Ep. 90 - Mollie Birney - 12 Life Lessons from a Clinical Life Coach
Mollie Birney is a clinical life coach and former therapist. In this episode, we discuss what a clinical life coach is and how they differ from a therapist; whether perfectionism is just procrastination in disguise; behaviour change and how to shift the narrative of our subconscious and irrational brain; why women struggle to take compliments; why women often criticise one another; the roots and meaning of shame; how to recognise when our negative emotions become too intense; how mental overconsumption affects anxiety and our survival nervous system; why we disconnect from the present moment; what it means to experience an existential crisis; the difference between a thought and a feeling; how we begin to discover who we truly are—and much more.Find me online: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillyFind Mollie Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molliebirney/ Website: https://www.molliebirney.com/ Keywordsclinical life coach, perfectionism, anxiety, self-worth, shame, existential crisis, self-discovery, mental health, emotional balance, personal growthTimestamps: 00:00 what is a clinical life coach - how is that different to a therapist?03:45 is perfectionism just procrastination? 07:00 behaviour change and altering the narrative of our subconscious and irrational brain11:30 why women struggle to take compliments 16:00 why do women criticise each other 21:00 why do we feel shame and what does it mean?24:00 how do we know when our negative feelings are too strong?29:00 the overconsumption in our brains and how it related to anxiety and our survival nervous system 33:00 why we have disassociation with the present moment 39:45 what does it mean to have an existential crisis?44:30 what is the difference between a thought and a feeling? 53:00 how do we find out who we are?
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Ep. 89 with Noor Al-Humaidhi - Hormone Health, Perimenopause & Menopause
Noor Al-Humaidhi is an MD and Menopause Specialistand founder of Lifestyles By Noor. In this episode, we discuss:What hormone health really meansThe mental and emotional side effects of perimenopauseHow to predict when you might go through menopauseThe truth about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) — and why some people choose not to take itThe roles of progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone in the bodyA breakdown of each stage in the menstrual cycle and how it overlaps with perimenopause symptomsThe key differences between perimenopause and menopauseAnd whether it’s ever too late to start HRTFind me online: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillyFind Noor Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askdrnoor/?hl=enLifestyles by Noor: Website: https://www.lifestylesbynoor.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestylesbynoornh/?hl=enTimestamps:00:00 what is hormone health?06:00 the mental side effects to perimenopause 09:45 the difficulty with perimenopause not being tangible or defined 13:45 how to predict when you will go through menopause 15:00 how to treat women going through the menopause 18:00 the truth about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)19:45 what do progesterone, estrogen and testosterone do in our bodies25:00 what symptoms does HRT improve in perimenopause 25:30 why do people not want to take HRT?28:00 are there any lifestyle factors or patterns that result in more severe perimenopause and menopause symptoms?30:00 understanding each stage in the menstrual cycle and how symptoms work in conjunction with perimenopause symptoms?35:00 what is the difference between perimenopause and menopause?36:00 is it ever too late to start HRT?39:30 trends of perimenopausal and menopausal patients 41:00 why do we lose bone density as we age? 45:30 most surprising elements of the women’s health and fitness industry 47:00 do any HRT negatives have merit? Keywords:hormone health, women's health, menopause, mental health, hormone therapy, lifestyle factors, midlife health, progesterone, estrogen, testosterone
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Ep. 88 - Juliet Starrett - Building A Durable Body
Juliet Starrett is a PNL2 Nutrition Coach, and is on a mission to help people move move. Best selling NYT and Sunday Times author, and Founder and CEO of The Ready State. In this episode, we explore:What a truly healthy approach to longevity looks likeWhy so many of us feel "deskbound" — and common misconceptions about fitnessThe powerful health benefits of simply spending time outdoorsHow to build healthy habits (and why it’s often so hard)The surprising decline in overall movement in modern society — even as we “exercise” moreWhy step count is one of the best indicators of total daily movementThe benefits of sitting on the floor daily — plus how the Sit and Rise Test can reveal a lot about your mobilityPractical ways to incorporate mobility into your routine — and what that should actually look likeAnd so much more!Find me online: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillyFind Juliet Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julietstarrett/?hl=enWebsite: https://thereadystate.com/Time stamps:00:00 what is a healthy approach to longevity08:30 why we all feel so Deskbound and the misunderstandings of fitness 18:00 why spending time outside is the best thing for your health20:00 creating healthy habits and why its hard 22:00 the decline of total movement in society and how it has made us less healthy despite ‘exercising’ more 24:00 why step count is the best proxy for total movement 28:00 why a good posture is crucial 28:30 why everyone should spend time sitting on the floor each day & the sit and rise test35:00 why people don’t like mobility work, and when they start to care about it 41:00 how to incorporate mobility - what to actually do 46:00 base camp practices of basic fitness 54:00 putting the fun back into health and fitness Keywordslongevity, durability, health span, movement, mobility, nature, sedentary lifestyle, wellness, fitness, aging
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Ep. 87 - Claire Pettitt - Combatting the Myths of Women’s Diet, PCOS and Weight Loss
Claire Pettitt is a PHD qualified PCOS Dietitian and Nutrionist specialising in women's health, PCOS and gut health. In this episode, we discuss:What it means to be a compassionate PCOS dietitianThe therapeutic and empathetic role of a nutritionist — especially around weight gain and lossUnderstanding disordered eating patterns and how they developThe dangers of following nutrition advice on social mediaCommon myths around women’s health and fitnessHow the role of a dietitian has evolved over the past 20 yearsThe risks of relying on AI (including ChatGPT) for medical adviceA dietitian’s perspective on longevity and the bio-hacking trendWhat endometriosis is, where it comes from, and how it affects the bodyA deep dive into PCOS — how it's examined and treatedFind me online: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillyFind Claire Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cp_nutritionrd/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.clairepettitt.com/about-claireKeywordsPCOS, nutrition, compassionate dietitian, women's health, disordered eating, body image, social media, behavior change, Mediterranean diet, endometriosisTimestamps:00:00 what is a compassionate PCOS dietitian - less weight centred 06:00 the therapeutic and empathetic side to a nutritionist and emotions around weight gain and loss 08:15 what does it mean to have disordered eating patterns10:00 dangers of social media advice 14:00 common myths for women’s health and fitness20:00 how the work of a dietician has changed over the past 20 years26:20 the risks of chat GPT medical advice27:30 what does behaviour change look like to pursue a healthier diet? 31:50 a dietitian’s view on longevity and bio-hacking 35:00 its not just what we eat, but how we eat38:44 what is endometriosis and where does it come from45:00 examining and treating PCOS
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Ep. 86 - Grace Kingswell - Understanding Women’s Health and Fertility
Grace Kingswell is a fertility expert mBANT specialising in fertility journeys, and IVF, and postpartum.In this episode we discuss: what holistic health means and looks like, the benefits of breast milk, the best type of birth for your baby and why, what can cause infertility, how our bodies are not designed for artificial light, and much more. Find me online: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillyFollow Grace online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracekingswell?igsh=eGl3eDU1aTVoc3Z6Website: https://www.gracekingswell.com00:00 What does it mean to have a holistic approach for lifestyle medicine?06:10 how to effectively block light and use blue blocker glasses10:30 how do our bodies adapt to the circadian rhythm - should we be sleeping more in winter? 19:00 how modern society is structured for women - working during pregnancy and managing monthly cycles 22:00 what is a fertility expert? 27:00 what are the common factors leading to infertility?30:00 is the biological clock as important as people say for fertility? 36:00 the different types of stress in modern life and its impact38:00 misconceptions of pregnancy and postpartum 41:00 the selfless nature required to be a mother and how mode of birth and feeding can effect a baby long term45:00 the benefits of breastmilk 53:00 finding out relevant information from reliable sourcesKeywordsholistic nutrition, lifestyle medicine, sleep health, circadian rhythms, women's health, fertility, pregnancy nutrition, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, community support
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