Takeoff with Wellnesstory

by Wellnesstory

You don’t have to sacrifice your health for career success. In fact, health is a key priority for achieving peak performance.

In Takeoff with Wellnesstory, health coaches Natasa Kazmer and Jim Callaghan share the science behind peak health and performance.

Framed around the four drivers of health, you’ll hear stories of transformation as they break down the what and the how so that you can embark ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Fix your sleep and fasten your seatbelt  

    Fix your sleep and fasten your seatbelt  

    Sleep is a misunderstood driver of health and performance. It can be a superpower when we get enough of it, but not getting enough sleep can leave us feeling groggy, irritated, and unfocused. In this episode, we firstly unpack why sleep is so important, along with sharing tips to find your rhythm and create a routine to get those much-needed ZZZs. Then, fasten your seatbelts as we’re ready for TAKEOFF! We’ll show you how to commit for life to prioritise health at all stages, enjoy the ride, and course correct if needed. After all, health is your most important asset. Without health there’s nothing. Your hosts are Natasa Kazmer, the Co-Founder of one of the most successful airlines in Europe, Wizz Air, and Jim Callaghan, whose aviation career includes years as Head of Regulatory Affairs for Ryanair, and as General Counsel and at Etihad Airways. …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/Discover your health and performance score: https://wellnesstory.scoreapp.com/Get your copy of Ready for Takeoff: https://bit.ly/3P0e1OvConnect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/ … This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

  • Overhaul your movement

    Overhaul your movement

    What is your mindset towards movement and exercise? Do you think of movement as a chore? Does trying to fit exercise into your busy day, alongside managing work and family life, feel impossible?In this episode of the podcast, we discuss why movement is so important for our health and vitality and show your how to reframe your mindset to think of movement as a gift for your body – something we can integrate easily into daily life to benefit our health and performance. We share simple steps to get more movement into your day (no matter how busy you are), describe the three types of movement our bodies need to remain healthy, and show how starting small to build habits will ensure you create sustainable behavioural changes. Your hosts are Natasa Kazmer, the Co-Founder of one of the most successful airlines in Europe, Wizz Air, and Jim Callaghan, whose aviation career includes years as Head of Regulatory Affairs for Ryanair, and as General Counsel and at Etihad Airways. …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/Discover your health and performance score: https://wellnesstory.scoreapp.com/Get your copy of Ready for Takeoff: https://bit.ly/3P0e1OvConnect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/ … This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

  • Eat yourself healthy

    Eat yourself healthy

    Let’s talk about everyone’s favourite topic – food! What we eat not only provides us energy, but also creates the building blocks for what our bodies become. That’s why understanding nutrition is so important. In today’s society, it’s typical that we’re overfed and undernourished. We don’t give our bodies and brains they nutrients they need to function, leading to low energy, digestive issues, and lack of focus - to name just a few issues. In this episode of the podcast, we show you how to address these problems by eating mindfully, eating seasonally, and not being afraid of fasting. We’ll share the science of nutrition and encourage you to realise that healthy eating isn’t boring so you can build sustainable habits. And for all the busy executives, you’ll get our top tips and simple solutions to make healthy eating easy and convenient. Listen now to discover how small changes to your eating habits will lead to transformations in your health and performance. Your hosts are Natasa Kazmer, the Co-Founder of one of the most successful airlines in Europe, Wizz Air, and Jim Callaghan, whose aviation career includes years as Head of Regulatory Affairs for Ryanair, and as General Counsel and at Etihad Airways. …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/Discover your health and performance score: https://wellnesstory.scoreapp.com/Get your copy of Ready for Takeoff: https://bit.ly/3P0e1OvConnect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/ … This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

  • Turn off autopilot, Address your stress, Know your why

    Turn off autopilot, Address your stress, Know your why

    It’s time to introduce you to our signature TAKEOFF model – the seven step signature model of executive peak health and performance. In episode three, we’re unpacking the first three steps of the TAKEOFF model: Turn off autopilot, Address your stress, and Know your why. With Turn off autopilot, we’ll raise your awareness of whether autopilot habits are helpful or harmful, to move towards mindful actions and bringing consciousness to everyday habits. To Address your stress, we’ll talk through how to find a balance between useful stress that drives performance, and avoiding chronic stress that leads to burnout. And finally, with Know your why, we’ll emphasise how important it is to have a meaningful reason anchoring you throughout your wellness journey. Listen now to discover how these micro changes will lead to macro transformations in your health and performance. Your hosts are Natasa Kazmer, the Co-Founder of one of the most successful airlines in Europe, Wizz Air, and Jim Callaghan, whose aviation career includes years as Head of Regulatory Affairs for Ryanair, and as General Counsel and at Etihad Airways. …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/Discover your health and performance score: https://wellnesstory.scoreapp.com/Get your copy of Ready for Takeoff: https://bit.ly/3P0e1OvConnect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/ … This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

  • The Four Drivers Of Health

    The Four Drivers Of Health

    In modern life, the fast-paced, always-on lifestyle is the norm. But this wasn’t always the case. So, how did we get to where we are today? And how can we use evolutionary knowledge to boost our health and performance? In this podcast, we take a look back in time to discuss how we’ve evolved as human beings and how our lifestyles have changed. We then bring it back to the foundations of what we need to achieve peak health and performance: the four drivers of health. Listen in to find out why optimising your mindset, nutrition, movement, and sleep are the four key areas to achieve peak heath and performance. Your hosts are Natasa Kazmer, the Co-Founder of one of the most successful airlines in Europe, Wizz Air, and Jim Callaghan, whose aviation career includes years as Head of Regulatory Affairs for Ryanair, and as General Counsel and at Etihad Airways. …. More about Wellnesstory: https://wellnesstory.world/Discover your health and performance score: https://wellnesstory.scoreapp.com/Get your copy of Ready for Takeoff: https://bit.ly/3P0e1OvConnect with Natasa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasa-kazmer/Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-callaghan-wellnesstory/ … This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.