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Far 2 Fabulous

Julie Clark & Catherine Chapman

Join Catherine & Julie, your feisty hosts at Far 2 Fabulous, as they lead you on a wellness revolution to embrace your fabulousness.Julie, a Registered Nutritional Therapist with over 20 years of expertise, and Catherine, a former nurse turned Pilates Instructor and Vitality Coach, blend wisdom and laughter seamlessly.Off the air, catch them harmonising in their local choir and dancing to 80"s hits in superhero attire. Catherine braves the sea for year-round swims, while Julie flips and tumbles

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69:23

August Reruns - Thrive Through Menopause: A Holistic...

Far 2 Fabulous ·

2025/08/07

Episode 82. August Reruns - Thrive Through Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Wellness The journey through menopause doesn't have to be a struggle of hot flushes and mood swings. This comprehensive episode uncovers the foundational approach to navigating hormonal changes with grace and vitality. Before reaching for supplements or hormone therapy, Julie and Catherine emphasize establishing what they call "the four legs of a chair" – balanced nutrition, regular movement, quality sleep, and ...

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52:50

Joy, Community and Breath: Uncovering the Magic...

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2025/07/31

Episode 81: Joy, Community and Breath: Uncovering the Magic Behind Singing What brings genuine joy to your life, and when did you last allow yourself to fully experience it? In this soul-stirring episode, we're joined by Abi Gilchrist, founder of UK Soul Choirs, who reveals how the seemingly simple act of singing together creates profound transformation. Far beyond hitting the right notes, community singing builds connection, resets your nervous system, and opens pathways to joy...

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31:34

Balancing Indulgence and Wellness: How to Enjoy Your...

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2025/07/24

Episode 80 Ever returned from holiday feeling like you need another holiday just to recover? You're not alone. That "sod it" holiday mindset can leave us feeling sluggish, bloated, and exhausted – the complete opposite of the rejuvenation we crave. In this practical episode, we explore how to genuinely enjoy your holiday indulgences without sacrificing your wellbeing. From rich restaurant meals and tempting desserts to disrupted sleep patterns and travel stress, holidays present unique welln...

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30:12

Finding Your Path in the Overwhelming World of...

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2025/07/17

Ever felt paralysed by contradicting wellness advice? One expert swears by intermittent fasting while another warns against it. A fitness guru promotes one approach while doctors recommend something entirely different. Welcome to what Catherine aptly calls "wellness noise"—that overwhelming cacophony of health information that leaves many midlife women feeling more confused than empowered. This candid conversation cuts through the clutter to reveal why so much wellness advice feels contradic...

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31:28

Preventing Injuries During Hormonal Changes

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2025/07/10

Episode 78 Have you ever wondered why you seem more prone to injuries as you navigate perimenopause or menopause? That twinge in your knee, the persistent ache in your shoulder, or the way your body feels stiffer during certain weeks might all be connected to your changing hormones. As a 54-year-old competitive gymnast, I've had to rethink my entire approach to training after experiencing injuries that seemed to come out of nowhere. The truth is, they weren't random at all – they were perfec...

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48:35

Could Listening to Your Body Be the Ultimate Midlife...

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2025/07/03

Episode 77 Could Listening to Your Body Be the Ultimate Midlife Hack? Have you ever felt like your body is trying to tell you something important, but you can't quite understand the message? You're not alone. After 40, our bodies begin communicating in new and sometimes confusing ways. What's fascinating is that we've been culturally conditioned to ignore these signals – dismissing our intuition as "woo" or "too alternative" when it's actually millions of pieces of information being pr...

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32:02

Mindset Matters: Why You're Stuck Despite "Doing...

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2025/06/26

Episode 76 Ever wonder why you're stuck in your weight loss journey despite seemingly doing everything right? The answer may lie deeper than your diet and exercise routine. In this eye-opening episode, Julie and Catherine explore the powerful connection between mindset and weight management, particularly for women over 40. When hormonal changes make traditional weight loss methods less effective, addressing psychological barriers becomes essential for progress. We dive into why the term "we...

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46:48

Would you trade ten years of your life to be thin?

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2025/06/19

Episode 75 What would you give up to be thin? A shocking survey reveals some people would sacrifice ten years of their life, accept blindness, or choose infertility over being overweight. This startling reality forms the backdrop of our deeply personal conversation about weight loss injections and society's toxic relationship with body image. As health care professionals, we initially approached weight loss medications with skepticism, focusing on their concerning side effects. However, we'v...

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50:26

Women Heal Women: Reclaiming Our Ancient Wisdom with...

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2025/06/12

Episode 74 Women Heal Women: Reclaiming Our Ancient Wisdom with Mandy Rees What happens when a high-achieving corporate lawyer reaches breaking point and realises her true path lies in healing the very wounds she sustained in a male-dominated profession? Mandy Rees takes us on her remarkable journey from burnout to breakthrough. After years of proving herself in the legal world, Mandy faced a crisis when postnatal depression hit following the birth of her first daughter. "I didn't tell anyon...

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49:06

The Seven Layers of Protection: How Cancer Taught Me...

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2025/06/05

The Seven Layers of Protection: How Cancer Taught Me the Power of Saying No Episode 73 What happens when your life suddenly transforms, forcing you to reassess who and what truly deserves your time and energy? For Sarah Sangster, a cancer diagnosis became the catalyst for a profound boundary reset that would eventually help countless others reclaim their lives. Sarah joins us to share the deeply personal journey that led to her creating 'The Seven Layers of Boundaries' – a practical framewor...

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50:46

Sorry Not Sorry: Breaking Free from People Pleasing

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2025/05/29

Sorry Not Sorry: Breaking Free From People Pleasing Episode 72 Have you ever agreed to something you didn't want to do, simply to avoid disappointing someone else? That uncomfortable feeling in your gut might be trying to tell you something important. In this revealing conversation with wellness expert Melanie Flower, we unpack the deeply ingrained habit of people pleasing that so many of us struggle with, particularly in British culture where politeness often trumps authenticity. As women, ...

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36:06

Obesity Medications: Miracle Cure or Dangerous Quick...

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2025/05/22

Episode 71 The rise of weight loss injections has reached epidemic proportions, with people who aren't even clinically overweight seeking these "miracle solutions" for quick fat loss. What started as medications for type 2 diabetes has morphed into a mainstream approach to weight management—but at what cost? Julie and Catherine dive deep into the concerning world of anti-obesity medications, exploring how these drugs actually work and the potentially dangerous side effects that aren't being ...

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42:13

The Joy of Being Far Too Fabulous

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2025/05/15

Episode 70: The Joy of Being Far Too Fabulous What can our bodies truly accomplish when we push beyond societal expectations? In this energising episode, Catherine and Julie celebrate their recent physical achievements while challenging the narrative about what women "of a certain age" should attempt. Julie shares her triumphant story of winning gold at a level four adult gymnastics competition—despite competing with injured ankles and limited practice time beforehand. Her journey, which beg...

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48:38

The Four-Part Framework for Lasting Change

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2025/05/08

Episode 69 We explore a powerful framework for creating sustainable lifestyle changes by focusing on four simple actions: starting something new, stopping an unhelpful habit, doing more of what serves you, and doing less of what doesn't. • Breaking the all-or-nothing approach to wellness using this four-part framework • How the "start, stop, more, less" method can transform sleep habits and energy levels • Why turning off notifications and setting boundaries with technology improves wellbein...

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44:03

Pee on This: The Test That Reveals Your Hormone...

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2025/05/01

Episode 68 We explore comprehensive hormone testing with Jo Majithia, Head of Clinical Education at Regenerus Labs, examining how the Dutch Test provides detailed insights beyond standard blood tests for women navigating perimenopause and hormone-related symptoms. • The Dutch Test measures dried urine samples to analyse hormone metabolism, showing not just levels but how effectively the body processes hormones • Conventional approaches often default to HRT without considering diet, lifestyle...

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35:01

Women Lifting Women: How Supportive Circles Shape Our...

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2025/04/24

Episode 67 The communities we create and join profoundly shape our health, happiness, and sense of self. Julie and Catherine explore this transformative power of human connection through their own experiences with various groups – from choir singing to wild swimming, motherhood circles to business networks. They share their parallel journeys from identifying primarily with male friendships in their younger years to discovering the irreplaceable value of women's circles as they matured. The c...

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42:22

Food Fraud: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Silently...

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2025/04/17

Episode 66 The food landscape has dramatically shifted in recent decades, with a staggering 80% of UK shopping trolleys now filled with processed items. This transformation has happened so quickly that many of us haven't noticed our creeping dependence on foods that barely resemble what our grandparents would recognize as nourishment. Julie and Catherine dive deep into the world of ultra-processed foods, cutting through marketing hype to examine what's really happening to our bodies when we ...

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45:27

How Can I Connect with My Body's Natural Cycles for...

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2025/04/10

EPISODE 65 Guest Episode with Lindsay Dalton. What if everything you've been taught about your body's cycles is missing the most important truth? What if the changes you experience throughout your life - from first period to menopause - aren't random inconveniences but a sophisticated map to your own power? Lindsay Dalton, founder of When The Wild Women Are, takes us on a journey through the wisdom of cyclical living that modern society has disconnected us from. As a former doula who witness...

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43:17

Beyond Muscles: How Protein Shapes Your Hormones,...

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2025/04/03

Episode 64 Julie and Catherine delve into the crucial yet often misunderstood world of protein requirements, especially for women over 40 and those leading active lifestyles. They explore why most women need significantly more protein than conventional guidelines suggest and how insufficient protein affects everything from energy to recovery. • Government protein guidelines are too low, especially for women over 40 • Active women need 1.2-2g of protein per kilogram of body weight • Most "hea...

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33:33

The Two-Day Rule: Your Secret Weapon for Building...

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2025/03/27

Episode 63 The Two-Day Rule might be the most powerful habit-building strategy you've never heard of. In this engaging episode, Julie and Catherine explore this deceptively simple approach to creating lasting behavior change – never miss more than two consecutive days of your healthy habit. We dive deep into why most habit-building attempts fail, often around day three or four when our brains start generating resistance and excuses. The Two-Day Rule elegantly addresses this challenge by main...

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