How Jackie Pushed Through Panic Attacks and Got Her Life BACK by Doing This…
Today you’ll meet Jackie, one of my incredible clients who’s just finished 12 weeks of private coaching with me.
Her story isn’t about fat loss or fitting into jeans.
It’s about what happens when life hits you with the kind of pain you never see coming… and you decide you don’t want to live like this anymore.
After two heartbreaking miscarriages and a year she calls “the year from hell” Jackie hit rock bottom.
Her mental health crumbled, her panic attacks took weeks to recover from, and she realised something had to change.
I want this episode to inspire you to take action and make changes in your life because there is more out there for you than you think.
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If you want to sign up to my next round of coaching, you can do so here. Reach out to me on IG @danni.duncan_ and let me know that you came from the poddy 💛
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Serena Williams is Setting a TERRIBLE Example for Our Kids
When I saw that Serena Williams was on Ozempic - I was shocked and honestly pretty upset.
I don’t care what people do to their own bodies, it’s their choice.
But it’s the messaging.
My daughter Harper is obsessed with tennis. She knows who Serena is, and ironically we use her as an example for Harper to eat her veggies and dinner to get healthy and strong.
So just what are we teaching our kids now? If one of the most decorated athletes needs a fat loss injection to feel “herself” again after having kids. What does that mean for the rest of us?
If you’re on a fat loss journey and you’ve been thinking about ozempic - please DM me, I’m so happy to give you some free advice.
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If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching.
I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.
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Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer at 36: Sami’s Symptoms, Diagnosis + What’s Next When the Doctors Said You’re Inoperable
Cancer is becoming more frequent for people under the age of 40.
You already know my story - a fitness and nutrition coach who is SO specific about what goes in my body and yet I was diagnosed with stage 2 bowel cancer earlier this year.
In July this year, Sami - a fit and healthy personal trainer who was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer, and told by her doctors that she was inoperable.
I wanted to get Sami on the podcast to share her own story, what her life was like before, the symptoms she experienced leading to her diagnosis, and her plan is to conquer cancer irrespective of what the doctors say.
This episode is important to listen to for a number of reasons, but if nothing else because Sami is an inspiration. The way she stays so grateful even when life throws sh*t at her… We could all learn something from her.
Stick around to find out:
What Sami’s life looked like before she was diagnosed (spoiler alert - she was living a healthy lifestyle)
Why she chose chemotherapy even when people told her not to
The mindset shift that keeps her pushing through everything
The way she explained her cancer diagnosis to her young kids
What Sami’s doing to make her body a place cancer can’t survive
The shocking advice Danni’s oncologist gave me during chemo
The first signs something was wrong… and how fast it escalated
Why early detection for younger women needs to change
The habits we’ve come to normalise that are making us sick
What Sami wishes she’d done differently before her diagnosis
Sami’s plan to fight, heal, and live to 90
If you want to support Sami head over to her IG @_sami_ or her PT studio @peachyfitbyronbay
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If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching.
I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.
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The Science Behind Movement: How Just 10 Minutes a Day Can IMPROVE Your Mental Health with Sydney University Professor Sophie Scott
In a world where bad news is so easy to consume, and we spend more time on our phones than we do moving our bodies or being with our loved ones.. It’s not surprising that our mental health is suffering.
But did you know that moving your body for just 10 minutes a day can have a huge impact on your mental well being?
Joining me on today’s episode is Sophie Scott, an Adjunct Professor at the University of Sydney, an award-winning broadcast journalist, as well as a TedX speaker. Sophie is passionate about mental health and movement so today we are chatting about just how much of a role movement and mindset can play in improving your wellbeing.
You’ll hear:
0:00 - Sophie’s most controversial take on the wellness industry
5:15 - The cost being sedentary has on our mental health that nobody realises
7:51 - The research behind movement for mental health: how hard do you have to go to see the benefits?
10:35 - The Progress Principle and how 10 minutes a day might change everything for you
13:48 - Do different forms of exercise have different mental health benefits?
15:28 - How quickly does it take to see an improvement in your mental wellbeing when you start moving more?
16:51 - Most of us know movement will make us feel better.. So why don’t we do it?
19:05 - Why I was able to continue moving my body even through chemotherapy
20:51 - How can reframing the way we talk to ourselves make us happier AND more successful?
25:10 - The specific phrases and words we need to take out of our vocabulary if we want to improve our mental health
29:17 - The most important thing you can do if life gets in the way of progress
30:45 - Why we need to be careful what we say in front of kids - now more than ever
34:43 - Tips on getting non-sporty kids moving their bodies more and staying active
38:18 - What does the future of wellbeing look like?
42:29 - Sophie’s challenge: Try this for a week and see if it improves your mental health
Want more of Sophie? Check out her IG @sophiescott2 or visit her website www.sophiescott.com
If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app FIT by Danni Duncan or sign up for coaching.
I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.
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Did Chris Cheat? I Found Leopard Print Panties in My Room..
Yes, I really did find a pair of leopard print panties in my room.
No, they weren’t mine.
And yes, I asked EVERY woman in my life if they belonged to her.
Write a comment wherever you listen and let me know if you believe him or not after listening…
We’re also talking about a million other things like:
Why a bag of chips nearly turned into the fight of the year
The one thing I wear to bed that Chris swears is killing the mood
A quickfire round of questions that you should all be asking your husbands 😂
… and SO much more
If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure or sign up for coaching.
I also share all of my health and fitness tips over on IG @danni.duncan_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.
Life won’t wait - we get one shot - and you are in the driver's seat.
You can Do Hard Things.
I’m Danni Duncan…featured fitness and nutrition coach, author, speaker and mum of 4 amazing kiddies (including twins).
Online I’ve shared it all, my pregnancy journeys, miscarriages, why you SHOULDN’T be eating cereal for breakfast, how to make the perfect sourdough and helping you to see that YOU can do hard things.
The things I’ve said online have often got me into a bit of trouble, and its because I’m not afraid to call people out on their shit … I’m not afraid to discuss taboo topics and I don’t believe that any of us need to live an average life where we do what society is telling us is ‘normal’ … instead its our job to question “Why is that normal?” And is that what we want for our own life?
This podcast is going to be a space where I chat to experts (and share my own thoughts) on WHY we aren’t living our full potential.
Where you can get the facts that will help you to get your happiness, motivation and confidence back.
Taking the first steps can be hard, but I’m here to help you make it a little easier to face your fears and live your best life - every, single, day.
I will make you feel uncomfortable, I will make you think differently but you may just wanna hear it.
If you want to make this year the year that you do something for yourself, you’re in the right space.
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