Life Lessons Nutrition

Jeff’s amazing career has seen him develop from a Butlins cleaner to the MD of 2 successful businesses. He has developed people and teams for over 25 years in a range of business sectors. Despite crippling anxiety and self-doubt for the majority of his career, Jeff managed to achieve 2 degrees and a masters degree (aged 47), accepted his sexuality as a gay man and survived 3 episodes of burnout during his 30s. After years of personal development and growth, the resilience and skills Jeff now has at his disposal means you’re in safe hands as you move closer to your own happy place in life. Have you struggled for years to make positive lifestyle changes but never managed to make new habits stick? Do you feel like you're stuck on an endless negative loop & are keen to jump off? Would you like help in identifying what is going to help YOU make permanent, positive change? Then Jeff is the coach for you. Discover the self-acceptance, belief and trust that you know will create the confidence you need to create a future that you love.

Today I'm speaking with serial entrepreneur & multi-business owner Lisa Perrie. If you're considering setting up your own business or are going round in circles in one that already exists, 40 minutes with Lisa will give you food thought.  Lisa is an expert in helping overrun 6+ figure business owners to remove themselves from relentless daily operations and become the strategic CEO without reducing profit, so they can grow their business(s) and free up time to work on their next exciting opportunity! There were a couple of small sound issues experienced in this recording. I trust that they will not detract from your listening pleasure! 

Tammy & I went through our training together & have subsequently both decided to specialise in peri/menopause. Tammy's own meno journey started when she was around age 37 & even though she (eventually) found a sympathetic doctor, she was very much left to her own devices for symptoms management. Listen to how Tammy turned her experience around by digging deep into the literature & listening to her own body. And how she now supports women going through the same journey.

Following on from last week's episode on menopause, this week I am speaking with the founder of Facebook & Peanut group M-brace the Change, Sharon Dunford. If you're in menopause & not aware of M-brace, please do yourself a favour & join up. Because I'm nice like that, the link is here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/424189738590072 M-brace is the home of reliable info, daftness, lots of rudeness & support. Sharon tells us about her own journey to setting up the group. A telling that encompasses libido, medical battles, accurate genital terminology & countering bee-like tendencies. 

Today I am speaking with Gill Serpaud about her menopause experience. Menopause hit Gill almost overnight 5 years ago when she developed unfathomable mood swings. Between now & then she has made it her mission to plug the gaps in her nutrition & exercise knowledge - first being led by listening to the very clear signals being received from her body. Step away from the cardio!! Say no to doughnuts!! Her journey is an inspiration to all of us. As she says herself, 'if I can do it, anyone can!'

I was delighted to reconnect with the world of podcasting this morning with an incredibly interesting conversation with Paula of Health Rediscovered.  Paula works as an acupuncturist & health coach out of her clinic in Glasgow, Scotland. She started her acupuncture journey in 2003 in South Korea & has never stopped developing her practice since then, incorporating a BSc in the process. This is a fascinating exploration of the wide-ranging benefits of this therapy & Paula's passion is evident. Hope you enjoy! www.healthrediscovered.co.uk

In this latest episode I speak with the founder of Allergy Village Julianne Sum about her work in creating a central resource for everyone struggling with food allergies & intolerances.  Following her own experience as the parent of a child with extensive allergies, Jules has created a website of evidence-supported information for all anxious parents & people with allergies & food sensitivities.

GRIN is a community gardening initiative started by Lucy Chapman for pre-school children and their carers. The initiative is founded on the benefits of gardening for physical & mental health, development of confidence in young children whilst opening their eyes to the magic of planting a seed & watching it transform. GRIN is also about introducing children to fruit & vegetables & encouraging food experimentation.  Lucy & experienced gardener Jane Glover talk us through the genesis of GRIN through to the bounty of their current crop!

In this latest episode I discuss the mechanics & importance of efficient detoxification with Naturopath Stefanie of Aurora Wellness. Accumulation of toxins in the body is implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple acute & chronic diseases. Leaning on a wealth of experience, Stefanie advises on how to support our detoxification pathways with nutrition & lifestyle strategies.

In this episode I talk mental health with nutritional therapist Michelle. Michelle explains her NT journey & her specialism of support for mental health conditions. Throughout, her passion for the subject is evident, particularly with regards to adolescent mental health. Effective support during these pivotal developmental years can colour the rest of a client's life. I hope that you enjoy this latest episode.  Please add your comments or suggestions for future subjects you would like to hear covered.