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Belinda Leskiw

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25.01.2022 Hi...I‘m Bel A naturopath, nutritionist + herbalist who happens to have a strong background in business operations, marketing and entrepreneurship, spanning close to 14 years. I get super excited when talking about small business, streamlining, systems, routines, scheduling, and my detail-oriented brain loves breaking big ideas down to develop a step by step plan to get you there. I also believe that the health and long term success of your business is 100% dependent ...on the health and wellbeing of YOU, the driver behind it all. You’ve heard the saying you can’t serve from an empty cup...so how can a business thrive if its founder is bordering on burnout? When she’s not sleeping properly and struggling to get up in the morning, or her hormones are going a bit wacky, or maybe she’s feeling like some extra kgs are holding her back from fully standing in her light? . I pose these questions as I’ve been through it all. The burnout/adrenal fatigue, the sleeping issues, wacky hormones, skin breaking out, yo-yo weight gain/loss. I’ve been there sister! I know the struggles well and I also know how to make it through to the other side. . That’s why my focus is on serving you - the small business owner - with both your health and the health of your business - Holistic Business packages launching in a couple of weeks but in the interim let’s kickstart your own health right now so you can start tackling your 2019 goals with more energy, clarity and success PM me or head over to belindaleskiw.com to book See more

24.01.2022 The perfect little T R E A T this Christmas Eve... It’s healthy. It’s simple. It’s also plant based. - Featuring frozen coconut yoghurt, pepitas, goji + cacao nibs ... - Mix all together and spread across a dish, pop her in the freezer and you’re done! See more

24.01.2022 When birthday cake’s this good are gluten free, dairy free, vegan...and an all round winner even for those who aren’t conscious of eating wholefoods. - This delectable delight is from @mamap.com.au

21.01.2022 I see you. You're constantly 'on'. Constantly in biz mode. Every spare moment your mind drifts over to your work. Maybe your monkey mind goes a little like... - How am I going to meet my cashflow needs this month? Is that client going to get back to me in time? I need to shuffle things around if they don't.. Will my new timetable work for my attendees? I'm thinking of angling towards a new direction but should I? What are the risks? Will I lose clients? I'm feeling so burn...t out. I can never wake up refreshed. I wish I just had a normal job. No, no I don't, I love this lifestyle but I just wish I could get on top of things. If only I felt on top of things at home. Maybe I should eat better. Ugh it's 3pm, coffee time. Or should I also get that muffin to go too?? No, those extra kilos are piling up and I know I'll have a sugar crash afterwards...stuff it. I'm hungry. "Hi can I please have a large latte and grab one of those muffins too?" Ok time to smash out more work. Oh how is it dinner time already? Ugh what is quick and easy. Soooo tired. No, push on, just get that proposal done and then you can chill. 9pm? Wow I actually feel really awake, I'll just stay up a little longer and finish this. Oh hello bed. Should I get up early and do yoga in the morning? Go for a walk? No I should sleep, I feel really tired, I have a big day tomorrow. Actually I'll just set my alarm really early and decide in the morning... - I have been there. You're in the throes of burnout / adrenal fatigue / HPA axis dysfunction (whatever you want to call it...). You feel like you're chasing your tail in business. You are so great at your craft, but the actual business side of things is perhaps nottttt your strong point. You wish you had help but cashflow prevents a full timer coming on board. You desperately need more energy but don't have the energy to dedicate to creating a new lifestyle! - This is where I come in. Head over to belindaleskiw.com and book in a free chat with me. Let's identify a plan and start you T H R I V I N G in health and in business. See more

21.01.2022 How can you tune more into your Y E S . . via @yummololaberry

19.01.2022 When fresh caught squid is highlighted by a light + bright beetroot salad Home cooked meals are the BEST!

18.01.2022 LOVE SMILE GIVE Great in theory. But if you’re completely exhausted, burnt out, constantly pouring from an empty cup, irritable due to wacky hormones, living off sugar and caffeine, and getting up and doing it all again tomorrow...wellllll can you really operate in that positive, high vibing state? -... Let me tell you from personal experience, it is very hard to pull yourself out of that burnout rut without support. And sometimes you don’t realize how deep you’re in until you try to get out. - I support my clients by empowering them with their nutritional and lifestyle choices, dispensing adrenal/adaptogenic herbs so that their stress hormones can rebalance, and also one of the most important aspects of the journey - being there as someone who has been through it. See more

17.01.2022 appreciation | preparation | consideration | cultivation | gratitude - I feel so grateful to be alive at this time. To feel the collective consciousness shifting. To see that, despite so much trauma and bad decisions and sickening things happening in the world, there are more and more awakened people doing some incredible things for the environment, for animals, for humanity, for their children, for their neighbours and/or for themselves. And I'm so blessed to actually kno...w some of these game changers personally. Sometimes you just need to surround yourself with people who are leveling up faster than you to kickstart your own journey. - What small thing can you do today to either appreciate or cultivate a more conscious life? - @catmead_ See more

17.01.2022 H E Y Y O U ! Are you a small biz owner or entrepreneur? If so, I have something super special coming your way...Holistic Business Packages for the health of you AND your biz.... We all know as small biz peeps that we end up working probably more than we would in "normal" jobs, and often our health is sacrificed! As much as we love what we do, we tend to get burnt out and neglect our own self care. Sound familiar? And from a business perspective, we can often feel overwhelmed with what steps actually need to be implemented on a day-to-day, week-by-week basis to have us hitting our business and income goals. I want to look after you AND your business/brand, because without you, nothing works! Head on over to belindaleskiw.com/holistic-business to find out all the juicy info. I can't wait to work with you on a healthy, happy and successful year for 2019!

16.01.2022 What’s your plan for your own self care? I love this list and can really relate to most things on here. I actually think they apply to everyone (not just empaths), but those of us who are a little more sensitive should really consider adhering to this! Do you have a plan for your own self care? Do you value it? Do you take time out for it? I believe that self care is a massive part of any healing journey. It's like filling up your car with petrol - self care is filling yo...ur body up with energy that allows you to function. Self care can be discarded for being one of those buzz words, a trend for the woo-woo types and the people with too much time, but I can't emphasise how important self care is and has been to my health and wellbeing. Dedicating some time each day to a few of these things isn't selfish, greedy or a waste of time. It is ESSENTIAL for your health and happiness. Taking care of yourself is not optional! Which one of these can you implement TODAY?

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15.01.2022 H E L L O 3 2 !! I'm up-levelling to you! - I can't wait to see what this next trip around the sun brings; what lessons and wisdom it'll bestow, which souls I'll meet and where I'll end up. -... I've always looked forward to getting older and I embrace ageing. It really can be a beautiful state BUT it all comes down to how you eat, how you drink, how you move, how you think and how you love (as one of my wise teachers used to say!) See more

14.01.2022 Sunday breakfast done simply. With overnight oats + delicious toppings

14.01.2022 Currently in Bear mode and feeling all the feels with this one!

14.01.2022 Are you T R Y I N G T O O H A R D to do it all? - Constantly juggling all of life's balls and really not succeeding at it? I get it. It's like, as women especially, we are productivity machines...Get a job and make a mark on the world! But wait, what about a partner to share it all with? Must be the perfect one! Do all the housework! Hey, kids? Of course I can go back to work, get my "body back", eat really healthy and raise a kid all at once!!!!!!! - I get it. And I ...have been there. And I am trying not to go there again because ADRENAL FATIGUE and also sanity and also, life is not meant to be lived running around like a headless chicken. - There is no such thing as doing it all, and having good health and being happy. No-one can do it all and do it well. Everyone needs help, everyone needs rest, everyone needs to not try so damn hard. - If you feel like you have bust your butt trying to do it all and need some support to get back on track, I would love to help you. I have been to burnout and back and know what it's like. Let's chat - belindaleskiw.com Quote via @natkringoudis See more

13.01.2022 Your body has the A N S W E R S are you listening? Our body has this innate intelligence, it's actually amazing. It knows what's off balance and tries to fix it. It gives us subtle signs that something is not quite right. It tries to keep us healthy, even though perhaps we aren't looking after it as well as we could be.... But most of us ignore it. We don't listen. And that's where things start to fall apart. Both for our mental and our physical health. Imagine what it would be like to tune into your body? To quieten everything down. To listen. To pay attention. The easiest way to do this is to MEDITATE. I know this scares a lot of people away, but the benefits are astounding. Some things you can try: Focus on your breath, maybe try four counts in and four out Set your timer for 2-5 minutes, close your eyes and simply breathe (as above) Try meditating in nature, watching the waves roll into the shore at the beach or the trees swaying in the breeze in the bush Guided meditations are helpful, there are plenty on YouTube or apps too. Get still. Get quiet. And tune back in to yourself

13.01.2022 Hello Monday! I spent the whole weekend in work mode, for a two day intensive functional medicine training for chronic and complex cases. This training was right up my alley as majority of my clients present with long term issues that they just can’t resolve (or at the very least, manage well). Think unexplained tiredness/fatigue, chronic skin conditions, wacky hormones, gut issues and chronic stress.. It’s honestly a game changer for my clinic and how I practice and I cannot wait to implement these tools and strategies with my clients

12.01.2022 C L A R I T Y How we choose which direction to move forward in... Unfortunately (or fortunately, depends on how you look at it) in the health arena there are just so many options when you are wanting to live a more healthier, nourished life. Not only does it depend on your goals, but also your individual make up and what’s best suited for YOUR body. I’m not going to sit here and shout new year new you! but reality is, this is generally a time where we re-evaluate and ref...lect on where we want to be, gain clarity and make a plan on how to get there. - I love working with clients on their health journeys and I’ll be re-opening my doors in a few days time sooooo what are you waiting for? Head on over to my website belindaleskiw.com to book and we can make a simple, step by step plan together so you can finally achieve your goals See more

12.01.2022 There's nothing I love more than my Sunday morning trips to the farmers markets with my fambam to pick up all my fresh produce for the week. It's such a small thing, but I love being surrounded by so many people who value not only their own health and wellbeing, but also that of our farmers, growers and artisans. - Organic fresh food is not just about leaning away from pesticides and toxins, but food that is grown in better conditions are MORE alive, with MORE enzymes and... higher quality nutrients. You may pay more $$ for organic, but you get more bang for your buck and your body utilises the nutrients in a more efficient manner when you nourish it with premium fuel. See more

11.01.2022 Introducing my love: T R E L L O There are some standout organisational systems out there - I'm looking at you Asana, Milanote, Monday. But Trello has got to be my favourite. Why? It fills up my list cup. I love the visual aspect of lists and how simple and clear this layout is. It is super easy to drag and drop the items (cards) to other lists, I’m constantly rearranging as my life changes.... I use it to block and organize my work for the upcoming week, so at a glance I can visually see how my time looks on a particular day. I love the hundreds of board backgrounds to choose from. It is so easy to share boards with other members of your team. I have shared boards with so many clients, which house tasks to do, login details, braindump areas, content schedules and ideas, upcoming podcasts - the options are endless. It’s free!!!! I also have multiple personal boards in Trello too. It literally organizes my whole work and personal life. For example, some of my boards include: business tasks, business development, content schedule, specific project boards, movement schedule, SOPs, life lists, oh and I also have a shared one with my sister where we add book and video recommendations with each other. What organizational system do you use and is it working for you across all areas? See more

11.01.2022 Re-watching this just reignites things for me. I remember how I felt in the moment of recording this. To know this feeling means it’s so much easier to be able to get it back when you drift away from it - and we all drift away from time to time. When was the last time you felt your most healthy?

11.01.2022 Mission with a difference I’ve always struggled writing the typical mission statement, or elevator pitch. Probably because it’s said in a way that comes from yourself, the business owner/the coach/the healer/the experience giver/the inventor. But flip it - how does your ideal client explain what you do? This is how I want my ideal client to describe their experience of working with me:... I stumbled across Bel who had this weird passion about business systems and operations. But she actually showed me how my business systems could be soulful, and a way to keep structure in my life and business without it feeling restrictive. My mental load has decreased, I no longer battle burnout and I feel in flow (most days). Think about it...if your ideal client was describing you and your work to their bestie, what would you want them to say? See more

10.01.2022 T I M E T O S T O P H I D I N G and start stepping into your light. What does this mean for you?... Perhaps shedding some pesky health issues, or getting back on track with your diet? Admitting that you need help and support with your health? Learning to accept yourself, imperfections and all? The New Year is the perfect opportunity to be seen, heard and supported in whatever it is you may be struggling with. For me, this year is about stepping out and up, being seen and helping people (like you) get their own health and the health of their business up to speed! DM me to see how we can work together to make 2019 the best yet

07.01.2022 R E M E M B E R T H I S . . . especially during the silly season! - You can still have a good time, celebrate with family and friends and enjoy the odd indulgence, but is it really worth getting carried away, then later regretting it? -... Spend this holiday season wisely, treat yourself but keep up your healthy habits. Use your time off to get active, set intentions for the New Year and connect with your loved ones in a healthy, fun way. - We all know how amazing we feel after some movement and a wholesome, nourishing meal and how terrible we feel after over-indulging! There is no reason we can't celebrate the holidays AND be healthy and happy too. - Walk into 2019 feeling fab and ready for an amazing year ahead - Quote @fitnessquito See more

06.01.2022 E N E R G Y L E A K S This has been on my mind the last week or so and it’s all about plugging up the leaks in your energy and headspace, so you can in turn give 100% to the things that need your focus. I know I have tons of little leaks - some are unavoidable, but some are of my own doing and often appear as habits or procrastinations or simply just operating in a non-present state. First step, as always, is to have awareness of what’s happening. Of what or who is wasting... your time. Of what you could be more efficient at or what you could outsource to someone else to get it off your to-do list. Of where you’re actually doing yourself a disservice. Then, do something about it. Maybe you need to expend a little more energy at first to get it sorted or to develop a better habit or to figure out a solution. But I promise you that when these little energy leaks are fixed, your focus and intent and RESPECT for your time and energy increases ten fold. See more

06.01.2022 Let’s talk about S K I N . . . - This is my hand right now, after a month of trialing not taking my fish oils and also having a LOT on my plate (i.e. my body perceiving this as stress). What you can’t see is it all over the tips of my fingers too (fun when you are trying to squeeze a lemon ). I suffer from dry skin, contact dermatitis and, when my hormones are out of balance, adult acne plagues me as well.... But I have figured out (over many years and much trial and error whilst I was a naturopathy student) what works for ME. fish oils as a non negotiable (and right now it’s a painful reminder to always take them) dairy free diet (this was a huge turning point for me 6 years ago) looking after my gut (either healing gut lining, or focusing on weeding/seeding/feeding gut bacteria) processed food wholefoods zinc at least every second day keeping stress levels in check I don’t do expensive topical creams and fancy doodah...I prefer to look at it as a healthy inside = a healthy outside. I’m truly passionate about helping others with these conditions as I live it and I have to be conscious about all of the above constantly. But we are all individual and what works for me may not work for you, so it’s always good to see a health practitioner to figure out why skin flares for YOU (hint: I’d love to see you. And yes I do online consults). See more

06.01.2022 I have a question for you...what would it look like for you to achieve your health + wellness goals in 2019? And secondly, do you have a plan to get there? I'm here to make this process easier by tailoring a personal plan to get YOU on the path to smashing your goals.... So to celebrate being back in clinic and eager to help my clients feel freaking amazing in 2019, I'm offering FREE Results Consults in January. That means that with every Initial Consult booked this month, you'll receive your following Results Consult completely FREE! What better way to start the year than with a clear plan of how to hit your goals. Plus that's $90 back in your pocket....and we could all do with that straight after the holidays right!! The Results Consult is where we sit down and create your plan of how you are going to reach your health, wellness + lifestyle goals. We take the data collection and testing results from the initial consult and tailor an individual program for you to achieve your goals. Head on over to belindaleskiw.com/naturopathy to book in or PM me if you have any questions! P.S. I want to help as many people as I can in 2019 so if you have a friend, family member or colleague that needs to know about this offer - share, forward or comment below!

05.01.2022 Walking away from 2 0 1 8 like byeeeeee! *queen wave* - Honestly it's been a BIG year, but a really solid one of lessons. Last year (2017) I was full of grief and heartache after walking away from the Hunter Valley farm that had my heart and then losing both my precious dogs shortly after relocating to Newcastle, and so my focus during 2018 was to heal - whatever that looked like and however messy it got. I followed my intuition with decisions rather than logic, I gave m...yself space when I needed it and I got more vulnerable than I ever thought I'd be. My body also threw in some extra health issues that I didn’t see coming. But hey, let's just heal on every level shall we ;) I stepped back from business for a while as I knew I couldn't serve my clients 100% when I wasn't showing up for myself. - At the beginning of this year I chose my word to be GROWTH - and it's been a huge year of that, funnily enough ;) - So 2019... This is the year of INTENT and PURPOSE. Of following the feeling and only engaging in things that light me up. Of acting ON purpose as well as living my purpose. Of not being all things to all people and knowing that is ok, as long as I'm acting from truth. It's also the year that I uplevel my own health. I've been on the healing journey all year but I want to take it from healing to THRIVING. - I'd love to know the word, feeling or intention that you are bringing into 2019... by @catmead_

05.01.2022 There is so much truth to that old saying - you are what you eat. You are. You are literally absorbing all the properties of whatever food or food-like product (read- chemical shit storm) that you put into your mouth. Those nutrients then go on to help create new cells and repair damaged ones; they dictate what our skin looks like, how well our liver processes toxins, how happy we feel as well as our energy levels. And if you’re consuming something that is devoid of nutrients...? Your body actually leeches other stored nutrients JUST to be able to process the crap food. It’s taking vitamins and minerals that were going to be used to maintain your beautiful skin or that were going to regulate your hormones or help with muscle repair after your gym session, and instead they have to go to work cleaning up the processed foods out of your system. Your benefit? Zero. Just eat real food, people. What you put into your body affects nearly every area of your life. And why wouldn’t you want your body to be happy so you can live your happiest life possible? See more

04.01.2022 I'd love to take this opportunity to wish all my family, friends, clients, followers + tribe the most amazing Christmas Have the best day with your family, friends, kids, surrogate family or your fur-child. Stay present + stay grateful x

02.01.2022 B L U E B E R R I E S I’m not a huge fruit eater but these little babies are just so easy to snack on and give you a huge antioxidant boost! This means they can help drive down inflammation in the body (the root cause of so so many diseases and ailments) and support your immune system. - They are at their peak in season now so make sure you pop down to your organic store or farmers markets and grab yourself some (pesticide free) berries.... Great for little kiddies and grab-and-go healthy work snacks See more

02.01.2022 A little note on treats + toxins... I believe in eating with balance, and not deprivation. If we deprive, we often fail. And when we fail, we often binge. Solution?... If you want something sweet, a little treat of some kind, stick with the wholefoods people! Yes they can be high in natural sugars (hence why you still shouldn't overdo it!) but you are getting much more fibre and plant food than you would in mass-produced, factory-processed fake foods that come along with a ton of trans fats, additives, preservatives and toxins for your body. Your body then not only has to process the sugars, but also needs to breakdown these additional toxins which firstly can overload a sluggish liver and then are packed up and transported to sit inside a fat cell where they are "held" - this is why we expand when we eat crappy food!! The more toxins and crap we ingest, the more fat cells need to be produced to house the toxic molecules - your body does this to PROTECT you from toxic metabolites. It has your best interests at heart your expansion is a protection mechanism so the toxic metabolites don’t wreak more havoc. If you then don’t rid your body of these toxins quick enough, this is where chronic disease, ailments and obesity can start to occur. Sticking to wholefoods - whether for meals or sweet treats - is the best way to ensure your bod can squeeze maximum nutrients out with minimal toxins to deal with. [ featuring my super scrumptious salted caramel bliss balls - that my whole family got as their xmas gifts...and loved]

01.01.2022 Just whipped this up this afternoon so my lil man can have his own cake when there are birthdays at preschool, rather than missing out... it is gluten free and nut free. Recipe from elanaspantry.com - highly recommend +++