Better Me (Hopefully)

Better Me (Hopefully)

Better Me (Hopefully) is the go-to podcast for those tired of the unrealistic portrayals of wellness and self-improvement on social media. Host Sharyn Casey brings a refreshing and candid perspective, offering real and relatable advice on living a healthier life without the pressure of fad diets and miracle workouts. Sharyn dives into the messy, the genuine, and the practical, cutting through the BS and embracing the joy and balance in everyday life. Better Me (Hopefully) is about discovering what is good for us in the health world… and what’s just a waste of our time and money…

Episodes

November 10, 2024 47 mins

 

One of the bucket list guests I had for the season was Sir John Kirwin. 

Sir JK has done incredible things through sharing his mental health journey, he’s helped so many people including myself. 

In this episode, my goal was not to cry like the other 2 times but also to talk to Sir JK about anxiety, his journey with it, his advice, tips, tricks and it’s one of the most beneficial conversatio...

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A Lot of us battle imposter syndrome, it can be crippling, it can hold us back from our full potential. 

In this episode actress Antonia Prebble and clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire join me to delve into it and teach us some awesome strategies on how to combat imposter syndrome. 

Listen to Antonia and Jacqui Maguire 'What Matters most' podcast Apple - What Matters Most Podcast Series - Apple Podcasts
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October 27, 2024 46 mins

I had NEVER heard of the term ‘Over exercising’ until I was working out everyday, sometimes twice a day but kept putting on weight, I felt like shit, slept poorly and it made me crave so much sugar.

Doing this episode was really important to me because that frustration of not losing weight when you’re smashing your body at the gym is such a mind F and it’s so unhealthy. It messed with me so much mentally. 

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October 20, 2024 51 mins

PICKLES, PINEAPPLES AND CHEESE, That’s what I love! That’s what I love! But I also love skincare. 
If you saw my draw at home I have alllll the potions, I’m obsessed, but what do we actually need? 

Skincare can be expensive, how many steps do we need? What’s the myths and things we should avoid? 

On this episode, THE Emma Lewisham of Emma Lewisham skincare is on the podcast, once I get over...

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When I asked on Instagram what episodes you wanted to hear, the most common request was a Peri menopause episode, I’ll admit, I never knew this was a thing till I saw a video of Petra Bagust talk about it on her podcast ‘Grey Areas’ so in this episode I’m joined by expert Monica Barnes to get all the answers we should’ve been given in high school… 

Monica Barnes from www.menopause.org.nz

 

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Let’s get down to the nitty gritty, so many products and things to do, what actually works? 
In this episode I’m investigating A BUNCH. 

 

In the activity section, Former Rugby player Tim Bateman who founded O-Studio lets me grill him on Infrared saunas, Ice Bathes and floats, I also give them a try and report back. 

My friends and I have put our bodies on the line with some of the most com...

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HELLO GORGEOUS! 

Botox, we used to be scared to get it, scared to admit it and because of that we’re talking allll about it this week 

What is botox? We speak to Jacki Smith Founder of Caci Clinic about what it is, what it does, long term effects and approx costs 

How do we tell if the place we’re going to is unethical and taking money from people who are vulnerable 

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September 22, 2024 34 mins

F WORD F WORD AND MORE F WORDS, This week I was 4 weeks in to seeing a health coach, I was doing all the things, doing really well, then my brain took over, I fell off the wagon then all of a sudden I’m adding ‘thigh slimmers’ to my cart and other metabolism diet pills that won’t work (I didn’t buy then) 

 In this episode I take you along with me to my appointment with Joelle Legg my health coach/nutritionist, to get a...

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September 15, 2024 57 mins

Shocker of the century, I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, ever since things have blown my mind how different parts of my personality now make sense, it’s not just me living this reality though, so many people are being diagnosed late in life with ADHD and other neurodiversities, so what do we do afterwards?


My friend Nathan was diagnosed last year with ADHD and PTSD after a traumatic event landed him in the hospital, He’s bee...

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September 8, 2024 43 mins

ALLO ALLO ALLO! 

Our guest this week, Sarah Reidhas been drawing on her years of experience with luxury beauty brands, she has been inspired by her journey as a health coach and wellness advocate to make our lives better, with daily rituals,

Sarah has done extensive research about kiwi women for her company ‘Embody Me’ and the stats about women in NZ putting themselves last, doing most of the unpaid work in their household ...

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September 1, 2024 30 mins

YOOOOHOOOO ONLY MEEEEE!

It’s been a while since one of my besties somatic Sexologist Morgan Penn and I did a podcast episode together, but we had to organise a Trainee Sexologist reunion to talk all about libido.
Morgan is such a great safe space to discuss this sort of thing because a low libido is so incredibly common or your libido changing throughout your life, I put all the questions to Morgan and she brings her expert kno...

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August 25, 2024 37 mins

I got scammed by a naturopath. In the desperate search to feel better, I somehow ended up on a cooler bag worth of supplements and a massive credit card bill. 

How do we spot the real from the scam? Are they all bullshit? 

I talk to Doctor Sash and Naturopath Jess Blair to wade through the fake and how to spot someone who actually wants to help you and doesn’t just want your money. 

Helpful links

Find the pod on social media @bette...

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BONUS EPISODE: Jazz Thornton and I met when she was 12, this is more of our journey together and what led to Jazz having go back on medication. 

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Ahoy there! It’s Sharyn Casey here and thank you for having a gawk at my podcast. 

Do you ever sit at work and think you don’t enjoy it anymore? Do you worry about what you would do if you left?  Have you been made redundant and need to try something new? Maybe it’s time to PIVOT
Earlier this year, I wanted to leave my job, I was done. I had so many questions and fears about it. One day that day will come so how do you face that...

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August 13, 2024 6 mins

AHOY! Guess what? You deserve more SMUT 


This is a bonus episode of some parts of the 'SMUT is the new porn' cutting room floor. 


ENJOY 

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It’s me! Sharyn Casey! You friend and overuser of exclamation marks! 

I was sitting with a friend recently which reminded me of a conversation I’ve had so many times before with other people and myself - the conversation about whether or not to start medication for my mental health. 

I’ve been on Sertraline for anxiety and depression for about 4 years and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.

When thinking on this topic my mate an...

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August 4, 2024 37 mins

My name is Sharyn Casey and ….. 

I LOVE BREAD! I LOVE ICE CREAM! I LOVE CHOCOLATE! STOP TELLING ME NO CARBS! 

This is my problem, I get annoyed I put on weight but I can’t stick to an eating plan and don’t get me started on meal prep, it drives me up the wall! 

So how the hell can I do it if I’m terrible at meal prep? If one more person tells me “abs are made in the kitchen” I’m going to uppercut myself. 

My friend Joelle Legg, an ...

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OH LOOK IT’S YOU! HI! I’m Sharyn Casey and this my dear friend, is the show notes of my wee pod. Not vape pod. Podcast.
I used to smoke, social smoker, then vaper, turned vaping every chance I got 

Quitting was SO HARD even talking about it gives me the anxiety, in this episode I tried to learn about vaping as much as I could from a scientific point of view and real life stories. 

Guests - 

Jude Ball, Otago University Professor ...

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July 21, 2024 32 mins

Hey amazing human (or robot) I’m Sharyn Casey and these are the show notes to my podcast, HURRAH!

I don’t know about you but I feel like I spend A LOT of my time chasing energy, looking for some magical thing that’ll give me energy like a teenager, not crawl out of bed hoping caffeine will save me.

So how do we get back our energy?

In this episode I talk to the Author of the book ‘Energy’ Lisa O’Neill about h...

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July 14, 2024 22 mins

Hi I'm Sharyn Casey and I'm a horndog for Faeries

Gawd I’m excited for you to hear this episode, it feels like more and more women are horned up and ready to go thanks to fantasy books - Not like a racy fantasy, I’m talking mystical creatures, faeries, dragons, swords and all! 

Where did these books come from all of a sudden? Are they spicing up libidos and sex lives? Are women reading smut instead of watching corn? If so why? 

The...

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