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Far 2 FabulousThe Four-Part Framework for Lasting ChangeEpisode 69We explore a powerful framework for creating sustainable lifestyle changes by focusing on four simple actions: starting something new, stopping an unhelpful habit, doing more of what serves you, and doing less of what doesn't.• Breaking the all-or-nothing approach to wellness using this four-part framework• How the "start, stop, more, less" method can transform sleep habits and energy levels• Why turning off notifications and setting boundaries with technology improves wellbeing• The concept of "weight release" versus "weight loss" and why language matters• Four simple changes that support healthy weight man...2025-05-0848 min
Far 2 FabulousPee on This: The Test That Reveals Your Hormone Symphony. Guest Episode with Joanna MajithiaEpisode 68We explore comprehensive hormone testing with Jo Majithia, Head of Clinical Education at Regenerus Labs, examining how the Dutch Test provides detailed insights beyond standard blood tests for women navigating perimenopause and hormone-related symptoms.• The Dutch Test measures dried urine samples to analyse hormone metabolism, showing not just levels but how effectively the body processes hormones• Conventional approaches often default to HRT without considering diet, lifestyle, stress management, and nutrient deficiencies• Different forms of hormone therapy (transdermal estrogen, oral progesterone, synthetic progestins) work differently in the body and affect symptoms in unique ways2025-05-0144 min
Far 2 FabulousWomen Lifting Women: How Supportive Circles Shape Our WellbeingEpisode 67The communities we create and join profoundly shape our health, happiness, and sense of self. Julie and Catherine explore this transformative power of human connection through their own experiences with various groups – from choir singing to wild swimming, motherhood circles to business networks.They share their parallel journeys from identifying primarily with male friendships in their younger years to discovering the irreplaceable value of women's circles as they matured. The conversation weaves through touching anecdotes about how communities provide validation and support, particularly during challenging life transitions. One standout metaphor emerges from th...2025-04-2435 min
Far 2 FabulousFood Fraud: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Silently Changing Your BodyEpisode 66The food landscape has dramatically shifted in recent decades, with a staggering 80% of UK shopping trolleys now filled with processed items. This transformation has happened so quickly that many of us haven't noticed our creeping dependence on foods that barely resemble what our grandparents would recognize as nourishment.Julie and Catherine dive deep into the world of ultra-processed foods, cutting through marketing hype to examine what's really happening to our bodies when we consume these convenient but potentially harmful products. They break down Dr. Chris van Tulleken's definition of ultra-processed foods – those pa...2025-04-1742 min
Far 2 FabulousHow Can I Connect with My Body's Natural Cycles for Better Health and Well-being?EPISODE 65Guest Episode with Lindsay Dalton.What if everything you've been taught about your body's cycles is missing the most important truth? What if the changes you experience throughout your life - from first period to menopause - aren't random inconveniences but a sophisticated map to your own power?Lindsay Dalton, founder of When The Wild Women Are, takes us on a journey through the wisdom of cyclical living that modern society has disconnected us from. As a former doula who witnessed women's strength in birth, Lindsay became fascinated by how early our...2025-04-1045 min