There is such a thing as good stress: eu-stress which helps us achieve peak performance. In this blog, I am describing how chronic de-stress affects the body. You will also find a simple tool to help when you are under a lot of pressure. To understand how stress affects your health outcomes, I want you to first understand and befriend your nervous system. The Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) has two main branches. The Sympathetic Nervous System, described as the ‘fight or fligh

Original publication: Motoring Chronicle. Around one in four people will experience a mental health condition in any given year. Many of them drive every day. Depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder are among the most common diagnoses, and all three can directly affect the cognitive functions that safe driving depends on: concentration, reaction time, decision-making and situational awareness. What is less widely understood is how mental health medications can

The last 3 years have seen me read and write a lot. My exponential reading and writing activities correspond with a few major life events which had me return to journaling, something I did as a young child. When I left my boyfriend, engraved into my heart were the words of a relationship coach I heard advising women after divorce: "Do the things you did before the relationship". You know, those things you slowly let go of because he cringed, no longer made time for, or hid fr

“Remember this isn’t about getting it ‘right’ it’s about staying connected, curious, and committed to your own path, no matter what rhythm your life is dancing to. Even if you’re catching up in your own time, your presence is felt.” – Karina Kalilah, Wild Love Manual page 19. This sentence resonated deeply given the topic of the lecture I was writing this essay about, ‘Music in Breathwork’. I missed class, unwell I slept through that Saturday jetlagged after my 2 day trip bac

Small hinges swing big doors. It's the little things we do daily that lead us toward or away from wellness. Here are five things I aim to do daily, and on those odd days that I don't - I notice it. In line with The 7 Pillars To Wellness these five things help me regain momentum after hard times. Hard times create strong people, and strong people create good times. Spend time in the Sun Whether it's a morning sunrise, within the first few hours of the day, a midday break, suns

Up to 50% of Aussies experience gut health issues at some point in their life. Diet, chronic stress and antibiotic use are all factors that can disrupt the balance of the gut microbiome – and when the gut microbiome is out of balance, it impacts physical health, mental, spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Research has shown we house trillions of gut microbes that work tirelessly for us, if we feed them the right fuel. Think of them as little Pac-men munching on the foods we ea

If January me met December me for a coffee: January would order a small long black, and December would order a traditional macchiato. This evolution alone kept the cafe baristas on their toes. It was a progression. They still don't understand how I can sip on it for 2 hours whilst reading, writing or reflecting as they keep trying to snatch those last few sips away from me: 'are you done with this one?' NO. I leave a few sips until I've finished the task. The more off task I

My Breathwork teacher Karina Kalilah once pointed out "Holding onto the hurt is part of the victimhood mindset", and I thought ouch. That one hit home given everything 'I know' about the victimhood mindset and it's products: drifting, drama, excuses, denial, blame, shame, guilt, suffering. Holding onto the hurt keeps me operating from those places. Breathwork helped me let go, surrender, lift up. Think about suffering for a moment. Pain is related an event. Suffering is relat

New Delhi [India], September 24: Emotional eating is often reduced to “lack of discipline” or “bad habits.” But behind it lies something more human, more tender. In this candid conversation, Health and Wellness Strategist Kathy O, founder of NuFit Wellness, shares her insights into the emotions that shape our relationship with food, and how softness, permission, and self-awareness can open the door to true healing. As published in Rising Entrepreneurs, Deccan Express, Mint Mo

The desire for weight loss might get you moving toward your goals, and it might also keep you on the hamster wheel of the ‘diet cycle’. Yes, clients often come to me with the goal of weight loss, and it is important to acknowledge this is what they are striving for. This is definitely something I can help you with. Weight loss and improved body composition are byproducts of the changes you make along the way. The goal of weight loss alone will not sustain the changes. Break f

Weight loss is still the dominant focus in our current health and fitness culture. The problem with that is — it's not healthy. This is known as a weight-centered paradigm, and the health and wellness industry is doing it’s best to move away from it. The alternative is a client or person cantered care approach. In a weight-centered paradigm, weight is the problem and at the centre of attention. In a person cantered care approach, we place emphasis on the person as a whole. Th

Exploring the connection between women's bodies and their intuition, emphasising the importance of listening to and honoring bodily wisdom - By Kathy Ozakovic, published by CENTRED Magazine As a woman, have you ever considered that you literally have a portal between your legs? Women are uniquely connected to the spiritual realm given our ability to birth children and bring spirits into this world. I am amazed every time I think of this and feel a very strong sense of pride

As published by Teaching Online Learning "Interviewing Kathy Ožaković, we witness a 180-dregrees transformation of a woman who was struggling with an Eating Disorder at the age of 16, a woman with low self-esteem, low confidence into one of the most courageous woman I’ve ever interviewed. Helping people through proactive, preventative approach to health, while she is not a traditional educator, she teaches individuals who need help through coaching and meaningful guidance tow

As published by Linda Moon featured in WellBeing Magazine "Echoing into the future to affect subsequent generations, our ancestors’ lives shape us in insidious ways. Here, we explore how to heal our ancestral wounds. The sins of the fathers are visited on their descendants for many generations, or so the Bible claims. What is certain is that whether we’re aware of it or not, each of us is deeply affected by the lives of our ancestors and the choices they made. It’s a concept

As published by The Solo Traveller. What is The Solo Traveller? "The Solo Traveller was created with one clear purpose – to connect, support, and inspire solo travellers around the globe. Having only launched in May 2025, we’re building a vibrant international community of independent adventurers – people who are choosing to explore the world on their own terms." - Geoffrey Williams, Founder and Publishing Curator. Read my answers to their beautiful reflective questions and p

Creating a personal wellness sanctuary using Kathy O's 7 pillars to wellness. Support your nervous system to live your best life.

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Neuroplasticity occurs throughout our lifetime but the rules change a bit in terms of how to rewire your brain across different life stages. After the age of 25 we are coming out of the 'Second Window' and the brain is not constantly changing as it is up to that point. We absolutely still have the ability to rewire our brain at any age and create new neural pathways. However, we must create the right environment for that to occur. Keep reading to learn how. Have you ever been

Over the last few years, since leaving the hospital setting I have delved into a lot of research regarding disease reversal and health...