Am I there yet ? Journey to Wellness

Am I there yet ? Journey to Wellness

Musings of one spunky creative soul on a personal journey of BECOMING her very Irie self - and LIVING HER ITAL LIFE ITAL | Pronounced " EYE-TAL - Jamaican word meaning "Pure, Authentic, Vital , Uncontaminated. Started as therapy , Switching to Wellness and Nutrition Chef Lorraine Nutrition and Wellness Coach www.theitallifestyle.com IG | @theitallifestyle

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November 26, 2024 60 mins

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What happens when you abandon conventional medication for a more holistic approach to mental health? Tara from Brooklyn shares her eye-opening journey with bipolar disorder, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of navigating life without pharmaceutical intervention. Listen as we explore the invisible nature of health struggles and uncover the transformative power of kindness, alongside the crucial roles that spiri...

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Curious about how Moringa outshines even the most celebrated superfoods? Join us in this episode of "Am I There Yet? Nutrition and Wellness," where we unravel the extraordinary benefits of Moringa, often called the "miracle tree." Discover how it surpasses kale with twice the protein, four times the calcium, and six times the iron. We discuss Moringa's impressive role in combating iron deficie...

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Have you ever found yourself on the brink of burnout, grappling with the decision to take a step back for your sanity?  This episode is a deep dive into the art of pausing, as my friend Sandy and I open up about the trials left in the wake of COVID-19. We don't just skim the surface; we sink into the grit of physical recuperation, the mental toll, and the financial hurdles that have reshaped our lives. Sandy&apos...

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In part two about Blood  sugar we look and uncover the truth about carbohydrates with  and learn why they are not the diet villains they're often made out to be. We're peeling back the layers of misunderstanding to reveal the essential roles that carbs play in fueling every tissue in our body - from our brains to our muscles. Tune in as we differentiate between simple and complex carbohydrates, and discuss t...

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Join Chef Lorraine  as she go over natural remedies to help regulate your blood sugars levels.

Blood sugar regulation is paramount for maintaining overall wellness. Stable blood sugar levels are the key to keeping  our mood, bellies, and minds in balance.  Long term uncontrolled blood sugar levels can contribute to some pretty serious health complications, from diabetes and cardiovascular disease to nerve dam...

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January 17, 2024 42 mins

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I am joined  by my new friend Petra from @thenutronia as we talk and heal each other and hopefully something we discuss will touch some aspect of your daily life process . 
Another Woh Sah indeed . 

songs by   Selena Gomez  - My Mind and Me 
                       Jenna  Raine - It is what it is ...

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January 11, 2024 28 mins

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Chef's  musings at the start of the calendar year . a few reminders to just Woh Sah ,...... Breathe. 

featuring the song Breathe by Ruby Amanfu  :-)

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Chef welcome the year 2024  with a new season  , and welcomes her friend J to talk about using psychedelics  in treating mood and trauma .  A candid account of J's experience on her own Journey to wellness. 

features the song  " Little Life" by Cordelia 

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January 16, 2023 26 mins

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Its's tradition to jump into the new year with gusto , but what if we eased in gently instead .. I talk about this and my friend Brigitte from Philly joined me on this the first episode of 2023

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Musing on all the emotions of 2022  and looking forward to 2023 ... how do you feel about the year ? 

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Three days till I complete my 50th cycle on this earth .. just a little reflection and growth that happened just this last week ..... We never stop learning on this life journey 

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Thinking of all the times I, we in a need to be liked,  to survive, to feel safe in spaces and around people we erase ourselves .. and how it feels to come out of that .. the bitter and sweet...    just musings ...  because we all have done it at some point ...

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Today while musing about an ordinary day.I realised that it had a spark ..and that, fearful or not. I will not leave my full potential unexplored ...

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It's been a few months, but here I am talking about this comfort one that we need to get out of .... survival mode .... 

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Just thinking about how the day surprised me today in a good way and a not so fab way .. but it all balances out, the ying and the yang.

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April 6, 2022 21 mins

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One of those days ... well weeks when I am really dragging and I am so thankful to have that circle who take the time to just check-in, even if I don't share that I need a pick me up.

The people who lean on us may not be the ones we lean on .. but aren't we all happy to have this system? 

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March 23, 2022 24 mins

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A simple text got me thinking .... about being a friend, as opposed to having a saviour complex and the damage it does ...

Are you being a friend or a fixer to make yourself feel good? 

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March 17, 2022 61 mins

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This double episode .. yes one hour of an amazing connection with two wonderful Queens Aram and Bentley :-) discussing life, pivots and lessons from the Pandemic twist.

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It's been a while .. but since we have entered Lent .. yes these things never leave you eh .. but It is a great marker to use for creating great energy ...... 

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"This year", I am striving to live a more unapologetically real life, being brave enough to live imperfectly both publicly and privately while being gentle with whatever that looks like every day... musings on that journey and what I have learnt on the way to this. 

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