Author: jstocmo

SLP 302: The Importance of Having a Positive Sphere of Influence with Grant Smith

‘I think it’s important to have a network of people around you both professionally and personally that can support you through your own emotions and your own state of mind. It’s always, in every industry and every career, so easy to get caught up in so much of the detail of what’s happening that quite… Continue reading SLP 302: The Importance of Having a Positive Sphere of Influence with Grant Smith

TWIW 207: Peppermint oil for open heart surgery

This Week In Wellness the British medical Journal has reported that peppermint oil may ease people’s pain, reduce the need for drugs and enhance their sleep after open heart surgery. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230803/Peppermint-oil-may-be-new-option-for-pain-relief-after-open-heart-surgery.aspx

100NO 540: Mediterranean Diets are NOT created equal!

For the last 5 weeks we’ve been sharing conversations we’ve been having in Ikaria and Sardinia with local elders as well as local authorities. Today we share with you a summary conversation we had together in Cala Gonone, a small coastal town in Sardinia where we worked for the last couple of days before returning… Continue reading 100NO 540: Mediterranean Diets are NOT created equal!

SLP 301: Self Love Quicky – Breaking Free of Limiting Emotions & Beliefs

The pursuit of our goals and dreams can be a transformative journey, but often, we find ourselves held back by limiting beliefs and emotions that act as invisible barriers. These internal roadblocks, deeply ingrained in our psyche, can prevent us from reaching our full potential. However, by recognizing and addressing these obstacles head-on, we can… Continue reading SLP 301: Self Love Quicky – Breaking Free of Limiting Emotions & Beliefs

SLP 300: Celebrating 300 Shows with Kim Morrison

Here we are celebrating the 300th show of the Self Love Podcast! I am beyond excited and proud to share my passion for this show. As a business owner, author, podcaster, and mentor, I realise I have made it my mission to embrace sustainability, promote organic essential oils and skincare, advocate for self-love, and utilise… Continue reading SLP 300: Celebrating 300 Shows with Kim Morrison

100NO 539: I live alone yet I am not lonely, with 91yo Ikarian elder Vasso

Community. It’s a word used all too often without the real power of what it represents. 91 year old Vasso shares with us just some of what she’s learnt living 91 years upon this year. One of 10 children, Vasso shares her insights on coastal living, gardening, her daily rituals, reading, nature, community, friends and… Continue reading 100NO 539: I live alone yet I am not lonely, with 91yo Ikarian elder Vasso

SLP 299: Self Love Quicky – Embracing Real Food

In an era of fast-paced living, convenience-driven lifestyles, and an abundance of processed foods, we find ourselves distanced from the fundamental wisdom of our grandparents when it comes to food choices. Our ancestors thrived on real food, enjoying a diet that was unprocessed, wholesome, and sourced directly from nature. By understanding the significance of eating… Continue reading SLP 299: Self Love Quicky – Embracing Real Food

SLP 298: We Don’t Find Health In The Extremes with Steph Lowe

‘I certainly think that a lower carb healthy fat approach is essential for some people especially our type 2 diabetics, but I think we do not find health in the extremes. And that’s the problem with our industry and with Instagram and Tik Tok and 3 second reels. And where we’re getting our information from… Continue reading SLP 298: We Don’t Find Health In The Extremes with Steph Lowe

100NO 538: Longevity in Sardinia with Ivo Pirisi

National Geographic’s Blue Zones research may have brought just over a dozen of small villages some level of fame; however the entire island of Sardinia is not a Blue Zone. To really uncover what makes Sardinia so special from a longevity perspective, you really do have to go off the beaten track. And that’s just… Continue reading 100NO 538: Longevity in Sardinia with Ivo Pirisi

TWIW 206: Lack of sleep increases diabetes risk

This Week In Wellness researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have uncovered a potential mechanism for the increased diabetes risk seen in those who do not get enough sleep.  https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230707/Research-uncovers-mechanism-linking-deep-sleep-to-blood-sugar-control.aspx https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2666379123002197