EP07. Building a Healthy Relationship with Training & Nutrition with Kate Irvine

In this episode we have Kate Irvine, Nutriton & Mind State Mentor, join us for a conversation on the importance of mind state & how we can transform it to build a healthy relationship with ourselves, training & nutrition. We cover;

• Kate’s journey & what led her to become a nutrition & mind state mentor.
• Why it’s necessary to explore the “WHY” behind training or body composition goals Counting calories & macros vs. intuitive eating - what is best for sustainability?
• The mental & emotional drivers in nutrition & training habits
• Kate’s decision to pull away from nutrition for weightlifting
• Is it healthy? Is it sustainable? What are the mental & emotional impacts of your decisions now and in the future?
• The kiwi culture & barriers to finding fulfilment intrinsically
• External validation vs intrinsic self worth
• Why it’s important to address mind state to sustainably shift nutrition & lifestyle habits
• Healthy vs. unhealthy motivators & the impact of fear, envy & jealousy as motivators
• Fear of failure
• Daily self hypnosis through subconscious thought
• Is it possible to feel content in who you are now & still chase goals?
• The influence of social media on goals & performance
• How to use social media mindfully
• The power of self awareness in changing habits that your body or mind does not like
• How we can help our clients or athletes build healthier relationships with themselves & training / nutrition

You can learn more about Kates work at kateirvine.co and @kateirvinementoring