Rhapsodic Podcast Carmen Exler

What a year it has been. I look forward to another great year with my listeners in 2024. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

On today's episode Carmen and Kylie talk about their experience at Sydney Marathon, Carmen's first marathon, 42.2km! The first part of the episode covers the conversation the night before, followed by the race recap (22:04) and some extras. This episode was recorded on a phone in Sydney, it is not studio quality however it gets better as the episode goes on. Video diary mentioned can be found on Carmen's Instagram.
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In today's episode of Rhapsodic, Carmen is joined by her husband Daniel for a casual Q&A session. They're here to chat about Carmen's personal journey from losing 60kg to training for the Sydney Marathon (42.2km), all from Daniel's point of view. They're diving into questions from listeners, chatting about why Carmen went for weight loss surgery, the highs and lows of her journey, and the hard work it took to stick to healthy habits. And since this episode is a bit on the longer side, we've sorted all the questions and added time stamps. So, if you're looking for something specific, you can jump right to that part.

02:16 How do you stay so optimistic, what made you finally get into running and how do you find time with 3 young children?
07:34 Was Daniel supportive of the idea of weightloss surgery (WLS) in the start?
09:14 Did it go as Daniel expected?
11:00 What was the hardest part of the journey for each of you and Daniel?
14:08 How do you feel the big change has impacted your relationship, your routines and your goals as a couple?
18:25 What is Daniel the most proud of through this whole journey?
19:23 Even though you’ve lost the weight, do you still struggle mentally?
20:50 What are 2-3 highlights from your journey that stand out or which you are most proud of?
24:56 The failed efforts which led me to have the surgery and the days leading up to going under the knife.
33:26 What did you learn about yourself through the process and what motivated you through difficult days?
36:40 Do you still care about the number on the scales? 
39:46 Were there any complications with your surgery? 
41:14 Would you do it (WLS) again?
45:14 Did you ever want to give up in the early stages of the process before seeing results?
49:48 How is Daniel supporting you now?
51:05 What does Daniel believe is the biggest change physically, mentally and socially?
54:41 What was the hardest day in your fitness journey?
57:04 Why are you doing a marathon?
01:02:15 Have any of your friendships changed since weight gain or weightloss?

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On today's episode of Rhapsodic Podcast, Carmen is fortunate to have Xenia and Simon join her as guests. They bravely share Xenia's personal journey of overcoming an abusive marriage and finding happiness with Simon in Australia. Throughout the episode, we delve into the challenging process of breaking free from control and abuse, and how Xenia, along with her four children, managed to escape and build a new, joyful life.

What makes Xenia and Simon's story even more inspiring is their commitment to helping others in similar situations. Together, they have founded a charity in 2010, AT THE ARK, dedicated to supporting families who have experienced child sexual abuse and domestic violence. Through their charity work, they aim to provide resources and assistance to those in need.

Tune in to this episode as we explore Xenia's remarkable journey, the resilience of her family, and the positive impact they are making to support others facing similar challenges. It is an episode filled with hope, strength, and the belief that no one deserves to suffer in silence.



At The Ark - www.attheark.org.au

Marathon Fundraiser

Xenia's website - www.xeniaschembri.com

Little Bear Book Series

Broken to be Beautiful book

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In today's episode of Rhapsodic, Carmen interviews Ryan, an F45 coach with an inspiring weight loss journey. Ryan shares his incredible transformation from an obese sales manager weighing 148kg to becoming a marathon runner and F45 coach. Their conversation delves into his experiences at F45, how he manages to balance his family, work, and fitness life, as well as his insights on overcoming failure in his fitness and running journey. Ryan's ability to uplift and motivate others is evident as he shares how he has made a positive impact on people's lives through his journey.

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In today's episode, Carmen interviews Dr Kylie Anderson, who is the business owner of FOHER Co, the very first women's specific triathlon apparel brand in Australia. During their conversation, they delve into how Kylie manages to balance her training for an Ironman event, running her successful business, and being a single mother. Furthermore, Kylie sheds light on her personal experience with perimenopause, which is a stage in women's health that often gets ignored. I hope you enjoy today's episode.
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