30 APR 2024 · 🤒 'Tis the season of colds and flus! 🤒 Unfortunately, many of us will be affected by sickness at least one point or another in our health and fitness journey.   I hope that this episode will help decrease your confusion around whether you should or shouldn't train whilst sick!   We cover: Should you train when you're sick? - Above the neck sickness vs. below the neck sickness. The mental battles! -  Guilt and stress of missing workouts while sick. Physiological impacts - How training while you're sick can prolong recovery and lead to overtraining complications Recovery and the return to training - My personal experiences of returning to training after sickness. - The physiological impact of a break from training and its long-term benefits. ---------------------------- ☕️ If you’re ready to fuel our next conversation and join us on this exciting journey, please head over to http://buymeacoffee.com/evolutiondiaries Your generosity goes a long way in keeping the conversations flowing and the podcast thriving  🥰🙏🏽 Looking for a coach for your own Evolution in health and fitness?  Reach out and let's chat! Instagram: @http://jardan.coach/ Website: http://www.evolutioncoachingbyjardan.com

16 APR 2024 · Welcome to Season 5!! 🎉 What do we think of the name? “Craigie’s Couple Chats” has a ring to it (my opinion, not Nick’s lol)  How well do you know your partner's personality? In this episode, we chat about our personality perceptions and how it impacts our relationship 💕 On a more casual note, we also talk about… *Each other’s “icks” (not for the faint-hearted, you have been warned 😜) *That time Nick saved my life  *Having no sense of direction and getting lost in Melbourne …and lots of other random bits & bobs Disclaimer: This was a fun, casual couples chat and NONE of it is intended for advice 😂  We hope you enjoy the episode! -------------------------------- If you’re ready to fuel our next conversation and join us on this exciting journey, please head over to http://buymeacoffee.com/evolutiondiaries and buy us a coffee! By buying us a coffee, you're not just supporting this little podcast of mine; you're actively participating in the growth and success of the community we're building together. It's a simple yet impactful way to express your appreciation and play a role in the continued growth of the Evolution Diaries podcast. Your generosity goes a long way in keeping the conversations flowing and the podcast thriving 🥰🙏🏽🩵  Looking for a coach for your own Evolution in health and fitness? Reach out and let's chat! Instagram: @http://jardan.coach/ Website: http://www.evolutioncoachingbyjardan.com/

19 MAR 2024 · Welcome to Season 4 Finale 😍🎉 Get ready to dive deep into a topic we all face at some point: those negative spirals in our health and wellness journey.  Join me as I share some personal stories and my top tips for pulling yourself out of a dark bubble and feeling like you've got your sh*t together again.  Whether you're just starting out or feeling overwhelmed with life's ups and downs, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you get back on track.  So, sit back, relax and dive into this episode for relatable insights and empowering strategies to help you navigate those challenging moments on your wellness journey 🩵 Thank you for sticking with me once again for another season of the Evolution Daries 🙏🏽  I hope this past season has helped you in some way, or even has just been a source of light, energy and entertainment at one time or another for you 😍 See you in Season 5! ----------------------------- If you’re ready to fuel our next conversation and join us on this exciting journey, please head over to http://buymeacoffee.com/evolutiondiaries.  By buying us a coffee, you're not just supporting this little podcast of mine; you're actively participating in the growth and success of the community we're building together. It's a simple yet impactful way to express your appreciation and play a role in the continued growth of the Evolution Diaries podcast. Your generosity goes a long way in keeping the conversations flowing and the podcast thriving  🥰🙏🏽🩵 Looking for a coach for your own Evolution in health and fitness? Reach out and let's chat!  Instagram: @http://jardan.coach/ Website: http://www.evolutioncoachingbyjardan.com

12 MAR 2024 · Please welcome today's guest: Friend and Paramedic Tony Hemmings 🚑😍 We discuss: His Career Start and Family Life: - What inspired him to pursue a career in the emergency services - Memorable experiences during his career - What it's like to have your spouse also be a paramedic and how it affects their relationship and marriage - The emotional impact of having an 8 year old daughter on his work  Mental Health Effects of Being a Paramedic: - The mental and emotional challenges he experiences - How Tony copes with the stress and trauma associated with his job Coping Strategies: - Opening up about men's mental health - The ways in which therapy has helped him - The reason he regularly goes to the gym and his big "WHY" - His beliefs in people's choices - How travelling the world has helped his mental health Enjoy the episode! 🎧 -------------- If you’re ready to fuel our next conversation and join us on this exciting journey, please head over to http://buymeacoffee.com/evolutiondiaries ☕️😍 By buying us a coffee, you're not just supporting this little podcast of mine; you're actively participating in the growth and success of the community we're building together. It's a simple yet impactful way to express your appreciation and play a role in the continued growth of the Evolution Diaries podcast. Your generosity goes a long way in keeping the conversations flowing and the podcast thriving 🥰🙏🏽🩵 Looking for a coach for your own Evolution in health and fitness? Reach out and let's chat! Instagram: @http://jardan.coach/ Website: http://www.evolutioncoachingbyjardan.com

5 MAR 2024 · THANK YOU to everyone who reached out about my previous solo episode on experiencing anxiety and insecurities before these chats! I feel a thousand times better and I appreciate this platform becoming a safe space to be 100% myself 😊🩵 You guys are amazing. In this episode, I chat about: - That time when my entire podcast and 5+ months of work got deleted from the internet 🤯🫨 - My new mantra (WWTSD) 😂 - Breaking through identities which keep us frozen in place and no longer serve us - Seasonal bucket lists! - 2024 goals and intentions update - R.E.P.O.R.T (Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing, Recommending, Treating) --------------- If you’re ready to fuel our next conversation and join us on this exciting journey, please head over to http://buymeacoffee.com/evolutiondiaries. By buying us a coffee, you're not just supporting this little podcast of mine; you're actively participating in the growth and success of the community we're building together. It's a simple yet impactful way to express your appreciation and play a role in the continued growth of the Evolution Diaries podcast. Your generosity goes a long way in keeping the conversations flowing and the podcast thriving 🥰🙏🏽🩵 --------------- Looking for a coach for your own Evolution in health and fitness? Reach out and let's chat! Instagram: @http://jardan.coach/ Website: http://www.evolutioncoachingbyjardan.com

27 FEB 2024 · Please welcome today's guest: A dear friend of mine and an extraordinary massage therapist Ash Briggs 😍💆🏻‍♀️🩵 We discuss: - Her background as a Massage Therapist - Her journey to finding the career of her dreams (she gets to work AND travel the world!) - How she first got involved with basketball and CrossFit - Ash's ACL rupture - Ash shares her experience of rupturing her ACL while playing basketball in 2021 - The immediate aftermath: physical and emotional impact - How it impacted her daily life and work as a massage therapist - Her healing journey - Ash discusses her journey to recovery, including surgery and rehabilitation - Her advice when it comes to dealing with and healing injuries - Why you should always rehab both sides - Time off sports and lessons learned - How Ash coped with taking time off from her two passions, basketball and CrossFit - Strategies for maintaining mental and physical wellbeing during recovery You can find Ash's adventures on Instagram @desideratum.massage Enjoy the episode! 🎧 -------------- If you’re ready to fuel our next conversation and join us on this exciting journey, please head over to http://buymeacoffee.com/evolutiondiaries ☕️😍 By buying us a coffee, you're not just supporting this little podcast of mine; you're actively participating in the growth and success of the community we're building together. It's a simple yet impactful way to express your appreciation and play a role in the continued growth of the Evolution Diaries podcast. Your generosity goes a long way in keeping the conversations flowing and the podcast thriving 🥰🙏🏽🩵 Looking for a coach for your own Evolution in health and fitness? Reach out and let's chat! Instagram: @http://jardan.coach/ Website: http://www.evolutioncoachingbyjardan.com

20 FEB 2024 · In this episode, I share one of my personal struggles with podcasting. I chat about: - Turning your struggles into solutions - Believing all-too-quickly the things you hear - How I'm navigating a difficult situation - "Spoon-feeding" my self-esteem - What I need to do in order to grow & evolve - Reflecting on the things we once wished for and now have - The power of gratitude --------------- If you’re ready to fuel our next conversation and join us on this exciting journey, please head over to http://buymeacoffee.com/evolutiondiaries. By buying us a coffee, you're not just supporting this little podcast of mine; you're actively participating in the growth and success of the community we're building together. It's a simple yet impactful way to express your appreciation and play a role in the continued growth of the Evolution Diaries podcast. Your generosity goes a long way in keeping the conversations flowing and the podcast thriving 🥰🙏🏽🩵 --------------- Looking for a coach for your own Evolution in health and fitness? Reach out and let's chat! Instagram: @http://jardan.coach/ Website: http://www.evolutioncoachingbyjardan.com

13 FEB 2024 · Please welcome today's guest: Actor and gym enthusiast Daniel Reader 😍🎥🏋🏻 We discuss: - Building Self-Confidence in the Gym - Dan's personal journey from being shy and reserved to confident in the gym. - Challenges and milestones in his fitness journey. - The role of fitness in boosting self-confidence and its broader impact. - Acting Career and "Spiderhead" - Dan's growing career as an actor. - Experiences working on the Netflix show "Spiderhead" with Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller. - Highlights and challenges of the entertainment industry. - Intersection of fitness and acting in Dan's life. - Living with Autism & A Rare Genetic Condition called "16P13.11" - Dan's experience living with autism and its impact on his life. - Dispelling misconceptions about autism. - Navigating challenges and finding strengths. - Advice for individuals with autism pursuing their passions. You can find Dan's gym and acting ventures on Instagram @daniel_reader_actor_official Enjoy the episode! 🎧 If you’re ready to fuel our next conversation and join us on this exciting journey, please head over to http://buymeacoffee.com/evolutiondiaries ☕️😍 By buying us a coffee, you're not just supporting this little podcast of mine; you're actively participating in the growth and success of the community we're building together. It's a simple yet impactful way to express your appreciation and play a role in the continued growth of the Evolution Diaries podcast. Your generosity goes a long way in keeping the conversations flowing and the podcast thriving 🥰🙏🏽🩵 Looking for a coach for your own Evolution in health and fitness? Reach out and let's chat! Instagram: @http://jardan.coach/ Website: http://www.evolutioncoachingbyjardan.com

6 FEB 2024 · Welcome back to another season!! 🎉 Kicking this one off with none other than... my husband! (Finally got him on the podcast, guys 😂) This year, Nick and I are celebrating 15 years together and also our 10 year wedding anniversary 💍 In this episode, we chat about: *How we met *How our intentions for the new year are going so far *Our core values in our relationship and life *The importance of establishing these values ...amongst other things! Disclaimer: This was a fun, casual couples chat and NONE of it is intended for advice 😂 We hope you enjoy the episode! -------------------------------- If you’re ready to fuel our next conversation and join us on this exciting journey, please head over to http://buymeacoffee.com/evolutiondiaries and buy us a coffee! By buying us a coffee, you're not just supporting this little podcast of mine; you're actively participating in the growth and success of the community we're building together. It's a simple yet impactful way to express your appreciation and play a role in the continued growth of the Evolution Diaries podcast. Your generosity goes a long way in keeping the conversations flowing and the podcast thriving 🥰🙏🏽🩵 Looking for a coach for your own Evolution in health and fitness? Reach out and let's chat! Instagram: @http://jardan.coach/ Website: http://www.evolutioncoachingbyjardan.com

9 JAN 2024 · Ahhh the new year 🎉 A time for celebration, reflection, and the infamous New Year's resolutions. Every year, millions of us set these ambitious, and sometimes AMBIGUOUS goals, hoping to transform our lives for the better. But let's face it, how often do those resolutions actually stick? On the season final episode of the podcast, I share some of my thoughts on why New Years resolutions tend to fail by February and what we can do about it. Thank you for tuning in to another season!! 🩵 -------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for a coach for your own Evolution in health and fitness? Reach out and let's chat! Instagram: @http://jardan.coach/ Website: http://www.evolutioncoachingbyjardan.com