Hey there, welcome! I’m Ana, your host and Wellbeing Coach.
In this podcast, I chat with people in the well-being industry to uncover their why and how. Many o...
Hormones, Fertility and Women's Health- With Celine Nelli
In this episode, I chat with Celine, a nutritional therapist specializing in women’s health, hormones, and reproductive well-being. We talk about the importance of educating women about their bodies, cycles, and hormonal health, teaching young women and men about reproductive health early on, how to stand up for yourself during GP visits and medical appointments, the role of both partners in fertility challenges, balancing estrogen and progesterone for a healthy menstrual cycle, simple self-care practices like forest bathing and mindful movement, breaking free from the quick-fix wellness culture, embracing consistency over perfection, and the value of personalized approaches to health and well-being.
Celine brings a wealth of expertise and a refreshing perspective to these topics, making this episode both empowering and deeply insightful.
You can reach out to Celine at https://www.celinenellinutrition.com
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Intuitive Eating- with Niamh Orbinski
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of intuitive eating with Niamh Orbinski. Niamh shares her expertise on tuning in to your body’s natural hunger cues, breaking free from diet culture, and reconnecting with a healthier, more joyful relationship with food.
Whether you're navigating challenges with food or simply curious about how to shift your mindset, this conversation is filled with practical insights and empowering wisdom. Join us for an uplifting discussion that encourages you to trust yourself, listen to your body, and embrace food freedom without guilt or shame.
Niamh Orbinski is a Nutritionist, Intuitive Eating Counselor and Yoga Teacher who runs a weight-inclusive, virtual nutrition practice specialising in intuitive eating, disordered eating and body image. Her work is HAES aligned, meaning that she encourages health-promoting behaviours, regardless of their outcome on weight.
As a nutrition counsellor, she likes to get to the root of food issues and habits through what is best described as food and body image therapy. She believes that when we look beyond weight, we open ourselves up to a healthier relationship with food, body and self.
She is also the author of 'No Apologies: Ditch Diet Culture and Rebuild Your Relationship with Food', which was published by Harper Collins in 2023 and the host of the Food Body and Beyond podcast.
You can find Niamh at https://www.nutritionwithniamh.com
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Challenging Fitness Stereotypes with Chrissy Hawkins
In this episode, I chat with Chrissy Hawkins, an equestrian strength coach, about her unique journey and insights on well-being and fitness. Chrissy shares how she transitioned from a communications background into personal training, with a special focus on helping equestrians improve their strength and confidence.
Chrissy opens up about her lifelong passion for horse riding, starting at just 7 years old. She discusses the common challenges equestrians face, including a lack of confidence and a tendency to neglect their own health while caring for their beloved horses.
We also explore Chrissy's perspective on horse welfare in the competitive equestrian industry, and the importance of the strict regulations in place to protect these majestic animals.
One of the key topics we dive into is the benefits of weight training for women. Chrissy explains how strength training can improve bone density, joint health, and overall fitness - all while addressing the common fears women have about "bulking up."
Chrissy also provides valuable advice for beginners on finding a supportive gym environment and working with a personal trainer, especially for those recovering from injuries. She shares her own fitness journey and the pivotal role that confidence has played in achieving her personal goals.
Whether you're an equestrian, or simply someone looking to prioritize your well-being, this conversation with Chrissy is sure to inspire and empower you to embrace strength training and take charge of your holistic health.
Chrissy is an Equestrian Strength coach who helps horse riders who want to I help Equestrians to improve their riding position, Rehab injuries, Feel strong and confident, both in AND out of the saddle. She also works with a wide rand of people from 16-80 helping them keep fit and move better.
Website: www.chrissyhawkins.com
Instagram: @stronginthesaddle_
Tiktok: @stronginthesaddle
Podcast: Why Not? Podcast
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Life and wellbeing "outside the box" with Lauren Dawson
In this episode I chat with Lauren, a neuro-affirming coach and founder of Curious Coaching. Lauren shares her journey from particle physicist to workplace wellbeing expert and explores how her own late-discovered neurodivergence shaped her life, wellbeing and career.
We also discuss the importance of creating inclusive workplaces that honour both neurodiversity and gender identity.
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I do. You can connect with me on Instagram @anastefancoaching
You can connect with Lauren soon LinkedIn or her website
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawsonlauren
Website - https://curious-coaching.co.uk/
Reading list:
ADHD: An A to Z by Leanne Maskell is a great starting point, overview and reference point.
2. Unmasked: The ultimate guide to ADHD, autism and neurodivergence by Ellie Middleton for a great translation of traits into how they present in women. She also has a new book coming out in September - 'How to be you'
3. Life Isn't Binary: On Being Both, Beyond, and In-Between by Meg-John Barker and Alex Iantaffi
4. Neuroqueer Heresies by Dr Nick Walker explores the neurodiversity paradigm, Autistic empowerment and postnormal possibilities
5. The power of different: Then link between disorder and genius by Gail Saltz, M.D. Covers a range of differences including ADHD
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The Healing Power of Sound - with Simone Meschnig
In this episode, I chat with Simone Meschnig, Sound Healing practitioner, Yoga and Meditation teacher, Shamanic energy healing practitioner, artist, and Laughter Yoga leader.
We chat about her journey to discovering the magic of sound and how she turned burnout into a breakthrough after leaving her corporate job to become self-employed.
At the end of our conversation, Simone kindly offered us a sample of her sound work, so I hope you enjoy it.
Simone kindly shared some free resources here too, you can access a laughter yoga session here:
https://youtu.be/R7bL_lWUh-0
Or an onlne sound bath at Sanctuaryhttps://youtu.be/ZfBYyI4bVKg
You can reach out to Simone on.
her website https://infinite-sound.com
On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonemeschnig/?hl=en
You can connect with me via email : [email protected] or on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/anastefancoaching/?hl=en
Hey there, welcome! I’m Ana, your host and Wellbeing Coach.
In this podcast, I chat with people in the well-being industry to uncover their why and how. Many of my guests, like me, started on this journey from a desire to heal their own bodies or feel better in their lives—and discovered a passion for sharing their knowledge and helping others. We talk about their turning points, where they are now, and how they can help you feel your best. I hope you enjoy these conversations and feel inspired to write your own well-being story.
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