Understanding Movement through the Lens of the Nervous System: An Interview with Joseph Schwartz
Understanding the body is fundamental in the world of fitness, therapy, and human movement. But what if our traditional methods only scratch the surface? I had the pleasure of sitting down with Joseph Schwartz, an expert in Dynamic Neuromuscular Assessment (DNA), to delve deep into a fresh perspective that intertwines the nervous system with our […]
Want to Win Educator of the Year? Here’s How I Did It!
Winning the Educator of the Year award from AUSactive 2024, following my Exercise NZ win in 2023, was a career highlight. But what really helped me win? As someone who has both won and judged awards, I’m here to share strategies to help you secure your own win. 1. Read the Question, Answer the Question—Thoroughly […]
Menopause and the Workplace: It’s Time for Better Support and Education
The Senate Inquiry into perimenopause and menopause has highlighted a crucial issue affecting women across all sectors of the workforce. This Inquiry revealed that menopause is much more than hot flushes and sleepless nights—it impacts mental health and physical well-being and often forces women to step back or leave their careers entirely. As a society, […]
Embracing Excellence in Women’s Health Education
I am thrilled to share some fantastic news with you all! AUSactive has named me a finalist for Educator of the Year. This recognition is incredibly gratifying, but wait, there’s more! A Year of Achievements The Women’s Fitness Education, which has been running for less than a year, is alsoa finalist in its category. This […]
Mish’s End of Year Musings and focus for 2024
I might be a bit sceptical about the hype of New Year’s resolutions, but that doesn’t stop me from taking a hard look at my business—sifting through what’s been fruitful and what’s just not cutting it. This reflection is crucial as my offerings, like many other small business owners, evolve with my personal growth and […]
Mish’s Christmas Cake Recipe – my gift to you!
https://player.vimeo.com/video/896454286?dnt=1&app_id=122963 This recipe is not only fabulously delicious – but it is fabulously easy to make and requires few ingredients and just a little time to organise! You need: 800g of various dried fruit (Dried fruit including: peach, pear, apple, raisins, sultanas, currants, prunes, figs, goji berries, cherries) Chop the bigger pieces of fruit […]
MHT vs. HRT and the Forever Feminine Connection
I recently had the privilege of presenting at the Exercise New Zealand conference, where the spotlight was on a topic close to my heart—MHT (Menopausal Hormone Therapy) and the unmasking of misconceptions. Now, I bet you’ve heard that using MHT can cause breast cancer. It’s a mistruth that continues to be promoted, causing uncertainty among […]
Navigating Balance: Fight or Flight versus Rest and Digest.
Fight or Flight is a common phrase; everyone understands this is the body’s response to danger. The more technical term is that the body has moved into the parasympathetic nervous system. But do you know about the flip side of this coin? Where the stress hormone gets the spotlight, today, I want to write about […]
Reframing Sleep: The Mindset Shift to Prioritise Rest in Menopause
In our youth, we often find ourselves sacrificing sleep for various reasons. We eagerly trade those precious hours of rest for parties, work commitments, and ambitious projects. However, our perspective shifts as we enter the perimenopause phase and approach our 50s. We realise that sleep is not an expendable commodity but a fundamental necessity for […]
Seed Cycling 101: Everything You Need to Know
Seed cycling is a natural approach to supporting hormone balance and menstrual health. This practice involves consuming specific seeds at specific times during a woman’s menstrual cycle to help balance estrogen and progesterone levels. The History of Seed Cycling The history of seed cycling is poorly documented, and it is unclear who created the practice. […]