Dr Kirsty Seward Dr Kirsty Seward

Fran 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 culture' mindset of restriction
-Why do women experience twice the amount of gut issues compared to men
-How does stress impact our digestion and gut health
-How tracking your menstrual cycle can support your gut health and minimize symptoms such as bloating
-When is gut health testing needed
-Do artificial sweeteners trigger gut issues? And what are some alternatives?
-How does a plant based diet impact our stomach acid and gut health
-Why protein intake is important for gut health and tips to reach your daily protein intake
-Three simple things you can do daily to support your gut health

...and so much more!

You can connect with Fran on Instagram @frandargaville or via her website www.frandargaville.com

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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 Kirst 
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Laura 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 this truth bomb "If I don't keep stepping in, then how can I show others how to do the same" - this section was so powerful and definitely worth a listen!

In this episode we cover...

-Laura's personal journey from working in a traditional clinical psychology setting to stepping into holistic healing
-The mind, body and soul connection and how to step into true healing through understanding 'energy'
-Healing your 'inner child' through re-parenting
-The ONE THING that holds so many women back from the life they truly desire
-How manifestation gets to be 'easy'
-Taking radical responsibility for your life and healing

...and so much more!

You can connect with Laura on Instagram @hersuccessfulmind 

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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Dr. 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 the rest of their lives no matter how their bodies change or age. 

I absolutely loved our conversation, I feel so connected to Amanda through our shared lived experience of explant and supporting women. I truly hope you get so much value from our episode.

In this episode we cover...
how the journey to self-acceptance begins way before we choose to get breast implants why getting breast implants isn't just about vanity and looksthe truths we now know about breast implants - and the stats on breast augmentation rateshow to honour 'where you're at' on your explant journey and take it at your own pacewhy the explant journey can trigger such deep inner healing how and why old beliefs and judgement can become louder as we make the decision to book surgerywhy as women we're conditioned to spend some much time judging and analysing our bodythe reality of how the current health system doesn't adequately support women to emotionally and spiritually heal after explant surgery how you can use your explant surgery as a learning opportunity to then help you navigate all of life's uncertain timeshow to stop viewing your body as 'something to fix'how to take care of your body and yourself from a 'values' perspective rather than a fear of not being good enough the changes in BII symptoms Amanda experienced following explant surgery how to cultivate true inner peace and deep self acceptance (hint - it's a practice)and so much more!Amanda is the Founder of Busting Free Health Coaching, a program to support anyone seeking self-acceptance in the face of any kind of silhouette-altering breast surgery (i.e., mastectomy, reconstruction, explant, or top surgery). Her pioneering work won the 2023 Excellence in Social Work Award from the Association for Contextual Behavioral Sciences. She's been featured on ABC Nightline News, Hulu's Impact series, Breast Cancer Wellness magazine, and Ask Us Beauty magazine

You can connect with Dr Amanda Savage Brown and inquire about 1:1 explant support on Instagram @dr.amandasavagebrown or via her website

To buy Amanda's book 'Busting Free' click here

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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 Kirst 
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Katie 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 I think that there's such a beautiful gift to give ourselves when we let ourselves look awkward. You've got to let yourself look goofy, you've got to let yourself BEGIN"

In this episode we cover...
why trying to control how other people 'see' us is actually holding us back?moving from a place of 'seeking validation' vs 'authenticity'knowing when to let go of your current reality and embrace change (aka being 'uncomfortable')why change, whether on a 'small' or 'big' level, requires the same level of self-belief!how you can use the evidence from your current reality to discover your 'WHY' and cultivate the courage to embrace change if we can't make the small decisions, it's hard to make the big decisionswe get to CHOOSE what fear and discomfort mean to us learning to tune into your intuition and your 'intuitive pull' and so much more!If you'd like to connect with Katie or invest in one of her incredible books - her Instagram account is @katieford.com.au

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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All my love
Kirst 
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Welcome 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 life + fitness coach for women, an entrepreneur and a dear friend of mine - whom trusted me to guide her on her BII journey. Jade openly shares her story and we dive deep into life pre and post explant and the emotional waves that the BII journey can bring. She even shares her deep fears she had and all the questions she asked herself along the way. From denial, self-love and self-worth, we talk about it all!

In this episode we cover...
What were your reasons for getting implants?What you wish someone said to you before getting implants?What were the initial symptoms when you started to feel unwell?How did you feel when you first learned about breast implant illness? What emotions and thoughts showed up?Let's talk about DENIAL!?The reality of day to day living with breast implant illnessThe process of unpacking 'self-worth', breaking through limiting beliefs and 'authenticity'How implants can become part of your 'identity'Knowing when it's the 'right' time for surgeryWhat did you do to prepare for explant surgery?How did you communicate your BII + explant journey to your kids?Recovery and life after explantand so much more!Jade, I celebrate you and thank you for sharing so vulnerably - to help bring awareness to BII ✨
If you'd like to connect with Jade or follow her journey - her Instagram account is @studiodrew_

If you're seeking 1:1 support for your BII + explant journey - I'm here, I see you! - book your 1:1 support session here

As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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All my love
Kirst 
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Today 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 re-frame your limitations and embrace growth Some reflection prompts to help you become more aware of what areas of your well being you may be stuck in a 'fixed' mindset, and what areas you're embracing a 'growth' mindsetand so much more!If you're interested in Carol Dweck's book 'Mindset - The new psychology of success' click here 
As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨

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 All my love
 Kirst 
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