Your Mindset Matters

Yes I am mentioning the C word - Christmas !! In this episode, I have the chats about how to navigate the festive season without fear, focusing on mindset, moderation, and mindful eating. Emphasis on the importance of enjoying Christmas while maintaining healthy habits and controlling what can be controlled. I encourage you to reframe any fears about holiday eating and to accept that progress may...

In this engaging podcast episode, I interview Adele Johnston, a Menopause Coach, who shares her personal journey through early menopause and the challenges she faced in seeking proper diagnosis and treatment. The conversation highlights the importance of education and advocacy for women's health, particularly regarding menopause and related conditions like osteopenia. Adele emphasizes the need for...

In this episode of Your Mindset Matters, I sit down with Marci Nevin and we chat about the powerful journey of fitness, weight loss, and nutrition.  We explore her personal transformation from childhood weight struggles to becoming a fitness enthusiast and coach. Marci opens up about how diet culture and disordered eating affected her and how she found freedom in a more holistic approach to health...

In this solo episode of Your Mindset Matters, I talk all things weighing scales. I chat about the obsession that many people, especially women, have with the scale. I want to empower you with knowledge and confidence rather than fear! With fluctuating weights caused by hormones, diet, and stress, it's easy to misinterpret true progress. I stress the importance of focusing on how you feel and celeb...

In this episode of Your Mindset Matters, I chat with Aram Grigorian about the powerful impact of going through hardships and struggles, and how these experiences shape our view of vanity. Aram shares his take on moving from a focus on appearance to prioritising how we really feel through good nutrition and fitness. We talk about how feelings can be temporary and not set in stone; what really matte...

In this solo episode of Your Mindset Matters, I dive into the often misunderstood journey of menopause, aiming to empower women with knowledge and confidence rather than fear! With October being Menopause Awareness Month, I share my personal experience with perimenopause and how Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), now called Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT), has positively impacted my health.  I exp...

In this episode, Vikki Cronin and Gráinne Gibson delve into the complexities of the relationship with food, the impact of social media on eating habits, and the importance of mental health in achieving overall well-being. They discuss the nuances of disordered eating, the significance of maintenance phases in dieting, and how body image plays a crucial role in health perceptions. The conversation...

In this episode of 'Your Mindset Matters', Vikki discusses the importance of mindset in the context of a fat loss journey. She spends a bit of time discussing the need to identify a personal 'why' that goes beyond surface-level reasons for weight loss. Vikki shares her own experiences and insights on maintaining motivation, building a healthy relationship with scales, and adopting...

In this episode, I had a great conversation with Kate Hamilton Health on her podcast. We discussed Vikki's own fitness journey, the importance of mindset in fat loss, and the impact of lifestyle habits on perimenopause and menopause. They also delve into the topic of relationship with food, behaviour change, and the significance of sleep and meditation. Vikki emphasizes the need for self-refle...

Summary In this episode of 'Your Mindset Matters', Vikki Cronin discusses the significance of embracing imperfect action and letting go of the all or nothing mindset. She shares personal experiences and insights on how taking small steps can lead to progress in fitness and lifestyle changes. Vikki emphasizes that perfection is unattainable and encourages listeners to focus on consistency a...

In this episode, Vikki discusses the crucial role of behavioural change in fat loss. She emphasizes that while most people know what to do for fat loss, it is their behaviours and habits that drive progress or lack thereof. Vikki explores various behavioural changes that can lead to a more sustainable fat loss journey, including understanding the psychology behind eating habits, setting realistic...

In this episode, Vikki Cronin discusses the importance of the 'diet before the diet' and building solid foundations before embarking on a fat loss journey. She emphasizes the need to gain knowledge about nutrition, understand one's relationship with food, and work on adherence and consistency. Vikki also addresses the pitfalls of quick-fix diets and the importance of sustainable, long-...

In this episode, Vikki Cronin discusses the importance of turning mindless eating into mindful eating. She emphasizes the need to slow down, be present, and appreciate the food we eat. Mindless eating, often caused by distractions like phones or screens, can lead to overeating and a lack of satisfaction. By waiting 20 minutes after a meal, we can better regulate our hunger and avoid unnecessary sn...

In this episode, Vikki Cronin discusses the importance of consistency in achieving long-term sustainable fat loss. She shares her personal experience of lacking motivation !! Vikki emphasizes the need to rely on an element of discipline and routine rather than motivation, as motivation can be unreliable. She explains that consistency is the steady and repeated application of habits and behaviors,...

In this episode, I discuss some of the common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight and offer you MY advice on how to avoid them. Emphasizing the importance of managing expectations, focusing on the process rather than the outcome, and investing in coaching for guidance and accountability (trust me not a sales tactic). Also highlighting the significance of balancing exercise with nutriti...

Bit of a different style podcast this week !! I like to mix things up a tad so I do. This is Q&A style podcast episode, answering some common questions about post-holiday weight gain, self-sabotage, losing the last fewpounds, finding time to exercise, weight loss during menopause, impatience, anxiety and emotional eating, and sugar cravings. I also discuss the importance of getting back into a...

I am BACK after a little break !! In this episode, I discuss the importance of getting back into a routine after a break, especially during the summer months. I emphasize the need for self-compassion and understanding that it may be harder to establish a routine during this time. I provide practical tips for dialing in health habits, such as sleep routine, water intake, fruit and vegetable consump...

Summer holidays !! Key words - Balance the Balance !! And remember it is a diet break and a holiday is to be ENJOYED. You have most likely worked damn bloody hard for your holidays so the most important thing is that you look forward to them and you definitely do not fear or dread your holidays because of the ''damage'' you may do to any fat loss / weight loss progress attained to...

This podcast is for you if you find yourself frequently overeating in the evenings or at the weekends. In this episode I go in depth on the specifics, the why and give you some of the actionable tips you can take to change this and stop it from happening. Some of the things I discuss as follows : - Undereating during the day - Lack of protein & fibre - Banking Calories because you are '&#3...

I was triggered. I mean really triggered by misinformation online that actually had me internally screaming. So I decided to take to the podcast to talk about it. Protein is one of the most important macro nutrients in a peri menopausal woman's diet (and also in a post menopausal womans's diet). It is a macro nutrient that a lot of women don't eat enough of. So on this podcast I am goi...

The episode that had to be recorded twice !! Listen and you'll find out why. In this episode I discuss Mindset shifts and reframes that will really help you if you are on a Fat Loss journey or thinking of starting one in the coming weeks or months . - Accepting its hard - choosing your hard - Sometimes saying No is saying Yes to your goals - You may have to do things you don't always want...

Todays episode is a dual podcast with Orla Power. Orla is one of my close friends and a fellow coach in the fitness industry. In this episode we had some great chats (we do love to chat !!) - All things Summer, Dieting & Maintenance - What does Maintenance mean - Lifestyle habits & the basic foundations for a healthy, sustainable lifestyle - Guilt Associations with social events & acti...

Heading into summer a lot of people will be thinking of ending their fat loss phase and taking the foot slightly off the pedal in terms of dieting. It is a good time to hit maintenance with the increased travel & socials. But how do you take the foot off the pedal but not go into reverse in terms of progress ?? How do you avoid going back to where you were?? You keep doing pretty much what you...

Two things that don’t necessarily gel Alcohol & Fat Loss  Alcohol police moment and I’m calling a spade a spade here, alcohol IS something that could be slowing your progress if fat loss is your goal So I am sharing my thoughts on alcohol during a fat loss / weight loss phase. Buckle up and have a listen !!! Its an awareness podcast. Nothing more nothing less. Also a little bit of a discussion...

Why is it that a machine on the floor can have such a profound impact on us. It can create both joy and pain. Building an understanding and rationale around the scales is hugely important . In this podcast I discuss my own recent ''journey'' with the scales. The month of April was what I can only describe as a rollercoaster with the scales. Luckily I was able explain and rationalis...