SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked

• From Stuck to Strong: The Repeatable Mindset Strategy Sally uses to overcome challenges

  Join hosts Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett as they go deep in this raw and powerful episode of the Wellness Diary, with Sally sharing the untold story of how her true wellness journey began - long before cancer. ✓ The truth about emotional eating and using food to cope ✓ The early signs of burnout and how it crept in silently ✓ A toxic job, 40kg weight gain, and the turning point that sparked change ✓ How running (literally) rewired Sally’s mindset ✓ The life-altering power of finishing what you start ✓ Why building mental strength prepared her to face cancer ✓ Self-motivation, pep talks and becoming your own biggest cheerleader This isn’t just a story about illness - it’s a story about resilience, growth and getting it done when no one else will do it for you. Whether you're in a rut, struggling to prioritise yourself, or just need a reminder of your own strength, this one will stay with you. SWIISH: https://www.swiish.com/ use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C's apply) FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/swiish/ https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett 🎧 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Feeling Foggy & Burnt Out: The warning signs she ignored 01:30 – Eating to Numb the Pain: Emotional eating in a tough workplace 03:00 – The 40kg Weight Gain: How food became the coping mechanism 04:30 – Workplace Culture Shock: The company that sparked the change 06:00 – Learning to Run: From hiding to lacing up in the dark 08:00 – The Finish Line Moment: Why not quitting changed everything 09:30 – Rebuilding Confidence: Exercise, food and mental strength 11:00 – Pep Talks & Personal Power: Becoming your own cheerleader 12:00 – Cancer & Resilience: The mindset that carried her through 13:30 – Life After Illness: Gratitude, grit and getting it done

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• Struggling to Lose Weight: When Intermittent Fasting Fails, What Actually Works, And The Clinically Proven Fix

  Join host Sally Obermeder as she sits down with Dr Nick Fuller – obesity researcher and creator of Interval Weight Loss Method – to bust some of the biggest myths in dieting and explain why your body keeps bouncing back. ✓ Why diets work short term, but fail long term ✓ The truth about intermittent fasting (and why it backfires) ✓ Understanding your body’s “set point” and how to reset it ✓ Why traditional calorie counting doesn’t work – and what does ✓ The 3 key pillars of lasting weight loss: diet, exercise & sleep ✓ The powerful link between sleep and hunger hormones ✓ Smart strategies to retrain your brain away from emotional eating ✓ How to eat “from big to small” and work with your body’s rhythm ✓ Why restriction backfires and treats should be part of your plan ✓ How to make food enjoyable again (without overthinking it) Dr Fuller shares evidence-based tools, mindset shifts and real-world tips that take the pressure off dieting and make healthy habits stick for the long haul. If you’ve tried every plan under the sun, this episode is the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. Mentioned Resource: Interval Weight Loss Program SWIISH: https://www.swiish.com/ use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C's apply) FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/swiish/ https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett Guest: Dr Nick Fuller https://www.instagram.com/intervalweightloss 🎧 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Why Diets Don’t Work Long-Term 01:00 – Intermittent Fasting: What It Is & Why It Backfires 03:00 – The Body’s Set Point & Why It Matters 05:00 – Weight Loss That Works: Small Steps, Big Shifts 07:00 – Interval Weight Loss Explained (and Why It’s Different) 10:00 – Nature’s Treats vs. Processed Foods 12:00 – How Your Body Burns Calories Through the Day 14:00 – Diet Culture, Guilt & the Psychology of Eating 17:00 – Protein, Fibre, and What’s Actually Filling 19:00 – The Hidden Power of Sleep on Weight & Hunger 21:00 – Why We Need a Mindset Shift (Not Another Diet) 24:00 – Habits, Triggers & Replacing Old Routines 26:00 – The Truth About Treats: Yes, You Can Have Them 29:00 – Rapid Fire: Misconceptions, Mistakes & Must-Knows 32:00 – Resetting Sleep, Reducing Screen Time & Late Night Tips 34:00 – Plate Size, Breakfast Wins & Why Fruit Isn’t the Enemy 36:00 – Real Talk on Balance, Enjoyment & Long-Term Change

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• The Silent Saboteur: How Poor Sleep Is Hijacking Your Mental Health. How to fix your nights to feel better during the day.

  Join host Maha Corbett and guest Dr Jemma King – sleep, stress and recovery expert – as they dive deep into the science of sleep and why it’s the ultimate non-negotiable for women’s health. ✓ Why your brain literally needs to be cleaned each night ✓ The truth about cortisol, stress, and your sleep-wake cycle ✓ How sleep deprivation impacts your gut, weight, mood and motivation ✓ Signs of “dirty brain” syndrome and how to fix it ✓ Why perimenopause and poor sleep are a vicious cycle ✓ The most common myths about sleep (and what’s actually true) ✓ A step-by-step guide to preparing for your best sleep – from the minute you wake ✓ The surprising link between poor sleep, poor choices, and personality shifts ✓ How to reduce 3am wake-ups, anxiety spirals and burnout ✓ The tech, tools and trackers that actually make a difference Whether you’re battling broken sleep, riding the perimenopause rollercoaster, or just want to improve your energy, this episode gives you the why and the how to reclaim your sleep – and your sanity. Mentioned Products: Oura Ring – sleep tracking & biometrics Eight Sleep Pod Mattress – smart temperature-regulating bed topper Welltory – heart rate variability & stress tracking SWIISH Sleep Superfood Powder – natural ingredients to support rest SWIISH: https://www.swiish.com/ use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C’s apply) FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/swiish/ https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett Dr Jemma King https://www.instagram.com/dr.jemma.king 🎧 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Why Sleep Is the Secret Weapon: The overlooked foundation of mental and physical wellbeing 02:00 – Dirty Brain Syndrome: What it is and how to prevent it 04:30 – Deep Sleep 101: Why you need five cycles and most people don’t get them 07:00 – Sleep, Mood & Memory: How your brain distorts reality when sleep-deprived 10:00 – Cortisol, Gut Health & Happiness: The gut-sleep-stress loop explained 13:00 – Risky Decisions & Reactivity: How sleep deprivation rewires your brain 15:00 – Sleep Disorders: What to know about sleep apnoea and insomnia 17:00 – Perimenopause & Sleep: The hormonal havoc keeping women awake 21:00 – Sleep Efficiency vs Sleep Quantity: Why “more” isn’t always better 23:30 – From Phones to Pilots: The real cost of skimping on sleep 26:00 – The Ultimate Sleep Formula: From light exposure to late-night meals 30:00 – Protein, Blood Sugar & Mood: What to eat and when for better sleep 33:00 – 3am Wake-Ups: What causes them and how to stop them 35:00 – Anxiety, Inflammation & Brain Fog: How your lifestyle affects your mind 38:00 – Movement for Mental Health: Myokines and the power of daily exercise 41:00 – Sleep Tech & Innovation: The new tools changing the game 44:00 – Final Myths Busted: Sleep debt, Dec2 gene and the truth about one bad night

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• WTF Is Happening to My Body?! | Unexpected Symptoms, Hormonal Truths & Peri / Menopause Explained

  Join host Sally Obermeder and Dr Ceri Cashell – GP and women’s health expert – as they deep-dive into the misunderstood world of perimenopause and menopause, busting myths, unpacking symptoms, and giving women the tools to feel confident and in control. ✓ What perimenopause actually is (and why it’s not just about hot flushes) ✓ Common and surprising symptoms – from rage to brain fog to tinnitus ✓ The hormone rollercoaster: oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone explained ✓ Natural ways to support your body (even if HRT isn’t for you) ✓ Why strength training is essential – not optional – after 40 ✓ Nutrition hacks that support mood, metabolism and bone health ✓ The truth about HRT and breast cancer risk (based on science, not headlines) ✓ How to advocate for yourself with your GP (and why you should bring a friend) ✓ Why menopause isn’t the end – it’s a transition into power Whether you’re confused, curious or in the thick of it, this episode is your roadmap through the “zone of chaos” with humour, heart and no-BS advice. Mentioned Products: ✓ Balance App – symptom tracking & hormone health report ✓ Protein + Fibre + Healthy Fats – for hormone harmony & bone strength ✓ Strength training – your daily non-negotiable ✓ Vitamin D + K2 – for mood and bones ✓ Psychologist or counsellor – for emotional wellbeing & trauma unpacking SWIISH: https://www.swiish.com/ use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C's apply) FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/swiish/ https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett Guest: Dr Ceri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcericashell 🎧 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Menopause 101: Why it’s not just “one day” 03:00 – The Zone of Chaos: What’s happening to your hormones 05:00 – Why Menopause Was Stigmatised (and what’s changing now) 08:00 – Mood, Sleep & “Losing Yourself” – Inside the psychological symptoms 10:00 – Weird But Real Symptoms: Crawling skin, tinnitus, jaw pain 13:00 – Rage & Relationships: What’s happening in your brain 15:00 – Hot Flushes & Night Sweats Explained 17:00 – Daily Habits That Actually Help (and don’t cost a cent) 20:00 – Protein, Fibre & Fat: The magic hormone trio 22:00 – Strength Training & Bone Health: Why it’s critical for women 25:00 – HRT: Myths, facts and what the science really says 29:00 – Breast Cancer & Hormones: Unpacking the fear 33:00 – Therapy, Trauma & Starting Fresh: The emotional side of menopause 36:00 – Partners & Menopause: What to say, what to share 39:00 – Find a GP Who Gets It: Tips for finding the right support 42:00 – Final Takeaways: Your next step, starting today

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• The Best Sex You're Not Having: How scheduled sex could be the missing link, the psychology of desire and the myth of " in the mood" .

  Join host Sally Obermeder and guest Dr Marty Klein, world-renowned sex therapist and author, as they dive deep into one of the most misunderstood ideas in modern relationships: scheduled sex. If you think planning intimacy sounds unromantic, think again. ✓ Why scheduling sex doesn’t kill spontaneity - it actually creates more of it ✓ The biggest myths about “normal” sex lives (and why comparison is killing connection) ✓ What men and women really want when it comes to sex - and how it’s more similar than you think ✓ How to deal with mismatched libidos without blame or shame ✓ Why self-acceptance and communication are the real keys to great sex ✓ The role of mental stimulation and why foreplay starts long before the bedroom ✓ Phones, fatigue and the unseen factors that ruin intimacy ✓ How structured intimacy can unlock more time, presence and play in your relationship Whether you’re navigating a sexual drought, juggling a busy family life, or just want more connection with your partner, this episode is full of empowering, practical and often hilarious insights that can transform the way you think about sex and love. Mentioned Books: Sexual Intelligence – by Dr Marty Klein His Porn, Her Pain – by Dr Marty Klein SWIISH: https://www.swiish.com/ use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C's apply) FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/swiish/ https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett Guest: Dr Marty Klein https://www.martyklein.com 🎧 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Are You Even Present? Why your partner may be physically there… but not sexually available 01:30 – What’s Normal Anyway? How many times couples really have sex - and why it doesn’t matter 03:00 – Scheduling Sex 101: Why planning sex can actually make it hotter 05:30 – The Romance Myth: Why spontaneity isn’t the secret to great sex 08:00 – The Picnic Analogy: How planning creates space for freedom and fun 10:00 – Adulting & Intimacy: How grown-ups can reclaim connection amidst chaos 12:00 – Phones, Screens & Bedroom Blues: Why tech is tanking your sex life 14:00 – Date Night ≠ Sex Night: Why emotional connection matters (with or without sex) 16:00 – Desire Discrepancy: What to do when one partner wants it more 18:30 – Sex or Scrabble? Understanding the real roadblocks to desire 21:00 – Respect, Trust & Safety: Why emotional climate matters more than technique 23:00 – The Nose Analogy: Why ignoring boundaries ruins sex 26:00 – Creating Erotic Anticipation: How to build connection before the bedroom 28:00 – The Truth About Men & Women: Why sexual needs converge over time 30:00 – Schedule Availability, Not Sex :The subtle mindset shift that changes everything 32:00 – More Than Just Sex: How intimacy planning ripples into the rest of your life 34:00 – Top 3 Tips: The keys to better sex at any age This one’s honest, raw, real - and might just be the conversation that changes everything.

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