your life? Does it feel like it’s all doom and gloom? It’s just how it’s going to be. Many women have been raised believing that menopause is a negative life experience and one that’s going to change them in ways that create fear, negativity and apprehension. I want to challenge this negative narrative around menopause and inspire you to...

Do you struggle to make time to exercise? Or is it more about hating the gym and thinking that all kinds of exercise are just too hard? Join me as I chat with guest Melanie Griffiths about her journey of healing from cancer and how it led her to prioritise her own health and realise the significant role moving your body plays in living long and strong. Melanie shares the importance of movement as...

Imagine if you went into menopause right after having twins. And you’re only in your twenties. This is the story that guest Emily Courtney is sharing in today’s episode. Emily is a health visitor and founder of ‘Mothering and the Menopause’, a support group for mothers of all ages who are juggling taking care of babies and children whilst navigating menopause. Emily was diagnosed with Premature Ov...

For many women who face a break up or divorce, their health takes a huge hit, causing mental and physical health challenges, some that take years to overcome, and some that change how you feel, how you live, and even who you are, forever. Women lose confidence and put themselves so far down their list as the practical tasks that separation and divorce result in, and the emotional needs of their ch...

To celebrate the buzz of the Paris 2024 Olympics I’m joined in this episode by ex-professional athlete Danielle Reedy chatting all about her road to the Rio 2016 Olympics, and how her journey to get there was one of learning to overcome self-doubt and understanding your inner critic. So many women lack belief in their ability and worth, resulting in them holding themselves back, only to hold onto...

Do you get stressed over what to eat and all that goes into preparing meals? You’re not alone! Meal planning, food shopping, meal prepping, and cooking can feel like massive, time-consuming chores and they’re something so many women feel overwhelmed and stressed by. Especially if you’re not the best home cook or simply don’t enjoy cooking! It’s often a huge barrier to improving your diet and eatin...

Your health really is the greatest asset you own, as without it the things you want for yourself and the great life you desire might just become out of reach. So why is it then that so many of us wait for something to go wrong with our health before realising this? Our guest today is Kelly Phinn who is passionately sharing why she wants others to not make the same mistake that she made in neglecti...

If you’ve been putting off making changes to feel better then this episode is for you! Join me on my own today as I explore the reasons why so many people struggle to take better care of themselves and make health changes. I dig into the most common barriers including lack of time, lack of knowledge, and fear of change. Along with the importance of mindset and how limiting beliefs can hold people...

So many of us are carrying, often without knowing, trauma and hurt from our childhood experiences and events that have happened as we move into adulthood. Healing these emotional wounds can have a profound impact on our mind and support the positive changes we want to live a healthier and happier life. Today we’re exploring the blend of science and spirituality to help women heal their hearts with...

Can good sex improve your health? We’re exploring this with guest expert Sarah Rose Bright, a love, sex, and intimacy coach. Sarah talks about the role of sex and self-love in overall health and wellness, and how sex and intimacy can promote overall better wellbeing. We discuss common misconceptions about sex, the importance of communication and intimacy in relationships, and the impact of menopau...

We know how much can change as we navigate perimenopause and transition into menopause and that these changes can cause major disruption to your life. It can seem like trying to fix a symptom is an impossible task, leaving you feeling low, frustrated, and lacking confidence. Our guest expert today is Jessica Green, an Integrative Health Practitioner and Health Coach, empowering midlife women to re...

Can you be ‘too young’ to be menopausal? Menopause has been positioned in society as something that means you’re ageing. It means you’re getting old, past it, and it’s led to so many women feeling inadequate and past their prime when they shift into the menopause season of life. Thankfully this perception and stigma of menopause is shifting, however there’s still an attitude in younger women, and...

Our guest today is sharing how her journey to better health was a far from conventional one and why this experience has led to her now helping other women to take an unconventional but very effective approach to weight loss. Naomi Holbrook shares how she transformed her health from being clinically obese and pre-diabetic to being healthier and happier than ever before. She discusses the importance...

Join me for a very special episode where I’m celebrating some big changes in my life following years of struggling with my health, happiness, and self-worth. I want you to know the power of transforming your health by sharing my own personal story about how much I have transformed the way I feel and how I live since taking control of my physical and mental health. I’m sharing with you today: What’...

What does being healthy really mean? And perhaps more importantly, how can we each start to pursue our own version of wellness? This is exactly what I’m getting into on today's special episode which is taken from Dr Kim Foster’s podcast - The Wellness Project. I am one of the coaches on Dr Kim’s team - working with her inside the Wellness Coach Academy, supporting all our students and new coac...

Feeling a bit discouraged after falling off your diet plan?  Ever wondered why, despite strong motivation, it can be so tough to stick to a diet?  And why is reaching your health goals such a huge challenge? Join me in this special episode which I recorded as a guest expert with Louise Digby for her fantastic podcast - The Thriving Metabolism. I share with Louise exactly how to break free from sel...

Have you ever thought about hypnotherapy as a tool for personal growth and wellbeing? Or do you associate it only with entertainment and about controlling someone’s mind? Well if you do, this episode is for you! Jill Whitehouse joins the podcast today to talk about using hypnotherapy to reduce stress, overwhelm, and anxiety and build resilience. Jill is a solution focused hypnotherapist working wi...

Has dieting ever made you get the happy life you want? What about sustaining the results long term? The average woman is said to spend between 17 to 31 years of her life dieting. Diet culture is designed to keep us dieting because it’s creating a $1billion global business. Kimberley Stacey joins the podcast today to talk about a topic that is so important in the world we live in. It's somethin...

Ask a woman what disease she’s most afraid of and the answer will most likely be breast cancer. Tell her that heart disease kills twice as many women as breast cancer does and she’s shocked. Why? Because women aren’t being informed about the risks they’re facing globally with cardiovascular disease. It’s more important than ever to have the right knowledge about our health so that we can make deci...

Anxiety is on the rise, especially amongst women. In the last three years we’ve seen a huge rise in the number of people struggling with anxiety, including in children, teenagers, and young adults. When you’re trying to cope with anxiety it can feel like surviving is the only thing you’re able to focus on, not making changes to improve the way you feel. In today’s episode I’m here to help you be i...

Chronic illness is rising fast, especially amongst women, and as more people struggle with their health because of these long-term illnesses and disabilities, many of which take years to be correctly diagnosed, continuing to work can become a huge problem. Sarah Berthon is here to share her story of navigating ill-health for many years and the toll it took on her physical and mental health as she...

With cases of Dementia rising and more awareness becoming known about the lifestyle and hormonal factors that can increase your risk, we want to help you to understand the importance of good brain health. We’re joined by Dementia Prevention Consultant, Donna De Villiers, to explore the link between hormonal health and brain health, and why women are at a much greater risk from Dementia than men. I...

Note: In our conversation we do briefly talk about Emma attempting to take her own life, so please decide if this episode might trigger you. Is the desire for success actually trapping you and holding you back from happiness? Success is what so many people believe to be the route to happiness. So, they throw themselves and everything they can into carving a career that will bring them the financia...

Are you sleeping well? If not, you’re not alone. Sleep is one of the biggest problems many individuals give for not performing to their best.  In a recent study by Champion Health, boosting energy levels was the number one health area that employees said they wanted to improve. Lack of sleep not only increases your risk of illness and disease but causes early death. So, in support of Sleep Awarene...

Your health is impacted by literally everything about how you live and this includes more than your lifestyle habits! The relationships you have, the job you do, the pressure you apply to yourself to achieve success. It all contributes to how well you feel, and your level of happiness. Our guest today is Debbie Caudle, a therapist and coach who works with Christian women helping them to transform...