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Episode 332 - Tansy Boggon - Bring Yourself Into Your Work, Body Image, Joyful Eating and Childlessness

Tansy Boggon is a nutritionist and author of non-fiction, fiction and children’s books. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Tansy writes to help people break free of diet rules and diet mentality to embrace the joy of food without guilt and shame. She has written a novel, The Tears of a Woman, which weaves her own childlessness journey into a fictional story.

Author | Mindfulness Blogger | Nutritionist

specialising in a non-diet and mindful eating approach

Tansy Boggon, ANutr (Associate Nutritionist – The Nutrition Society of Australia), BAppSc(Hons), GCertHumNutr

I am an author, mindfulness blogger, recipe developer and university-qualified nutritionist with a passion for inspiring people to enjoy eating to nourish their body and for the pure pleasure of it — because I believe that eating is one of life’s joys.

I believe feeding ourselves shouldn’t be about deprivation, counting calories or portion control, which I believe do more to sabotage our health and happiness. It is my belief, through personal experience, exploration of the scientific literature and working with clients, that when we relax our diet rules and focus on the experience of eating, we can nourish our bodies in an intuitive and joyful way.

Through nutrition counselling, writing and workshops, I aim to demystify diet and nutrition myths, dispel confusion and ease the anxiety often associated with eating. I want to promote a joyful attitude towards food, irrespective of a person’s weight or size — because these aren’t accurate measures of health and happiness anyway!

I have experience providing one-on-one and group coaching, workshops, writing food and nutrition articles and recipe development. I incorporate a non-dieting approach, mindful eating, eating psychology, a passion for cooking and a love of eating into my work. You can find me sipping a latte, drooling over cookbooks, tapping away at my laptop or chopping veggies in the kitchen — all are joys to me!

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A new article from the Washington Post claims Millennials aren’t having children. We discuss this and the latest “death order” from UK courts against disabled children, New York’s war against pregnancy resource centers, and double uteruses?!

Topics Discussed:

• Millennials Aren’t Having Kids
• Woman With Double Uterus Pregnant In Both Uteruses
• Canadian Prime Minister Says ‘Killing of Babies’ Must Stop
• UK Judge rules to remove life support from 7-month-old baby against parents' wishes
• Court instructs New York officials to leave the Nuns alone

Links Mentioned:

• Millennials aren’t having kids. Here are the reasons why. - Washington Post
• Pro-Life America Podcast Episode 46: The Alarming Decline of Birth Rates Worldwide
• Statistics: Percentage of the U.S. population who have completed four years of college
• More Women Than Men Are Going to College. That May Change the Economy. - New York Times
• What the data says about abortion in the U.S. - Pew Research
• US woman with rare double uterus expecting babies in both - Insider Paper
• Info on Uterus Didelphys
• Canadian PM tells Israel ‘killing of babies’ must stop - Insider Paper
• Indi Gregory: Judge rules to remove life support from 7-month-old baby against parents' wishes - Christian Post
• A terminally ill baby at the center of a legal battle in Britain and Italy has died - AP News
• Court instructs New York officials to leave Sisters of Life alone - Live Action News
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Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 51. Meet Samuel, a special boy whose story begins with a miracle when his mom, Hannah, couldn't have children but then he was born. When Samuel was just a kid, he heard God's voice in the night, and that's when he started becoming a special messenger for God, telling important messages to the people of Israel.

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Jessica Hepburn is an award-winning author, arts producer and adventure activist. In 2022 she became the first woman in the world to complete the 'Sea, Street, Summit Challenge’ - that is: swim the English Channel, run the London Marathon and climb Mount Everest - all of which were inspired by her own journey through infertility and IVF. She is the author of two books - The Pursuit of Motherhood and 21 Miles: swimming in search of the meaning of motherhood; the former CEO of the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith and Fertility Fest; and has been officially recognised as a ‘Woman of Suffragette Spirit’ by Amnesty International. 

In this episode, Jessica talks about her first book - The Pursuit of Motherhood - which is a raw and honest description of her journey through 11 rounds of unsuccessful fertility treatment. This led to Jessica setting up Fertility Fest, which brought together artists and fertility specialists to explore infertility. She also discusses her second book - 21 Miles - which chronicles her inspiring journey to successfully swim the channel and how along the way, she ate with 21 women and asked them “does motherhood make you happy or can you have a fulfilling life without children”. Jessica also talks about running the London Marathon and how she finally conquered Everest to become the first woman in the world to complete the sea, street, summit challenge. Listen in to find out what motivates Jessica, what makes her happy and her advice to her younger self. 

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Date of episode recording: 2023-01-30
Duration: 47.36 mins
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Joyce Harper
Guests: Jessica Hepburn
Producer: Joyce Harper

What have you given yourself this weekend?  Go on be honest.  Did you cram your diary to avoid fear of missing out?  Did you avoid delegating to escape difficult conversations?  Or did you just forget to schedule some precious time in for yourself?  

Either way, maybe today's the day, to take a breath and re-set, my love.  

If you're a human with a heart,  you're going to LOVE today's episode of The Menopause Mindset Podcast with hypnotherapist and Qoya teacher Emma Seymour.  

Emma has been to hell and back and in today's episode we'll get a dose of the wisdom and gentleness that has enabled her recovery from alcoholism, childhood trauma and grief from childlessness. 

In today's episode we touch on: 

❤️‍🩹 Menopause - A radical reclamation of power.
❤️‍🩹 Being Pre Peri Menopause - Coming to menopause prepared.
❤️‍🩹 Childlessness - holding space for grief AND liberation.
❤️‍🩹 Embodying the non binary with Qoya.
❤️‍🩹 Being a Step Parent.
❤️‍🩹 Being emotionally ready for mother-hood when it's too late.
❤️‍🩹 Transforming Alcoholism - being ready for radical honesty.
❤️‍🩹 Learning what alcohol is giving you and filling that need yourself.
❤️‍🩹 What re-parenting actually sounds like in your head.
❤️‍🩹 Re affirming what weekends are for.
❤️‍🩹 Learning how to live a sober life. 

So if you're ready to create a life that you don't want to escape from, this episode is for you.

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Although Mothers' Day was back in March here in the UK, for most of the world it was just around the corner when this was recorded.

For our May episode, This Now seeks to offer comfort to those for whom this day is challenging or painful.

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PRACTICAL ADVICE:

1) Before the day, think about how you're likely to feel

- Then plan to put things in place that will help you with those feelings
     - E.g. calming experiences, supportive people, etc.

- Plan to avoid people or situations that will not be healthy for you at this time

- Give yourself permission to opt out of situations, gatherings, etc.

- Have a planned answer if you don't want to talk about things
     - E.g.: I'm doing as well as can be under the circumstances - how are things with you?

2) Remember it's absolutely fine to do whatever you need to do to pass the day in a healthy way:

- Spend the day alone, remembering the person you've lost

- Talk to people you trust

- Cry if you need to, either alone or with others

- Meet up with other people who are in the same position as you are

- Do something that you feel honours your experiences

- Do things that make you feel connected to the person you've lost

- Skip the thing altogether! 
     - Again, give yourself permission to opt out.

3) Remember there's no right or wrong way to handle your pain!

- It is your pain - find what works for you

- Nobody else gets to decide how you should feel

4) Remember it's okay to not be okay!

5) Be kind to yourself

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LINKS:

Here's the Mothers' Day Resources Page.

Here are the slides used in the livestream.

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Here's the This Now Questionnaire.

Here's the Whole Hearted final cover image.

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Here's the livestream on Facebook.

Here's the livestream on YouTube.

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If you have any feedback, please contact me through my Facebook page Ruth Fanshaw, Writer, or email me at ruth@originaltextpublications.com.

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Oriana Fox interviews the insatiable, sexy and weird performance artist Eirini Kartsaki who expounds her Manifesto and entices Oriana to show more cleavage. More accurately, Oriana listens to her guest and sometimes interjects with a question or two as Kartsaki fleshes out what it means to live a life free from norms and expectations, a life that is weird, inconsistent, too much and without children. In doing so she calls for a revaluation of inconsistency, uncertainty and instability. Kartsaki's top tip for self care (spoiler alert), is to scream 'lawlessness' ten times in a row. Lawlessness! Lawlessness! Lawlessness! Lawlessness! Lawlessness! Lawlessness! Lawlessness! Lawlessness! Lawlessness! Lawlessness! 

The interview was recorded live on Instagram in May 2021 as part of Oriana's digital residency at Mimosa House Gallery. You'll want to watch the episode here to witness all the cleavage that's mentioned herein.

Oriana Fox is a London-based, New York-born artist with a PhD in self-disclosure. She puts her expertise to work as the host of the talk show performance piece The O Show.

Eirini Kartsaki is a writer, performance maker and lecturer in East15 Acting School, University of Essex. Her work explores sexuality, excess and female desire. She has been awarded the Audiences Award and the Champe Libre Award for her work with Tante&Tante. Her performances take place across art, theatre and academic contexts including Tate Britain, V&A, Whitechapel Gallery, Sadler's Wells, Camden People's Theatre, Arnolfini, The Yard, Chisenhale Dance Space, Palais de Tokyo, amongst others.

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Produced, edited and hosted by Oriana Fox
Introductory Voiceover by John Kilduff, aka Mr. Let's Paint
Original theme song written and performed by Paulette Humanbeing
Special Thanks to Sven Van Damme, Katie Beeson, Janak Patel and Mimosa House Gallery, London
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Solo performer Victoria Firth creates entertaining, courageous one-woman shows tackling emotive issues, using elements of comedy,  clowning and performance art.

Victoria talks to host Frances  about her journey from arts administrator to solo performer, the theme of care running through her work, and how she uses  her wisdom and experience to help other creatives.

Victoria's website: http://www.victoriafirth.co.uk

V's poem called ‘The Art of Caring’
http://www.victoriafirth.co.uk/2-of-3-the-art-of-caring/

Victoria’s preparations for performing The Butter Piecehttp://www.victoriafirth.co.uk/pushing-butter-1-of-5-preparing-the-body/

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Music: Frances

Recorded December 2021

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If you want to start the new year off on the right foot, this episode is for you.  After a special announcement about the Love & Loss Podcast, we dive into an abbreviated version of my end of year ritual.  Set aside an hour of uninterrupted time, get yourself a pretty journal or notebook, and answer these 10 journal prompts. 

I promise you, you'll have a whole different perspective on both 2021 and 2022 after you've finished this beautiful transition ritual. 

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If you want to create your best life in 2024, even without kids, download my free guide.  You'll discover how to find purpose, joy and fulfillment and what might be standing in the way. 
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Labels can be really helpful, particularly on canned goods. On human beings, not so much. 

We take a look at labels - what they really are, what they're useful for and where freedom from labels lies. 

You can find more info and resources on 

Laura's website www.laurawhitecoach.co.uk

and Vivienne's website www.vivienneedgecombe.com

#003. Part 2. This second part of Episode 003 is us again (the hosts, Chris & Claire Sandys) as we continue to share our story of being a childless couple. 

This is The Silent Why, a podcast on a mission to open up conversations around loss and grief and to see if hope can be found in 101 different types of loss.

Loss #3 of 101 continued: Loss of fertility

In Part 1, we spoke about our personal story with infertility over the last 11 years and turning down medical intervention, before drawing a line in the sand. You'll want to check that out before this episode probably: https://www.thesilentwhy.com/podcast/episode/492a29c1/loss-of-fertility-chris-and-claire-sandys-part-1

In Part 2, we answer questions anonymously submitted by friends. Questions they’d like to ask a couple without children, or things they’re curious about.

Such as:
How do you feel when people close to you continue to have babies?
How do you find ways to fill the gaps left by childlessness?
How do you deal with the insensitive questions, graciously?
In what practical ways can friends and family best support you?

For more about our journey, including photos of our Line in the Sand moment, visit the blog post on our website: thesilentwhy.com/post/alineinthesandys 

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What is social infertility? This week's guest Jody Day, founder of Gateway Women, takes us through the realities of being childless or child-free not by choice, in a warm and welcoming discussion that's a beautiful way to kick of 2021. If you are single and desire parenthood in addition to partnership, it can feel like a lot, especially when the questions from other people come in. Jody offers some brilliant strategies and a lot of compassionate perspective on being childless—and all of those things are so welcome in this community.

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Grace (single and childless) and Laura (married but childless) talk about what it's like to be in these categories inside a church that focuses much on family. How can we, in this season, keep our eyes not on what seems to be missing, but on all that God has for us now. And how can those in the church best show love to those that fit in these categories?
Fun Fact: This happens to be the very first episode Laura and Grace recorded for Fragments of Blue.

Most couples get married with the plan of one day having children and experiencing all that comes with that, but for some, God chooses a different path.  This week, Steve and Julie Lortz talk about their struggles with childlessness and emphasize the goodness of God in the midst of their life journey.

For 17-year-old Chelsea Sobolik, key signals of her passage into womanhood were late-very late. As she prepared to enter college, a visit with her physician confirmed Chelsea's worst fear: She was permanently infertile, born without a uterus. In this episode of Unfavorable Odds, Chelsea Sobolik reveals how this difficult diagnosis led her on a journey of self-discovery.
Show Notes and Resources

Longing For Motherhood by Chelsea Sobolik. https://shop.familylife.com/p-5417-longing-for-motherhood.aspx
Chelsea's interview on FamilyLife Today®. https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/a-silent-sorrow/

Eleven minute podcast from https://twitter.com/WelshRev for https://gracewales.wordpress.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/Grace.Wales.online/ at https://www.facebook.com/TyrBugail/ on what to do with the painfully awkward celebration of Mothers Day