Why are so many women today feeling drained, struggling with mood swings, or finding it hard to feel their best — no matter what they try? The missing link may not be willpower, but nourishment.

In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we’re joined by Jodi Duval, Naturopathic Physician and founder of Revital Health, who has over 15 years’ experience in women’s health. Jodi unpacks why so many women are undernourished — from hormonal imbalances and nutrient deficiencies to lifestyle pressures and emotional depletion. She also shares practical strategies to restore balance, improve energy, and create sustainable wellbeing.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

• The difference between being undernourished and underfed
• How hormonal cycles impact nutrition, cravings, and energy
• Common deficiencies women face (iron, vitamin D, and more)
• The role of emotional and energetic nourishment in health
• Why women often undereat, overexercise, and feel guilt around food
• Practical steps to reset the body’s “set point” for lasting balance
• Plus much more

Whether you’re navigating your own health journey or supporting clients as a coach, this episode will give you powerful insights into how women can reclaim energy, nourishment, and confidence.

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:20 Why women today are undernourished
5:00 Nutritional vs emotional nourishment
9:40 How hormonal cycles affect energy and food needs
13:00 Signs and symptoms of deficiencies
17:20 The role of lifestyle, stress, and self-care
20:00 Strategies for resetting the body’s “set point”
24:00 Jodi’s holistic approach to testing and treatment
27:00 Simple daily non-negotiables for women’s health
28:00 Final thoughts & how to connect with Jodi

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Ever feel like you’re rushing through life, trying to build healthy habits but never quite finding a rhythm that truly sticks?

In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we’re joined by Mediterranean lifestyle expert and author Olivia Malonda to explore a way of living that goes far beyond food.

Rooted in tradition and supported by modern science, the Mediterranean lifestyle offers a practical, sustainable approach to developing healthy habits that support long-term wellbeing, stronger relationships, and a more balanced life, wherever you live.

Tune in to discover:

- Simple, practical ways to build healthy habits inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle, even with a busy schedule

- A fresh perspective on health and longevity grounded in both cultural wisdom and research

- Tools to bring more balance, connection, and joy into your everyday routine

Whether you’re navigating conflicting health advice or simply craving a slower, more meaningful way of living, this episode offers a refreshing, human approach to wellbeing, helping you create healthy habits that last.


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Do we have to accept pain as we get older? In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we speak with Stacey Roberts - a registered nurse, musculoskeletal specialist, pelvic and sexual health physiotherapist, and functional medicine expert, about practical ways to live pain-free, regain movement, and feel more in control of your health.

Stacey is also the author of The Pain-Free Formula: Solving the Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs, or Injections, bringing evidence-based strategies and real-life insights to the conversation.

She shares her own experience of sudden knee pain and how it inspired her to help others live pain-free, without immediately turning to surgery or medication. Stacey explains why pain isn’t just a mechanical issue, and how your brain, hormones, diet, stress, and lifestyle all play a role.

Tune in to discover:

• How to retrain your brain and body to move without pain
• The surprising links between diet, inflammation, hormones, and joint health
• Insights into pelvic pain in men and women and what often goes unnoticed
• Practical, everyday strategies for staying active and living pain-free at any age

Stacey’s approach reminds us that pain doesn’t have to control our lives and that small, mindful changes can make a huge difference.

📚 Read Stacey’s book: The Pain-Free Formula on Amazon
🌐 Visit New You Health & Wellness: newyouhealthandwellness.com
🎧 Tune in to The Pain-Free Formula Podcast on iTunes

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Ever feel like you’re running on autopilot, just ticking things off the to-do list without really enjoying life? In this episode, Liz – a Health and Wellness Coach, Motivational Speaker, and HCA Ambassador – shares how small but meaningful shifts can help you find more balance, energy, and joy in everyday life.

We explore Liz’s personal journey from feeling stuck in routine to building a life that feels purposeful and fulfilling. She explains her role as a Health and Wellness Coach and how coaching can guide you towards making space for what truly matters. From the power of movement (including Liz’s love of dance!) to reconnecting with your own sense of purpose, this conversation is full of practical tips for anyone who wants to feel more motivated and alive.

Whether you’re curious about health and wellness coaching or simply looking for ways to make positive changes, Liz’s story offers encouragement and simple steps you can begin today.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Simple shifts to bring more energy and balance into your daily routine
• The joy of movement and why finding activities you love matters
• How having a sense of purpose can transform your outlook
• Practical tips to help you feel more motivated and fulfilled
• What a Health and Wellness Coach does and how they can support you

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Liz Jones Solano
01:00 – Childhood, cultural background & early influences
03:00 – Academic and sporting life in Bristol
04:00 – Career beginnings in London & corporate life
06:00 – Choosing a different lifestyle and moving to Barcelona
08:00 – Current work: health coaching, motivational speaking & events
10:00 – Passion for helping clients thrive, not just survive
12:00 – Finding joy, purpose & sharing your gifts
14:00 – Practical steps to move from surviving to thriving
18:00 – The role of dance, flow state & reconnecting with joy
20:00 – Encouraging clients to find hobbies that fuel them
23:00 – Passion vs. purpose — how they overlap
24:00 – The importance of purpose in long-term health & wellbeing
25:00 – Liz’s father’s story: longevity, golf & family as purpose
28:00 – The role of Ikigai & finding reasons to get up in the morning
30:00 – Rediscovering your purpose & starting small
32:00 – How to connect with Liz & learn more about her work
33:00 – Final thoughts

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"There’s nothing as fulfilling as helping somebody feel better and giving them the tools to help themselves."

Are you curious about health coaching and how it could change lives for others and for yourself? In this episode of HCA Talks Health, Zena le Roux sits down with Elsa Wye, HCA Graduate and Ambassador, to explore her journey from the world of corporate to an exciting career in health and wellbeing.

Elsa shares the pivotal moments that inspired her to become a Health and Wellness Coach, from her own health experiences to her family’s journey, and how these shaped her passion for supporting others.

Hear how Elsa combines one-to-one coaching, corporate wellbeing programmes, and a free local menopause support group to create real, lasting impact. She shares practical tips for anyone thinking about a career in health coaching, and how curiosity, life experience, and small, achievable steps can make a big difference.

Connect with Elsa:

Website: elsaywellbeing.co.uk
Instagram: @ElsaWHealthCoach
LinkedIn: Elsa Wye

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What does it really take to break free from binge eating and rebuild a healthy, trusting relationship with food?

In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we’re joined by Suzanne Laurie, certified wellness coach and licensed Emotional Eating & Binge Eating Disorder Specialist, to explore the hidden struggles behind binge eating disorder and how to overcome them.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

Why binge eating is often misunderstood and overlooked

The link between shame, guilt, and disordered eating patterns

How restriction fuels binge cycles — and what to do instead

Steps to rebuild self-trust and embrace intuitive eating

Why self-compassion and support are crucial for recovery

Whether you’re struggling with binge eating, supporting someone who is, or working as a health professional, this episode offers practical strategies and a message of hope.

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Suzanne’s background
02:00 – Why Suzanne specialised in binge eating disorder
05:00 – Emotional eating vs. binge eating disorder
08:00 – Common signs & diagnostic criteria
13:00 – Why binge eating is so difficult to break free from
16:00 – Restriction and the binge–restrict cycle
18:00 – The role of intuitive eating & rebuilding body trust
22:00 – Tackling shame, guilt & self-worth issues
27:00 – Language, diet culture & creating healthier narratives
31:00 – Nourish vs. punish: a practical decision-making tool
32:00 – Supporting family and friends with compassion
36:00 – The most rewarding part of Suzanne’s work
41:00 – Advice for those struggling with binge eating
43:00 – Practitioner guidance & ethical support
45:00 – Where to find Suzanne & closing insights

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What does it take to move from a corporate career into health coaching — and even bring health coaching back into the workplace? In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we sit down with Amanda Nutt, a certified Health Coach and workplace wellbeing expert who made the leap from the corporate world to a purpose-driven career in preventative health and behaviour change.

Amanda shares her inspiring journey of career transition, showing how she combined her business background with coaching skills to support over 40 companies — including Nando’s — in prioritising wellbeing. She explains how to leverage your existing strengths, navigate career shifts with confidence, and position yourself as a problem solver in a new field.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

• How Amanda transitioned from corporate professional to health coach
• Ways to bring health coaching into workplace wellbeing programmes
• The importance of upskilling and networking when changing careers
• How to embrace discomfort and reframe failure as growth
• Strategies for positioning yourself as a problem solver in your new career
• Plus much more

Whether you’re considering a career change or looking to integrate health coaching into organisations, this episode is packed with practical advice and encouragement to help you take the next step.

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Amanda’s corporate background and why she pivoted
6:00 Early challenges of transitioning into health coaching
10:20 Working with companies like Nando’s on wellbeing programmes
15:45 Leveraging transferable skills in a new field
21:00 The role of upskilling, networking, and resilience
27:10 Reframing failure as an opportunity
33:00 Final advice for aspiring health coaches


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Looking to feel stronger, more energised, and confident in your body, even as life gets busier and things change?

In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we explore a refreshingly realistic approach to health and fitness, one that isn’t about chasing six-packs or punishing workouts, but about building strength that supports your life.

Our guest, Josh Wood, is a TEDx speaker, educator, and fitness expert whose journey has taken him from powerlifting and combat sports to guiding people through the wilderness, and now coaching everyday adults toward sustainable strength. After becoming a parent, Josh rethought how he trains, recovers, and builds fitness into real life and shares the simple shifts that make a lasting difference.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why traditional “all-or-nothing” fitness advice often fails
• How to build strength that supports your life, not competes with it
• Small, realistic actions you can take today to feel stronger and more capable
• How to stay consistent even when motivation is low or time is tight

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:00 From combat sports to coaching parents
03:00 Manual therapy, clinics & mindset shift
04:00 Moving fully into gym-based coaching
05:00 Passive vs active participation in health
06:00 Becoming a parent & changing priorities
07:00 Taking care of yourself to show up for family
08:00 Time, energy & minimum effective dose training
09:00 Food, steps & simple lifestyle foundations
10:00 Confidence, capacity & being a role model
11:00 Competence builds confidence
12:00 Parents knowing what to do but not doing it
13:00 Paralysis by analysis in fitness
14:00 Simplifying the first step
15:00 Walking as a starting point
16:00 Protein as a game-changer
17:00 Practical protein guidelines
18:00 Progress over perfection
19:00 Final message: one action at a time

Whether you’re a parent, juggling a busy schedule, or simply looking for a practical way to improve your health and fitness, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you start moving in the right direction today.

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If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to explore how to become a Health Coach, visit: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com

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