This episode is about calories and breaking the obsession with calorie counting. I spoke about my experience with calorie counting and journey with breaking this obsession in my own eating disorder recovery, why it is important in recovery and tips on how I would go about this. I also touched on people calorie counting may be beneficial for.…

This ep is an audio from a youtube video (linked below) answering questions sent into my instagram about period recovery after 6.5 years of amenorrhea. Questions covered topics including what I did to regain a period whilst continuing to train and compete as an elite athlete, how long it took, symptoms I experienced and much more!! Youtube video: h…

EP #32 Learning life lessons as an injured athlete In this episode I was joined by one of my best friends @Daniellelw to chat about the life lessons we have learned through injury (especially through some recent major setbacks this season) and how we have grown through tough times and what we would do differently moving forward. We talked about the…

In this episode I chatted with @michaelchristie about all things Michael! We talked about his life as a high jumper, how he has managed years of setbacks and injuries, what he has learned through his setbacks and lots of fun facts about Michael in between. This episodes quote: The way you do anything is the way you do everything…

EP #30 My experience as an athlete with Crohn’s diseaseThis ep is about my experience with Crohn’s disease after a recent diagnosis late last year and how it has impacted me as an athlete recently. I talked about what crohnn’s disease is, my unusual experience and diagnosis and how it has affected being an athlete.This eps quote (Thanks to my coach…

Ep #29 Why it took more than 7 years to break my PBs In this ep I talked about the significance of breaking my 400m PB after more than 7 years, particularly the importance of health, metabolic healing, keeping faith in yourself and never giving up. I shared my story and what I have learned. This episodes Quote: Keep the faith, baby…

One of my beautiful friends @kiara.jones joined me in this ep to chat about perspective and taking control of your mindset. We talked about developing a healthy mindset and changing our internal conversation to see the glass as half full. This episodes quote: Your perspective will either become your prison or your passport 🐝 Listen now on Spotify o…

This Episode is about 2022 which I have dubbed my butterfly year. I chatted about the metaphor of the butterfly and why I think it is a beautiful way to view your life, the transformation and growth that 2022 brought me and how I used this year to develop the best relationship with myself yet. This episodes quote: You’re not just going to wake up o…

This episode I talked about how our experience with pain is influenced by psychological factors and the complexity of the human body/ brain. My own injuries and experiences with pain have allowed me to understand my own experience with anxiety more and I find it incredible how our brains/ bodies work. This episodes quote: Your body can’t stand almo…

Reflecting on the toxic behaviours I did during my eating disorder/ when I was struggling with anorexia and sharing why life is SO MUCH BETTER WITH RECOVERY. Breaking these habits and re-training the brain truly leads to a much more enjoyable life. This eps quote: Don’t wait for everything to be perfect before you decide to enjoy your life…

In this Q&A ep I chatted through a range of questions sent in including my ED recovery journey, getting out of a rut, mental health, positive mindset changes & much more 🤍Par Imogen Russell

In this ep I dive into the Minnesota starvation experiment which was conducted in 1944 with the aim of understanding how to refeed a malnourished population after the war but ended up being invaluable in its contribution to understanding the psychological effects of starvation and the psychological impact of eating disorders. 🦋 This eps quote: “foo…

Ep 22 - Body Image - dealing with bad body image, improving your relationship with yourself + positive mindset changes to become your most confident and happy self!In this episode I talked all about mindset and the impact this has on your happiness and relationship with yourself, particularly in relation to body image. I spoke about some of my own …

This episode is important!! Particular living in a diet culture driven society and especially for anyone living with or recovering from an ED‼️Working with my eating disorder psychologist, I was confronted with a fear food challenge. It caused me quite a bit of anxiety and in the process of challenging my eating disorder I learnt a lot, came to a l…

In this episode I dive into why it is essential to take rest days in order to recover, adapt, repair and restore from training in order to improve! I talked about the supercompensation theory and the biological mechanisms underpinning adaptation and physiological training responses to explain why resting is ESSENTIAL as well as the detrimental effe…

Copied The only bird that dares to catch an eagle is the crow. It sits on its back and bites its neck.In the process, the eagle does not respond, nor fight with the crow. It does not waste its time or energy with the crow. It simply spreads its wings and starts to fly higher in the sky. The higher the flight, the harder it becomes for the crow to b…

In this episode I talk about why you should take yourself on a solo date! I find solo dates empowering, healthy and help me with living in the moment and being present. This episodes quote: You spend 100% of your life/ time with yourself and I think that’s a relationship worth investing in.Par Imogen Russell

This is a short solo ep where I chatted about the importance of being present & living in the moment and living the life you truly want after my constant realisation that time is flying by! I spoke about redefining success & failure to make the most of this life! Quote: THIS IS NOTE YOUR PRACTICE LIFEYou can now support the podcast on Patreon https…

EP. 17 - I talked to @Alicebleathman_dietitian about all things nutrition, mental health, fad diets & diet myths, the influence of social media, the hardest part about being a dietitian as well as the best, and Alice’s approach to her fulfilling and meaningful lifestyle. Alice was a joy to talk to and you can find this episode on spotify, google pl…

This story is beyond me and you wouldn't want to miss the chance to listen and learn from it. #Ìmísí #YorubaInspirationalMessage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aderonke-adesokan-egbedun/message

It’s been a few months since my last episode so todays episode is a bit of a life update but mostly its to have a very important chat about seeking help, particularly when it comes to mental illness and eating disorders. I talked about starting with a treatment team and why I finally started with this team, who it is made up of and why I think this…

Believe yourself into all things - You can do all things in Christ who strengthens you. Therefore, believe yourself into Holiness , Courage, Greatness, Sound Mind, Purpose and Health. God found David while leading a flock , but wanted him to lead His people. Your destiny is somehow camouflage in your history (story)... Whatever God calls you to do …

This ep is a bit of a science based chat about metabolism and the components that make up the amount of energy (or calories) you use. I chat about what metabolism actually is and what determines your metabolic rate as well as the various factors that contribute to the amount of calories or energy your body metabolises or needs including BMR (basal …

In this ep I had a chat about lockdown life including a life update and my experience recently with a bit of lockdown spiralling, how I am getting back on track + my tips to survive and make the most of lockdown!Par Imogen Russell

I’m so excited to share this episode where I sat down and talked to one of my best friends Ella. From winning her National 400m final in 2018 to dealing with years of major setbacks including diagnosis of illness and injuries, Ella has shown incredible resilience and strength. We talked about all things from athletics, why she loves the 400m, her f…

Ok so this ep was pretty chaotic and low-key represented the chaos in my head but I dove into the topic of body image and the how influential influencers really are. I was sparked to start this ep after some toxic messages asking to show pictures of my body ‘at its best’ being when it was unhealthily shredded. I explored how this toxic belief has a…

A deep dive into all your questions you sent on Instagram! From how to stay motivated, my relationship with food, cheat days, HSC study tips, boyfriends to my nails, a lot is covered in this ep!!Par Imogen Russell

This may be the most random podcast ep ever. I thought it would be fun to just have a chat and go on random tangents, sharing some funny stories and memories so here it is! From the rat I had living in my room to my ridiculous year 11 creative writing stories, I hope this ep is enjoyable and makes you laugh!…

It’s been a hot minute since I last recorded an episode! In this life update I chatted about everything from the last few crazy and insane months, feeling burnt out after it all, being forced to back off during our current lockdown here in Sydney, the highlights and making the most of lockdown plus some fun childhood memories and tangents along the…

In this episode I dove into balancing life and my journey so far learning to find balance with everything from studies/ schooling, training commitments, work and social time. Particularly getting into the much asked questions;How do you balance studying and training?How to deal with exam stress? I spoke through my own journey of finding balance thr…

Selling everything to gain something else. Mathew 13:44. The Kingdom of heaven is like the hidden treasure in the field. When a man found it,he hid it again,and then in his #JOY went and sold all he had and bought the field. It was the joy that led him to sell everything and buy the field. Joy drives change- not guilt or duty. Jesus Joy is the reas…

This episode is super raw. I talked about my personal experience with body image and an eating disorder. I also talked about why it is so common in todays society and why growing up on social media has been a significant contributor the rise of mental illness today. And of course why gaining weight and getting healthy will be AMAZING! Things covere…

Yesterday is gone; so stop living in the past success, fame, regret, disappointment and failure. All are in the past now. Hello Today😂🤭, yes its here💃. Today is given to you on a platter of #GRACE; you own it - then use it wisely. Although yesterday was rooted in it; use today to do some pruning, weeding , or cutting down if necessary and more impo…

In this second episode with Tamsyn we talked all about dealing with injury including coping with the mental side of injury, Tamsyn’s own experience with injury and how she managed to stay mostly healthy over her 20 year career including 3 Olympic Games and multiple world championships. Find out the specific type of training that got Tamsyn super st…

EP #5 TAMSYN LEWIS MANOU! Tamsyn is a 3 x OLYMPIAN, 18 x NATIONAL CHAMPION and just a great down to earth Aussie. From her greatest achievement, only regret, and her strong mindset, I hope you enjoy this episode and find it as insightful as I did! Here some of the interesting stuff we talked about and some of Tamsyn’s beautiful words from the podca…

Welcome to the first educational style ep which features some nutrition and exercise science based info! We’ve all probably heard the term calories and macros but what actually is a calorie? How do we measure them and how do we count how many we have burned or expended? In this episode I dive into these questions and so much more! Here is some of w…

In this era, if you aren't pursuing something- don't try to look back because your pursuers are honest to their own call. Meaning that there are enormous responsibilities demanding for our attention, therefore hardwork is required 💪🏿. Honestly, no one is left out in the Hustling agenda- everyone by responsibility became Hustling Hustlers. Here's my…

The first episode where I dive into dealing with injuries in sport and the mental challenges of being injured. I talk about my experience with injury, the importance of your attitude and mindset around injury and dealing with the mental trauma of going through a major injury. I also talked about learning to cross train as well as the personal growt…

This is the first “running hungry’ episode where I talk about my own experience with an eating disorder and dive into the physiological implications that low energy availability has on your health from an exercise science background. I talked about the dangers of being ‘too lean’ and why this is not healthy as well as the impact social media has on…

Count your blessings and name them one by one - And it will surprise what the Lord has done. It’s only those that are #thoughtful; that are #thankful . Take a moment to give quality #praise to God as we say farewell to #Year2020. It can only be God. Moreso, to all my listeners; I am indeed grateful for your love and consistency in this year. Kindly…

Welcome to my very first episode! In this episode I dive into the power of psychology and how big the impact of our mindset & thinking is on our lives and ourselves, especially in terms of sport and the limit we push ourselves to. Physically we are capable of pushing harder in training, (and we're so much more capable than we think!)our brain is ou…

This is the intro episode to my podcast 'Imi's Insight' where I talk about what to expect in the episodes to come! From health, fitness, sport, lifestyle, society, life lessons, growing up with social media, mental health and psychology to some fun and light hearted chats there will be lots to unpack and chat about!…

You don’t have to carry all the burdens-take time out to clear out the worries, fear and shut up that voice of limitation. #TheGoodShepherd is calling unto you- come to the greener pasture ;right down by the still water. A place where all needs are met, where peace , calmness and testimonies are evident. God is about to do a new thing which are onl…

The Jar of Oil - The Honorable Gift What happened to the last bottle of oil you bought from the store? mine ended up in the recycling bin ; I am #ecofriendly - meanwhile the oil was used in making different kinds of finger licking homemade dishes #stew #friedchicken #beancake #jollofrice - I love cooking 🥘😂👌🏿. The above statement shows that it is t…

It’s my birthday today and I cannot keep silent 💃🏽🥰😂. Which of the Lord’s mercy can I deny? Oba aye raye- Ę seun mi--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aderonke-adesokan-egbedun/message

He came knocking and I slammed the door I was just waking up from sleep and I heard a knock and I rushed to open the door; it was him again but I was bold enough to tell me not anymore - GO! Yes his presence doesn’t profit me anymore - he profits no one anyways. although I was scared to let him go because he’s being my regular friend- but I took my…

Journey to retirement - Nothing lasts forever I admonish you to regard everything here 👉🏿🌍 as a journey; your life, business, career......and be good to everyone has a journey through it all. Be good to all without exemption; most especially those who cannot measure up to you and your standards. Your junior in college, your students if you’re a tea…

If one day, we all are allowed to put our problems on a table and exchange them, I'm sure that after few minutes, everyone would silently take back their own & leave the table.There is no such thing like a perfect life, nobody has it all together.Just as our faces are different, so are our problems. Never be envious of what someone else has. You do…

The Manufacturer Mindset : Beyond Melanin The idea behind the advent of a product may or may not be conceived by the manufacturer but for the sake of this write up; the products in question is His original Idea 💡 He conceived, framed and fashioned it to His taste and yet He never underrated the input of the recruited marketers and those brand ambas…