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Her Unique Glow - Nourished Living

This podcast is hosted by Zenny Middleton, health coach, nutrition practitioner, personal trainer & Pilates instructor behind Her Unique Glow. Nourished living discusses all the topics that lead us to living healthier, more fulfilled and content lives from the inside out. Living a nourished life isn't just about the food we eat or how much exercise we do, it's all encompassing and means living life 'health-fully' and working on that loving relationship with yourself. Living a healthy, nourished life to the full is what Zenny is passionate about and through this podcast she shares all her tools, tips and knowledge to help empower women to live the powerful, strong lives they have always dreamed of. Her mission is to help women heal their relationship with food and with themselves so that they can unleash their inner goddess and be the best version of themselves possible.

Sometimes things just don't go to plan!

This morning, as I was about to upload a podcast that I had just recorded, I realised that I had actually recorded a VERY similar podcast (with the exact same title!) about a year ago - An episode on focussing what could go right. This was so ironic as I spent a few minutes beating myself up about it and judging myself for not realising what I had done!

So as soon as I realised what I had done, my initial response was to pack it all in and not upload an episode this week. But after that thought appeared, I questioned it and realised that I needed to focus on the positives and reframe what I perceived as negative.

So yes, it was frustrating that I couldn't upload the episode I had previously recorded BUT it had given me an opportunity to share even MORE with you and what to do when things don't go right. It's all about our mindset and how we choose to experience life.

Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media throughout the day? I know I do, and it’s something I’m still working on at the moment. Social media is a huge part of our lives and I don’t really know anyone that doesn’t use some form of social media (maybe one or two people!). It’s an even bigger part of our lives if we run online businesses (or any business for that matter), so of course, the majority of us spend hours mindlessly scrolling to see what we may have missed, what the latest trend is or even to just pass the time while we’re waiting for the kettle to boil. If you do find yourself scrolling continuously throughout the day, then it’s important to think about who you’re following and more importantly why. Just like the people you choose to spend your physical time with, it’s essential that we make sure we are choosing who we follow for the right reasons. They should bring something positive to our lives and to your day. Looking at their latest post should fill you with love and positivity, not fear or feeling like you lack something.

This podcast episode helps you to uncover WHY you're choosing to follow the accounts you do and asks you to question if they're serving you in the best way right now at this moment in your life.

Self-care is the latest buzzword and trend of the moment. Although I’m loving that more and more of us are advocating, promoting and practicing self-care, there’s also a part of me that finds it strange to be ‘trending’. It should be something that we practice on a daily basis regardless of our circumstances – not because it’s the latest hype word or fad out there.

I suppose one of the main reasons self-care has come to the fore-front of the health and wellness space, is that with diet culture at an all-time high, with fitness crazes through the roof and social media playing a bigger role in our lives and mental health than ever before, the NEED for looking after ourselves has also risen – I’d go so far as to say it’s essential if you truly want to be healthy in this day and age.

It’s so important to understand exactly what self-care is so we know what we are aiming for, without getting too caught up in the hype of it all. We are so much more than just our physical body and yes, self-care does focus on caring for the physical bodies we are all gifted with, but what about the emotional and mental aspects of our bodies as well? It’s time to start treating your mind, body and soul with the same care and respect as though you value them all equally.

This episode covers the 3 dimensions of self-care and how you can implement small practices into your life so that you can be the best and healthiest version of yourself possible!

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We are constantly allowing content into our lives from the social media accounts we follow to the books we read and even the conversations we have with friends and loved ones. Sometimes we can get so stuck in habits and life that we forget we actually have the conscious ability to make choices as to what content we allow in and consume.

If you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media or turning on the TV out of habit than necessity, then it might be time to reevaluate why you allow certain types of content into your life and how it might better serve you going forwards.

This episode covers many different types of content you might be consuming, how to assess if it's serving you in the right way and why it's important to be conscious about what you let into your life.

So last week it was my birthday and I’m not going to lie, there’s something about turning 29 that felt a bit yucky. Whatever the trigger, the cause was still there and needed to be addressed. I’m a very introspective person and love journaling, expressing my thoughts and working through any ‘sticky’ areas in my life or mind, so of course the natural thing for me was to grab my A3 note pad, colourful pens and start brain dumping everything I had floating through my mind. One of the journal prompts I used was: What lessons have a learnt from this year? I wanted to take a moment to reflect back on my 28thyear and celebrate all the lessons I had learned – the lessons that were unique to the past 365 days, not only because I feel it’s important to celebrate our growth but because I wanted to acknowledge an opportunity to really make a change and LEARN from last year. So I thought I’d share my top 10 lessons with you in the hope that maybe one of them might resonate or help you in some way. *I should also mention that Koa was born just before my birthday last year so a lot of these lessons that I’ve learnt have been a result of also being a new mother. Things just seemed to perfectly align themselves that way!

Looking after your mental and emotional health is one of the most important things you can do to look after yourself. There shouldn't be a stigma around in and we shouldn't wait for something to go wrong before addressing it. It's about practicing self-care, being introspective and understanding where you're coming from so you know how to get to where you want to be.

I love journaling and it's a great way of expressing yourself; almost like a form of talk therapy, but sometimes it's hard to know where to begin - especially when your thoughts are whirling round your mind at 100 miles an hour. So here are some of my favourite journaling prompts to help get you started.

Although many of us may have experienced some form of binge at some stage, binge eating is actually a form of disordered eating and something that can be quite debilitating, overpowering and all-consuming. From my experience of working with clients and a lot of beautiful women, binge eating isn’t so much about the food as it is about how we feel about ourselves.

Binging and binge eating disorder is such a complicated topic and there are so many reasons that it might be affecting you, although everyone experiences it in their own unique way. In this podcast episode, I wanted to share some common tips to help you on your journey with binging and also how you can reduce those binge eating induced sugar cravings.

Remember:

Our relationship with food is directly linked to the relationship we have with ourselves.

So let's dive in deep!

**If you feel you need extra support with binge eating then please reach out for help and email at: hello@heruniqueglow.com

"What you resist persists, what you look at disappears."

This is one of my favourite quotes from the book 'Conversations With God' By Neal Donald Walsch. In fact, it's one of my favourite quotes of all time and one that really jumps to the forefront of my mind on a daily basis. We all have barriers. We all have stories we tell ourselves.

We all go through tough moments in life. Sometimes these stories benefit us as we carry them through life and sometimes they hold us back from really stepping into our true power and becoming who we dream of being. When we go through tough times we can either: A) Choose to bury things and ‘resist’ or B) Choose to work through think and ‘look’ at them Option A leaves you feeling stagnant and stuck. Your beliefs in the stories you tell yourself keep you from moving forwards and truly experiencing life. Life is ever flowing and changing and we need to accept the things we can’t change and let our beliefs and stories adapt. Option B, although more challenging and sometimes the scarier option, will inevitably allow you to grow and give you the opportunity to cultivate, manifest and create the life you dream of. Yes it’s harder, yes it’s uncomfortable but it’s worth it. It’s worth doing the hard work to see the reward. It’s time to stop resisting if you want to see change in your life. Start ‘looking’ so you can take those actionable steps to get you to where you want to be.

If you feel you need a bit of extra guidance to work through those negative times, emotions, feelings then please get in touch: hello@heruniqueglow.com

It's been a while since I've uploaded a new podcast episode and I wanted to explain where I've been and why I'm back recording for you guys!

It's a more real and raw way of communicating with you, without any prompts or scripts and I hope that this way you feel more connected and resonate with what I have to say.

This episode also covers the anxiety and worries that may have crept up over the last few months with Covid and everything that's going on in the world around us at the moment and some tips and techniques to help you navigate through those negative thoughts.

If you have any topics you'd like me to cover in future podcasts then feel free to email me: hello@heruniqueglow.com and remember to share this podcast with anyone you think would benefit from listening to it!

Taking the time to make yourself a priority and look after YOU is one thing we can all do to limit the stress that we take into our lives. It may not always mean that the stress goes away, but sometimes it’s more about handling the stress in a healthier way than getting rid of it completely. If you want to be the healthiest and happiest version of yourself – not just for you but for your family and friends as well – then it’s time to start being a bit more selfish and put yourself first. After all, you only get one body in this lifetime, so it’s time we started taking care of it more!

Love, excitement, adoration - there are so many wonderful feelings that rise to the surface when you're pregnant. However, no matter how much you've been waiting for this adventure or trying to conceive, pregnancy can come with a whole heap of fear driven emotions - including guilt, anxiety and overwhelm.

For me, one of the biggest struggles I had to overcome was letting go of the control over my body and how it would look. I LOVE my pregnant body and I'm so in love with my bump, but that doesn't mean it was an easy journey to get there and that's what I wanted to talk about!

Questions about weight gain have been the most common and frequent since finding out I was pregnant, which is why I thought it was an important topic to talk about as I know I'm not the only woman that has struggled with this - especially the guilt for feeling any fear around weight gain as this baby is wanted more than anything!

This episode is completely real and honest where I talk about how I'm feeling and my journey with my weight gain through pregnancy - I hope you enjoy it and that it may help you or someone you know in some way. I'm raw and vulnerable in sharing this story with you so hope it does help in some way! I think it's important we all share more and keep this conversation open! So be kind xxx

This episode covers a topic that is so close to my heart and that is the power of our minds and how they have the ability to transform our lives and the way we experience life.

Don’t let social conditioning of what is seen as right or wrong dictate your worth or your ability to make your life happen for you the way you want it. If you want something then go for it – you have the power and the capabilities to do so, all you need to do is believe in yourself and focus your energy on the areas that you know will serve you best.

It's time to flip the switch any time self-doubt creeps in and focus on what could go right.

Just like the physical relationships we have in our lives, social media relationships also play a big role in how we feel about ourselves and how our energy is spread and shared throughout the day. The messages you are constantly feeding your mind, what you believe and what your inner mean girl feeds off have the power to change your day and take it from epic to anxiety ridden.

This episode covers why we should start to understand our 'why' behind our activities on social media and why it's important to be aware for our mental health.

We all grew up knowing that there were 4 seasons every year – Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter – but what wasn’t expressed to us, were the seasons of life. Everything in our lives has its own season just like the seasons we experience throughout the year. Our relationships, friendships, finances, work, love, happiness, sadness, prosperity, home life, physical activity, diet – everything that nourishes us internally and externally also experience their own seasons. They start at the very beginning, flourish, continue to grow and then show us when it’s time to move on.

This episode covers the seasons of emotions and how they are all beautiful and necessary to experience in order to live a truly fulfilled life.

When I talk about long term weight loss, I’m not talking about using a restrictive diet and then keeping off the weight, I’m not talking about restricting your food forever – in fact, I’m not talking about restriction at all! It goes against everything that I believe in and my main healthy lifestyle principles. If you want to lose weight, then that is totally achievable and it can be done in a healthy way where the focus is on loving and nourishing your body.

However, what happens when you reach your goal?

Are you in the habit of restricting and then binging once it’s all over?

Or have you built healthy habits that you can take forwards with you for the rest of your life?

I’m hoping it’s the latter, but I know for so many beautiful women, being on that restricting-binging cycle is all too familiar. Not only is it damaging to your health to be on a restrictive diet one minute and overindulging on delicious (probably not so healthy) foods the next, but it’s also damaging the relationship you have with food.

This episode covers 5 tips towards maintainable long-term weight loss without restrictive dieting and freeing yourself of all those limiting beliefs around food. It is possible to lose weight, keep it off and still feel free to enjoy the life you deserve.

It’s been a while since I’ve spoken about positivity and positive thinking but when it comes to living the life of your dreams, there is no better place to start than with your mind-set.

It’s always amazed me how our minds have the power to transform our day. We are the creators of our own life and how we begin that creation is always with a thought – that thought is then expanded on through deciding your next course of action, taking that inspired action, stepping outside of your comfort zone and propelling you forwards towards the life you dream of.

This becomes a thought - action - creation cycle. In this episode, I wanted to talk about how this sequence can either work in our favour or against us and how you can start taking back ownership of your life so that you can live the life you dream of and create what you have always wanted.

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When I was a teenager, I associated the word ‘healthy’ with stick thin women, eating grapefruit, cutting out wheat and exercising every given moment of the day. That thought pattern didn’t shift until I started re-educating myself on what a healthy diet was and how to exercise right for my body.

It doesn’t matter who you are or what background you come from, we all have our own definition of what ‘healthy’ is and what we see as optimal. Maybe for someone being healthy is about losing weight, or gaining weight, maybe it’s about exercising more or less, cutting out junk food, de-toxifying your life, harnessing loving relationships, getting rid of toxic relationships or maybe it’s getting more sleep and stressing less. We all have our own health goals and our own opinions as to what healthy should look like.

I was so confused as a young girl – there was so much conflicting information out there and it seems to have become even more complicated now! One minute there’s an article saying that eggs are bad for you, then the next minute they’re suddenly the most amazing source of protein ever! One documentary says veganism is the only way, whereas another person says paleo is best. There’s hot phrases like ‘gluten free’, ‘dairy free’, ‘refined sugar free’ (yes, I know I use all of them!) and not to mention superfoods, greens powders, health powers, protein powders (again, I’m aware my pantry is also stocked with them!). There’s no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ when it comes to the foods we choose to eat and it’s time we stop complicating health and get back to basics.

Sleep is one of the major key players in creating long term, vital and sustainable health. Without enough good quality sleep, we are left feeling run-down, sluggish, irritable and out of alignment. If you want to feel your absolute best and be the most epic version of yourself possible, then it’s time to start prioritising sleep and turning good quality sleep into one of your non-negotiables.

This episode covers:

Why we need good quality sleep
The benefits of sleep
Sleep deprivation
How to adapt your nutrition to enhance your sleep
How to create a healthy sleep environment
Easy lifestyle changes to increase the quality of your sleep

To read the blog post, click here.

When I was studying with The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, one of the things that really resonated with me was the holistic approach we were being taught. One of the core concepts of holistic health and nutrition is about treating the cause and not the symptom.

One of the biggest examples I love to share is the idea of primary food and secondary food. The food we eat is known as secondary food. Primary food is everything else that feeds our lives from our career and finances to our happiness and relationships. When something is out of alignment with our primary food, then our secondary food will be out of alignment as a result. In this case, the secondary food is the symptom (what we eat) and the primary food is the cause (what’s causing us to choose the foods we eat).

This podcast episode looks at 5 areas of primary food and why treating the cause will help relieve the symptoms.

To read the blog post, click here.

There’s the saying ‘you can’t pour from an empty cup’ and this is so relevant when it comes to practicing self-care. Understanding who you are, what you need to thrive and what drives you can lead you to establishing a regular self-care practice that will help you to tune into yourself and always make sure your cup is full. Sometimes being selfish is the most unselfish thing you can do and taking that time for yourself is vital for giving your energy to others. When you’re at your most vulnerable and not looking after yourself regularly, those negative thoughts, inner mean girl chants and doubts can creep in and take over.

This episode goes through 9 different ways you can tune back into yourself and feel more grounded, calm and settled.

To read the blog post, click here.

Claiming that I’m obsessed with greens (vegetables in general to be honest) is probably an understatement. I LOVE broccoli and courgettes (or zucchinis depending on where you’re from!) and eat them most days, if not every day. I always have a container in the fridge full of cooked, steamed or roasted veggies and a huge bag of prepared salad so that meal times are that little bit easier. I am genuinely one of those people that loves vegetables and I’m not afraid to say so! If I go a day or two without nourishing my body with them, I feel cranky, irritable, lethargic and de-motivated. My days seem to just run so much smoother (both mentally and physically) when I fill my plate with all that green, colourful goodness.

In this episode, I cover the benefits of eating greens and why they're necessary for our diets and how you can get more greens into your diet daily!

One fun fact that you may or may not know about me, is that I have kept a daily journal for the last 10 YEARS of my life!

The brilliant thing about journaling is that it doesn’t have to be as regimented as writing your life story every single day. It can be completely unique to you and what would align with your purpose, values and goals! There are so many ways that you can start journaling and I’ve tried and tested every one in this post over the years. They’re all wonderful in their own way and all help to give you clarity on some level. After all, that’s one of the most wonderful things about getting pen to paper and letting it all out. So, whether you have 5 or 10 minutes a day, week, month or year, there will be one way of keeping a journal that resonates with you. If you want more clarity, a new self-care practice or another way of connecting deeper to your truth then listen to this podcast!

The 8 ways of journaling covered in this podcast are:

Gratitude Diary
Morning Pages
Yearly Summary
Monthly Dreams & Goals
Bullet Point Journal
Worry Diary
Highlights Journal
Daily Diary

Click here to download my FREE gratitude diary!

How many times have your goals passed you by?

How many of those goals did you not ‘achieve’?

When was the last time you set yourself a goal and achieved it through taking inspired action?

In this episode I talk about my own journey towards listening to my truth and how you can start taking inspired action towards the life you dream of.

If you have been stuck in a rut for a while or are confused about what the next 'right' step is in your life, then this is the episode for you. We dive deep into the 'next step', how to find your next step and why choosing love over fear will help guide you towards your inner truth and divine purpose. Plus, we touch on following your passion! It's a jam packed episode full of motivation and inspiration to take you towards that goal, dream and desire you have been wanting to manifest in your life.

‘You’re just not good enough.’

‘You’ll never be anything.’

‘You won’t make it.’

‘That dream is just too far out of reach.’

‘You’re wishing for something that will never happen.’

Do any of these thoughts sound familiar?

How many times has your inner mean girl stepped in the way and sabotaged a great relationship, a fantastic idea or an inspiring dream?

Self-doubt, your inner mean girl, your shadow, that negative voice inside your head, your inner critic – whatever you want to call it – they all creep up on us and cause us to push that self-destruct button that prevents us from living the life we truly desire.

It's time to stop bullying yourself and allow yourself to shine. This episode talks about why we start letting our inner critic run the show and why it's time to stop. Plus, there's a bonus task for you to complete at the end.

Want to read the blog post?

https://www.heruniqueglow.com/blog/are-you-bullying-yourself

Your tribe is an elite selection of people that you choose to spend your time with. They should uplift you, motivate you, guide you and push you to be the best version of yourself possible. Most importantly, they never judge you for being you. They are an essential group of people that will help support you through life and are invaluable to you.

This episode covers:

What is a tribe?

Does your tribe last forever?

What's the value of your tribe?

How can you find your own tribe?

I'm so excited to share this episode with you - it almost feels like new beginnings. I'm bringing you fresh topics, new discussions and sharing that little bit more about me.

This podcast is structured like a typical coaching session with me. What's new & good? Followed by the topic of the week and then one or two tips to take away. This week's topic is all about CALORIES!

Calories do play an important role in weight management, however there is so much more to the food we’re eating than just the number of calories it contains. As with everything in life, there are always good sides and bad sides and that goes for calorie counting too.

With the number of calories of food more present than ever, I wanted to share a bit more on them. After all, a calorie really is just a unit of energy and therefore it’s important to get the record straight so that you’re able to make the best choices for yourself possible.

Hey beautiful,

I know it’s been a super long time since I sat down and recorded a podcast for you but guess what…I’m back! It was so important to me to sit down and take the time to write about why I took some time off, where I’ve been, what’s been happening and most importantly talk about the most exciting news that I’ve just been dying to share with you!

So firstly, I wanted to start off by sharing my happiest news I think I’ve ever had – and that is… I’M PREGNANT! That’s right, I’m going to FINALLY be a mummy! You have no idea how long I have waited to say that and I almost can’t believe it’s really happening, even now. This journey has been such a challenging one for me and although I know many other beautiful women have a much harder time getting pregnant, it really did take its toll on me. I found it so physically, emotionally and mentally challenging and even though thankfully I didn’t need any medical interventions, the whole process was still an upsetting, disappointing and heart breaking experience for me to go through.

In this podcast I wanted to share my journey to getting pregnant with you and why I took some time off from creating content for you. I hope that sharing my story will help at least one person in some way as I know now what a lonely experience getting pregnant can be. I'm so excited for this next chapter in my life and for all the content I'm going to share with you - here's to new beginnings!

xxx

‘Jealousy doesn’t look good on you’

‘The green-eyed monster’

‘No one likes jealous people’

‘Jealousy is ugly’

‘You shouldn’t feel jealous’

These are all words that I’m sure you’ve heard before.

Growing up, we are told that jealousy is an ‘ugly’ emotion and is even referred to as a ‘monster’ – What sort of a message is that?!

In this episode I wanted to share why I have issues with jealousy and how to overcome and embrace it. It's not an emotion that should be feared or swept under the carpet - it needs to be honoured just like every other emotion and it's always providing just another opportunity for self-growth and exploration.

I'm back!

After a lovely two week break, I'm back recording podcasts to share all the tools, tips and information you need so that you can be the healthiest version of yourself possible!

After taking some time out, I rediscovered what it truly feels like to be stress free. In this episode, I wanted to share some of the techniques I used to de-stress. Here are 5 tips on how you can live life stress free and detox your body from those pressurised thoughts.

Cravings are something that we are all familiar with and we all have our own unique relationship with them. Sometimes they may lead us to over-indulge in foods, they might create imbalances in the body, they may even give our inner mean girl permission to come out – but they always are an indicator of something more going on inside our bodies. Regardless of how they show up, it’s important to understand where they come from so that we know how to handle them in the best and healthiest way possible.

There are so many different reasons why you might be craving certain foods or food groups, so I’ve put together a list of the 8 most common causes of cravings.

I love morning routines – to me, having an established and loving morning routine is the key to having a successful and productive day. We all want to be more productive – living in such a fast-paced world with a million and one things to do means that being productive is an essential requirement.

As the saying goes: Start your day as you mean to go on.

When it comes to productivity, it is so true! Let’s be honest, don’t you find you’re your most productive self when your mornings go by seamlessly? I know I do. I’ve always been a morning person and am definitely my most productive self as soon as I wake up. Now, I know that might not be the case for everybody but what I do know is that whether you love mornings or despise them, having a morning routine that fits in with who you are and what you need will help set you up for the day so that you can be the best version of yourself possible!

In this episode, I share tips on how to establish a morning routine that works for you!

I wish

I want

I’d love

I hope

I need

These are all beginnings of sentences that either encourage self-growth or inhibit it. The way that we finish off those sentences can either push us forward into taking inspired action, or stop us in our tracks. They inevitably get used when we want change or desire something new in our lives – i.e. they come about at pivotal moments to give us the momentum we need to take the next step in our lives.

In this episode, I talk about how your ideals and desires play a major role in taking inspired action towards your dreams and goals.

In this episode, I get real about what has been going on in my life lately and wanted to share the major block I've been facing when it comes to my own self-development and self-growth. This episode comes from the heart and I wanted to record an unscripted episode where I get to share my authentic self with you and connect on a deeper level.

I also touch on growing pains - not the physical sort you used to feel as a child growing up - I'm talking about the real gritty growing pains you experience emotionally as adults.

So, grab a cup of tea, get comfy and let's chat.

As amazing and delicious as sugary foods are, it is important to listen to the guidelines set by various health organisations and consider if we are eating too much and where that sugar is coming from. The NHS and World Health Organisation say that it’s the free sugars (added sugars, fruit juices, honey, syrups etc.) we need to cut down on and not the natural sugars (found in fruits, vegetables and milk). Overeating these free sugars has been linked to so many health risks including obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, tooth decay and other inflammatory conditions. In short – we eat too much and it’s time that we re-evaluate what role sugar plays in our diets.

This episode covers 5 tips that will help you to cut down on sugar.

I love sugar! I mean, who doesn’t right?

Sugars are found everywhere, they’re not just in your chocolates treats or fruit, so it’s very easy to consume too much. In fact, sugar can be found in some of the most unexpected products such as tomato sauces and peanut butter. However, as wonderful as sugars make our food taste, they do have their health risks if we over consume them. In fact, many health organisations have re-evaluated their guidelines to encourage people to consume less in the fight against obesity and tooth decay.

This episode covers:

What sugars are
Natural vs added sugars
Blood sugar
How much can we eat?
Why should we cut down?
How to reduce your intake of sugar
Tips for reading ingredients on packaging
Quick correction: To find the number of teaspoons in the food you're eating, divide the grams of sugar by 4.2.

Being healthy is way more than just what we eat and how much exercise we do. For years I was obsessed (quite literally) with counting calories and exercising daily. I thought that health was about limiting the ‘bad’ foods, eating moderate amounts of ‘good’ foods and making sure that I exercised enough so that I didn’t gain weight. It took me years of working on myself and my body to realise that being healthy was way more than that – it’s about looking at your life as a whole and making sure that all areas of your life are balanced and fulfilled.

With that in mind, I wanted to share 12 tips to better your health and steps that you can implement into your life. Getting caught up in ‘diet culture’ and the SHOULDs and SHOULDN’Ts surrounding the topic of health can be all to easy and quite honestly, it can get a bit confusing. HEALTH ISN’T COMPLICATED and living a healthy life doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, it can be as easy as cooking more from home, indulging every now and again and harnessing satisfying relationships. So let’s get into my 12 steps to better health from a holistic perspective:

When I first started diving deeper in health, wellness and nutrition, the topic of inflammation kept cropping up time and time again. Until I started studying again, I hadn’t really come across ‘inflammation’ in terms of our health as a whole. This idea that it’s inflammation in our bodies that in the root cause of most illnesses was a whole new concept to me and I’d only ever thought of inflammation in terms of cuts and bruises!

When it comes to protecting your body from chronic inflammation, your diet plays a massive role. It can help to decrease that inflammation and protect our tissues from inflammatory damage. Foods that have a lower GI, that are high in Omega-3 fatty acids and high in antioxidants are great for decreasing inflammation in our bodies and limiting your intake of animal and processed foods can also help. The most important thing in my opinion though, is to think about the quality of the food you’re eating – buying high quality products, in-season produce and organic fresh produce whenever you can is a great place to start!

In this episode I talk about Dr Andrew Weil's anti-inflammatory diet and how nutrition and the food you eat can help to reduce and even prevent inflammation in the body.

I don’t believe in ‘diets’ or ‘one size fits all’ guidelines, however, this anti-inflammatory diet that he developed really appealed to me because it’s not a weight loss diet or focussed on calorie restricting. His guidelines are flexible and approach nutrition from a point of balance, which is what I try to promote to all of my clients I work with. In short – it’s a non-restrictive approach, focussing on balance and increasing your intake of foods that will nourish your body, as well as decreasing your intake of foods that inhibit the health of your body. So really, everything that HUG is about.

It's story time!

In this episode, I wanted to share a little bit about something that I've been going through over the past few weeks - it's a challenge that presented itself to me and something that I had to work through - COMPARISONS.

It is so easy to get caught in the trap of comparing yourself to others and opens the doors to self-doubt and self-judgement - neither of which raise our vibrations or make us feel good.

I wanted to share this with you in the hope that it might help you in some way if it's something you're going through or have ever experienced yourself to demonstrate once again that you're not alone! No one is perfect and this is me being completely real, honest and open with you! So, get comfy, grab a cup of tea and let's get into it!

One of the core concepts of holistic health and nutrition is BIO-INDIVIDUALITY.

I resonate so much with this term and fell in love with it as soon as I heard it. It’s a term that I use when coaching every single one of my clients and one that I’m pretty sure I use every single day in passing. In fact, I know that I’ve spoken a lot about it on my podcast, blog and YouTube channel so I thought it was about time that I explained what it was. That way, whenever I talk about it, I have a complete explanation to refer you back to.

This episode covers what bio-individuality is and the 3 core principles of bio-individuality.

Macronutrients are where you get your energy from and they include FATS, PROTEINS and CARBOHYDRATES (alcohol is also thought of as a macronutrient even though it shouldn’t ideally contribute a lot to your nutrient intake). Macronutrients (for the sake of this series we will stick to macronutrients being the fats, proteins and carbs) provide energy and this form of energy is what is commonly known of as CALORIES. I wanted to take you through each of the macronutrients and explain exactly what they are, why they are important for our bodies and bust some myths around each of them.

This episode is all about carbohydrates:

What are carbohydrates
The low-down on sugar
Starch
Fibre
What is the glycemic index?
What are whole grains?
What carbohydrates should I eat?
How much should I eat?

Macronutrients are where you get your energy from and they include FATS, PROTEINS and CARBOHYDRATES (alcohol is also thought of as a macronutrient even though it shouldn’t ideally contribute a lot to your nutrient intake). Macronutrients (for the sake of this series we will stick to macronutrients being the fats, proteins and carbs) provide energy and this form of energy is what is commonly known of as CALORIES.

I wanted to take you through each of the macronutrients and explain exactly what they are, why they are important for our bodies and bust some myths around each of them.

This episode is all about PROTEIN and covers:

What is protein?
Why we need it
Protein combining
Protein sources
How much protein should you really be eating

Macronutrients are where you get your energy from and they include FATS, PROTEINS and CARBOHYDRATES (alcohol is also thought of as a macronutrient even though it shouldn’t ideally contribute a lot to your nutrient intake). Macronutrients (for the sake of this series we will stick to macronutrients being the fats, proteins and carbs) provide energy and this form of energy is what is commonly known of as CALORIES.

I wanted to take you through each of the macronutrients and explain exactly what they are, why they are important for our bodies and bust some myths around each of them.

This episode starts this series off by discussing FATS!

It covers:

What are fats?
Does fat make you fat?
What are the types of fat?
Other 'fat' terminology
How much fat should you eat?
The Mediterranean Diet

Insecurities.

Everyone has them.

I have never met one person that didn’t have at least one insecurity. In fact, so many of us live with countless insecurities. It can be so lonely living with fear, regret and lack of confidence & self-belief – all of which can stem from feeling insecure in one way or another – but trust me when I say, you’re not alone!

The saddest thing I find about our insecurities is that if we let them, they have the power to take over and run our lives for us – they can stop us from doing things we truly desire, push us away from people we love, encourage us to engage in things that might not align with our purpose, or even confuse our destined path with that of someone else’s.

This episode talks about the negativities of your insecurities and why it's important to not let them run your life.

You are beautiful.

You are worthy.

You are more than enough.

Every morning and evening I say those words to myself – as soon as I get out of bed and right before I go to sleep. How we see ourselves is so important because it dictates and impacts how we show up for ourselves every day. If you view yourself and your life from a place of abundance then guess what? You’ll shower every part of your life with love and abundance throughout your day. If you view your life from a place of lack then you’ll fall short in everything you do throughout your day.

There will be times in your life where something does or doesn’t happen for you. It’s not because you failed, because you weren’t good enough or undeserving. It simply wasn’t your time. You are in your own time zone and things will happen for you when they are meant to. Wherever you are right now is perfect and it’s exactly where you’re meant to be. It doesn’t make your life superior or inferior to anyone else’s, it just makes your life your own.

No matter where you are in your life right now, I want you to know this:

You are strong.

You can do what you want to do.

You can achieve anything you set your mind to.

You can live your healthiest life possible.

Why? Because you are strong and you can make it happen.

Every time you come across a hurdle in your life, it’s an opportunity for more growth! It is so important to embrace those moments and work through them so that you can grow even stronger in who you are as a person and to strengthen your desire to live the life you dream of. You are stronger than you think. I believe that you can manifest anything you desire in your life. You are strong enough to make it happen. I know that when challenging times arise, the last thing you believe about yourself is your ability to overcome it and emerge stronger from it. I know that when you’re feeling down, the hardest thing to do is to look in the mirror and tell yourself that you believe in YOU and your strength to carry you through. This is for you. This is to remind you that you are stronger than you believe. This is to empower you so you can accomplish all those amazing things you dream of. This is how you can remind yourself that you are in fact, STRONG.

This episode goes through the 6 elements that make up your strength and they are:

Smart
Trust
Respect
Open
Notice
Gratitude

Numbers are everywhere in the health industry. There are so many numbers when it comes to body weight, image, health and nutrition – from someone’s waist measurement and weight, to the calories and grams in their food. Even a person’s health is measured through numbers such as cholesterol levels, blood pressure and hormone function. These numbers serve a purpose in that they give health professionals a great idea of what’s going on in our bodies but they stop serving a purpose when we all begin obsessing over them.

Body measurements, weight, calories and macros are the 4 most common measurements that I see people take. There’s always two sides to every coin and therefore they all have their upsides. But, they also have their downsides. If you notice that you’re starting to obsess over these numbers then listen to this episode to find out what they are, why it’s not your healthiest choice to become addicted to them and how you can move on from those restrictive thoughts.

We all wear so many hats now a days and with an increasing number of things on our to-do lists and limited hours in the day, there’s no wonder we’re all after some sort of balance in our lives.

Maybe it’s more balance in every area of your life, maybe it’s balance in your diet, maybe in your work place or in your relationships. There are so many areas that make up life as a whole and it’s easier than ever now, to feel out of alignment in one or more of those areas.

Getting caught up in our heads and trying to figure out what balance truly looks like can be exhausting. There’s no one set rule for any person, relationships or family. Therefore, trying to achieve an idealised version of balance is not the best way of going about it. It’s great to aspire to have a balanced life, after all, that means nourishing your life in every area so that you feel fulfilled and happy. However, what balance looks like to someone else, may not look like that to you. That’s why it’s so important to get out of your head, put down those self-help books and start figuring out what balance means to you!

Listen to this episode to find out tips on how you can find more balance in your own life.

Everything in life is bio-individual.

It’s probably one of my ‘most used’ words in my vocabulary and I’m pretty sure I say it at least once every single day. What I mean when I say bio-individual is that everyone is totally unique from their personality, to their physical appearance, to their chemical structure of their DNA and cells. No two people are exactly alike – so how can we expect their experiences of this earth to be similar?

Happiness is no exception – happiness is bio-individual too.

Happiness is a goal that so many of us aim for. I’ve talked about happiness before and how it’s not necessarily a goal to aspire for, but a journey to embrace and enjoy. Even changing your mind-set and your thinking on this topic however, is not enough. You have to know what happiness means to you!

Have you ever experienced any form of negative thinking?

Have you ever let your self-talk take over and tell you that you’re just not good enough?

Have you ever found that your limiting beliefs are holding you back from experiencing true fulfilment in life?

At some point or another we have all experience negative self-talk or negative thinking. It’s not unheard of, it’s not uncommon and I’m willing to bet that every single person you know has gone down that road at some point or another.

When it comes to negative thinking, I have been there, done that, bought the t-shirt AND all the accessories to match. My inner mean girl was for sure ruling the roost. She would knock me down, discourage me and bully me at every opportunity she had until one day I put my foot down and said ‘enough is enough’. Maybe you’re at that stage now. Maybe you were a month ago or maybe it’s something you’re working your way towards.

It’s time to say good bye to your inner mean girl and put that negative thinking to bed. She needs to go on a prolonged holiday, far away from you where her only influence may be the odd phone call here or there that you can disconnect at any time.

Have you ever heard the saying: " It’s the little things that count "?

It’s one of my favourite sayings and something that I refer back to so many times in my conversations with people. I have always been a believer in noticing the ‘small’ things and loving those little things that might otherwise go unnoticed.

There are so many sayings that have been based around this. It’s even been abbreviated to – ‘it’s the little things’.

These sayings exist because it is SO TRUE! It IS the little things. It IS those small things that add up to become something incredibly wonderful. There are so many mistakes that I see people make when they first begin their search for happiness and I guess it’s first and foremost because I made all of those mistakes too. But one of the biggest ones is that people feel that in order to be happy, that means that they have to be outrageously happy ALL of the time. Another mistake I see is that when searching for happiness, people often seek BIG events. People work towards achieving BIG goals or major happenings because they believe that these ‘big’ things are what will make them happy.

In this episode I talk about my journey of happiness and how you can heal your relationship with the word 'happy' so that you can embrace every 'little' moment of wonder in your life.

I’m sure you have heard of the dreaded ‘burn out’ in one way or another. Maybe it’s something you’ve experienced yourself, something you have seen a close one go through or maybe it’s just something that pops up every now and again on your social media feed. Regardless of how you have come across it, burn out does exist and it’s becoming increasingly more common.

In this episode I talk about all things 'burn out'.

I cover:

What exactly a 'burn out' is
Why it's increasingly more common now a days
My top 3 steps to preventing and recovering from a burn out

Stress.

It’s something we feel more of, hear more of and experience more of. In fact, so many of us are living with some form of chronic low grade stress, if only from the constant need to juggle many different hats as possible at one time. There are so many health problems associated with stress and the lack of sleep or inability to fall asleep is one of them.

Sleep is imperative in living our most vibrant and fulfilled lives. It’s our time to rest & rejuvenate, it allows our brains to re-set, our muscles & tissues to repair, it gives our hormones the chance to balance and it allows our digestive system to rest. When we lose sleep, we feel more agitated, our energy levels deplete, we experience brain fog, elevated cortisol levels and our digestive system and hormones are in a constant state of fight or flight.

So, if you’re already stressed then you can see how lack of sleep ISN’T helping you at all! I’ve put together 5 tips that will help you fall asleep when you’re stressed so that you can wake up to your most rested and energised self in the morning.

We all aspire to be our most productive self.

This is especially true in a day and age where time seems to be in short supply but the tasks on our daily to-do list aren’t. We live in a time where we measure our success on our ability to be productive and therefore, we measure our value in this world based on this productivity as well. It’s an exhausting cycle of go-go-go and do-do-do just so that we feel ‘ok’ about ourselves; so that we can go to bed feeling like we have achieved something in our day.

Being our most productive self is key for our success – not only in achieving the impossible but also in our own sanity! After all, the more productive we are, the more time we will have for ourselves and trust me when I say:

Looking after yourself in a fundamental key in productivity.

Learn how to be your most productive self by letting go of procrastination and harnessing motivation.

Communication is key when it comes to the success of all our relationships from our lovers to our work colleagues. We need to learn to communicate more effectively so that we can get the most out of our relationships and in return be the best versions of ourselves possible. It’s so important to learn the art of communication and trust me, it is an art!

I’ve put together 6 tips that will help you start communicating more effectively today so that you can enhance all of your relationships and give the best version of yourself to those around you. Listen to the podcast to find out more.

Have you ever had those moments in life where you just don’t know what to do or where to turn?

Have you ever needed your inner wisdom to guide you but it was taking a mini break? I know I have.

In fact, it happens to so many of us at so many points as we go through life and trust me when I say – you’re not alone.

We are all born with our inner wisdom – it lives deep within our core and knows when something is good for us and when it isn’t. It knows when to say a whole hearted ‘YES’ and it knows when to say ‘NO’. It can give us the courage to take that leap forward or tell us to take a step back. Most people call this our ‘GUT INSTINCT’.

Like anything in our bodies though, our gut instinct is a muscle that needs to be exercised otherwise it will lose strength. The more we ignore our inner wisdom, the more confusion we collect and the less impact our inner wisdom will have on our decision making – it’s just not strong enough to compete with any self-doubt we might have.

In this episode I share 5 ways you can exercise that 'inner wisdom' muscle to help you overcome barriers of self-doubt and those moments of confusion.

How stressed have you been feeling lately?

How overwhelmed have you been?

How exhausted have you felt?

Well, have you ever thought that playing more might just be the answer you’re looking for?

Whether you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious or you’ve just been noticing that you’re taking life a little too seriously, it’s time for more PLAY!

Give yourself the freedom to play. I promise you, you’ll feel more energised, vibrant and productive. Who knows – this might even be the missing link you’ve been looking for.

Listen to the podcast to find out more and start to unleash your inner child!

Last week Ben and I took a trip to Italy and explored the Amalfi coast. Besides how beautiful, charming and serene it was, it also gave us both the time we needed to reconnect with one another and switch off from the world. In short – it was a week of pure bliss and I soaked up every second of it.

As always, I came back home and jumped on the scales to assess the ‘damage’ and was completely shocked – rather than putting on that dreaded holiday weight, I’d in fact lost weight – 3lbs of it. I couldn’t believe it – after all, If I was in the UK and ate pasta, gelato and pizza every day I would most certainly put on weight; I wouldn’t feel healthy, energised or vibrant in any way, yet after eating my fair share of spinach and ricotta cannelloni, I came home feeling healthier and happier than I had done in a long time. You can imagine what a total shock that was to me when I spend my weeks eating organic wholefoods, drinking probiotic smoothies and spending hours in the gym.

I was mesmerised by the beauty and health of everyone there; it was only when I arrived back home in the UK that I was able to truly appreciate all the elements that added to their vitality. The Mediterranean lifestyle, the food, the social life, the activity – it all came together in one beautiful recipe to create a truly energising experience for me (and for Ben!). So, I wanted to share what I learned and give you some tips towards improved health and wellness inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle. These are habits that I want to start putting into practice in my life and hopefully you might find some inspiration from them.

Some of these tips include:

Physical activity
Walking
Nutrition

and so much more!

We are all on journeys of personal growth whether we are aware of it or not. There’s a reason why we feel more connected to ourselves and more self-assured the older we get. Have you ever met someone older than you and wondered why they seem so calm, why they seem to have their life all sorted out or even noticed how knowledgeable and wise they sound? Well, that’s probably down to the fact that they’ve been working on their journey of personal growth a lot longer than you have!

The more cycles we travel around the sun, the wiser we become – not only in our emotional intelligence but wiser in what drives us, what gives us meaning in life and what our purpose is. Embracing your journey towards personal growth is SO important and by doing so it opens you up to true fulfilment and happiness in the life you create for yourself.

In this episode I go through 5 of the most common limitations that are holding you back on your journey of personal growth including:

Doubt
Procrastination
Holding onto the past
Excuses
Environment & relationship

We are on a forever changing journey and you will never be the exact same YOU that you are right at this exact moment in time. Life is forever flowing, it’s full of ups and downs and we’re constantly adapting as humans to accommodate for that change. There are new beginnings, endings, new experiences and new adventures that make life all the more interesting.

Everything that happens in life changes us in one way or another. All the events that happen are ingredients that get added into our recipe pot of who we are and they all add something special to our core. We learn through our experiences and it’s those experiences that shape us. That’s why you are a completely different version of yourself right now than you were when you were 5!

All you need to know is that it is OK to change your mind. There shouldn’t be any guilt about it – you grow as the beautiful individual you are every single day of your life so it’s inevitable that your likes and dislikes will evolve too.

Don’t worry if you want to say ‘NO’ to something you once said ‘YES’ to.

Don’t be ashamed if you have to turn your back.

Don’t be embarrassed to go against everything you once believed in. All that's happened is you’ve opened a door to a new version of yourself – and yes, it’s still that beautiful, warm soul at the heart of your gorgeous body.

In this episode I share with you why it's OK to change your mind and dive deeper into the 5 most common areas I see in clients:

Goals

Career

Relationship

Dietary Lifestyles

Passions

We all know what comparison is – in fact, I’m pretty much betting you have compared yourself to another person at some point in your life. It almost seems to be human nature to compare and the fact that we are our harshest critics doesn’t help. I’ve been SO guilty of comparing myself to others and the worst thing is that although I compare myself, I’m never doing it consciously – what seems to be a harmless Instagram scroll or Pinterest search soon turns into a comparison binge of criticizing every part of my life and wondering why I can’t be like Suzie Q. Sound familiar?

In this episode i wanted to share why comparisons are not serving us and why it's so important to let them go - PLUS i wanted to share how to find true sources of inspiration that DO serve you in the best way possible:

'If you find that your mind starts to lead you to comparing yourself to your ‘sources’ of inspiration then they’re not actually inspiring you! '

This is the biggest 'take away' I want you to gain from this podcast and I wanted to write it down for you:

'Inspire yourself to be the best version of yourself. The more self-belief you have, the more your source of inspiration will come from within you; when that happens comparing yourself to others will disappear. Until then, make sure your sources of inspiration lift you up, add purpose to your life and most importantly serve you. Notice when something no longer serves you so that you can continue being your beautiful self without any distractions. '

When it comes to living on the go continuously, I know I’m not the only one. In fact, so many women who I have the pleasure of coaching, struggle with finding balance in their lives. Taking time out seems to be the most guilt inducing activity when it’s actually meant to rejuvenate us and make us feel more alive. In our modern world it seems like there’s a million and one things that always need to be done and our to-do lists (as awesome as they may be) are forever growing. Gone are the days where there were the masculine roles and the feminine roles – now we all can embrace both the masculine and feminine energies inside of us and work with them throughout our days.

As amazing as that is, it does create more work for us because we have to fit in so much more throughout our days and adapt to multiple roles constantly.

For example, you might have roles such as:

Working you
Mother you
Friend you
Lover you
House cleaner you
Food shop you
Car pool driver you
Gym bunny you
Chef you

The list is endless. But, it’s also exhausting.

Having to constantly change from masculine to feminine and feminine to masculine just to accommodate for the role you need to play at that particular moment in time. That’s why burn out is more common now than it ever has been and why so many of us struggle finding that balance between our energies and how we live our lives.

There are so many reasons why living in the modern world makes it harder to relax but there are also so many reasons why it’s important to do so. I know that I really needed that little break away last week and feel so much better for it. So, I wanted to share my go to techniques and tips for relaxing and taking a break in the modern world. These are ways that help me to switch off and reconnect with myself and my loved ones and I hope you find some tips that resonate with you and that you can start practicing.

We all know that prevention is way better than cure. The cure has been more commonly addressed in the past few years – with increasing numbers of all sorts of illnesses and hurt going round the world, there’s no wonder we’re all looking for a cure. Let’s face it, no one wants to be in pain any longer than they have to. Prevention however, has taken a bit of a back seat and it’s only recently started to make an appearance again!

The truth is simple: Prevention is better than cure.

Preventing illness (of any form) is much better than going through any pain and having to find a cure. I’ve always been a massive fan of prevention and although my relationship with food hasn’t always been smooth sailing, the relationship I’ve had with my curiosity for health has been. I guess being a HSP (highly sensitive person) means that I’ve always been curious about what can prevent the people I love from hurting and how I can improve my health to be the best version of myself possible. I got into health and nutrition for that exact reason! To help you make smarter choices that will empower you to take charge of your health and live nourished and fulfilled lives. That’s where prevention comes into it. It’s about teaching ourselves what our bodies need to thrive.

In this episode I share the 6 doctors of prevention with you and give tips on how you can start implementing prevention into your own life. Think of them as the prescriptions each of the doctors give you.

To read the full article, click here.

Who are you trying to impress?

Why are you trying so hard?

Who are you trying to please?

These are questions that I used to find asking myself repeatedly. It was a constant battle between my actions and my thoughts as well as what I knew would serve me best and what I was actually doing. It felt like I was living polar opposite lives at points – I knew what I WANTED to do, what would serve my mind and my body, but I was on such a mission to please EVERYONE that I went against that completely.

The truth is this: Not everyone will ‘like’ you. Not everyone vibes with you or bounces off your energy and you won’t always love everyone you meet – We are all different and that’s what makes this world so interesting. One of the hardest lessons I had to learn was that not everyone will like you and you can’t make them like you no matter how much you try.

As we are all different and unique in our own way, that means that every single relationship we have with people will be different. No one relationship is the same. We all bring a certain amount and type of energy to the table and when that energy combines with another person’s, it mixes into something totally original – chemistry. That chemistry doesn’t always create fantastic everlasting relationships and sometimes there might even be non-starters, but that’s all part of this energy combining experiment.

I wanted to share with you why it's so important to let go of being a 'people pleaser' and how it's essential to live life authentically and true to yourself. After all - who are you trying to impress?

In this episode Zenny talks about 8 ways you can supercharge your health and wellness journey today.

If you’re reading this then you’re already on your journey to transforming your life and you health to create the most amazing ‘health-style’ to suit you – and that’s amazing! It's incredibly tough when it comes to making changes that are outside of your comfort zones, so in this podcast Zenny shares 8 ways that you can take your health to the next level right NOW!

These include:

1) Practise gratitude

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2) Meditate

3) Drink more water

4) Take more time to be present

5) Cut out junk food and eat more whole foods

6) Cook more food at home

7) Move more

8) Make sleep a priority

This is another episode in the 'Letting Go' series; Zenny discusses why it's so important to let go of living in the past and how it can help us create the most amazing lives we dream of.

Have you ever had a moment in your life where you’ve thought ‘ I wish I could go back to…’ or ‘why did that happen?’ or ‘I wish I could re-do my life and my choices’? Have you had a few moments like that? A hundred moments like that?

Well, you're not the only one.

It can be wonderful to relive memories and look back over the 'good' times but it becomes unhealthy when an attachment is created to those memories that stops us from moving forwards.

Learn how to let go of the past so that you can move forwards and take on the world!

We all have expectations.

We all have beliefs – beliefs on how the world should be, how you should live your life, what is right and wrong. It’s these beliefs that then become almost concrete rules to live by – you should do this or you should do that.

Turning these beliefs into a set of rules creates expectations not only for yourself but for other people in your life too. The problem is, we forget that just as we have our own belief systems, those around us also have their own belief systems. When we forget that, we assume that everyone follows our own belief systems and that’s when the expectations we have on other people starts to get in the way of our relationships. Not only that, but once we put expectations on ourselves, we’re no longer creating room to grow, learn or explore and that impacts our capacity for true fulfilment in our lives.

In this episode, Zenny discusses just how important it is to let go of expectations both those we have on ourselves and those we have on other people.

In this podcast, Zenny talks about why it's so important to let go of negative self-talk. Negative self-talk is something that we can all relate to and it’s definitely something we can all let go of – it doesn’t benefit us in any way, it doesn’t serve us and it can really stop us from discovering our true potential in life.

It’s a form of self-bullying. We’re so quick to protect those we love from harsh words yet those we say to ourselves can be so cruel and full of hurt, anger and hate. Not a single one of us wants to be a ‘bully’ but the truth is, if you’re self-talk is full of negativity then you are a bully – you’re bullying yourself. In one way or another, we all have some form of negative self-talk and it’s doing us no good holding onto it – it not only damages your mental wellbeing, it also damages your future and what you’re truly capable of achieving in your life.

Listen to the podcast to find out more!

We all feel pressure, none of us are immune from that - there will always be pressure in our lives but it's how we deal with that pressure and react to it that determines our fulfilment and happiness in life.

In this episode Zenny discusses when pressure is good and when we need to learn to let it go - learn why it's important to know whether pressure serves us or not.

Although some of us may benefit from pressure every now and again, letting go of pressure is something that all of us can learn from. If we want to live life proactively we have to put the brakes on our life and question whether the pressure we feel is worth it or not.

This is the third episode in the ‘LETTING GO’ series and it’s essential to let go of regret to be able to live the most fulfilled life ever! All of us can benefit from saying ‘adios’ to regret.

In this episode Zenny discusses how regret can hold you back in life, how it stops you from moving on and why it's important to let go. Regret is such a weighty emotion to carry around with you and allows you to hold onto hurt, disappointment and anger - all of which don't serve us at all! Imagine how much more freedom you would experience in life if you didn't have that weight holding you down?

Listen to the podcast to find out more!

This is the second instalment of the ‘letting go’ series where Zenny talks about why we should let go of the things that don’t serve us. In this episode Zenny discusses why it’s important to let go of anger and how holding onto it can negatively impact our lives both physically and psychologically.

This episode explores when and why we feel anger, how anger is related to the liver in Chinese medicine and how this connection establishes anger as a toxin within our bodies. You will not only learn why anger takes over when times get tough, but how to work through that feeling and move on without ignoring it. It’s important to acknowledge it’s there without letting it take over your life and without it leaving long lasting effects on your mood.

This episode is a start of a little series called ‘letting go’. To start this series off Zenny discusses how it’s necessary to let go of the expectations we have on motivation.

Motivation is great! It has it’s purpose and it’s time for when it’s appropriate, but at the end of the day feeling motivated is just that – a feeling. So, we can’t expect that we will feel motivated all day every day! We end up putting so much pressure on feeling motivated that we end up putting too many expectations on motivation.

Rather than expecting to feel motivated every day, Zenny talks about the two words that are more powerful in keeping you encouraged on your journey – DEDICATION and PERSISTENCE.

We end up giving motivation the power over whether we do something or not and in truth – what we do is the ONLY thing we can truly control. So stop waiting for that knight in shining armour (in this case motivation) and go get your mojo back to live the most incredible life ever! Listen to this podcast to find out how.

In this podcast, Zenny discusses the 3rd step in achieving your goals and what it takes to make them happen – ACTIONS. This is the step that creates the driving force to make your goals a success.

Zenny goes through why actions are vital in achieving your ambitions, why it’s important to overcome barriers that are preventing you in taking that first step and how to move past the fear of starting something new.

This is the third episode in this series on how to achieve and work towards your goals and taking action is by far the one step that will get you from A to B.

“You’re never going to be 100% ready and it’s never going to be just the right time, but that’s the point. It means that every moment is also the right moment. If you want it, you just have to do it.”

How well are your choices serving you?

How well aligned are they with the goals and intentions you have set out to achieve?

In this episode Zenny discusses how the choices we make can affect the outcomes of our actions and essentially either make or break our goals.

By being more aware of our decision making, we can take charge over our choices so that they push us in the direction we want to go in. Being conscious of your choices stops you in your tracks when you make excuses, they give you the cause for action towards your intentions and they can help you take charge of your life and drive it in the direction you want.

In this episode, Zenny talks about just how powerful our thoughts can be and how they control our moods, our belief systems and how we choose to live our days. In particular, this episode discusses how thoughts have the power to shape us into who we want to be and to manifest the qualities we want to within ourselves.

Our thoughts can determine whether we have a great day, or a particularly 'bad' day. They can dictate our moods/emotions/sate of being to such an extent that they shape who we are and how we choose to live our lives.

We all have the ability to be who ever we want to be - all personality traits are within us, it's just some are more or less visible than others. It's our thoughts that can help us be where we want to be - all you need is determination, persistence and gut strength to get you there. So get listening to this podcast and takeaway a lesson that will empower you to be kind to your thoughts so that they align with your values.

In this episode Zenny discusses the differences between resolutions and goals and how to make them work for you this year. Discover what resolutions vs goals are, how to make them achievable and work on creating your intentions for 2018. Start the new year off right, with the right tools to take you on your journey this year. Happy New Year.

This episode covers all the basics to do with setting your new year's resolutions and just how to work out if they actually ARE resolutions or if they are in fact GOALS. Working out what they are will help you plan how you will tackle them.

REMEMBER: You haven't changed, all that has changed is your intention to make a change.

So make that change count.

After listening if you want to send in your lists of resolutions, goals or intentions then send them to: hello@heruniqueglow.com

Have a wonderful 2018!