26 | Non-negotiables
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26 | Non-negotiables

Life is easier when you know what you want. If you figure out your non-negotiables, it paves the way to get to where you want to be. Listen in for my tips on defining your non-negotiables and how to use that to steer you in the right direction to create an intentional life, incrementally.

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25 | The Power of Looking Forward
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25 | The Power of Looking Forward

Voorpret, the Dutch word meaning the build-up of anticipation, joy or pleasure before an event literally means 'pre-fun'. Looking forward to something can actually increase happiness more so than the event itself.

Listen in for the reasons why having something to look forward to is good for your mental health and my top tips for increasing the power of positive anticipation.

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24 | From Perfection to Excellence
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24 | From Perfection to Excellence

Contrary to popular belief, excellence and perfection are not the same thing. In this podcast, I explore the difference and how I moved from perfection to excellence in my teens to boost productivity and preserve my mental health.

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23 | The Woes of Women in the Workplace
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23 | The Woes of Women in the Workplace

We’re 300 years away from gender equality. That’s about 3000 years too late.

Women face a myriad of complexities in the workplace from sexual harassment, to having to hide our emotions to freezing our butts off. In this podcast I explore some of these and my thoughts on how we can solve this - fast!

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22 | Inflammation
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22 | Inflammation

Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury, infection and other harmful stimuli. Acute inflammation is crucial for healing.

When your body continues to send inflammatory cells when there is no danger, chronic inflammation can result.

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20 | Listen To Your Body
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20 | Listen To Your Body

Our bodies are constantly giving us cues as to what's happening as a result of our actions. If you are trying to reach goals and achieve optimal health, listening to your body helps you determine what's working and what's not.

While it is important to work hard, it is also important to recover well - both mentally and physically.

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19 | Anxiety
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19 | Anxiety

19% of adults in the US were affected by anxiety last year. There's a systemic issue in workplaces that is perpetuating anxiety and it needs to stop.

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18 | Best Health Investments
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18 | Best Health Investments

In today's episode, I give you my top tips for free, inexpensive and a little indulgent investments for your health. From a $5 skipping rope to a cold plunge tub, listen to find out more about the best equipment to keep you in top shape.

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17 | Challenges of a High Performance Mindset
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17 | Challenges of a High Performance Mindset

Touted as one of the tools to achieve never-ending success, there are some potential downsides to a high-performance mindset. Explore the darker side of the pursuit of new heights and the ways you can find balance as you strive to exceed your potential in this podcast episode.

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16 | Know Thy Self
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16 | Know Thy Self

Self-awareness, the ability to identify and understand the things that make you you, is the first step towards change. Listen to this episode to hear all about how I employ self-awareness to support me in achieving my goals.

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15 | Stretching and Mobility
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15 | Stretching and Mobility

While physical movement is important for cardiovascular health and strength, stretching keeps muscles flexible to maintain a full range of motion. Mobility training supports free movement helping decrease the risk of injury and supports weight-bearing at the extremes of positions (which is usually where injuries occur).

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14 | Winter Health Tips
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14 | Winter Health Tips

Winter is upon us in the Southern Hemisphere. Listen to today's podcast for all the best tips on staying healthy throughout the coldest months of the year, including how to boost your immunity and stay active and warm as the mercury drops. Plus, I give you the low-down on the best produce for winter. 'Tis the season for soups, stews, casseroles and curries!

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13 | Small Acts of Self-Care
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13 | Small Acts of Self-Care

You don't need hours of free time to practice self-care. In today's episode, I provide a list of micro self-care options that will boost your mood, soothe your soul and allow you to better meet the needs of others as a result.

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11 | Stress Management
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11 | Stress Management

Stress is a natural human response to challenges or threats and everyone experiences stress from time to time. Chronic stress can result in a number of effects on the body. In this episode we look at what those are and talk about the actions you can take to minimise and address stress in your life.

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10 | Why Health is Important for Busy Professionals
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10 | Why Health is Important for Busy Professionals

We all know about the physical benefits of being healthy - a strong heart, bones and muscles, reduced risk of disease and injury, and lowered blood pressure and cholesterol to name a few. Most people are also aware that being healthy results in better self-esteem and mood. But did you know that there are cognitive benefits too?

Listen in to this episode to hear all the benefits your work and team will get if you improve your health

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08 | Incremental health Ethos
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08 | Incremental health Ethos

In this week's episode, we discuss the ethos of Incremental Health and the 9 pillars that are the foundation of our approach to step-wise improvement - sleep, hydration, nutrition, movement, relationships, helpful thoughts, passion, limiting stress and natural beauty and skincare.

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07 | Meal Planning and Preparation
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07 | Meal Planning and Preparation

Meal planning and preparation can be a great way to reduce the amount of time you spend in the kitchen every week while still ensuring you have a healthy diet. In this episode, we look into the benefits (and pitfalls) of meal planning and the best ways to get started with meal planning.

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06 | Staying Active at Work
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06 | Staying Active at Work

Great for circulation and mood, increasing your incidental exercise during your workday can reduce the risk of many health concerns including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Staying active during the day can also help maintain a healthy weight. In this week's podcast, we look at ways you can increase your level of activity during the work day whether you are at home or in the office.

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