Holistic Health Radio
238 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsWelcome to Holistic Health Radio hosted by Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Health Coach Sarah Liz King from www.sarahlizking.com
In this podcast I give you practical tools and tips to help you ditch disordered eating, recover your period from hypothalamic amenorrhea, find food freedom, and heal your relationship with exercise. Our evidence-based episodes run side-by-side with real recovery stories to give you the information and inspiration you need to reach full recovery and regain the life you deserve.
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134. Overcoming Obstacles in ED & HA Recovery
October 04, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBHow do you overcome the mental obstacles in recovery? This was a questioned I got asked the other day on Instagram. Oftentimes there's a huge gap between knowing what we NEED to be doing in recovery and actually DOING it. But what stops us? Oftentimes it's the fears and worries that create these huge obstacles. Today I'm going to explore the most common obstacles I see come up for clients in recovery and how to overcome them. In this episode I discuss: The fear of weight gain - where ...
133. Motherhood, Grief and Eating Disorder Recovery with Kerry Crooks
October 01, 2021 07:20 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBToday I’m joined by Kerry Crooks, a mother two and public health specialist currently in recovery from an eating disorder. In this episode we talk through her journey to date, experience with grief, the ups and downs of recovery and what she’s looking forward to in the future. In this episode we Kerry and I discuss: When she realised her habits turned from healthy to disordered The interplay between grief and her exercise addiction The moment she knew she needed to change and start r...
132. Is it unhealthy to stop exercising in HA or ED recovery?
September 28, 2021 08:59 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBExercise is praised for the many mental and physical health benefits it gives us, so you've probably wondered "is it ever unhealthy to stop exercising?" This question might be even more front of mind if you're currently in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating or hypothalamic amenorrhea. People's experience with exercise in recovery varies greatly and with so many more individuals sharing their journey online it can be confusing to figure out what is the best thing for you ...
131. HA Recovery with Personal Trainer Elyse Lawry
September 23, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBThis week on the podcast I’m joined by personal trainer, group fitness instructor and student exercise physiologist Elyse Lawry. Elyse has recovered from HA herself and now uses her story and experience to inspire others to do the same. In this episode Elyse and I discuss: When her period first went missing How she got diagnosed with HA Her recovery journey and how her relationship with food and exercise changed through the process Learning to accept weight gain and her top tips fo...
130. Breaking Rituals and Routines in HA & ED Recovery
September 21, 2021 09:33 - 29 minutes - 40 MBIn today's episode of Holistic Health Radio, Lucy McConnell and I discuss one of the biggest roadblocks people face in recovery, which is breaking rigid rituals and unhelpful routines. In this episode we chat through: The problems that arise from rigid meal timings Striking a balance timing flexibility while managing regular eating in recovery How to overcome meal plan monotony (AKA eating the same safe foods each day) What to do if exercise rituals and routines are overtaking your ...
129. Biggest Mistakes You're Making in HA Recovery
September 14, 2021 05:55 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week on the podcast Lucy McConnell and I are talking about the biggest mistakes and road blocks people face in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. In this episode we discuss: The impact of standing and walking vs. structured exercise on your energy expenditure Throwing the towel in too early (and how long HA recovery can actually take) The problem with getting stuck on being a certain weight or BMI and not letting yourself go above this Being super healthy in recovery and the imp...
128. Recovery from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Isn't Linear with Cheyenne Holman
September 09, 2021 19:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBToday our sports dietitian and coach Cheyenne Holman joins the show to discuss her own personal recovery journey from hypothalamic amenorrhea. In this episode we cover: Cheyenne's relationship with food and exercise growing up When her eating and exercise habits went from healthy to disordered How long her HA went on for before she decided to do something about it Her hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery journey including how long it took to get her period back Her post-period recover...
127. So You've Recovered From Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Now What?
September 06, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBSo you've recovered from hypothalamic amenorrhea and gotten 3 periods back, now what? This is one of the most commonly asked questions Lucy McConnell and I get when we do our weekly Q&A's so we thought a podcast episode was in order to cover this topic in detail. In this episode we discuss: What is considered normal cycle length after recovering your first period Longer cycles and fertility Common cycle symptoms in the first 3 recovery periods What to do after you get 3 recovery...
126. The Problem with Information Overload in HA and ED Recovery
August 30, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBInformation overload. We've all been there. One second you decide to commit to recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea, disordered eating or an eating disorder and then only a matter of days later you're ordering books, joining Facebook groups, following recovery accounts and binge listening to as many podcasts on the topic as you can. While gaining information about the journey ahead can be useful, there are also drawbacks to investing too much time and energy into recovery. In this podca...
125. How To Tell Your Partner About Your Eating Disorder or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery with Clint Hartley
August 26, 2021 19:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBOne of the most commonly asked questions I get from my Instagram page and listeners of this podcast is: should I open up to my partner, boyfriend or girlfriend about my eating disorder or hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery? Dealing with weight gain, fear of judgement from others and the notion that you are only loveable if you live in a certain size body often hold people back from reaching full recovery and prevent them from getting support from the people around them who love them most. ...
124. Top 5 Reasons Food Guilt Happens and What To Do About It
August 24, 2021 07:12 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBToday on the podcast Lucy McConnell and I are discussing a hot topic: food guilt. It's a theme that constantly comes up in our coaching with clients as we help them heal their relationship with food. In this episode of Holistic Health Radio we explore: 5 reasons why food guilt happens What to do if you notice food guilt happening to you Tips and strategies for overcoming food guilt so you can have a peaceful relationship with food once again ❤️ Join my newsletter list for weekly moti...
123. The Importance of Self-Compassion & Navigating the Anti-Diet versus Diet Debate with Nuance with Emilia Thompson PhD
August 19, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBToday on the podcast I’m joined by Registered Nutritionist Lecturer and Educator in Sports Nutrition and qualified Life Coach, Emilia Thompson. Emilia intertwines evidence-based nutritional programming with the equally as evidence-based methods of mindfulness, self-compassion, gratitude and behaviour change to support clients’ attainment of their goals. In today’s podcast we discuss her own personal health and fitness journey including her time spent competing in bodybuilding, the messy ...
122. Discussing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) with Sports Dietitian Cheyenne Holman
August 17, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBIn today’s podcast myself and our newest team member Cheyenne Holman are discussing RED-S or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. In this episode we cover: What is RED-S? Who does it impact? Is it just athletes or can it happen to anyone? Signs and symptoms of RED-S Physical and mental health impacts of RED-S How does HA fit into RED-S? What is the male equivalent? Tips for reversing RED-S if you feel you fall into this category ❤️ Join my newsletter list for weekly motivati...
121. What are the impacts of COVID-19 on the Menstrual Cycle and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery?
August 09, 2021 19:30 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBCOVID-19 has changed our lives dramatically over the last 18 months and one area that's been a hot topic is the impact on menstrual function and fertility. Lots of myths have been floating around social media so we thought it was time to help you sort fact from fiction and give you the lowdown on the science of COVID-19 and your menstrual cycle. In today’s podcast my co-host Lucy McConnell and I are going to chatting through the impacts of COVID 19 on your health, hormones and recovery. In...
120. Why Binge Eating Happens + 6 Proven Steps to Break the Binge Eating Cycle
July 19, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBToday I'm joined by my co-host Lucy McConnell to tackle all things binge eating as it's been a more frequent behaviour we have seen in our clients in clinic. In this episode we discuss: What binge eating is How binge eating can happen across all eating disorders and in disordered eating too The difference between an objective and a subjective binge The 3 main reasons why binge eating occurs 7 habits that contribute and cause binge eating (which you may not be aware of) Plus 6 pr...
119. Fitness and Nutrition Mistakes We Made (So You Don't Have To) with Clint Hartley from Hybrid Performance
July 13, 2021 07:02 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBToday I’m joined by a retuned guest to the show Clint Hartley. Clint is the owner of Hybrid Performance in Canberra. His main mission is to help people create a healthy lifestyle that fits into their busy schedule, rather than one that takes over it. Within his work Clint is incredibly passionate about helping his clients better understand their body and how they can best become healthy, improve aches and pains, plus feel and function better and also have a good time doing so. In this ep...
118. Best and Worst Workouts for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
July 06, 2021 07:03 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBToday on the podcast I’m going to be talking all things exercise for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea recovery and helping you figure out which workouts to do which are safe and which workouts to avoid which will hinder your recovery progress. In this episode I discuss: The scientific reason why you need to reduce and modify exercise in recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea Why high intensity exercise isn’t helpful during HA recovery The best and worst workouts for HA recovery How to know if...
117. How to Improve Your Egg Quality, Nutrition for Pregnancy, plus tips for Managing Endometriosis with Fertility Dietitian Stefanie Valakas
July 02, 2021 22:05 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBToday on the show I’m joined Stefanie Valakas. She is an expert fertility dietiitan & nutritionist and founder of The Dietologist. Stefanie and her virtual practice team are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility & pregnancy. Her passion for nutrition in this space has truly grown from her experience helping her clients online from around the world and also through her own personal experiences of navigating a diagnosis of endometriosis. In thi...
116. Top 10 Foods to Boost Your Recovery from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
June 29, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBToday’s podcast is all about how to eat for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea recovery and specific foods to include that can boost your recovery. In this episode I’m going to go over: 10 foods to incorporate that can boost your Hypothalamic Amenorrhea recovery What nutrients these foods contain and how they can boost your fertility, energy availability and recovery When and how much to add each of these foods into your diet during hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery Smart swaps if you’re allergic...
115. Reclaiming a Positive Relationship with Food and Fitness after Injury and Disordered Eating with Emma W.
June 24, 2021 21:33 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBToday I’m joined by Emma W. or @em_wizzfit as she’s known on Instagram. Growing up Emma played all kinds of sports (think soccer, AFL, basketball and AFL), but this came to a sudden end with not one, but two knee reconstructions. It was during this time that Emma found the gym, strength training and a growing passion for powerlifting, but it also coincided with something else: the development of an eating disorder. In this podcast Emma walks you through her journey of recovery from injur...
114. Explaining Set Point Theory, Overshoot and Weight Redistribution in HA and ED Recovery
June 21, 2021 20:22 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBIn today’s podcast Lucy McConnell and I are going to be talking about Set Point Theory, which states that our bodies have a preset weight range hardwired into our DNA. According to this theory, our weight and how much it changes from that set point might be limited. In this episode we’re going to be discussing: What set point theory is How much of our makeup is genetically determined including weight The factors that influence bodyweight The systems in the body that regulate wei...
113. Getting to Know Sarah Liz King with Guest Host Clint Hartley
June 17, 2021 21:01 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBToday you get a special treat as my good friend Clint Hartley from Hybrid Performance Gym in Canberra takes the reins as guest host to ask me all the questions! In this episode you get to know the girl behind the podcast a little bit more and what life was like for me growing up, going through an eating disorder, moving to Australia, and of course the journey of starting my business up until now. There are also some insightful listener questions that I answer at the end and a few hilario...
112. Fuelling like an athlete, preventing and treating HA, what HRT actually does and dispelling health misinformation with endocrinologist Dr. Izzy Smith
June 10, 2021 09:38 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBDr Izzy Smith is an Australian based Endocrinology Doctor with a passion for sharing health advice that is easy to digest. Through her work and instagram she regularly promotes evidenced-based advice on exercise, nutrition and medicine whilst busting silly health myths by calling out some of the dangerous fads in the wellness and weight loss industry. Izzy is a passionate advocate for mental health which includes her role as an ambassador and keynote speaker for the Movember and Puka Up ...
111. Talking to loved ones about your hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery
June 08, 2021 06:30 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBIn recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea you are often dealing with some difficult changes and having a support network that understands and encourages you can make the journey to recovering your period so much more successful. In today’s episode of Holistic Health Radio, Lucy McConnell and I will be talking about how to speak with loved ones about your recovery from HA. This is also relevant if you're in recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating as well. In this podcast we d...
110. Journalling and Mindset shifts for HA Recovery and Getting Pregnant Naturally with Nicky Chapman
June 03, 2021 21:05 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBToday I’m joined Nicky Chapman, a fiancé, mama to be + Finance Manager turned Integrative Nutrition Coach, living in Canberra, Australia. After overcoming Anorexia 15 years ago, Nicky turned to the health and fitness industry. Over time she ended up taking things too far. She was stressed out, over-training, and under-eating. Instead of dealing with emotional stress that felt out of my control, she tried to manage it in ways that have ended up negatively affecting her health, consequently ...
109. Can Veganism Cause Hypothalamic Amenorrhea?
May 31, 2021 19:30 - 19 minutes - 27.5 MBIn today’s episode I’m going to be talking about veganism, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and whether you can recover if you follow a plant-based diet. The reason I wanted to do this podcast is because there are so many stories online which talk from personal experiences of women going vegan and then losing their period, so it’s important to understand what might be happening from a scientific perspective before making judgements based around the diet itself. In the podcast I’ll be discussing:...
108. Self-Love, Positivity and Recovery from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with Chlo Hodgkinson
May 27, 2021 20:04 - 45 minutes - 63.5 MBToday I’m joined by Chlo Hodgkinson. After suffering from hypothalamic amenorrhea herself, Chlo now helps to empower and educate those who are struggling with self worth, body confidence and regaining their period. She’s shared her journey through her Instagram and YouTube channel, creating an open community where her followers feel safe to ask her questions and seek support. Chlo has also released a journal to help others, containing 12 weeks of pages that aim to empower users through ...
107. Unmasking Eating Disorders in Fitness
May 24, 2021 19:30 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBWhile women have long experienced pressures towards thinness, in recent years, societal pressures have shifted towards encouraging women to attain an appearance characterised by both thinness and muscularity. All you have to do is look at the #fitspo hashtag and you'll notice that this lean muscular physique is idealised within our society. But is this at the cost of our mental health and relationship with food and exercise? Today Lucy McConnell and I answer this question as we dive int...
106. Does Meal Timing Matter in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery?
May 17, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBToday on the podcast Lucy McConnell and I discuss the interplay between meal timing, sex hormone production and recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea. In this episode we cover: The impact of fasting on sex hormone and cortisol production The research around amenorrheic and eumenorrheic athletes and their whole day energy balance Where people go wrong - fitness and fasting. Why women do better with fuelled workouts Breaking the myth of fasted exercise and "fat burning" Does when ...
105. Overcoming Food Fears and Breaking Food Rules with Dietitian Talia Cecchele
May 11, 2021 05:32 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBThis week I'm joined again by Talia Cecchele. Talia is a registered dietitian specialising in eating disorders, weight management and paediatrics currently living and working in the UK. Her mission is to help clients nourish with balance by removing the overwhelm and confusion around healthy eating and bringing things back to basics. Her holistic and personalised approach reflects my own ethos as we both believe there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. In this podcast Talia and I are discuss...
104: What is Body Checking and How Do You Stop It?
April 27, 2021 05:30 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBThis week we’re talking about an incredibly common behaviour that can happen during recovery, which is body checking. In this episode I’m going to explain: What body checking is Sneaky forms of body checking you might not even realise you are doing Why we engage in body checking i.e. what purpose does it serve And finally, 7 effective strategies for how to stop body checking behaviours ❤️ Looking for support with your recovery? Click here to join Recovery Club, our online education, ...
103. How to deal with weight gain and body changes in HA and ED recovery
April 20, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week I wanted to talk about dealing with weight gain and body changes in recovery because it’s probably one of the biggest struggles people have as they work towards food freedom, a better relationship with exercise and/or getting their period back. In this episode I discuss: The main fears associated with weight gain and body changes Why letting go of control and sitting with discomfort can feel so hard The analogy of your body as a house during recovery The two most effective...
102. How to deal with weight gain and body changes in HA and ED recovery
April 20, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week I wanted to talk about dealing with weight gain and body changes in recovery because it’s probably one of the biggest struggles people have as they work towards food freedom, a better relationship with exercise and/or getting their period back. In this episode I discuss: The main fears associated with weight gain and body changes Why letting go of control and sitting with discomfort can feel so hard The analogy of your body as a house during recovery The two most effective...
102. Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery & ditching diet culture with HAES Personal Trainer Shreen El Masry
April 06, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBToday I’m joined by Shreen El Masry, a non-diet, body inclusive personal trainer and certified intuitive eating counsellor. Shreen is passionate about changing the narrative that diet culture has ingrained in many women by helping them achieve body acceptance. She helps women have fun with movement and find food freedom through a supportive, non-judgmental and compassionate community. Based in Sydney, Australia, Shreens program ‘Be You Be Free’ values, welcomes, celebrates and respects a...
101. How do I know if I have hypothalamic amenorrhea?
March 22, 2021 18:30 - 42 minutes - 59 MBHow do I know if I have hypothalamic amenorrhea? What if all my blood tests look "normal"? What are the signs and symptoms of hypothalamic amenorrhea? All of these are incredibly common questions I get asked every single day on social media, so I wanted to take a moment today to go through exactly how you get a diagnosis of hypothalamic amenorrhea. In this episode Lucy McConnell and I discuss: What hypothalamic amenorrhea is (the full definition and the 3 primary causes) The signs an...
100. A letter to my younger self
March 09, 2021 05:30 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBEpisode 100!!! What a milestone. To celebrate this occasion I've written a letter to my younger self and shared it with you. It's filled with all the things I needed to hear when I was struggling and I know will provide all of you with hope and inspiration that things do get better. Thanks to each and every one of you who continue to support the show week in and week out. I'd love to hear from you if this podcast has helped you in any way. Reach out to me on instagram @sarahlizking This ...
99. Introducing Recovery Club
March 01, 2021 18:30 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBWelcome back to Holistic Health Radio! This week is the launch of a secret project I've been working on for the last 6 months, which is an online community and education platform called Recovery Club. In today's podcast my co-host Lucy and I go through: What Recovery Club is How it works The content you get in the community Ways to connect and interact with others The values and our "why" for creating Recovery Club And what to expect from our special guest experts ❤️ Be sure to...
98. How to let go of tracking calories while still eating enough in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
February 22, 2021 18:30 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBToday I’m joined again health coach and personal trainer by Lucy McConnell. For those of you who don’t know, Lucy is now a part of the team at sarahlizking.com, taking on coaching clients for HA recovery and also heading up our online training program Better Balance Training, which is a 1:1 customised training plan for those wanting a safe return to exercise after HA recovery. We also work with women who have specific strength or fitness goals and want to learn more about how to train around...
97. Making a Safe Return to Exercise after Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
February 08, 2021 01:49 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBToday I’m joined again by Lucy McConnell – last time she was on the show she was a guest explaining her recovery journey and what she learned and now she’s back but with a whole new role! She’s now part of the coaching team here at sarahlizking.com and heading up the Better Balance Training programs alongside taking 1:1 health coaching clients for HA recovery. Making a safe return to exercise is so important after recovery, but oftentimes people aren't sure where to start, what to do, and ...
96. How to Re-Shape your Fitness Identity to Heal Your Relationship with Exercise
February 02, 2021 05:04 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBWhat happens when fitness isn't just something that we do, but starts to define who we are? And how can we start to let go and re-shape that fitness identity when trying to recovery from disordered eating, an eating disorder and hypothalamic amenorrhea? I answer both of those questions and so much more in this week's episode where you'll learn: The role grief plays in re-shaping your fitness identity How to redefine your values around fitness so they lead towards a more sustainable rela...
95. How to know if you have an unhealthy relationship with exercise (plus how to fix it)
January 27, 2021 06:43 - 40 minutes - 56 MBWhen recovering from disordered eating, food is often not the only aspect of your lifestyle that needs to be adjusted. Many people with eating disorders simultaneously struggle with exercise dependence and addiction. In one study, compulsive exercise was prevalent in 31-81% of patients with anorexia nervosa and 20-66% of those suffering bulimia nervosa (Dittmer, Jacobi & Voderholzer 2018). These statistics highlight just how difficult recovery can be as many sufferers battle more than one...
94. How to Get Started and Commit to Eating Disorder or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBIn episode 93 last week I spoke a lot about motivation in recovery and the feedback was great! However, I also got lots of messages from you lovely listeners asking how to actually get started in the first place and commit to your recovery journey. Well you asked and I delivered! This week on the podcast I blend my personal experience, with some helpful practice advice to help you get started and commit to your own recovery. In this episode I discuss: My own personal lightbulb moment ...
93. How To Stay Motivated in Eating Disorder or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
January 12, 2021 04:13 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBMotivation in recovery can be difficult to maintain which is why it’s so important to know how to reignite it when it’s lost. In recovery, we often set unrealistic expectations for both ourselves and the process as a whole. For example, when you start recovery you may convince yourself that it’s going to be an easy, feel-good journey to fixing your relationship with food and exercise. You may expect things to improve quite rapidly with no room for error. Unfortunately, as rewarding as ...
92. Overcoming Common Fears in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
January 05, 2021 06:27 - 27 minutes - 38 MBDiving into HA Recovery is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make for your future self but that doesn’t make it any less scary to begin with. Changing your current lifestyle and rules around food or exercise can be daunting but in this episode, I cover all your most common fears while giving you tips and tricks to overcome them. Do you fear weight gain? The loss of your fitness identity? Are you scared of being ‘unhealthy’ or being judged by others? These are all very common topi...
91. Tips for Embracing Weight Gain During Recovery
December 15, 2020 05:33 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBIn today’s podcast I want to talk about how to embrace weight gain and your changing body during recovery from disordered eating, an eating disorder or hypothalamic amenorrhea. You might also experience some body changes if you are giving up extreme dieting and working towards a more intuitive approach to eating that honours your body’s natural weight, in which case, this episode will help you too. In this podcast I share: My lapse 4 years ago which led me to needing to gain weight agai...
90. How to Recover Your Period Naturally and Get Pregnant with Registered Dietitian Lindsey Lusson
December 13, 2020 04:24 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBToday on the podcast I’m joined by Lindsey Lusson, a Registered Dietitian, wife, and momma to a 2-year-old girl with a baby boy currently on the way. Through her own personal health journey, Lindsey has learned a lot about how under eating can wreak havoc on your health. For 13 years she did not have a natural period and when she and her husband wanted to begin trying for a baby, she felt lost with no direction on how to get pregnant. Thankfully, she was able to get her hands a book ab...
89. Your Guilt-Free Guide to Enjoying the Holidays
December 08, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBDo you struggle to enjoy Christmas without feelings of guilt, shame or regret? Maybe you eat more than you want and then feel like you need to burn it off with exercise? Do you worry about comments and judgements from others about your body? In today's episode of Holistic Health Radio I talk about navigating the holidays while in recovery from disordered eating, an eating disorder or hypothalamic amenorrhea. This is also applicable to you if you’re simply trying to have a better relati...
88. The Science of Strength & Conditioning with Kieran O'Dwyer from Bathurst Strength and Conditioning
December 03, 2020 17:30 - 46 minutes - 64 MBToday on the podcast I’m joined by Kieran O’Dwyer from Bathurst Strength and Conditioning. Lovingly known around the gym as Coach Kizz, his mission is to optimise the health and performance of everybody who walks through the door. Whether it be to improve their athletic performance, get fit, learn to lift, keep joints strong and pain free, or hit a new PB, he is there to help. With 8 years of coaching experience in the bank, Coach Kizz knows that hard work and building persistent healthy h...
87. How to Build Confidence in Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery
November 30, 2020 18:30 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBToday’s podcast I want to talk about building confidence and trust in yourself through hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery. This may seem like an odd thing to chat about but let me ask you this: How often do you find yourself overthinking decisions in relation to changing your habits for recovery? Do you ever feel like you’re never doing “enough” or “the right thing” to get your period back? Do you doubt yourself and feel like this process won’t work for you or you’re a unicorn and the onl...
86. Dancing on Empty - The Impact of Under Fuelling in the Dance World with Stefanie from AusDancersOverseas
November 26, 2020 18:30 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBToday on the podcast I’m joined by Stefanie from AusDancersOverseas. Stefanie is a trained dancer herself, studying at The Urdang Academy in London, but an injury put an end to her career early on and sparked her interest in medicine. Now a doctor, she felt that still wasn’t enough to sufficiently help dancers, so she also became a sports nutritionist. After more than 10 years in hospitals, she now sees dancers in her clinic, often virtually, and not only optimises their health and nut...