Best Overfifty Podcasts (2025)

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182 - Hydration & Menopause: Why Water Isn't Enough 10:56

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4d ago10:56

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Feeling tired, foggy, or moody? Before you blame your hormones, check your water bottle. In this juicy, science-meets-real-life episode, Nicole van Hattem dives deep into why hydration is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to boost your energy, mood, and hormone balance during perimenopause and menopause. You'll learn: 💧 Why your body can't…

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181 - Cognition and Brain Fog in Menopause - how to protect your brain health 6:21

12d ago6:21

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Forgetfulness, fuzzy thinking, losing words mid-sentence — it's not just you. During perimenopause and menopause, many women experience cognitive changes that can feel unsettling. In this episode, Nicole explains how hormonal shifts — especially falling estrogen — affect brain function, memory, and focus. She shares science-backed insights on estro…

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180 - Hair Changes in Menopause Explained: Thinning, Shedding & Facial Hair Solutions 7:11

24d ago7:11

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Is your hair changing with menopause? You're not imagining it — hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can trigger hair thinning, shedding, dryness, and even surprise facial hair growth. In this episode of Hot & Healthy Menopause, host Nicole van Hattem explains exactly why your hair is changing, what's happening with your hormones, and…

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179 - Menopause & Loss: Finding Identity, Confidence, and New Beginnings in Midlife 9:27

29d ago9:27

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Menopause is often talked about in terms of hot flushes, sleepless nights, and mood swings — but beneath those symptoms lies something deeper: loss. In this powerful episode, Nicole van Hattem — menopause coach, TEDx speaker, and host of Hot & Healthy Menopause — explores the many layers of loss women face during this transition, with honesty, comp…

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178 - Grandma let's talk Menopause - why your family history matters 8:23

2M ago8:23

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On today's episode, I share a powerful beachside conversation with an extraordinary woman in her 80s who still experiences hot flushes, survived surgery for heavy bleeding in her 40s, spent time in hospital with vertigo, endured two knee replacements and a broken back — and yet, until today, hadn't realised these could all part of her menopause jou…

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177 - Coffee, Chocolate in Perimenopause to Menopause transition 7:25

2M ago7:25

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Do you love your morning coffee or that piece of dark chocolate at night? If you're in perimenopause or menopause, caffeine may be affecting you more than you realize. From restless nights to racing hearts — even to magnifying hot flashes — caffeine can be both a friend and a foe in midlife. In this episode of Hot & Healthy Menopause, host Nicole v…

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176 - Rethink the Drink in Midlife before it's too late 7:22

2M ago7:22

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Alcohol is woven into our social lives — from Friday nights to celebrations — but in midlife, it doesn't play by the same rules. In this episode, Nicole van Hattem explores how alcohol affects perimenopause and menopause symptoms, long-term health, and what you can do to reduce or stop drinking if you choose. You'll discover: How alcohol can worsen…

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175 - Build your Perimenopause Support Squad 7:13

2M ago7:13

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Menopause is a transition you don't have to face solo. In this episode, Nicole shows you how to build your support squad — from family and friends to workplace allies and menopause-literate professionals. No woman should navigate menopause alone. In this empowering finale of the Perimenopause Starter Pack, Nicole explores the power of community, wo…

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174 - Sleep, Stress, and Sanity in Perimenopause 6:07

2M ago6:07

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Can't sleep? Stressed all the time? You're not imagining it. In this episode, Nicole reveals why perimenopause disrupts sleep and increases stress, and what you can do to reclaim calm and rest. Full Description: Hormones, cortisol, and modern life collide in midlife — often leaving women exhausted and anxious. In this episode, Nicole unpacks the sc…

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173 - Exercise during Perimenopause into Menopause 7:34

2M ago7:34

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Your body isn't the same at 45 as it was at 25 — and your workouts shouldn't be either. This episode dives into the best exercise for perimenopause and menopause, so you can stay strong, healthy, and injury-free. Exercise during perimenopause is about more than burning calories. In this episode, Nicole shares how to train smarter, not harder, to pr…

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172 - Nutrition for the transition from Perimenopause to Menopause - something needs to change 6:40

2M ago6:40

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Tired, foggy, and gaining weight even though you haven't changed how you eat? In this episode, Nicole van Hattem shares the best nutrition strategies for perimenopause and menopause — so you can fuel your body for energy, hormone balance, and symptom relief. Nutrition in midlife isn't about restriction — it's about strategic fuelling. The way you a…

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171 - How to talk to your Doctor about Menopause without being gaslit 4:58

2M ago4:58

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Ever felt dismissed at the doctor's office? You're not alone. This episode gives you the tools to talk to doctors about menopause, ask the right questions, and finally get the care you deserve. Too many women walk out of medical appointments feeling unheard. In this episode, Nicole shares how to advocate for yourself in healthcare and build a suppo…

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170 - The Menopause Symptom Spectrum 7:34

2M ago7:34

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From hot flushes to heart palpitations, menopause symptoms go far beyond what most of us expect. In this episode, Nicole van Hattem explores the wide spectrum of menopause symptoms, why they look different for every woman, and how to make sense of them. Think menopause is just hot flushes? Think again. In this episode of Hot & Healthy Menopause, Ni…

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169 - Early Signs of Perimenopause 6:04

2M ago6:04

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Are you noticing new mood swings, brain fog, or night sweats in your 40s? These could be the early signs of perimenopause, not just stress or aging. In this episode, Nicole van Hattem explains the first menopause symptoms, midlife hormone changes, and what to do next so you can navigate perimenopause with clarity and confidence. You'll learn: What …

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168 - Perimenopause Starter Pack - hormones, symptoms, treatment, support 6:06

2M ago6:06

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In this very first episode of the Perimenopause Starter Pack, I'm laying the foundation for your midlife journey with clarity and confidence. If you've been wondering what perimenopause really is and how to know if you're in it — this episode is for you. I'll explain the hormonal rollercoaster of oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, why sympt…

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Hot & Healthy Menopause Relaunch 6:06

2M ago6:06

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The Hot & Healthy Menopause podcast is back! 🎙 In this relaunch episode, TEDx Speaker and Licensed Menopause Champion Nicole van Hattem shares her journey through perimenopause, redundancy, retreats, and reinvention — and why menopause is not the end, it's the upgrade. Discover the hidden costs of menopause on health, work, and finances, the power …

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Ep. 166 - How to keep our kids healthy with Alexandra Brewster 48:06

6y ago48:06

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Keeping your children healthy can be tricky, from the common colds and infections, stomach bugs, head lice and mental health - it's more important than ever to get our kids into good habits early and try to treat these kind of ailments as naturally as we can. Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in I…

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Ep. 165 - Is intermittent fasting good for you? with Alexandra Brewster 30:52

6y ago30:52

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Ancient hunter-gatherers didn't have supermarkets, refrigerators or food available year round. As a result, humans have evolved to be able to function without food for extended periods of time. Studies show that intermittent fasting can help you lose weight, improve health and perhaps even live longer. There are various methods and patterns of eati…

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Ep. 164 - The facts about Endometriosis with Alexandra Brewster 41:48

6y ago41:48

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Endometriosis is reported to have cost Australian society around $7.7 billion annually with loss in productivity and direct healthcare costs. It's an incredibly painful and damaging condition that is treatable. If you think you may have some symptoms, please listen to your body and see your healthcare professional. Alexandra Brewster is the Princip…

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Ep. 163 - How to embrace our bodies with Taryn Brumfitt 31:03

6y ago31:03

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It's time for us all to change our mindset around the way we see our bodies and learn to love the body we are in and this week's special guest shares how embracing her body led to a global movement. Taryn Brumfitt is a best selling author and director of the social change documentary Embrace. Her global crusade to end body dissatisfaction has seen …

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Ep. 162 - How a heart-centred lawyer can help your business with Tracey Robinson 1:03:06

6y ago1:03:06

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As a woman running a small business, it's important for you to make sure you don't take shortcuts when it comes to terms and conditions, agreements, policies and documentation that you could be legally liable for. In this episode we meet a lawyer with a difference who can help you make the right decisions in your small business. Tracey Robinson is …

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Ep. 161 - Where profit meets purpose with Sarah Gun 47:49

6y ago47:49

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Where every choice you make in your business not only helps your clients but also the community and those in need. Well it can happen and this week's guest shares her story on how. Sarah Gun is an award winning innovator, disruptor and crusader for a socially equitable world. She is the Founder of GoGo Events and Social Change Headquarters, based i…

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Ep. 160 - Secrets to success on Instagram with Sue B Zimmerman 40:37

6y ago40:37

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If you're struggling to make your mark for your small business on Instagram – you're not alone. And as we find social networks evolving faster than we can keep up – it can seem like a never-ending struggle. But what if I told you we have found a global expert that can help you be the go-to expert in your niche and make Instagram work for your busin…

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Ep. 159 - Ready, Steady, Hot & Healthy with Dominique Rizzo 53:01

6y ago53:01

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This week's guest shares the mindset behind making the most out of food and also following your dreams while you're at it. Dominique Rizzois one of Queensland's leading female chefs who creates purely delicious, healthy and real food recipes that inspire people to make a change for the better while still loving their food. As a Chef, Author and Pre…

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Ep. 158 - What are endocrine-disrupting chemicals doing to us? with Alexandra Brewster 30:17

6y ago30:17

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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals or EDC's are substances in the environment, food sources, personal care products and manufactured products that interfere with the normal function of our body's endocrine system. So what exactly are EDC's doing to us? Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld.…

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Ep. 157 - Supporting the girls, one bra at a time with Jane Holmes 23:49

6y ago23:49

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As a woman there's another layer of complexity where our bodies need a little extra care and personal hygiene – and when you're homeless this becomes a luxury. Jane Holmes is the CEO & Founder of Support the Girls Australia, a charity dedicated to empowering women with dignity and respect – one bra at a time. Jane is driven to support homeless and …

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Ep. 156 - Turn clutter into calm with Rebecca Seng 30:28

6y ago30:28

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Letting go of the overwhelm that comes with having too much stuff and chaos in our home is sometimes what we need to set ourselves free. Rebecca Seng is the Owner and Director of Super Organised who specialises in organising and decluttering and bring calmness to your clutter. She can organise your pantry, wardrobe, downsizing, reclaiming spare roo…

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Ep. 155 - How to make the most of your garden and your food with Renee Bailey 48:29

6y ago48:29

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Creating edible, sustainable gardens and making the most of our garden and our food helps our local economy and our environment and reduces waste and reliance on processed foods. Renee Bailey is the owner and founder of Homegrown – Gourmet, Harvest, Gardens and she wants to change the way we grow shop cook and think about food. She is a qualified p…

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Ep. 154 - How does our gut health impact our mental health? with Alexandra Brewster 45:58

6+ y ago45:58

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The bacteria in your gut may affect your anxiety, mood and depression. So what can we do to improve our gut microbiome and ultimately boost our mental health? Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and midwife working in diverse fields such as ge…

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Ep. 153 - Balance is B.S. with Tamara Loehr 50:30

6+ y ago50:30

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Trying to find balance between all the things we have to juggle in our personal and professional lives and often feeling guilty for not reaching that balance. What if I told you there was a way to blend business and personal lives together without compromising your values? Tamara Loehr is a wife and mother of two who started her first business at t…

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Ep. 152 - Learn to love your legals with Shalini Nandan-Singh 50:04

6+ y ago50:04

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This can leave us wide open to things like scope creep, not getting paid for what we do or doing more than we should for free. It's important to be not just curious and ask questions about the legal aspects of our business, but to love our legals. Shalini Nandan-Singh loves the law and works differently from a traditional legal practice. She's a la…

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Ep. 151 - How you can end modern slavery in Australia with Sally Irwin 46:41

6+ y ago46:41

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Sally Irwin is the Founder of The Freedom Hub with the mission to put an end to human trafficking and slavery within Australian borders. The Freedom exists to help people who have experienced this crime – through their Survivor School they offer survivors long term support with personalised classes to assist them from recovering in trauma. Their ca…

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Ep. 150 - How do we know we have an issue with our thyroid? with Alexandra Brewster 39:16

6+ y ago39:16

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That small butterfly shaped gland in our neck near the base of the throat. So how do we know we have an issue with our thyroid? Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and midwife working in diverse fields such as general surgery, obstetrics, gyna…

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Ep. 149 - From volunteer to CEO - zero to hero with Lucy Bloom 44:47

6+ y ago44:47

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From zero to hero in practically every area of life, there's a lot to learn from and admire when it comes to this week's guest. Lucy Bloom is an award-winning leader, international keynote speaker, mother, consultant and author. She uses her superpowers for writing and speaking about courage, trust, failure, change, maverick thinking, generosity an…

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Ep. 148 - How to spot the signs of domestic violence with Janine Lee 46:14

6+ y ago46:14

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These are the kind of statistics that we simply cannot get comfortable with and something needs to change. Janine Lee is the Founder and CEO of Domestic Violence Business Solutions, she's an experienced criminal investigator and training facilitator. With 24 years industry experience working as a national leading prevention specialist of domestic v…

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Ep. 147 - Creating a good life by following your passion with Leonie Dawson 48:35

6+ y ago48:35

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It takes education, growth, experimentation and the ability to leverage from your strengths. Creating a good life is possible by making your own boundaries and trusting in what makes you shine. Leonie Dawson is an international best-selling author, a CEO who has generated over $10 million in revenue, serial entrepreneur, a mother to 2 beautiful dau…

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Ep. 146 - Balancing your wellbeing through sound with Amanda Mackay 34:53

6+ y ago34:53

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By healing emotions and pain, letting go, forgiving, accepting and appreciating – you can make room for exactly what you want in your life. When energy is balanced, making decisions and creating the life you want is more than a possibility – and it all starts with sound. Amanda Mackay is a second generation healer who focuses on Sound Healing and E…

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Ep. 145 - A pause of sorts - Perimenopause vs Menopause with Alexandra Brewster 39:12

6+ y ago39:12

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The truth is that what we are going through is completely natural and normal and is to be celebrated as yet another stage in our life, not a disease. So how can we progress through this pause of sorts with grace? Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered …

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Ep. 144 - The power of silence and stillness with Danu Lunch 39:52

6+ y ago39:52

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In the fast paced world of a woman in small business, it can be easy to overload ourselves in all the roles needed to keep a business afloat and lose sight of who we are and how to keep it simple. Amidst the pace and chaos we lose touch with how important it is to ensure we have stillness and silence in our day – so how powerful is silence? Danu Ly…

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Ep. 143 - It's time to advance women in business with Andrea Anderson 37:45

6+ y ago37:45

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Imagine a TEDx Talk format with True entrepreneurial women from different backgrounds, ethnicities, ages and expertise, passionately sharing with you, hidden treasures uncovered from their business experiences. Be empowered, inspired and confidently take action, knowing you are not alone in your journey of Female Entrepreneurship. Andrea Anderson i…

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Ep. 142 - Is balance possible as a Mum and Business Owner? with Lisa Johnson 37:57

6+ y ago37:57

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As a Mother it can be a tough gig when you have competing priorities and the guilt can creep in. In this episode we learn that devoting energy to a holistic way of life can mean you get greater balance of your time, your presence, your business and your family. Lisa Johnson is a registered Psychologist and the owner of Engagement Psychology based i…

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Ep. 141 - How can busy women get more sleep? with Alexandra Brewster 20:18

6+ y ago20:18

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As busy women in small business, the amount of sleep we get isn't always ideal and it can impact pretty much everything that happens in our health and in our day. So how can busy women get more sleep? Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hands Natural Health Centre in Ipswich Qld. She spent 25 years as a registered nurse and mi…

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Ep. 140 - Dress for success with less stress with Elizabeth Zielinski 27:11

6+ y ago27:11

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Our Style is more than just what we wear each day – it's how we feel and how we present ourselves. Finding the fashion that works for your shape, colour, personality and your business can play a big part in your confidence and self esteem. Elizabeth Zielinski is the owner of Styled by Elizabeth and she provides a range of services to help you look …

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Ep. 139 - Health & Fitness is the Business with Vicki Black 53:53

6+ y ago53:53

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Have you ever wanted to work with a personal trainer on your health and fitness? That's great – but make sure you do your research and find a trainer that's right for you – not all trainers are the same. In this episode we catchup with a holistic trainer with a difference who will change your life. Vicki Black owns Ascent Health & Fitness and is a …

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Ep. 138 - Networking that works for you with Julie Bannister 31:40

6+ y ago31:40

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As a woman in small business it is vital to get out from behind social media and get out and grow your network through developing meaningful relationships, strong collaborations and support to get you through your everyday challenges. Networking that works for you is all about working smarter not harder and should be factored in to your business gr…

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Ep. 137 - Hormones, health & healing with Alexandra Brewster 47:47

6+ y ago47:47

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Hormones play a big part in our overall holistic health. As busy, striving women in small business dealing with the juggle struggle, it's important you take care of yourself and particularly take action when something just doesn't seem right with your hormones – it can change your life! Alexandra Brewster is the Principal Naturopath at Healing Hand…

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Ep. 136 - From the brink of burnout to business breakthrough with Hanan El Basha 57:56

6+ y ago57:56

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If you dream of having a business that is joy to work in and has room to grow and doesn't sacrifice your well being and leave you burnt out then this episode is for you. Hanan El Basha works with entrepreneurs who want to balance their lives while running a prospering business. She has 20 years of experience and qualifications and worked with small…

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Ep. 135 - Self-promotion is not a dirty word with Amanda Pulford 32:15

6+ y ago32:15

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Do you shy away from self promotion, crippled with imposter syndrome or just got a really bad case of comparisonitis? You're not alone – many prominent, successful women are just like you. Women in small business need to stand up and own it. Self promotion is not a dirty word. Amanda Pulford has been nationally recognised and awarded for her streng…

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Ep. 134 - Is success in the genes? with Sharna Clermont 31:42

6+ y ago31:42

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Are you ready to step forward with confidence to create the business and life you really want? Well what would you say if I told you it was all in your genes? No – not the ones you're wearing – your DNA. There's an inner blueprint we will translate in this episode so that you can honour your energy, your flow and your goals to ultimately fast track…

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Ep. 133 - How to get interviewed on a podcast with Nicole van Hattem 31:53

6+ y ago31:53

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Believe it or not there is a strategy behind how to get interviewed on a podcast and make sure it's the right podcast for you. In this episode we are going to explore how to get interviewed on a podcast, in a podcast interview! Nicole van Hattem is the CEO and Founder of Hot & Healthy in Business and is also a Visibility Strategist and will be join…