Society’s beauty standards can be crushing to the self-worth, affecting adolescents and adults alike. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by dietitian and wellness coach Kathy Ožaković to learn more about how embracing authenticity is the first step toward improving body image.

Grounded in her personal triumphs over mental health challenges, Kathy Ožaković is an integrative dietitian, wellness coach, and health practitioner who is passionate about helping people achieve and maintain their best health through lifestyle and medicine. With a stunning ability to take radical responsibility for the circumstances she created, Kathy Ožaković enabled herself to change the trajectory of her future multiple times, compelling her to lead by example.

In this episode, Kathy Ožaković highlights the importance of self-awareness, be it with respect to emotions or food, in embracing authenticity. She offers several exercises and practices that may prove useful in embracing authenticity, from mirror work to personal value worksheets.

Together, Marie and Kathy Ožaković discuss the internet-famed ‘toxic body positivity’ movement that promotes unrealistic expectations of body positivity, along with the advantages of accepting one’s emotions rather than remaining falsely positive. So, tune in to this episode for an in-depth discussion on self-love and staying true to yourself!

Visit Kathy Ožaković’s work on the following platforms: Website: https://www.nufitwellness.com.au

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The effects of meditation on our well-being are widely recognized, but lesser known are its role in improving our relationships and social connection. So, this week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella sits with functional medicine health coach Bridget Pennington to learn more.

As principal health coach at Melbourne Functional Medicine, Bridget Pennington coaches patients, collaborates with practitioners and helps to design and rebuild the coaching offering, granting her the opportunity to spend several hundred hours coaching. With a passion for sharing tools and resources, she continues to develop journals, books, blogs, and resources that are available for free download or purchase.

In this episode, Bridget Pennington sheds light on heart rate variability (HRV) that measures the variation in time between each heartbeat, essentially tracking the nervous system and how it reacts to not only the environment, but also to emotions and thoughts. She shares that tracking HRV can be extremely beneficial in informing an individual’s meditation practice, from techniques to frequency.

Together, Marie and Bridget Pennington discuss the role of meditation and mindfulness in improving connection to society, and the importance of mindset in meditation practices. So, tune in today for a riveting conversation about how meditation can transform your mindset, and vice versa.

Tools and resources mentioned in this episode: HeartMath: https://www.heartmath.com

Visit Bridget Pennington’s work on the following platforms: Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/BeePennington Website: https://www.beepennington.com/

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It is well-known that getting sufficient sleep is vital for health and well-being, but did you know that it also plays a massive part in cognitive functionality and overall performance? This week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by naturopathic nutritionist and health coach Carolina Ramuski to find out more.

With a firm belief in the transformative power of quality sleep, Carolina Ramuski has dedicated her career to helping individuals achieve deep, restorative sleep through a unique blend of ancestral wisdom, modern technology, and cutting-edge biohacking techniques. Specializing in sleep health, she provides personalized sleep coaching and corporate wellness programs, constantly staying up to date on the latest research and strategies in sleep optimization.

In this episode, Carolina Ramuski starts by defining cognitive function as mental processes that encompass the manipulation of information, reasoning, memory, problem-solving, decision-making and more. She then shares that sleep is the main power source for cognitive function. That aside, Carolina Ramuski sheds light on the various types of sleep in a sleep cycle, describing the "dream" state as a filing cabinet for memories gathered throughout the day.

Together, Marie and Carolina Ramuski discuss sleep supplements, ingredients and dosage to pay attention to, alongside the best bedtime habits to practice for a good night's rest. So, tune in to this episode for an engaging conversation about optimizing nighttime sleep for daytime performance.

Tools and resources mentioned in this episode: Chronotype Quiz: https://primordialhealth.outgrow.us/Chronotype

Visit Carolina Ramuski’s work on: https://www.primordialhealth.co.uk/

Connect with Carolina Ramuski via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolina-ramuski/

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