Do we have to accept pain as we get older? In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we speak with Stacey Roberts - a registered nurse, musculoskeletal specialist, pelvic and sexual health physiotherapist, and functional medicine expert, about practical ways to live pain-free, regain movement, and feel more in control of your health.

Stacey is also the author of The Pain-Free Formula: Solving the Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs, or Injections, bringing evidence-based strategies and real-life insights to the conversation.

She shares her own experience of sudden knee pain and how it inspired her to help others live pain-free, without immediately turning to surgery or medication. Stacey explains why pain isn’t just a mechanical issue, and how your brain, hormones, diet, stress, and lifestyle all play a role.

Tune in to discover:

• How to retrain your brain and body to move without pain
• The surprising links between diet, inflammation, hormones, and joint health
• Insights into pelvic pain in men and women and what often goes unnoticed
• Practical, everyday strategies for staying active and living pain-free at any age

Stacey’s approach reminds us that pain doesn’t have to control our lives and that small, mindful changes can make a huge difference.

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Ever feel like you’re running on autopilot, just ticking things off the to-do list without really enjoying life? In this episode, Liz – a Health and Wellness Coach, Motivational Speaker, and HCA Ambassador – shares how small but meaningful shifts can help you find more balance, energy, and joy in everyday life.

We explore Liz’s personal journey from feeling stuck in routine to building a life that feels purposeful and fulfilling. She explains her role as a Health and Wellness Coach and how coaching can guide you towards making space for what truly matters. From the power of movement (including Liz’s love of dance!) to reconnecting with your own sense of purpose, this conversation is full of practical tips for anyone who wants to feel more motivated and alive.

Whether you’re curious about health and wellness coaching or simply looking for ways to make positive changes, Liz’s story offers encouragement and simple steps you can begin today.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Simple shifts to bring more energy and balance into your daily routine
• The joy of movement and why finding activities you love matters
• How having a sense of purpose can transform your outlook
• Practical tips to help you feel more motivated and fulfilled
• What a Health and Wellness Coach does and how they can support you

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & introduction to Liz Jones Solano
01:00 – Childhood, cultural background & early influences
03:00 – Academic and sporting life in Bristol
04:00 – Career beginnings in London & corporate life
06:00 – Choosing a different lifestyle and moving to Barcelona
08:00 – Current work: health coaching, motivational speaking & events
10:00 – Passion for helping clients thrive, not just survive
12:00 – Finding joy, purpose & sharing your gifts
14:00 – Practical steps to move from surviving to thriving
18:00 – The role of dance, flow state & reconnecting with joy
20:00 – Encouraging clients to find hobbies that fuel them
23:00 – Passion vs. purpose — how they overlap
24:00 – The importance of purpose in long-term health & wellbeing
25:00 – Liz’s father’s story: longevity, golf & family as purpose
28:00 – The role of Ikigai & finding reasons to get up in the morning
30:00 – Rediscovering your purpose & starting small
32:00 – How to connect with Liz & learn more about her work
33:00 – Final thoughts

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"There’s nothing as fulfilling as helping somebody feel better and giving them the tools to help themselves."

Are you curious about health coaching and how it could change lives for others and for yourself? In this episode of HCA Talks Health, Zena le Roux sits down with Elsa Wye, HCA Graduate and Ambassador, to explore her journey from the world of corporate to an exciting career in health and wellbeing.

Elsa shares the pivotal moments that inspired her to become a Health and Wellness Coach, from her own health experiences to her family’s journey, and how these shaped her passion for supporting others.

Hear how Elsa combines one-to-one coaching, corporate wellbeing programmes, and a free local menopause support group to create real, lasting impact. She shares practical tips for anyone thinking about a career in health coaching, and how curiosity, life experience, and small, achievable steps can make a big difference.

Connect with Elsa:

Website: elsaywellbeing.co.uk
Instagram: @ElsaWHealthCoach
LinkedIn: Elsa Wye

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What does it really take to break free from binge eating and rebuild a healthy, trusting relationship with food?

In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we’re joined by Suzanne Laurie, certified wellness coach and licensed Emotional Eating & Binge Eating Disorder Specialist, to explore the hidden struggles behind binge eating disorder and how to overcome them.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

Why binge eating is often misunderstood and overlooked

The link between shame, guilt, and disordered eating patterns

How restriction fuels binge cycles — and what to do instead

Steps to rebuild self-trust and embrace intuitive eating

Why self-compassion and support are crucial for recovery

Whether you’re struggling with binge eating, supporting someone who is, or working as a health professional, this episode offers practical strategies and a message of hope.

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Suzanne’s background
02:00 – Why Suzanne specialised in binge eating disorder
05:00 – Emotional eating vs. binge eating disorder
08:00 – Common signs & diagnostic criteria
13:00 – Why binge eating is so difficult to break free from
16:00 – Restriction and the binge–restrict cycle
18:00 – The role of intuitive eating & rebuilding body trust
22:00 – Tackling shame, guilt & self-worth issues
27:00 – Language, diet culture & creating healthier narratives
31:00 – Nourish vs. punish: a practical decision-making tool
32:00 – Supporting family and friends with compassion
36:00 – The most rewarding part of Suzanne’s work
41:00 – Advice for those struggling with binge eating
43:00 – Practitioner guidance & ethical support
45:00 – Where to find Suzanne & closing insights

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What does it take to move from a corporate career into health coaching — and even bring health coaching back into the workplace? In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we sit down with Amanda Nutt, a certified Health Coach and workplace wellbeing expert who made the leap from the corporate world to a purpose-driven career in preventative health and behaviour change.

Amanda shares her inspiring journey of career transition, showing how she combined her business background with coaching skills to support over 40 companies — including Nando’s — in prioritising wellbeing. She explains how to leverage your existing strengths, navigate career shifts with confidence, and position yourself as a problem solver in a new field.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

• How Amanda transitioned from corporate professional to health coach
• Ways to bring health coaching into workplace wellbeing programmes
• The importance of upskilling and networking when changing careers
• How to embrace discomfort and reframe failure as growth
• Strategies for positioning yourself as a problem solver in your new career
• Plus much more

Whether you’re considering a career change or looking to integrate health coaching into organisations, this episode is packed with practical advice and encouragement to help you take the next step.

⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Amanda’s corporate background and why she pivoted
6:00 Early challenges of transitioning into health coaching
10:20 Working with companies like Nando’s on wellbeing programmes
15:45 Leveraging transferable skills in a new field
21:00 The role of upskilling, networking, and resilience
27:10 Reframing failure as an opportunity
33:00 Final advice for aspiring health coaches


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Looking to feel stronger, more energised, and confident in your body, even as life gets busier and things change?

In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we explore a refreshingly realistic approach to health and fitness, one that isn’t about chasing six-packs or punishing workouts, but about building strength that supports your life.

Our guest, Josh Wood, is a TEDx speaker, educator, and fitness expert whose journey has taken him from powerlifting and combat sports to guiding people through the wilderness, and now coaching everyday adults toward sustainable strength. After becoming a parent, Josh rethought how he trains, recovers, and builds fitness into real life and shares the simple shifts that make a lasting difference.

🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why traditional “all-or-nothing” fitness advice often fails
• How to build strength that supports your life, not competes with it
• Small, realistic actions you can take today to feel stronger and more capable
• How to stay consistent even when motivation is low or time is tight

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:00 From combat sports to coaching parents
03:00 Manual therapy, clinics & mindset shift
04:00 Moving fully into gym-based coaching
05:00 Passive vs active participation in health
06:00 Becoming a parent & changing priorities
07:00 Taking care of yourself to show up for family
08:00 Time, energy & minimum effective dose training
09:00 Food, steps & simple lifestyle foundations
10:00 Confidence, capacity & being a role model
11:00 Competence builds confidence
12:00 Parents knowing what to do but not doing it
13:00 Paralysis by analysis in fitness
14:00 Simplifying the first step
15:00 Walking as a starting point
16:00 Protein as a game-changer
17:00 Practical protein guidelines
18:00 Progress over perfection
19:00 Final message: one action at a time

Whether you’re a parent, juggling a busy schedule, or simply looking for a practical way to improve your health and fitness, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you start moving in the right direction today.

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What does it really mean to care for yourself in a world that constantly demands more?

In this follow-up episode of HCA Talks Health, Debi Mason, Professional Health & Wellness Coach, continues the conversation on burnout recovery and the guiding question that transformed her life: “How will this nourish me?”

🎧 Tune in to discover:

Why self-care is more than just bubble baths and breaks

How to stay connected to your needs during stress and overwhelm

The role of nervous system regulation and polyvagal theory

Simple, consistent practices to support resilience and wellbeing

How to shift from “pushing through” to making nourishing choices

This episode is a gentle yet powerful reminder to pause, reflect, and ask yourself what truly supports your wellbeing.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:00 How “How will this nourish me?” became a guiding question
02:00 From food as nourishment to whole-life nourishment
03:00 Defining nourishment beyond food
04:00 Mental, emotional & physical nourishment
05:00 Giving from overflow instead of depletion
06:00 Using nourishment as a decision-making lens
07:00 Everyday choices & listening to your needs
08:00 Nourishment during difficult situations
09:00 Perspective, compassion & learning through challenge
10:00 Nature as a source of nourishment
11:00 Awe, connection & grounding practices
12:00 Small daily sources of nourishment
13:00 Routine, learning & curiosity
14:00 Gratitude, joy & simple pleasures
15:00 Nervous system regulation & polyvagal tools
16:00 Tools for busy or overwhelming moments
17:00 Why we stop listening when life gets hard
18:00 Pausing to hear what the body needs
19:00 Breath, movement & releasing stress
20:00 Releasing adrenaline through shaking
21:00 Learning from nature’s stress responses
22:00 Building a personal nourishment toolkit
23:00 Moving from autopilot to alignment
24:00 Reflection practices to identify nourishment
25:00 End-of-day nourishment & gratitude questions
26:00 Body awareness & somatic feedback
27:00 Journaling & turning insight into action
28:00 Scheduling nourishment as non-negotiable
29:00 Nourishing to abundance & overflow
30:00 Nourishment as presence for others
31:00 Reframing self-care as non-selfish
32:00 Protecting time, health & energy
33:00 Moving from surviving to thriving
34:00 Final reflections on nourishment & meaning
35:00 Closing


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What happens when life hits rock bottom and how do you rebuild health, happiness, and purpose?

In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we speak with Edward Harpin, owner and course director of The Tree, which was recently named one of the top 20 retreats in the world by The Times!

Edward shares how he rebuilt his life after hitting rock bottom, the simple practices that helped him heal, and the mindset changes that helped him find purpose. He also talks about his book Waking Up in the World and why he wanted to make sure he didn’t leave life with his “music still inside him.”

🎧 Tune in to discover:

- How to spot when your life isn’t working and make real changes
- Everyday tools for resilience and managing tough emotions
- How short daily mindfulness can change the way you think
- Turning hard times into opportunities to grow
- Why it’s so important to share your unique gifts with the world

A practical, honest conversation for anyone wanting more clarity, balance, and purpose in life.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction
Welcome to HCA Talks Health. Zena introduces Edward Harpin, his retreat centre The Tree, and his book Waking Up in the World.

01:00 – Why Edward Wrote His Book
Edward shares when and why he started writing, and his early experiences in a Buddhist retreat centre.

02:00 – The 10 Elements of the Waking Path
Edward outlines the core universal principles that shaped his teachings and later formed the structure of his book.

04:00 – Intention Behind the Book
Edward discusses dedicating his life to service and why making teachings accessible was so important to him.

05:00 – A 20-Year Writing Journey
How the book evolved from journals and scattered notes into a cohesive project.

06:00 – The Turning Point: “Don’t Die With Your Music Still Inside You”
Edward’s pivotal moment inspired by Wayne Dyer and The Death of Ivan Ilyich.

09:00 – Waking Up to a More Authentic Life
A conversation about how many people reach a point where they question the life they’re living.

10:00 – Edward’s Rock Bottom
He shares openly about drug-induced psychosis, depression, suicidal thoughts, and calling the Samaritans.

12:00 – Rock Bottom as a Blessing
How his darkest experience became the catalyst for his spiritual path and teachings.

13:00 – Early Steps in Healing
Diagnosis, searching for alternatives, and discovering mindfulness through an acupuncturist.

15:00 – Learning to Witness Thoughts
The transformative moment where mindfulness allowed him to see thoughts differently.

16:00 – The “Incomplete Instructions” for Happiness
Chasing success, money, status — and why these don’t bring lasting fulfillment.

18:00 – The Cycle of Desire
Edward explains how the mind creates cravings and why happiness feels fleeting.

19:00 – The Alternative: Turning Inward
Realising peace comes from within, not from achieving external goals.

20:00 – Practical Steps to Begin the Inner Journey
Teaching, practice, retreats, and guidance from experienced teachers.

22:00 – How This Path Changed His Life
Shifting careers, being more present, and prioritising the quality of each day.

24:00 – Gratitude & Presence
How living more mindfully changes the way we experience life.

25:00 – The Tree Relaxation Retreat
Edward describes the retreat centre, its purpose, and the types of courses offered.

27:00 – What Happens on Different Retreats
Weekend relaxation retreats, yoga weekends, and five-day silent retreats.

28:00 – How to Join a Retreat or Access Resources
Website details, gu