Dr Kirsty Seward

Dr Kirsty Seward

I'm Dr Kirsty Seward, behavior scientist, dietitian and body image healing coach. Each week I'll bring to you wisdom and insights from my personal lived experience through body image and explant surgery and my decade of coaching in the health, nutrition and wellness space. My gift to the world and to you, is how deeply I see and understand you. You can expect raw, vulnerable and powerful content - my commitment to you is that I won't hold back. The wisdom I share is to help you cultivate self-awareness, reconnect with your body, deepen the most important relationship you have - the one you have with yourself, and to step into your most radiant and authentic version of you. You are worthy. You are enough. It's time to heal.

  1. (#46) Thriving through menopause - Strength & self-compassion with Amy Lombard

    08/14/2025

    (#46) Thriving through menopause - Strength & self-compassion with Amy Lombard

    Join me in conversation with Amy, Exercise Scientist and Menopause Coach, who is on a mission to empower women to take ownership of their health during midlife.  After recognising that the fitness industry doesn’t meet the unique needs of women’s physiology, she undertook further study into the impact menopause has not just on our bodies, but on our motivation, mindset, and relationship with movement. Today, she specialises in empowering women to take ownership of their health through strength training, simplified nutrition, and sustainable habit-building.  Amy’s approach is grounded in evidence but led with heart, meeting women where they’re at and helping them build a realistic, compassionate path forward. She believes all women deserve to feel strong, capable, and confident in their own skin (no matter their age or stage!). Whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, group programs, or her digital platform MenoMojo, Amy’s mission is clear: to help women feel good again - body, mind, and mojo included." In this episode, we dive into… Amy’s personal journey to becoming a menopause fitness coachThe most common body changes during menopause and how to work with them, not fight themWhy strength training is essential in menopause and how beginners can start confidentlyMyths about menopause and fitnessAn inspiring client transformation story and the power of compassionate coaching…and so much more! If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical guidance and heartfelt encouragement to help you feel strong, capable, and confident in your own skin. You can connect with Amy via: Instagram: menomojocoach Website: https://menomojo.com.au/ If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help create more impact by writing a review of the podcast for others to read ✨ All my love, Kirst X.

    39 min
  2. (#45) What Is ‘Happiness’, Really? - with Declan Edwards

    08/05/2025

    (#45) What Is ‘Happiness’, Really? - with Declan Edwards

    Today, I’m thrilled to share with you an interview with Declan Edwards - a happiness researcher, coach and the founder of BU Happiness College.  Backed by a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology and over a decade of hands-on experience, Declan has worked with thousands of individuals and organisations to turn the science of happiness into real, sustainable life change.  Declan’s mission is to help people build practical skills for lasting happiness, inside and out.  He’s living proof that you don’t have to sacrifice your wellbeing for success, and that true fulfilment comes from being your whole self, not your perfect one. In this episode, we dive into: What ‘happiness’ really means What do we get wrong when it comes to measuring happinessWhy perfectionism and people-pleasing often hold us back from feeling truly Why achieving “that goal” (a job, weight, or milestone) often still leaves you feeling unfulfilledHow to start working towards aligned happiness when you feel stuck...and so much more! If you’re ready to stop chasing an unattainable version of success and start embracing your whole self, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement to help you get there. You can connect with Declan via: Instagram: declanedwards_bu Website: https://declanjedwards.com/  If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help create more impact by writing a review of the podcast for others to read ✨    All my love, Kirst X.

    49 min
  3. (#43) Navigating emotional eating + transforming your eating habits with Joshua Hillis

    02/21/2024

    (#43) Navigating emotional eating + transforming your eating habits with Joshua Hillis

    Josh and I connected via Instagram over 12 months ago and it’s surreal that this episode is finally happening! Josh Hillis is an eating skills coach who is helping people transform their relationship with food. He has accumulated 20 years of coaching experience and authored not one, but two books! In this episode we cover... -Josh's journey from fitness and meal plans to studying psychology to better support his clients -Why meal plans only work for a small portion of the population -The way emotional eating shows up in day to day life (eg. stress eating, not being able to stop snacking at work) -Why food becomes the go-to way to manage stress -The 4 levels of motivation that humans have access to in order to drive change in eating behaviours -How our 'values' can help guide our eating behaviours to become the person we desire to be -Why a 'reward' and 'punishment' approach to changing your eating habits leaves you feeling exhausted -The peace that comes when you allow yourself to make mistakes and learn - the outcome when you say goodbye to the 'all or nothing' and 'pass/fail' mentality when it comes to food -The power of a PAUSE - putting a gap between 'wanting' and 'choosing' -How to practice 'zooming in' and 'zooming out' when navigating uncomfortable emotions ...and so much more! You can connect with Josh on Instagram @joshuahillis Click here to download the values list mentioned in the episode As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me have more impact by writing a review of the podcast ✨ All my love Kirst  X.

    53 min
  4. (#42) How to manifest the best possible outcome (for anything!)

    02/16/2024

    (#42) How to manifest the best possible outcome (for anything!)

    In this episode, I delve into the profound concept of transforming your mindset, highlighting how your thoughts intricately shape your reality. I discuss the underlying factors driving your thoughts towards worst-case scenarios and offer guidance on harnessing the power of gratitude and visualization. Through practical strategies and insightful reflections, I aim to provide you with the tools to adopt a more positive, empowered mindset...embrace the belief that "the best possible outcome is always unfolding for me"...and be open to receiving it! In this episode I cover... -How often do we jump to the worst case scenario? And the common reasons we may do this -What are you consuming day to day - through social media, the news, conversations - and how does this impact your mindset -How your thoughts create your reality - what you're seeking is also seeking you. How to trust the universe has your back! -The steps to shift your mindset into "The best outcome is always unfolding for me" -Bringing awareness to negative thought patterns - and how you continue to reinforce these negative beliefs. -How you're blocking yourself from receiving the best possible outcome. -Practicing gratitude to cultivate evidence that things DO work out for YOU -Why you should visualize yourself succeeding! -The 'Best-case scenario' journal practice for you to try today! ...and so much more! As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨ If this episode resonated with you, please share it with those you love and help me create more impact by leaving a review of the podcast ✨  All my love  Kirst   X.

    24 min

About

I'm Dr Kirsty Seward, behavior scientist, dietitian and body image healing coach. Each week I'll bring to you wisdom and insights from my personal lived experience through body image and explant surgery and my decade of coaching in the health, nutrition and wellness space. My gift to the world and to you, is how deeply I see and understand you. You can expect raw, vulnerable and powerful content - my commitment to you is that I won't hold back. The wisdom I share is to help you cultivate self-awareness, reconnect with your body, deepen the most important relationship you have - the one you have with yourself, and to step into your most radiant and authentic version of you. You are worthy. You are enough. It's time to heal.