6 Natural Sweeteners to Replace for Sugar

By on October 13, 2015   /   Holistic Health  
6 Natural Sweeteners to Replace for Sugar

6 Natural Sweeteners  For the last three and half years I’ve been teaching Raw and Healthy Chocolate and Desserts Workshops. They evolved out of my own desire to eat without guilt, upsetting my digestive process, or overdosing my hormones on sugar. They’ve been tremendously popular over the years and I’ve had a fantastic time teaching people how to make and eat more real food. I believe that everyone deserves to enjoy their food in the healthiest way for their own unique bodies. Whether you avoid gluten, wheat, dairy and sugar out of necessity or choice, these workshops were designed so

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Stop Controlling Food

By on October 12, 2015   /   Body Image, dieting, Eating Disorders, Eating Psychology, Emotional Eating, Food, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Mindset  
Stop Controlling Food

Who’s in Control? You or Food? QUESTION for you: Why are you so afraid to let go of controlling your food? Is the answer something like, “Because I’ll put on weight!” So you’re afraid of putting on weight and that’s why you control your food so rigidly? Ok. So what if you do put on some weight? Will it kill you? Will you suddenly become unlovable? Will your family and co-workers disown you? No! Maybe your body might put on a little weight in an attempt to trust you enough to nourish it regularly before it can regain a sense of

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Let Go of Control

By on October 9, 2015   /   Holistic Health  
Let Go of Control

Let Go of Control & Be Yourself A client came to see me with a desperate sense of her life being out of control, specifically, her obsessive thoughts about food, eating, and her body. She had been struggling with her inner world for so long, that it took a lot of courage to even type up an email and reach out for help. When she arrived at my door with a cool and calm exterior, she gave off an air of “I’m okay, everything is fine”. Despite all her efforts though I could sense her internal chaos. She was wound up inside

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Rustic Rosemary + Hazelnut Torte [Gluten, Grain & Sugar Free]

By on October 8, 2015   /   Food, Health & Fitness, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Nutrition, Raw Chocolate Making  
Rustic Rosemary + Hazelnut Torte [Gluten, Grain & Sugar Free]

Rustic Rosemary + Hazelnut Torte [Gluten, Grain & Sugar Free]  Real Food Friday!   I really like how food can look imperfect yet still absolutely divine, appetising and stimulating to our senses. I’d had it in my mind to make some sort of tart – or torte – that wasn’t visually perfect, but more rustic and outdoorsy with a farm or orchard feel. It may seem odd to pair rosemary with chocolate, but if you’ve already tried this combo recipe from my Healthy Chocolate Delights eBook you’ll know how curious and moreish it is! The style of this nutty crust combined with rosemary, adds to the laid

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How to Get a Good Night Sleep

By on October 1, 2015   /   Benefits of Meditation, Health & Fitness, Holistic Health, Hormone Balancing, Lifestyle, Mental-Health, Mindset, Self-Care, Wellness Coaching  
How to Get a Good Night Sleep

Get a Good Night’s Sleep I openly admit I’ve been guilty of prioritising emails, phone calls, and tweaking my website over getting to bed at a decent hour. Once I’m actually in bed it’s very tempting to check my Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts – and I know I’m not the only one! Sleep deprivation affects a large percentage of the population and contributes to various health concerns. It’s hard to show up every day and be productive, effective and vibrant when you’re consistently lacking sleep. According to Shawn Stevenson in his latest book, Sleep Smarter – a scientific look at

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Is Food Controlling Your Life?

By on September 30, 2015   /   dieting, Eating Disorders, Eating Psychology, Emotional Eating, Fat Loss, Food, Holistic Health, Wellness Coaching  
Is Food Controlling Your Life?

Is Food Controlling Your Life…. Or are you just eating your feelings?   So many people have an unhealthy relationship with food. They habitually use it for comfort, distraction and punishment instead of true nourishment, information and energy for the brain and body. Your relationship with food is usually a reflection of the relationship you have with yourself. When clients come to me for food issues, they are totally exhausted from fighting back emotions and living inside their heads. No matter how hard they try, they just can’t seem to get a handle on their eating! Is this really the way

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Morning Routine to Access Your Subconscious

By on September 25, 2015   /   Benefits of Meditation, Gratitude, Health & Fitness, Holistic Health, Lifestyle, Meditation, Mental-Health, Mindset, Self-Care  
Morning Routine to Access Your Subconscious

Create a Morning Routine! Influence Your Subconscious, Set Your Intention & Increase Awareness Spring is a great time to be yourself and start your day right! Start a morning routine that keeps it real and do-able! My morning routine consists of waking up, being grateful, peeing, then moving OR meditating – in that order! The practice of consciously looking for gratitude – especially in the morning as you wake, and in the evening as you prepare for sleep – is powerful in rewiring your mental programming and influencing your subconscious mind. This is why meditating is so powerful during those times. Click here and here

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Release Emotional Pain with This Simple Practice

By on September 18, 2015   /   Benefits of Meditation, Confidence, Holistic Health, Meditation, Mental-Health, Mindset, Personal Growth, Positive Thinking & Affirmations  
Release Emotional Pain with This Simple Practice

A Simple Energy Practice to Release Emotional Pain   Ho’oponopono (pronounced “hoh-OH-pohno-pohno) is an ancient Hawaiian system of healing, problem solving and transformation. In Hawaiian, Ho’oponopono means “to make right or to rectify an error.” This may not necessarily be something literal that you have done. An “error” can also be a memory network of emotions, words, situations and behaviours that replay in your subconscious mind and feed your limiting beliefs. Are you carrying around emotional pain that has turned into physical pain? Do you feel heavy and weighed down by the burden of feelings? Are you using food, alcohol

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Self-Care September – [Guest Post By Harmony Agenda]

By on September 11, 2015   /   Holistic Health, Lifestyle, Meditation, Mental-Health, Personal Growth, Self-Care  
Self-Care September - [Guest Post By Harmony Agenda]

Self-Care September Guest post by Ellen Ronalds Keene at The Harmony Agenda   Spring is finally here, and with it comes my favourite time of year: Self-Care September. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to practice at least one act of self-care per day for all of September. It’s about making you a priority and cultivating a daily habit of being kind to yourself. Easier said than done, but so worth it! But what exactly is self-care? Well, it depends who you ask. If you work in a health field, you may be familiar with the word

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When Hunger Isn’t Real

By on September 3, 2015   /   dieting, Eating Disorders, Eating Psychology, Emotional Eating, Fat Loss, Food, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Nutrition, Nutrition & Weight Loss  
When Hunger Isn't Real

When Hunger Isn’t Real…   We eat for all sorts of reasons: when we’re angry or sad, stressed or festive, starving or hormonal. Most people over-eat, and usually when they weren’t actually hungry in the first place. Eventually, distracted from the stress of daily life and worries, it becomes impossible to distinguish between hunger that is real and hunger that is fake. There are actually several different types of hunger, because our drive to eat comes from various sources that often don’t have anything to do with physical hunger – that real, true hunger that begins as a rumbling sensation

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A Retreat is Good for the Soul

By on August 27, 2015   /   Holistic Health  
A Retreat is Good for the Soul

Retreating is Good for the Soul   Years ago during a study course, an assessment task required me to take a full day nature retreat and spend some quality time with myself. Although appealing, an inner voice protested immediately: How could you possibly be so selfish? I had responsibilities; people depending on me. There was simply no time to stop and do nothing! As women, the role of caretaker is subconsciously handed down to us through generations. We carry the label of nurturer and find purpose in our being needed, yet when pushed beyond our limits can start to feel

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If Not Dieting, Then What? Life After Diets Interview with Robyn Patton

By on August 5, 2015   /   Holistic Health  
If Not Dieting, Then What? Life After Diets Interview with Robyn Patton

Life After Dieting – interview with Robyn Patton Recently I had a lot of fun speaking with Robyn Patton from Intuitive Nourishment. Turns out we have quite a few things in common: we both like crazy hair, we both like to make real food, and we’ve both worked as weight loss counsellors back in the day. We’ve also both spent a ridiculous amount of years operating from a dieting mindset and trying to feel safe in our own bodies.   If Not Dieting, Then What? (It’s a book!) After following the dieting path for years trying to like her body and fit in, Robyn

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Who’s In Your Head? How to Change Negative Self-Talk

By on July 24, 2015   /   Holistic Health  
Who's In Your Head? How to Change Negative Self-Talk

Who’s In Your Head? How Negative Beliefs Are Formed [Get your FREE Meditation MP3 here! Whether you’ve had a tough, stressed out week or you’ve been feeling more positive and keeping on top of your to-do list, it’s always beneficial to ensure the weekend is a sacred time of self-love and care – a time of tuning in and reconnecting to yourself, your family and your own personal interests. I’ve learnt how important it is to have our own positive daily rituals and activities that keep us connected to our purpose, peace and passion in life. I spent way too long always putting others’ needs before

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The Easiest Way to Exercise

By on July 9, 2015   /   Health & Fitness, Holistic Health, Lifestyle, Mental-Health, Self-Care  
The Easiest Way to Exercise

Easiest Way to Exercise? Just Move Your Body   I’m grateful to report that our family of four (including one fully fledged teenager and one on the cusp) managed to survive six nights away together at the Sunshine Coast. We had a wonderful time exploring the hinterland, enjoying the pool and walking along the beach. Unsurprisingly, the Sunshine Coast is abuzz with health enthusiasts. People of all ages, sizes and capabilities were busily huffing and puffing as they walked, ran, jogged and rode their bikes, or walked their dogs. Early in the morning, late in the afternoon and any time in-between,

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Chocolate JAFFA Cake with Choc Orange Ganache

By on July 9, 2015   /   Food, Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Nutrition  
Chocolate JAFFA Cake with Choc Orange Ganache

CHOCOLATE JAFFA CAKE that’s healthy!   I’m pretty sure you all know how much I love to create whole food dishes to replace the store-bought and processed versions. This one does not disappoint – it’s bloody delicious! I decided to have a play with the Chocolate Chia Berry Cake from my Healthy Chocolate Delights eBook that’s always a winner. By doubling the mixture and changing a few key items to achieve the flavour I was after, it’s turned out to be a deliciously moist and rich cake with a beautiful aroma and flavour. The chocolate ganache icing is a delightfully

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