In this episode we chat all about how to use a mindful approach to non-violent communication. It is SO insightful, and FULL of simple, practical things you can do in your own life starting right now to feel confident, focussed and constructive in your interpersonal...
GROWTH! It feels good to feel like we are growing as humans but how do we actually go about doing it? How do we progress? We chat about how to encourage it and use reflection to keep the ball of self improvement rolling. We also...
Today we’re discussing something that so many of us know all too well: ANXIETY. And while a lot of us experience it, not many of us are managing it as effectively as we could. The natural response is fight, flight, or really just trying to...
In this episode of MaxiChats we chat about of a range of things related to achieving a health and fitness goal. There are many practical considerations, physiological factors and things to bear in mind when it comes to embarking on any sort of program, and...
The term ‘intuitive eating’ has been loosely thrown around for the last couple of years, but it is often out of context and misunderstood. Does it really mean eating whatever I want, whenever I want and as much as I want? Can I do it...
It can be tough! Staying motivated to continue with your healthy habits and taking care of yourself can become a challenge when life gets busy and rushed. And that is the thing, a healthy life means something completely different to each individual person. This is not...
Understanding the basic fundamentals of these two things can be extremely liberating. It can really remove a lot of confusion around the various ideas of what constituents a healthy way of eating. This week we try to simplify and explain some basic nutritional concepts, namely energy...
In this episode of MaxiChats we actually throw it right back to an excerpt from an interview that we recorded for episode 1 (Low Carb Diets with Alan Flanagan). In that same interview we also went into the details of where the evidence currently lies...
Sugar, honey, maple syrup, sugar alternatives, non-nutritive sweeteners...
Pelvic floor health. It’s something we don’t talk about very often, but the truth is that it’s more important than we might think. Peeing when you laugh, painful sex, or even having a little pot belly can all possible symptoms of a less than ideal...