Today’s episode is a deeply personal one… and honestly, one that I knew I needed to record not just for you, but for me too.

This is my first Christmas without my mum.

If you’re new here, my mum passed away in June this year after battling terminal cancer, and it's been one of the toughest seasons of my life. My mum wasn’t just my mum… she was my best friend, my biggest supporter, and the person I told absolutely everything to. And because she loved Christmas more than anyone I know, this time of year has been feeling especially heavy.

In this episode, I’m opening up about how I’m navigating grief during the holidays and sharing the exact things I’m doing to take care of myself, things that might help you too if you're going through a similar season.

Grief can feel incredibly lonely…but it shouldn't be. You are not alone, my friend.

For a long time I kept myself busy, distracted, and “strong.” But grief doesn’t disappear because we ignore it - it builds up.

2. How I’m honouring my mum this Christmas

Before my mum got sick, she had a whole Europe trip planned — Spain, Italy, Switzerland… all the places she dreamed of visiting. She never got to go.

So this year, I’m going for her.

This was something my mum told me to do — to spend my first Christmas somewhere different, surrounded by family, creating new memories and giving myself a bit of emotional breathing room.

So I’m in Italy with my auntie, my cousin, and their new baby — and it’s exactly where I need to be.

A message from my heart to yours

If this is your first Christmas without someone you love — or your fifth, or your tenth — please know this:

There is no “right” way to grieve.

You are allowed to feel joy and sadness at the same time.

You are allowed to cry while wrapping presents.

You are allowed to set boundaries, to rest, to do less, to take care of yourself.

You are allowed to change traditions… or keep them… or create new ones.

Your grief is valid. Your love is valid. And you are not alone.

This episode is dedicated to anyone who is hurting this season — especially those of you living abroad, far away from your families, or navigating a “first” without someone special.

If this spoke to you, or you know someone who needs to hear it, please share this episode with them. You might help someone feel seen.

Thank you, my friend, for listening — and for being here with me through 91 episodes. I’m so grateful for you.

Sending you so much love this holiday season.

See you next week. 💛

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Today, I’m diving into five of the most common weight-loss myths that I STILL hear from incredibly smart, capable, high-achieving women every single day…. myths that I want you to leave behind before stepping into the new year.

If you’re a busy professional woman or business owner over 35 who’s tried every diet under the sun but still feels stuck… this episode is truly going to shift your perspective.

Let’s break these myths down so you can walk into 2025 with a refreshed mindset, better habits, and a body that finally feels supported, not punished.

✨ In This Episode, I Talk About:

1. “I need to eat less to lose weight.”

Skipping meals and undereating is one of the FASTEST ways to slow your metabolism, trigger cravings, and end the day elbow-deep in the pantry. This isn’t a willpower issue… it’s a blood sugar issue.

2. “I have to work out every day to see results.”

Nope. You can lose weight without stepping foot in the gym.

Most of my clients lose 8–15 kg in 16 weeks focusing on nutrition + simple daily movement like walking.

3. “Eating healthy = fat loss.”

This one surprises so many women. You can eat the healthiest, most wholesome meals, homemade, organic, nutrient-dense, and STILL not lose weight if your portions or structure aren’t aligned with a calorie deficit.

4. “Carbs are the enemy.”

This myth needs to stay in 2010. Carbs support your hormones, energy, brain function, and metabolism, especially if you're 35+.

5. “I just need more willpower.”

Willpower is NOT your problem, your systems are. High-achieving women are already disciplined in every other area of life… except with food, where most people are winging it.

My Final Reminder

You do NOT have to enter another year playing by diet culture’s outdated rules.

You can feel healthy, confident, and in control of your food without restriction, without tracking, and without living in the gym.

And if this episode made you feel seen, please take 10 seconds to leave a review on Apple or rate the show on Spotify. Your support helps this message reach more women who need it.

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In today’s episode, I’m breaking down a piece of advice that so many women are given… advice that sounds empowering on the surface, but actually keeps you stuck, overwhelmed, and nowhere closer to feeling healthy and confident in your body.

That advice?

“Just listen to your body.”

Now… I love this concept. It can be powerful. But if you’ve spent years dieting, skipping meals, overeating at night, ignoring your hunger, or feeling completely disconnected from your body…

Then “just listen to your body” is NOT helpful — and honestly, it can make things worse.

This episode comes straight from my personal experience (and many conversations with clients). I’ll walk you through why this advice backfires for so many high-achieving women, and what you actually need to rebuild before intuitive eating becomes helpful and natural.

In This Episode, I Cover:

1. Why “just listen to your body” keeps you stuck

If you’ve ignored hunger cues for years, eaten on autopilot, binged at night, or relied on willpower…

Your body’s signals are going to feel confusing, unreliable, or non-existent.

2. The missing step before you can “listen to your body”

Before intuition comes awareness + structure.

3. How to rebuild trust with your body

Start with structure, build awareness, and then your body will start communicating clearly again … without willpower, without restriction, and without starting over every Monday.

If this episode helped you…

Please subscribe, leave a quick review, or share this episode with a friend or sister who needs it. It helps the podcast grow — and it helps more women finally break free from the diet cycle.

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