Women's Health Unwrapped

No International Women’s Day isn’t just another pointless awareness day; it is a pivotal moment to celebrate the achievements of women, promote gender equality, and drive meaningful change. As we approach International Women’s Day 2024 this special solo episode with host Nicola is here to inspire you to know why you are a woman with power and impact.  Listen in as we inspire you to know your worth...

Our society and culture has instilled in us a mentality of being always on the go and that working hard, playing hard, living fast is the route to success and happiness! But what if our physiology wasn’t designed to live this way? Today we’re exploring cyclical living and the importance of menstrual health in women and people with vulvas with guest Nour Kayali who is a holistic yoga teacher and me...

Do you only think about food if you need to lose a bit of weight? Does not having a weight problem mean that you’re okay to eat whatever food you like? The beliefs we have about the role of food in our health are behind so many of us spending a huge proportion of our lifetime obsessing about which new diet to try and battling to lose weight. We’ve been conditioned to believe that a diet is the ans...

Have you ever felt like it’s too late to change? Is there a point in life where it’s simply not possible to change your health and habits? Today’s guest firmly believes that it’s never too late to make any change that you might want to feel healthier and live a life without limits. Gayla Beyer is a health and wellness coach who in her early sixties decided it was time to pivot from her long career...

Is self-care really selfish? What even is self-care? Are you ready to revolutionise your wellbeing? In our latest episode, we dismantle the stereotypes around self-care and reveal its true essence as a powerful tool for personal health, fulfilment, and happiness. From challenging misconceptions to sharing impactful habits, this episode is your gateway to clarity and permission to put self-care top...

Today we’re joined by Laura Pearman who wants to share a tale of caution, and joy. Laura is an entrepreneur who found herself caught up in the hustle mentality of being self-employed: trying to prove yourself and building a sustainable business. She was passionate and enthusiastic, living life fast to make the most of everything she had and wanted to achieve. Until Laura hit a health crisis. Not j...

What would you say if we told you that resting is one of the hardest things to do to improve your health and wellbeing? In a world where life is busy and the most common reason given for not being able to build new healthy habits is a lack of time, it’s a bit of a surprise to know that rest isn’t something that’s being excitedly embraced and used to improve your health and happiness. Today we’re j...

Do you ever wonder if there is a deeper reason for your energy being depleted or feeling stuck? As a homeopath with over 25 years’ experience and a Business Abundance Coach©, our guest today, Wendy Molyneux, is an expert at seeing the “Issues in Your Tissues” and helping you to clear these root-cause energetic blocks, so you can enjoy a life of abundance. Wendy believes that energy is your most va...

Today we’re exploring the connection between women, sport, and the pursuit of a healthier, more confident future. Our guest is the inspiring Becky MacDermid, a dedicated netball player and CrossFit enthusiast. We delve into the transformative power of sport for women, focusing on resilience, confidence, and the crucial role women play in driving equality and diversity in the sports arena. As we se...

The beginning of a new year often brings with it thoughts of change and of course, resolution. There’s the common theme of it being a “New Year New You”. But, how many times have you set out at the beginning of a brand new year resolving to make this year the one you get healthier, fitter, or perhaps lose that weight you’ve been struggling with for so long, only to reach December and realise it di...

It’s pitched to be the most wonderful time of the year, so why then do so many of us battle through it and end up feeling totally frazzled, wishing we could take a holiday?! Christmas in the movies is all about family, special memories, enjoying all of the festive frivolities that come only once a year making you feel warm and cosy, and of course with snow falling gently outside your window! But C...

Head down, staying quiet, feeling embarrassed because it’s that time of the month when you have to sneak into the bathroom and check whether you’ve leaked and change your pad?  This is real life - still - for so many girls and women. With the average age that girls starting their periods now being only 12, but can be as young as 8, we’re still lacking so much around education and support of women’...

In this special solo episode, we tackle the common thought of "I might as well wait until January" that often creeps in as we enter December and start the festive season. As the holiday hustle ensues, it's easy to put off health goals, but this episode aims to change that narrative. You don’t have to let the final few weeks of the year feel like they’re controlling you - it’s possibl...

Do you regularly take a pause and just check-in with yourself, to breathe and notice how you’re feeling? You’re not alone. As we see rising cases of burnout and stress related illnesses, we can see the impact that living busy, non-stop lives is having on us. It’s easy to be caught up in everything that you have to do and only just keep yourself from sinking below the surface. Today we’re joined by...

Have you ever wondered if running is really for you? Can anyone truly embrace the joy of running? Today, we're here to tell you that the answer is a resounding 'Yes!' Our guest Linda Meek is a passionate advocate for running, and she firmly believes that running is for everyone, regardless of their ability or experience level. Join us as we explore the incredible world of running and h...

In this special International Men's Day episode, we're diving into an essential topic that transcends gender boundaries – wellness. We're joined by a remarkable male guest, Andy Caine, to explore why men need equal space for wellness. In a world where the conversation around wellbeing often leans towards one direction, we're shining a spotlight on the importance of ensuring that me...

For so many working women life is full and they think it’s just the way it has to be. The way you feel you put down to normal tiredness and busyness; things that everyone has to put up with - right? For our guest today she wasn’t someone who felt stress but she knew her life was super busy and demanding. As a deputy-headteacher in a primary school she carried a lot of responsibility, but she was d...

Do you ever wonder what's guiding you through your life journey? Is it ambition, the pursuit of professional success, or simply navigating each day to the best of your ability? In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of living with purpose and how it provides direction and purpose to your life. Join us as guest Oriel Camp sheds light on how purpose can bring calm, clarity,...

This month is breast cancer awareness month and sadly, we all know someone touched by breast cancer. Breast cancer occurs in every country in the world and the rate of breast cancer in women has doubled over the past 50 years. A woman born after 1960 and living in the UK has an estimated 1 in 7 lifetime risk of developing breast cancer and 1 woman every 10 minutes here in the UK is diagnosed with...

We’re marking World Menopause Day 2023 by bringing you a very exciting and special coffee-style chat to help raise awareness and provide support.  This week we’re doing something completely new in bringing you not just one guest but three, and you get them all at the same time! Sam, Shakira and Helen join host Nicola to chat all things menopause.  It is more important than ever that menopause beco...

Today we’re celebrating one whole year of the Live Healthy Now podcast! In this special episode with host Nicola Mercer we’re taking a little trip down memory lane. We're summarising what we’ve heard and learned over the past year, or 53 episodes. There’s a common thread throughout just about every single episode, whether it’s been with one of our fantastic guest experts or with a friend shari...

Disclaimer: We briefly talk about intimate partner violence in this episode around 12 minutes into the discussion, so please avoid this short part of the podcast if this may trigger you in any way. Brain health isn’t just another fad thing you have to worry about to feel good. It’s absolutely critical for building strong health and wellbeing today, and more importantly, for your future self. Did y...

There’s a common thread that runs through so many of the guest stories we bring to the podcast and today’s guest is sharing her story that completely pulls together what that thread is.  Sarah Jayne Adams felt lost, stuck, like she was on the wrong path. But as you may associate with, when you’re in a place like this, sometimes you think staying on that path is the only option. Changing it is not...

You’ve seen hypnosis as an act on a stage, done for entertainment. It’s hilarious seeing someone being put into a hypnotic state, barking like the dog they truly believe themselves to be. But how would you feel if you knew you were in a state of hypnosis every single day of your life? This is the fascinating topic we’re exploring with our guest expert Jana Osta today. Jana is a hypnotist, kundalin...

In the words of Whitney Houston “Learning to love yourself is the greatest love of all.” But can you really love yourself and why does it even matter? We’re exploring self-love and self-worth with guest Melisa Dervisevic in today’s episode to uncover why loving yourself really is the greatest love of all. Melisa is a health and wellness coach who is passionate about helping women to be able to lov...