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 […]
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. […]
How I quit Mummy Wine Time
Let me start by saying this: I’m not here to proclaim that my life has magically transformed into a utopia since I stopped drinking alcohol. I don’t claim to possess all the answers or preach that sobriety is the only path to happiness. Instead, I want to share my personal experience and the practical steps […]
Motherhood, Menopause and Alcohol: Why I called quits on Mummy Wine Time
I was a big believer in mummy wine time. Mummy wine time is a perfectly acceptable social movement that allows and encourages women to drink. And drink a lot and regularly. In reflection, when I became a full-time mother, my drinking became more of a problem. I called it “a glass of coping at arsenic […]
The Power of Flaxseeds for Menopausal Women: Benefits and Tips
Perimenopause and changes in hormones can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Phytoestrogens, a group of naturally occurring compounds found in certain foods, have been shown to offer several health benefits for menopausal women, including the alleviation of symptoms. What are Phytoestrogens? Phytoestrogens are a group of naturally occurring compounds found in certain foods, including […]