23/02/2024

Energy preservation - lessons from the Hadza

In our last episode, Jim shared his lifechanging experience with the Hadza tribe in Tanzania, revealing the simple yet profound lessons on the four drivers of health and how they can be integrated into our busy lives. Building on that conversation, we're thrilled to delve deeper into a subject that is of a critical importance to our health and performance. And that is: how we manage our energy. How can we navigate the relentless pace of our modern life without compromising our health? To explore this further, we have the privilege of welcoming Michele Ashby to our show. Michele, with her diverse background spanning over 30 years in finance, mining, and leadership, brings a unique perspective on this topic. She has been recognized among the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business in Colorado and the Top 100 Women in Mining globally for her work in training 1000 women to get on corporate boards. Michele will share how her experiences have transformed her approach to life and work, emphasizing balance, sustainability, and the power of rest. Whether you're striving for success in the corporate world, leading a team, or simply seeking a more balanced approach to life, this conversation promises to shed light on how ancient wisdom can inform and enhance our modern-day practices. Check out Wellnestory at https://wellnesstory.world Download your free e-copy of our best-selling book Ready for TAKEOFF here: https://wellnesstory-book.scoreapp.com Join the waitlist for our Flight plan to Resilience course about how to manage stress better and how to become more resilient amidst the many demands of the airline industry here: https://flightplantoresilience.scorea... ...

27 min

23/01/2024

Jim's trip to Tanzania - Learning from our primal ancestors

In this special episode, Jim takes us on a captivating journey to Tanzania, where he had a unique encounter with the Hadza tribe. As an amateur archaeologist and co-author of "Ready for TAKEOFF!," Jim explores the profound connection between our evolutionary past and the Hadza's way of life. The trip, a thoughtful birthday gift from Natasa, was organized by Eric Edmeades, founder of WildFit, providing a holistic experience in the natural environment our ancestors once inhabited. Jim shares insights from witnessing the Hadzas' stress management, nutrition, movement, and sleep practices. The Hadza's ability to handle acute stress, followed by natural relaxation, serves as a lesson in managing chronic stress. Their diet, dictated by seasonality and availability, contrasts with our year-round abundance, highlighting the importance of mimicking natural patterns. The Hadza's fitness routine, grounded in functional movement during hunts, challenges Jim's own training. Their lifestyle emphasizes the necessity of incorporating movement into daily life, a crucial topic discussed in "Ready for TAKEOFF!" The podcast delves into the Hadza's sleep patterns, aligning with natural rhythms. Jim recounts magical nights under the African sky, emphasizing the impact of our modern, sleep-deprived lives. Concluding with reflections on the trip, Natasa and Jim underscore the Hadza's embodiment of ancient health principles and announce plans for a future trip to Tanzania, inviting listeners to join this immersive experience. Don't miss this insightful episode on reconnecting with our natural roots for optimal health and performance! Enroll now in our upcoming course, 'Flight Plan for Resilience,' designed exclusively for airline executives and their teams. Enhance stress resilience and elevate performance for a more robust and successful journey. https://flightplantoresilience.scoreapp.com Check out Wellnestory at https://wellnesstory.world Download your free e-copy of our best-selling book Ready for TAKEOFF here: https://wellnesstory-book.scoreapp.com Join the waitlist for our Flight plan to Resilience course about how to manage stress better and how to become more resilient amidst the many demands of the airline industry here: https://flightplantoresilience.scorea... ...

27 min

28/09/2023

Fix your sleep and fasten your seatbelt

Sleep is a misunderstood driver of health and performance. It can be a superpower when we get enough of it, but not getting enough sleep can leave us feeling groggy, irritated, and unfocused. In this episode, we firstly unpack why sleep is so important, along with sharing tips to find your rhythm and create a routine to get those much-needed ZZZs. Then, fasten your seatbelts as we’re ready for TAKEOFF! We’ll show you how to commit for life to prioritise health at all stages, enjoy the ride, and course correct if needed. After all, health is your most important asset. Without health there’s nothing. Your hosts are Natasa Kazmer, the Co-Founder of one of the most successful airlines in Europe, Wizz Air, and Jim Callaghan, whose aviation career includes years as Head of Regulatory Affairs for Ryanair, and as General Counsel and at Etihad Airways. …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/Discover your health and performance score: https://wellnesstory.scoreapp.com/Get your copy of Ready for Takeoff: https://bit.ly/3P0e1OvConnect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/ … This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Check out Wellnestory at https://wellnesstory.world Download your free e-copy of our best-selling book Ready for TAKEOFF here: https://wellnesstory-book.scoreapp.com Join the waitlist for our Flight plan to Resilience course about how to manage stress better and how to become more resilient amidst the many demands of the airline industry here: https://flightplantoresilience.scorea... ...

26 min

31/08/2023

Overhaul your movement

What is your mindset towards movement and exercise? Do you think of movement as a chore? Does trying to fit exercise into your busy day, alongside managing work and family life, feel impossible? In this episode of the podcast, we discuss why movement is so important for our health and vitality and show your how to reframe your mindset to think of movement as a gift for your body – something we can integrate easily into daily life to benefit our health and performance. We share simple steps to get more movement into your day (no matter how busy you are), describe the three types of movement our bodies need to remain healthy, and show how starting small to build habits will ensure you create sustainable behavioural changes. Your hosts are Natasa Kazmer, the Co-Founder of one of the most successful airlines in Europe, Wizz Air, and Jim Callaghan, whose aviation career includes years as Head of Regulatory Affairs for Ryanair, and as General Counsel and at Etihad Airways. …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/ Discover your health and performance score: https://wellnesstory.scoreapp.com/ Get your copy of Ready for Takeoff: https://bit.ly/3P0e1Ov Connect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/ Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/ … This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Check out Wellnestory at https://wellnesstory.world Download your free e-copy of our best-selling book Ready for TAKEOFF here: https://wellnesstory-book.scoreapp.com Join the waitlist for our Flight plan to Resilience course about how to manage stress better and how to become more resilient amidst the many demands of the airline industry here: https://flightplantoresilience.scorea... ...

20 min

03/08/2023

Eat yourself healthy

Let’s talk about everyone’s favourite topic – food! What we eat not only provides us energy, but also creates the building blocks for what our bodies become. That’s why understanding nutrition is so important. In today’s society, it’s typical that we’re overfed and undernourished. We don’t give our bodies and brains they nutrients they need to function, leading to low energy, digestive issues, and lack of focus - to name just a few issues. In this episode of the podcast, we show you how to address these problems by eating mindfully, eating seasonally, and not being afraid of fasting. We’ll share the science of nutrition and encourage you to realise that healthy eating isn’t boring so you can build sustainable habits. And for all the busy executives, you’ll get our top tips and simple solutions to make healthy eating easy and convenient. Listen now to discover how small changes to your eating habits will lead to transformations in your health and performance. Your hosts are Natasa Kazmer, the Co-Founder of one of the most successful airlines in Europe, Wizz Air, and Jim Callaghan, whose aviation career includes years as Head of Regulatory Affairs for Ryanair, and as General Counsel and at Etihad Airways. …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/ Discover your health and performance score: https://wellnesstory.scoreapp.com/ Get your copy of Ready for Takeoff: https://bit.ly/3P0e1Ov Connect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/ Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/ … This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Check out Wellnestory at https://wellnesstory.world Download your free e-copy of our best-selling book Ready for TAKEOFF here: https://wellnesstory-book.scoreapp.com Join the waitlist for our Flight plan to Resilience course about how to manage stress better and how to become more resilient amidst the many demands of the airline industry here: https://flightplantoresilience.scorea... ...

21 min

06/07/2023

Turn off autopilot, Address your stress, Know your why

It’s time to introduce you to our signature TAKEOFF model – the seven step signature model of executive peak health and performance. In episode three, we’re unpacking the first three steps of the TAKEOFF model: Turn off autopilot, Address your stress, and Know your why. With Turn off autopilot, we’ll raise your awareness of whether autopilot habits are helpful or harmful, to move towards mindful actions and bringing consciousness to everyday habits. To Address your stress, we’ll talk through how to find a balance between useful stress that drives performance, and avoiding chronic stress that leads to burnout. And finally, with Know your why, we’ll emphasise how important it is to have a meaningful reason anchoring you throughout your wellness journey. Listen now to discover how these micro changes will lead to macro transformations in your health and performance. Your hosts are Natasa Kazmer, the Co-Founder of one of the most successful airlines in Europe, Wizz Air, and Jim Callaghan, whose aviation career includes years as Head of Regulatory Affairs for Ryanair, and as General Counsel and at Etihad Airways. …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/Discover your health and performance score: https://wellnesstory.scoreapp.com/Get your copy of Ready for Takeoff: https://bit.ly/3P0e1OvConnect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/ … This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.Check out Wellnestory at https://wellnesstory.world Download your free e-copy of our best-selling book Ready for TAKEOFF here: https://wellnesstory-book.scoreapp.com Join the waitlist for our Flight plan to Resilience course about how to manage stress better and how to become more resilient amidst the many demands of the airline industry here: https://flightplantoresilience.scorea... ...

23 min

08/06/2023

The Four Drivers Of Health

In modern life, the fast-paced, always-on lifestyle is the norm. But this wasn’t always the case. So, how did we get to where we are today? And how can we use evolutionary knowledge to boost our health and performance? In this podcast, we take a look back in time to discuss how we’ve evolved as human beings and how our lifestyles have changed. We then bring it back to the foundations of what we need to achieve peak health and performance: the four drivers of health. Listen in to find out why optimising your mindset, nutrition, movement, and sleep are the four key areas to achieve peak heath and performance. Your hosts are Natasa Kazmer, the Co-Founder of one of the most successful airlines in Europe, Wizz Air, and Jim Callaghan, whose aviation career includes years as Head of Regulatory Affairs for Ryanair, and as General Counsel and at Etihad Airways. …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/Discover your health and performance score: https://wellnesstory.scoreapp.com/Get your copy of Ready for Takeoff: https://bit.ly/3P0e1OvConnect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/ … This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.Check out Wellnestory at https://wellnesstory.world Download your free e-copy of our best-selling book Ready for TAKEOFF here: https://wellnesstory-book.scoreapp.com Join the waitlist for our Flight plan to Resilience course about how to manage stress better and how to become more resilient amidst the many demands of the airline industry here: https://flightplantoresilience.scorea... ...

21 min

11/05/2023

From high-flying airline executives to peak health and performance

How did two high flying airline executives go on to found a health coaching business? Natasa Kazmer is the Co-Founder of one of the most successful airlines in Europe, Wizz Air. Jim Callaghan’s aviation career includes years as Head of Regulatory Affairs for Ryanair, and as General Counsel and at Etihad Airways. The airline industry connects the world and connects people. It’s competitive and dynamic, but crisis happens every day. As is the case in many industries, working passionately on your career can cause you to neglect your health. That’s what happened to Takeoff with Wellnesstory hosts Natasa and Jim as they tried to balance health with successful careers and family life. In this podcast, Natasa and Jim tell the story of how they turned it around and share straightforward tips on how you can, too. …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/Discover your health and performance score: https://wellnesstory.scoreapp.com/Connect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/ … This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.Check out Wellnestory at https://wellnesstory.world Download your free e-copy of our best-selling book Ready for TAKEOFF here: https://wellnesstory-book.scoreapp.com Join the waitlist for our Flight plan to Resilience course about how to manage stress better and how to become more resilient amidst the many demands of the airline industry here: https://flightplantoresilience.scorea... ...

28 min

27/04/2023

Get Ready For Takeoff

You don’t have to sacrifice your health for career success. In fact, health is a key priority for achieving peak performance. In Takeoff with Wellnesstory, health coaches Natasa Kazmer and Jim Callaghan share the science behind peak health and performance. This is the podcast to help busy executives get back on top of their game. Let’s get ready for takeoff! …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/Connect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/Check out Wellnestory at https://wellnesstory.world Download your free e-copy of our best-selling book Ready for TAKEOFF here: https://wellnesstory-book.scoreapp.com Join the waitlist for our Flight plan to Resilience course about how to manage stress better and how to become more resilient amidst the many demands of the airline industry here: https://flightplantoresilience.scorea... ...

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TAKEOFF with Wellnesstory

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Energy preservation - lessons from the Hadza

Jim's trip to Tanzania - Learning from our primal ancestors

Fix your sleep and fasten your seatbelt

Overhaul your movement

Eat yourself healthy

Turn off autopilot, Address your stress, Know your why

The Four Drivers Of Health

From high-flying airline executives to peak health and performance

Get Ready For Takeoff

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