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Up Your Total Glow is all about guiding, supporting and empowering YOU to fall in love with your amazing body and healthy-licious life! I share in this podcast health, nutrition and fitness hacks that will allow you to uncover a more glowing, feel-good version of yourself. Instead of focusing on restrictions this podcast is all about discovering a self-loving approach toward the healthy you that is leaving the dieting mindset, self-blame and punishment behind. This podcast is there to lift the total of you - body, mind and soul - up and empower you with a combination of sound specialist knowledge and many years of personal and professional experince, so you can reach your health and feel-good goals with ease one action step at a time. You were born to feel incredibly wonderful and live your best life, this podcast is intented to help you do so! www.ithriveforhealth.com
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Eating healthy but still not feeling nourished? This episode explores the deeper Ayurvedic truth: it’s not just about food — it’s about absorption and your relationship with yourself. Discover: ✨ why “perfect eating” can still feel off ✨ how your relationship with food mirrors your relationship with yourself ✨ what blocks true nourishment ✨ simple ways to eat for better digestion and energy Includes a short guided reset to support digestion and receiving. ✨ Start here https:...
In this warm and uplifting New Year episode, I guide you through beginning the year the Ayurvedic way — by honouring the season you’re actually living in. Whether you’re in winter in the Northern Hemisphere or summer with me here in Australia, this episode will help you start gently, wisely, and in harmony with your body. You’ll hear personal stories, humour, and powerful coaching reflections as we explore: ✨ why the season matters more than the calendar ✨ how to set intentions ba...
These soft, blurry days between Christmas and New Year are actually one of the most healing times of the entire year — and Ayurveda loves them. In this cosy and grounding episode, I guide you through a gentle reflection ritual that helps you digest the year, release emotional clutter, celebrate what you’ve done well, and transition into the New Year without pressure or overwhelm. You’ll learn: • why this Vata-Kapha window is perfect for rest + reflection • how to let go gent...
In this heartfelt Christmas episode, I offer gentle Ayurvedic guidance for navigating one of the most emotionally charged times of the year. Whether you’re feeling lonely, overwhelmed, triggered by family dynamics, grieving, overstimulated or simply tender-hearted — this episode is here to hold you with warmth, compassion and a soft touch of humour. We explore: • why emotions intensify at Christmas • how your doshas influence your reactions • simple boundaries that pro...
In this episode, we explore the magic of the evening rhythm — why Ayurveda places so much importance on how we end the day, and how a nurturing nightly routine can transform your sleep, stress levels, and inner balance. I share a few cosy personal stories (including my once “too-short evening problem,” evenings with my hubby, dog, and occasionally our highness the cat), and why evenings have become sacred for me — especially since having children. You’ll learn practical Ayurvedic evening ritu...
In this warm and gently humorous pre-Christmas episode, I guide you through three of the most common holiday challenges: overwhelm, stress, and overeating. If you feel scattered, tired, emotional, pulled in a thousand directions, or suddenly craving every sweet thing in existence — you are not alone, and nothing is wrong with you. You’re simply human… and it’s December. Through compassionate Ayurvedic wisdom, relatable real-life stories and one or two laugh-with-me moments, I show you h...
In this episode, we explore the foundational Ayurvedic principle of healing through opposites — a simple and powerful way to bring balance back into your body, mind, and emotions. You’ll learn how to recognise the early signs of imbalance (before they become bigger issues) and how to gently rebalance Vata, Pitta, and Kapha using practical day-to-day adjustments. I share relatable personal stories, soft humour, and client experiences to help you understand how this ancient wisdom fits be...
In this episode, I guide you through a gentle yet transformative introduction to the three Ayurvedic doshas — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — the unique energies that shape your body, mind, emotions, and daily tendencies. You’ll hear personal stories, client examples, and loving humour as I help you understand how these energies show up in real life — in your digestion, mood, energy, and even your habits. We explore what each dosha looks like in balance and out of balance, so you can begin to recog...
In this episode, I share how I went from seeing routines as boring and restrictive to realizing that rhythm is true freedom. Through my own Ayurvedic journey, I discovered that aligning with nature’s cycles brings more energy, clarity, and calm than any amount of “doing more” ever could. I’ll walk you through what Dinacharya—Ayurveda’s daily rhythm—really means and how small, gentle shifts can completely transform your day. You’ll also hear some real-life stories, a few laughs, and my favouri...
Episode 1 – Coming Home to My Natural Rhythms (Welcome Back Episode) After a little pause, Up Your Total Glow is back — and more aligned than ever. In this episode, I’m sharing what led me to slow down, refocus, and realign my work and life with the beautiful wisdom of Ayurveda. I open up about my own Vata–Pitta tendencies (yes, the part of me that wants to do all the things at once!) and how honoring my natural rhythms became an act of deep self-care and integrity. I also gently introduce th...
In this interview, I am speaking with the wonderful Sarah Wilson. Sarah is a Podcaster and Wellness Coach and, on a mission, to empower other mums to prioritize their own self-care. Sarah shares with us how she suffered a heart attach at age 42 and had to learn the hard way why we must make self-care a priority if we are serious about our own health and vitality. Sarah’s story is raw, unfiltered and reflective of life’s inherent messiness. If you are ready to embrace life’s chaos and find bea...
In this episode, I am speaking with the amazing Lea Dombrowski. Lea is a Holistic Health Coach and Nutritionist who specializes in gut health, hormone balance, fitness and functional medicine. Lea is on a mission to help women heal from things like bloating and acne naturally so they can finally find strength and confidence in their bodies. She uses nutrition, fitness, lifestyle changes and functional medicine for a holistic approach that addresses the person a whole. This interview is a must...
In this episode, I am speaking with the brilliant Duncan Bhaskaran Brown. Duncan is a Speaker, Author, and Morris Dancer and is obsessed with spreading awareness around alcohol abuse and addiction. Duncan is on a mission to empower you and anyone around you to break free from the bondages of alcohol and live an empowered, healthy, happy, fulfilled and joyful life. In this very beautiful interview, among many other things Duncan shares with us his own journey and how he went from drinkin...
In this episode, I am speaking with the absolutely awesome Logan Hufford. Logan is a Thought Leader who walks his talk - plus he is an incredibly wonderful human being and role model to his children and others who are serious about breaking free from the chains of addiction to porn. In this very empowering interview, Logan shares with us his journey with porn addiction, how he actively destroyed his life and hurt the people he loves the most and how he freed himself from this dest...
In this episode, I am speaking with the incredible Matthieu Mehuys. Matthieu is an upcoming award-winning author and passionate landscape architect. In this beautiful interview, he shares his journey from a family farm in Belgium to regenerative farm practices that has led him to believe that landscape architecture can indeed change the world. Matthieu is on a mission to empower individuals to create spaces that foster biodiversity, restore ecosystems and reverse climate change. As if this wa...
In this episode, I am speaking with the wonderful Marina Pearson. Marina is a bestselling author and speaker. Marina is very passionate about helping you to live the life you were designed for and break free from codependency and people-pleasing tendencies. This interview is a must-listen for everyone who wants to live their bestm most abundant life and experience thriving relationships with self and others. Please enjoy! Links: Website: https://www.marinapearson.com/ Facebook: https://www.f...
In this week’s episode, I am speaking with the absolutely brilliant Dr. Robert Thompson. Dr. Thompson is an Integrative Medicine and Oncology Doctor and he is passionate about exposing the “lies” and misinformation that are perpetuated by healthcare professionals. Among many other things, Dr. Robert Thompson shares with us why potassium is the most important mineral in our physiology, why almost all vitamin C supplements are harmful, why the Ferritin level is the most important of all b...
In this week’s episode, I am speaking with the absolutely beautiful Lisa Sugarman. Lisa is a renowned published author, columnist, storyteller, counselor, mental health advocate and amazing woman. She believes that there is strength and healing found within our shared experiences, which is why she is committed to sharing her story of life after loss. In this interview, Lisa shares of course her own story with us, she speaks about why it is ok to not be okay. She talks about how to help someon...
In this episode, I am speaking with Kalyani Hauswirth-Jain, who is a Master Yoga Teacher Trainer. Kalyani shares with us how to practice yoga off the mat, she speaks about the importance of our body, mind, connection. We speak about self-care, our nervous system and why self-regulation when practiced with a certain mindset can change your life. This interview, is a must-listen for you if you are looking to bring your yoga training to the next level. Links: Website: www.arhantayoga.org Faceb...
In this episode I am speaking with the amazing Dr Eddie O’Connor who is the go-to expert in peak performance, professional speaker, author and sport psychologist. Eddie is on a mission to help you to break through your barriers and reach your highest potential. In this interview, Eddie speaks, among many other things, about positive thinking, perfectionism, anxiety and how sport psychology can help you to improve your performance in any area of your life. If you would like to maximize your pe...
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