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Ep 25: Morning Routines

Have you ever felt like there's not enough time in the day?

Perhaps you feel like your chasing your tail some weeks, or you simply just don't have the time you need to maintain your ideal self care practices.

This does not need to be your lifestyle any longer.

Today we have a chat about the power of a morning routine and how you can turn 5min into a miracle moment for yourself first before you pour your cup into anything else.

We want to encourage you to find the quiet moments, before your schedule begins or anyone needs anything from you. You'll be surprised the ripple affect that occurs for the rest of the day when you're not pouring from an empty cup.

Becoming mindful of how we start our day can really be the difference between success and failure, and being alive or just living for others.

Take you power back and kick start your day with YOU and what YOU need first.

You can find the Miracle Morning Movie at www.miraclemorning.com/movie/

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Ep 24: Inspiration

Do you actively, consciously, and deliberately check in on how much inspiration fulfills your life?

When was the last time you truly felt inspired? Why is it important to create environments that birth inspiration? Inspiration can be the fuel for so many incredible achievements and goals.

Without inspiration how can we truly have long-lasting motivation and results for ourselves? The reason why having a "Why" behind your goals or aspirations is because the root of the bigger picture is within that why, what matters most.

We encourage you to allow yourself to feel inspired and go after what inspires you, to bring happiness into your life, and to feel alive!

You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms.

Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

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Ep 23: Fats & Fibre

In today's episode, we continue our explanation of the macronutrients fats & also discuss fibre to help you have a basic understanding of the importance these have for our health and wellness.

With a deeper understanding you hold the key to making key choices within your way of eating that will help to include more 'good' fats and reduce 'bad' fats.

We discuss the four main types of fat which are saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and trans fats. what foods are high in Omega 3 and 6, why we need to include a variety in our diets, and encourage you to look into what types are fat eating.

We also talk about the importance of fibre, what soluble and insoluble fibre is and what foods you can easily add to your meals to help improve health symptoms such as constipation or regulating and maintaining a healthy weight.

Knowledge is power and we want you to come away with one or two things you can take action on.

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Ep 22: Protein

Understand more about Protein, why it's important, and what foods can help you get your daily requirements.

Protein has an incredible role in our body and has a lot to do with many functions biologically. Consuming protein each day is a game changer for the development of muscles, bones, cells, and more.

What does having clean and nourishing protein look like for you?

Decide for yourself as we dive into all things Protein.

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Ep 21: Goals

Today's topic is important to tune into for long-term health and wellness results.

We chat all about goals and the importance of having them. By getting clear on what you want in regards to your health and self-care you can then put a plan into place to help take some consistent action which is what is going to help get your desired results.

Keeping it simple and doable, we discuss ways that we use and have found helpful and encourage you to take some time to get clear on your goals, think about areas that you would like to improve and break it all down into smaller chunks so you drop the overwhelm and start to feel more in control.

Come and join us and think about one thing you can take away today and start to implement on your journey. Being clear on where you are heading is just the start.

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Ep 20: Carbohydrates

In this episode, we explain the importance of Carbohydrates and how they operate biochemically inside the body.

Carbohydrates are extremely important for us and come in many forms. However, like most things, they can be beneficial or disruptive to our body depending on which carbohydrates we choose.

Learn with us and we discuss how to choose the best carbs for you and your family to create sustained energy, healthy blood pressure, and less unnatural weight gain to become your own healer at home.

Glycemic Index (GI) Chart: https://glycemic-index.net/glycemic-index-chart/

(A great tool to find the safest and healthiest Carbohydrates)

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Ep 19: Growing our own food

You don't have to be a green thumb to grow your vegetables and herbs.

Today we chat about how easy it can be to grow your produce at home and all the benefits this brings. Knowing how your vegetables are grown and what goes on them is one way you can ensure what you eat to clean and not full of sprays and toxins.

It can be as easy as starting with herbs on your window sill to having a purpose-built garden that you can grow a wide range of produce from. We believe something is better than nothing and it can be really rewarding to pick something and be eating it soon after.

Miss out the middle man and save money with these simple little ways to look after yourself. There is a wide range of options for anybody to get started.

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Ep 18: Organic Eating

Today we dive into eating organic.

Why eat organic? Is it too expensive? What does organic mean?

Pour a cuppa and join us as explain all the reasons why eating organic has a huge effect not only on your day-to-day health but even more importantly your longevity.

We also share some tricks to help debunk the myth that you need to spend a lot of money to afford eating organic, this simply is not true.

We encourage you to start small while being aware of the deceptive marketing that can come with it.

It's so hard to know what we are really putting into our bodies, and you deserve to know what choices you are making, as most of these nasties can not even be seen.

Learn with us as we discuss how you can start your organic eating journey today!

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Ep 17: Taking Time Out

In this episode, we discuss the importance of Taking time out.

It really is the foundation of our self-care and maintaining a healthy relationship with ourselves.

If we don't take time out, time away, and time for ourselves how are we able to have self-care active in our daily lives consistently enough to make a difference.

Taking time out recharges our mind and soul and goes back to the importance of balance and what the pillars of self-care are all about.

Without it, it can be detrimental to our health and well-being. Let’s remember the WHY behind why we work so hard and not forget the importance of rest and recovery to be able to show up as the best version of ourselves.

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Ep 16: Cooking

In today’s episode, we talk about the practice of Cooking.

Food is something that brings people together and has been our main source of medicine for centuries. How can we truly take control and responsibility for our health if we don't know what is actually in our food?

If we can take a small bit of time out of our day to plan and be one step ahead, even in the smallest ways, cooking can transform you and your families health and well-being physically, mentally, and spiritually.

When we cook we learn, we save money, we get to be creative, and we are empowering our own skills in the journey to becoming our own healers.

So take a moment for yourself and sit with us as we discuss how we manage our time to make cooking easy and fun, while still nourishing the body.

You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms. Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

The Worlds Easiest Recipes by Linda Duncan: https://www.twer.co.nz/

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Ep 15: Nutrients

Today's topic is all about nutrients and the importance of them for our health.

We discuss what nutrients are and break them down into easy-to-understand ways that will help you learn more about their importance and how you can start to eat a more balanced diet through how you combine your food.

From macronutrients, micronutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals we go through each giving a brief understanding of why these are important to know for your health.

The more we understand ourselves the more power we have to look after ourselves 

You can google Glycemic Index for more information and what foods are high GI and low GI

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Ep 14: Joy

Come and join us for a short but fun episode all around looking at the lighter side of life and all that it brings.

There is so much serious stuff going on around us so today we wanted to share the gift and reminder to look for the joy in your world.

When we can laugh at ourselves, smile at the little things, and find all the things that bring us joy it is a simple but effective self-care tool to reduce stress and worry.

So pull up a chair and get ready to find the joy in your world.

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Ep 13: Movement

Today we discuss the great topic of Movement and Exercise. We like using the word movement over exercise as this is what is more important, rather than trying to chase or keep up with our generalised idea of mainstream exercise.

We share how exercise is a primary food which means it has a direct impact on our health more than food itself. It has the power to not only transform your physical state but also your mental and emotional state of being.

We encourage you to get creative, have fun and nurture this area of your self-care in a way that serves you by setting yourself up to succeed. Placing yourself in the best environment for you and also tuning into what type of movement best suits you, your body and the season of life you are currently experiencing.

Movement is so unique for everyone and changes day to day. Honour and discover what works for you, while removing judgment and expectations of how it should be done.

In other words, make it FUN!

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Ep 12: Sleep

Today's chat is a super important conversation around sleep. The quality of your sleep and how much you get is a crucial part of self-care and good health.

As we chat, we hope you start to have a closer awareness of your sleep patterns and pinpoint areas that may be affecting the quality of your sleep. With simple suggestions to incorporate into your evening routine that may help set you up for a restful night's sleep.

We talk about different reasons that can affect good sleep, how and why it can change the way our body unwinds before we go to sleep, and provide you with some simple effective tools that we have noticed are really helpful for good night routines.

Useful site for blue blocker glasses - www.blockbluelight.co.nz

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Ep 11: Grounding

In today’s episode, we discuss the power and science of Grounding, also known as Earthing. How it works and why it is such a holistic health game changer.

Grounding is a true science and once understood properly you will be running out the door to plant your feet on the grass, get to your nearest beach or forest, and collaborate with Mother Nature to get back into tune with yourself, your flow, and your bodi’s optimal state.

Tune in with us as we share our own personal experiences with grounding and the impact it can have on your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.

Grounded Kiwi NZ:

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Ep 10: Breathing

In this episode, we talk about the incredible practice of breathwork and the awareness of breathing.

This tool is not to be underestimated. The power of the breath is connected to so many areas of our health and well-being, and can literally put the body into a state of healing when used consciously.

We discuss different types of breath work, the benefits of mindful breathing, being conscious of your breath, and take you through a little exercise with us at the end.

Even if you only walk away with the awareness of how you are breathing and how you would like to breathe, this is a huge realisation.

Join us as we highlight the power of breath and breathe life back into your body.

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Ep 9 : Hydration

In this episode, we have an in-depth chat about the importance of being hydrated. This is a simple free self-care practice that we feel is so important for the foundations of feeling good.

Many people are mildly dehydrated and there are some easy ways to start to not only bring it to your awareness but also be more mindful about how you are hydrating yourself.

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Ep 8 : Internal Dialogue & Languaging

In today's episode, we look at our languaging or internal dialogue and how that has an impact on not only our self-care but our results.

The power of our internal conversations is a great area to take note of and inquire into how your self-talk is in your mind and what language you use when talking in conversations.

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Ep 7: Bringing It All Togeather

In this episode, we chat about how to bring it all togeather and not get overwhelmed with trying to get it all sorted at once.

We review all the pillars and support you to find one area to work on so that it gets to be easy.

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Ep 6: Soulful Pillar

In this episode, we talk about our last self-care pillar, the Soulful Pillar. It is so important to know who we are at a soulful level if we are to truly look after our health and be able to optimise it

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