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Dr Kirsty Seward(#44) Welcome Back…Hello Season 2!Welcome back…it’s been a while!How has it been over a year since I launched an episode (it went so fast!)?! Well I am back and so ready to dive into season 2 with you.In this short intro episode, I dive into:-What’s been happening in business – the changes I’ve made – and how I can support you!-Some life updates (including how I’ve been having some fun while challenging myself to grow)-What you can expect for season 2 of the podcast-How you can help s...2025-07-3007 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#43) Navigating emotional eating + transforming your eating habits with Joshua HillisJosh and I connected via Instagram over 12 months ago and it’s surreal that this episode is finally happening! Josh Hillis is an eating skills coach who is helping people transform their relationship with food. He has accumulated 20 years of coaching experience and authored not one, but two books!In this episode we cover...-Josh's journey from fitness and meal plans to studying psychology to better support his clients-Why meal plans only work for a small portion of the population-The way emotional eating shows up in day to day life (eg. st...2024-02-2153 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#42) How to manifest the best possible outcome (for anything!)In this episode, I delve into the profound concept of transforming your mindset, highlighting how your thoughts intricately shape your reality. I discuss the underlying factors driving your thoughts towards worst-case scenarios and offer guidance on harnessing the power of gratitude and visualization. Through practical strategies and insightful reflections, I aim to provide you with the tools to adopt a more positive, empowered mindset...embrace the belief that "the best possible outcome is always unfolding for me"...and be open to receiving it!In this episode I cover...-How often do we jump to the...2024-02-1624 min
Claare Ny Gael - Manx RadioClaare ny Gael 4th February 2024After seeing Rev Robert Brown conducting a service at St Matthew's, Dorothy Wordsworth now goes to call on him and his family. As well as her account of their home, we also hear from a famous son of the family, Hugh Stowell Brown, as he recalls the house in New Bond Street in Douglas.
In our translation into the Manx Gaelic of Dracula, Jonathan Harker returns to Purfleet. He finds his wife, Mina, rather pale. She is now to be kept out of the matter, but all try to make act normally before Jonathan explains what he...2024-02-0449 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#41) Hello 2024...This is not the year to play small!And we're back...welcome 2024! I'm feeling there is a big energy this year - this is not the year to play small! In this episode I cover...-How I feel 2023 played out - and what did I learn -A life update and what I'm bringing for you in 2024-It's time to engage your curiosity to discover who you are-Why no-one else in the world is qualified to be YOU-The impact of a JOURNAL practice - it's your own story!Plus I share some powerful reflection prompts for...2024-01-2315 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#40) Heart surgery, a stroke and the courage to step into a new path with Jack Di TommasoAfter spending his first 22 years in Brisbane and changing careers paths twice, Jack is the owner of BFT Newcastle. In our conversation we dive into Jacks lived experience of open heart surgery at 9 years old and being told his childhood dream of playing footy was over. We also discuss the courage and trust it takes to relocate and start a new chapter, the positive impact of having a mentor in your life and the unexpected outcomes of opening a gym. TRIGGER warning - in this episode we do talk about stroke - if you've experienced a stroke o...2023-12-3043 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#39) Hormones, stress and your gut health with Fran DargavilleFran Dargaville is a Functional Nutritionist with a Masters Degree in Human Nutrition, specialising in Gut Health. She aims to empower people to take control of their health with real food and lifestyle shifts. She believes you’re not stuck with your symptoms - they are simply messages from the body that something is out of balance. She does the detective work to get to the root cause of frustrating symptoms like bloating, burning and belly pain, to bring the body back into balance for life. In this episode we cover...-The 'diet cul...2023-10-2054 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#38) How to step into your ultimate power with Laura CorcoranLaura is an empowering holistic psychologist, and her soul mission is to change the world by sharing everything that has completely changed her own life - so you too can transform your life! She is a true gift to this world and is a women who completely embodies what she preaches. She has supported 100s of both men and women, allowing them to step into their ULTIMATE power, and discover who they are at their core. One of my favourite moments in our conversation was when Laura spoke about taking radical responsibility for our life and dropped...2023-10-0350 min
High Vibe & Healthy: Gut Health | Functional Nutrition | Whole Foods#158: Breast Implant Illness with Dr Kirsty SewardThe potential downsides of breast implant surgery are not widely discussed and therefore are often overlooked. Breast augmentation surgery can lead to the onset of a range of health issues, including fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, depression, and joint pain, collectively known as “Breast Implant Illness”. While there is limited data on the condition, as it is not classified as an official diagnosis just yet, many women are coming forward to share their experiences. In this week's episode, we’re chatting with Dr Kirsty Seward, a Behavior Scientist, Dietitian and Body Image Coach with over a decade of experi...2023-09-1251 min
Life After MenopauseReshaping Your Reality: Psychological Strategies for Shifting Limiting Beliefs with Dr Kirsty SewardBody image, overeating, bingeing, overexercising, self image, they all go hand in hand. You can't change any of them permanently without getting to the reasons behind the beliefs that cause that behaviour
Self-awareness and understanding one's emotional relationship with food play a pivotal role. Recognising triggers, such as stress, boredom, or emotional eating patterns, allows us to develop healthier coping mechanisms.
But how do we recognise those behaviours?
Dr Kirsty Seward is fascinated by behavioural change, why some of it works, why most of it doesn't and how do we as individuals find what...2023-08-0852 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#37) Navigating your explant surgery with Dr Amanda Savage BrownDr. Amanda Savage Brown is a torchbearer for women navigating the psychosocial side of breast implants. She draws from her life’s work in women’s health as a scientist and psychotherapist. In 2018, her personal life and professional expertise aligned as she moved through her explant journey and witnessed countless women battling the mental, emotional, and social challenges of breast implant removal. To address these overlooked needs, she authored Busting Free, the award-winning and first self-help book for women who are considering, moving through, or recovering from explant. Its readers emerge with an unshakeable self-acceptance practice they can use for...2023-07-101h 08
Dr Kirsty Seward(#36) Becoming your own bestfriend with Katie FordKatie Ford is a mindset and motivation coach for women, author of two books, podcaster, solo mum to 2 boys - and an all round incredible human. She is the EMBODIMENT of becoming your own bestfriend! Through this conversation Katie shares her journey to tap dancing on stage to raise money for cancer and how she nolonger waits for the 'right' time to do the next thing.My favourite quote from this conversation with Katie is..."I constantly want to surprise myself, and that means that I'm constantly going to put myself in uncomfortable situations, and...2023-06-261h 04
Life UncutBreast Implant Illness & Explant Surgery - with Dr Kirsty SewardHey Lifers, First up, Laura set herself on fire at a surprise wedding where she had special duties and spoiler, one of them wasn't setting off the fire alarms! Ben finally met Britt's family. Britt might have some competition from her nan... and she also might want to find some new accommodation options for when she visits Port Macquarie. Then we are talking boobs! Joining us today to speak about her own personal experiences of breast implant illness and explant surgery is Dr Kirsty Seward. Kirsty had breast augmentation...2023-06-191h 17
Dr Kirsty Seward(#35) Explant chats: Jade DrewWelcome to the first episode of 'Explant Chats', a side series where I invite women to bravely share their own unique breast implant illness (BII) + explant journey with you. Hearing women share their stories is so powerful, and if it wasn't for the women before me who bravely shared their journey, I wouldn't be where I am today. From these 'Explant Chats' episodes I hope to continue to raise awareness of BII and to even help you on your own BII journey, no matter where you're at 💕Meet Jade Drew, a loving mum, a passionate lif...2023-05-291h 19
Dr Kirsty Seward(#34) 'Fixed' vs 'Growth' mindsetToday we're diving deep into a topic that can have a profound impact on your personal growth and well-being..."fixed" versus "growth" mindset...In this episode you will learn, The definition of a 'fixed' mindset and a 'growth' mindsetReal world examples of how each mindset may impact the way you interact and view the worldHow do these mindsets manifest when making healthy lifestyle changes specifically around nutrition, exercise, and body image?Why curiosity and acceptance are key elements of 'growth' mindsetHow self-awareness + reflection is key to shifting into a growth mindsetTwo practices that can help you r...2023-05-0628 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#33) Who do you surround yourself with?You've probably heard the famous saying "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with"...but does this hold true? ✨ In this episode you will learn, HOW and WHY the people we surround ourselves with do influence our behaviours, attitudes and beliefsthe impact of surrounding yourself with 'fixed' vs 'growth' mindset humanswhy factors such as 'values & goals', 'positive mindset', 'diversity' and 'authenticity' are important to consider when it comes to your circle of influence some reflection prompts to get you thinking about the top 5 people you surround yourself with...and do you need t...2023-04-2930 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#32) The middle ground between 'diet culture' and 'intuitive eating' with Michelle ShapirordAHHH this episode has been so long in the making and I am so excited to finally welcome Michelle Shapirord to the podcast - I know you'll love her too. Michelle and I connected on Instagram about 2 years ago, in our DM's to eachother we dive deep into the nuances of nutrition and finding the middle ground between 'diet culture' and 'body positivity'. We just knew we had to bring this conversation to you ✨Michelle is an integrative functional registered dietitian from New York City. Michelle started her professional journey to be a dietitian because of her ow...2023-02-041h 01
Dr Kirsty Seward(#31) Quality questions to unpack 2022If you've been listening to this podcast, it's likely you already know I'm a big advocate of reflection journaling, because after all, we don't learn from experiences, we learn from reflecting on the experiences. So as we reach the final days of 2022 I thought I'd share with you the quality questions I'm asking myself to unpack 2022 ✨I encourage you to block out some 'me' time before the end of the year to sit down and work through these prompts. As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to sha...2022-12-2109 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#30) 'Grey area drinking' and your relationship with alcohol with Sarah RusbatchSarah Rusbatch is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. She is also the face behind Perth’s growing Alcohol-Free Movement. After developing what she describes as 'a dysfunctional relationship with alcohol', Sarah made the decision to remove alcohol from her life in early 2019 and has never looked back. We connected via zoom for a chat and I hope you get so much value from our conversation ✨ In this episode you will learn...2022-12-1045 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#29) Letting goThe power of 'letting go' - How long do you hold onto things? And in doing so, how is it holding you back? Powerful questions right?! One of the most impactful things I've been doing this year when it comes to self-development is practicing 'letting go' and today I wish to share this perspective and practice with you ✨ In this episode you will learn, why we get stuck comparing ourselves to past versions of ourselves (for example...our body)the power of 'letting go'why holding onto things limit our potential and us taking action why embracing grief...2022-12-0321 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#28) Emotional agility, shadow work and living to your full potential with Nerida Bint (Part II)TRIGGER WARNING - in this episode we talk about mental health and suicide as Nerida bravely shares her journey. If you or someone you love is struggling I encourage you to reach out to lifeline Australia on 131114.Nerida Bint is a coach & mentor for men & women who struggle with a block in their lives. Nerida understands how trauma in early childhood creates wounds, stories and limiting beliefs that prevent us from living the lives we are destined to live. Whether it be in well-being, career or our relationships, she is a coach & mentor who loves to help...2022-11-201h 11
Dr Kirsty Seward(#27) Emotional agility, shadow work and living to your full potential with Nerida Bint (Part I)Nerida Bint is a coach & mentor for men & women who struggle with a block in their lives. Nerida understands how trauma in early childhood creates wounds, stories and limiting beliefs that prevent us from living the lives we are destined to live. Whether it be in well-being, career or our relationships, she is a coach & mentor who loves to help people heal, integrate and find their way back home to themselves✨Nerida is an incredible and inspirational friend and I am so excited to bring her to you. As always our conversation went alot longer than we ex...2022-11-121h 04
Dr Kirsty Seward(#26) Emotional eating and tuning into your hunger"I have a love-hate relationship with food and struggle with emotional eating"...does this sound like you? In this episode I start to unpack how tuning into your hunger cues can help you bring awareness to and unravel your relationship with food. I also deep dive into one of the practices I teach to the women invested in my signature RADIANCE course + community - and give you the step by step tools to begin practicing too✨ In this episode you will learn, how fad diets disconnect you to your internal hunger cuesreasons why your daily nutrition needs...2022-11-0530 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#25) Proximity...who do you spend the most time with?You've probably heard the saying "you're the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with"...well I totally believe this is true! As we welcome the final few months of the year 2022 I wanted to unpack this saying and talk about how we can intentionally bring awareness to our proximity and the impact our proximity can have on our life. In this episode you will learn, who is in your 'proximity'why it takes courage to reflect on your proximitywhy your proximity is so important - especially towards the end of the year!how investing in...2022-10-2316 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#24) How to bravely listen to the whispers of your intuition - with Jennifer BorgToday I welcome my second guest to the podcast - a very dear and inspirational friend of mine - Jennifer Borg. Jen is a lifestyle photographer and mentor for young creatives - and a passionate manifesting generator. Jen shares her brave story about trusting her intuition to guide her decision to have breast surgery following a strong family history of breast cancer. Jen shares deeply her journey to making the decision to have surgery and the practices she integrated to help her move through the experience. Jen also shares how trusting her intuition throughout her life has l...2022-10-0842 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#23) INTIMACY with Nicole MathiesonToday is a very special episode as I have my first podcast guest – Nicole Mathieson.Nicole has impacted the lives of thousands of women through her writing, speaking, podcasts and work as a counselor. In the therapy room, Nicole helps clients connect more deeply, find more freedom to be truly themselves, and feel more intimacy with their partner, with other humans and most of all with themselves. By sharing her own awkward stories and negative self-talk, Nicole inspires a deep exhale of recognition from her clients and readers alike, who, for possibly the first time, rea...2022-09-2554 min
The Relationship-Smart podcast61. Why is intimacy so darn hard?Intimacy (and I am not talking about sex), in my opinion is one of the hardest things in the whole world, but also, something that gives us the deepest most heart fulfilling satisfaction. Gah, what a dilemma! It would be so much easier if we could just get all operational and robotic and not have to have those hard conversations, get vulnerable and honest with ourselves and then share it with another....we could just get on with it. But alas, as humans, we are drawn back in to the fray.To do it best...2022-09-2122 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#22) Your nervous systemLet's dive into your nervous system - this has got to be one of the most important things to bring awareness to within your body...your body is always speaking to you. This episode is a mix of educational content and my personal insights on doing my own 'inner work' and working through nervous system dysregulation...I absolutely loved recording this episode and I feel like there may have to be a part 2... In this episode you will learn, what is your nervous system - specifically your autonomic nervous system what is the role of your nerv...2022-09-1848 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#21) GratitudeAn attitude of gratitude - we see life for what it is - an unbelievable gift everyday! In this episode I dive deep into gratitude... In this episode you will learn, how gratitude can transform your lifethe benefits of practicing gratitude DAILYhow to integrate a gratitude practice into your day gratitude and healing body image how showing gratitude can help us create ease with our self-care and habitsthe power of gratitude letters (note - this is a practice for you and your healing - this is not a letter drafted to give to the other person)when y...2022-08-2826 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#20) Values...are you in alignment?Let's talk VALUES! This is such a powerful topic - but one that I believe we so often overlook. In this episode I dive into VALUES and how you can step more into alignment to your values... In this episode you will learn, why are your VALUES so important?how your values influence your thoughts and behaviourshow stepping into alignment to your values can boost self-esteemwhy values are your guiding compass to fulfillmenttaking radical ownership7 daily prompts to help you get CLARITY on your values and step into alignment and so much more!Download 'Values' work...2022-08-1423 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#19) Characteristics of successIn this episode I dive into the characteristics of success for change - these are the success lessons I've learned from my decade of coaching clients, witnessing the growth of those in my proximity and from my own personal integration and experience... In this episode you will learn, 10 characteristics of successwhat may be holding you back from successwhy your evolution requires separation from your old beliefs, habits and ways of beingwhy you should be celebrating yourselfhow your proximity (aka the people you surround yourself with) influence youwhy it's important to respect and show gratitude for what you...2022-07-3137 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#18) Morning Guided Journal MeditationA daily morning journal practice is a powerful way to start your day. It can help to de-clutter your thoughts, gain clarity, be more intentional and ensure your daily tasks are aligned to your values and highest self.Listen to my ‘Morning Guided Journal Writing Meditation’ and get ready to feel empowered, aligned and lit up – to embrace all the possibilities each day has to offer you. Get your journal and pen ready, sit in a quite space and let me guide you through a series of morning journal prompts.Journaling is a powerfu...2022-07-1611 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#17) Are you celebrating YOU?In this episode I dive into celebrating YOU and why it's such a valuable practice to integrate daily... In this episode you will learn, the why you might feel resistance to celebrating yourselfwhere your focus goes, energy flowswhy it's so important to embrace celebrating YOU (all of the moments and the wins, all of them!)how how celebrating yourself actually INSPIRES others to grow how it's never about the goal, but always about who you becomepractical tips to help you start celebrating yourself DAILYswitching from scarcity mindset to ABUNDANCEand so much more!As always, I am so...2022-07-1030 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#16) Taking inspired actionIn this episode I follow on from episode #15 and I share how to transform your life through taking inspired action ✨ I recommend listening to episode #15 prior to diving into this episode... In this episode you will learn, why acceptance is so important and why skipping 'acceptance' truly does hold you backthe power in practicing 'letting go' and 'forgiveness' what is 'inspired action'why inspired action is from a 'heart space'how to initiate inspired action that aligns with your codes (refer to episode #15)real life examples from myself and my clientsand so much more!As always, I am so...2022-07-0234 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#15) Mindset shift - this will change your lifeIn this episode I share one of the most powerful practices I have integrated - 'my universal codes' - it changed my life (it's transforming my clients lives and it can change yours too!). This is the missing link to you achieving all that you desire ✨ In this episode you will learn, Why I am so committed to my morning ritual - and why you should be too! how your beliefs influence your actionshow to find more ease creating new habits why you should care about the way you talk to yourself and about yourselfwhat are 'my uni...2022-06-2533 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#14) My Breast Implant Illness & Explant Journey (Part 2)In this episode I dive deep into PART 2 of my breast implant illness (BII) and explant journey - what I call my bravest journey to date. This journey has been one of my greatest teachers, oooffttt I have so much gratitude for this chapter of my life✨ In this episode I share PART 2 of my journey and you will learn, my first hear to heart hug!how I felt when I looked at my body the first time after my explant surgery the stages of my recovery - and how my symptoms declinedmy surgery essentialsadvice to those...2022-06-1840 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#13) My Breast Implant Illness & Explant Journey (Part 1)The episode you've been requesting is here....In this episode I dive deep into my breast implant illness (BII) and explant journey - what I call my bravest journey to date. This journey has been one of my greatest teachers, oooffttt I have so much gratitude for this chapter of my life✨ In this episode I share PART 1 of my journey and you will learn, What is breast implant illness (BII)?Why I have so much love and compassion for my younger selfHow I learnt about BIIMy symptoms and how they developed over time How I leant...2022-06-1156 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#12) Let's talk about self-trustIn this episode I dive deep into self-trust, honestly I believe self-trust is one of the most important elements of your relationship with self. To me self-trust is that knowing-ness that no matter what life throws at you, you can handle it...✨ In this episode you will learn, My definition of self-trust Simple practices to help you cultivate self-trustWhy it's the little things we do each day that have the biggest impactHow 'freedom' is linked to taking radical ownership Why you should be mindful of the times you haven't listened to your gut instinctand so much more!2022-06-0442 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#11) What is 'beauty' really?Let's break down your definition of beauty...In this episode I felt called to bring you something a little bit different to my previous episodes...✨ In this episode you will learn, Why I feel societies 'beauty ideals' are an illusionWhy having a broad definition of beauty fosters healthy body imageJournal prompts to guide you to bring awareness to your current definition of beauty and how you can cultivate a more aligned definition for YOUHow to create action steps to embody your new definition of beauty How presence supports you to truly feel all the beauty that t...2022-05-2827 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#10) "That's interesting"In this episode I talk about how I consciously chose to take back my power - to intentionally pause and lean into "That's interesting?". I share how this shifted my perspective, my relationship with myself and my life. I also share an insight into a transformational moment for one of my 1:1 clients ✨ In this episode you will learn, Why you should lean into asking yourself "that's interesting?" Why I believe asking yourself quality questions is the key to taking back your powerWhy you need to get comfortable being uncomfortableSpeaking to your inner child with love and compass...2022-05-2140 min
Dr Kirsty Seward(#9) 5 ways to honour your energyI truly believe that energy is the currency of health. Your energy (aka your aura) introduces you before you even speak. Your energy is felt - even sometimes before you even enter a room. This episode is insightful and provides practical ways for you to honour your energy to be your most radiant self✨ In this episode you will learn, 5 ways you can honour your energy and simple tips on how to integrate each into your lifeWhy I believe energy is the currency of health Why you should honour your energy How social media can be a ve...2022-05-1439 min