Wellthy Living Radio Show

What if you were diagnosed with cancer, what then?Nathalie Brewer joins me to discuss her Personal attitude toward her cancer diagnosis and why it’s the best piece of personal feedback she received.With Nathalie's belief in the healing power of raw, graceful and candid communication, together with her inspiring story and transformational lessons, this is an episode you don't want to miss.We discover;• The importance of personal autonomy when it comes to having ANY diagnosis• The incredible role that lifestyle changes have on disease• How to come home and occupy your body fullyand so much more.About NathalieNathalie is a single mother who lives in the Dandenong hills in a nice life for the first 7 years of her daughter’s life. However, she felt ‘NOT THIS’...not this life! She was isolated and depressed even though she was running a successful company called Yellow Lantern. The feeling of Not This, kept growing. In the winter of 2015 she lived with a friend on the Greek Islands for 3 months. It was an intervent

Do you lack energy?Dietician and food coach, Joanna Shinewell joins Lisa to discuss how the foods we eat impact our energy levels and can affect our performance with tips to implement in your life.In this episode discover:• How food supplies us with energy• Understand the different types of nutrients• How to eat nutritionally for optimal performance• Psychological pleasure of eating and why it's important• Ways of eating that can cause stress and affect our energy and well-being• Mood enhancing chemicals and the gut-brain axis relationship• What sorts of food maximize performance in different situations• How to make best food choices during highly stressful and busy times to stay well and energized.• What is Mindful eatingAbout JoannaJoanna asks you the question, “How can you take control of your physical and mental wellbeing?”.Joanna’s psycho-gastronomic approach aims to empower people to find their recipe to successful living. She opens your eyes to diverse foods and cultures through novel and appropriate n

Fatigue is a multi-faceted challenge and requires understanding and knowledge to ensure that it can be kept at bay, or even eliminated. So this week I am excited to chat with the “Fatigue Professor” John Toomey to dive deeper in this very important topic of FATIGUE PREVENTION, what causes it, the implications and impact if not addressed and ways it can be prevented or at least reduced.We will discuss ways to achieve high performance without stepping too far across the fatigue line.This is not a conversation that focuses just on sleep issues. We will chat about hydration, oxygenation, pH Balance, food, fitness, life purpose, mental health, mindset and more.For follow with John you can contact him via the following links:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JTinOzTwitter @John_ToomeyLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/globalwellnessmain/Instagram john.toomeyWebsite: www.aweat.com.au

Do you know how to sustain yourself in work?HeartWorks Consulting, Lucy Mayes joins Lisa to have a meaningful and real conversation about insights into the state of our organisational systems, particularly our health care system, and the impact it has on employee burnout and the the wellbeing of all involved.In this episode explore how you can sustain yourself in work and contribute to reclaiming hope, heart and healing.About Lucy‘Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right doing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there."Lucy is a leadership and community development consultant, facilitator, trainer and writer with a background as a lawyer and social worker. She started HeartWorks Consulting to live a creative and heart-based life, takes this to individuals, organisations and communities. A passionate story catcher, Lucy believes strongly in the transformational power of shared story, and in shared wisdom over 'expertise'. She is the of founder of Hope Hour and author of the recently released Beyond the Stethoscop

"TRANSFORMING THE CULTURE OF HEALTHCARE"During this episode we discuss:-How to introduce a feedback model to reduce stress and anxiety in healthcare settings and develop a patient centred approach-Consequences of a stressful culture in healthcare - what can be done about it, the challenges faced and ways to create change despite push back.-The power of music and performing arts for healing and awareness and to inspire transformation even in a difficult setting.-How to collaborate and use collective wisdom and influence to bring about changeCatherine is a true change maker and influencer in the areas of medical innovation and the arts, fuelled by her desire to implement meaningful change in healthcare from the inside out. She believes this will benefit the users of healthcare – patients and their families – as well as the hundreds of thousands of women and men who work in the field.Catherine is a truly a remarkable woman and no surprise has received a number of accolades for her work including:2004 Royal Chil

Lisa chats with Nathalie Martinek all about feedback, why it’s a good idea to receive it and what to do when it stings. In this episode we discuss:-The different types of opinions and feedback, the benefits and the issues/concerns/challenges-Ways to respond that can assist with improving ourselves, our work and our relationships-Navigating difficult conversation and transforming conflict for greater connection-Skillful communication that leads to personal and professional developmentand more.Nathalie started her professional career as a scientist in cancer research after obtaining her PhD from the University of Toronto before moving to Melbourne, Australia. She became less interested in studying disease progression when she noticed how people say, think and do things that either align or contradict their values and desires. She became fascinated by how belief systems, emotions, unconscious bias and assumptions are powerful drivers of choices, perspectives and behaviour. She's trained in a variety of cognitive

In this episode I'm talking with special guest Gilbert Rochecouste about creating inspiring public places that reconnect and renew communities and more.In this episode discover,• What is Placemaking?• What are the benefits reaped for the public, councils, planners, developers, and businesses?• How is it used to create sustainable, empowered, engaged and resilient communities• How to create successful and authentic public spaces that people want to be in• How to become a facilitator of positive change and engage hard to get to groups• How can anyone become a PlaceMaker in their everyday livesGilbert is recognized locally and Internationally as a leading voice in creating great places for people. He has successfully worked with over 1000 cities, towns, main streets, universities, property developers, government organisations and communities over the past 25 years.Gilbert's bold ideas and projects have helped make Melbourne the most liveable city in the world.For more info on Gilbert and his company Village Well

How is laughter the best medicine?Do you laugh at yourself?What about conflict? Do you avoid it?Do you want to know the answers to these questions and other scintillating questions with a dash of humor?A multi-award winner, comedienne, writer and storyteller, Lana Schwarz joins Lisa to discuss comedy, laughter, humor, pushing boundaries and much more.About Lana“Lovely Lady Lump”, Lana’s solos show, sets out to gently and successfully push boundaries, skewering a serious topic with a comic eye. Lana educates and entertains audiences about her experience with breast cancer as she walks the fine line between humor and pathos with skill, agility, and warmth.In this episode we discuss:• The benefits of humour and how it promotes health- physically, socially, emotionally and mentally• The way humour is used as a communication tool for connection, engagement, and presence.• How to diffuse conflict when relating with others• How humour is used as an aid to communicate about serious subjects to affect change• Simple w

In this episode I talk with special guest George Kao. We discuss:- Authentic/ Ethical online marketing: what it is and why it matters- Examples of scarcity verses adbundant mindset and marketing styles- Ways to Market authentically- Authentic pricing and how "charging your worth" affects your self worth- Practical and useful tools for overcoming overwhelm and bringing more joy and calm to your work- How your state of being (your wellbeing) affects your work successAbout GeorgeGeorge Kao is a business coach who is a champion for generosity in business and honesty in marketing, instead of the salesy or predatory tactics that we have all experienced as consumers. George has personally coached hundreds of clients, and offers valuable free articles and videos about authentic marketing and joyful productivity at his website, www.GeorgeKao.com. He's the author of 2 books: Authentic Content Marketing and Joyful Productivity.Connect with George:Facebook: www.FB.com/GeorgeKaoCommunity Twitter: www.Twitter.com/GeorgeKao

How decoding DNA is helping people make better health, wellness and lifestyle decisions.Decoding DNA, Allan Sheffield joins Lisa to discuss DNA analysis as a growing field of science, how specific genetic results can help guide your lifestyle choices by providing trusted personalised, actionable genetic information that guides people to live a wellthy life.In this episode discover:• What is genomics, the types of testing available, how it came about and why it’s becoming more popular?• How genetic data be used to promote healthy behaviour change• The accuracy and accessibility to both testing and results• Who this type of testing appeals to• The implications, considerations and limitations of this DNA testing• What about this technology and what are the benefits?• The process of information to transformation and who’s accountable and responsibleAbout AllanAllan’s favourite quote: Knowledge is Power but enthusiasm pulls the switchThe vision to offer pharmacogenomic and nutrigenomic tests to the Australian publ

In this episode I'm chatting with with Special Guest, award-winning food writer, Restaurant Critic, Author of 3 thermomix cookbooks and Cooking Video Host Dani Valent.We will be talking about food and the way we relate to it. The way it impacts our relationship and connection to ourself, to others and to nature.How does food both nourish and nurture us? How does food evoke emotions and what are the positive and negative implications?How does food connect us with the earth and natures natural cycles and seasons?Why is food central in connecting cultures, community, family and creating generational bonds?Listen to this show to transform your relationship with foodLearn in this episode:• Simple things we can do to connect through food• Ways to reduce anxiety around food choices• Inspirational and easy cooking ideas• What does a healthy relationship with food create in your life?More about DaniDani Valent is an award-winning Melbourne writer, eater, traveller and cook. She is restaurant critic for the Sunday Age

Not attaching importance to the outcomes of other people’s choices. With regards to work a friend, an intimate partner or even your child. So basically caring less and relinquishing the need to feel responsible for or have control over someones elses outcome. In other words: how to care less while still being caring.In this episode I talk with my guest - Independent researcher, public speaker, upcoming author & group facilitator, Dr. Nathalie Martinek about:• What is the difference between caring and caring too much• Symptoms of over caring - physical and mental• Actions to prevent over caring • How do we do it differentlyYou can find more information about Nathalie and view her fabulous content and her offerings through these links:Facebook www.facebook.com/drnathaliemartinekTwitter twitter.com/Chitananda_NMLinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-martinek-ph-d-9a015123Instagram _dr.healerMedium: medium.com/@Chitananda_NMWebsite: www.drnathaliemartinek.comFor more information on Wellthy Living you