Holistic Health Radio

Today I’m joined by Lucy McConnell, a dietitian in the making, wine lover and decadent cheese board creator with a passion for healthy living. Her love for working out and eating well started innocently like it does for many women, but over time spiralled to a place where her body no longer felt safe and she lost her period not once, but twice. I was lucky enough to work with Lucy to help her recover period, but more than that improve her relationship with her body and food. Today’s interview is a deep dive into her journey including: Her passion for sport and fitness from a young age up until now When she realised her healthy lifestyle wasn’t so healthy The first time she heard about hypothalamic amenorrhea What recovery was like the first time around The missing pieces of recovery and why her relapse happened Getting her period back for good and her biggest learnings through that process Having Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and working in the fitness industry Adjusting to a new normal in terms of food, training,

Today’s podcast is less science, and more questions of the heart as I answer the question “Should you date during recovery?” I think this applies to any kind of recovery from a mental health issue such as an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, or a physical health issue like hypothalamic amenorrhea or even a chronic condition like maybe chronic pain or something along those lines. However, for the purposes of this podcast I’m going to be talking about my experience of dating and how that played into recovery and point out some really key questions you can ask yourself to know if you’re ready or if you are currently in a relationship how to broach the topic with your partner if they don’t know you’re struggling. Please remember there is no right or wrong answer to this. The only person who knows you best is you! In this episode I discuss: Dating from a healthy headspace instead of trying to fill a void Creating boundaries - the basic rights that determine what we will and won't put up with in relationships

Today I’m joined by Stan Dutton, an unapologetic dog dad, frozen pizza connoisseur, and life-long learner with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. He’s built multiple businesses, at 22 he was the owner of a 2,000 square foot training facility valued at over $1,000,000 within just 4 years - after closing his gym, he built a six-figure online coaching business and began helping hundreds of coaches increase their earnings by 1400% every month on a digital coaching platform. Stan got tired of seeing the best salespeople make the most money through unethical marketing, “Rapid fat loss programs” and crash diets… And he’s working tirelessly to create a world in which coaches gain the knowledge that they should have learned on day one from their certifications - how to inspire meaningful change using the art and science of coaching. Despite nearly dropping out of high school, he found success in the industry by surrounding himself with the best in the world - and constantly learning. His mission to c

Today’s podcast is about a slightly controversial topic that I get asked about ALL the time in terms of recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea and getting your period back. And that’s whether or not to go “all in”. If you've been wondering yourself if this is the right option for you then listen in. In this episode I discuss: What “all in” really means when it comes to recovering your period What an “all in” recovery plan looks like in terms of food intake (calories, carbs, food frequency), exercise, and rest Reasons why you might choose to go “all in” versus a slower approach to recovering your period Questions to ask yourself to decide what approach to hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery is best for you  Where to go for extra help and support to help your recovery process ❤️ If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5⭐️ review and share a screenshot on Instagram by tagging myself @sarahlizking and I'll be sure to reshare. ❤️ To work with me to regain your period while improving your relationship with food an

Today I’m joined by Clint Hartley, owner and head coach at Hybrid Performance gym in Canberra. Clint’s focus on holistic health and wellbeing has translated seamlessly into the gym environment where he lives and breathes a philosophy of creating long lasting results for his clients through a strong emphasis on the three pillars of health; Movement, Recovery and Nutrition. Clint understands that we’re all busy, and when we do have the time to hit the gym, it’s important we get that most out of our time there, which means quality training, coaching, and education is a must. However, most people find gyms quite intimidating and the fitness culture perpetuated in many places can make it less inviting for people who want to move just to feel good, and not necessarily always focus on aesthetic goals. If you really want a healthy body and mind, it’s important to find the right gym environment to support that and also good coaches who will teach you sustainable habits and training practices that will help you thrive.

Body image hang-ups. We all have them. From cellulite to stretch marks, accepting the weight gain that actually made us a healthier human, and even struggling with feeling worthy or confident, it can feel hard to live in our here and body some days. While many people shout the words "just love yourself" I don’t really think that’s a tangible answer for many people struggling with body acceptance. Which is why today I’m going to be going through 7 things you need to stop believing so you can finally accept your here and now body. In this episode you'll discover: How to stop idealising thinness How to stop comparing yourself to others How to stop focusing on things you can't change How to stop comparing your body now to when you were sick Why giving so much power to your physical appearance can be problematic How to reduce negative thinking about your body Ways to practice radical self-acceptance and honour your here and now body ❤️ If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5⭐️ review and share a screenshot

Today I’m joined by Sarah Grace Meckelberg, the Founder of Fresh Fit N Healthy, an author, a speaker, a social media influencer, and Registered Dietitian with a MS in Exercise Physiology. Having her own past of an eating disorder but coming out the other side after her own journey of recovery, Sarah is passionate about helping other women balance with food, fitness and their bodies. Her approach to nutrition is one where all foods fit and helping each person adopt sustainable habits that support their mental and physical health while helping them reach their goals. In today’s podcast Sarah and I will be discussing: Her journey recovering from an eating disorder What helped her find her own balance with food What intuitive eating is and who it’s appropriate for Some myths around intuitive eating that people need to stop believing The impact of body and food obsession on our dreams and goals Balancing health and honouring your body from a place of self-care and self-respect How to shift your mindset in order t

Today’s episode is all about the 10 biggest habits I see in clients make that sabotage their recovery from hypothalamic amenorrhea. In today's podcast I discuss: The kind of exercise you probably think doesn't "count" The impact of your environment and who you follow online Why fibre isn't always your friend Dealing with bloating the right way How eating "healthy" isn't always helpful The yoga and pilates as safe exercise myth The problem with holding onto old clothes Keeping your lips sealed about recovery Why being an energiser bunny won't speed up the process And the most important factor in getting your period back (hint this is number 10 so stay tuned until the end) As you’re listening if you identify with one or two, or even a handful of these PLEASE DON’T BEAT YOURSELF UP! It’s incredibly common to get stuck in these behaviours and really hard to break them so if you do need help I encourage you to reach out, get a plan, and have some support so you can get your period back and ensure it stays t

While weight stigma and fatphobia directly affect people who identify as fat, it can also affect people in smaller bodies too by keeping them stuck in poor relationships with food, exercise and their body. So, in today’s episode my I’m going to chat through: What weight stigma and fatphobia actually are Sneaky ways that weight stigma and fatphobia show up in our culture How these societal constructs impact our thoughts and beliefs around our own weight and therefore our belief about our self-worth Common weight stigma thoughts and beliefs and how to overcome them How to overcome your fear of weight gain so you can start healing your hormones from hypothalamic amenorrhea, finding food freedom and improving your relationship with exercise ❤️ To work with me to improve your relationship with food, exercise, and your body head to www.sarahlizking.com or send me a DM on Instagram @sarahlizking ❤️ Download your FREE Body Confidence (for life) eBook by heading to https://sarahlizking.com/body-confidence-guide/

In today’s podcast I want to discuss fitness trackers and give a balanced discussion on the pros and cons of using them. Like anything, context is important and I don’t think it’s a black and white situation. My aim is to help you uncover whether your relationship with your fitness tracker is a positive one that aids your overall wellbeing, or a negative one that is impacting your ability to enjoy exercise. In this episode I discuss: 7 essential questions to ask yourself to help you determine whether or not you should use a fitness tracker How to know if you have a healthy relationship with exercise and your fitness tracker The pros and cons of fitness trackers If fitness trackers provide accurate and reliable measurements Positive ways to interpret your fitness tracker data and how to use it constructively to achieve your health goals How to get extra help if you are struggling with your relationship with exercise or letting go of using a fitness tracker ❤️ To work with me to improve your relationship with

Today I’m going to discuss what I think is the sprinkles on the donut when it comes to treating PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea which is herbs, supplements, and micronutrients. I chat through: Why magnesium is so great for healthy hormones and periods Is Inositol good for PCOS and which type is best The best supplements for recovery from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea If there is any evidence behind seed-cycling for hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery Why you should love and eat Flaxseeds Other nutrients you need for healthy periods and hormones and how to get these from food before turning to supplements Alongside that I’m going to discuss something which isn’t often spoken about when it comes to managing and healing both of these conditions: your mindset and why it's critical in your hormone healing journey. ❤️ To work with me to manage your PCOS or recover your period from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea head to www.sarahlizking.com or send me a DM on Instagram @sarahlizking ❤️ Download your FREE Body Confidence (for lif

In Part 1 (Episode 65) I went through how to tell the difference between PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and why a proper diagnosis is so important. Following on from that episode in Part 2 we're talking treatment. In today's podcast I'm going to discuss: How to identify the root cause of your PCOS The 4 different types of PCOS Nutrition recommendations for PCOS The best types of cardio, interval and strength training you can do if you have PCOS The impact of exercise on insulin resistance in PCOS How to identify the underlying causes if you have Hypothalamic Amenorrhea The 3 essential nutrition changes you must make to recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea (hint: calories aren't enough) How much and what kind of exercise is best for hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery If you need to give up exercise altogether to recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea Why sleep and managing stress are also incredibly important factors for managing PCOS and recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea ❤️ For more information on how t

In today’s episode I discuss: What is PCOS versus what is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea How to tell whether you have PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea based on the different signs and symptoms Why an ultrasound is not enough to get a proper diagnosis for PCOS If it’s possible to have BOTH Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and PCOS and what to do about Questions your health care team should ask you about to determine whether PCOS or HA is more likely Diagnostic tests that are helpful in determining PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Treatment approaches for each and where to get extra help ❤️ For more information and to work with me to regain your menstrual cycle, and improve your relationship with food and exercise head to www.sarahlizking.com or send me a DM on Instagram @sarahlizking

Today I’m back with a solo episode to discuss all things activism and self-care. In this podcast I discuss: How body obsession detracts from your passions and pursuits Historical women who have made lasting impact and the rhetoric around their legacy that helps to challenge self-worth and body image ideals How removing yourself from diet culture can be the greatest rebellious act Finding your why and using that to drive positive change within yourself and the world Balancing your activism with self-care practices   I’m keeping this episode short and sweet this week and suggest that you take the extra time to listen to some other podcasts that include BIPOC voices as I work towards bringing a more diverse guest list to this show: Check out Body Trauma Pod hosted by Nia Patterson @thefriendineverwanted Listen to Chrissy King on F*ck it Diet Podcast where she talks about Shrinking vs Strength, and her Anti-Racism crash course for Fitness and Wellness Professionals. You can follow her on Instagram @iamchrissyk

Today on Holistic Health Radio, I’m joined by Jack Jones, a Mental Health Expert, Advocate, Speaker and Program Director of The Banksia Project. Focused on early intervention in mental health, The Banksia Project provides evidence-based peer to peer support for individuals. Prevention is always better than a cure, which is why their programs aim to increase self-awareness, encourage positive lifestyle choices, and facilitate ongoing support to foster positive mental health within ourselves and our communities.   Jack himself comes from a personal place of knowing all of this – a lived experience of depression that took its toll on his life and prevented him from seeing clearly the things that once gave him joy. Like many, the question of “why me” popped into his head because he had everything going right for him in life. But mental illness does not discriminate. It knows no race, gender, education level or socioeconomic background.   As many of my listeners are aware, I talk about women’s health and mental he

Today on Holistic Health Radio, I’m joined by Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) & Accredited Sports Dietitian, Taylor Ryan. Taylor’s experience stems within the sports performance realm, where she has predominately worked with strength and conditioning athletes from recreational to elite standards (particularly within CrossFit, powerlifting and weightlifting fields).   Taylor’s passion for performance-based sports nutrition developed from her personal experience in Olympic weightlifting where she competed nationally, within a specific weight class category. It is at this time that she learnt that being mindful of nutritional choices plays an integral role in any health and fitness goal achievement.   Her goals as an Accredited Sports Dietitian and Coach is to ensure her clients are achieving their results from both a physical and emotional standpoint.  As we all know, nutrition is far more complicated than just the foods we eat. It can affect our mood, our hormones, our metabolism, our sleep and so mu

Today I'm joined by Sex Coach, Georgia Grace. Through her work she aims to bring mindfulness to sex with real, practical and useful tools allowing people to explore their sensuality. Sexual health is an important part of overall health and today I’m excited to have Georgia on the podcast to discuss: How she first became interest in being an intimacy coach and sex educator Why pleasure and sensuality are so important How to have really great sex The impact of coronavirus and loss of physical touch on our wellbeing How lockdown has impacted our sex lives The link between good sex with self or others and overall health How to communicate what you want in the bedroom To try the 3 minute game click: https://bettymartin.org/download-wheel/  Follow Georgia on Instagram @gspot._ To join Georgia's course click here: course: https://georgiagrace.podia.com  If you enjoyed this episode please be sure to: ❤️Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode! ❤️Leave us a rating and written review ❤️Follow Sarah Liz K

Today on Holistic Health Radio, I'm joined by Dani Sheriff, a body positive artist on Instagram working to normalise normal bodies through her drawings. Her inspiration for starting her page and the drawings she posts comes from her own journey of self-healing from disordered eating and hypothalamic amenorrhea. Her artwork depicts normal women in all shapes and sizes, beautifully adorned with words that hit home and make anyone on their journey towards self-love realise they are more than just their physical appearance.  It’s a message we all need to hear over and over again to drown out the noise from diet culture. Dani is a big believer that when you share your story, you help others with their own, which is why I’m so excited to have her on the podcast today to speak about: Her journey with food, exercise and her body Societies skewed view of health and nutrition How fear often keeps us stuck in our healing journey and how to overcome it Misconceptions around disordered eating and hypothalamic amenorrhea

Today on Holistic Health Radio, I'm joined by Caroline Groth, a self-confessed lover of all things health and wellness who has openly shared with her audience the ups and downs of life and her journey to find balance with food, fitness and her body. Originally from Denmark, Caroline now calls Bondi Beach her home where she lives with her incredibly cute dog Archie. Having struggled with disordered eating in the past, Caroline has now found peace after many years of personal discovery and self-work. However, she’s incredibly transparent that it hasn’t always been sunshine and rainbows. In this episode Caroline and I speak about: When her disordered eating began and what contributed to its development The steps she has taken towards recovery and how long the journey has been for her What it’s like recovering when you share your life openly online Limiting beliefs she has had to tackle to get better and which ones she’s still working on Learning to live in a changing body How her personal relationships have cha

Today on Holistic Health Radio, I'm joined by Carolyn Viggh. Carolyn is a Certified Personal Trainer, a Health and Wellness Coach and a body acceptance and anti-diet activist living in Orlando, FL. Her work is based in body-positivity and Health At Every Size and she is committed to providing fitness coaching services that are safe, welcoming, and free of Diet Culture BS. She helps her clients reject Diet Culture, heal their body image and learn to engage in exercise and eating in a way that serves them physically, mentally, and emotionally. Carolyn also works with BloomFit training, a company providing Body Positive Fitness trainings and workshops for fitness professionals with the goal of making the fitness industry at large a more inclusive and accepting space for people in all bodies. In today’s episode Carolyn and I speak about: How she first got into fitness and why she decided to become a personal trainer What fitness really is vs what we think it is How to make your fitness journey last a lifetime Wh