THRIVE TV 005 – Richard Beddie – Exercise as Medicine

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why exercise is not just “good for you” but the # 1 thing you can do to improve your life today. The importance of the environment to the success of any behaviour change plan. Simple strategies to help you get started so you can reap the amazing benefits of exercise in your life. Want to … Read More

THRIVE TV 004 – Dr Jody Stanislaw – Sugar Is Not A Treat

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why we need to change the way we view sugar. How to create steady blood sugar levels and consistent energy. The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and how type 2 diabetes can actually be reversible. HIGHLIGHTS 2:10 – What started Jody on the path towards becoming a Doctor3:45 – Jody’s four pillars … Read More

THRIVE TV 002 – Sarah McVanel – How Recognition Fuels Peak Performance

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL DISCOVER Why recognition is the single easiest, most accessible, and effective way to repair and invigorate meaningful relationships, personally and professionally. How leaders’ cannot perform at their peak without leveraging the exponential power of recognition. Why the highest performing companies make recognition a cornerstone of their culture. HIGHLIGHTS 3:26 – How Sarah got started into what … Read More

4C Creamy Coconut Chicken Casserole

Ingredients 4 chicken thighs, de-boned, skin off 2 brown onions 4 potatoes 2 carrots 200g of tomato paste (or harrisa) 1 400g can lite coconut milk 2 teaspoons paprika salt and pepper to season Instructions 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees C. 2. Heat a large pan on high. Add the oil and brown the chicken thighs on both … Read More

Why Workplace Wellbeing is Worth its Weight

Why Workplace Wellbeing Is Worth Its Weight - Lauren Parsons

Organisations that want to survive and thrive in the modern world need to prioritise the wellbeing of their most valuable asset – their staff. With the high pressures and the constant demands our fast-paced world puts on people, companies that create a thriving wellness culture will set themselves up to outperform others. The Health and Safety at Work Act, 2015[i], … Read More

Aging and the Fountain of Youth

fountain of youth - Lauren Parsons blog

 

Aging…it’s inevitable.

We all face it and discover how it seems to overtake us with ever increasing speed.

No ointment from a pottle can reverse your biological age, but there is something that truly can!…

 

What my TED Talk taught me

What My TED Talk Taught Me - Lauren Parsons Wellbeing (3)

Speaking on that red TED circle had been a dream for several years. I didn’t realise, when I accepted the invitation to speak at TEDxOneonta, what a huge journey of personal growth I was embarking upon.

It taught me so much about myself as a person and as a speaker. Today I am sharing the behind the scenes story and the eight key lessons I took away. I hope they help you make one of your dreams come true, perhaps to speak on that red circle yourself one day!

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