The Present Day Wise Woman - Healthy Life Hacks With Jennifer Jefferies
By JENNIFER JEFFERIES
Affectionately known as 'The Present Day Wise Woman', Jen is no stranger to corporate burnout and draws on her personal experiences of how she went from surviving to thriving.
The Present Day Wise Woman - Healthy Life Hacks With Jennifer JefferiesMar 16, 2021
The Art of Eating: How Mindful Consumption Elevates Nutrition and Health
Today, we often rush through meals, scarcely paying attention to what we're consuming or how we're consuming it. However, there's a growing realisation that how we eat profoundly impacts our nutritional intake and overall health and wellbeing. In this episode, Jen discusses how mindful consumption elevates nutrition and health.
Unlocking the Secrets of the Vagus Nerve: Your Body's Highway to Health
In the complex landscape of the human body, there's a remarkable neural superhighway known as the vagus nerve. In this episode, Jen talks about how the vagus nerve isn't just about physical health but is also deeply connected to emotional wellbeing.
How to stop caving into your cravings
One of the most frequent comments Jen hears is, "Jen, I just can't resist my cravings." In this episode, Jen explores the reasons behind our cravings and shares straightforward strategies to help you manage them.
Dealing with vaginal dryness and pelvic floor prolapse
Claire Osterstock, a fanny physiotherapist located in Adelaide, South Australia, specialises in helping both women and men manage pelvic pain. Frequently approached for recommendations on personal lubricants, Claire noticed a lack of natural options in the market, dominated by products with synthetic chemicals and preservatives. Motivated by this, she developed her own brand, Olive and Bee, which offers a 100% natural personal lubricant. In this episode, Jen chats with Claire about her journey and the creation of Olive and Bee.
The top 5 secrets to self discipline
"Jen, sticking to a plan can be tough." You might find yourself excited about a new nutrition plan on Monday, only to abandon it by the afternoon. Or, you might commit to exercising but give up after a few days when you don't see immediate results. In this episode, Jen shares her top five secrets on how to build lasting self-discipline.
What makes the best skin creams
Did you know that sorbolene contains additives such as glycerin (synthesized from petrochemicals) and paraffin(A white or colourless soft solid derived from petroleum)? In this episode, Jen talks about what makes the best skin creams.
Its what we assimilate and eliminate that matters
The substances we absorb and the ones we dispel play a significant role in shaping our physical health, mental state, and overall quality of life. In this episode, Jen dives deep into the essence of wellbeing.
The biggest frustration in a woman's life is that scales lie
Even though scales seem to provide precise measurements, they can often give a deceptive picture, particularly regarding a woman's weight. In this episode, Jen discusses the various factors that contribute to the unreliability of scales.
What happens in a pelvic floor exam for prolapse
In today's episode, Jen talks with Georgia, Women’s Health physiotherapist, about all the ins and outs of a pelvic floor examination for prolapse
Are you a control freak?
Join Jen in conversation with Dr. Maz Roginski, a specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine, as they explore the impacts of clinging too tightly to control in life and how being control enthusiasts can take a toll on our health.
Pessaries and pelvic floor prolapse
Pessaries are non-surgical devices used to support areas affected by pelvic floor prolapse, providing relief from symptoms by repositioning and stabilising pelvic organs. In this episode, Jen talks to Women’s Health physio Georgia about pessaries and pelvic floor prolapse.
Why we are feeling not happy or maybe depressed
Jen explores the connection between our emotional wellbeing and the heart meridian with Dr. Maz Roginski, a Traditional Chinese Medicine expert. They discuss how feelings of unhappiness or depression could stem from an imbalance in this vital energy pathway.
How fibre is the missing key to your gut health
Are you bloated, gassy, farty, get heartburn, constipated, runny bum, abdominal discomfort, weak immune system, weight gain, chronic fatigue or fatigued in general? There's every chance that your gut chemistry is out of balance, particularly your gut microbiome. In this episode, Jen is going to dive deep into all things plant fibre and why and how they are prebiotics that help with all those things.
Best ways to cook different vegetables for best nutrition
'Jen, should I eat my vegetables raw or cooked?' In this episode, Jen shares ways you can cook your vegetables to get the best nutrition.
Moving From Fear To Excitement
Did you know that? Your body only knows if you are scared or excited by the way you breathe. In this episode, Jen talks about how we move ourselves from being scared to excited.
The 7 Steps To Sanity
According to the World Health Organisation, work-related stress is the disease of the 20th Century. Stress is one of those things that we all experience to different degrees and through different symptoms and ailments. In this episode, Jen outlines the signs of burnout and shares her 7 Steps to Sanity.
Breaking The Stress Loop
Stress, defined by Lazarus, is when the demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilise to adapt to the conditions. In this episode, Jen discusses how high stress impacts women's health, and what you can do to break the stress loop.
The Wheel of Life
If wheels aren't perfectly circular, the ride is anything but smooth. Similarly, if your 'wheel of life' isn't balanced and well-rounded, navigating through life can become a real challenge. Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is this 'Wheel of Life'? In this episode, Jen explains what the Wheel of Life is and how it enables you to identify where things are out of alignment, and what you need to work on to rebalance them.
What type of fat are you?
Did you know that there are 6 types of body fat? In this episode, Jen explores what each type is and the key factors you need to keep in mind when trying to shift that excess weight.
The Three Essentials For A Vital Libido
More than 1 billion women have pelvic floor disorders like incontinence or prolapse. In this episode, Jen explore the 3 essentials for a vital libido.
The Five Things That Motivate and Drive You
Have you wondered what your drivers are? The things motivate and drive you to do the things you do. In this episode join Jen as she takes you through a 20-minute exercise to help you identify your drivers.
How anxiety, energy and adrenals are influenced by the kidneys
Jen talks to Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine Maz Roginski about how our kidneys influence our adrenal glands, energy and even anxiety.
How emotions can lead to fatty liver and more
Jen talks to Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine Maz Roginski, about how emotions are stored in the liver and how that then influences our physical health.
Why women over 50 need over 100 grams of protein a day
Did you know that women over 50 need to have 100 grams of protein a day? In this episode, Jen talks about why it's essential and what foods you can source it from.
Mastering The Mundane - How Consistency Brings Sustainable Change
The things that we do consistently in life is the thing that brings us results in life. And we spend 80% of our time doing the mundane! That's right. In this episode, Jen talks about how you can master your mundane.
Why Brazil Nuts Can Help Support Your Thyroid
1 in 8 women experience thyroid issues in their lifetime. In this episode, Jen shares one simple step you can do to support your thyroid, eating brazil nuts.
She puts needles where to help fix your pelvic floor prolapse
Jen is working with Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin to help treat her prolapse. In this episode, Dr Sarah Mattin gets real with all of the treatments including acupuncture directly to the pelvic floor to help Jen’s prolapse. This very educational conversation shows the ways Jen is improving her prolapse.
How working too hard influences pelvic floor prolapse
In this episode, Jen talks to Dr of Traditional Chinese Medicine Maz Roginski, about how working too hard and burning the candle at both ends can lead to ailments like Pelvic Floor Prolapse. Dr Maz shares some ways to help prevent and treat Pelvic Floor Prolapse.
I gotta go, I went! Dealing with urge incontinence and pelvic floor
Have you found yourself suddenly needing to go to the toilet, but before you get there you've had a mishap? This is known as Urge Incontinence, which involves the sudden urge to empty and results in involuntary leakage of urine. In this episode, Jen chats with Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin about urge incontinence and what you can do to help reduce or stop this.
No more wee when you sneeze - the ins and outs Pelvic Floor Prolapse
Many women have been suffering in silence for years and thinking it was normal. If you are finding that when you sneeze other things are happening, then tune into this episode as Jen speaks to Fanny Physio Dr Sarah Mattin about Pelvic Floor Prolapse.
Intermittent Fasting Working With Moon Cycles
Jen frequently encounters women facing challenges with intermittent fasting during peri-menopause or menopause. In this episode, Jen explores harnessing the phases of the moon to enhance their intermittent fasting experience.
Have you ever been resistant to change
Are you being held back by your resistance to change? In this episode, Jen talks about how she learned the impact that she has on others and the power of not being resistant to change in life.
The Power of Negative Ions: Why They Are Good for Us
Why do I always feel so good after time at the beach or out in nature? In this episode, Jen talks about how negative ions, or anions, are nature's antioxidants and how they support your bodies.
The essentials of Copper and Zinc
The copper-zinc balance refers to the delicate equilibrium between copper and zinc levels in the body. In this episode, Jen explores the vital roles in various physiological functions both copper and zinc play.
Calcium versus Magnesium
Calcium and magnesium are both essential minerals that play important roles in various bodily functions. In this episode, Jen explores their difference in terms of their functions, sources and effects on the body.
The vitamins and minerals that aid the reduction of anxiety
Vitamins and minerals by themselves may not directly cure anxiety, but some nutrients are noted to play a supportive role in promoting mental health and alleviating anxiety symptoms. In this episode, Jen explores which specific vitamins may aid in the reduction of anxiety and how they function to support mental wellbeing.
Vitamin C deficiency, known as scurvy, is still prevalent in the Western World
Vitamin C deficiency, known as scurvy, remains surprisingly prevalent in the Western World. In this episode, Jen talks about the best food sources for vitamin C and discusses its numerous benefits.
The ins and outs of Vitamin B
To ‘B’ or not to ‘B’, that is the question! In today’s episode, Jen does a deep dive into all the vitamin Bs and their role in supporting your body's essential functions.
Vitamin E, how you can get those essential nutrients
Following up on Jen’s last episode, where she talked about fat versus water soluble. In this episode, Jen is going to break down vitamin E and how you can get those essential nutrients, ideally from food.
Water vs Fat Soluble. What is the difference?
There is so much to know about vitamins, minerals, fat and water soluble. In this episode, Jen is going to break down what the difference is between water versus fat soluble.
My high blood pressure story
Life can throw us curveballs and it can be through those events we see spikes in our blood pressure. In this episode, Jen shares her story by identifying her triggers for her blood pressure spike and what preventative measures she takes to look after herself.
Margarine is one step from plastic or is it?
You were told you had high cholesterol, so you did what you felt was best and swapped your butter for margarine. But now you're consuming plastic. What!? In this episode, Jen explains why your margarine is one step away from plastic!
How animals and humans mirror each other
Did you know that humans and their animals mirror each other! In this episode, Jen speaks to Deb Parsonage from Busy Paws about the relationship between humans and their furry counterparts.
Celebrating Three Years of Healthy Life Hacks
Woohoo! It's Healthy Life Hack's 3rd birthday. To celebrate one lucky reviewer will be interviewing Jen, asking her any questions they may have about naturopathy and wellbeing.
You Are A Survivor
You will get through this. You will. You are a survivor. In this episode, Jen talks about the fundamentals of what is happening TO you is also happening FOR you, and how you can decide how your choose to step forward in life.
Stop Using Teabags, They Are Toxic To You
As the fragrant aroma of your brewing tea absorbs into your nostrils, whilst your teabag is brewing in hot water. Did you know you are also brewing 11.6 million microplastics at the same time….and poisoning yourself? In this episode, Jen explains why you need to stop using teabags, how they are poisoning you and what you can do instead.
Natural ways to help Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a name given to a common group of symptoms marked by generalised pain and muscle stiffness. In this episode, Jen explains the most common symptoms and shares natural ways to help with Fibromyalgia.
Natural ways to support your thyroid
When your thyroid is out of depleted, this can lead to all sorts of health issues including autoimmune and hormone. In this episode, Jen shares her tips on how you can support your thyroid naturally.
Keeping away from the peace stealers
In a world filled with constant distractions, it's important to reflect on those things that often steal the peace from our minds. In this episode, Jen shares her 7 steps to keeping peace of mind.
Creative Problem-Solving Techniques
Problems and challenges are a part of life. Problem-solving enables us to navigate through difficult situations, adapt to new circumstances, and make progress in our personal and professional lives.