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Episode Synopsis
Feeling stuck in burnout, exhausted, and unheard? You’re not alone.In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we’re joined by Debi Mason — Certified Health & Wellness Coach and mentor at both HCA and Health Coaches Hub. Debi shares her powerful journey from severe health struggles in a high-stress corporate role to reclaiming her energy, freedom, and purpose through health coaching.🎧 Tune in to discover:The warning signs of burnout she ignored before her body crashedWhy being “unheard” delayed her healingThe key steps she took to restore her health and shift her mindsetHow reconnecting with herself brought clarity and resilienceWhy her guiding principle became: “How will this nourish me?”Debi now helps others break free from burnout and create a healthier, more fulfilling life — proving that it’s possible to turn exhaustion into empowerment.🔗 Explore more HCA Talks Health episodes: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com/health-wellness-podcast✅ Timestamps0:00 Welcome & introduction to Debi Mason1:00 Debi’s corporate career & silent health struggles2:00 Success at UGG Europe while living on adrenaline3:00 Ignoring symptoms: migraines, pain & poor sleep4:00 Productivity vs. health decline — running on adrenaline5:00 Why it was so hard to stop & seek change6:00 Seeing multiple specialists but missing the root cause7:30 The turning point: moving back to South Africa9:00 Total body crash — when adrenaline wears off10:00 First steps toward healing with a functional nutritionist12:00 Discovering the power of food & functional medicine13:30 Food intolerances, histamine issues & personalised nutrition15:00 Whole foods, balanced eating & tailored supplements16:30 Keeping a detailed food & symptom diary18:00 Reconnecting with the body after years of “body deafness”19:00 Six months to improvement, years to full recovery20:00 Food changed my life — inspiring a career shift21:30 Finding Health Coaches Academy & training as a coach23:00 Starting a second career & stepping into her purpose25:00 A day in the life of a thriving health coach27:00 Nourishing body, mind & spirit daily29:00 Impact on clients, families & communities31:00 How to connect with Debi & her coaching work32:00 Final thoughts — health is our greatest asset🌟 More from The Health Coaches AcademyFollow HCA on Instagram: @healthcoachesacademyIf you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new, rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com🎙 Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and leave a review!Your support helps us reach more Health Coaches who need these insights. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to HCA Talks Health — see you in two weeks!
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