FLOURISH WITH SOPHIE

If you’re looking to improve your overall health and wellbeing or fix your work/ mum life balance, then mum of four Sophie Guidolin is the gal that has all the expert advice and experience that can help! An NLP master practitioner, published author, fitness model, qualified trainer (she has her own online platform THE BOD), nutritionist and wellness advocate, Sophie is passionate about empowering and inspiring other women to be fulfilled and aligned with their purpose. Her mission is to help provide the tools and guidance to restore your belief that the world is in your hands, you are in control of your life and you do have the power. Sophie says it’s a dream to be on this journey with women, especially mums, and this is just the beginning of what’s to come.

Sophie... tell us a little bit about you and your kids.

I’m a mama to four kids. Two boys and one set of girl twins. Early this year I gave birth to a daughter, Pixie, who was still born.

That’s a heartbreaking loss. How are you working through it?

I’m focussing on the smaller things in life like making my kids breakfast, running, training with The BOD, baking, ice baths, breathwork, meditation, saunas, sunrise beach walks, ocean swims and working on my new exciting work projects.

And when you’re not parenting you are…

I am a qualified NLP Practitioner, I have two apps (the Bod & Flourish and Fulfilled) and I have numerous books also. All of these projects came out of passion and love for fitness, mindset, Nutrition, health and wellness. I wanted people to have the tools to help them wherever they maybe in life.

How did you get into fitness?

I gained 20kgs with my first son Kai, through inactivity and poor nutritional choices and I ended up with gestational diabetes. I soon became pregnant again with my second son Ryder so I never really lost that first pregnancy weight.

Whilst pregnant with Ryder, I started walking and I grew to love the feeling that exercising gave me. I decided to study fitness and nutrition whilst working two jobs and then decided I would start training for fitness competitions.

I grew massive shoulders and carved obliques because they were the only body parts I knew how to train! I burned up hours on the treadmill in a bid to get leaner, and I was under-eating, although I didn’t know that at the time.

Over time I learnt smart ways to incorporate structured weight training and tracking macros. I began eating WAY more and became healthier and got way better results. This led me to creating The BOD app.

You then went on to launch Flourish and Fulfilled in 2020. Tell us a bit about that and how it helps women.

I created Flourish & Fulfilled as I want to empower women to know they have everything they need to live a life of total fulfilment within themselves. I created our signature course Fi’nd Your Purpose’ where we dive into proven step-by-step formulas to discover what it is you truly need, uncover powerful lessons in self-love, learn how to set kind boundaries, regain power and ultimately get clear on what your life purpose is. It's basically a whole toolbox to live the best life possible!

How do you juggle kids and the many aspects of your businesses?

I have a really great support system and I have a great team in my business. I believe that having a great morning ritual helps me get prepared for the day alongside movement and a clear path of what my day/week and year will look like. I live for my diary.

What are your top 5 quick-tips for getting back into a routine in 2023?

Guided meditation

Meditation is such a powerful practice for the mind and can help us focus, shift negative thoughts, and regain a sense of calm.

Move your body

Exercise isn’t just for your body. Regular exercise can help to reduce stress, feelings of anxiety, and symptoms of depression while boosting self-esteem and happiness.

Practice gratitude

Practicing gratitude reminds you of the beauty in the little things in life that you currently have. It helps you look at situations in a more positive light, build stronger relationships with people you love, and helps improve your mental and physical well-being.

Limit your screen time

Unplug and just enjoy being present with your loved ones. It's incredible how being glued to our phones can cause added stress. You’ll be amazed at how much time you free up by not hopping onto Instagram every hour to have a little scroll.

Allow some alone time

Dedicate time to self-care every day, even if it’s just for 10-mins doing something just for you. Go on a walk by yourself, journal, watch a movie you want to watch or simply sit and do nothing. Self-care allows you to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself so you can properly take care of your mental health and well-being during this overwhelming time.

When you’re not working where will we find you?

At the beach, with my kids, having a margi with girlfriends or travelling!

And where can we find you online?

sophieguidolin.com.au thebod.com.au flourishandfulfilled.com.au