The Healthy Diary

Today’s episode is a deeply personal one… and honestly, one that I knew I needed to record not just for you, but for me too.This is my first Christmas without my mum.If you’re new here, my mum passed away in June this year after battling terminal cancer, and it's been one of the toughest seasons of my life. My mum wasn’t just my mum… she was my best friend, my biggest supporter, and the person I told absolutely everything to. And because she loved Christmas more than anyone I know, this time of year has been feeling especially heavy.In this episode, I’m opening up about how I’m navigating grief during the holidays and sharing the exact things I’m doing to take care of myself, things that might help you too if you're going through a similar season.Grief can feel incredibly lonely…but it shouldn't be. You are not alone, my friend.Here’s what I share in this episode:1. Allowing myself to actually feel my griefFor a long time I kept myself busy, distracted, and “strong.” But grief doesn’t disappear because we ignore it - it builds up.2. How I’m honouring my mum this ChristmasBefore my mum got sick, she had a whole Europe trip planned — Spain, Italy, Switzerland… all the places she dreamed of visiting. She never got to go.So this year, I’m going for her.3. Changing my environment instead of staying homeThis was something my mum told me to do — to spend my first Christmas somewhere different, surrounded by family, creating new memories and giving myself a bit of emotional breathing room.So I’m in Italy with my auntie, my cousin, and their new baby — and it’s exactly where I need to be.A message from my heart to yoursIf this is your first Christmas without someone you love — or your fifth, or your tenth — please know this:There is no “right” way to grieve.You are allowed to feel joy and sadness at the same time.You are allowed to cry while wrapping presents.You are allowed to set boundaries, to rest, to do less, to take care of yourself.You are allowed to change traditions… or keep them… or create new ones.Your grief is valid. Your love is valid. And you are not alone.This episode is dedicated to anyone who is hurting this season — especially those of you living abroad, far away from your families, or navigating a “first” without someone special.If this spoke to you, or you know someone who needs to hear it, please share this episode with them. You might help someone feel seen.Thank you, my friend, for listening — and for being here with me through 91 episodes. I’m so grateful for you.Sending you so much love this holiday season.See you next week. 💛Links & Resources:Apply for coaching: HEREFollow Angela on Instagram: HEREMentioned in this episode:December Accelerator

Today, I’m diving into five of the most common weight-loss myths that I STILL hear from incredibly smart, capable, high-achieving women every single day…. myths that I want you to leave behind before stepping into the new year.If you’re a busy professional woman or business owner over 35 who’s tried every diet under the sun but still feels stuck… this episode is truly going to shift your perspective.Let’s break these myths down so you can walk into 2025 with a refreshed mindset, better habits, and a body that finally feels supported, not punished.✨ In This Episode, I Talk About:1. “I need to eat less to lose weight.”Skipping meals and undereating is one of the FASTEST ways to slow your metabolism, trigger cravings, and end the day elbow-deep in the pantry. This isn’t a willpower issue… it’s a blood sugar issue.2. “I have to work out every day to see results.”Nope. You can lose weight without stepping foot in the gym.Most of my clients lose 8–15 kg in 16 weeks focusing on nutrition + simple daily movement like walking.3. “Eating healthy = fat loss.”This one surprises so many women. You can eat the healthiest, most wholesome meals, homemade, organic, nutrient-dense, and STILL not lose weight if your portions or structure aren’t aligned with a calorie deficit.4. “Carbs are the enemy.”This myth needs to stay in 2010. Carbs support your hormones, energy, brain function, and metabolism, especially if you're 35+.5. “I just need more willpower.”Willpower is NOT your problem, your systems are. High-achieving women are already disciplined in every other area of life… except with food, where most people are winging it.My Final ReminderYou do NOT have to enter another year playing by diet culture’s outdated rules.You can feel healthy, confident, and in control of your food without restriction, without tracking, and without living in the gym.And if this episode made you feel seen, please take 10 seconds to leave a review on Apple or rate the show on Spotify. Your support helps this message reach more women who need it.Links & Resources:Apply for coaching: HEREFollow Angela on Instagram: HEREMentioned in this episode:December Accelerator

“The Worst Weight Loss Advice I Ever Received (And What You Should Do Instead)”In today’s episode, I’m breaking down a piece of advice that so many women are given… advice that sounds empowering on the surface, but actually keeps you stuck, overwhelmed, and nowhere closer to feeling healthy and confident in your body.That advice?“Just listen to your body.”Now… I love this concept. It can be powerful. But if you’ve spent years dieting, skipping meals, overeating at night, ignoring your hunger, or feeling completely disconnected from your body…Then “just listen to your body” is NOT helpful — and honestly, it can make things worse.This episode comes straight from my personal experience (and many conversations with clients). I’ll walk you through why this advice backfires for so many high-achieving women, and what you actually need to rebuild before intuitive eating becomes helpful and natural.In This Episode, I Cover:1. Why “just listen to your body” keeps you stuckIf you’ve ignored hunger cues for years, eaten on autopilot, binged at night, or relied on willpower…Your body’s signals are going to feel confusing, unreliable, or non-existent.2. The missing step before you can “listen to your body”Before intuition comes awareness + structure.3. How to rebuild trust with your bodyStart with structure, build awareness, and then your body will start communicating clearly again … without willpower, without restriction, and without starting over every Monday.If this episode helped you…Please subscribe, leave a quick review, or share this episode with a friend or sister who needs it. It helps the podcast grow — and it helps more women finally break free from the diet cycle.Links & Resources:Apply for coaching: HEREFollow Angela on Instagram: HEREMentioned in this episode:December Accelerator

Today, we're diving into a topic that has been everywhere lately in your social feed, at brunch with your girlfriends, and even in doctors' offices. Yep… we’re talking Mounjaro, Ozempic, and weight loss medications.And let me just say this upfront:- There is zero judgment here.- This episode comes from a place of love, education, and empowerment.Because the truth is… so many women are being prescribed these medications without being told how they actually work, what changes happen inside the body, or how to avoid regaining all the weight later.So today, I’m giving you the full picture — simply, clearly, and without the hype.What We Cover in This Episode1. What Mounjaro actually does in your bodyI break down how this medication mimics two natural gut hormones (GLP-1 and GIP) and how that affects your hunger, fullness signals, digestion, and blood sugar — without boring you with unnecessary science.2. Why it reduces hunger and cravings so dramaticallyYou’ll hear the three main physiological effects women feel immediately when they start the medication, and why many describe it as “finally having the food noise turned off.”3. The real reason people lose weight on it (hint: it’s not magic)It’s not a miracle drug, but it does make being in a calorie deficit much easier because you're simply not as hungry. The medication supports the process… but it doesn’t do the work for you.4. Why you may regain the weight quickly if you stopThis part is SO important.If you don’t build the right habits, eating structure, and mindset while using the medication, the weight can return extremely fast once you come off it.That’s why I work with women who are taking these medications, because the foundation still matters.5. Who Mounjaro is and isn’t designed forYou’ll learn: ✔ When it can be truly helpful ✔ Why doctors aren’t having the full conversation ✔ Why structure, mindset, and habits matter just as much — if not more — than the medication itself6. How to get the same effects without medicationYes - it's possible.In this episode, I explain how food, structure, protein, balanced meals, and lifestyle habits can naturally help regulate hunger, stabilize blood sugar, and reduce cravings… without injections, side effects, or huge costs.👉 The roadmap to long-term results — with OR without medicationWhether you're considering it, already on it, or not interested at all — I walk you through what actually leads to long-term success for busy high-achieving women.Links & Resources:Apply for coaching: HEREFollow Angela on Instagram: HEREMentioned in this episode:December Accelerator

If you’re a busy professional woman, a business owner, a working mum, or simply someone with a lot on your plate… this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.Today I’m sharing five practical lifestyle hacks that will help you stay consistent with your health goals even on your busiest days without restriction, without calorie tracking, and without spending hours in the kitchen or the gym.Most women aren’t inconsistent because they “lack discipline.”They’re inconsistent because they’re trying to follow routines that were never designed for their real lives.And if you’ve been waiting for “life to calm down” before you focus on your health… my friend, you’re going to be waiting forever. Life is busy, especially after 30, and that’s exactly why your habits need to work with that reality, not against it.In this episode, I dive into the 5 hacks that I teach my clients inside my program, the same women who used to struggle for years with consistency and now feel grounded, confident, and in control of their routines.Here’s what you’ll learn:The Power of One Weekly Non-NegotiableThe 10-Minute RuleAutomating Your MealsUsing Your Calendar Like a BossCreating a Busy Day Backup PlanYou don’t need to overhaul your entire life to feel healthier, lighter, and more in control. Start with one of these hacks today. Implement it this week. Let that single action build the momentum you’ve been missing.And remember, you are not the problem. The strategies you’ve tried simply didn’t match your real lifestyle. When you finally use an approach made for busy, high-achieving women, everything changes.You’ve got this… even on your busiest days. 💛Links & Resources:Apply for coaching: HEREFollow Angela on Instagram: HEREMentioned in this episode:December Accelerator