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Recent Posts from the Chocolate Chicks

Podcast - UC23 - To Vaccinate or Not

Kim Morrison - Friday, May 10, 2013
This is a very emotive topic, so Cyndi, Carren and Kim ask the question as to why it is a topic that causes anger, ridicule and creates splits in couples, families, friends and colleagues.   The whole topic came about because Cyndi posted on her facebook page a study that showed a correlation between the absence of mumps and measles in childhood and the increase in autoimmune diseases. What started as something for people to think about and discuss became a very aggressive argument with everyone having a point of view. This is not about whether to vaccinate or not vaccinate this is a topic to give people information in order to choose what is the best for their children and families. 
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Podcast - UC22 - Living with people who do not have your passion and conviction

Kim Morrison - Thursday, May 02, 2013
This weeks Up For A Chat topic is a goodie... The Up for A Chat girls have been asked the question how do you deal with people who don’t support and share your lifestyle changes and create more positive people in your life with similar beliefs? The girls bring their own real life situations to the microphone and how they deal with people who constantly question their lifestyle and beliefs.   (Read More)

28Capture The Moment - Instagram Fun

Kim Morrison - Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Imagine taking a few moments in your day to capture a moment that you will enjoy sharing and reflecting on. Imagine sharing those images with like minded people. Imagine being inspired by those who share the same values and beliefs around health and wellbeing. Well here is your chance to play with us at the 28 Capture The Moment Instagram page! (Read More)

UC 21 - Podcast - Superfoods or Supergroups

Kim Morrison - Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Are super foods just hype or are super foods foods that have been around for centuries that we are now rediscovering. Kim, Carren and Cyndi discuss what is a superfood, because everyone has there own interpretation and own beliefs. (Read More)

UC19 - Podcast - To Chocolate Or Not To Chocolate!

Kim Morrison - Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Even Carren, Kim and Cyndi were surprised that they could talk about chocolate for an hour, but they did.  This is a podcast on all things chocolate.  Kim and Cyndi have just created the recipe book 53 Shades of Chocolate so seeing Carren has such an addiction to chocolate, she admits this in the podcast they decided to talk about the pros and cons of chocolate eating.  Is chocolate healthy?   How is chocolate grown and made?  What is the history of chocolate?  How do you make your own chocolate? Can you have chocolate for breakfast and the biggy….  Does Chocolate make you fat?

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UC17 - Podcast - Going Grain Free

Kim Morrison - Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tears were pouring not only before the podcast but a little through the podcast. Tanya Hubbard is one inspiring woman who is changing people’s lives with her passion for all things grain free. 10 years ago Tanya’s physical and mental health changed when she visited a local natural therapist who summed her up and told her that she should go grain free. Her immediate reaction was what do I eat. 10 years on she is the queen of grain free, armed with recipe books and a thriving company to help people make healthy gluten free, grain free food.

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UC 16 - Podcast - Supplements

Kim Morrison - Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Should I supplement? Should I not? If I do supplement what should I take? Should I just take a multi vitamin and mineral or should I be more specific? What about fish oils? If I’m low in Iron should I take iron or a combination of nutrients? If my food is fortified with vitamins and minerals should I need to supplement? If I have a good diet is there a need to take supplements? Are supplements good for me or are they the biggest scam in the $28 billion a year supplement industry? These are the questions explored in Up For A Chat hour on supplements. By the end of this podcast you will know the answers to these questions and know what is a good supplement and what is a total waste of time.

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Jetlag Blues

Kim Morrison - Wednesday, March 20, 2013

We have just taken a mammoth 14 hour flight returning from Dubai and my goodness are the children and I suffering with jetlag big time. I thought I was all over this travel thing but it's incredible what happens when you fly long distance. Even a 3hour flight can muck about your body clock so I have been investigating what are the best natural preventatives and cures. (Read More)

UC 15 - Podcast - How Your Fears Are A Platform For Greatness

Kim Morrison - Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Cyndi, Kim and Carren have just finished the Wellness Summit on the Gold Coast and they go on a road trip, listen in on their conversation that even astounds them as to where it goes and finally ends. The conversation starts about the inspiration of the summit. They talk about their butterflies and fears before they speak and from there all three end up down a rabbit hole that questions whether fear holds us back or whether it is there to become greater and grander in your own life. Be prepared to have your mind blown as this podcast will have you questioning everything about life and purpose of life. (Read More)

UC 08 - Podcast - Review of Grief & Loss

Kim Morrison - Sunday, March 10, 2013
Carren, Cyndi and Kim explore the loss of loved ones and how it has affected their lives and those around them. Grief can define a life or create change. Is death the end or a new beginning, what happens when we die, what is the purpose of our life, how do we support ourselves, family and friends through the grieving process? What do we learn from the death and loss of loved ones? Do we as a society do death well and what are the 5 stages of grief and the key ways to support each stage? These questions and many more are explored in this podcast.

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