Sarah Voronov in Hallam, Victoria, Australia | Alternative & holistic health service

Sarah Voronov

Locality: Hallam, Victoria, Australia

Address: 7/74-80 Melverton Drive 3803 Hallam, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.sarahvoronov.com

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21.01.2022 Is the 5 seconds of mouth pleasure worth it? There’s so many people out there with allergies and intolerances and I’m one of them. I don’t eat any dairy or gluten because it flares my skin up and I just don’t feel great when I consume it. ... When I first stopped eating it, it was a challenge and I found my self dabbling in it under the influence of ‘I deserve it’ it was a treat. Until one day I realised and had an ‘aha’ moment either in a kinesiology session or shortly after that it wasn’t a treat, it was harming me. If you consume an item that actually causes you physical or mental harm it’s not a ‘treat’ it’s self inflicting pain. This is how you’re body is communicating with you. I know I used to rationalise it, say I had been ‘good’ so I deserved it. It was only a little bit so that won’t hurt me. But if you find certain foods cause you to feel bloated, low energy, effect your skin or mood then it’s actually taking away from you, not giving to you and not a treat at all. If you’re seeking comfort in the foods that are actually harming you I encourage you to ask yourself.. What is it that you’re emotionally searching for? What is it that your trying to find relief from with the foods you’re eating? If you find there’s a repeat cycle happening there’s likely a underlying belief system, self-sabotage pattern that’s in place that needs to addressed. I also believe you have to be ready to delve into those belief systems and if you’re bot ready that’s also ok, for now having some awareness is enough. If you’re after some practical tips and that’s the reason why you’re reaching for foods that don’t agree with you: -bring food that you can eat to gatherings -look up restaurant menus and figure out what you can have -when you’re feeling tempted, remind yourself how much better you feel when keeping away from those harmful foods & the risk vs benefit is bot worth it. With love & kindness Sarah #foodintolerances #allergies #creatingchange #mindset #lookingforcomfort #causingpain #sarahvoronov

21.01.2022 Rest is just as important as taking action. I’m a recovering high achiever, I like to be over ambitious with whatever I do. I love ticking things off the to do list, feeling accomplished and productive. ... These are all good things but it becomes detrimental when you push yourself beyond limits when your body or mind are telling you to rest. It’s ok to rest. It’s ok to not complete everything on the to do list. It’s ok not to fill up all the spaces of time. If you find yourself resisting rest when you really need it, your body will find a way to make you. It will manifest a cold or other illness that generally forces you to take a break. If you find yourself in that resistance perhaps ask yourself why? What are you making ‘rest’ mean about you and your world. For me I’ve often been a ‘go go’ type person, slowing down taking a break used to mean I was lazy, not good enough. If I did take a break it was often riddled with guilt, like I wasn’t deserving. The only time I felt like it was ok to rest was if I had worked myself into exhaustion. When you’re so ‘productive’ that you’re entitled to a break. Give yourself permission to have a break and depending on where you’re at in life or it can look different. Anything that gives to you rather then taking away from you is nourishing. That might look like: -having a moment to drink a warm drink by yourself, with no screens or distractions. -Having a soulful conversation with a friend. -Engaging in physical movement (yoga, running, walk) It doesn’t always mean taking a holiday, getting a massage or having a treatment. Aim to have little mini moments, days, of having a break, implementing self care so you don’t get to the melt down exhaustion phase of having a forced break. Shine bright Sarah #rest #rejuvenation #listentoyourbody #sarahvoronov

19.01.2022 If you concentrate on your mistakes you’ll miss the next opportunity! I like playing this game on the Lumosity app that’s meant to help with brain function. This particular game is a bunch of train different colours and you have to match them accordingly and the aim is to improve your planning and spatial awareness. ... The thing I love about this game is that if you send the train on the incorrect track and it ends up to the wrong home, you can’t concentrate on it too long otherwise you’ll miss out on directing the next train. This made me think about how mistakes can happen in life, things don’t always go according to plan but just like the trains if you concentrate on it too long, you can miss an opportunity coming up on the horizon. So plan, do your best but if you mess up don’t stress because who knows what’s around the corner. Thinking about mistakes vs looking out for opportunities. Shine bright Sarah xx #concentrating #missedopportunities #plans

19.01.2022 You can’t buy the answers you’re looking for.. Life is a swirl of challenging and happy moments that can alternate through the days, months and years. You might be looking for a solution to your anxiety, stress, digestive or other physical complaint but it won’t be found in a bottle. ... So many people turn to various health products looking to find a fix but powders, potions and capsules galore will not give you what you’re looking for..to ease the discomfort you feel. For instance a constant lack of energy could be because of poor nutritional intake leading to deficiencies like iron and B vitamins, overworked adrenals from feeling stressed and all of this puts strain on the body leading to a lack of energy, feeing tired. But.. What’s the driving force behind the food choices and lifestyle changes that need to take place? The mind! Beliefs inform behaviour and it’s the actions we take that affect the body. So supplements can certainly help support your body through healing but unless the emotional/mental health is addressed you may only temporarily abate your physical symptoms until they get triggered or manifest in different ways. Emotional health and mindset is where it’s at Get curious and dig a little deeper. Let me know if this resonates and fee free to share your thoughts on this With love Sarah xx @Juliacaesar #emotionalhealth #physicalailments #sarahvoronov

17.01.2022 Finding compassion for those that can’t see It can be easy to get ‘stuck’ in an emotion. Imagine you were drawing on a sidewalk, creating a beautiful masterpeice and a blind person came along and walked right through your artwork. Would you get angry at them for ruining your artwork or would you find compassion and understanding because they couldn’t see?... Sometimes people’s actions and words are may come across as hurtful , insensitive or mean but they may be coming from a place of hurt themselves that they are unaware of and have no understanding. We often have belief systems in place on an unconscious level and when they are activated on a deep level, the knee jerk automatic response can be those hurtful words and actions. Basically, don’t take things personally everyone is working through something whether they’re aware of it or not. Let’s have understanding, kindness and compassion for others as well as ourselves. I love the quote that, ‘each person is either repeating a cycle of generational trauma or breaking the cycle’ Sarah xx #compassion #bekind #beleifs #triggers #donttakethingspersonally

16.01.2022 Eggless omelettes anyone? Whether you have an egg allergy like my son or choose vegan lifestyle using chickpea flour is a game changer! (Ok maybe not a game changer but pretty cool ) ... I have tried a few different recipes with varying results but this one Although this isn’t complicated, this is my second attempt at making said ‘omelette’ because #mumlife running after a toddler meant avocado and toast yesterday but today I managed to make this beauty Omelette/pancake mix: 150g chickpea flour 200mls water 1/4 tsp kala namak (black salt..this gives the eggy flavour) 1/4 tsp garlic powder & tumeric (optional) Filling: You can pretty much put anything in it I chose some caramelised onion, garlic Grated zuchini Chopped up leftover Christmas ham Topping Anything you like I chose macadamia feta Pickled onions Diced tom & avo Make your omelette/pancake base, mix through your fillings. Pop on med heat for 2-3mins once the top is not so jiggly, flip over and cook for another min or so. Serve with all your toppings & enjoy Some benefits: Protein from chickpeas Veggies & good fats from mix ins & toppings makes a great breakfast, or turn into little pancakes for snacks Have you used chickpea flour before? Let me know if you give it a go Sarah xx #chickpea #omlette #eggallergy #sarahvoronov #recipes

16.01.2022 Meet people where they’re at Too often when people voice their feelings about being scared, angry or sad about a situation or person. It can be the automatic response to try and make other feel better and lift them up by saying oh don’t feel like that, you’re amazing, you’re good, you’ll find your feet (insert uplifting words). ... But sometimes what is needed is just meeting people where they’re at in that moment. Validate and explore emotions for example, It’s totally understandable to be feeling nervous about starting a new job why do you think that is? Because I haven’t been in that role for a while/it’s a new place/I don’t feel confident..etc etc Then work from that place addressing people concerns to move into a space of reassurance. If we jump straight into hyping a person up it’s like they haven’t been heard. They’re expressing themselves. I even to this with my toddler, I validate his feelings, help name and explore why he might feel a certain way then move on. It may not always happen, I know I can still automatically default into reassuring instead of meeting people we’re they’re at but that’s being human. May we all endeavour to listen, acknowledge & explore. With love & kindness Sarah xx #meetpeoplesneeds #reassurance #listen #acknowledge #explore

13.01.2022 Super yum, quick and easy warm salad As the colder weather approaches salads don’t appear on the menu much but adding some roast veggies to it can make it much warmer and better for your digestion. This is a perfect accompaniment to any meat dishes or adding in some tempeh/tofu for complete vegetarian meal.... Roast pumpkin, salad mix, canned chickpeas, sundries tomatoes #warmwintersalad #healthy #organic #nutritious

12.01.2022 Are you living life according to other people’s judgements? What you think other people might be thinking/judging about you. It recently occurred to me how much of life’s little decisions are made according to what I think other might think and you may find yourself doing the same at times. ... Eg. Yesterday I wanted to wear a dress but hadn’t done my armpits, I though what if someone’s sees and think, ‘oh gross!’ But in the end I did it anyway. It might be something else for you like limiting your food portions in front of others. Making sure your house always looks immaculate for visitors (I do find if you truely feel comfortable with them this doesn’t matter as much) I have a ‘lived in’ house and I’m ok with that, no Ikea catalogue looks here You might only wear certain colours or styles because you fear others may judge your wardrobe. (I recently bought my first pair of bike short but was hesitant for years thinking that my legs were too thick for them..I’m bot a convert & love them ) Whatever it may be for you, know that the perceived judgement you think others may have of you, are really your own. When there’s apart of you that feel insecure it’s natural and so common to project that on to others. I pose these questions: what would your life look and feel like if you weren’t worried about other people think? If you were to live your life with that freedom what would you change? What parts of yourself do you need to get comfortable with? Something to ponder With love & kindness Sarah xx #judgment #projections #selfacceptance #freedom #sarahvoronov

10.01.2022 Your internal dialogue shapes the way you view the world. If you’re always being negative towards yourself or putting yourself down, it’s like having a tape running in your head berating yourself all day. -You’re so stupid ... -You’re so clumsy -You’re not smart enough -You’re so big -You’re so unfit -You’re not funny -You’re always making mistakes You may not even be aware of the things you’re saying all day but that negative feed back loop that’s on repeat running in your mind will shape how you feel about yourself and how you look at the world. How do you change? Awareness is key. Once you become aware of you’re thought patterns and internal narration you can begin to change your world. Also it’s totally fine for it to be in hindsight, whether that’s straight after a thought/comment, a few hours, days or weeks or months. Next is reframing. So transforming your words and also being kind to yourself. Eg. Your so stupid..actually you just didn’t know or had a forgetful moment. You’re not at peak performance today because you had less sleep and that’s ok. Live in the present and stop comparing yourself to other versions of you because the person you were last week, last year or even yesterday is different today I love this quote from the 4 agreements, ‘words can be used to create, or they can be used to destroy, use your words wisely’ Use your words to build up a world you want to live in. With love & kindness Sarah #words #createyoureworld #perspective #sarahvoronov

09.01.2022 As a child I loved being in nature, in the dirt, watching worms and snails, making perfume from flowers and hanging in trees. In this adult world, life tends to get busy, time is spent more indoors so I’m grateful to have my gorgeous son who loves to explore outside and has reignited my connection with nature. I’m sure most of you have gone for more walks during these last few months then ever before. ... As life begins to slowly return to ‘normal’ I would encourage you to think: what would my new normal like to be? If you feel like sharing your new normal, pop your comments down below. Sarah #exploring #outside #newnormal #nature #connection #freedom #childrenatheart

09.01.2022 Health is expensive? I had someone say yesterday that health is expensive, buying supplements, seeing practitioners, eating well etc.. But... What is the expense of not looking after your health?! -Pain -Fatigue -Allergies -Menstrual issues -Digestive complains -Skin issues -Overwhelm/Anxitey -Depression Your body talks to you when you’re not well physically, mentally & emotionally. It’s when you don’t listen, then the body needs to send louder messages that manifest in bigger health problems leading you to make big investments because you’re in health debt. YOU are worth investing in! It’s the small investments you put into yourself that will help provide big returns. Things like -drinking water -eating nutritionally dense foods -moving -Taking 1 less thing off your ‘to do list’ -Slowing down -Sleeping -Taking time to pause, breathe and take stock of life How do you invest in your health? And if you haven’t been making health deposits, what would you like to start implementing? With love & kindness Sarah #expenseofhealth #investinyourself #smallsteps #bigrewards #sarahvoronov

07.01.2022 Finding love in your illness I’ve had eczema since I was a baby and it hasn’t always been my friend. There were times when I was so stuck in my illness I couldn’t find a way out, I was stuck in the misery of existing. ... I would have late nights sipping on tea at 2am trying to calm myself down from another scratching meltdown that left my arms screaming in pain. I’d wake up to a bed of skin flakes and the remorse of having self-inflicted pain that I felt I had no control of. The daily ritual of slathering myself in cream and gently washing as the drops of water touched my broken skin causing pain to ripple through me. I was angry at myself and my body, I just wanted to be normal. I loathed myself as I was stuck in be darkness of my disease. I would have repeated conversations about why me, I was angry especially when I felt I was doing everything right! I followed new eating plans, took herbal potions, new creams, supplements and I was trying to address some emotional aspects but I felt like nothing was changing...what was the point? I was so angry and in despair. I just wanted the pain to stop! But I didn’t give up. I was told that things wouldn’t change overnight but when your dealing with a chronic illness it’s hard to see the other changes happening and it took years of eating well and looking after myself to see the drastic change. I no longer have a bed of flakes, my skin is clear. I listen to body and when I don’t it let’s me know I’m out of sync. I am grateful for having eczema it taught me to listen to my body, to eat well, to accept and love myself as I am. That the appearance of my skin doesn’t determine my worth. I’m sensitive on the outside and the inside and that is something to honour. I share this as a different perspective to help those that are living with any type of chronic illness, pain or allergy and are finding in tough to try and find some love for your illness. I am fortunate that overtime my health has improved but am aware that’s not the case for all however there are still lessons to be learnt. The body is a barometer of health and it is talking to you. Sharing it’s wisdom to make life even better. With love and kindness, Sarah xx #eczema #chronicillness #lifelessons #stories #sarahvoronov

05.01.2022 Reaching your goals by relying on motivation is like trying to ride out a ‘high’ it won’t last and eventually you’ll come crashing down waiting for another ‘fix’. Motivation comes in waves and it’s fun whilst it last but you never know how long you can ride it for or when the next wave might come. When you come down from that inevitable high, you may find yourself scouring around for your next fix, it’s like when you’ve eaten a whole packet of chips and there’s nothing but c...rumbs left but you find yourself trying to lick your fingers and devour every last morsel you can find. Now consistency isn’t sexy but will be there for you to help reach your goals. It’s like brushing your teeth every day, you just do it, even when you’re tired and it was created around a wake up/night time routine that became a habit. Think about how many things in your life you do because you’ve had a consistent routine like brushing your teeth, waking up, having a shower or brushing your hair. Truth is it’s hard to get started and motivation can only help get you inspired to take action but if you create a routine, schedule it in it gets easier and will pull you through those days when you can’t be bothered when motivation is amiss and all you want to do is lounge around. Now if you have an off day, it’s ok, but it’s also about consistently showing up and letting go of the results. What are you wanting to get constistant with? Shine Bright, Sarah xx #motivationhigh #consistancycanbesexy #sarahvoronov #goals

05.01.2022 Getting comfortable with change Change can be uncomfortable, especially the emotional kind. When you have a new path, goal, belief or new way of living on the horizon it means leaving the old self behind. ... It’s like being on one side a river trying to make your way through muddy water to the opposite side. Change begins with being able to see the other ‘YOU’ on the opposite end and knowing that’s it’s possible to get to the other side. So as you begin to take steps into the water..‘your new path’..you may find yourself getting stuck in the mud and drenched with water. This is the uncomfortableness and your opposing forces fighting each other... Your old self vs new self. It can be easy to slip into old habits and patterns because it’s familiar and easier then forging that new path but that new path is the one that wants you to succeed. As you overcome situations, old thought patterns and beliefs each step becomes easier as you reach the other side. The mud begins to sloth off, the water drains from your clothes and you get to meet the new you. During change it’s best to have someone support you so that you can make it through to the other side. They’re not there to take the steps for you but rather be your cheerleader and sounding board as you take each step forward The muddy middle is the process of transformation and requires persistence, grit and determination. Change is not always the easiest path but it can certainly be the most rewarding Shine bright Sarah #muddymiddle #resistance #overcomingobstacles #sarahvoronov

05.01.2022 When your words fall on deaf ears Family and friends can be the hardest people to hear your words. No matter your trade or expertise I’m sure you’ve experienced it when you offer your wisdom to friends and family yet recommendations are not always followed through.... You could say something a thousand times and not be heard but then all it takes is for that same message/advise/recommendation to be told by another friend, stranger or read in an article for the words to seap in. Why does this happen time and time again? Do they intentionally ignore your words or is it simply that you can be too close to be heard? What I mean by that is in close relationships such as family and certain friendships there’s already layers of perception, there can be entanglements, judgements, stories that have already been formed and although the incoming information is well intentioned or even asked for at times, sometimes it just won’t sink through. In the end does it really matter? Does it matter that you haven’t been heard, is it more important that your loved ones actually had that ‘aha’ moment, started taking on health advise, made a life decision, started change ? Then why does that frustration sit there, do you need to be the ‘right’ person? It’s not a judgement on your abilities, expertise or value as a person. You were simply just not the ‘right’ person for that message/advise to be heard. You may find that you may be the person for someone else to hear, you may find yourself on the other end being the stranger on the bench, the hairdresser, beauty therapist, check-out person that allows another person to finally get ‘it’. So let go, move on and allow your words of wisdom to keep on flowing until next time. Just remember when your partner, sister, brother, auntie, uncle, child or friend comes to tell you about the amazing news, story, advise they just got that sounds awfully familiar. Sit back, relax and be happy that they got what they need. With love & kindness Sarah xx P.s to all my family and friends that have asked for my health advise over the years and haven’t followed it, I forgive you haha. #canthear #tooclose #ahamoment #sarahvoronov

04.01.2022 It’s humbling to be a beginner again.. I’ve recently started exercising regularly again and i can feel the restrictions, heaviness and lack of fitness my body but I’m happy to be at the start again because it helps to appreciate the journey of fitness & health. It’s so easy to be down on yourself when you’re a beginner. When I used to attend bootcamp classes I would alway hear newcomers say how unfit they were, almost like a declaration that they know..like don’t judge me, I...’m already judging myself. As the saying goes, comparison is the thief of joy I truly beleive this when it comes to comparing yourself to others and to other versions of yourself! I am no way near my pre baby body or fitness level but that pre baby Sarah is also totally different person to the Mama Sarah I am now My body has changed and so have I and that’s more than ok. If you’re starting out again be kind to yourself The important thing is you’re taking action. Hating on yourself won’t change things Accept where you’re at and know things can only change from there. It’s doesn’t matter how many time you ‘fall’ on your health journey as long as you get back up. So cheers all my other peeps out there who are starting over again, being a beginner can challenging but so rewarding. If you want some accountability feel free to share any new endeavours your giving a go, doesn’t have to be fitness related. Big love Sarah #beginner #humble #fitness #sarahvoronov

01.01.2022 When you’re secure enough within yourself others comments can’t touch you Have you ever experienced feeling hurt or put off by someone’s comments/judgements about yourself? It’s usually because they are mirroring an area you need to work on.... We are all mirrors for each other. If there’s something I recognise within you or admire within you it is reflected within. This generally shows up when we’re angry, upset or hurt by another. It’s a trigger, something that person has said or done has shone a light on an invisible wound, a belief you have about yourself. Quite often these beliefs live in our subconscious and it’s not until you gain awareness through self explorations, meditation or seeing a practitioner to help sort out the mind stuff that you can sit in a place of calm where others comments can’t hurt you. Knee jerk reactions are still going to happen, where you can feel triggered by others comments & actions but once that initial response has calmed you can use your awareness and self-reflection to figure out what’s going on beneath the surface. I often ask, what is it about what this person has done or said that’s affecting me so much? What am I making it mean about me and my world? Sometimes the person triggering you could have done or said something really inappropriate and it’s not to excuse them of their behaviour but to acknowledge that there’s a reason why you’re feeling so hurt/angry/upset. I’m all about self-responsibility, no blame. You are responsible for how you feel. It’s certainly easier to place blame on others but working through your inner psyche is so much more rewarding long term. Thank-you to all my wonderful mirrors that teach me when I have more stuff to work on Let me know if this resonates Shine bright Sarah xx #invisablewounds #beliefs #transformation #innerwork #sarahvoronov