S4 E13: Creating a sustainable wellbeing practice with Jo Woodhurst, Head of Nutrition at Ancient+Brave
Release Date: 12/19/2024
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info_outlineFor our season finale I am joined by the wonderful Jo Woodhurst, Head of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave. And as a special gift to our listeners, Jo has kindly recorded a 10 minute meditation which is available as a separate bonus episode, out now. We all need it!
Jo has been on her own journey in her approach to wellbeing. From burning the candle at both ends as a teacher, she moved into nutrition not only to reset how she nourished herself, but also inspired by her mum’s long illness and her approach to wellbeing.
Now as a mum, business owner and Head of Nutrition at Ancient + Brave, Jo knows that it’s when we are busy that creating space for our own wellbeing slips. Jo shares her own wellness pillars, and why we need to approach them with flexibility and compassion.
This podcast episode is sponsored by Ancient + Brave. If you’d like to try any of their products (I am a big fan of True Collagen!) you can use our discount code BTB20 for 20% off your first order.
Takeaways:
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Finding moments of wellbeing in your day, even if it’s just 2 mins
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Jo’s experience of family illness growing up and the foundation of alternative approaches to wellbeing it created
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Jo’s own healing journey of how she nourishes herself
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Sustainability is at the heart of everything A+B does; our personal wellness is linked to the wellbeing of the planet
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The transition into motherhood and the changes in our identity
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The contradiction of the loneliness we can feel as a new mum with the amazing mum community that we are suddenly a part of
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Jo’s pillars of wellness, and why they are always the first thing to go when we’re busy
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Wellness goals are great, but we need to be flexible and compassionate with them
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How Jo has reconnected with her personal sense of joy outside of motherhood
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Holistic Wellness
02:53 Jo's Career Journey and Personal Transformation
06:12 The Impact of Personal Experiences on Health Perspectives
08:56 Navigating Motherhood and Community Support
11:56 Sustainability in Business and Personal Values
14:57 Pillars of Health and Wellness for Busy Mothers
29:43 Grounding and Connection to Nature
30:31 The Importance of Rest and Self-Care
32:36 Consistency vs. Flexibility in Wellness
35:20 Setting Realistic Goals for Wellness
39:29 Rediscovering Joy in Motherhood
43:41 The Mother Archetype and Self-Identity
Resources:
B Corps https://bcorporation.uk/
ESG Mark https://www.esgmark.co.uk/
Love Mercy https://www.lovemercyfoundation.org/
More info on the Mother archetype: https://ancientandbrave.earth/blogs/news/embracing-the-cycles-of-life-honouring-every-season-of-womanhood
Links:
Website: www.bumptobusinessowner.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bumptobusinessowner/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinepooley/
About Jo Woodhurst
Jo is a BANT registered nutritionist following a career pivot after teaching. She takes a holistic approach to wellness, giving people the tools to better control their health instead of restrictive diet programs. Her practice is about balance, long lasting changes and realistic lifestyle choices. Jo's work with Ancient and Brave includes advising on future formulations and writing health articles, as well as taking on the role of educating their audience in holistic wellbeing, interviewing health experts and writing copy for magazines and press articles.
Ancient + Brave is a mission-driven wellness brand with an award-winning range of collagen, MCT oil and nootropic blends. They are a community-built brand and from day one, they have embraced innovation and sustainability. Social environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything Ancient + Brave does.
They are B Corp certified, donate to 1 % for the planet, certified carbon neutral and a founding member of the ESG Mark.
Jo Woodhurst’s Links:
Website (Ancient + Brave): https://ancientandbrave.earth/
Website (Jo): https://www.jowoodhurst.com/
LinkedIn (Ancient + Brave): https://www.linkedin.com/company/ancientandbrave/
LinkedIn (Jo): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-woodhurst-nutrition/
Instagram (Ancient + Brave): https://www.instagram.com/ancientandbrave/
Instagram (Jo): https://www.instagram.com/jo_woodhurst_nutrition/
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