SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked

Are You Eating Enough Protein? The Truth About How Much You Really Need with Clinical Nutritionist Lani Finau

Join hosts Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett with special guest Lani Finau, Clinical Nutritionist (BHSc) Teen & Women's Health Expert – as they break down one of the most talked-about topics in wellness right now: protein.  From how much you actually need to why most people are getting it wrong (especially at breakfast), this conversation cuts through the noise with clear, practical advice you can actually use. ✓ What protein actually is – and why it’s so much more than just “building muscle” ✓ Amino acids explained simply – and why they matter for hormones, immunity and brain function ✓ The biggest misconception: why 0.8g/kg is outdated and what the new research says ✓ How much protein you really need daily (and how to calculate it for your body) ✓ Why most people are massively under-eating protein – especially at breakfast ✓ The truth about “complete proteins” and how vegetarians/vegans can get enough ✓ Why spreading protein across the day matters more than loading it in one meal ✓ How protein impacts hunger, cravings and “food noise” ✓ The link between protein, immune health and getting sick frequently ✓ Muscle loss, ageing and why protein becomes more important over time ✓ The role protein plays in metabolism and fat loss (including the thermic effect of food) ✓ Why protein helps your body burn more calories – even at rest ✓ Protein timing around workouts: what actually matters (and what doesn’t) ✓ Intermittent fasting and protein – what to consider before skipping breakfast ✓ Can you eat too much protein? The truth about kidneys and common fears Whether you’re trying to improve your energy, support your metabolism, build strength or simply feel fuller for longer, this episode will help you understand exactly how to use protein to your advantage – without overcomplicating it. Mentioned Practices & Ideas ✓ Protein target calculation – using ~1.6–2.2g per kg of body weight depending on activity level ✓ Protein at every meal – aiming for ~30–45g per meal as a simple baseline ✓ Breakfast upgrade – adding protein powder, eggs, yoghurt or high-protein bread to start the day strong ✓ Spreading intake – distributing protein evenly across meals instead of overloading at dinner ✓ Snack strategy – including 10–15g protein per snack (e.g. yoghurt, eggs, protein bread + nut butter) ✓ “Add, don’t restrict” mindset – focusing on increasing protein before overhauling everything else ✓ Collagen in coffee – an easy way to boost daily intake while balancing caffeine spikes ✓ Two protein sources per meal – combining foods (e.g. chicken + cottage cheese, legumes + tofu) ✓ Unflavoured protein powder - why we recommend Body Tone Protein Peptides ✓ Fiber + protein balance – supporting gut health alongside higher protein intake SWIISH Shop wellness, beauty & lifestyle: https://www.swiish.com/ [https://www.swiish.com/] https://www.swiish.com/collections/body-tone-protein-peptides [https://www.swiish.com/collections/body-tone-protein-peptides]  FOLLOW ⁠https://www.instagram.com/swiish/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett⁠ Guest: https://www.instagram.com/by_lani/ https://www.by-lani.com/ [https://www.by-lani.com/]  🎧 Episode Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to Wellness Unlocked & today’s topic 01:30 – What protein actually is (and why it’s misunderstood) 03:30 – Amino acids, hormones & whole-body impact 06:00 – How much protein you really need (updated research) 08:30 – Signs you’re not getting enough protein 10:30 – Why most people fall short (especially at breakfast) 12:30 – Protein timing & spreading it across the day 14:30 – Hunger, cravings & metabolism explained 16:30 – Muscle, ageing & long-term health 18:30 – Protein powders, snacks & easy wins 20:30 – Lani’s “day on a plate” 22:30 – Final takeaways & wrap ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sally Solo Ep: You Asked, I Answered - Completely Uncensored

Join host Sally Obermeder for a candid Ask Me Anything solo episode where she answers your biggest questions about life, wellness, productivity, motherhood, mindset and business. Funny, honest, emotional and deeply practical — this episode covers everything from limiting beliefs and burnout to Pepsi Max and junk mail. ✓ The “toasty” season of life – ageing parents + young kids + being squashed in the middle ✓ The limiting belief she’s STILL working on: “I used up all my good luck surviving cancer” ✓ The one thing people would be surprised to know about her (and why laughter is her favourite feeling) ✓ Her exact skincare routine + collagen, facials & red-light mask ✓ Sleep struggles & late nights even with an Oura ring ✓ A real working-mum morning routine with zero fluff ✓ Her top wellness non-negotiables (supplement + lifestyle) ✓ How she lost ~22kg through walking + consistency ✓ What she does when she’s fallen “completely off the wagon” ✓ The wellness rule she breaks constantly (Pepsi Max) ✓ Productivity tricks that actually work, including time-blocking ✓ Motivation vs habit – and why your mind can’t be trusted ✓ Stopping people-pleasing and why it changed her entire life ✓ Comparison, social media and knowing what’s real ✓ Her workaholic tendency and how she manages it ✓ Entrepreneurship: self-doubt, risk, resilience & the magic of the “last 20%” ✓ How she blends motherhood with running a global brand ✓ Her irrational passion (junk mail) and her toxic trait (saving recipes she never cooks) Mentioned Practices & Ideas ✓ Name your season – understand the phase you’re in to reduce pressure and increase compassion. ✓ Identify limiting beliefs – write them down so they stop circling in your mind. ✓ Simple daily rituals – collagen in coffee, minimal morning routine, and movement as the main morning win. ✓ Consistency over intensity – walking daily, small resets, and avoiding “all or nothing” cycles. ✓ Time-blocking – batching emails and tasks to reduce overwhelm and distraction. ✓ Reset strategy – tidy your environment, prioritise nourishment, sleep and gentle movement. ✓ Gratitude practice – beginning and ending each day with appreciation to anchor perspective. ✓ Aligned action – goals only manifest when your daily behaviour matches what you say you want. ✓ Blend, don’t juggle – structure work around key family anchors and drop the guilt. ✓ Boundaries over people-pleasing – choosing kindness without self-abandonment. SWIISH Shop wellness, beauty & lifestyle: https://www.swiish.com/ [https://www.swiish.com/] Use code UNLOCKED10 at checkout (T+C’s apply) FOLLOW ⁠https://www.instagram.com/swiish/ [https://www.instagram.com/swiish/] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder [https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett [https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Spinal Energetics: Why People Are Crying, Shaking & Transforming on the table with Dr Sarah Jane (Chiro)

Join hosts Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett with special guest Dr Sarah Jane Perri – founder of Spinal Energetics – as they explore how our bodies hold stories, stress and emotion, and how releasing them can bring you back to who you really are. From grief and illness to “involuntary” movement on the treatment table, this conversation goes deep into trauma, conditioning, purpose and the power of life force moving through the body. ✓ What spinal energetics actually is – and how it differs from chiropractic, Reiki & talk therapy ✓ How grief, loss and hardship became the “breadcrumbs” that led Sarah to create this modality ✓ Why our bodies store unprocessed emotions as tension, pain and protective patterns ✓ What those big, involuntary movements really are (and why it’s not an exorcism) ✓ How the body can process trauma without needing to re-tell or re-live the story ✓ Why talk therapy alone often can’t reach the unconscious layers of our pain ✓ Guilt, shame & conditional love – and how they shape the nervous system ✓ The link between family trauma, unspoken pain and nervous system/brain conditions ✓ Why safety, unconditional acceptance and non-judgement are key to deep healing ✓ Social conditioning, “being acceptable” and how we lose our imagination and play ✓ Life force, purpose and why we need something bigger than ourselves to feel truly alive Whether you’re carrying old heartbreak, feel disconnected from yourself, or are simply curious about energy work, this episode invites you to see your body as wise, intelligent and capable of profound change. Mentioned Practices & Ideas ✓ Spinal Energetics sessions – working with the body’s own life force to unwind stored patterns and responses ✓ Body-based trauma release – allowing shaking, sound, movement and expression to complete old fight/flight/freeze responses ✓ Letting the body lead – trusting which “layer” your system wants to work on, rather than forcing a specific issue ✓ Co-regulation & working with parents – supporting children by first addressing the nervous systems of the adults around them ✓ Safety strategies vs “blocks” – seeing protective patterns as once-necessary survival strategies that can now be updated ✓ Connecting to meaning & purpose – orienting life around what truly matters, not just achievement or external success ✓ “Putting the backpack down” – releasing the emotional “rocks” we’ve carried for years while keeping the lessons SWIISH Shop wellness, skincare & lifestyle: https://www.swiish.com/ [https://www.swiish.com/] FOLLOW ⁠https://www.instagram.com/swiish/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett⁠ Guest: Dr Sarah Jane Perri – Spinal Energetics https://www.instagram.com/drsarahjanechiro/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/drsarahjanechiro/?hl=en] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Low Tox Living Made Simple: Everyday Swaps That Actually Make a Difference with Alexx Stuart

Join host Maha Corbett with special guest Alexx Stuart – founder of Low Tox Life – as they unpack what it really means to live a low-tox life in a world where chemicals are everywhere. From food, water and plastics to perfume, candles, cleaning products and bedding, Alexx shows you how to lower your toxic load in simple, realistic ways – without spiralling into fear or perfectionism. ✓ What a “low-tox life” actually is – and why it’s about reducing overall load, not aiming for “chemical-free” ✓ Why toxins are now unavoidable globally – and how to focus on biggest bang for your buck changes instead of trying to fix everything ✓ Alexx’s health story: chronic tonsillitis, antibiotics that stopped working, a naturopath who actually asked questions – and how removing gluten changed everything ✓ How food led her into beauty, personal care & home – and why she coined the term “low tox” (and didn’t trademark the phrase so others could use it) ✓ The huge gap in chemical testing – why most man-made chemicals are not tested thoroughly (or in combination) before they hit the market ✓ Glyphosate, sprays & coatings – what might be happening to your food long before you pick it up at the supermarket ✓ Why “real food is hard” is a myth we’ve been sold – and how to flip your trolley from mostly packaged → mostly produce ✓ How branding kids’ food wires lifelong habits – from lunchbox treats to “I’ve had a stressful day, I need a Tim Tam” ✓ Why bottled water in soft plastic is a major source of microplastics – and how heat, transport and storage make it worse ✓ Alexx’s #1 low-tox swap: filtered tap water (for your cells and the planet) ✓ Synthetic fragrance & phthalates – the chemicals that make scents “last all day” and why they’re a hormone-disruption red flag ✓ Hidden fragrance sources – perfumes, candles, air fresheners, fabric softener, toilet cleaners and “fresh” sprays ✓ How to simplify cleaning like our grandmothers: castile soap, bicarb, lemon, vinegar & less “specialty” products ✓ Pillows, bedding & mattresses – why what you sleep on matters, and how to upgrade to natural fibres without doing everything at once ✓ The low-tox mantra: “We do what we do most of the time so we can go with the flow some of the time.” Whether you’re low-tox curious or already deep in the journey, this episode will help you feel empowered, not overwhelmed – and give you clear starting points that actually make a difference. Mentioned Practices & Ideas ✓ Low-tox, not “no-tox” – focusing on reducing exposure instead of chasing impossible purity ✓ Trolley percentage check – noticing how much of your shop is packaged vs fresh produce, and slowly flipping the ratio ✓ Simple food swaps – packet snacks → fruit + cheese; commercial chocolate → high-cacao options with fewer additives ✓ Start where you eat most – upgrading the foods you go through fastest (like carrots, apples, berries) to better quality first ✓ Filtered tap water – investing in a good water filter and reusable bottles instead of relying on single-use plastic water ✓ Reducing soft plastics – choosing glass or sturdier packaging where possible and avoiding hot-stored bottled drinks ✓ Fragrance awareness – switching to fragrance-free or essential-oil scented products for cleaning, laundry and personal care ✓ Home fragrance swaps – trading plug-ins, aerosol sprays and heavily scented candles for beeswax candles and fresh air (hello, open windows) ✓ Simple cleaning toolkit – castile soap, bicarb soda, lemon, vinegar, borax and a good-quality multipurpose concentrate like Sal Suds ✓ Bedding upgrades over time – replacing old pillows with natural fibres (latex, wool, cotton, bamboo) and choosing natural sheets when next on sale SWIISH Shop wellness, beauty & lifestyle: https://www.swiish.com/ [https://www.swiish.com/] FOLLOW ⁠https://www.instagram.com/swiish/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett⁠ Guest: Alexx Stuart – Founder, Low Tox Life https://www.instagram.com/lowtoxlife/ [https://www.instagram.com/lowtoxlife/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ask Me Anything: The Raw, Real, Unfiltered Edition

Join host Maha Corbett for a heartfelt Ask Me Anything episode as she answers your most requested questions on low-tox living, supplements, autism parenting, mindset, business, egg freezing and what it really means to feel “behind” in life. From gut health and chemicals in the home to the realities of raising a neurodivergent child and building SWIISH from scratch, Maha keeps it raw, practical and deeply honest. ✓ The life-changing habit: how going low-tox transformed her son’s gut health, development and the whole family’s wellbeing ✓ Autism, gut health & stress – what repeated appointments taught her about the gut–brain connection and inflammation ✓ How reading labels, ditching harsh cleaners and reducing chemical load became non-negotiable ✓ Why she believes a healthy diet alone isn’t enough anymore (soil, water, sprays, food quality) ✓ The supplements she’s obsessed with: NAD support, supergreens, calcium + vitamin D & K2 ✓ Why fibre, plant variety and polyphenols are crucial for modern gut health ✓ The mindset she’s actively working on: “there isn’t enough time for me” – and how she’s rewriting that story ✓ Parenting an autistic child through intense dysregulation – headbanging, fear, and the hardest year of her life ✓ How she stays consistent when life is heavy: “do the things” first, let the feelings catch up later ✓ Freezing her eggs at 37 – cost, emotions, lack of information and why she still feels proud she did it ✓ Protecting her son’s dignity & privacy while still supporting other neurodivergent parents ✓ Starting a business: sacrifices, late nights, trademarks, legals and why passion alone isn’t enough ✓ Navigating disagreements with Sally as sisters and co-founders – and why love always wins ✓ What SWIISH has taught her about herself: strength, resilience, purpose and owning her worth Whether you’re on a wellness journey, navigating neurodivergent parenting, considering freezing your eggs or dreaming of starting a business, this episode will make you feel less alone and more empowered to back yourself. Mentioned Practices & Ideas ✓ Low-tox living – swapping out heavily fragranced and chemical-laden products for cleaner options over time ✓ Label reading & ingredient awareness – questioning anything you can’t recognise or would be told to “call poisons” about ✓ Plant-based cleaning products – using brands that disclose ingredients and avoid harsh chemicals (e.g. laundry, dishes, surfaces) ✓ Mediterranean-style eating – lots of lean protein, veggies, carbs, and a big variety of plants for fibre ✓ Targeted supplementation – NAD boosters, daily supergreens, calcium with vitamin D & K2 to support aging, bones and cellular health ✓ Infrared sauna ritual – 10–15 minutes in a non-toxic, at-home infrared sauna at night to switch off and support recovery ✓ “Do the things” approach – choosing small supportive actions (sleep, supplements, reaching out) even when emotionally overwhelmed ✓ Mindset reframes – challenging stories like “I’m behind” or “there’s no time for me” and choosing new narratives SWIISH Shop wellness, beauty & lifestyle: https://www.swiish.com/ [https://www.swiish.com/] FOLLOW ⁠https://www.instagram.com/swiish/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett⁠ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.