Welcome to another episode of the Happy Apple! I recently connected with a like minded personal trainer who operates near where I live who agreed to an interview on this episode of the Happy Apple. Matthew Sullivan is a highly experienced and professional personal trainer,  operating from Drive Fitness who holds a Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science as well as a number of other qualifications.  During this exercise we cover: -Advice for anyone wanting to begin a journey towards heath and fitness. -Common pitfalls when starting a journey towards better health and fitness. -Why p ..read more

Following last fortnight's passionate interview with CEO of metabolic balance AUS & NZ Cherry Wills, I thought I'd dive more into the 'what is' side of Metabolic Balance. In this podcast, I dissect the '8 rules' of Metabolic Balance. Together with the personalised food list, the 8 rules is a core componenent of the Metabolic Balance program. So if you are considering Metabolic Balance for you then this is a great podcast to listen to, in order to gain further understanding of 'what a program is like.'  This is episode 2 in my mini-series, focusing on Metabolic Balance.  ..read more

This one is especially for those`of you who are looking to make a big health change in 2023. Your success in doing so is dependent not on your exercise, not on your nutrition, not on your lifestyle.... ultimately it is dependent on your mindset. Because its your mindset that will govern all of these elements.  I've been reflecting a lot on why some clients make longterm changes... and why others make a change for a season. And mindset is definitely the key. And its not the mindset DURING the process... but having the right mindset from the BEGINING of the process that really matters.  ..read more

A bit of a different episode today and very focused on mindset for change. Self respect and self compassion... you absolutely need BOTH in life and in health. What does self respect and self compassion look like? Why is it critical? Why, without them, do we end up in a spiral of self sabotage? Listen in because this is all covered in this episode ..read more

Not only is just as important... its part of having a healthy relationship with food! You can not have one without the other. Do you 'track' your exercise? I.e. do you track heartrate, exertion, calories burned and other 'numbers'? In this episode I explore how this might be detrimental to your overall health... especially your mental health. Is it more important to you that you burn a lot of calories.... or is it more important that you enjoy what you are doing and listen to your body? Just a few things I ask you to ponder if you choose to tune in to this one ..read more

I recently re-entered the world of 'mainstream exercise' by joining up with a friend at a local gym. I was quite stunned... and disgusted by the marketing that was plastered all over every available space at the gym. Most of it was conflicting nutrition advice and all of it was belittling. It made me think how terrible this sort of messaging is and how things really need to change if we are going to genuinely encourage people to take responsibility for their health ..read more

Why do so many people want to look after themselves better and make better food choices... but don't? Why do many improve their health and food choices for a little while.... but not a lifetime? Because its not really about the food... its about how we think and feel about food. And ourselves for that matter. If you start there, then you will get permanent change.  ..read more

This episode is heavily based on the conversations I've been having with clients so far this year. 2 things that are worth 'ditching' for your own health and happiness in 2022. Furthermore, ditching them might actually help you progress and achieve your health and wellness goals... keeping them might be holding you back! So what are they? tune in and find out.  ..read more

Spring has sprung and don't we know it! The flowers might be out but its hard to see them when everywhere you look someone's trying to sell you the latest diet and detox program! So today, we want to tell you about our detox program and why it's the best.... haha, almost got you there! The reality is, that we want to blow the detox conversation out of the water and do what we do best - bring some reality back into this topic! In this episode, we: -Dissect and explain what detoxification actually is -Bust a whole heap of myths about detoxification programs. Spoiler alert - you don't turn detox ..read more

This episode is for you if you really want 2022 to be different.... Are you setting yet another new years resolution to look after yourself better? To get healthier? To find more energy? To be a good example to your family? Well, plan on doing things differently this year.... after all, if you do them all the same way you will be back here again in 2023! My first podcast for 2022, I hope you enjoy ..read more