Episode 4: “Never waste a good crisis”
The guest of the fourth Weekend Warriors Rock podcast series is the inspiring Lynne. Lynne shares her personal journey, from being a PE teacher in the UK to moving to New Zealand and working as a business transformation expert in various ‘people and culture’ roles. She emphasises the importance of exercise and nutrition for maintaining well-being, especially during difficult times. Lynne shares her strategies for staying resilient, including the “80% rule” for diet and exercise and the philosophy of “this too shall pass” during adversity. Lynne also reflects on her biggest achievement being her children and successfully navigating significant personal and professional challenges over the past 18 months.
Listen or watch on your favourite platforms:
Podcast
Podcast “Zoe” hosted by Jonathan Wolf, the world’s top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research in an accessible way to help you improve your weight and health.
Resource:
https://zoe.com/learn/category/podcasts
Lynne’s favourite episodes:
Podcast
Podcast “Fed” and the episode “A Thorough Examination – Series 1 Addicted to Food” with Chris van Tulleken: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken are doctors, scientists and identical twins – except that Xand is clinically obese. Now Chris is on a mission to get Xand to quit ultra-processed food.
Resource:
https://www.bbc.com/audio/brand/m001ry9t
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0017tcy
Book & Podcast series
Angela Duckworth (2016). Grit: The power of passion and perseverance. The associated podcast series “No Stupid Questions” with Angela Duckworth and Stephen Dubner/ Mike Maughan:
Resources:
And Lynne’s particular favourite on how to deal with change:
Book
Paul Murray (2023) The bee sting. Set in Ireland and told from three different perspective, a story about family, fortune, and the struggle to be a good person when the world is falling apart.
Resource:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62039166-the-bee-sting