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Far 2 FabulousBalancing Indulgence and Wellness: How to Enjoy Your Vacation Without RegretsEpisode 80Ever returned from holiday feeling like you need another holiday just to recover? You're not alone. That "sod it" holiday mindset can leave us feeling sluggish, bloated, and exhausted – the complete opposite of the rejuvenation we crave.In this practical episode, we explore how to genuinely enjoy your holiday indulgences without sacrificing your wellbeing. From rich restaurant meals and tempting desserts to disrupted sleep patterns and travel stress, holidays present unique wellness challenges that can derail even our best intentions.We dive into real strategies that work, starting with digestive su...2025-07-2431 min
Far 2 FabulousFinding Your Path in the Overwhelming World of Wellness AdviceEver felt paralysed by contradicting wellness advice? One expert swears by intermittent fasting while another warns against it. A fitness guru promotes one approach while doctors recommend something entirely different. Welcome to what Catherine aptly calls "wellness noise"—that overwhelming cacophony of health information that leaves many midlife women feeling more confused than empowered.This candid conversation cuts through the clutter to reveal why so much wellness advice feels contradictory yet simultaneously correct. The missing piece? Context. Those experts aren't necessarily wrong—they're simply speaking to different audiences without making that distinction clear. Dr. Mindy Peltz's fasting prot...2025-07-1730 min
Far 2 FabulousPreventing Injuries During Hormonal ChangesEpisode 78Have you ever wondered why you seem more prone to injuries as you navigate perimenopause or menopause? That twinge in your knee, the persistent ache in your shoulder, or the way your body feels stiffer during certain weeks might all be connected to your changing hormones.As a 54-year-old competitive gymnast, I've had to rethink my entire approach to training after experiencing injuries that seemed to come out of nowhere. The truth is, they weren't random at all – they were perfectly predictable based on my hormonal fluctuations. When estrogen rises during the fi...2025-07-1030 min
Far 2 FabulousCould Listening to Your Body Be the Ultimate Midlife Hack?Episode 77 Could Listening to Your Body Be the Ultimate Midlife Hack?Have you ever felt like your body is trying to tell you something important, but you can't quite understand the message? You're not alone.After 40, our bodies begin communicating in new and sometimes confusing ways. What's fascinating is that we've been culturally conditioned to ignore these signals – dismissing our intuition as "woo" or "too alternative" when it's actually millions of pieces of information being processed by our subconscious every second.In this eye-opening episode, we explore the fascinating disconnect between our...2025-07-0347 min
Far 2 FabulousMindset Matters: Why You're Stuck Despite "Doing Everything Right"Episode 76Ever wonder why you're stuck in your weight loss journey despite seemingly doing everything right? The answer may lie deeper than your diet and exercise routine.In this eye-opening episode, Julie and Catherine explore the powerful connection between mindset and weight management, particularly for women over 40. When hormonal changes make traditional weight loss methods less effective, addressing psychological barriers becomes essential for progress.We dive into why the term "weight loss" itself works against us. Your brilliant subconscious, which runs 96-98% of your bodily functions, actively resists losing things it...2025-06-2630 min
Far 2 FabulousWould you trade ten years of your life to be thin?Episode 75What would you give up to be thin? A shocking survey reveals some people would sacrifice ten years of their life, accept blindness, or choose infertility over being overweight. This startling reality forms the backdrop of our deeply personal conversation about weight loss injections and society's toxic relationship with body image.As health care professionals, we initially approached weight loss medications with skepticism, focusing on their concerning side effects. However, we've come to recognize something more troubling – the emotional desperation driving people to these solutions despite the risks. When feelings about weight ov...2025-06-1945 min
Far 2 FabulousWomen Heal Women: Reclaiming Our Ancient Wisdom with Mandy ReesEpisode 74Women Heal Women: Reclaiming Our Ancient Wisdom with Mandy ReesWhat happens when a high-achieving corporate lawyer reaches breaking point and realises her true path lies in healing the very wounds she sustained in a male-dominated profession? Mandy Rees takes us on her remarkable journey from burnout to breakthrough.After years of proving herself in the legal world, Mandy faced a crisis when postnatal depression hit following the birth of her first daughter. "I didn't tell anyone because lawyers don't get postnatal depression," she reveals. Returning...2025-06-1249 min