Forgive me friends. It’s been a while since my last post! Time really does fly when you’re having fun though doesn’t it?! So what have I been doing? Well, in an (organic) nutshell, my hubby and I have been travelling around the country, visiting family and friends, moving house (into a bigger and better place woo!) and I’ve been settling into the student life. IT Project Manager by day, Health Science nerd by night. I have to say, that has been the most ‘fun’ part of this journey so far. It also meant that taking a step back from the blog was necessary for me during this adjustment phase. It’s also given me the space and time to think about where it is I’m going in life and I’ve finally let go of some inhibitions and given myself permission to tell the world (or whoever is reading this!) about my endeavours. That means, stopping all the worry about what other people think! It’s time to step out in faith and move forward on this health journey.
So, what’s the go? Basically, I’m pursuing something that has been burning within me for the last 3 years now. That is, a return to study. In the form of a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine). To me, this is big. To close fam and friends, it’s an obvious choice. So a quick thank you to those who encouraged me to take the next step. Although it makes me wonder what took me so long to do it! It’s no secret I have been passionate about holistic health since my own bout of health related issues a few years ago. But isn’t it funny how we humans tend to tell ourselves stories about why we do things? What we like or dislike? Or worse, why we shouldn’t do things? For me, it was a case of analysis paralysis. I was so fearful of stepping into a new realm and doing something different (i.e. part time uni while working full time). That this keen interest in health might just be a “phase”. I kept telling myself things like “I can’t study and work full time”. “What if it doesn’t work out?”. “It’s a lot of money”. “It’s too hard”. “It’s been ages since I was at Uni”. “I can’t afford it if I want to have a family”…Stories and more stories!
Lately though, I have been an entrepreneurial junkie, reading the all inspiring tales of Lisa Messenger, and the success of her amazing magazine The Collective, Brian Houston’s God given success at building the Hillsong church, Marie Forleo’s amazing business and life lessons and of course stories of health gurus like Deliciously Ella, or fellow Aussie gal, Lola Berry. We are in an age where people are chasing their dreams and putting in the hard yards to make them come true. The most important step, taking that leap of faith and BELIEVING in yourself. Now, I’m not here to profess some grand plan to start a business, or a drastic move into a new career. No. To some degree I am still playing it safe. And really, studying part time is not really THAT big of a deal…But the lesson for me was to stop worrying so much about what other people think/say/do and get on with running my own race. Stop questioning and start doing. Take risks. Do what you love and do it well. Stick to it and who knows where it will lead. Stay focused on your own path. Don’t be reckless, but don’t hold back. Do you get me?
What’s holding YOU back?
![[NEW BLOG POST] ☕ Last year, I experienced the vicious cycle of having very little sleep due to numerous night wakings with my little one, and relying on my mid morning latte to help keep me alert during the day. An all too common scenario in mum land! 🙈
All the while I was severely overworking my adrenal glands which only became apparent when I had some testing done with my naturopath for my digestive issues. It wasn't the coffee per se, but the daily caffeine hit definitely wasn't helping my stress levels. I was in a state of perpetual fight or flight 🤯
So with all the conflicting reports about the benefits of coffee, is it actually good or bad for YOU?? 🧐
Are there certain people who shouldn’t drink caffeinated coffee? Who are they?
Check out my latest post where I go over the metabolism and health impacts of this extremely popular drink. LINK IN PROFILE ☝🏼 I've also included a list of questions to ask yourself before your next cuppa 🤔
Comment below if you are a coffee lover ☕ or loather 🙅🏽♀️](http://scontent-sin6-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/6b534573e781456c5afaaf48095e7712/5C5F0D67/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/43116730_2143247342615711_8475907616238447657_n.jpg "[NEW BLOG POST] ☕ Last year, I experienced the vicious cycle of having very little sleep due to numerous night wakings with my little one, and relying on my mid morning latte to help keep me alert during the day. An all too common scenario in mum land! 🙈
All the while I was severely overworking my adrenal glands which only became apparent when I had some testing done with my naturopath for my digestive issues. It wasn't the coffee per se, but the daily caffeine hit definitely wasn't helping my stress levels. I was in a state of perpetual fight or flight 🤯
So with all the conflicting reports about the benefits of coffee, is it actually good or bad for YOU?? 🧐
Are there certain people who shouldn’t drink caffeinated coffee? Who are they?
Check out my latest post where I go over the metabolism and health impacts of this extremely popular drink. LINK IN PROFILE ☝🏼 I've also included a list of questions to ask yourself before your next cuppa 🤔
Comment below if you are a coffee lover ☕ or loather 🙅🏽♀️")
![So much wisdom in this. Thank you @droscarserrallach 💖💖💖
[REPOST] "There is an idea that was told to me by a TCM practitioner, that the first 42 days after birth will lay down the ground work for health for the next 42 years. This can be a sobering thought for many woman who have not been programmed or supported to take time out for deep rest and recovery after giving birth, but rather have been subject to our culture’s urgings to bounce back as quickly as possible.
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I love the idea of the 4th Trimester because it gives women a well recognised tangible framework to aim for. When you consider how much a woman's body changes through the 40 weeks of pregnancy, and the incredible feat of birthing, and the massive hormonal changes that comes through the placenta, it would seem that 40 days is the least amount of time a woman should take for her system to regulate again.
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For starters, there is an enormous amount of hormone rebalancing that needs to occur, it's not just about the uterus and birth canal retracting. Oxytocin is the hormone of breastfeeding and it is nature's design that a women and her baby should “bathe” in oxytocin for a prolonged amount of time.
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For many women, the idea of being confined for 40 days after having a baby, with no social interaction, no household work, being fed a HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS diet from extended family, seems extreme to say the least, because it is so unlike what we're accustomed to.
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In our culture of busyness, women receive a badge of honour for returning to work quickly, and the ultimate goal is to get your “pre-baby body” back.
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For a women returning to work, I would strongly encourage her to read up on the 4th Trimester, and see how she can incorporate the wisdom of her own unique situation. It doesn’t need to be all or nothing. For example there may be some dietary wisdom she can incorporate, or it may be that once she returns home at the end of the day, she can be supported in fully being present with her baby, and her partner or friends taking up some extra household duties."](http://scontent-sin6-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/6bb9b34f234f94922545e6b0563c01f1/5C417947/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/41336756_546128909160924_8937102017451925788_n.jpg "So much wisdom in this. Thank you @droscarserrallach 💖💖💖
[REPOST] \"There is an idea that was told to me by a TCM practitioner, that the first 42 days after birth will lay down the ground work for health for the next 42 years. This can be a sobering thought for many woman who have not been programmed or supported to take time out for deep rest and recovery after giving birth, but rather have been subject to our culture’s urgings to bounce back as quickly as possible.
.
I love the idea of the 4th Trimester because it gives women a well recognised tangible framework to aim for. When you consider how much a woman's body changes through the 40 weeks of pregnancy, and the incredible feat of birthing, and the massive hormonal changes that comes through the placenta, it would seem that 40 days is the least amount of time a woman should take for her system to regulate again.
.
For starters, there is an enormous amount of hormone rebalancing that needs to occur, it's not just about the uterus and birth canal retracting. Oxytocin is the hormone of breastfeeding and it is nature's design that a women and her baby should “bathe” in oxytocin for a prolonged amount of time.
.
For many women, the idea of being confined for 40 days after having a baby, with no social interaction, no household work, being fed a HIGHLY NUTRITIOUS diet from extended family, seems extreme to say the least, because it is so unlike what we're accustomed to.
.
In our culture of busyness, women receive a badge of honour for returning to work quickly, and the ultimate goal is to get your “pre-baby body” back.
.
For a women returning to work, I would strongly encourage her to read up on the 4th Trimester, and see how she can incorporate the wisdom of her own unique situation. It doesn’t need to be all or nothing. For example there may be some dietary wisdom she can incorporate, or it may be that once she returns home at the end of the day, she can be supported in fully being present with her baby, and her partner or friends taking up some extra household duties.\"")
