The Creating Space Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nia Palmer
The Creating Space Podcast is hosted by Nia Palmer, founder of Creating Space on instagram. Nia is a former competitive figure skater and is now dedicating her time to helping young athletes and health enthusiasts through social media. Nia talks to you about her story; being an athlete, then ex-athlete, then law student and the mental and physical struggles that come with that. The Creating Space Podcast will offer you insight into all things, health and fitness, nutrition, self-development, hormonal health, finding your purpose after stopping your passion and so much more. Join me and invited guests to discuss in depth topics about health and improving your lifestyle to achieve your professional and personal goals, all whilst living intentionally and happily.
Well hello! Yes it has been a while but we come back with an important episode surrounding men's mental health.
In this episode, I sit down with Richard who has kindly shared his story and experience with depression in the hope that we can bring more awareness to men's mental health.
The conversation is already starting to open up and I hope that by hearing Richard's story, more men will feel comfortable about opening up and sharing their own stories to combat this archetype that 'men don't share feelings' or 'men don't cry'.
If you enjoy this episode or relate to Richard's story, please share the podcast with someone who may also benefit and start your own conversation around mental health.
Here are some resources if you need them:
- https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/
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Oh my goodness the excitement is quite literally bursting out of me!! I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode with the beautiful Amani Fancy!!
Amani is an ex solo and pair figure skater, she is 2x British National Champion and has represented the United Kingdom in the Youth Olympics, European Championships and World Championships. She was also on Dancing on Ice Germany and won her second season! She has first class honours in Criminology and is now working for a company based in Washington DC as a business development manager! Do I need to go on? She is incredible and her story is even more amazing!
We sat down and discussed the highs and lows of a career in figure skating with all of its blessings as well as all the hardships that come with it! The full episode is split into 2 parts so this is part 2.
If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, I would recommend listening to that part before starting this one, because let me tell you, it’s juicy 👀
I think I can also speak for Amani when I say that we poured our hearts into this conversation and I hope that you learn something, take inspiration, motivation and you can be part of the change that needs to happen within the ice skating industry.
I hope you enjoy and please please share!😍
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Oh my goodness the excitement is quite literally bursting out of me!! I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode with the beautiful Amani Fancy!!
Amani is an ex solo and pair figure skater, she is 2x British National Champion and has represented the United Kingdom in the Youth Olympics, European Championships and World Championships. She was also on Dancing on Ice Germany and won her second season! She has first class honours in Criminology and is now working for a company based in Washington DC as a business development manager! Do I need to go on? She is incredible and her story is even more amazing!
We sat down and discussed the highs and lows of a career in figure skating with all of its blessings as well as all the hardships that come with it! The full episode is split into 2 parts so this is part 1.
Stick around to hear part 2 soon because let me tell you, it’s juicy 👀
I think I can also speak for Amani when I say that we poured our hearts into this conversation and I hope that you learn something, take inspiration, motivation and you can be part of the change that needs to happen within the ice skating industry.
I hope you enjoy and please please share!😍
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Join Sacha and I this week as we discuss how students can more easily live a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
Sacha gives tips and advice on how best to cook for yourself at university and best to balance your time to improve your productivity and endurance as a student!
We both hope you enjoyed this episode and if you want more info from Sacha and I, follow us on instagram where we share daily content around wellbeing and living your best life!
Sacha's instagram: @beingwellwithnoelle
Creating Space instagram: @crea.tingspace
Talk soon x
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Join me and my guest Mara Handle this week as we discuss the positive aspects of social media as well as navigating life to find happiness.
We discuss how sharing our stories on instagram and being vulnerable can help a lot of people and create a sense of community that we all love!
Mara also shares her journey to happiness through 'nature therapy' fitness and spending time with friends.
I loved chatting with Mara and I hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, make sure to share it subscribe to the podcast!
Check out Mara's instagram: @marahandle
And check out my instagram here: @crea.tingspace
Talk soon!
Nia xx
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Happy new year!! I know its now already February but welcome back to the podcast. I took a massive break from the podcast as I was uninspired and really wanted to produce valuable content for you guys but I am back and we've had a little makeover as you can see my the new logo and intro!
In this episode, I talk briefly about setting new goals and making vision boards as well as chat a little bit about the future of the Creating Space podcast. I hope you enjoy this year's episodes and I can't wait to share more with you!
Nia xx
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Welcome back gorgeous people.
This episode is one of my favourites because it is something that is quite fresh for me and the issue is so common and somewhat relatable.
Having said that, it could be triggering for some, so this is your official TRIGGER WARNING. This episode talks about body image, disordered eating, and my experience around how I viewed my body and how I thought about food, so if you are sensitive to this topic and you feel as though it might trigger you, don't listen to it.
Follow me on @crea.tingspace on instagram and we can have a chat about it instead!
If you did listen to it, I hope you enjoyed it and if you did, please rate and review this podcast, it would mean a lot to me. Share it with your friends too!
Lots of love, Nia xx
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Welcome back lovely people! I have missed you. Apologies for not uploading in a while, life got in the way!
Prepare yourself for new juicy content and more episodes!
I hope you enjoy this little life update, if you did, please rate and review it!
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Lots of love, Nia xx
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This episode is a recording of a live my sister and I did on instagram. We talk about all kind of relationships from non-negotiables in friendships to red flags in toxic relationships. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and I hope you did too! If you did, please share, review and rate this podcast!
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Talk soon xx - N
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Hello lovely people! Here is a little spontaneous episode to update you on my health journey and to discuss how to deal with Histamine intolerance.
Have a look at my podcast ep on yeast intolerance if you are interested and follow me on instagram for daily updates and content!
Please rate, review and share this podcast if you enjoyed this episode, I would really appreciate it!
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In this weeks episode, I sit down with the wonderful Mikayla Jai to talk about the Law of Attraction, Manifesting and raising your vibration. Mikayla is so sweet and knowledgable on this topic. I loved learning more about using to the law of attraction to achieve your goals and desires! Learning and putting the Law of Attraction into practice is something that everyone can try, even if you are not necessarily 'spiritual'. In this episode, you will learn about what the Law of Attraction is, how to manifest, and how to TRUST when you are in that 'in between' period where you have taken all the actions but you are waiting for the Universe to do its part! I hope you love this episode just as much as I do! If you did, please share with your friends, rate and review the podcast!
Find Mikayla on all social: @themikaylajai
To follow one of her courses, just send her a DM on instagram and listen to her podcast, 'Mindset Magic & Manifesting'.
If you want to listen to Mikayla's subliminals playlist on youtube, use this link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxZoFbosHXvHi-bJY64FUluE1Ov6ZNbuq
Follow me on instagram: @crea.tingspace
Lots of love, Talk soon, xx -N
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Here is another episode from the 'My story' series. In this episode, I talk about the physical struggles I experienced after I stopped figure skating and after my 'post athlete depression'. I explain in detail how one issue led to another and how I figured everything out. I find these episodes really important because when I was trying to research and find what was wrong with me, I would have definitely benefitted from an episode like this to shed light not only on what all these health issues could be, but also to demonstrate the consequences stress has on your body.
If you want to to listen to the other parts of my story from when I started skating, to when I stopped, check out the other episodes!
I hope this episode helps you in some way, if not only to get to know me better!
Please rate, share and review this podcast if you enjoyed it.
The book I was talking about for healing the gut is 'The Gut Makeover' by Jeanette Hyde
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Talk soon xx - N
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February's book: 'Why I am no longer talking to white people about race' by Reni Eddo-Lodge
I personally LOVED this book. It was so informative and interesting. I definitely learnt a lot and am so grateful that Reni didn't stop talking to white people about race.
In this episode I review the book and discuss the quotes and passages that I found powerful, interesting and poignant. I talk in particular about white people's ignorance, white privilege, and feminism. I would highly recommend this book!
March's pick: 'Never let me go' by Kasuo Ishiguro
Let me know what you thought of either books on my instagram! Lets discuss!
Insta: @crea.tingspace
Talk soon, xx -N
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In this episode, I sit down with the beautiful Haily Montgomery, an integrative nutrition health coach to talk about emotional eating, disordered eating and diets. We dug into why fast and restrictive diets are not the answer to weight loss and how they can even be harmful long term, for your body. Haily also explained how emotional eating isn't just about what you eat but also how you view yourself and what emotional state you are in. I loved sitting down with Haily and chatting all things food, diets, hormones and lifestyle and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do! If you did, please give my podcast a rate and review!
You can follow Haily on instagram, @wholeheartedlyhaily and check out her website, wholeheartedhealthwellness.com to get in contact and for more information about her work.
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Lots of love, talk soon xx -N
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Gosh, I am SO SO excited about this weeks episode, I can't even tell you. I sit down with one of my really really good friends, Mirka Verbat to talk about how she coped with retiring as a competitive figure skater. We really focussed on the amazing impact exercise, nutrition and a good mental health can have for retired athletes, but for everyone as well. Mirka is so knowledgeable, interesting and I think her insight and story can help a lot of you!
We dig in to topics about, mental health, training from a young age, body image, hormones, gut/mind connection, everything! I really hope you enjoy this episode. If you did, make sure to share this episode and rate & review it!
Much love, talk soon xx -Nia
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A little spontaneous episode for you guys! A short episode of me sharing a few tips on how to get out of a rut and boost your mood. Everybody has their days so don't be too hard on yourself. Sending you so much love and I hope you have a great rest of your day!!
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Hey, I am your host, Nia Palmer! you can follow my personal account too if you wish @nia_palmer
Talk soon xx - N
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Hello lovely souls. I am back with another episode talking about how to adopt a healthy, sustainable and realistic lifestyle. I talk about my main tips for getting rid of bad habits and limiting beliefs and implementing new good habits that will make for a better you!
I also touch upon peer pressure and the difficulties of feeling 'bad' in the eyes of others when trying to eat healthily.
I hope this motivates and inspires you to make the changes to your lifestyle that you need to make you happier, more productive and more successful!
If you liked this episode, please review and rate this podcast, it would mean a lot to me :)
Talk soon xx -N
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In this mini episode, I am reviewing my Book Club pick for January, "Be The Change" by the wonderful Gina Martin. Gina is a writer and activist who successfully campaigned to make upskirting illegal in England and Wales. Her book is a guide to becoming an activist and campaigning for change. Her book is very inspiring and definitely worth a read!
For February's Book Club pick, I have chosen "Why I am no longer talking to white people about race" by Reni Eddo-Lodge. Reni is an inspiring writer and journalist who focusses primarily on feminism and structural racism.
If you have read any of these books, please let me know what you think. I would love to have a chat with you in instagram @crea.tingspace !
Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and a rate down below!
Speak soon! xx -N
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This is episode 2 of the "My story" series. I explain what it was like to stop the sport that I had done and loved for over 12 years. I explain how I lost my purpose, lost my confidence and developed an issue with exercise and food. It was a very difficult time for me but I got through it through the discovery of tools like journaling, yoga, reading and reflecting.
I hope this episode is helpful for those who have gone through a similar experience. I would love to know your stories! Send me a DM on @crea.tingspace!
I hope you enjoyed this episode and thank you for listening.
Please give it a nice review and rating!
Talk soon - N xx
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Hey there! Welcome back to another episode. In this latest episode, I talk to you about my experience with yeast overgrowth, yeast intolerance and Candida. (They are all the same thing pretty much, just with different names.)
I suffered from yeast overgrowth for about 2 years, but at the time I didn't know about other issues I had, so they may have made the yeast intolerance worse.
In this episode, I go through all the symptoms, what may have caused it and more importantly, how to cure it. There is (in my opinion) a definite lack of research and information online and when you are going through crazy symptoms and have no idea why, it can be really frustrating, hence why I have done this episode. Past little ol' Nia would definitely have wanted an episode like this that would have given her a bit more information about what was really going on.
DISCLAIMER I am not a nutritionist nor a doctor. The information I give in the episode is from my own experience and research.
Anti fungal treatments I mentioned in the episode. (Please consult with a practitioner before taking any treatments, even if they are natural)
Nano Silver by the make 'The Health Factory'
Oregano Oil
Liver support supplements I mentioned:
Chlorella
Milk Thistle (Not actually milk/dairy)
Broccoli sprout extract supplements
I hope you enjoyed this episode and I hope it was helpful for those who suspect or are suffering from either Yeast intolerance, Yeast overgrowth or Candida.
Talk soon xx -N
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Wow this one is a goodie. I sit down and chat with my mum about what it was like to look after a full time athlete and the commitment it required as a whole family. She also describes how she got into designing figure skating costumes and how she dealt with seeing me lose my purpose after stopping skating.
We talk in depth about the athlete routine we had and what it takes to stay healthy, happy and get that trophy!
She is an incredible costume designer so check out her work here: @loop_sportswear
For more content and daily updates, follow me on instagram. @crea.tingspace
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Talk soon xx -N
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I love talking about goals, habits and intentions, its one of my favourite things to do.
In this episode, I take you through how to set goals for the new year. I share some of my biggest tips to strive for your dreams and goals without feeling defeated.
I also share a few of my personal goals and motivate you to start creating your dream life NOW. You can create and become whoever you want to be whenever you want, if you put your mind to it and put those plans into actions.
I would love to know some of your goals and habits, so send me a DM on @crea.tingspace and we can ahve a little chat!
Please rate and review this podcast if you enjoyed this episode!
Talk soon - N xx
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In this weeks episode, I talk about why I started figure skating, what it was like to compete as a full time athlete and why I stopped my passion. I mostly talk about the physical and health struggles that comes with being an athlete. I will invite other retired skaters to talk about the mental side of being an athlete and then retiring because it is worth a whole new episode in itself.
This episode was the first episode of the 'My story' series where I will be talking about different events of my life that have made me the person I am today.
I hope you enjoy this episode and follow me on instagram @crea.tingspace
Talk soon xx
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This is part 2 of my episode with @wellnesswithsach, my sister.
I ask her what it was like to grow up next to a full time figure skater and what it was like to grow up in France.
I hope you enjoyed this episode, if you did, be sure to rate the podcast and maybe leave a review!
For more content and information follow me in insta, @crea.tingspace and follow Sacha's page to get loads of healthy food inspo! @wellnesswithsach
Talk soon! -N xx
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Welcome to the Creating Space Podcast! I am your host, Nia Palmer.
I am super excited to be starting this podcast where I will be talking all thing health, fitness, nutrition, self-improvement and more.
Please dm me on instagram if you would like me to talk about anything in particular.
Follow @crea.tingspace to keep up to date and enjoy more daily content
My personal account is @nia_palmer.
Talk soon! xx
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Welcome to the first full episode of the Creating Space podcast! Woo!
Who is my first guest you might ask? Well none other then the extraordinary Sachaloony (my nickname for my sister). My sister and I get on so so well. She is like my best friend and we have a common passion for health and fitness.
In this episode, we talk about body positivity, healthy eating and how my ice skating career influenced her own body image and eating. Part 2 of this episode will be up soon.
In the meantime, follow Sacha on instagram, @wellnesswithsach. And follow me too for more content and updates!!
Subscribe!! Love Nia xx
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