Starvation mode? Broken metabolism? What ACTUALLY happens, on a physiological level, when we diet? We dive deep into metabolic adaptation with Eric Trexler, PhD, Director of Education at Stronger by Science. Covering a broad range of adaptations that occur, we also look into what we can...
“Boundaries are not something we set and forget. They are a continuous practice and process” - Amanda E White We chat to Amanda, therapist and owner of Therapy for Women about the importance of setting boundaries in our lives and how that can help prevent burn...
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...
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...
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...
Self kindness when it comes to behaviour change. There is so much out there on self care practices and the importance of self love, and all of this is completely valid and essential. But I think there is one area that can tend to be left...
Your post diet plan! I think that the internet is so full of information about dieting but doesn't equip you with a plan on how to get off a diet and maintain a healthy weight for the rest of your life with as little stress and...
I recently went on a holiday where we ate out three times a day, for days on end. For the weeks preceding the holiday I had been eating a mostly clean diet with food that I had mostly cooked myself. The stark contrast between my...