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Well Habit Coaching

 

Struggling to Make Change Happen? Discover the Well Habit Way!

Change is tough, we get it. But imagine having a guide who understands exactly where you are and helps you take those crucial first steps towards the life you want. That’s what Well Habit coaching is all about.

  • Tailored Just for You: Our approach is all about you working out what you need or want. I will meet you at your pace.
  • Easy-to-Follow Steps: Feel overwhelmed at the thought of making changes? We’ll break it down into small, doable steps. Try, learn, and try again – no pressure.
  • Build Real Confidence: Learn how to turn “I can’t” into “I can”. We’ll show you how to face challenges head-on using our 5 step SMART-ASS goal approach.
  • Get the Tools You Need: With our engaging workbooks and quizzes, you will develop insights into yourself and be given many options to move forward. Making change easier to do.
  • Free to Start: Unsure? Start with a free 20-minute session and see if you think we are a good coaching partnership. No pressure.

Change doesn’t have to be hard. Let Well Habit coaching be your partner in this journey. Together, let’s build a healthier, more fulfilling life. Ready to take the first step?

 

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Hi, I’m Eva

Navigating Wellness with Eva

Beginning in the 1980s as a physiotherapist and rehabilitation consultant, I discovered the transformative power of ‘wellness’, long before I even knew it was a word. I worked as a rehabilitation consultant with injured workers, as a physiotherapist  preventing injuries in factories and ran chronic pain management groups for the long term injured.  These experience ignited my passion for helping others through wellness and led me into the world of health education, healthcare design and wellness coaching.

With personal experiences in overcoming chronic pain and health challenges through a lifestyle approach, I’ve spent the last 15 years practicing and teaching wellness coaching. I also developed a pioneering university Wellness Coaching course at RMIT University in 2010. i have been running the Well Habit social enterprise for the past 8 years and have developed tools, strategies and written activity books that support peoples journey to wellness without a coach.

A key area of expertise in my health and wellness coaching is helping those dealing with the complexities of multiple illnesses and corresponding multiple medications. I advocate for finding doctors who support safe de-prescribing and integrating natural, lifestyle-based approaches to health together with a healthy empowered mindset.

Through my diverse background in health education, environmental science, filmmaking, and community radio, I bring a unique perspective to wellness. My goal is to guide clients in crafting a balanced, healthy life, emphasizing personalized care and sustainable wellness habits.

 

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My Areas of Speciality

Wellness Coaching for Clients

As your wellness coach I will guide you to identify a clear vision of what you want, break it down into smaller manageable steps, explore the various options to achieve each step,  and then build your confidence to keep going on the (sometimes bumpy) road towards your vision.  I support clients in making lifestyle changes that reduce the risks of both physical and mental illness, and build their wellness habits. 

 

Psychosocial Recovery Coach Training for Peer Coaches

As your Well Habit coach trainer I will teach you valuable strategies so you can be a powerful Psychosocial Recovery Coach. We have tools like the Well Habit Quiz and Well Habit Activity books that lets your client identify areas of challenge. We use the Peer Coach Training Manual, used as core curriculum at Swinburne University for the past 5 years, includes a 13 skill process so you can connect, motivate, inspire and support clients towards change.

Health Coaching

As your health coach I will guide you to identify and focus in the areas of your health that are challenging, support you to research and explore any lifestyle or natural medicine options that can support your health. Change happens through taking small manageable steps that reduce risks of both physical and mental illness, and build your chosen health habits.

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How Well Habit Coaching Method Can Help

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Managing Depression, Stress and Anxiety

If you’re navigating the challenges of stress, anxiety, or depression, I’m here to guide you through effective, evidence-based strategies that can offer natural support. Our focus will be on building your skills and knowledge in areas that are known to help uplift mood and manage depression. Just some of the strategies include:

  • Regular Exercise: We’ll explore how physical activity can be a powerful tool in managing mood and stress.
  • Sleep Hygiene: Good sleep is crucial. I’ll help you develop habits that promote restful, rejuvenating sleep.
  • Setting Boundaries: Learning how to set healthy boundaries is essential for mental well-being. We’ll work on skills that help you define and maintain these boundaries.
  • Assertiveness Strategies: I’ll guide you in developing assertiveness, helping you communicate more effectively and confidently.
  • Managing Ruminating Thoughts: Together, we’ll tackle strategies to break the cycle of negative, repetitive thoughts, a common challenge in depression.

Peer Coaching Communities: In addition to one-on-one coaching, I facilitate peer coaching communities. These groups provide a supportive environment where you can connect with others, share experiences, and work together on improving lifestyle, communication, and thinking habits.

My approach is about empowering you with practical tools and a supportive community, paving the way for positive changes in managing depression. Let’s work together towards a healthier, more balanced mindset.


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Managing Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness

For the last five years, I’ve been working with a major life insurance company, bringing an innovative well habit coaching approach to chronic pain and illness management. My Well Life coaching has brought new and empowering pathways for those struggling with long-term pain and health challenges.

Here’s What Makes It Special:

  • Easy-to-Understand Pain Management: We dive into pain management strategies that are effective and easy on your body, so you can feel better without unnecessary side effects.
  • Building Confidence and Control: It’s all about empowering you. We work on creating a mindset that helps you take charge of your health journey.
  • Your Healthcare, Your Terms: We’ll take a close look at your current healthcare and medication routines and find ways to make them work better for you.
  • Professional Guidance for Safe Changes: Thinking of changing your medication plan? I’ll guide you to medical experts who can help make these changes safely, especially if it means reducing dependence on medications where negative side effects outweigh the benefits.

It’s not just about coping; it’s about thriving. Let’s work together to turn the tide on chronic pain and illness, one step at a time! 🌟

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Managing Autoimmune Disease

Autoimmune diseases are unique and complex, varying greatly from person to person. In our sessions, I focus on creating a personalized strategy that is supporting you in your specific needs.

Building Knowledge and Skills: We’ll work together to enhance your understanding of lifestyle changes that can help reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms. This involves learning about and addressing potential environmental triggers and dietary intolerances that may be affecting your health.

Dietary Adjustments for Better Health: A key part of our approach is experimenting with an anti-inflammatory diet. This may include cutting out processed foods, gluten, dairy, nightshades, or lectins to see what positively impacts your symptoms.

Setting Realistic Goals: To ensure lasting change, we’ll employ a strategy I call “SMART-ASS” goal setting. This approach helps us define clear, measurable, and achievable goals. We focus on small, manageable steps to make these changes not just possible, but also appealing and sustainable for you.

With this personalized approach, we aim to empower you with the tools and strategies you need to effectively manage your autoimmune condition. Let’s work together to create a healthier and more comfortable life for you.

 

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Overcoming Mount Menopause

At 54, I went through what I call ‘the year from hell’ – a challenging time marked by my first experiences with depression, panic attacks, and insomnia. Having navigated through these difficulties and now living medication-free, I feel uniquely equipped to guide others facing similar challenges, especially during the transformative phases of perimenopause and menopause.

Personalized Support and Strategies:

  • Understanding Hormonal Changes: I focus on helping clients understand and manage the hormonal imbalances that often accompany menopause.
  • Coping with Insomnia and Stress: We’ll explore effective ways to tackle insomnia and reduce stress levels.
  • Anxiety and Inflammation Management: Together, we’ll develop strategies to manage anxiety and address inflammation, which are common during this period.
  • Dealing with Depression: Drawing on my personal experience, I offer support and techniques to manage symptoms of depression.

Learning to Balance the Imbalance: The key is to learn about the various options available for managing these changes. With the right knowledge and strategies, it’s possible to find balance amidst the imbalance of this life stage.

My approach is rooted in empathy and practical solutions, aimed at empowering you to navigate the unique challenges of this time of hormonal transition with confidence and resilience. Let’s work together to find your path to balance and well-being.

 

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Feedback from My Clients

JANE (Chronic pain and auto-immune disease)

“I suffer from an auto immune disorder, which caused me great suffering and restricted my movement. I was forced to leave my work, and could barley walk for an 8 month period. It was a hard and depressing time. Doing the wellness coaching program (with Eva) helped me think clearer and not catastrophise situations. Also very helpful dietary advice, I am now practicing a low inflammatory diet; and it is working really well on most of my joints. I use to have a fear of walking on the street, now I walk most every morning and have lost a fair bit of weight and counting. over all, I am a more confident stronger person. So thank you for the helping hand.”

FRED (Chronic Back Pain)

“For someone like me (53 yr old male) who was used to always solving his own problems, and never admitting to needing help, my biggest step was accepting that helping hand and I’m glad I did. Eva Migdal from the first contact we made until the last, offered nothing but unconditional support, professional advice that really helped me in so many ways and given in such a positive way that you couldn’t help but feel better after talking to her. Being ill longterm can be a real challenge both physically and mentally and I definately have my highs and lows but thanks to Eva Migdal and her positive outlook on life I now have light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks Eva.”

LISA

“My journey through wellness coaching was the most beneficial programs I have participated in as part of my rehab program. There are many aspects of this program that have been life changing for myself, I have gained more confidence, learnt how to manage and accept physical pain, I have a much better outlook on life and a greater understanding of how to deal with any problems that arise in day to day life- I know when a problem (or person) warrants my stress. My coach quickly learnt how my mind works and worked in sync with me, not once did i feel like this was a textbook program, everything was altered to suit me and what i needed. For anyone thinking about joining this wellness coaching program, it is genuinely a life changing experience- i still look back at what i learnt when i feel i need to refresh my mind.”

SARAH

“I have had the immense privilege to get to know Eva Migdal over the past year and understand a little more about the quiet revolutionary that she is. Not in the aggressive sense but rather a calm, yet immensely enthusiastic and visionary way. Eva is a catalyst, a connecter, a seed-planter and nurturer of great ideas and creations. She is deeply caring, generous, engaged, joyful, positive, open, spiritual and a strong advocate for well-being, mindfulness, community and social ventures. A wonderful facilitator and meditation leader, she holds the space with deep presence and compassion.

Eva Migdal is a unique gift to the world and I have no hesitation recommending her whole-heartedly.”

ANGIE

“My wellbeing coach was so understanding and helpful I could not recommend her highly enough. This wellness coaching course provided me with so much invaluable and essential information, I also learnt alot myself and my habits. I feel healthier both mentally and physically and it has improved my outlook on the future tenfold. It has given me back my confidence, my sense of purpose and taught me the necessary tools and strategies I needed to cope, improve myself and move forward with my life and for that I could not recommend it more.”

DANI

“I have been on the wellness coaching program for 6 weeks. I have to say I love it. Eva has made me look at things differently. She makes me more aware, of why my pain is worse and how not to make it not get any worse, and she is always in the back of my mind while doing housework, eating, sleeping, writing things down. Just by talking to her has made the difference and the little things she says to me. I think why couldn’t I think of that it’s so simple. As I read the activity book I have a pen in my hand, I circle things and in my head I go that’s me. The book has great lots of helpful things. And for me by reading the book I know I’m not loosing my mind (lol) as pain makes me forget so much. So I highly recommended this program.”

Eva Migdal

“Talking to someone like you makes me more conscious of everything”

Step 1: Get to Know Yourself

If we want to go somewhere, we need to know where we are, and to where we are going. So the first step in your coaching journey is to know where you are. The Well Habit Quiz is a simple tool for you to gain insight into where you are on a range of 25 wellness skills.

Take the quiz and see what comes up for you. Consider your strengths and your challenges. Are there some areas you may want to start making small changes to start on  your wellness journey. There are more extensive versions of this quiz in our activity books. 

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Step 2: Effective Online Coaching

I am available for coaching online via video or phone. Evidence has shown that  the online coaching or telephone coaching is at least as effective as face to face coaching. I have been working in this way for the past 5 years with a leading Australian life insurance company dedicated to bringing best practice coaching to their injured and chronically ill clients. There are several advantages such as:

1. Feel more comfortable speaking from your own home or work place

2. Avoid the obstacles of travel if there are time constraints, distance, illness or disability.

3. It can also allow more trust and openness, by avoiding the self consciousness that sometimes emerge in face to face meetings

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Step 3: Get Ongoing Support

There are many ways to be supported beyond individual coaching. Peer to peer support is an excellent way to accelerate the process of wellness.  By becoming connected to others facing similar challenges, you learn from others, you learn about the different ways people approach things, resources are shared and through open dialogue problems solved. Learning to listen well, to share with an open heart and to become connected to a community is not just great for your wellness, it is a skill for a greater life. 

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