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Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed by stress, knowing it's affecting your health but unsure how to break free from its grip? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the science behind stress, exploring how your body responds through three distinct phases and why understanding this process is crucial for your well-being. Learn about the connection between stress and various health conditions, from belly fat accumulation to increased risks of heart disease and diabetes, plus discover a practical three-step approach to managing stress effectively.Key Highlights:Understanding the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) and how your body processes stress through three crucial phases: alarm, resistance, and exhaustionThe critical difference between real and perceived stress, and why your body can't tell them apartHow chronic stress directly contributes to stubborn belly fat through what's called "cortisol repacking"The link between personality types and stress response - why Type A personalities might be at higher riskWhy emotional eating never solves stress and actually creates additional physical and psychological burdenThe hidden danger of exercise during stress - when working out might not be the best stress-relief strategyThe powerful connection between unmanaged stress and serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and compromised immunityHow your position on Maslow's hierarchy of needs influences your ability to handle stressA practical three-step approach to stress management, starting with identifying what needs to change in your lifeThe importance of building a strong support system and learning to communicate your needs effectively***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Are you trapped in an endless cycle of saying "yes" when you desperately want to say "no"? In this episode, we talk about why saying "no" feels so threatening to our survival instincts and how this inability to set boundaries can sabotage our health and wellness goals. Host Matty explores the fascinating connection between our pack animal nature and the fear of social rejection that keeps us locked in unhealthy patterns of behavior.Key Takeaways:The biological fear of being outcast from our "pack" makes saying no particularly challengingMost health-related patterns aren't just about genetics - they're learned behaviors and belief systems passed down through our social tribesSuccess in setting boundaries requires preparation and practice***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Are you dreading the holiday season because of food intolerances in your family? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into how food choices can dramatically impact mental health, as demonstrated through Jo Whitton's powerful story of helping her son overcome severe OCD and anxiety through diet changes. Learn practical strategies for managing Christmas meals, understanding gut health, and transforming your approach to cooking while accommodating various dietary needs.Key Highlights:Jo Whitton shares her family's remarkable journey from struggling with severe food intolerances to founding Quirky CookingA 13-year-old boy's transformation from debilitating OCD to complete recovery through gut-healing protocolsSimple strategies to prepare your gut before and after holiday indulgencesWhy cooking doesn't have to be complicated - debunking the myth of "healthy eating is too hard"Practical tips for hosting inclusive Christmas meals that cater to multiple dietary requirementsThe importance of quality ingredients and how they naturally enhance flavor without artificial additivesThe often-overlooked connection between stress, gut health, and overall wellbeingGame-changing advice for preparing healing broths and fermented foods for gut healthThe power of slowing down and its impact on digestive health and wellness***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find JO WHITTONJo's WebsiteJo's InstagramJo's FacebookJo's YouTube--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Are you constantly feeling like you're not doing enough, always chasing the next task, and struggling to give yourself permission to rest? In this episode, we challenge the modern myth of "being busy" by exploring a fascinating comparison between human behavior and animals in the wild. Through this perspective, we discover why our constant drive to reach our full potential might actually be working against our biological nature and health.Key Highlights:The "Busy Myth": Why our obsession with constant productivity might be fundamentally misaligned with our biological programmingThe Animal Kingdom's Secret: What lions and other wildlife can teach us about the natural rhythm of activity and rest, and why it's crucial for human survivalBreaking Free from Self-Sabotage: Understand why taking breaks is a biological necessity***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Are you struggling with the pressure to drink during the holiday season? In this episode, multi-award winning health coach Sarah Rusbatch shares how alcohol affects women differently than men, particularly during midlife and perimenopause. She shares powerful insights about gray area drinking, the concerning rise of liver disease in younger women, and how the alcohol industry specifically targets female consumers.Key Highlights:The surprising definition of binge drinking - just two large glasses of wine can classify as a binge drinking sessionSarah explains how having "just one drink" often leads to negotiating with yourself and losing controlFemales produce less alcohol-metabolizing enzymes than men, making them more susceptible to liver diseaseThe rise of liver disease in younger women - now among top three causes of death in women aged 39-45How alcohol companies specifically target womenSarah discusses how to navigate social situations and set boundaries during the festive seasonBreaking free from the "party girl" identityBoredom, stress, and loneliness - addressing these root causes***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find SARAH RUSBATCH:Sarah’s WebsiteSarah’s Instagram--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Why do healthy habits keep failing you despite your best efforts? In this episode, Matty talks about why traditional healthy habits often don't lead to lasting change. Matty reveals how unresolved emotional pain and trauma can sabotage even the most well-intentioned health goals and why addressing these deeper issues is crucial for sustainable transformation.Key Highlights:The myth of "just do it" - Why simple advice like "eat less calories" or "drink more water" often fails to create lasting changeThe hidden connection between unhealthy habits and emotional pain - Understanding how we use food, alcohol, and other behaviors to self-medicate our traumaThe two types of habits revealed - Learn the crucial difference between easily changeable "observational habits" and deeply rooted emotional patternsThe breakthrough moment - Discover why willpower becomes almost unnecessary once you address your core emotional wounds***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Are you struggling with unexplained health issues that doctors can't seem to figure out? In this eye-opening episode, Naturopath Joanne Kennedy shares her expertise on histamine intolerance, a commonly overlooked condition that could be affecting your daily life. From explaining how histamine works in our body to uncovering the surprising connection between mould exposure and chronic health issues, this conversation dives deep into the hidden causes of many modern health challenges.Key Highlights:Understanding histamine - it's not just about allergiesCommon triggers of histamine intolerance: SIBO, gluten sensitivity, digestive enzyme insufficiency, and surprisingly, environmental mould exposureWhy green juice cleanses and excessive fermented foods might be doing more harm than good for some peopleHow living in water-damaged buildings could be the missing piece in your health puzzleWhy conventional testing might miss histamine issues: The importance of looking at symptoms rather than relying solely on blood testsHow estrogen can trigger histamine responses and affect women's health cyclesWhy finding the right practitioner who understands complex conditions is crucial for healingMyths about fasting: Why it might not be the best approach for healing gut issues and histamine intoleranceThe gap between research and clinical practice, and why staying updated with current protocols is essential***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find JOANNE KENNEDYJoanne's WebsiteJoanne's InstagramJoanne's YouTube--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Have you ever wondered how childhood experiences shape your relationship with food and self-worth? In this episode, we talk about the profound connection between childhood criticism and adult behaviors, particularly focusing on emotional eating and self-sabotage patterns. Matty shares a transformative insight about how children's interpretation of parental criticism doesn't diminish their love for their parents but instead erodes their self-love, and how this understanding can be the key to breaking free from destructive eating patterns.Key Highlights:The revolutionary concept that when parents criticize their children, the children don't stop loving their parents – they stop loving themselves, and how this impacts adult behaviorsUnderstanding the origin of self-limiting beliefs through early childhood experiences, from subtle voice tones to explicit criticismHow identifying the root cause of your self-doubt can be the first step in transforming your relationship with food, body image, and personal goals***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Did you know that getting morning sunlight could be the key to managing your blood sugar levels better than any diet? In this episode, blood sugar and circadian biology expert Danielle Hamilton reveals how our modern lighting environment may be secretly sabotaging our metabolic health. She shares groundbreaking insights about how different types of light throughout the day influence everything from hormone production to fat burning, and why your morning routine might be more important than what you eat.Key Highlights from the episode:Discover why 95% of your melatonin (crucial for sleep and repair) is actually produced during daylight hours, not at nightLearn how modern LED lights and screens are disrupting our metabolism and why orange-tinted glasses at night could be a game-changer for your sleepUnderstand the surprising connection between sunrise exposure and managing high morning blood sugar levelsFind out why skipping breakfast might be working against your metabolism and why having coffee before breakfast could be problematicExplore how UVB light exposure increases gut microbial diversity and helps break down sugars more effectivelyLearn why sunscreen might not always be the answer and how to safely build your skin's natural protection through "solar callus"Discover why people with darker skin living in less sunny climates might be at higher risk for certain health conditionsUnderstand how infrared light from the sun helps with cellular hydration, detoxification, and metabolic efficiencyGet practical tips for managing light exposure in our modern world without having to "live in a tent"***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM***Where to find DANIELLE "DANI" HAMILTONDani’s InstagramDani’s FacebookDani’s Website--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"

Are you stuck in an endless cycle of yo-yo dieting and feeling out of control with your eating habits? In this powerful episode, Matty dives deep into why many of us resist taking responsibility for our actions, particularly when it comes to our relationship with food and sugar cravings. He explores the fascinating connection between our past experiences with control and our current struggles with self regulation.Key Takeaways:The paradox of control: Why we often sabotage ourselves when we start making progress, using the same foods to both punish and reward ourselvesHow past experiences with controlling relationships (parents, partners, bosses) can create a rebellion against self discipline in adulthoodThe crucial difference between temporary restriction and true self leadership, and why understanding this is key to breaking free from destructive patternsWhy acknowledging failure and processing emotions is essential for genuine transformation, rather than using food, alcohol, or other distractions as escape mechanisms***PROGRAM ENQUIRIES: Tired of yo-yo dieting and feeling stuck with food? Let's change that. Book a quick chat → >>HERE<<***Subscribe to our YOUTUBE ChannelFollow us on INSTAGRAM--Music: Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"