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If you deal with bloating, gut issues, food intolerances, IBS symptoms, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, or stomach distension, this video explains why it may be more than “just bloating.” A lot of women are told these symptoms are normal, hormonal, or just part of getting older, but ongoing digestive issues can point to something deeper happening in the gut.In this video, I talk about SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth), one of the possible causes of chronic bloating and unexplained digestive symptoms. We cover why symptoms like gas, abdominal swelling, discomfort after eating, and irregular bowel movements are often brushed off or misdiagnosed, and why proper gut health testing can matter when standard blood work comes back “normal.”I also break down why the low FODMAP diet is not a long-term solution for gut healing, even though it can help manage symptoms during treatment. If you’ve been struggling with women’s gut health, IBS, microbiome issues, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, fatigue, or brain fog, this conversation will help you understand what may be going on beneath the surface.If your gut symptoms keep getting dismissed, this is your reminder to look deeper. Chronic bloating, SIBO, digestive health, gut inflammation, microbiome balance, women’s health, and functional testing all matter when it comes to getting real answers and feeling better long term.CHAPTER MARKERS00:00 Why Bloating Might Be More Than Just Bloating00:12 Common Bloating Symptoms Women Shouldn’t Ignore00:48 My SIBO Test Prep Diet and What It Involves01:19 What Is SIBO? Causes of Bloating and Gut Symptoms02:14 Why Low FODMAP Is Not a Long-Term Gut Health Fix03:09 The Health Risks of Untreated SIBO03:59 SIBO Breath Testing: What You Need to Know05:17 Gut Healing and Recovery After SIBO Treatment06:51 When to Get Tested for SIBO and What to Do Next07:27 Final Thoughts on Bloating, SIBO and Gut HealthLINKSApply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.comDouble Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registrationWebsite: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website

Uncertainty can make your mind noisy fast. In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when your attention gets pulled in too many directions at once. The economy, AI, world events, rising costs and all the imagined future problems your brain starts trying to solve before they even exist. It’s no wonder so many women feel mentally overloaded right now.We’ll unpack the idea of “too many mind” from The Last Samurai and why uncertainty feels so exhausting in the first place. Your brain hates gaps, so it fills them with worst-case scenarios, old memories and imagined disasters, which means you’re not just dealing with what’s happening, but everything your mind is adding on top. We’ll also talk about why more information does not always create more safety, and how it can actually feed the spiral.Then we’ll get into what actually helps. Not trying to control every possible outcome, but coming back to yourself. Trusting that if something does happen, you’ll deal with it. We’ll talk about why real problems create real clarity, why imagined ones chew through your bandwidth, and the simple questions that help you come back to what is actually true today.LINKSApply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.comDouble Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registrationWebsite: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website

I didn’t start out building online programs or running a community. I started in a clinic, fresh out of graduation, doing back-to-back appointments and giving everything I had. It was meaningful work, but clinic life is intense. You’re holding people’s stories, making clinical decisions, and running the business side too, and it can quietly push you into burnout even while you’re still “functioning”.I share the moment I knew something had to change. Not because I didn’t love the work, but because I wanted a bigger impact and a way of working that didn’t cost me my health. Leaving was emotional, but it was necessary, and it opened the door to a completely different way of supporting women.Moving online showed me the power of community healing. When women are heard, supported, and realise they’re not the only one dealing with the same patterns, momentum builds. Change feels possible, and the results can be even stronger than one-on-one because you’re not carrying it alone.I also share what I’ve learned about real healing over the years. It is not one lane. It is sleep, food, blood sugar, hormones, identity, boundaries, and nervous system patterns like rescuing and hypervigilance. Health is not perfection; it is consistency, and you are allowed to evolve into a life and body that actually supports you.CHAPTER MARKERS00:00 Welcome00:50 Naturopath Origins02:42 Clinic Burnout Turning Point05:34 Healing Through Connection09:12 Why Group Programs Work11:14 Creating Bye Bye Burnout13:27 Perfectionism and Burnout16:14 Bad Days and Food Freedom21:07 Laziness vs Low Capacity23:01 Enoughness Beyond Output25:12 Rescuer and HypervigilanceLINKSResource mentioned: https://www.amazon.com.au/Winner-Effect-Science-Success-How/dp/1408831651Apply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.comDouble Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registrationWebsite: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website

Burnout at work is not always fixed by “take a break”, mindfulness, or a few days off. If you keep coming back to the same exhaustion, brain fog, and low energy, it’s often not a productivity problem. It’s a nervous system and capacity problem, and it quietly reduces your mental bandwidth, clarity, and resilience.In this episode, I explain why most corporate burnout advice is backwards. Time off can help, but it is not a real reset if your foundations are depleted. You cannot meditate your way out of physiological depletion, and if your system is already in overdrive, the same work environment will trigger the same stress response again.We’ll take a look at what low bandwidth actually looks like day to day, and why two people can handle the same workload so differently. When your internal capacity is low, everything feels urgent, decision-making gets harder, and even small tasks feel heavy. That is the physiology of burnout, not a character flaw.Finally, we cover what actually helps you recover from burnout and prevent it long-term. Not glamorous hacks, but the basics that rebuild nervous system regulation and stress tolerance: sleep, nutrition that stabilises blood sugar, recovery, and reducing the mental load. Start here: what is keeping your system switched on right now?CHAPTER MARKERS:00:00 Burnout Advice Fails00:58 Corporate Wellness Myths03:15 Capacity Over Environment05:01 Low Vs High Bandwidth06:45 Physiology Of Burnout09:26 Why Breaks Don't Work11:58 Rebuild With Food And Sleep15:59 Fix Corporate Approach to BurnoutLINKSApply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.com Double Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registration Website: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website

Change isn’t hard because you’re lazy or “not disciplined enough”. In this episode, we’re unpacking the real reason change feels so hard, even when you genuinely want it. If you’ve ever started strong, then slid back into old habits and thought, what is wrong with me?… this will give you a whole new lens.We’ll talk about why change isn’t just a decision or a fresh plan. It brings up discomfort, emotion, and fear because it challenges what your nervous system sees as “safe”. Your system is built to choose familiar over better, even when the familiar is draining you, because it’s predictable and it knows how to survive there.Then we go into the identity piece, the part most people miss. A lot of habits are tied to who you think you are, so changing the behaviour can feel like challenging your identity. I’ll share the questions that actually help you move forward (without forcing), and how to shift from self-judgement into awareness so change becomes something you can sustain.LINKSApply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.com Double Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registration Website: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website

If you came to me exhausted, I wouldn’t tell you to disappear for six months and “rest more”. You’ve got a life to run. In this episode, we’re talking about the smallest changes that create the biggest shift, the kind that actually fit into real life when you’re busy, responsible and already doing your best.We’ll unpack why exhaustion usually isn’t a time problem but a capacity problem. When stress goes up, your capacity goes down and suddenly everything feels harder than it should. From there, I’ll walk you through the first place I’d start: regulating your nervous system, including two simple shifts that can change your whole day (without adding more to your plate).Then we’ll cover the basics that support energy and mental bandwidth when you’re running on fumes. Once those foundations are in, that’s when we go deeper into the bigger picture like hormones, gut health, workload and boundaries.They’re simple and pretty glamorous. But they work.What’s the first habit you know would make the biggest difference for you right now?LINKSApply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.com Double Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registration Website: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website

If your brain feels like it has a million tabs open, you’re probably living in left-brain overdrive. In this episode, I break down the difference between left-brain “get it done” mode (planning, analysing, problem-solving, constant mental to-do lists) and right-brain “bigger picture” mode (creativity, intuition, emotional regulation, presence).We’ll look at the signs you’re stuck in overthinking and perfectionism, why productivity can start to feel like pressure, and how to give your right brain more airtime through simple practices like movement, nature, cooking, creativity, and real connection.This isn’t about being less ambitious. It’s about building success with more balance, clarity, and ease, and using creativity and intuition as real leadership tools, not “nice to haves”LINKSApply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.com Double Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registration Website: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website

Ever notice how some women seem to get more done with seemingly little stress while others achieve far less while working themselves to the bone?There’s plenty of advice out there on time management and productivity but today I’m calling it… productivity is outdated. Capacity is the new currency in business and life.Being busy doesn't necessarily equal results. You can work countless hours and still find yourself miles away from your goals. For women in particular, there's something more important that determines how much we can truly accomplish. It's all about capacity: our inner world, energy and identity.Inspired by Tim Gallwey’s formula for performance, I’ve created my own formula to help you reach your peak potential: Energy x Focus - Interference = Performance.Key Takeaways:Energy isn't just a state of mind. It's your life force, the fire behind every goal. If energy fuels your day, focus is the engine that drives you forward. The biggest interference is the mental chatter that distracts and detracts from your performance. So, how do you start living at this peak level of performance? It begins with creating a solid plan, committing to it and taking deliberate action. What's the first move you need to make to unlock your capacity? LINKSApply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.com Double Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registration Website: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website

Is it just me or did 2025 fly by? It was a year of deep learning, some huge wins, other things that didn't pan out and plenty of reminders that life doesn't always go according to plan. As I sit here reflecting on it all, I'm thinking about what I'm taking with me into 2026 and what I'm leaving behind.A big lesson for me this year has been that not everything works out, no matter how hard you try. Despite a lot of hard work, there were things I really wanted to see happen that just didn’t work out, both personally and professionally. But I've learned not to take that personally. Not everything is meant for us at every moment, and there's real wisdom in accepting that.I’ve been reminded to trust in life's unfolding, even when it doesn't look the way I expected. Something I also consciously remember is that our our well-being doesn't depend on outcomes. Happiness is an internal compass. We get to guide it, no matter where life takes us.Key Takeaways:Our well-being and happiness don't depend on outcomes; they come from within2025 brought business success, program growth and the importance of a supportive teamBuilding villages means fostering real communities, both personally and professionallyMy vision for 2026 to host more in-person connections to create deeper, more meaningful relationshipsTrusting life's unfolding, even when it doesn't match our expectations, brings peace and clarityI'd love to hear from you. What was your most significant lesson from 2025 and what's one thing you want to bring with you into 2026?LINKSApply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.com Double Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registration Website: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website

Your health isn't a vague aspiration. It's a strategic advantage. As we step into a new year, many of us reflect on resolutions like eating better, sleeping more or exercising regularly. But for high-performing women, achieving goals requires more than vague intentions. Today I'm sharing the specific health metrics you should be tracking as a business leader to optimise your personal operating system and genuinely transform how you move through your life.We explore five foundational health metrics: metabolic markers like fasting insulin and glucose levels that reveal how efficiently your body uses energy, your stress recovery curve, sleep quality, mental bandwidth and emotional regulation under stress. I share why these aren't just random numbers but strategic data points that directly impact your leadership, decision-making and business growth.We discuss getting comprehensive pathology reports twice a year to track your baseline and progress, shifting from just maintaining your health to actually mastering it. This is about waking up every day feeling energised and clear-headed, not just surviving.What health metric are you going to start tracking first?LINKSResources mentioned: 2026 Health Strategy TrackerApply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.com Double Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registration Website: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website

Richard Branson doesn't prioritise business strategies or groundbreaking innovations. His main focus? Vitality. His wellness. His life force. Out of everything he could make his priority, it's his own energy and health that takes centre stage. Learning this stopped me in my tracks. We spend so much time juggling endless to-do lists and responsibilities, leaving our well-being on the backburner. But what if we flipped that? Today we're exploring what life force really is and how you can harness it to thrive with a new zest for life.We dive into life force as that vibrant energy pulsing through you, keeping you animated and alive. It's the energy behind all life, infused in everything you do: your work, your business, your family, your cooking, your creating. It leaves its energetic fingerprint everywhere. We discuss how boosting it begins with acknowledging where you stand in your own health and energy levels, and the importance of identifying any blocks draining your life force.We explore life-enhancing habits that naturally lift your vitality, from staying active to mindfulness to simply soaking in some sun. By prioritising life force like Branson, you're not just boosting your own well-being, you're elevating every single thing you touch.Let's awaken that life force. It's ready and waiting to transform your life into something extraordinary.LINKS Previous episode mentioned: #72 - Can't believe this happened to me!Apply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.com Double Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registration Website: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website

Have you ever found yourself dreaming big but thinking, "I don't even have the energy to double what I'm doing now, let alone increase it tenfold"? That's precisely where I found myself, pondering whether 10x could indeed be easier than 2x. Let me take you through this exploration of mindset and strategy shift, unpacking what it means to truly 10x an area of your life, whether it be your business, personal growth, or relationships.We've all heard the saying "go big or go home," right? But what does going big really mean? For many of us, it means creating tangible and impactful change in our lives or businesses. The concept of 10x versus 2x isn't just about working harder. It's about working smarter and transforming your approach altogether.While listening to Dr. Ben Hardy, co-author of "10x is Easier than 2x," I actually started to get really excited by this concept. Initially, it seemed merely like a catchy marketing line. However, the concepts within proved to be transformative. The idea is that our identities shift roughly every ten years, but with intentional goals, we can significantly accelerate this process.Reflect on what it would mean to 10x an area of your life and identify what's stopping you. Confront those barriers, whether it's a lack of energy, time, or environmental support.I invite you to reflect on what it would mean to 10x an area of your life and identify what's stopping you. Confront those barriers, whether it's a lack of energy, time, or environmental support. Often, the first step in overcoming obstacles is recognising them.LINKSApply for Peak Revival here: www.peakrevival.com Double Your Energy Masterclass: https://training.vesnahrsto.com/email-webinar-registration Website: www.vesnahrsto.comMentioned in this episode:Website