In today’s episode Crystal and I are going to take some time to reflect on the year that was 2015.

We both had a lot adventures and fun last year. But naturally, there’s been some trials and tribulations as well!  

We’ll also give you a sneak peak into some of our personal goals for 2016!

We chat about:

• Our road trip down the east coast of the South Island of NZ


• How our approach to food and they way we eat has changed over the last year


• Moving away from the “paleo” label, still following the principals of eating real food and bringing it back to what works for us personally


• Reducing anxiety around food reactions and intolerances


• Improving relationships with food


• Crystal’s been dealing with elevated thyroid antibodies


• Impact of stress on appetite and autoimmune


• Making conscious choices around ‘green travel’ – Jo’s been biking to work and utilising car share schemes


• Jo’s reflects on her yoga practice


• Crystal started kickboxing again


• Incorporating self care and relaxation practices to manage stress


• Trying out Floatation in a floatation tank


• Crystal tried out Faster EFT tapping and recognises the benefits of going home and spending time with family


• Jo made progress with her endometriosis, using acupuncture and chiro


• Jo has been able to move away from using pain medication for her endo and manage pain and symptoms naturally


• Crystal is learning how to manage tasks, projects and her to-do list more effectively using a whiteboard and 3 most important tasks with rewards


• Jo’s been delving into her personal values and what it means to be authentic


• Prioritising time out for yourself and quality interactions with others


• Being more compassionate towards yourself, Jo’s expectations of herself and investigating motivations


• We dive more deeply into mindfulness


• Jo’s been doing post-graduate studies in business management and leadership


• Using ‘reframing’ techniques to help you move through work situations


• Crystal is now working full-time on Ecology Skincare, launched a baby product and another podcast called Mind Body Beauty


• Our plans and intentions for 2016, with this podcast and beyond


• Morning routines, travel, new Ecology products, accountability groups, self care and gut health

Ecology Replenishing Mineral Bath Salt with Epsom Salt and Dead Sea Salt

Links

• That Paleo Show: Our chat with Dr Brett Hill Episode 127


• Ecology Skincare: Replenishing Mineral Bath Salts


• Crystal’s local Floatation Centre: The Private Sea


• [VIDEO]: How to manage your To-Do List in a more fun and rewarding way


• TPS 41: Ancestral Workplace Wellness with Brad Norris from Synergy Health


• TPS 56: Self Compassion 


• Mind Body Beauty Podcast


• [eBook]: Natural Skincare Secrets for Women with Sensitive Skin


• Key Person of Influence