HCA Talks Health
The Health Coaches Academy podcast series, HCA Talks Health, is a must-listen for anyone who is passionate about health and wellness. With a focus on in-depth health and wellness related subjects, the podcast series aims to bring together experts in the field of health and wellness coaching to share their insights and experiences.
HCA Talks Health explores a wide range of health-related issues, including mental health disorders and diseases, sustainable weight loss, stress, sleep, self-empowerment, and popular topical subjects such as perimenopause and anxiety. By covering such a diverse range of topics, HCA ensures that there is something for everyone who is interested in health and wellness.
One of the unique features of the podcast series is its focus on how to become a successful Health Coach. The series will provide insights into the daily lives of Health Coaches, including the areas that they work with clients such as mindset, behavioral change, and setting new habits. This focus on the profession of Health Coaching provides valuable insights for anyone who is considering a career as a Health Coach.
The podcast series also features innovative experts and pioneers in the world of wellness who are making a real difference in the field of health and wellness coaching. By featuring these experts, listeners are kept up to date with the latest developments in the profession and they have access to the most cutting-edge information.
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HCA Talks Health is an excellent resource for anyone who is passionate about health and wellness. Whether you are a qualified Health Coach, studying to become a Health Coach, thinking about becoming a Health Coach, or simply want to be healthier, the podcast series has something to offer. With its focus on up to the minute health and wellness related subjects, its insights into the profession of Health Coaching, its innovative experts, and its accessibility, it is unequivocally a must-listen for anyone who wants to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field of health and wellness coaching.
HCA Talks Health
What I Wish I Knew Before My Weight Loss Journey | Victoria Boxall-Hunt | HCA Talks Health
Have you ever struggled with weight loss and realised the hardest part wasn’t just physical, but emotional? True transformation isn’t about quick fixes or extreme diets, it’s about mindset, purpose, and self-connection.
In this episode of HCA Talks Health, HCA graduate and Health Coach Victoria Boxall-Hunt shares her honest journey with weight loss. She opens up about the emotional and spiritual lessons she learned, how she discovered her deeper “why,” and how that clarity completely transformed not just her health, but her outlook on life. This conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration for anyone looking to create lasting change.
🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why mindset matters more than any weight loss plan
- How emotional and spiritual wellbeing influence physical results
- Strategies to move beyond all-or-nothing thinking and find balance
- How support from a Health Coach can create sustainable transformation
Whether you’re just starting your weight loss journey or looking for tools to support others, this episode is full of actionable tips, real-life lessons, and inspiration to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
Zena welcomes Victoria — CPO, wellbeing consultant, HCA Ambassador, and certified health coach.
00:54 – Victoria’s 40-Year Weight Loss Journey
From 120kg to 63kg — and why the journey was never linear.
01:55 – Childhood, Dyslexia & Emotional Eating
Tracing the roots of her relationship with food.
03:00 – The America Years & Rapid Weight Gain
How isolation and comfort eating spiralled out of control.
04:00 – Decades of Yo-Yo Dieting
Extreme exercise, pills, potions, and why nothing stuck long-term.
06:00 – Life Stressors & Emotional Triggers
Job changes, relocations, losses — and how food became comfort.
07:00 – Identity, Self-Worth & Internal Dialogue
Exploring the deeper psychological layers.
08:00 – What Her Mother’s Illness Taught Her
A powerful turning point: clarity, purpose, and what truly matters.
09:00 – Moving From Weight Loss to Health Gain
Shifting from chasing a number to prioritising vitality and longevity.
10:00 – Spirituality, Legacy & the Meaning of Health
Conversations about life, love, death, and what we leave behind.
12:00 – Redefining What Health Really Means
Community, presence, family and what “living well” truly looks like.
13:00 – How Grief Brought Clarity
Letting go of expectations and focusing on what nourishes you.
14:00 – Why the Health & Diet Industry Makes Her Angry
The problem with commercialised “solutions” and conflicting advice.
15:00 – The Power of Compassion in Weight Loss
Why self-kindness matters more than willpower.
16:00 – Slowing Down to Create Capacity
Making space for sustainable change instead of rushing and overworking.
17:00 – The Missing Link: Self-Compassion
Why you can’t shame yourself into change.
18:00 – Small Changes With Big Ripple Effects
Sleep, walking, morning routines, and gentle habits that transformed her life.
19:00 – Alcohol & Energy: A Turning Point
Removing alcohol and the profound effect on sleep, mood, and clarity.
20:00 – Learning the ‘Why’ Behind the Habits
The importance of understanding the science, not just following rules.
21:00 – The First Domino: Consistency Over Extremes
What actually made the difference — and what didn’t.
22:00 – Navigating Extremes & All-or-Nothing Thinking
The marathon, the ultra-marathon, and the