<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>theempoweredlife</title><description>theempoweredlife</description><link>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/blog</link><item><title>The Best Choc-Kini Loaf</title><description><![CDATA[Chocolate as in rich, raw organic cacao, and kini as in moist and delicious zucchini - Yes, I totes said the m word. I was playing around in the kitchen tonight (I ALWAYS crave sweetness post ovulation anyone else?) and I came up with this amazingggg loaf! You can thank me later, but I promise you, you WILL be thanking me!Healthy, wholesome and super nourishing, I present you the best choc-kini loaf you'll ever taste, complete with the most divine choc-ado (cacao and avocado, der) frosting<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_1aeb66bec26e42fcbf77741173473557%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_470%2Ch_470/638555_1aeb66bec26e42fcbf77741173473557%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2018/02/22/The-Best-Choc-Kini-Loaf</link><guid>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2018/02/22/The-Best-Choc-Kini-Loaf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:19:55 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Chocolate as in rich, raw organic cacao, and kini as in moist and delicious zucchini - Yes, I totes said the m word. I was playing around in the kitchen tonight (I ALWAYS crave sweetness post ovulation anyone else?) and I came up with this amazingggg loaf! You can thank me later, but I promise you, you WILL be thanking me!</div><div>Healthy, wholesome and super nourishing, I present you the best choc-kini loaf you'll ever taste, complete with the most divine choc-ado (cacao and avocado, der) frosting you'll lay your eyes, well mouth on.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_1aeb66bec26e42fcbf77741173473557~mv2.jpg"/><div>INGREDIENTS</div><div>LOAF</div><div>2 cups almond meal</div><div>2 tsp baking powder</div><div>2/3 cup raw cacao powder</div><div>1/4 tsp sea salt</div><div>4 eggs (preferably organic)</div><div>2 small bananas, mashed</div><div>1 zucchini, grated</div><div>1/3 cup pure maple syrup</div><div>2 tsp vanilla extract</div><div>FROSTING</div><div>1 avocado, extra ripe</div><div>1/3 cup pure maple syrup </div><div>1/3 cup raw cacao powder</div><div>1/4 cup coconut oil, melted</div><div>1 tsp vanilla extract</div><div>Pinch sea salt </div><div>LOAF INSTRUCTIONS</div><div>1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Line tin with baking paper.</div><div>2. In a bowl, mix almond meal, baking powder, cacao powder and seal salt together. </div><div>3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs. Add banana, zucchini, maple and vanilla, and mix well. </div><div>4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, don't over mix.</div><div>5. Pour into loaf pan and bake at 180 degrees for 40 min.</div><div>6. Remove from pan and cool completely.</div><div>7. When cool, slather in frosting.</div><div>FROSTING INSTRUCTIONS</div><div>Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until completely smooth. </div><div>And, do you know what would be extra amazing?! This beauty PLUS the addition of cacao nibs sprinkled all over the frosting. Dammit, too late now!</div><div>Enjoy and don't forget to let me know what you think!</div><div>Caitlyn X</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Natural and organic skin care, make up and body care that I am lovin'</title><description><![CDATA[Seeing as 2018 called for a big year of alignment, one of my BIG goals was to slowly, but surely replace all of my non-natural and organic (let's be honest, otherwise know as chemical sh#t storm) skin care, make up and body care products with natural, certified organic and ethical brands and products, and so far it's been such SO much!Ever since going to a talk on the cosmetic industry (and just how unregulated it is) by the amazing and incredibly passionate Therese Kerr (Miranda Kerr's mama), I<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_c1d536220df14eaca2f792883c7a9512%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_751/638555_c1d536220df14eaca2f792883c7a9512%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Caitlyn Walker</dc:creator><link>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2018/02/09/The-Natural-Organic-Makeup-Skincare-Products-That-I-Am-Obsessed-With</link><guid>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2018/02/09/The-Natural-Organic-Makeup-Skincare-Products-That-I-Am-Obsessed-With</guid><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2018 08:44:19 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Seeing as 2018 called for a big year of alignment, one of my BIG goals was to slowly, but surely replace all of my non-natural and organic (let's be honest, otherwise know as chemical sh#t storm) skin care, make up and body care products with natural, certified organic and ethical brands and products, and so far it's been such SO much!</div><div>Ever since going to a talk on the cosmetic industry (and just how unregulated it is) by the amazing and incredibly passionate Therese Kerr (Miranda Kerr's mama), I have been so much more aware of what I am putting on my skin and body, and with a new year, I knew there was no time like now to action the things I had heard, and since read, to make the 'switch'. For those who are interested, you can find a great introduction to Therese's work <a href="http://theresekerr.com/why-are-most-of-us-fat-sick-and-emotional/">here.</a></div><div>For a while now I have been following a lady by the name of Irene Falcone and her work at <a href="https://www.nourishedlife.com.au/">The Nourished Life. Long story, short, Irene started The Nourished Life as a one-stop-shop for health and beauty products that were 100% natural, chemical and cruelty free, with a big focus on certified organic and vegan products. Essentially, TNL does all the ingredient checking for you, so you can buy confidently knowing that the products you are going to use are what they say they are - actually GOOD for you, your skin and your health.</a></div><div><a href="https://www.nourishedlife.com.au/">So, when it came to making the switch, I knew Irene was going to be my girl! The realty is that there is SO much information out there when it comes to our health, and at times it can kinda' overwhelming right? Do this, use this, stay away from that ingredient, that's not really organic - you feeling me? But, The Nourished Life just makes it easy and that's what I love.</a></div><div>I'll be really honest, I didn't love every product I ordered (actually only one!), but I've fallen head over heals in love with every other product I hit order on, and after an overwhelming YES to doing a blog on said products - thank you <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caitlynlee_walker/">Instagram</a> stories poll, I thought I'd share the products that have stolen my heart. So, here they are...</div><div>1. Black Chicken Remedies - Axilla Deodorant Paste ($18.50/75g)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_c1d536220df14eaca2f792883c7a9512~mv2.jpg"/><div>I kid you not, this is the BEST freaking product in the entire world, and when you try it you'll see why that is totes not an overstatement! After literally trying countless 'natural' deodorants only to be left disappointed and well, smelly, this has to be my absolute fave product. With ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, kaolin clay and a ton of beautiful essential oils (hello antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic benefits), it was love at first sight. Sure, you may have to put it on with your finger/hand (you only need a pea sized amount), but for how well it works, it's totally worth it! This baby was put to the ultimate test on our recent trip to Bali (in 1000000% humidity) and it came up with the goods!</div><div>What I learned from Therese about conventional deodorants shocked me. In short, the issue with most conventional deodorants is that they are filled with heavy metals which work by blocking our skin pores and stopping sweat. The issue with this is that a) do we REALLY want to be putting aluminium under our armpits?, and 2) we are actually MEANT to sweat! Sweating is one of three ways (other than our urine and number two's) that our bodies excrete toxins. And here we are blocking that process by using traditional deodorants! So, while Black Chicken doesn't stop sweat completely (yes, this is a GOOD thing!), because of the awesome ingredients it neutralises any odor, so you can still go confidently through your day!</div><div>Don't be put off my the price - this deodorant will last for ages!</div><div>2. Andalou Naturals - 1000 Roses® Cleansing Foam ($16.95)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_acaf1a203cfb4d3c9ddce76e8ca9ef22~mv2.png"/><div>This cleanser is amazing! Not only does it smell divine - like roses, but it leaves your skin feeling squeaky clean and it foams up really well without drying out your skin like a lot of other foam cleansers out there. For $16.95, it's super affordable for a mostly certified organic product. I have been using it twice a day for over 2 weeks now and I'm not even a third the way through the bottle! This cleanser is a big winner in my eyes!</div><div>3. Sanctum - Moisture Replenish ($19.95/75g)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_f323f47c73c441f3835abcd7f9101381~mv2.jpg"/><div>If you're looking for a moistener that has nourishing ingredients and no nasties, you'll love this Sanctum moisturiser. My skin feels so hydrated after I put it on, without feeling greasy (hell yes!). A little goes a long way, making this another cost effective organic buy!</div><div>4. Inika Organic - Loose Mineral Foundation SPF25 ($59.95/8g)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_a9f17c93af244b1f8dd10d52b3e29f5a~mv2.jpg"/><div>OK, I am literally obsessed with this mineral foundation! I love that the coverage is build-able and I love that I am no longer smothering my face in chemicals anymore when I wear makeup. Sorry, not sorry Lancome! I wear both the Sanctum moisturiser and Inika Organic Primer underneath, and it works a treat! Andddd, it has natural SPF inbuilt! </div><div>5. Inika Organic - Baked Mineral Blush Duo (Burnt Peach) ($65/6.5g)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_8ed7ed9a68864c3ab7bcce6708608140~mv2.jpg"/><div>Blush that has you looking like a bronzed goddess, and that's natural and safe. Enough said! I LOVE this blush and how well it sits on top of the Inilka Organic Loose Mineral Foundation.</div><div>6. Swisse - Lemongrass Body Wash ($14.99/500ml)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_09f39f91eff045139ef795eeecda5937~mv2.png"/><div>Finally, a natural body wash that really is natural AND that foams up! I will definitely be making sure we always have plenty of this body wash in our shower! Oh, and it smells heavenly. </div><div>7. Lavera - Repair &amp; Care Shampoo ($14.95/250ml)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_426226103f1442b292730b272284e81f~mv2.jpg"/><div>Last, but not least, this organic shampoo has amazing reviews on The Nourished Life, and I too am now a raving fan! With organic rose and pea protein, this shampoo is designed to nourish your hair, while protecting colour. I am still looking for a natural conditioner I like and that actually works, watch this space!</div><div>I would love to hear, do you have any natural, certified organic or ethical skin care, make up or body care products brands and products that you use and love?</div><div>Oh and, if you do decide to order from The Nourished Life, Irene offers 15% off if you subscribe to her mailing list and FREE shipping to members! Winning!</div><div>Caitlyn X</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>THE JUICE CLEANSE LOWDOWN</title><description><![CDATA[I TOTALLY get it – The bottles look beautiful, the marketing is on-point (how gorgeous are some of the websites!), the juice combo’s look and taste to die for, but when it comes to juice cleanses, what REALLY is the lowdown?Going on a juice cleanse, or drinking pressed juices extracted from fruits and vegetables for a few days or weeks, seems to be gaining popularity, especially with Summer around the corner for those of us in the Southern hemisphere! The idea sounds amazing – I mean combatting<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_52bf92aab19147a4bb50049a7f72d8ed%7Emv2_d_2048_1240_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_379/638555_52bf92aab19147a4bb50049a7f72d8ed%7Emv2_d_2048_1240_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Caitlyn Walker</dc:creator><link>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2017/10/05/THE-JUICE-CLEANSE-LOWDOWN</link><guid>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2017/10/05/THE-JUICE-CLEANSE-LOWDOWN</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2017 03:43:53 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>I TOTALLY get it – The bottles look beautiful, the marketing is on-point (how gorgeous are some of the websites!), the juice combo’s look and taste to die for, but when it comes to juice cleanses, what REALLY is the lowdown?</div><div>Going on a juice cleanse, or drinking pressed juices extracted from fruits and vegetables for a few days or weeks, seems to be gaining popularity, especially with Summer around the corner for those of us in the Southern hemisphere! The idea sounds amazing – I mean combatting the effects of overindulgence with a few days or weeks of juice cleansing to detox the body of built up toxins sounds like a no-brainer, right? But it has me wondering, is investing in a juice cleanse money well spent?</div><div>Now, please know I am NO expert or health guru, just a girl passionate about people investing their money in the right places when it comes to their health and wellness goals. And hey, if you love juice cleansing and it works for you, then keep it up!</div><div>Let’s be honest, there are a zillion ‘experts’ out there and sometimes all the information can be pretty overwhelming and exhausting to try and digest. When it comes to shifting weight, wellness and cleansing, one thing is for sure…There is no shortage of advice!</div><div>Don’t get me wrong, I am a BIG fan of a cold-pressed juice (especially if it’s organic), I’m just unsure about using juices for extended cleansing. So, I thought I’d share some things I have learned along the way and that you may not know about using juices for cleansing.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_52bf92aab19147a4bb50049a7f72d8ed~mv2_d_2048_1240_s_2.jpg"/><div>1. Juices are typically low in protein.</div><div>Because of the lack of protein and calories in most juices, juicing can cause your body to tap into it’s muscle supply. So, while you may lose weight, without the protein, you may also be saying goodbye to muscle. The interesting thing about that is, the less muscle we have, the slower are metabolisms are naturally.</div><div>2. The S word.</div><div>Ahhh, the evil S word – Sugarrrr! Depending on what fruits and vegetables are chosen to juice, the thing to watch for is that sugar content in juices can be pretty high. Combine the high sugar with the low fiber content of juices and absorption is slowed down, meaning drinking juices can send blood sugar levels spiking and crashing, leading to feelings of extreme hunger, irritability, and fatigue. Here’s a fun fact – A juice containing three beets, two carrots, two stalks of celery, one cucumber, and one small apple is about 40 grams of sugar, which is comparable to the 36 grams you will find in a can of coke! Now, I know we aren’t talking about the same kind of sugar (refined versus natural), but it is still sugar.</div><div>3. Our friend fibre.</div><div>And then there’s old mate fibre! Juices are typically low in fibre, and not only do we need fibre for regularity (you know the kind of regularity I’m talking about!), but fibre is vital to aid in effective detoxification. By juice cleansing for several days, elimination of toxins and impurities can be hindered from our body due to the lack of fibre.</div><div>4. What about calories?</div><div>While looking at what’s in juices is important, so is what’s looking at what’s not in them. Most juices are often low in calories, which on one hand is amazing, because it means our body will go in to a fat burning mode. On the other hand, with that breakdown of fat comes the release of toxins which the body requires certain nutrients to help it properly detoxify. Nutrients such as B vitamins and amino acids are important for the detoxification process, which are often lacking in juices.</div><div>5.  The other S word…Science.</div><div>You may have heard that juicing fruit and veg allows you to absorb nutrients easing than eating them, due to less digestive work. Makes sense. You may have also that benefits of juice cleansing can include increased energy, detoxification, glowing skin, weight loss and better overall wellness. Unfortunately, while these things may be true, the benefits of juicing seem to be more anecdotal than scientifically based, with a lack of peer-reviewed evidence and studies on the effects of juicing. With that being said, there is no denying that far more phytonutrients (aka, good stuff) are found in fruit and veg, and by juicing them we are able to access more than we could physically eat.</div><div>6. What about organic cold-pressed juice?</div><div>Interestingly, there are very few companies that offer organic juice, compared to non-organic. And here’s the thing with that…If your juice isn’t organic, then it’s going to have pesticides and herbicides floating around in it, and this is something we really want to avoid, especially if we are wanting to do a cleanse.</div><div>7. What about after your juice cleanse?</div><div>This is such a tricky one! While juice cleanses can give you a great kick start into a healthier lifestyle, more often than not they seem to be used as a ‘band aid’ to unhealthy eating and living. And hey, again, if that’s working for you, that’s awesome, but if it’s not, it may be a good idea to look at something else. We all know the women who eat bad, do a juice cleanse, eat bad and then you’ve got it – do a juice cleanse! Perhaps suggesting that juice cleanses aren’t the most sustainable or maintainable approach to wellness.</div><div>8. What we all care about – The cost!</div><div>Upon looking up some of the juice cleanses in Australia, I was really surprised at the costs. I found that one of Perth’s most popular juice cleanse companies (Side note: their juices do look amazing!) charges $175 for a 3-day cleanse, and $290 for a 5-day cleanse. I’m thinking that’s a little on the pricey side? Looking from the outside in, juices look like healthy elixirs due to having a lot of good stuff in them – phytonutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, etc., but the juicing process also removes the nutrient-rich skin along with healthy fibre and a substantial number of vitamins and minerals, leaving me wondering if the cost is really worth it?</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_7c86c39b21e840a593e16f89d29dbceb~mv2_d_2048_3072_s_2.jpg"/><div>So, there are my thoughts on juice cleansing. Take them with a grain of salt if you like, but if you find yourself like me and you’re frustrated and overwhelmed with ALL of the information out there, hopefully you have found this helpful. </div><div>Here’s my tip - If you still want to do a juice cleanse and you want to do it the heathiest way, make sure you buy organic, or in my opinion even better, stick to the odd cold-pressed organic juice, coupled with a wholefood diet and of course, a balanced lifestyle.</div><div>Caitlyn X</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nothing changes, if nothing changes</title><description><![CDATA[Every girl needs a splurge at LJ every so often, right?! At least that's what I tell my boyfriend - ha! For me that splurge is roughly every six months, OK that's a lie, every three months is probably more accurate, with one of my latest and most fav purchases being a black tank that says in bold white writing –NOTHINGCHANGESIF NOTHINGCHANGES.Amen LJ. FREAKING AMEN.I’ve been thinking about this a LOT lately. It seems so freaking simple right? Nothing changes, if nothing changes. Yet so many of<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_37cc8ff79e3940f3b983eb6da5c9f86e%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_470%2Ch_470/638555_37cc8ff79e3940f3b983eb6da5c9f86e%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Caitlyn Walker</dc:creator><link>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2017/03/18/Nothing-changes-if-nothing-changes</link><guid>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2017/03/18/Nothing-changes-if-nothing-changes</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2017 11:51:55 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Every girl needs a splurge at LJ every so often, right?! At least that's what I tell my boyfriend - ha! For me that splurge is roughly every six months, OK that's a lie, every three months is probably more accurate, with one of my latest and most fav purchases being a black tank that says in bold white writing –</div><div>NOTHING</div><div>CHANGES</div><div>IF NOTHING</div><div>CHANGES.</div><div>Amen LJ. FREAKING AMEN.</div><div>I’ve been thinking about this a LOT lately. It seems so freaking simple right? Nothing changes, if nothing changes. Yet so many of us are working day in, day out in jobs that don’t light us up. Waking up and going to bed in bodies that we don’t love. Struggling financially. And to be really honest, having a fucking tough time at this thing called life.</div><div>Here’s the thing…</div><div>You say you really want to work in your dream job, but do you REALLY?</div><div>You say you want to love what you see when you look in the mirror, but do you REALLY?</div><div>You say you want to shift that weight that’s been bothering you for years, but do you REALLY?</div><div>You say you’d do anything to have more money, but would you REALLY?</div><div>You see I believe that if you REALLY wanted to, you would.</div><div>I get it, maybe you’re scared….</div><div>What if it doesn’t work out?</div><div>What will people think?</div><div>What if I’m not good at it?</div><div>What if it doesn’t make me happy?</div><div>What if it’s hard?</div><div>I’m here to challenge you…</div><div>What if it works out amazing?</div><div>What if your courage inspires others?</div><div>What if you’re incredible at it?</div><div>What if it makes you happier than you ever thought to be possible?</div><div>What if ‘hard’ is EXACTLY what you need to grow in to the best version of you? BIG clue - it always is.</div><div>No one ever said it was going to be easy, they did however say that it was going to be worth it. Yes that's right, ALL of the blood, sweat, tears, fears, growth and haters will be worth it.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_37cc8ff79e3940f3b983eb6da5c9f86e~mv2.jpg"/><div>If we want a better body, better health, to shift some weight, to love our job, to have more money, to have more choice, to have ANTYHING different, it ALL starts with changing SOMETHING. With taking a step in a different and new direction. As Albert Einstein so famously said:</div><div>“Insanity is doing the same thing OVER AND OVER again and expecting different results.”</div><div>Aint that the truth. </div><div>What can you do TODAY to move you closer to the health, body, job, finances and life that you want? Because one things for sure…If nothing changes, nothing changes, and as your biggest cheerleader I believe you owe it to yourself to stop settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.</div><div>Caitlyn X</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The profession that allowed me to dream again</title><description><![CDATA[OK so before I go on, let me introduce myself…My name is Caitlyn and I believe you are reading this for a reason.I want to take you back three years ago...It’s Monday morning and my alarm goes off. I am overcome with dread. I hit the snooze button at least 4 times. I finally manage to drag myself out of bed. I go to work all day in a job that doesn’t light me up. I’m exhausted - thank god for coffee. I feel far from healthy. I’m trapped in a body I don’t love. I get home. I know I should<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_dc207a071fbd48cfb844621c5a544a0c%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_626/638555_dc207a071fbd48cfb844621c5a544a0c%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2017/02/07/The-profession-that-allowed-me-to-dream-again</link><guid>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2017/02/07/The-profession-that-allowed-me-to-dream-again</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 09:34:20 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>OK so before I go on, let me introduce myself…</div><div>My name is Caitlyn and I believe you are reading this for a reason.</div><div>I want to take you back three years ago...It’s Monday morning and my alarm goes off. I am overcome with dread. I hit the snooze button at least 4 times. I finally manage to drag myself out of bed. I go to work all day in a job that doesn’t light me up. I’m exhausted - thank god for coffee. I feel far from healthy. I’m trapped in a body I don’t love. I get home. I know I should exercise, but I’m shattered. Bedtime comes and I am faced with more dread. Before I know it, five years has passed by. I remind myself that I chose this life and so I can choose again. I have no idea where to start.</div><div>It’s 10pm that same week. I’ve dragged myself in the door after another emotionally and physically draining day at work, just another day in the life of a nurse, right?! I plummet face first into my bed, there’s no stopping the tears now. I can’t do this anymore. I don’t want to do this anymore. I remember so clearly saying over and over to my boyfriend Dave, “There has to be more.” I had this overwhelming feeling deep inside me that there was more.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_dc207a071fbd48cfb844621c5a544a0c~mv2.jpg"/><div>That was me three years ago, barely existing.</div><div>Little did I know that very week, that ‘more’ was to present itself to me. It was to come in the form of some health products. Those very products, and the company they were aligned with, were to go on to transform my entire life and the lives of hundreds around me.</div><div>Within a month of using the products, it was like a light had been switched on inside me. I was calmer, more energised and I had shifted weight that I had been trying to shift for months. For the first time in a long time, I felt alive.</div><div>I attended an information session where I quickly got that these products and company were about so much more than just health. They represented complete choice, purpose and freedom for those that wanted it. That was the night I was presented to the profession of network marketing. If all the people in the room – nurses, teachers, corporates, mums, bricklayers, could build a life of more choice, purpose and freedom, so could I. A fire was lit deep inside me that night.</div><div>I don’t think I slept for a week after that information session. I knew this was it. This was going to give me the more for my life that I knew existed.</div><div>I decided to throw myself into the business side. It seemed so organic to share something I loved. People had noticed my results and they were eager to give the system a go for themselves. Getting my own results was something, but seeing those around me gain energy, shift weight and feel truly well, stirred something even deeper within me.</div><div>Getting paid for referring those people to these products was the icing on the cake. I think that's when I REALLY got it. A business where my pay each week reflected the people I had helped excited me beyond words</div><div>.</div><div>Network marketing has saved my life, and that’s no word of a lie.</div><div>My business today has impacted hundreds upon hundreds of people’s lives and every week feels like my beautiful team and I are just getting warmed up. I’m still learning every day and often have no idea I have no idea what I’m doing, but what I know for sure is that for me and so many, this is a better way.</div><div>I’ve found a way to do work that I truly love and make a hell of a difference, all while building a life that lights me up.</div><div>My life today is one that I wouldn’t trade for anything. I spend my days speaking to women. Women who have a burning desire for more.</div><div>Women who want more for their health and their body.</div><div>Women who have decided that the status quo is no longer for them and that it’s time to be brave and step into a life that lights them up.</div><div>Women who are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.</div><div>Women who are ready to try something new.</div><div>Women who want to reinvent themselves.</div><div>Women who are done with building someone else’s dreams.</div><div>Women who are sick of working long hours that leave them stressed, anxious, time-poor and, after all that - still struggling financially!</div><div>Women who know there is a better way than giving up their full-time, corporate income to have a baby.</div><div>Women who are sick of ‘asking’ for their 4 weeks leave a year.</div><div>To me, network marketing is the best profession in the entire world. One where you get to decide how much you’re worth. One where you can work from wherever you want, with who you want, when you want. One where you get to live life on your terms.</div><div>Network marketing has opened me up to a world of more. More freedom. More choice. More travel. More passion. More fulfilment. More health. More time. More income. More excitement. More friendship. Most importantly, it’s taught me to be ‘more’ me. To strive every single day to be the best version of myself.</div><div>A mentor of mine once said, “It’s not about the money, it’s about what that money buys you – time and choice.” Goosebumps.</div><div>Network marketing allows you to design a life to love. To build your own dreams, not someone else’s. And as women and mothers, network marketing allows you to stay at home with your babies, making the idea of maternity leave seem foreign. To me, there is no amount of money in the world that can afford you that kind of peace.</div><div>I am showing women how they can use network marketing as a vehicle to build a business and life that they love.</div><div>Because here’s the truth…We do no one any favours by playing small. By staying in a job that sucks the life out of us. By living into less than half of what we’re capable of. No one.</div><div>You may not think network marketing is for you, but I urge this of you – Be brave with your life. We only have one. Go out there and create a life that you love. You and only you can create that kind of life. One things for sure, you deserve nothing less.</div><div>We were put here to be happy. To be fulfilled. To have a fire in our belly when we wake up every single morning. To live a life that we freaking adore.</div><div>The world needs more people who are living a life that sets their soul on fire…What are you waiting for?</div><div>Caitlyn X</div><div>If you’ve got a burning desire for more, I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch at hello@theempoweredlife.com.au.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How to create an EPIC 2017</title><description><![CDATA[Are you ready to dive into 2016 with a whole new clarity, focus and everything you need to create a beautiful and bold life. Well, read on.A new year. New goals to be set. New intentions to be made. But please don't fret or feel less than if you're yet to put plans in place for 2017. It's never too late and the truth is, we don't need a new year to set goals or make intentions. We just need a new moment.What I would suggest is making some time to celebrate. To reflect and acknowledge the year<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_14bb34d9b0f74b4b98f2c7c07801718f%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_470%2Ch_470/638555_14bb34d9b0f74b4b98f2c7c07801718f%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2017/01/02/How-to-create-an-EPIC-2017</link><guid>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2017/01/02/How-to-create-an-EPIC-2017</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2017 14:08:06 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Are you ready to dive into 2016 with a whole new clarity, focus and everything you need to create a beautiful and bold life. Well, read on.</div><div>A new year. New goals to be set. New intentions to be made. But please don't fret or feel less than if you're yet to put plans in place for 2017. It's never too late and the truth is, we don't need a new year to set goals or make intentions. We just need a new moment.</div><div>What I would suggest is making some time to celebrate. To reflect and acknowledge the year that's been, celebrate your achievements and growth, give gratitude, let go of limiting beliefs (I took this literally and burnt all the self limiting beliefs I wrote out on paper, much to my boyfriend's horror as he was on standby in our backyard with the hose) that are doing little to serve you and get clear on the habits you will be leaving behind. Then once you've reflected, it's time to manifest. To get crystal clear on the health, lifestyle, finances, job and relationships that you are going to call into existence in 2017. It's time to create baby.</div><div>If you're willing to take the time to journal, to give attention to these things and then here's the key, if you're willing to get into action, what I know for sure is that 2017 can be YOUR year. The year that you can have it all. And just for the record, you know how they say if your goals don't scare you (or excite the F out of you), they're not big enough. I say amen to that.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_14bb34d9b0f74b4b98f2c7c07801718f~mv2.jpg"/><div> For a beautiful set of guiding questions to both celebrate and create, I used a guide from the incredible Melissa Ambrosini. You can find it <a href="https://melissaambrosini.com/wealth/manifest-your-dream-life-in-2017/">here</a>.</div><div>So you've celebrated and you've created, now what? Remember, feeling good is always the goal and never the result. Otherwise, as my beautiful friend and mentor Peta Kelly says, we are all missing the point. So with that being said, how do YOU want to FEEL in 2017? For me, I want to feel aligned, calm, strong, grateful, present, abundant and wildly happy. Those feelings will be my true North Star for the year ahead.</div><div>Wishing you the most incredible year yet, filled will happiness, health, success and wild courage to go after the things that light you up most.</div><div>Caitlyn X</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nutritional Cleansing</title><description><![CDATA[Cleanse out impurities. Flood your body with nutrients. Transform the way you look, feel & function.As a society we have come to accept that it's normal to be tired, to be unhappy with our bodies, to be bloated, the list goes on. I’m here to call BS on the fact that any of those things (or anything other than looking & feeling amazing) is normal. There’s a better way, and I 100% believe that to be Nutritional Cleansing.It all comes down to our nutrition, and one thing most of us know is that -<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_c461035386f34d5bb175e02a2ffadc37%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_470%2Ch_657/638555_c461035386f34d5bb175e02a2ffadc37%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Caitlyn Walker</dc:creator><link>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2016/09/26/Nutritional-Cleansing</link><guid>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2016/09/26/Nutritional-Cleansing</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 05:52:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Cleanse out impurities. Flood your body with nutrients. Transform the way you look, feel &amp; function.</div><div>As a society we have come to accept that it's normal to be tired, to be unhappy with our bodies, to be bloated, the list goes on. I’m here to call BS on the fact that any of those things (or anything other than looking &amp; feeling amazing) is normal. There’s a better way, and I 100% believe that to be Nutritional Cleansing.</div><div>It all comes down to our nutrition, and one thing most of us know is that - We are what we eat. We also know that the food we are eating today is very different to the food our grandparents, or their grandparents, grew up eating. Add the state of our food to our increasingly toxic environment and there is a lot to be concerned about.</div><div>Firstly, the food we eat today is laden with preservatives, additives, artificial flavours, pesticides, herbicides, hormones and antibiotics (to name a few).</div><div>Secondly, because of the above, most of our food is incredibly nutritionally bankrupt. This is due to the topsoil being affected by fertilisers and modern farming practices. The topsoil is the fundamental component to growing nutritious foods – it is the foundation for essential nutrients, and in today’s society the quality doesn’t measure up. Studies are showing alarming figures for the decrease in mineral content of the fruit and vegetables we consume today.</div><div>This is where Nutritional Cleaning comes into the picture. The program ensures we get ALL the vitamins, nutrients, amino acids and trace minerals that we need. And not only need to ‘function’ but to stand out, to bounce through the day with ease, to allow our bodies to absorb and assimilate the nutrients required, and to regain the vitality we are born with. Along with a healthy, wholefood diet of course.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_c461035386f34d5bb175e02a2ffadc37~mv2.jpg"/><div>Another vital part to the program is the Cleansing side. As mentioned above, most of our food today is rampant with artificial ingredients and toxins, but have you thought about our environment? Unless we live in a bubble, we are constantly being exposed to impurities in one way or another. From cleaning products to pollution to skin care, these are just some of the ways we are ingesting thousands of nasties on a daily basis. The body sees impurities as foreign, so not only do they cause inflammation, but our bodies are so smart that the moment they are exposed to an impurity, it wraps them up as a protection mechanism. And do you want to know the body wraps the impurity in? It’s FAT. The body stores fat to protect itself from impurities. When impurities are released (through cellular cleansing), the body releases fat, and better health and wellness is the result.</div><div>This is a Nutritional Cleansing System. It works on a cellular level by cleansing the lymphatic system, the colon and cells in the body, and by doing so strengthens the liver. This cleansing is followed by flooding the body with nutrients that are incredibly difficult to get from today's food.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_dfbdec35a5604ccbb7bf3cf92bb291c5~mv2.jpg"/><div>After having incredible results myself and seeing the results in thousands and thousands of others, I cannot speak highly enough of this program. All products are free of GMO’s, gluten-free, soy-free and are of the highest quality you can imagine.</div><div>Rather than focusing on calories, Nutritional Cleansing addresses the root problem – toxicity and inflammation. While providing the body with all the nutrients we need to function our best, to absorb nutrients, to deal with stress, to combat aging, and to feel better than you've ever imagined.</div><div>Who am I NOT to pay forward something that has changed my health, body &amp; life forever? If you found something like this, would you keep it a secret? Probably not!</div><div>Everyone deserves to look, feel and function amazing.</div><div>Caitlyn x</div><div>Special thanks to my beautiful friend, Dr. Ashlee Good at www.goodbeing.com.au, for the amazing knowledge and inspiration behind this post.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What are you waiting for?</title><description><![CDATA[The last 3 years has taught me a very big lesson - When you do what you truly love, you will never work a day in your life. Just recently I was travelling the US and I spent some time reflecting on the crazy and beautiful journey that has unfolded since I decided to do just that, do work I love. 3 years ago my office was a hospital working full-time as a Registered Nurse. At the time, I'll never forget reading this quote by Tony Gaskins, "If you don't build your dream someone will hire you to<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_5ce58c2dfc4044f0b4511721ab10a283%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Caitlyn Walker</dc:creator><link>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2015/09/24/What-to-Eat-Before-Training</link><guid>https://www.theempoweredlife.com.au/single-post/2015/09/24/What-to-Eat-Before-Training</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 09:04:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The last 3 years has taught me a very big lesson - When you do what you truly love, you will never work a day in your life. Just recently I was travelling the US and I spent some time reflecting on the crazy and beautiful journey that has unfolded since I decided to do just that, do work I love. 3 years ago my office was a hospital working full-time as a Registered Nurse. At the time, I'll never forget reading this quote by Tony Gaskins, &quot;If you don't build your dream someone will hire you to help build theirs.&quot; I feel like everything changed in an instant. I knew it was time to start building my dreams.</div><div>I'd spent so long living for my days off, the weekend and holidays, wishing my days away. I remember all those holidays where the end would near and my mind and body would fill with so much dread at the thought of going back to work. Holidays were the perfect way to escape life.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_5ce58c2dfc4044f0b4511721ab10a283~mv2.jpg"/><div>While I was in LA, I attended an event that has forever shifted the way I think about everything. It was run by someone who I believe knows more about the mind than anyone on this planet. He has featured in The Secret, the great Bob Proctor. Bob spoke about consciously creating our lives. He said that most people never create the exact life they want because they don't even know what it looks like. They've never taken the time out to consciously create it. To think about what it is they really want.</div><div>The day I decided to build my own dreams, was the first day of the rest of my life. It's the day that everything changed for the better. When I realised that only one question was going to matter when my time on earth was nearing a close, I knew I had to make some changes. That question we are all going to ask someday is - Did I live a life true to me?</div><div>For me that kind of life is living as if time and money are of no consequence. It's having an impact and living through contribution. It's living with freedom, choice, passion, purpose and possibility. It's living a life of my own design.</div><div>So here's my challenge to you. Take a moment out and ask yourself the following question - What do I really want? What lights my soul on fire? What excites me more than anything?</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/638555_44e705797a044d60b6184d3386442e1c~mv2.jpg"/><div>And once you've asked yourself those questions, here's the key, have the courage to build your life around your answers. Because what I know for sure if that when you have the courage to follow what you love, the Universe will ALWAYS help you figure it out. As Bob taught me, all the people, resources, money &amp; opportunities will flow to you.</div><div>I'm here cheering you on every step of the way.</div><div>Caitlyn x</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>