Nat Kringoudis: The Wellness Trends That Are Making your Hormones Worse
If you’ve ever looked at your skin, your period, your mood or your bloat and wondered what is going on with my body… Then this one’s for you.
After being diagnosed with cancer, I started questioning everything.
My skincare, my shampoo, my perfume, my cleaning products.
And if I’m completely honest, it’s sent me down a rabbit hole I can’t unsee.
So today, I brought in the big guns: Nat Kringous - Australia’s go-to hormone expert, best selling author and founder of The Pagoda Tree.
Nat has worked with over 30,000 women, from teens to cancer patients to help rebalance their hormones, detox their homes and help get their energy back.
Nat’s not here to sell you on celery juice or shame you for using candles or enjoying a glass of champagne. She’s here to help you cut through the BS and start supporting your body properly without losing your mind.
Stick around to find out:
Why she’s seeing more cancer patients than ever before and what they ALL have in common
The ‘clean’ products that actually aren’t clean… and what you should be throwing away first
The one hidden ingredient she says is worse than alcohol for your hormones
How to protect your kids without being “that parent”
The most common signs and symptoms that your hormones might be imbalanced
Nat’s most controversial wellness takes (I wasn’t expecting her to say this one!)
… and SO much more
Want more of Nat?
Download her free low tox guide here
Check her out on IG @natkringoudis
Visit her website www.natkringoudis.com
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 @thefigure_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.
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How I’m Staying So Positive EVEN While Fighting Cancer
If you think cancer would be the thing that slows me down…
You don’t know me very well.
I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in May but instead of curling into a ball and asking “why me?” I did what I always do.
I got back up. And I kept going.
Today I’m talking about how I’m staying positive even though I’m going through one of the hardest moments in my life.
You’ll hear:
How I still managed to go to the gym the morning of my first chemo session
The EXACT structure of my day (yep, even now)
How I pull myself out of the hole when I’m spiralling
The habits that keep me grounded and pushing each day
Everything I had in place BEFORE being diagnosed that has helped me stay so positive
Why surviving isn’t enough for me… I want to thrive
… and SO much more
I also want to hear from you. I have compiled some of my favourite episodes on mindset. Once you’ve listened, DM me over on IG @thefigure_ and tell me which one hit you the hardest.
You’re Trying to Do It All… and That’s Exactly Why You’re Getting Nowhere on Spotify | Apple
You Life Would Change if Only You… on Spotify | Apple
How to Keep Doing the Hard Thing For Your Future Self EVEN When You’re Ready to Quit on Spotify | Apple
The Reason I Can Do Hard Things on Spotify | Apple
Do you want this kind of pep talk every week? Come join me in The Vitality Project. It’s my group coaching program where we don’t just talk about fat loss. We talk about habits, structure and how to build a life that holds you together when things get hard. You in? Join here.
If you need a push to take control of your health - download my app Fit By The Figure.
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Healthy Snack Options for Kids That Are CHEAPER and EASIER Than Ultra-Processed Crap
I saw a post on IG the other day… a dietician recommending ultraprocessed foods for children.
Guys, I’ve said this before and I’m going to keep saying it. This… is not good enough.
This isn’t just about a fish finger and a piece of white bread. It’s about the messaging we’re giving parents. That’s ‘its good enough.’
But if we want our kids to thrive and not just survive… we have to do better.
So today I’m showing you how.
I’m breaking down the exact snacks I feed my kids that are not only CHEAPER and HEALTHIER but also keep them full for longer. Which means you won’t be reaching for a second snack 10 minutes after handing them a Le Snack.
Not only is this better for your wallets BUT it also nourishes their bodies, supports their brains, skin, heart eyes… And gives them the energy to be kids.
If you’re stuck for ideas, I have a whole e-book dedicated to kids lunches which you can find here.
You’ll hear:
Cheaper and healthier alternatives to Up & Gos, Tiny Teddies and Rice Wheels
How we’ve been tricked into thinking ‘snack food’ needs marketing
Why your kids are constantly hungry after snack time
The exact food in my kid’s lunchboxes this week
How I’m managing to prep for 4 kids meals all while having chemotherapy
… 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 @thefigure_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.
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The First Update with Chris Since Everything Went Down…
If you had told me last time Chris was on the poddy that I would:
Have been diagnosed with Bowel Cancer when we thought I was just anemic
Have to stop breastfeeding London
Be starting chemotherapy (for 3 months!)
Have gone viral for the whole thing on social media (and have since done so many interviews…)
I wouldn’t have believed you.
So today’s episode is a much needed, much overdue catch up with my husband Chris Duncan to chat about everything that’s happened since
We’re chatting about all the stupidest stuff people say to you after you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, the crazy lack of empathy some doctors have shown me, and how this has impacted our relationship - all while providing you with some banter to get you through the day.
If you want more of Chris - we have a whole Spotify playlist where you can binge our more light hearted episodes 💛 Link here
Chris is also an influencer now so make sure you go follow him on IG over at @chrisduncan7.
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 @thefigure_ so if you want more, make sure you join me over there. Or follow the podcast over @lifewithdanniduncan.
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What I’ve Changed Since Being Diagnosed with Bowel Cancer
If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll do it when things calm down”... please, listen to this first.
When I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in May - I was shocked to say the least.
I’m one of the healthiest people I know.
I train. I eat clean. I don’t smoke. I don’t binge drink. I make my own bloody sourdough.
I spoke about it on Instagram and since then, my social media has blown up.
I’ve been on the news, interviewed by BIG companies, and answering thousands of questions from women asking what they need to change.
So today we’re diving into exactly that: everything I’ve changed and everything I’ve kept the same since being diagnosed with cancer.
You’ll hear:
What I feed my kids and what I refuse to let them eat
The years of “damage” I didn’t realise I was doing in my twenties
Why your stress might be worse than your sugar
The part of my lifestyle that shocked my doctor
What health means to me now + what I think people are STILL getting wrong
And the new rules I’m living by… even if they make people uncomfortable
Download my recipe books:
Baby and Toddler recipe book here.
Lunch Box recipe e-book here.
Make sure you use LIFEPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% off.
And if you need a laugh after this episode, listen to Chris (my husband) and my Sort Your Sh*t Out series here 💛
We all know how tiring it is to pump, let alone how uncomfortable it is. But… it doesn’t have to be that way. Everything changed for me when I started using Lacevo’s breast pumps. Head to lacevo.com and use code THEFIGURE5 to get a cheeky discount!
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 @thefigure_ 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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