Body Literacy with Bex

Bex Lock
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Welcome to Body Literacy with Bex, hosted by nutrition coach and functional health nerd Bex Lock. Each episode dives into the real conversations around hormone health, cycle awareness, gut health, and functional nutrition, cutting through the noise to give you practical tools to nourish and fuel in alignment with your body. The goal for everyone listening is to build genuine body literacy - to better understand your body's communication and what it's trying to tell you, so you can stop outsourcing your health and start making the choices that are right for you and your physiology.

  1. Aug 6

    19. People Pleasing Is Manipulation & Your Nervous System Underpins Everything - with Nadia Zekaria

    In this episode I'm joined by Nadia Zekaria (Nadia Sophia Coaching), a mental fitness and performance coach who I actually worked with about 6 years ago - we take a walk down memory lane, and it's safe to say I wouldn't be who I am today without her. We dig into what nervous system regulation actually means, why so many physical symptoms (gut issues, cycle problems, skin, sleep) trace back to a dysregulated nervous system, and how she works through it with clients. We also unpack why people pleasing is actually a form of manipulation, and what it really takes to set boundaries that stick. Connect with Nadia: Check out her State Shifter program here.Follow her on Instagram - @nadia.sophia.coaching If anything came up for you or if you have any questions, please send me a DM on Instagram. I'd love to connect with you @bexlock.coaching

  2. Jul 27

    18. Tracey's Journey Healing SIBO & Choosing Strong Over Skinny

    In this episode I'm joined by my client and good friend Tracey, who's just finished up a year of working together, to talk about her journey from overtraining and undereating to actually feeling strong, healthy and at home in her body. A year ago Tracey was running 16km three times a week on top of weight training, obsessively tracking calories, and eating nowhere near enough to fuel it. She was on the verge of burnout and using exercise as an escape, until her gut health issues led to a SIBO diagnosis and a real turning point. We talk about what the protocol was actually like, the mindset shift that came with learning to eat more and rest, and what it means to finally choose strong over skinny. If anything came up for you or if you have any questions, please send me a DM on Instagram, I'd love to connect with you @bexlock.coaching

  3. Jul 22

    17. Rest vs. Resistance: How to know the difference with Sofia Shahrokhey

    In this episode I'm joined by Sofia Shahrokhey, an integrated health and fitness coach with 16 years of experience working with women across fitness, nutrition and nervous system health. We get into something I think so many of us need to hear: the difference between your body actually needing rest and just feeling unmotivated, and why those two things are not the same. Sofia breaks down how to separate them, why going back to the science is sometimes the most empowering thing you can do, and why presence is the foundation of all of it. We also talk about the 23 hours outside the gym, where your nervous system regulation really happens, and some really practical tools you can use to bring yourself back into your body when you feel like you've completely lost touch with it. This one is for the high achievers, the mums, the women who are doing all the things and still feel like they can't figure out why they're so flat. Connect with Sofia: Instagram: @coaching_with_sofiaJoin The Free WhatsApp Community

  4. Jul 3

    16. A Mid-Year Check-In: What's Your Health Telling You?

    In this episode we bring it back to you. There's so much health information out there right now, nutrition, gut health, supplements, cycle advice, and it's quite overwhelming, so instead of adding to the noise, this episode walks you through your nervous system, your gut and liver, movement, your cycle, your environment - all specific to YOU. To help you get clearer on what's actually true for you and what needs to shift for you specifically. Think of it as a conversation to check in on where you're at right now, so you can move forward with a much more personalised approach, plus a few simple prompts along the way to help it land. If anything came up for you or if you have any questions, please send me a DM on Instagram. I'd love to connect with you - @bexlock.coaching

  5. Jun 26

    15. How Navigating Chronic Illness Inspired Courtney Bedford to Create A Women's Health App

    In this episode I sit down with Courtney Bedford, founder of the women's health app Fluxi. Courtney spent years being dismissed by doctors while navigating POTS, PMDD, chronic migraines, and more. The silver lining out of her experience is that it's led her to build something really special, and so needed. Fluxie is an app that lets women track their symptoms, moods, energy, and cycle patterns over time and download it all into a PDF to bring to appointments, so they can walk in feeling prepared and better equipped to advocate for themselves. We talk about Courtney's journey, the mental health side of chronic illness, how nutrition and nervous system work have been game changers for her, and the community she's building through the app. Fluxie launches 25th of July on the Apple App Store (so exciting!!) stay tuned and follow along: TikTok: @fluxieappInstagram: @fluxieapp

  6. May 2

    14. How Artificial Light at Night Impacts Pregnancy with Maddy Ashman

    This week I'm joined by Maddy Ashman, a qualified paramedic and registered midwife, talking about her research paper on the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN) on maternal and neonatal health. We dig into what artificial light at night actually is, why it's quietly become one of the most pervasive pollutants of the modern world, and what Maddy's narrative literature review uncovered about its effects on pregnant women and their babies - increased risk of gestational diabetes, preterm birth, prolonged labour, third trimester stress and depression, shifts in gut microbiome composition, and poorer short-term neonatal outcomes. So wild, and so important for us to be having this conversation and spreading this awareness! Maddy also walks us through the everyday sources of ALAN and shares the realistic, controllable ways we can be protecting our circadian rhythm. If you've heard me talk about circadian rhythm health being just as important as nutrition and movement, this is the episode that brings the evidence! Connect with Maddy: https://maddisonashman.substack.com/ Maddy's Research on Substack: https://substack.com/app-link/post?publication_id=1873552 Maddy's podcast recommendations - The Great Birth Rebellion Episode 198 - Optimising your circadian rhythm for better healthEpisode 199 - Light, Sun and Vitamin D for Health

  7. Apr 24

    13. A New Chapter: Body Literacy & Bex Lock Coaching

    A bit of a reset episode. I'm back after a few months off the mic with a life update, a business update, and a proper look into where my coaching is heading next. In this episode, I share: Life on the farm vs life in Sydney, and the wild difference in my nervous system, bloating, and overall state between the two environments (a real-time example of body literacy in action)Losing my Do It Daily Coaching Instagram account after almost six years of building it, and why I'm choosing to see it as an opportunity rather than a setbackThe new page: @bexlock.coaching - what it's about and what to expectWhy I'm moving away from the Do It Daily name and how my coaching philosophy has evolvedWhat body literacy actually is and why it's the foundation of everything I do with my clientsHow a lack of body literacy leaves women vulnerable to being sold to by every wellness product, app, and quick fix on the internetWhy so many women feel like they're doing "everything right" and still aren't feeling goodThe cyclical nature of being a woman and why trying to do the same thing every day is working against your biologyA look into my own health journey: seven years of chronic acne, SIBO, low glutathione, high arsenic levels, and an infected root canal from when I was 13Why a root cause functional approach beats managing symptoms every single timeStepping into a more authentic, unfiltered version of myself online and letting go of the chronic people-pleasingYour Body Literacy Health Audit: I'm offering a limited number of Body Literacy Health Audits. A thorough questionnaire covering nutrition, lifestyle, movement, stress, and cycle, followed by a written document, a video walkthrough, and the option to book a call. Sign up here. Connect with me: @bexlock.coaching Coming up next week: An incredible guest chatting all things artificial light at night and its impact on pregnancy. You won't want to miss it!

  8. Jan 15

    12. Lessons From 2025 That Changed How I Approach Health

    In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on some of my biggest learnings from 2025 - lessons shaped by working closely with clients, continuing my education, and paying attention to the patterns I kept seeing in modern health and wellness. I talk about why circadian rhythm health became such a non-negotiable foundation for me, how light exposure impacts hormones, sleep, energy, and metabolism, and why so many people feel exhausted and dysregulated even when they’re “doing all the right things.” I also share my thoughts on modern hustle culture and how chronic stress can work against female biology, why outsourcing our health to technology can disconnect us from our bodies, and how constant division, comparison, and information overload quietly affect our nervous system and overall wellbeing. Finally, I tie everything together with what I believe is the most overlooked piece of health today - nervous system safety. Because no amount of discipline, supplements, or protocols can replace regulation, rhythm, and feeling safe in your body. This episode is for anyone wanting a more grounded, sustainable approach to health that actually supports long-term energy, resilience, and vitality. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and does not replace individual medical advice. Connect with me: @doitdaily.coaching

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Welcome to Body Literacy with Bex, hosted by nutrition coach and functional health nerd Bex Lock. Each episode dives into the real conversations around hormone health, cycle awareness, gut health, and functional nutrition, cutting through the noise to give you practical tools to nourish and fuel in alignment with your body. The goal for everyone listening is to build genuine body literacy - to better understand your body's communication and what it's trying to tell you, so you can stop outsourcing your health and start making the choices that are right for you and your physiology.

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  • Creator
    Bex Lock
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Bex Lock
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    Body Literacy with Bex