#273: Stop Chasing Health & Start Understanding It - An interview With Clare McKenna

In a world flooded with health advice, why do so many people feel more confused than ever? In this conversation with Clare McKenna, we explore what real wellness actually means - beyond trends, fads, and social media noise.

Clair shares how her own journey took her from following extreme diets and rigid rules… to discovering a far more grounded, sustainable approach to health.

You’ll hear why wellness is deeply individual and why copying what works for someone else can quietly lead you further away from yourself. We discuss the hidden pressure many people live under, constantly pushing, striving, and doing - often at the expense of their own wellbeing.

Clare opens up about burnout, anxiety, and the moment she realised that focusing on how she felt mattered more than how she looked. We also explore the powerful shift from self-criticism to self-compassion and why starting from the wrong place can undermine even the best intentions.

There’s a surprising conversation around vision boards, goal-setting, and why sometimes they can actually create more pressure than clarity.

We dive into the idea of presence and what it really means to be “here” in your own life.

Clare shares simple, practical ways to reconnect with yourself, even in the middle of a busy, demanding schedule. From small daily rituals to redefining what success actually looks like, this episode offers a refreshing, human take on health.

It’s not about perfection. It’s about awareness, balance, and learning to listen to yourself again. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by “wellness”, this conversation will bring you back to what actually matters.

 

Show Notes:

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