EP26: Optimal Brain Function & Nutritional Neuroscience with Dr Delia McCabe

Delia McCabe holds a Masters in Psychology and a PhD, which focuses on the neurobiology of stress and nutrition among women. Nutritional neuroscience has been Delia’s research focus for over 25 years. Using her psychology background, in combination with her neurological and nutritional knowledge, Delia provides a unique perspective on improving cognitive function, including focus, concentration, and learning capacity, shifting mood, enhancing our ability to manage stress, and creating new habits with ease. 

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EP25: Longevity Through Nutrition with Amazon Bestseller Author Dr Liz Isenring

Dr Liz Isenring is a Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist, author and speaker. In this highly informative episode, Dr Liz shares how nutrition can help with leading a long and healthy life. She started her career as a hospital dietitian supporting people with cancer to improve their quality of life via medical nutrition therapy. Over the next 20 years Dr Liz worked in university, hospital and research fellow positions including at the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology. Most recently Dr Liz was Head of Program for the newly established Master of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice program at Bond University where she led a high performance team to gain full accreditation. Recognised as an international nutrition and wellness expert, Dr Liz has published over 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers and an Amazon bestselling book.

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EP24: Author & Mother Kaz Dalton’s Journey of Writing Her Sell Out Book, A Boy Named Bear

In this uplifting episode with #WeightLossWarrior Kaz Dalton, we dived into the epic milestones she has achieved post-bariatric surgery, from improving her relationship with her husband, to successfully conceiving her first child and starting her own business.

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EP23: Why We Must Sleep Better with Baby Whisperer Elaine Harvey

Elaine Harvey is a Pediatric Sleep Consultant who has been helping parents find their own parenting power. Since establishing Lullababy SOS, Elaine have worked with over 10,000 families, both in Australia and globally, helping mums and dads with all things baby and toddler related with a particular focus on sleep, settling and routine.

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EP21: Once A Sideline Mum & Now An Active Mum, Paula Cured Plantar Fasciitis with Surgical Weight Loss

Paula Joseph underwent weight loss surgery and successfully lost a total of 47kg. In this episode, she talks about why she finally decided to have this transformative surgery and how it has impacted her life for the better. Luckily for Paula, she didn’t have any major health issues, except for Plantar Fasciitis which hasn’t flared up since she has lost the excess weight.
Mary had an increased risk of breast cancer and heart disease which ultimately lead to her decision to undergo weight loss surgery with the support from a few colleagues who had embarked on the same path.

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EP20: Athlete Turned Bariatric Psychologist On Resilience & Willingness

Warren Artz has experienced many physical and mental setbacks growing up, from being born deaf and two broken legs due to a car accident. He was able to overcome being perceived as somebody who was different and pushed past those boundaries, eventually playing top-level soccer around the world. It’s from his own personal experiences that he has become the remarkable psychologist he is today, approaching treatment to patients through psychoeducation.

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EP19: A Life Renewed with Vitality

Six months post weight loss surgery Mary Barker has lost 37kg but gained an abundance of energy. She now has the urge to run, so much so that she has competed in the Gold Coast Marathon 2019.

Mary had an increased risk of breast cancer and heart disease which ultimately lead to her decision to undergo weight loss surgery with the support from a few colleagues who had embarked on the same path.

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EP18: Understanding Fertility with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Coach, Sujatha Gopalakirshnan

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and fertility coach Sujatha Gopalakrishnan discusses some hard truths about what many women suffer from when it comes to fertility issues. Ranging from PCOS, endometriosis, malnutrition, inflammation and being over weight.

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EP17: Lego Master Bilsy Advocates for Bariatric Surgery

Adam (Bilsborough) Bilsy is a man of many hidden talents. Two years after undergoing bariatric surgery and successfully losing a massive 65kg, he finally gained the confidence and physical fitness to be able to pursue bigger ambitions in life;  including going on the popular LEGO Masters Australia TV show and planning his dream wedding in New York.

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EP16: One Teacher Changing Lives Through Education, Yoga & Running

I had the great opportunity to sit down with ex-hurdler, movement specialist and author Ellice De Giovanni, to talk about mobility and movement. We started off by uncovering her background as an athlete and her life as a paramedic that led her to create a very unique joint mobility program that has helped many people.

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