This episode only just skimmed the surface of what I wanted to explore with Kate.. Kate is known on the 'gram for her slogan "Came from the Crossfit, stayed for the sex". She's honest, raw + relatable.. But also bloody good at getting to the point when it comes to understanding what you want + the reality to getting there. In this episode: Crossfit community + nutrition Learn your real hunger cues Being neutral when it comes to your body How fears + insecurities play into how we see...

Jess is one of those super-human women wearing all the hats. Mum of 3 under 5yo. Family business. ... Loves a glass of bubbles. After gaining 25kg after baby no. 1, was determined to do all the things to get back to feeling herself after baby. When Jess came to me six months ago sick of trying to wing it and not get the results that she was trying so hard for, everything about her body had changed, her cycle, her skin, her energy, hormones... she was sick of it not making sense + sick...

Life update + the red flag that came with it. Stress is a sneaker lil' sucker. It's all good, until it's not. We push through until we break, then wonder how we got there. I caught my red flag (no appetite) and this ep dives into why it's important we give our red flags the attention they (we) deserve. Find me on instagram @melaniekaye_

Women have been told FOR YEARS that eating less is the only way they are going to achieve the bodies that they want. Yet somewhere in that we're heavier than ever, in more pain than we imaged adulthood would bring, and just frickn' confused about who's telling the truth when it comes to weight loss. 1200 calories is a number we've felt safe with for years. It's time to bust it open + look at why 1200 calories isn't a magic number, what we can do about starting to feel f*****g good. Why...

We LOVE to over complicate things. Maybe it's a female thing. Maybe it's part of our star sign. Maybe it's our brain trying to piece together the 10 opposition opinions you've heard in your lifetime in the name of health and wellbeing. How do we un-complicate the basic's and help ourselves feel GOOD? Using what we already have + know. This episode gives you a sneak peak inside the Her Advantage membership + our discussions for January 2023. The activity: Score yourself on a...

The words "You have PCOS" is one of the most confusing, unsettling + upsetting phrases a woman can hear. Especially when it's followed by "it's important you watch your weight". Hello - like we weren't already doing that? In this episode, Des + I chat about the journey from PCOS diagnosis to navigating all the information available and landing on discovering what's right for you. Connect with Des on the 'gram here.

The highest form of self care doesn't come in a woman's ability to buy herself flowers or taking herself dancing, it's investing the time to understand how her body reads. No body is going to "teach you" this stuff better than you can do it for yourself. This podcast isn't going to give you the step by step methods Jess uses.. But it sure will give you insight into the freedom charting your cycle can bring. To kick off the 2023 Her Advantage Podcast year I'm chatting with Charting with...

They say happiness is an inside job, but how do you start to work on the inside when your own reflection causes you pain? Katy is one of the most radiant personalities you’ll find on the ‘gram. So it was obvious that I chat with her about how she does it, and coaches others to do the same. This episode does come with a warning… E21 of the Her Advantage podcast will have you seeing yourself in a whole new light and possibly enrolling in a local hip-hop class or moving cross country. Other...

So often as women we see radiance in other women + rarely in ourselves. Especially when we are going through a period of not feeling crash hot on ourselves. Is it something they're born with? Is it something they develop? Ruby believes a radiant character is by design. Emerging your radiant character isn't about how to keep up to date with the latest trends, your radiant character is finding the things that bring the radiance out of you. Ruby Marsh instagram Creator club website +...

Billions of dollars each year get spent in the name of ‘wellness’.  How can such a lucrative industry be causing so many physical + mental health issues?  Megan + I connected via the gram a few years ago over a mutual “wwwwhat-tf” is this.  By the time we’d connected we’d been in the industry for over 15 years, eating + moving to standards we were told were good for us.  Yet our bodies + minds were not feeling it.  In E19 Megan + I chat about how she went from eating disorder to body...

We learn a lot from art. We learn that our view of a piece is different from someone else's - and neither are wrong. We learn that individuality + expression is key in successful pieces. We learn that not everyone has the same taste - it doesn't make it bad art. We learn that it's common practices to build on pieces and watch them evolve. The list goes on. It was these things that prompted me to get inside of artist, Wyethe Smallish. An American artist drawing real bodies on our...

Let me introduce you to the anti-lecturer; Justin Wiseman. If we told you that everything was put in this universe for good reason, would you believe us? Or would you sit there and list the things you don't see a purpose for? Things like: Resentment Blame Pain Judgement Gluten This episode is definitely going to challenge your level of awareness + openness. Sit back and enjoy the ride.

You're too much and not enough at the same time. Jeans shopping is your worst nightmare. Your arms look funny unless they're in a specific style shirt. You admire women with confidence + grace. You're quick to give complements but feel like there's ants in your pants when they're given to you. Because the reality of it feel so foreign. Body image + confidence in ourselves has to start somewhere. Anna is my bff, actor + writer - so who better to chat with about the journey of the...

Creator of The Warrior School + host of the Warrior school podcast - Amy Bowe is changing the relationship women have with their bodies. You might even say she's OBSESSED. Amy believe's women know what they want + have spent decades trying to get there, there's just one thing missing.. Building a strong relationship with their bodies, food + training. We also discuss the idea of designing your metaphorical table.. The table where strong + inspiring women sit at to help you on your...

Before you jump into bed with us let's get one thing straight.. Sleep is a non-negotiable when it comes to health. Carla hasn't always been a sleep coach. It was after some big life challenges that Carla realised there was a big underlying factor to health that no one was talking about.. or no one was talking about in a proactive sense. This episode covers: The silent effects of poor sleep Quick fixes + caffeine Nutrition, exercise + timing. Having another body in the bed. Share...

The way you speak about yourself + the things you do in life - matters. Learning + growing as an adult is HARD. And so is starting to talk about it... It's really easy to talk about how bad we are at something or just to state that you're bad at it. But what is it really doing to our confidence? I'd love if you shared the skill you're currently learning with me on the gram! @melaniekaye_

Our energy isn't something we pay much attention to, except when we don't have any. I know this because it was me not so long ago. So where do we get energy to feel ENERGISED? In this episode I chat about: 3 different sources of energy Their relationship with each other Where we might lose our energy Let me know via instagram what your biggest take away way! 'Til next time, Mel

If your weight, diet + exercise status doesn't define your health... what does? The problem with using these 3 things to define your health is it usually involves an "either or" situation or labelling yourself as good or bad. We can definitely USE these three things in regaining our relationship with health but there are other ways to define health. In this episode I introduce you to NINE different ways to start measuring and defining your health. Share your take aways with me on the...

"Stop letting people who are at war with themselves, drain your energy." This quote popped up on Bri's instagram + I instantly knew there was a conversation to be had. There's two sides to this: Deflecting that if someone is unhappy in themselves, that it's a them problem. Understanding why we were triggered in the first place. Bri is a high performance coach, and we're not just talking sports starts and CEO's. We are talking the type of people who give it their all, and find...

Is anyone really immune to the funk? You know, the dark, heavy mood that makes you believe all the mean things we say to ourselves? You might have another name for it. But for me, it's affectionately known as the funk. So let's talk about how we can acknowledge the funk + move through it quicker, rather than let it sit and fester. In this episode you'll find: The difference between being in it and acknowledging it How do identify it The habits that show up with it How to to get...

If we know we can't heal in the same environment that made us sick, what are the first steps to changing that environment when you don't know where to start? Solo episode today! As i explain 5 main points to ponder as you start your health journey. You may be freshly diagnosed, have been uncomfortable for a while, or just sick of nothing you do working in the long term... These points will help you take lasting steps in understanding whats best for you, your body + those around you....

Developing a solutions based mindset can be super tricky when you feel like you have no way out or feel like you are constantly being knocked down. This chat came about because Ang has one of most infection solutions based mindsets I've ever come across and I wanted to dig deep on her secrets, however I came to discover that hasn't always been the case! Ang is a copywriter, Mum, wife, + lover of all things bright... Who came to a bit of a fork in the road when she hit 40. In this episode...

Death + grief appear differently in each culture, country + age bracket.. But how can we become more comfortable + open to holding the space for possibly uneasy conversations with those around us? Anna Lindner, actor, writer, and overall damn-good-human, is on a mission to educate + embrace (+ perhaps even bring a little joy) to the current conversations around death + grieving. In this chat you'll find: The unexpected mental health benefits in walking with a friend Observing the...

Unpopular opinion - your rehabilitation journey with an injury can be fun + inspiring. Alex from AOK physio in WA chats with me on this episode about her journey to creating an inspiring space, how she makes rehab fun + the questions your physio (or allied health) should be asking to get lasting results. We also cover: Realistic rehab timelines Her romantic proposal How to break through ideas of pre + post injury identity Physical + invisible signals your body is giving you during...

Solo episode! Just you and me, for 15 minutes. Little life update: saying goodbye to my little mate. The pivotal point in my life and the quote that changed my health forever. How understanding this quote helped me hold my grief to an advantage. If you enjoyed this episode, or had a little ahuh moment I'd LOVE to hear it, so please share it with me here on instagram. The organisation I fostered Mr Balls through - Safe Pets, Safe Families. (They are only based in South Australia)....