Listen "Why swopping perfectionism for self-compassion is the path to vitality"
Episode Synopsis
In this moving and inspiring episode, I chat to a wise, gentle mid-lifer called Karen Villet. Karen is a cancer survivor, mother and (since we recorded this conversation) now a functional medicine health coach.
You'll hear about:
The importance of releasing self-criticism to make space for self-compassion and growth.The difference between surviving and thriving.Chronic disease as a teacher (and then inviting it to leave).Why health information (and even a life-threatening illness) isn’t always enough to help us stick to healthy habits
Please note: this conversation is in NO WAY intended as medical advice or expert advice on cancer treatment.
48-year-old Karen lives in Cape Town, South Africa, and started out as an occupational therapist. Following her own health journey, she's now beginning her next chapter as a functional medicine health coach - inspiring others to live their healthiest, most thriving selves. She's also a busy mum of one teen, one tween and two lively hounds.
My website:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/
The Wellness Unwrapped Self-Paced Programme:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/the-wellness-unwrapped-self-paced-programme/
Contact me at: [email protected]
Follow me on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzyglaskie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness
You'll hear about:
The importance of releasing self-criticism to make space for self-compassion and growth.The difference between surviving and thriving.Chronic disease as a teacher (and then inviting it to leave).Why health information (and even a life-threatening illness) isn’t always enough to help us stick to healthy habits
Please note: this conversation is in NO WAY intended as medical advice or expert advice on cancer treatment.
48-year-old Karen lives in Cape Town, South Africa, and started out as an occupational therapist. Following her own health journey, she's now beginning her next chapter as a functional medicine health coach - inspiring others to live their healthiest, most thriving selves. She's also a busy mum of one teen, one tween and two lively hounds.
My website:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/
The Wellness Unwrapped Self-Paced Programme:
https://peppermintwellness.co.uk/the-wellness-unwrapped-self-paced-programme/
Contact me at: [email protected]
Follow me on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzyglaskie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppermintwellness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeppermintWellness
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