Womxn Things: The Podcast womxnthings

Have you set your 2022 New Year's Resolutions? 
 
In today's episode, Kara and Kirsten are joined by Life & Mindset Coach, Billie Forbes. Billie shares with us her thoughts on New Year's Resolutions, insights on how to become a more resilient person and how to foster a more positive mindset for a happier & better life.
 
This episode is a must listen to learn the tricks of the trade on how to think more positively and bring more joy into your daily life.
 
Be sure to follow Billie on Instagram @boundbybliss 
 
For more information or to contact Womxn Things: The Podcast, you can email us on womxnthings@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on our social media channels @womxnthings @pcosnutritionist.kara @kirstenhealth

If you are honest, how is your relationship with eating, food and your body?
 
In today's episode, Kara and Kirsten are joined by Non-Diet Nutritionist, Nina Kingsford-Smith. Nina shares with us her clinical insights on why 95% of diets fail in the first 2 years, the effects that dieting has on our ability to listen to our bodies own intrinsic cues, and how to notice some of the hangover effects that dieting has and how it can contribute to a complicated relationship with food.
 
This episode is a must listen to if you have ever dieted, feel anxious around food, or are looking for some tips on how to foster a more positive relationship with your body. 
 
Be sure to follow Nina on Instagram @healthyhappeningswithnina or contact her through her website www.ninakingsfordsmith.com.au
 
Resources mentioned during the episode: 
Non-diet and body image resources by Nina Kingsford-Smith - http://www.ninakingsfordsmith.com.au/healthyhappenings/myfavouriteresources
How to respond to diet talk by Alissa Rumsey - https://alissarumsey.com/how-to-respond-to-diet-talk/ 
 
If you found this episode distressing or triggering then we would like to encourage your to seek further support and know that you don't have to go through this alone. The following. webpages have links to helplines where you can speak with a trained professional - 
Australia - https://butterfly.org.au/ 
United Kingdom - https://www.lifeworkscommunity.com/eating-disorders-treatment/guide-to-uk-free-eating-disorders-helplines 
Canada - https://nedic.ca/
 
For more information or to contact Womxn Things: The Podcast, you can email us on womxnthings@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on our social media channels @womxnthings @pcosnutritionist.kara @kirstenhealth

Breathwork, it's all the hype lately, but what exactly is it and why should you do it?
 
Kirsten and Kara are back with season 2 of Womxn Things The Podcast and in today's episode are joined by chef, author and entrepreneur Mira Manek. They will be discussing the power of deep breathing and principles of Ayurvedic medicine, and how each of these things can be used to improve your life, health and wellbeing.
 
With loads of takeaway tips, information, and a quick and simple breathwork practice you can try at home, this is a not-to-be-missed episode. To find out more about the practices discussed in this episode, visit Mira online at miramakek.com / chiabymira.com or on Instagram on @miramanek
 
(mentioned in episode: Kundalini yoga, AnulomVilom, Pranayama, Kapalbhati)
 
For more information or to contact Womxn Things: The Podcast, you can email us on womxnthings@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on our social media channels @womxnthings @fempowered_health @kirstenhealth

Have you ever wondered about how hormonal birth control might be affecting your body, hormones and fertility? 
 
Kirsten and Kara are back with season 2 of Womxn Things The Podcast and are covering in today's episode how hormonal birth control works, the effects it has on our bodies, hormones and fertility, the pros and the cons, and how to support your body whilst using it or if you are considering coming off it.
 
With loads of takeaway tips, information, and myth-busting about hormonal birth control, this episode is one not to be missed for anyone in their menstruating years. 
 
For more information or to contact Womxn Things: The Podcast, you can email us on womxnthings@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on our social media channels @womxnthings @fempowered_health @kirstenhealth 
 
Book recommendations mentioned in the podcast:  
How The Pill Changes Everything: Your Brain on Birth Control By Dr Sarah Hill - on Instagram @sarahehillphd 
 
Beyond the Pill by Dr Jolene Brighton - on Instagram @drjolenebrighten
 
Special Mention - 
The glucose goddess for blood balancing tips, information and education - follow on Instagram @glucosegoddess

What is PMS? Is it normal? What can you do about it? When should you seek help? These are all common questions that so many women just don't know the answer to.
 
In this season’s final episode, Kara and Kirsten are breaking down why three-quarters of women have or have had PMS symptoms in their life and discuss some simple changes you can make today to reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life. 
 
If you would like to start tracking your cycle today for a better understanding of your body and your symptoms then you can download this free period tracker chart here:
 
https://www.fempoweredhealth.com/pms-cycle-charting-guide
 
For more information or to contact Womxn Things: The Podcast, you can email us on womxnthings@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on our social media channels @womxnthings @fempowered_health @kickstart_with_kirsten

How well do you communicate your wants and needs when it comes to sex and pleasure? 
 
In today's episode, Kara and Kirsten are joined by holistic sexual and feminine wellbeing expert, Melissa Vranjes, and will be discussing all things, sex. Melissa will explain how to communicate effectively, express your desires and connect better intimately with your partner. She will also be discussing the importance of self-pleasure in order to learn and fully understand what really gets you going in the bedroom. 
 
For more information or to contact Womxn Things: The Podcast, you can email us on womxnthings@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on our social media channels @womxnthings @fempowered_health @kickstart_with_kirsten @melissavranjes