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Keep up to date with my latest posts about Lifestyle, Food & Nutrition, Guest Interviews and much much more. For all my yummy recipes, visit the Recipes page.

Tag: Perinatal Depression and Anxiety

Nov
20

My painful journey to motherhood

Almost 12 years ago, after the birth of my first child, I was not coping with motherhood, and I didn’t ...

Category: Body & Wellness, Kids & Parenting
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Forgive me for being so quiet on here but it's bee Forgive me for being so quiet on here but it's been a massive job moving back into my semi-completed renovated home. Whaddya think of my gigantic kitchen bench?! Can't wait to get back to recipe creating for you all once it's all completed and I'm settled in. The best part of the kitchen, four of us can fit in the there at one time, so no excuses for all the cooking to be on me 😉 Oh, and see that Smeg stove top back there...IN.LOVE ❤️ . . . . . . kitchen design @michiru.design.studio Stone @talostoneaustralia Stove @smegaustralia . . . . . #renovation #kitchen #renovationproject #homerenovation #recipeblogger #homedecor #homedecoration #kitchendecor #kitchensofinstagram #kitchenstyle #kitchenremodelling #talostone #homesweethome #smeg #recipeblogger #recipeblog #homemade #healthyideas #recipecreation #healthyfood #eathealthy #kitchenbench #elbawhite #kitchenisland #instaliving #gascooktop #interiors #heartofourhome #heartofthehome #coastalliving
Wishing everyone a big merry Christmas from The Ja Wishing everyone a big merry Christmas from The Janscheks. Hoping my recipes have nourished and supported you through this rollercoaster year! . . . . #australianchristmas #australianfood #australianfoodie #aussiefood #aussiefoodie #healthyrecipes #fastfamilyfood #fastfood #delicious #aussiefoodblogger
Your kids will have a ball helping you make (and e Your kids will have a ball helping you make (and eat) this simple Christmas yoghurt bark. ⁠ My husband’s Austrian relatives would probably have a good old chuckle at the idea of a frozen dessert for Christmas.⁠ ⁠ But here in Australia where it’s all about warmth, swims, sunshine and another shrimp on the barbie at Christmas time, this frozen yoghurt bark is the perfect way to dial the heat right down.⁠ ⁠ The beauty of this recipe is that once Christmas is done you can experiment with lots of fun toppings and enjoy a delicious and cooling snack right through the summer.⁠ ⁠ Combinations like mango, macadamia and coconut, or dark chocolate chip and banana, or you could swirl some homemade chia jam or St Dalfour’s raspberry jam through the yogurt and top with mixed frozen berries.⁠ ⁠ Yum!⁠ ⁠ Grab the recipe in my bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #yoghurt #yoghurtbark #yoghurtrecipes #summerrecipes #refreshingrecipes #lightrecipes #healthyrecipes #yogbark #recipestotry #easysnack #yoghurtsnack #snacking #eatsss #foodblogs #foodblogfeed #foodbloggersofinstagram #foodies #foodforfoodies #lovefood #hungry #snacksideas #frozenyoghurt #summertreats #healthytreats #christmasrecipe #dessert #summerrecipes #kidscooking #healthysnacks #frozendessert
Although I created this Gingerbread smoothie recip Although I created this Gingerbread smoothie recipe as a winter warming smoothie, if you throw a bunch of ice in and blend, it really gets you into the Aussie Christmas mood 🎄🌞⁠ ⁠ This smoothie is full of goodness and therefore perfect for the whole family 'cause it’s high in fibre, protein, and calcium, and a good source of vitamin C (banana) and iron (molasses and chia seeds), protecting our immune system and keeping us healthy and strong. ⁠ ⁠ And because it's all blended up, it's really gentle on your digestion which makes it that much easier for our bodies to assimilate and utilise all the nutrients.⁠ ⁠ This Gingerbread Smoothie can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or dessert! Just head to my bio for the recipe.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #aussiechristmas #australianchristmas #gingerbread #gingerbreadsmoothie #healthyliving #healthysydney #sydneyfood #sydneyfoodies #sydneyfoodblog #vegansydney #vegansofsydney #sydneyveganguide #sydneyvegans #smoothie #smoothies #easysmoothierecipe #gingerbread #gingerbreadsmoothie #smoothierecipes #smoothie #smoothies #smoothierezept #breakfastideas #healthysmoothies #healthysmoothie #plantbased #healthykids #healthybreakfastrecipes #breakfasttime #healthysnacks
Not sure what to make or take for Christmas desser Not sure what to make or take for Christmas dessert? My No Bake Peanut Butter Slice is easy, healthy, delicious and perfect if you're a peanut butter addict like me!⁠ ⁠ Recipe link is in my bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #foodie #foodiesofinstagram #peanutbutter #macromike #macromikeprotein #peanutbutterslice #chocolateslice #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #health #christmasdessert #dessert #sweettreat #healthytreats #healthy #healthyeating #aussiefoodie #instafoodie #foodporn #fitfood #plantbased #healthysweets #veganrecipes #plantbased #dairyfree #refinedsugarfree #nourishing #veganfoodshare #veganfriendly #supportsmallbusiness
While my favourite kind of days are full of endles While my favourite kind of days are full of endless blue skies and healing sunshine 🌞 I do love these types of days ☔️ which make you slow. right. down and eat soup! ⁠ ⁠ Can't wait to get stuck into this Spinach, Lentil and Lemon soup for dinner tonight. Grab the recipe in my bio or go here: https://brendajanschek.com/recipe/spinach-lentil-and-lemon-soup/⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #lentilsoup #holistichealth #iamwellandgood #healthbenefits #healthnut #naturalcures #naturalmedicine #naturalremedies #healthiswealth #letfoodbethymedicine #letfoodbeyourmedicine #healingfoods #healingfoods #souprecipe #soup #sayitwithfood #recipeblogger #foodislove #foodislovefoodislife #easydinner #wholefoods #cookfromscratch #whatsonmytable #foodisfuel #eatwell #letseat ⁠#feedyoursol #vegan #mealprepideas #veggierecipes
Oh how I miss the white sands, beautiful turquoise Oh how I miss the white sands, beautiful turquoise oceans and incredible sunsets of Hawaii not to mention the delicious food! ⁠ ⁠ The easiest way to bring Hawaii home with me was to recreate the succulent Garlic Shrimp from the famous food trucks! ⁠ ⁠ This adaption of a Hawaiian Shrimp Truck Recipe is beyond simple and so quick and makes the perfect light, weeknight dinner. ⁠ ⁠ Head to my bio for the recipe.⁠ ⁠ Have you had the Garlic Shrimp in Hawaii before?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #prawns #prawns🍤#garlicprawns #coconutrice #hawaii #goodfood #australianprawns #seafood #aussieseafood #aussieingredients #shrimp #instafood #foodie #healthyeats #goodeats #homemade #madefromscratch #hungry #shrimp #summerrecipes #prawns #aussiechristmas #food #foodporn #foodtrucks #foodies #whatsfordinner #hawaiifoodtrucks #shrimptruck #northshore⁠
Since restrictions have eased, gradually life has Since restrictions have eased, gradually life has slowly returned to ‘normal’ which has meant full flight insane pace (!) and I've been feeling that all too familiar crazy feeling and symptoms of having constantly elevated cortisol. Anyone relate?⁠ ⁠ It's come with symptoms like cravings, indigestion, weight gain , vertigo, body aches and pains, brain fog ...⁠ ⁠ Elevated cortisol isn’t just from emotional stress it’s also a result of poor self-care. If you’re a ‘midlife’ women like me, reducing stress and engaging in CONSISTENT self-care are KEY to maintaining a positive health and reducing all those nasty symptoms.⁠ ⁠ So ask yourself what you need to feel good. What are some things you want to do? The Mini Self-Care bundle might just be a blessing for you. It contains 22 self care resources worth over $800 which you can access for just $27 (!), including the wonderful 6 part women's hormone video series I created with Naomi Judge - Naturopath which itself is valued at Aus$50.⁠ ⁠ Just hit the link in my bio to find out more. Offer ends at 4pm today.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #motherhoodunplugged #hormonalhealth #selfcaredaily #selfdiscovery #overwhelm #managinganxiety #selfregulation #emotionalwellbeing #mumstruggles #emotionalwellness #mymotherhood #hormones #selflove #selfcompassion #motherhoodjourney #emotionalhealth #nervoussystem #recharge #reset #tiredmom #tiredmumsclub #momlife #femalehormones #guthealth #hormoneimbalance #perimenopause #healthyeating #naturopath #healthyhabits #cortisol ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
This was me a year ago. Celebrating my 50th with s This was me a year ago. Celebrating my 50th with some forced relaxation in Hawaii. Fast forward to today where I'm in renovation and moving overwhelm, with a website that has been hacked, desperately pouring huge $$ for people to try fix it, feeling all the stress! And now, after some health tests, I've discovered I've got a few unexpected issues 😱 (All is revealed in my newsletter).⁠ ⁠ Short story, while I've been looking after everything and everyone else, my health has suffered. I've got to get on top of things otherwise my issues will worsen and become harder to treat.⁠ ⁠ How about you? Have you been ignoring your health? Have you been taking care of yourself the way you deserve? Have you done your bloods and other health check recently?⁠ ⁠ If you’ve quit taking care of yourself, I am SO excited to tell you that it’s not too late with the 2020 Self Care Mini Bundle. It's times like these I refer back to my own copy of the Self Care Mini Bundle which contains 22 resources worth $750, which you can get for $27 for the next two days only. ⁠ ⁠ These resources offer the best guide to how to live life with less stress and more joy, which becomes a blessing to the whole family, and everyone you come in contact with.⁠ ⁠ The Self-Care Mini Bundle gives you somewhere to start to make diet and lifestyle changes today. Just remember, you don’t have to do everything all at once — pick one and add it to your daily routine. These steps add up to give you better energy, mental clarity, and overall quality of life. ⁠ ⁠ Find out more about The Self-Care Mini Bundle via the link in my bio and take control of your health.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #healthandwellness #healthyeating #wellness #selfcare #healthcourses #nutrition #recharge #eatrealfood #momlife #fitmom #healthymom #investinyou #guthealth #fitness #makeyoupriority #selfimprovement #healthyhappylife #motherhood #mindset #happyhormones #hormonebalancing #workinprogress #makeyourselfhappy #restore #selfcareishealthcare #selfcarematters #selfcaredaily #selflove #healthyhabits #tiredmumsclub⁠ ⁠
Quick and easy comfort food is the name of my game Quick and easy comfort food is the name of my game right now as I'm drowning in renovation and design decisions every.single.day and I just don't have the head space or energy for much more.⁠ ⁠ My Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs can literally be thrown into one pot, shoved in the oven and forgotten about for a a few hours until you're ready to serve this is a hearty, melt in your mouth, tender dish!⁠ ⁠ That's right, no searing of the meat first even required! ⁠ Check out the recipe via the link in my profile⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #beef #beefshortribs #slowcookerrecipes #slowcookermeals #slowcooker #slowercookerrecipe #slowcook #dinnerideas #recipes #treatyourself #meatlovers #shortribs #easydinner #easydinnerideas #instafood #hungry #dinnertime #dinnertonight #dinnerfortonight #instayum #foodie #easydinnerrecipe #easydinnerrecipes #quickfood #quickfoodideas #easyrecipes #easyrecipesathome #easyrecipesformoms #easyrecipesforkids #foodlover
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