How to Thrive: Mind & Body Wellbeing for the Modern Woman

Hello 2024! It is great to be back recording for the New Year. It is the time of year that we see and hear a lot about New Year Resolutions. Goals for the coming year and commiseration on failing on past resolutions.

But, after working in behaviour change and nutrition for the past 12 years I have seen some common themes come up as to why we can't get those resolutions or goals to stick. In this episode of How to Thrive I am sharing with you:

• The three reasons why we can't make goals or resolutions stick and what we can actually do to get change to STICK.
• Why you need to know your WHY
• What actually happens to us when we make change in any part of life, no matter how positive it is
• The key to moving forward when things are uncomfortable and challenges pop up
• What the secret to life altering change is

In the episode I talk about the Iceberg - and you can listen to an episode about this topic itself right here: Ep 8: The Iceberg Analogy - the foundation for thriving as a modern woman.

I also refer to an exercise I work through with my clients which I sharing with you. A series of questions and prompts to help you review, reflect and reset for the new year. Grab your free copy here.

To follow my work and the podcast, come and join me over on Instagram @nickiehursthouse.

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Fur Mama to Hank, Coffee lover, Wanna be singer, podcast host, and the Creator of Warrior School - this episode with Amy Kate Bowe lands just in time for the holiday season as she is a big one!

Amy and I crossed paths in Melbourne in 2011 when we were studying post-grad Dietetics. We have stayed connected over the years and recently I was a guest for Amy’s Podcast Warrior School, take a listen here.

Warrior School is an online, individualised and group coaching program for women. In the last 14 years, Amy has helped hundreds of women redefine their relationships with themselves and their bodies through coaching and training.

We get talking all about:

• How a sun lizard from Australia has ended up running her own business out of Vancouver.
• How Warrior School began
• Considerations women need to make around training when navigating their menstrual cycle
• What changes for women during perimenopause/menopause/postmenopause and how training can help
• What is so powerful about building strength for the relationship with our body
• The importance of adaptability and flexibility when it comes to training.
• Why slowing down, enjoying the journey and focusing on consistency are crucial to long-term success.

To connect with Amy, tune into The Warrior School Podcast and follow her over on Instagram @amykatebowe.

To follow my work and the podcast, come and join me over on Instagram @nickiehursthouse.

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Rachael Wilson, a UK-trained registered dietitian, is at the forefront of child nutrition in New Zealand. With over two decades of experience in the field, she brings a unique and unconventional perspective to her practice.

Rachael's expertise lies in family feeding, feeding disorders, disordered eating, and body image. As the co-founder of The Food Tree, she advocates for a non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES) approach, specializing in intuitive eating and mindful eating. Her philosophy is grounded in the belief that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to nutrition. She empowers individuals and families to discover what truly works for them and their children.

In this episode we talk about:

• How parenting has shaped her work as a dietitian and how The Food Tree started
• How a child’s view of food is shaped in their life
• Important considerations that any adult needs to take into account when talking to children about food
• What we need to be aware of as adults and our own relationship with food
• How to use the division of responsibility as an adult responsible for feeding little people
• How we can help children have a healthy relationship with sugar
• Whether children can get addicted to sugar
• How to support body image and body neutrality in children and adolescents

Find the ebook Feeding a Growth Mindset on The Food Tree website and follow The Food Tree over on Instagram.

Come and join me over on Instagram @nickiehursthouse to follow the podcast.

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Is Your Relationship with Food Truly 'Healthy'? And more importantly is weight loss actually the solution you’re searching for?

In this episode of How to Thrive, I will get you to question whether your relationship with food is truly ‘healthy’.

The episode talks about:

• What the biggest risk factor for weight gain is.
• How to spot dieting and diet culture.
• What happens to your body when you restrict food, energy and nourishment.
• What a ‘healthy’ relationship with food is
• Why your relationship with food matters

If this episode struck a chord, I encourage you to save a seat for my upcoming FREE masterclass ‘How to stop obsessing over food…for good! on November 7th at 7:30pm (NZDT).

You are welcome to join me over on Instagram @nickiehursthouse to follow the podcast.

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I am honoured to host Dr Tim Crowe on this episode of How to Thrive. Tim is a career research scientist and an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD). He has 30 years of research and teaching experience in the university and public hospital sector, covering diverse research areas of basic laboratory research, clinical nutrition intervention trials and public health nutrition, with over 40 peer-reviewed journal publications to his name. He now works chiefly as a freelance health and medical writer, scientific consultant and science communicator.

When it comes to nutrition research there is a lot of noise. It can be hard to determine what is evidence-based and what is marketing hype. In this episode, with Tim, we dive into the world of collagen to get to the bottom of what we know…so far.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why Tim is the best person to speak to the claims and research around collagen
• What is collagen, the different types and why do we need it in our body
• Where collagen come from and why can’t we just eat real food
• What the evidence says about collagen for our skin, joints, gut health, post-partum and more.
• How we know what claims about collagen are valid
• What to look out for if you choose to take a collagen supplement

Tim has an active media profile and a large social media following through his Thinking Nutrition blog and podcast. You can follow Tim over on instagram @doctimcrowe

If you’re needing some individual support to feel confident around food and in your body, I encourage you to book a free discovery call to start that journey. We can chat about what your challenges are and how I can help. In the meantime, come and join me over on Instagram @nickiehursthouse.

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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, so in this episode of How to Thrive, I am talking all about food and mood.

The episode talks about:

• The role food plays in our mood
• Specific foods and eating patterns that can support our mental health
• The gut-brain axis and its role in our mood
• The importance of our gut health when considering our mood and mental health
• Considerations to make when looking at how food and lifestyle can support mood and mental health

Just a reminder that the content shared in the episode is for educational purposes only and cannot replace 1:1 support. If you’re needing some support with your mental health free call or text 1737 at any time for support from a counsellor.
Further support can be available via:

• Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).
• Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email [email protected] or online chat.
• Samaritans – 0800 726 666
• Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).
• Healthline – 0800 611 116

If you’re wanting to feel confident around food, and in your body, I encourage you to book a free discovery call to start that journey. We can chat about where you are at, what your challenges are and what I can do to help.

In the meantime, come and join me over on Instagram @nickiehursthouse.

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The question I propose for this week's episode is "Why do we get so weird when it comes to food?"

Part rant, part storytelling, this episode of How to Thrive dives into how we can all get a little weird about food, and most importantly why.

Food intersects every part of our lives and often it is not as simple as what it might seem on the surface.

Tune into this episode to hear me talk about:

• The number one reason why we can be weird about food
• Ways you might be getting a bit weird about food
• Three stories from my working life that might help give you a bit of perspective (and/or compassion) towards others when it comes to food
• How to eat in a way that works for you
• My own weird thing when it comes to food

How are you making food weird in your life? I would love to hear. Comment over on Instagram to let me know.

It isn’t about these things being good or bad, it’s a zero judgement space, I want to understand more about how we think about food and a lot of these things are things that other people experience too!

If you want to know how to eat in a way that works for you, I encourage you to book a free call with me and we can have a chat.

In the meantime, come and join me over on Instagram @nickiehursthouse to follow the podcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please do consider leaving a 5 star rating and a review so more women can discover the podcast!

In this episode of How to Thrive, I introduce you to The Modern Woman Iceberg. I first mentioned this in episode 1: Learning what it means to THRIVE, which I recommend going back to listen to if you have not already.

What you will discover this week:

• Why I work in an unconventional way as a dietitian
• How I use the iceberg analogy in my work
• What factors build the base, or foundation, of the iceberg and how these feed into the pillars of my 1:1 program
• Why consistency and accountability are so important
• How I help busy women nourish their body and mind through nutrition, mindset and physiology with my 1:1 program

If you want to apply for my 1:1 program and build your foundation to keep you afloat, book a free 30 minute discovery call today.

In the meantime, come and join me over on Instagram @nickiehursthouse to follow the podcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please do consider leaving a 5 star rating and a review so more women can discover the podcast!

In this episode of How to Thrive, I introduce you to The Modern Woman Iceberg. I first mentioned this in episode 1: Learning what it means to THRIVE, which I recommend going back to listen to if you have not already.

What you will discover this week:

• Why I work in an unconventional way as a dietitian
• How I use the iceberg analogy in my work
• What factors build the base, or foundation, of the iceberg and how these feed into the pillars of my 1:1 program
• Why consistency and accountability are so important
• How I help busy women nourish their body and mind through nutrition, mindset and physiology with my 1:1 program

If you want to apply for my 1:1 program and build your foundation to keep you afloat, book a free 30 minute discovery call today.

In the meantime, come and join me over on Instagram @nickiehursthouse to follow the podcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please do consider leaving a 5 star rating and a review so more women can discover the podcast!

Have you ever thought "I can't be hungry, I just ate an hour ago?". Thoughts like these can cause so much confusion between the body and the mind. The body is telling you one thing, but your mind another.

In this episode of How to Thrive, I dive into hunger and interoceptive awareness. I explore how our body sends us signals to tell us it needs sustenance, but how these signals can be difficult to feel, hear or understand after years of food rules and food restriction. I explain the concept of interoceptive awareness, what it is and why it is something we can restore, if we have lost it over the years.

Tune into this episode to hear me talk about:
- Hunger - what is it?
- What interoceptive awareness is and how we can restore it
- What attunement disrupters are and how they impact your hunger cues and overall nourishment
- Three times when you can't always rely on your hunger cues - but your body still needs to be nourished
- Tools to help understand your hunger such as the hunger awareness scale.

Nourishment is a crucial part of self-care and if you're having difficulty tuning into your hunger cues book a free 30 minute discovery call today.

In the meantime, come and join me over on Instagram @nickiehursthouse to follow the podcast.

If you enjoyed this episode, please do consider leaving a 5 star rating and a review so more women can discover the podcast!