Leightanna is a holistic health coach specialising in emotional wellness, inner-child and mindset work. She studied at the University of Roehampton where she gained a Bachelor of Arts in early childhood, and then went on to study at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Topics discussed:

• How does our mother’s food consumption during pregnancy, followed by our food behaviours during early childhood impact the way we eat? 
• What is bio-integrative eating? 
• What does the universe look like to you and how would you describe its power? 
• How do you integrate spiritual practices into everyday life? 

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@whatyourfriendsknow

@lauracpinnell

Find Leightanna at @leightannawellness

This is a new era for the podcast, we've taken it outdoors. In amongst the pigeons and locals, Gabby and I discussed the benefits of following the threads which lead you to unexpected and unintended life journeys. It's great to NOT have it all figured out, you're allowed to enjoy life regardless.

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our guest @gabbyhayton2

20th EPISODE!!!! FIRST GROUP SESSION!!!

Existential question are defined as deep, philosophical questions concerning the nature of someone or something's existence. I'll summarise this episode in one sentence but you have to promise to still listen to it..........OK. Nothing matters and everything matters, but it's your job to decide where and when to apply each reasoning. The figuring out of that dilemma is life. Take a deep breath. Enjoy the ep! <3

Topics discussed

• Do we have genuine control over our lives, or are our actions predetermined by factors beyond our control?
• Is it better to live a life of passion and risk-taking, or a life of stability and predictability?
• Is consciousness a product of the brain, or is it something more mysterious and inexplicable?
• What makes humans the most dominant species? 
• What are you fearful of?
• Is the pursuit of fun experiences and pleasure a worthwhile endeavour, or does it distract us from deeper, more meaningful aspects of life?
• Can we ever escape our past, or do our experiences define us forever?

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@whatyourfriendsknow

@lauracpinnell

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@ben.donkers

@rosa_marks

@annalogaan

If you think you may be triggered by talk of calories, restricting and bingeing please do not listen. 

In this episode Rosa and I discuss the developments we have made regarding our relationship with food, body image,  and confidence. This is a more casual episode, we aren't doctors or therapists or nutritionists, but we do have a lot of lived experience with this issue. If you are serious struggling, please seek professional help. Go to your doctor and talk to them about problems you are experiencing, even if it is purely mental, that is the first step. There are also a lot of online resources available which may help you. I have listed some helpful sites below. Sending my love xx 

Topics discussed:

• Developing disordered eating patterns
• Neuroplasticity
• Putting effort into your appearance vs being natural
• 21st and ball season
• Restricting and bingeing
• Comparing food intake
• Understanding your own personal needs
• Demonising “bad” foods
• Fighting back against critical thoughts
• Shifting your focus outwards, what does the world look like…

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/treatment-support/ 

https://www.ed.org.nz/getting-help/ 

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@whatyourfriendsknow

@lauracpinnell

Find Rosa at:

@rosa_marks

Lucy and I met during my short stint in the law world. She was a calm and reassuring presence during a time which was anything but. Navigating the corporate world after living in the cozy womb of childhood and adolescence is a shock to everybody.  Beautiful things like imposter syndrome begin to kick in and existential doubt threatens to suck any last drop of enjoyment out of the workday. But it's really not that serious. If you live to work, then you fall in love with the journey toward achieving a career that is fulfilling and exciting. If you work to live, then your career is simply a means to fund your beautifully fulfilling lifestyle. Neither is wrong. Neither is right. You're more than welcome to sit somewhere in the middle. Or switch halfway through life. Let's discuss, hope you enjoy! 

Topics discussed

• Law lecturer mother, All Blacks physio father
• Older sister responsibility
• Lessons learnt in team sports
• Gymnastics trauma
• Most difficult part of childhood
• High school friendship groups
• Putting yourself in uncomfortable situations
• Imposter syndrome in the workplace
• Studying psychology
• Criminalising street harassment
• Who do you seek validation from?

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@whatyourfriendsknow

@lauracpinnell

Find Lucy at:

@llucygallagher