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In this episode of the Ikuku Podcast, we chat with the pharmacist, multi-business owner, and athlete Linda Keane about why we should be reconsidering our personal definition of health. If you are not satisfied with simply feeling OK and would rather live your life full of vitality and energy then this is going to be right up your alley. Linda has a great fitness record having competed in multiple triathlons, marathons, half-marathons, and long-distance swimming events. In today’s talk, she speaks about how training helps keep her zest for life and allows her to be connected with a large supportive community.

Topics covered include the difference between optimal health, preventative health and holistic health, competing in the Paris Marathon, what we can expect to be coming in boutique-style pharmacies.

Today we are speaking with a dietitian and clinical pharmacist, Belinda Salvia about the types of foods to eat and avoid in order to achieve optimal physical and mental performance. This discussion is perfect if you are about to take on the activity of high impact, endurance, or quality. If you are about to take part in a marathon or ironman event then you definitely don’t want to miss this one. This conversation is also great for those of you that are simply wanting to improve both your mind and body’s energy levels.

Topics covered include, what to eat pre and post-training, what to eat to improve recovery, how to fuel your body for a big event, what to avoid just prior to a big event, foods that cause fuzzy thinking, the importance of micro-nutrients, and a general rule of thumb to follow.

In this episode with chat with Danae Maree from HappyWhenFit about how we can achieve really high levels of fitness & health that is actually sustainable. This episode is going to be great for anyone that is wanting to get their bodies into a really fit, strong and healthy state BUT doesn’t want to lose their mind in the process. We talk about Danae’s background in bodybuilding and how she took what she learnt there to improve the process for others.

Topics covered include, what it was like competing in Canada, how Danae started bodybuilding, the negative impacts of the bodybuilding realm, the benefits Danae took away from competing, some actionable steps you can put in place to achieve an optimal level of fitness, how to create a sustainable lifestyle, nutrition tips, how to challenge yourself with exercise, how to stay interested and motivated to exercise.

In this episode, we chat with GP Registrar, Yoga teacher and Holistic Health doctor, Dr Talia Steed, about how to rewire your brain to make more intuitive career and life choices. This episode is essential for almost everyone but particularly if you are wanting to build a stronger growth mindset. It is especially ideal for anyone who finds they keep running into barriers and can't seem to reach their ideal goal.

Dr Steed explains to us the importance of space and time when it comes to our mental health and how slowing down can help us realise our real barriers. 

Topics covered include, how to tune into your intuition, how to become aware of certain thought patterns that might be holding you back, how to reprogram automatic output responses including stress & panic, how to rewire our thought patterns, and how to better manage anxiety. Lastly, we discuss what an “empath” is, how to identify if you have this personality trait, and how it can be used to your advantage.

In this episode we chat with Allen Le and Alan Marshall from Intro-Deuces Gym, about how to align your values with your actions in order to achieve your goals. This episode is going to be suitable for people who find it hard balancing work, fitness and social time. Allen chats about how he has created a blueprint that will allow you to maintain fitness and have guilt-free fun. Topics covered include, how to optimize your fitness schedule, the benefits of having a health mentor, how to find the right mentor for you, how to determine the right amount of exercise for you, as well as some tips around building muscle and changing body composition.

In this episode, we chat with a wellness coach, Lauren Howe from The Little Wellness Co, about how we can find our life purpose. This podcast is recommended for anyone who might be feeling a little lost or overwhelmed by their current work situation. Lauren speaks with us about how you can find your passion and purpose by utilising techniques such as meditation, journaling and tuning into intuition. She also talks about how to find work-life balance, how to help your ideas to flourish, and how to avoid overdoing it to the point where you lose your passion. You might want to grab a pen and paper for this one as you may like to jot down some notes. Topics covered include, how to get started meditating, how to filter through your thoughts and ideas, how to make decisions that benefit you, how to replace negative thought patterns for positive ones, and how Lauren managed to find her passion.