Ever wonder why “just push through” isn’t working for you anymore? This week on Your Permission to Pause, Jo Cowlin is joined by registered nutritionist and women’s health specialist Liz Sergeant, founder of the Well Nourished Club. Together, they get real about what high-achieving women actually need to thrive beyond self-help clichés and quick-fix solutions.

You’ll hear practical advice for reconnecting to your body, understanding the “silent stressors” that can derail wellbeing, and how to nourish performance on every level.

Expect usable tips, myth-busting and easy shifts to help you feel and lead better. If you want permission to work smarter, not harder, this conversation is for you.

Here are the highlights:

00:00 Introduction: Meet Liz Sergeant, Women’s Health & Performance Specialist

02:56 What does “well nourished” really mean?

04:47 Liz’s story, from pharmaceutical exec to burnout to functional medicine

10:24 Why women’s health symptoms are often missed or misdiagnosed

11:19 Liz works with high-achieving women

14:34 Where to begin: Bloodwork, gut health and functional testing explained

17:14 What is functional medicine? What is metabolic health?

23:48 The first step: Building body literacy to notice what your body’s telling you

31:07 Nervous system micro-moments for resilience & energy

36:43 The breakfast debate: What actually sets you up for a great day?

41:14 Why sleep, stress, and nutrition all connect

Meet your host Jo Cowlin

Jo Cowlin keeps it real.

Some people might like to call her ‘a motivational people development expert’ but Jo would rather you didn’t.

Jo is a no-nonsense, straight-talking northerner

She is also a transformational coach, facilitator and game changer. She has a passion for results and is dedicated to helping leaders realise their aspirations without compromising their wellbeing.

She dares individuals to be different by eliminating corporate BS, life coaching, and hand-holding, and instead encourages breaking through barriers to gain clarity and step into personal power for a life without limits.

Resilience and a proactive approach to mental wellbeing is at the core of all of her work which is predominantly aimed at helping leaders and their teams refocus, regroup and rapidly adjust to change. With a background in pharmaceutical leadership and expertise across various sectors, she offers coaching and leadership programs tailored to individual and organisational needs.

When Jo isn’t transforming company cultures, you’ll find her managing her 3 teenage girls’ busy social calendars. She’s a dab hand in the kitchen and true to form, loves to keep her food real. And if she isn’t doing either of those you will find her out in nature walking her dog or lifting a barbell in the gym.

Find out more about Jo here: https://jocowlin.com/

Connect with Jo:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocowlin/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-cowlin/

About Liz Sergeant:

Elizabeth Sergeant (BSc, MSc, ANutr, AFMCP) is a visionary health professional and respected expert in Women's Health and Performance. As the founder of Well Nourished Club, Liz and her team help high achieving women optimise their health so that they can enjoy a sustained high impact at work and deep connections at home.

She is an advocate for women's health in business and change maker for future generations through her work in corporations and public forums.

Elizabeth is a popular speaker on topics of hormone health and leadership development reimagined for individuals and corporations.

Her virtual clinical practice and consultancy supports women and organisations globally through private coaching, consulting and strategic workshops.

Connect with Liz:

https://wellnourishedclub.com

https://www.instagram.com/wellnourishedclub/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethsergeant/

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