Refreshing Habits with Donna: Recent Episodes
Donna
Let's chat everything Woman's health and fitness, the good the bad and the ugly. Debunking unhealthy habits, mental health awareness, body image work, overcoming self sabotage and burnout.Tips and advice to live the best version of you, in your own unique way.
"Live in the Moment" New Podcast Episode.... Social Media Ick !!!
I've had a real unbalanced relationship with socials over the last few months, filled with moments of scrolling then overwhelmed with self doubt & not living in the present. Consumed with viewing people's past memories from a photo or being told I'm not living life correctly & I need to follow 'top tips' to be the best ever.... Mental burnout incoming.... I don't need tips I need time out of scrolling, to set boundaries with my screen time, to unfollow triggering accounts & find some time for my creativity to flow.
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Today I am joined by Jodie Hughes, the founder of Endometriosis South Coast and the Chair of Trustees. She has also started her PhD at University of Roehampton London, that is researching the differences in care of Endometriosis patients.
I connected with Jodie recently and her passion for what she does and her story is so inspiring. We talk about symptoms, types, treatment for Endometriosis and living with the condition. As you know I am passionate about hormonal health and have my own journey with loss of cycle and stress, I hope you enjoy todays conversation.
Endometriosis South Coast is an inclusive charity set up to support people who are going through the diagnosis stages of Endometriosis and Adenomyosis or have been diagnosed with the conditions. There for people that feel they may be suffering with the conditions without starting the process of diagnosis, friends, family and cheerleaders of the people that have to jump through hoops to get started on the diagnosis pathway.
· Spread awareness of a crippling condition.
· Research the condition.
· Provide online support and educate members with monthly support group meetings.
· Fundraise
1 in 10 people are diagnosed with Endometriosis.
This condition is an under funded and under treated area of health, and that needs to change.
You can make contact with Jodie;
https://www.endometriosissouthcoast.com/about
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/endosouthcoast/?ref=bookmarks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endosouthcoast/
App we mentioned:
Ask me your questions and connect with me;
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
Corporate Wellbeing - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-pavitt-973b08179/
https://littlecalmcompany.co.uk
Find your local Mind -
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
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Let's talk make up and filters.
Today I'm joined by Lucy Carnall, bridal make up artist of 10 years. We talk about the pressures of social media and expectations for perfection with the way we look and how we expect our skin to look.
Can we start to accept our natural skin, wrinkles and live more unfiltered?
A good conversation with our opinions and we approach our late 30's in a world that's forever changing.
Be uniquely you.
Tropic factor 50 daily face cream - https://tropicskincare.com/products/great-barrier-sun-lotion
How to connect with Lucy;
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucyjeanmakeupandhair/
Website: https://lucyjeanmakeupandhair.co.uk
You can find and connect with me on .....
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna
https://www.facebook.com/donnapthealthandwellbeing
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
Find your local Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
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Periods and hormonal cycle, something half the population have to tackle.
I will confess I was pretty clueless about my monthly cycle and the changes than happen to the body throughout each month. I just knew each month I'd get a period and that was it, most probable because I was on hormonal contraceptives for close to 20 years!
I chose to stop the pill due to health reasons and to try to detox my system, it was then I discovered the impact of not actually having a period and this was not a normal or healthy state to be in.
After a few occasions of hypothalamic amenorrhea from over stressing my body I delved into the science of the period and my mind was blown, who knew and why was I not told about this at school?!
So, today's episode I share with you my learnings along they way to get a healthy and regular cycle back.
For me and my clients I started to move my body/exercise/rest around the stages of my monthly's, it was a game changer and years on I'm still on track with my clients time of their cycle and most importantly my our health.
Please do check out my Instagram page for more info on my 'highlights' on this subject https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt/
and also I have a free fact sheet available on the four stages; https://mailchi.mp/5e534f548316/training-alongside-your-hormones
My episode with Yasmine Say on hypothalamic amenorrhea
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vBXgFxVdok2C7FHaUfhVt?si=2e28bb06de7c42de
Connect with me;
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
Website - https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
Find your local Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
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Arhhhh Sleep!! Sometimes this is the most overlooked subject when it come to our overall wellbeing and how we function.
I never took sleep seriously until I was forced to rest, once I looking into restoring our bodies and nervous system it had such a positive impact of my energy and life. Now I wouldn't be without my bedtime routine, and for me it's more of a priority than my morning routine.
When living in a state of high alert it can take a very long time to wind down.
Do let me know if this episode has been helpful for you and if you'll try any of my suggested tips.
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Find your local Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
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Welcome to todays episode, solo one today answering some questions I received over on Instagram.
- How do I now exercise with Lipoedema, my recommendations regarding training with stages 1-3 of the condition.
- How to start weight training and feel confident with resistant training.
- My transition from corporate employment to personal training/fitness instructors profession, how my journey has evolved from weight loss coach to health coaching within the corporate world.
I will add that everything should be balanced and finding what works for your lifestyle, longterm. Small changes make big differences - your body your rules. And remember, move to feel good, strong and maintain a positive outlook for the mind.
Related podcasts;
Q&A Part 1 -https://refreshinghabitswithdonna.buzzsprout.com/1915209/10099548-q-a-episode-my-best-diet-how-to-get-into-yoga-motivation-with-exercise
Building Health Habits - https://refreshinghabitswithdonna.buzzsprout.com/1915209/9868203-goal-setting-for-healthy-habits
Lifting at Home for Beginners Programme - https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com/lifting-home-series
Ask me your questions and connect with me;
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DonnaPT)
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Wow what an episode, I loved this conversation with Charla from the grateful hearts club and founder of the grateful arts club in Portsmouth.
We spoke about the meaning of being more mindful and grateful in a chaotic and busy world.
How to create our own crumbs of joy whilst living on the 'more train' of goal setting and aspiring to the next thing in life, this often prevents us from living in the moment and appreciating the small moments of joy in life.
((Trigger warning - we do discuss mental health, loss and grief, miscarriage and overcoming some of our personal journey.))
Connect with Charla;
Website - https://www.thegratefulheartsclub.com/let-s-talk
Grateful Arts Club - https://www.instagram.com/thegratefulartsclub/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegratefulheartsclub/
Workshop information - https://calendly.com/thegratefulheartsclub/intentionsettinganddoodle?month=2022-03
Motivate - https://motiv8.org.uk
Connect with me;
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
Blog posts & more about me - https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com/blog-1
Find your local Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
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Welcome to todays episode, solo one today answering some questions I received over on Instagram.
How to find the best diet for you and what has/hasn't worked in my experience.
Finding and starting your yoga practice. How to get motivated to start exercise again after stopping the new year regime, how to stay consistent.
I will add that everything should be balanced and finding what works for your lifestyle, longterm.
Small changes make big differences - your body your rules. And remember, move to feel good, strong and maintain a positive outlook for the mind.
Related podcasts;
Health habits - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1P6nqj8mS0vEc1iUj9RflI?si=9xbIoHEATgaSyWp7z2q-3g
Overtraining and under fuelling - https://refreshinghabitswithdonna.buzzsprout.com/1915209/9967802-overtraining-body-image-as-a-pt-hypothalamic-amenorrhea-with-yasmine-say
Emotional eating - https://open.spotify.com/episode/27M3cOOyjjbCZ4z52L4rY8?si=5Qm8dE3eTOi2zPQZclIw7w
Ask me your questions and connect with me;
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
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Food, Diets, Body, Stress….. The list goes on!
Jenny McDonald is a fellow Health Coach who works with her clients to help them understand their behaviour around food and break free from the dieting cycle.
Our beliefs and conditioning towards food as we grow can stay with us, all the different rules about food cause an unhealthy relationship with our diet, body and mind.
Myself and Jenny speak to so many adults who suffer with issues in regards the behaviour and mindsets that are so hard to get out of the diet/binge/restrict culture.
On this episode we cover living with Lipoedema and the upbringing with the condition, body image struggles and with our own relationship with dieting from a teenager. Through what we have learnt on our own journeys we now coach our clients from experience and knowledge.
We are always working on her relationship with ourselves and our mission is to empower women to live their life free from food.
I hope you get one thing out of today’s episode, do reach out to myself or Jenny with your questions.
Jenny's podcast & our joint episode on hormones - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1On81cUHAHmvRz69Gqas76?si=CW29D85GSEqhV61u_2ggFw
You can connect with Jenny on all social media channels or via her website,
https://www.instagram.com/_jennymc
https://www.facebook.com/groups/605793686751503/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Dq0OHvSTh-FF9jaGKFNsQ?view_as=subscriber
https://jennymc.com/
You can find and connect with me on
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonnahttps://www.facebook.com/donnapthealthandwellbeing
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
Talk Lipoedema - https://www.talklipoedema.org
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DonnaPT)
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Welcome to today's solo episode, let's talk body acceptance, what it means to 'look' healthy, body neutrality and starting your self approval journey with your body.
I have also found a new love/hobby to sound healing and yoga singing bowls, a personal confession of my fail to my New Years resolution and news on a new upcoming project.
Connect with me if you have a question for my to answer, health/fitness/body/mindset/hormones or food
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna https://www.facebook.com/donnapthealthandwellbeing
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
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Time to be more Human As Fuck. Today I have a very insightful conversation with Faye all about our make up as individuals and the pressures we put on ourselves to be super human and fit into a mould that may not necessarily be designed in our personality as a human.
Faye talks human design and how a human design reading can be a real insight into personal traits, knowing it's ok to be more human. How to use our energy more efficiently, how you can show up to serve the world and gathering a better understanding on utilising your skills.
We delve into our personal traits in relationships, wellbeing, business, self development, personal growth and feeling overwhelmed.
If you feel stuck and not sure what direction to go into this is an episode to listen to and know you are doing OK in life.
Be uniquely YOU.
You can find Faye on;
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhatifcoachfaye/
Website - https://www.whatifcoachfaye.com
Free body graph chart - https://www.mybodygraph.com
Our previous conversation - https://youtu.be/7xKd1x2RUGY
You can find and connect with me on....
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt/
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna
https://www.facebook.com/donnapthealthandwellbeing
Find your local Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DonnaPT)
Ending your relationship with the number on the scales.
We can spend our lives consumed with these numbers, they can effect our days and weeks, the constant struggling in life to fit into a bracket of a perfect BMI or Weight!!
It's crazy, and with some mindset work is it time to rethink this habit. I speak to so many women who have spent their whole lives being controlled by the scales and slimming clubs. This can have a real negative effect on your mental health, anxiety, and physical health.
Hope you enjoy this episode and let me know if this resonates with you, remember we are more than just how our body looks. Donna xx
Ditch the Scales - Ditch the restrictive eating habits - Move to feel Good!
Set Point Theory - https://youtu.be/bKKfbchy4kk
Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
Blogs -
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com/single-post/2019/11/19/weightloss-mental-wellbeinghttps://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com/single-post/2019/04/17/do-you-let-the-scales-rule-you
You can find and connect with me on......
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna
Find your local Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DonnaPT)
Lets’s talk exercise, fuelling and periods.
Today’s episode I am joined by Yasmine Say from Say Fitness Personal Training and we share a very similar past with our journeys and relationship with over training, under fuelling and hypothalamic amenorrhea/HA (loss of our menstruation).
Having both worked in the fitness industry for many years we cover societies pressures to look a certain way to feel accepted, by others and ourselves.
Pushing our mind and body to the limit we soon discovered being the ‘best’ & ‘healthiest’ versions of ourselves made us very unhealthy and had to delve into a journey of recovery from compulsive training and under eating for your bodies - time to go ALL IN!!
In this conversation we do touch on body dysmorphia, orthorexia and most importantly HA.
Hypothalamic amenorrhea - A commonly occurring medical condition in women of childbearing age under chronic stress, over training/athletes and eating disorders. Resulting in he body enters survival mode, periods stop, and women will not be able to reproduce and having a knock on effect on hormonal health. No Period Now What - Dr. Nicola Rinaldi- http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com
Website: www.sayfitnesspt.com
Instagram: @sayfitnesspt
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sayfitnesspt
Yasmine’s Fertility Story: https://sayfitnesspt.com/blog/myfertilitystory
Find your local Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
You can find and connect with me on
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna
https://www.facebook.com/donnapthealthandwellbeing
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DonnaPT)
Have you ever come to a point and suddenly thought Who Am I?!
I did, and I was at a loss... Is it normal to feel this way, is this a common thing, does this happen to everyone? Relationships, friendships, becoming a parent, a career change.
On this episode I delve into more of a background of my story in this episode, from my Fitness to PT, relationship with weight loss and crazy habits with food, body image and movement. From hitting chronic burnout to recovering and most of all huge mental health and mindset shifts.
Our identity growing up does not have to be our identity forever. I found this hard and I'd love to know if you found this struggle as you evolve and adapt with life.
You can find and connect with me on .....
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna
https://www.facebook.com/donnapthealthandwellbeing
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
Find your local Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
Welcome to today’s conversation with Kate Curtis
This episode is for those who can relate to feeling overwhelmed with life, sat in procrastination on how to make some mindset shifts towards healthy daily habits with work and wellbeing.
We discuss struggles with mental health as a parent, building a business that you can be passionate about and find purpose again after transitioning through life.
What it’s like to hold ourselves back and listen to that inner critic tell us the “can’ts” - Impostor syndrome
Some advice to help shift your mindset into completing small daily tasks to get you a step closer to your goal, time blocking hacks and just being real with day to day life!
It was a pleasure to chat with Kate and what a great first guest for the Refreshing Habits podcast, You can find Kate
www.kate-curtis.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_katecurtis_/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=kate%20curtis%20coaching
Free FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3052955131653987
Mind Charity Booklet Kate referenced -
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/what-is-mental-health-and-mental-wellbeing/
Find your local Mind -
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/
You can find and connect with me on .....
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fivedaymovementwithdonna
https://www.facebook.com/donnapthealthandwellbeing
Youtube - Move with me for Free - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DonnaPT)
Episode #3 & a change to the schedule as I've launched within the past 12 hours AND a collaboration with Mind Charity Hampshire I wanted to share this episode with you a week early.
My 'toolkit' to manage my mind, day, life... Small tips and habits that are free/low cost that may help you create your own mental health toolkit.
Over the years I have suffered with anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, ptsd, disordered eating, body dysmorphia (Lipoedema), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and self harming as a teenager. After many talking therapy sessions and some messy inner work I have created my own little daily tasks to keep me going, I'd live to hear if they have helped you or what you do to help your mindset.
Follow my on IG - https://www.instagram.com/donna_healthandwellbeingpt/
Move with me for free on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
Mind Charity - https://www.easthantsmind.org
Talk Lipoedema Charity - https://www.talklipoedema.org
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DonnaPT)
Episode #2. Solo episode today as I discuss realistic habits that will help you to feel better mentally and physically with training being last on my list!
Body compassions and mindset shifts to scrolling on social media comparing your worth. We are more than just how our body looks, despite what the fitness industry tells us.
Today's episode we cover the importance of,
Sleep, Gut Health, Hydration (see link below), Stress, Nutrition, Movement (walking) and Weight Training/Exercise - Briefly touching on Hormones and the mensuration cycle.
OddBox veg/fruit box code, get £10 discount - https://mention-me.com/m/ol/ec4gh-80a8f5bf29
Move with me - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
Nikken water filter - https://lifechangingenergies.com/nikken-products/water-products/
(Mention Donna PT on your order) Designed to produce water with added minerals in a pH range of 8.5-9.5, making it alkaline, and decreasing the ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential). Made with recyclable and biodegradable materials, this filtration system is environmentally responsible and helps reduce landfill waste.
Delve deeper into repairing your relationship with nutrition and wellbeing,
https://www.aspire4businessacademy.com/courses/Creating-a-healthy-relationship-with-food-and-your-body
More about me and my journey -
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DonnaPT)
Introduction of what's to come from this podcast!
Welcoming you to my chats and discussions going forward, talking woman's hormonal health, body image, health, fitness, burnout, overwhelm, diets and food, life, lipoedema, autoimmune conditions and recovery.
Casual discussions and mindset shifts to help you become the best version of you, at any size. I will be introducing you to guests and friends in the wellness industry who have the same beliefs and message as I do.
More about me and my journey -
https://www.donnapavittwellnesscoach.com
Move with me - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSemCqJiGdZvAnkX6duGmNw
Delve deeper into repairing your relationship with nutrition and wellbeing,
https://www.aspire4businessacademy.com/courses/Creating-a-healthy-relationship-with-food-and-your-body
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DonnaPT)