Imagine being diagnosed with a chronic illness and being told by doctors that you would have to take a pill for the rest of your whole life. But your soul knows better and decides to ignore the doctor’s advice and search for what your mind, body and soul needs. Imagine vowing to yourself you would never be part of the health industry due to both of your parents being Doctors, but the universe has a different plan for you. Suddenly you’re learning how to heal from hormone imbalances, listen to your gut and heal from within. Imagine walking from a career in interior designing, living abroad to suddenly realising how stressed and burnout you’re feeling from a career you truly loved. To walk away and have to refind yourself while healing from a chronic illness. I understand this feeling, just like my next guest today does too. I went from working as a journalist to walking away from industry fully in 2013. I went on a journey of self-discovery to find myself, heal my wounds and trauma that were holding me back to then being diagnosed with a kidney defect. Heartbroken and confused, I realised the divine had a bigger journey for me. From saving my kidney after several consultants tried to deter me from keeping it. To then struggling from a … Read More
Cristi Christensen
Are you sacrificing your health in pursuit of a goal? I get it and so does my guest Cristi. We both pushed ourselves beyond our emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing to attain goals for years. In the process we had to heal, slow down and listen to what we were actually running away from. Cristi was dancing from the age of 2, then she was training for the olympics as a gymnast at age 10, but sadly had an injury that resulted in her walking away. Heartbroken from the news, someone recommended that she try diving and she found a whole new goal to attain. But tragically, she broke her back at the age of 23. She was told by Doctors that she wouldn’t be able to walk by the age of 30. Movement had always been part of her life. After a tarot card reading, someone recommended yoga and this led to her rebirth. Cristi shares how her career came to a halt due to a health condition and had to deal with the injury and everything else she was running away from. Cristi is an international Master Yoga Instructor and Fitness Expert. * What is was like growing up as gymnasts * How your childhood patterns affect your future * How Yoga helped Cristi awaken the wild woman from within … Read More
Nitika Chopra
One of the common questions I get is, “how do I thrive in a world of toxic positivity when I have a chronic illness?” I wanted to answer the question on this episode and offer two perspectives about living with a chronic illness. Believe me, I get it. After being diagnosed with a birth defect in my right kidney and discovering the effects it’ll have on my life, was devastating. There’s a culture of toxic positivity within the self-development world and when someone has chronic illness, it’s not a safe place to thrive. The truth is, people don’t get it. They think saying an affirmation or remaining positive can fix anything, but that’s not the case with people who suffer with a chronic illness. Some days are great and some days are bad and I understand. I know what it’s like for people to be rude about my health, thinking their expectations about my daily pain. I know what it’s like to surrender and listen to my body versus working 24/7.The problem is no one realises how painful chronic illnesses are, unless you’re going through one. That’s why it’s so important to be surrounded by compassionate and understanding people. In this episode, Nitika Chopra, a chronic illness advocate talks about her own healing journey and why it’s important to be gentle with … Read More
Em Haas
Discover the power inside of you. INNER WORK SELF LOVE PHYSICAL SPIRITUAL Releasing Your Trapped EmotionsIn “Releasing Your Emotions” episode, we’re exploring how our inner patterns can mirror on our outer body. Over the years, I’ve spoken to so many women who have been heartbroken by a lover, friend or family member. Betrayed, rejected, judged and misunderstood. It can often lead to unhealthy patterns. It can also lead to a dark path of betrayal, mistrust and dishonesty with yourself. Believe me, I’ve been here too. But it takes a certain resilience and willingness to say enough is enough. On this episode, Em Haas, a fitness instructor for mums talks about how an eating disorder consumed her life, until she was ready to set her past free. Tune in here: I firmly believe we can heal our emotions when we are ready to tap into the wisdom of our soul and ancestral history. When we can get to the root cause of why we are feeling a particular way, or why do we abuse our bodies the way we do? (whether that’s over indulging or depriving ourselves of food) Then we shall heal. Any kind of eating disorder is nothing to do with food itself, but feeling a lack of control over their lives. And the one thing they have control over is … Read More
Mona Sharma
Discover the power inside of you. INNER WORK SELF LOVE PHYSICAL SPIRITUAL Health Is Wealth.Have you ever felt so tired that you cannot do anything? Yes. Maybe. There are many reasons for this including not sleeping, exercising and also your diet. On this episode, Mona Sharma, a holistic nutritionist and founder of Xicama talks about how reducing inflammation in the body, can heal tiredness. Mona is a trusting leader expert in her field, she recently was on the Red Table Talk with the Smith family, talking all things health. When we honour our bodies and understand why we feel the way we do, we can shift our well-being. Tune in here: I’ve personally had many health problems, including an eating disorder, short term memory loss, kidney operation and so much more. But once, I honoured the trauma, guilt, shame and anxiety, that I had stored in my body, I felt emotionally, spiritually and physically free! Hi, I’m Gurds! I help people-pleasing sisters own their light.LEARN MOREAre you ready to let go of the old and align with your highest truth?YES, PLEASE!Honour Your Body And It’s Needs.Signs of Inflammation In The Body: 1. Aches and pains – achy muscles all over the body. Fatigue – can be caused by many factors, however can be linked to inflammation. 2. Being overweight – inflammatory chemicals … Read More