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Welcome to Wellthy Living conversations episode 52I’m Lisa, your host and the founder of Wellthy Living.It is here that I connect with a variety of people to have inspiring and insightful conversations to help you to live a meaningful, connected and well life both personally & professionally.My guest on this episode is Nina Hjortlund and in this episode, she shares her admirable and inspirational story and insights.Nina is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to generosity of spirit and giving back, creating positive change in the lives of the vulnerable. Her dedication, passion and enthusiasm drive her entrepreneurial personality, and she is a believer in creating opportunities rather than waiting for them.Nina is a single mother of 4, 3 of which are neurodiverse, Founding Director and CEO of non-profit-Australia for Cedar Tanzania funding projects in rural Tanzania and Artefactz supporting African women and also currently undertaking a MicroMasters at Queensland University in Leadership in Global Develo

Welcome to Wellthy Living conversations episode 51. I'm Lisa, your host and Founder of Wellthy Living. My guest today is a podiatrist, Andy Bryant. Andy has worked as a podiatrist for 20 years but the past few years have seen big changes in methods of practice. He works in alternative ways to many traditional podiatrists, becoming a disruptor in his industry. Andy is committed to returning feet to the way they're designed to move in harmony with the rest of the body. He is passionate about the barefoot movement and natural footwear. We started the conversation with Andy sharing his story about how and why you shifted from the more traditional perspective on foot health to a more progressive way of thinking and working with clients.We went on to discuss:- Conventional podiatry- where he believes it needs to change?-Why more foot health practitioners aren't seeing, supporting & practicing this approach, despite there being physiological principles that support it?-How difficult is it to go against the statu

Welcome to Wellthy Living conversations EP 50!Being a milestone episode, I thought I would bring on my very first guest of the show and regular contributor Dr Nathalie Martinek. This episode will be somewhat an extension of the EP 1:‘How to care less, while still being caring’, which is still the most listened episode of the series. In today's episode will take a deeper look at how we can address our needs. So often when we feel triggered and challenged it is because we have unmet needs. But the problem is many people have not taken the time to really assess their needs - physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually.In this episode we chat about: -Maslow's hierarchy of needs and it's limitations-Caretaking other people's needs vs caretaking for our own needs-Boundaries to protect your needs -Redefining what a compassionate good person means -Support -Communicating of needs-Co-dependence (self-centred vs other centred) vs interdependence (middle ground)-When radical self-centeredness is neededWe shared som

In todays episode I have a special guest known as ‘Romany Romany’ - a sassy, magnetic woman who truly understands the meaning of connection, spreading her magic everywhere she goes. She is a world renowned British magician, winner of Las Vegas World Magic Awards and author ‘Spun Into Gold’ a story of her secret life, a true story of hope . I was privileged to met and become friends with Romany earlier this year, before the world turned crazy, at the Ultimate Girls week away in Fiji, where she successfully amazed 200+ women poolside with her dazzling, burlesque style magic show as well as delivering a truly inspiration keynote sharing her inspiring, heartfelt story of hope, which had Liz Gilbert moved so much that she joined her on stage.I’n this episode Romany shared her personal story of hope - her battle with an eating disorder and her continual persistence in following her dreams. We talked about setting an intention, follow your heart and then listen to the whispers for instructions of how to get there!

Welcome to Wellthy Living conversations EP 48I’m Lisa, a life, clarity and wellbeing coach, your host and the founder of Wellthy Living.It is here that I connect with a variety of wonderful people to have inspiring and insightful conversations to help you to live a meaningful, connected and well life both personally & professionally.If I have learnt anything in my life, it’s that life is unpredictable and despite wishing I could somehow control each step on my path and ensure predictability, I cannot. So my planning process is ongoing and agile, and my strategy is to find joy, opportunity, comfort and even excitement in the uncertainty of life. In this episode I chat with Claire Riley about the value and pitfalls of planning and have structure and systems and how to incorporate intuitive flow and flexibilityClaire Riley is a marketing & strategy business coach. she works with business owners who are amazing at what they do but feel clueless about how to run a profitable, sustainable business the easy

In this conversation with Izzy Elfa, she talks openly about her life, her diagnosis of CPTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder) and DID (disassociative identity disorder) and how she discovered art and went on to become an artist.Izzy shared about her 3 'alters' and how they present themselves and provide inspiration in the painting process and how their individual styles are represented in her expressive artworks. We also discussed what success means for her, what painting has opened up for her and at what point making art turned from therapy and hobby to a business.I love the way Izzy honours the unfolding of her story and how her art has allowed her to further connect with herself and sharing her works and her insights is a vehicle to connect to others and bring about change. Her DID is becoming an essential part of her brand as her 'DID' gives her a special set of abilities that is uncommon. She has found a way t allow her "disorder" to empower her and in turn empower others. Izzy would love her wo

By fixing our food systems could we solve chronic disease/obesity, reduce the cost of healthcare, reverse climate change and ensure everyone in society has equal access to quality nutritious food… Could regenerative agriculture be the answer for a better future?In this episode, I chat with visionary change-maker and activist for the future food systems - Nick Rose: Executive Director of Australia’s national sustainable food systems organization - ‘Sustain’You will get to learn from Nick’s extensive knowledge & experience about our food systems, the significance of urban agriculture, food sovereignty and about his latest project - ‘The pandemic gardening survey’- which brings hope for a better tomorrow.We talk about how COVID has shone a light on our broken system as well as prompted more interest in creating edible gardens.Despite the serious content matter of this conversation, I’m sure you’ll come away feeling both informed, inspired and hopeful.Nick doesn’t just highlight the problems but identifies pr

In this conversation, I chat with Silfath Pinto about feminine wisdom, life force energy of women and how it impacts the way we live, love and lead.Silfath is a practitioner of the Healing Arts and Sacred Wisdom Keeper, who has spent the last 10 years traveling the world and supporting individuals in stepping into their brilliance and becoming happiness alchemists. Her clients have experienced beautiful paradigm shifts: from changing jobs to starting a new career, from letting go of past hurt to moving to a new city, from meeting their life partner and improving relationships, from losing weight to flourishing in radical self-love. Clients often refer to her as an energy shifter, a soul whisperer and magic maker.In this juicy conversation we explore:-Connection to our core personal foundations and connection to our bodies-The Magic in movement-The ripple effects of connecting to our pleasure and joy -Discovering your own uniqueness-Understanding feminine power and the paradox of balancing masculine and femini

In this casual conversation I chat with Tracy Verdugo- an inspirational artist who has had success globally with her vibrant, joy filled works as well as her creative workshops.We chat about the metaphoric relationship between art making and life and how the dualities of life, for example, beauty and mess, holding on and letting go, chaos and order, planning and intuition are well practiced during the process of making art. Tracy shared her multi layered approach to her artwork and we drew the parallel to life layers. We discussed the discomfort in uncertainty that many people experience, especially now, during a global pandemic and how and why artists seem to be quite comfortable with discomfort and uncertainty. Other topics we touched on include:Embracing contrastBuilding on sweet spotsSelf trust and confidencePerfectionismPermission to playCuriosityTriggers, boundaries & edges Self compassionWith life changes do you feel like your mojo has gone on holidays without you - you know, that magical feeling

Welcome to Wellthy Living conversations episode 43. In this episode, I chat with spiritual author, speaker and mentor Kris Franken and we take a fresh look at your inner guidance systems. Kris shares the meaning of commonly used words: intuition, instinct and insight, the differences between them, ways to connect with them and how they contribute to your level of self awareness. We discuss:-Self awareness practices-Rituals-The importance of understanding your needs & knowing your values-Making values based choices-How to connect with your body through your sensesand more..We even geeked out on a little science behind body position and receiving downloads. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology and 14 year’s experience as a professional writer, Kris loves to empower others to live in the deepest alignment with their truth. Kris is the author of her first book The Call of Intuition, a stunning range of oracle cards, as well as a Soulful Journal, and The Intuitive Playbook and in this episode s

Welcome to Wellthy Living conversations, episode 42.Social connection and cohesion are critically important to good health, longevity and quality of life. Yet, during the last few months, we have been living in unusual times of isolation and social distancing. What’s the impact and how do we prepare and transition for a new story, in the COVID -19 Era - What does this mean for individuals, communities and as a society and what role can we play? In this episode, I chat about this with Gilbert Rochecouste, an inspiring man who for over 26 years has led the movement enhancing social cohesion by (re)connecting people to places.Gilbert is recognised locally and internationally as a leading voice in Placemaking and the creation of vibrant, resilient and loved places. He is a sought after speaker and skilledfacilitator for community and stakeholder engagement activities and has worked with over 1000 cities, towns, main streets and communities.These unusual times have given people the opportunity to reflect on the wa

In this episode, I chat with Martine Oglethorpe, founder of 'The Modern Parent' and author of her new book 'The Modern Parent: Raising a great kid in the digital world'.Martine wants parents and families to experience joy and connection within their families, so here we discuss some of the challenges, benefits and tools to help parents navigate the digital space with their kids, especially during a time when we are all spending more time than we’ve ever done together in our homes.Some of the topics we talked about included:-Managing screen time effectively-Multi-tasking between devices-Role Modelling-Communication-Family reflection sessions and family values conversations-Building resilience-Quality time-Creativity-Connection-Benefits technology provides for introverts-Ways to build critical thinking skills with our kidsand moreTo purchase her new book: https://amzn.to/32cU2DjFor more information about Martine, her great resources visit: https://themodernparent.net/and follow her on her socials:Instagram: mar

With COVID- 19 building a strong immune system is a real priority.So today, I chat with Dr Leela Klein - Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner.Dr Leela Klein works across many health issues but has a special interest in psycho-emotional issues such as anxiety and depression, which is pertinent in today's society in general but particularly in the current global pandemic.In this conversation we discuss:- Leela's pathway to becoming a TCM practitioner, including the mindset to make a big career change- What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how it differs in philosophy to western medicine. - How it's used in China as opposed to western countries- The role TCM played in the treatment of Covid-19 in China- Integrating TCM and western medicine- Ways to boost your immune system- Acupunctureand moreAnd if you’d like more info about Leela:Fb: Oyster Shells& Dragon BoneInsta: Oyster Shells & Dragon BoneLinkedin: Dr Leela Sky KleinIf you’ve enjoyed this episode please share it with your friends and

In this current time of COVID19, many businesses are changing their business models to take their businesses online. In this episode, I chat with an online business coach, conscious marketer & author, George Kao about how to do this whilst still aligning with personal values, integrity and ethics.We discuss:- The balance between being a sustainable business and being compassionate to the reality of peoples financial stress.-Being market-driven and how that differs from profit-driven-Creating content and offers with curiosity and to test the market-Building genuine connections with your audience-Sustainable pricing structure-Creating business opportunities without being opportunistic during a global pandemic-Avoiding resentment-Scarcity marketing - false scarcity versus real scarcity-The benefits of collaboration, curiosity and creativity, especially during this timeWhat’s your biggest insight or takeaway from this conversation? Leave a comment and let us know.And if you’d like more info about George and

Mediation is the fastest growing health trend in Western countries. It is no longer considered an activity only for the highly spiritual. It has become a tool used by everyday people and health care practitioners as an essential part of overall wellbeing.There are more and more studies showing the benefits of mediation and mindfulness for the brain, the body, our emotional management and even for our relationships. And with many people experiencing overwhelm and anxiety with the change in circumstance during this COVID -19 pandemic, it can prove to be a beneficial tool.To talk more about the what’s, why’s and how’s of meditation I chat with Kerryn Slater.Kerryn is a certified Meditation Teacher, NLP Self Discovery Master Coach,  Hypnosis Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, and Psychic Medium. She has spent the last 26 years searching for and discovering the meaning of this life… why human beings the way that they are, what makes us tick, why do we do what we do, how our thoughts affect us and how can we be at

In this episode I chat with the "content coach" - Jo Johnson. We explore the value of storytelling when creating content for your business. This juicy conversation was jam packed with knowledge and tools to help you build confidence in your writing. We discussed:- The different impact in sharing a story verses sharing your expertise via data and facts- How to write in a way that builds genuine relationships and helps your audience to understand you and your values- The use of humour- The importance of knowing your audience, their pain points & how to solve them- Using video as part of your content- Planning your content versus writing off the cuff- Taking imperfect action, reviewing and receiving feedback- Having a strategy but delivering value without communicating an end game- What's stops people sharing their story, including perfectionism, personal standards, unworthiness, overwhelm, imposter syndrome and comparing with others.- Oversharing - public versus privateAnd more.There is such a timely episod

In this episode, I chat with best-selling author of the books Lucky Bitch, Get Rich Lucky Bitch and Chillpreneur, Denise Duffield-Thomas. Denise is a business mentor and self-made millionaire with a thriving global community of female entrepreneurs.We discuss ways to create a successful business without the constant hustle, the challenges to doing this and some changes you can make to feel less overwhelmed and more joy whilst still make money.We really covered so much in just one hour. In this jam-packed conversation we chatted about:-FOMO and about being disliked -What leads women in entrepreneurship-Money blocks that come up for women-Why charging for your services allows you to have greater impact and do pro bono work-The balance of giving and receiving-The amount of energy it takes to have a lack mindset-Designing your unique first-class life-Self-knowledge - debunking stories, recalling memories, being aware of conditioning, linage and family mottos around money -generation differences- parenting differ

In this episode, I chat with Shannon Bush, Founder of Creative Possibilities and creator of 'The Thrive Factor" an archetypal profiling framework for women to help them thrive in both their personal and professional life. Shannon out me in the hot seat and described 3 of the archetypes that I have. We discussed the importance of knowing yourself to achieve life success and how your 'Thrive Factor' profile can guide this process. For more information on Shannon's work- The Thrive Factor:https://thethrivefactor.comIntentional Permission course (starts end of March): https://thrive.creativepossibility.com.au/intentionalpermissionThrive Factor School (starting end April) https://study.creativepossibility.com.au/thrivefactorschoolIf you’ve enjoyed this episode please leave a comment, rate the show and share it with your friends. Also, consider subscribing to the Wellthy Living podcast on iTunes and the Wellthy Living youtube channel, so you can listen to more conversations with wonderful humans who’s stories, know

In this episode, I chat with the host of 'Just get started' podcast Brian Ondrako. Brian shares his personal story and the learnings that came from his experiences that lead him to entrepreneurship. Some of the topics we talked about included:-Self-awareness and reflection-The impact of curiosity-Work ethic-The role self-love plays to propel someone forward-How to prioritise what's important to reduce stress and overwhelm-The key patterns and qualities that surface in some of his podcast guests about getting started.For more info on Brian- https://brianondrako.comIf you’ve enjoyed this episode please leave a comment, rate the show and share it with your friends. Also, consider subscribing to the Wellthy Living podcast on iTunes and the Wellthy Living youtube channel, so you can listen to more conversations with wonderful humans who’s stories, knowledge, actionable ideas and wisdom can help you to live a meaningful, connected and well life, both personally and professionally. You can connect with me at http://

My guest Dean Lloyd share his personal story that leads him to heroin addiction, crime, prison time, recovery and healing.Dean grew up as an Athletic middle-class white boy who got himself mixed up in drugs. Marries a woman he meets in rehab, proposes to her on the back of an escort van after being sentenced to 4 years in prison for armed robbery. Gets out, gets married has a kid, gets divorced, becomes a single dad, which is the catalyst to get his life back on track. He builds a property portfolio, remarries, has 2 more kids, relapses and loses it all again. He is now been clean for some years, still happily married and on his way back up, running two businesses - Encapsulator - digital time capsules and Lloyd Consulting.In this episode, we chat about the lessons from prison, the benefits of reflection, support, self-responsibility, connection to self, the impact of unconditional love and so much more.I like to keep the episodes under an hour but I was so engrossed in Dean's story that I wanted to talk for