My childhood in a small town in Slovakia, Eastern Europe revolved around hunting and gathering wholesome foods. We grew and farmed from spring to autumn and celebrated by enjoying the food throughout the wintertime. Holistic and mindful living was a norm in my family – although we didn’t necessarily think of it that way. We just followed our traditions and rituals that looked after our health: wild berry picking, herb harvesting, mushroom picking (my favourite, even now!), pickling, fermenting, sitting around fire, story telling about our ancestors, going for walks and so on.

Age 18, I moved to Perth, Western Australia – and never left. Its incredible beaches, sunny year-round weather, buzzing culture, and amazing food and wine had my heart.

The last two decades passed in a blur, as I threw myself into my career and worked with individuals, groups and in the corporate world to address physical and mindset performance, injuries, mental disorders, eating disorders, self-perception and body image issues, and just about any chronic illnesses you can think of.