UNLEASHED With Cassie Amber

It’s time for a ✨ GLOW UP ✨

I recently got a job working at a gym reception and you can ALREADY see the club starting to die down after everyone’s New Year's Resolutions have worn off now that January is done 🤯

We need to be in this for the LONG HAUL, so in today’s hot girl chat I’m sharing my best tips to achieve the bod of your dreams! Some of my points are so unpopular I literally don’t see ANYONE talking about it online, but it's literally so effective - the results I’ve created speak for themselves 🙈

I can't even explain HOW LONG I've been wanting to do a video/podcast like this to share this other side of my life that isn't often talked about on my main nutrition and wellness Instagram page 💕

I have been a rave girl for years and love going to festivals, as well as DJing on the side 🎧

I've witnessed so many young women feel anxious or out of place when going to town, feeling the need to show off or act in a certain way just to please the outside world. But I hope the points I bring to light help you view yourself and the outside world in a new way 🧚

We are bombarded with PERFECT bodies and other people's lives on social media, so it's important to take a step back and remember that it's all edited, photo-shopped and a highlight reel! 📱

Going to bush doofs in New Zealand and Australia has absolutely made me who I am today. Despite my love for getting dressed up, bodybuilding and doing photo-shoots, it is so nice to go out to the middle of nowhere, dance your heart out, meet very down to earth accepting humans and fall in love with your natural beauty again. It completely takes the pressure off societal expectations and TRANSFORMS you 💫

I DISCUSS 👇🏼

• Nightclubs VS bush doofs and my views on alcohol 🥂
• Feeling the pressure of modern beauty standards, body hair removal and why you don't need to lose weight or change your body to be 'sexy' 💃
• How to feel more confident in your skin and embrace your unique features 🦋
• The leave no trace policy compared to festival grounds absolutely covered in rubbish 🗑
• How it reminds me of what life would be like if the world fell apart and we actually needed to go and form little communities out in the wild (conspiracy theory chat) 😆
• Creating judgement free zones for self expression and acceptance of who you truly are 💕
• Why going to parties on occasion IS actually healthy (as most people cut it out altogether or have an all or nothing approach) 🥳

After eating this way for 6.5 years, achieving my dream physique and competing in 2 body building shows, curing my digestion and bloating issues, as well as quitting my corporate job to create a whole entire business around plant-based nutrition, I think I know a thing or two by now 😉

Join me for the first episode of 2024 where I chat common mistakes that people make when going vegan and why this diet has one of the highest levels of quit rates, what a 90% approach looks like and why I promote that for optimum health and long-term sustainability, mock meat brand comparison and discussing whether meat replacements or soy are even a good choice, unique ingredients I bet you haven't heard of yet + MORE! 🌱

Don't forget to take a screenshot, SHARE this episode on IG and tag me to receive 30 days of FREE ACCESS to my Plant Powered Recipe App!! 💕

Join myself and Chloe who I met at a WBFF posing workshop in the Gold Coast! I was instantly attracted to her energy (plus we both have brightly coloured hair which is cute) and I noticed everyone seemed to be really invested in her journey which gave me the impression she really makes an impact on people's lives 🦋

After seeing her IG stories out getting her steps in the dark and being super committed to prep despite doing shift work as a nurse, I thought 'how inspiring' as I personally was someone to come up with excuses or keep 'falling off the bandwagon' with my consistency when the balancing act became tough 💫

I'm honoured to have her share her experiences doing 4 back to back shows across ICN (I Compete Natural) and WBFF (World Beauty Fitness and Fashion) which will now transition to FMG (Fitness Muscle Glamour) moving forward 👙

WE DISCUSS 👇🏽

1. The reality of comp prep and what people don't see ✔️
2. The different experience as a competitor between ICN & WBFF 🏆
3. Lessons learned and key takeaways from competing 👟
4. Managing close relationships and holding down your career when you're depleted 👥
5. Setting yourself up for success with daily habits 📈
6. Pushing through when the going gets tough 🏋🏻‍♀️
7. Feelings around competing natural in an untested federation 💊
8. Advice for any newcomers thinking about getting into bodybuilding 🥙

I'm so excited to bring you this important conversation with Exercise Physiologist Sarah Liz King 🙌🏼

Psychological stress, intense exercise and prolonged disordered eating/under-eating can lead to the loss of our cycle which can impact our health and well-being in a variety of negative ways.

Hopefully this episode can shine light on why misdiagnosis with hypothalamic amenorrhea is so common, why this condition commonly affects women in the fitness industry, lifestyle changes required to regain your period, as well as if weight gain is always necessary to heal.

WHERE TO FIND SARAH LIZ KING 👇🏼

REAL TALK...

If you've been feeling the effects of life recently and struggling to hold faith and trust the process, I have the conversation for you!!!

In this episode we dive into why you can't compare the life stage you are at, being able to zoom out and look at the bigger picture, have 'staying power' through low periods, being in it for the long game, finding happiness when the stressors and business of life have taken over, feeling the need to be constantly achieving and productive, what success actually means to you, dealing with judgement from others, self perception and mastering your mind + more 💫

This conversation is SO NEEDED! 💞

I’m over the moon to bring you this episode with Kiah Paetz. An Accredited Practising Dietitian and Founder of Imbodi Health who specialises in eating disorder recovery and also takes a plant-based approach 🌱

WE COVER IMPORTANT TOPICS SUCH AS 👇🏽

1. Body Neutrality
2. Beating Fatigue
3. How To Stop Obsessing Over The Scales
4. Accepting Your Body Through Changes
5. Hunger & Fullness Cues For Intuitive Eating
6. Are Smart Watches Helpful or Harmful
7. The Link Between Veganism & Orthorexia + MORE!!

Thank you SO MUCH for coming on and providing us with your wisdom and perspectives! 🌸

WHERE TO FIND KIAH -

Why are you waiting until New Years Resolutions to look over your goals and start new habits? ❌

In this episode I’m sharing my top tips for refreshing your environment and digital space, actually being honest with how you’re holding yourself back, getting super clear on where we are heading with strategy, as well as some of the mindset shifts I’m currently working on..🧠

SOME OF THE OTHER TOPICS COVERED 👇🏽

1. Cultivating positive friendships 👥
2. Developing grit and determination 📈
3. Raising your standards with dating and how you're treated 👑
4. What it's been like moving in with my partner after only dating for 3 months 🏠
5. Navigating newly diagnosed ADHD with paralysis for daily tasks and prioritisation 📝
6. BTS of running and building my recipe app 🥣
7. Other business projects in the works / behind the biz 💻
8. Does your circle raise the glass ceiling on what you think is possible? ☁️
9. Getting into the room with those who are where you want to be 🏆
10. Clearing out your social media feed and who you follow 📱
11. Getting out of your comfort zone to uplevel and try new things 🙈
12. Ways we hold ourselves back in business and health 👎

This one is deep but POWERFUL! 🔥

I’m quite passionate about this topic from a nutrition standpoint as I have found a ‘predominantly’ plant-based approach or 90% I like to call it, works for my body and is sustainable long-term. I think there’s a big issue when it comes to everyone arguing about who’s ‘the most vegan’ or shutting others down if they don’t exactly fit the criteria or are ‘up to the standard’ ❌

This can become harmful if people feel like they aren’t handling the diet well which can come down to many reasons such as poor planning or supplementation, not eating enough calories or variety. However, everyone absorbs nutrients better than others, have different lifestyles or even different mental health or processes that allow some to plan and cook better meals than others who can physically only throw together some quick white carbs at the end of the day, with little to no nutrition 🍞

We need to remember that everyone is individual, some even have health concerns that cause their body to thrive off DIFFERENT foods, or allergies that make getting enough variety and nutrients difficult. We can’t pretend everyone is the EXACT same cut out as everyone else on the planet, and if someone doesn’t stick within the black and white guidelines it doesn’t mean they are a bad person 🌱

I don’t enjoy talking about this as it always gets some kind of backlash, but at the same time I think it’s important to take a stand and share this perspective as it may help people who are trying to find the right approach for them, or inspire others in the vegan community to meet others where they’re at and make it a more welcoming and kind place 👥

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Today I'm walking you through some of the ways I've invested in myself over the last couple of years to up-level my self confidence, improve how I navigate and show up in relationships, scale my business and skills, build my physique and muscle definition, as well as get into the same room as those above me.

Check out my links below if you're interested in working with me 1:1, and don't forget to screenshot and share to your IG story and tag me so others can benefit from the mental takeaways in this episode!

I'm so honoured to be able to bring you this enlightening chat with my best friend Arlen Jade! She always has such words of wisdom and I wish I could have her points of view accessible on recordings at all times for when I'm feeling low, so I just know you're going to get so much value out of this 🔥

TODAY WE'RE DISCUSSING 👇🏽

• How she built up her DJ career ✔️
• Taking the leap with your passions instead of staying in the same place ✔️
• How your circle impacts your success ✔️
• Travelling to Lost Lands (the biggest dubstep festival in the world) solo and not waiting for others / conquering the fear of being alone ✔️
• The stigma around OnlyFans and embracing your sexual side ✔️
• How OF has positively impacted our lives and allowed for fast tracked personal growth ✔️
• Working through other people's projections and judgements ✔️
• Taking a 90% approach to plant based nutrition ✔️
• Doing the deep work, self reflection, managing triggers and not bringing past traumas into current relationships ✔️
• Being okay with not being productive all the time or constantly achieving ✔️

WHERE YOU CAN FIND ARLEN

Do you find yourself suffering from things you don't have an answer to? Aches and pains that keep showing up in the same spots for no apparent reason?

Today we're chatting about the metaphysical belief of pain, which looks into the spiritual and emotional cause. I'm super passionate about this stuff because it can give us clues into what we need to work on in our life and ways to upgrade our mindset.

Let's dive into what's wrong with the current medical system, trauma work, how our mental health affects our physical energy, conflict resolution, the importance of forgiving your past and more 🧚🏼‍♀️

I've built my physique over the past few years through intuitive eating as it's just what feels natural to me and all I've ever known. I've become very good at listening to my body's cue's and I'm a huge believer in the benefits for those who may be prone to disordered eating or food obsession. In this video/podcast episode I discuss how going through WBFF comp prep and putting limitations on myself is what caused me to binge and feel restricted, finding your bodies natural set point and the problem with wanting extreme or quick results, learning to enjoy treats without guilt, how to make cravings disappear and taking the 'rules' away from food.

My first podcast episode back since the re-branding!!! AAHHH so exciting! Today I'm taking you through some of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to achieve their health and physique goals long-term. Do any of these surprise you?

A quick update on what's next for the poddy after rebranding from Plant Powered to UNLEASHED!!!

As my recipe app has now adopted the name 'Plant Powered' and I'm craving more flexibility with topics beyond just food and diet, I'm so excited to be able to express myself freely in regards to all things natural health and alternative wellness, building businesses, plant-based nutrition, bodybuilding, self confidence, diving deep into personal development, relationships + MORE!

I suffered for many years with such painful digestion and bloating issues that felt like my stomach was going to burst at times!

It's been a journey of learning which foods trigger me, navigating social situations and dining out, as well as adopting a sustainable approach that allows me to feel my best long-term.

In this episode I dive into the peak of where my digestion issues stemmed from, the process of removing things from my diet to become plant-based and I also share some sneaky insights into my brand new Plant Powered App! Your new go-to hub for easy recipes that won't cause you to spend hours in the kitchen with piles of dishes!

I'm a lazy girl cook, but it doesn't mean you have to compromise flavour and satisfaction.

A deep dive into how I got ripped without tracking, navigating dieting and cutting calories without ruining your relationship with food, altering your perception to avoid fixation and binges, and building your physique without relying solely on numbers.  

In this episode I share how I'm finding middle ground between a strict body builders diet in the lead up to my second WBFF show, as well as small changes I'm making as I've only ever eaten intuitively, so the process of losing fat is still somewhat enjoyable. 

I've always been a person that has leaned into how I'm 'feeling' and what signals my body is giving me. If I feel like food is limited or there are 'rules' around what I can and can't have, it has a more negative impact than just loosening the reigns a little bit and having a more feminine approach to ticking off my daily habits and achieving my goals.  

A bit of a longer form video but JAM PACKED with tips, especially around plant-based swaps and finding middle ground so you can still ENJOY life and your food.

This video was made on a whim after a comment I received on one of my Instagram posts when I shared what a 90% approach means to me. I totally understand from an ethical point of view and the feedback was well written in a kind and constructive way.  But I wanted to expand on this approach, although it's a touchy subject.  

By incorporating salmon a few times a month (as I crave it around my cycle), it simply just makes me feel better and I haven't found a mock meat that can replace the same fattiness feel, unlike vegan chicken which is a massive staple in my diet.  

I want to open the doors and expand on this as I feel so many people don't even try going vegan in the first place because they feel it's too restrictive. But if it wasn't as intimidating with less pressure to be 'perfect', I feel a larger portion of the population would be more open to it. 

Once again, from an ethical standpoint I understand this may upset some people. But from an individual health stand point I hope this video encourages people to at least get their foot in the door and adopt a more plant-based lifestyle. 

At the end I also discuss a few points as to whether veganism is a government agenda? Interesting...

I'm trying my best to bridge the gap between two worlds!

A raw and real insight into the mental battles I've been having when the people closest to you don't understand or fully support your vision. 

I share some of my top tips like taking advice with a grain of salt - are they where you want to be? As well as deciphering what's actually important to you.  

I value time freedom...  

I've been putting so much pressure on myself to please those around me that it's caused depressive episodes, extreme anxiety and panic attacks. Feelings of worthlessness and stressing about the future threw me off, but I'm back more determined than ever.   

Find what lights you up and what you're good at. You can literally monetise ANYTHING!

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This has been the biggest year EVER in terms of mental growth and personal development. 

After getting out of a relationship that completely ruined my self-worth, I'm sharing some of my tips and experiences in how I'm navigating this new chapter and embracing falling in love again, without letting past trauma's carry through into this relationship.   

I've experienced conflict in home life once again and had my goals sabotaged, so it's been a learning process of coming to terms with things, diving deeper into my triggers, letting go of anger and hurt and using it to fuel my fire instead.   

Let's sit down and plan out the most successful year of our lives in 2023!!!

Do you feel more DEPRESSED or more INSPIRED after going on social media? It gets a bad rep due to how it affects the younger generation. We see perfect images and lives with the click of a finger and wonder what's wrong with us and why we can't achieve the same lifestyle or body as someone else.   

As someone who works with wellness brands and uses it as a way to build community and promote my holistic nutrition coaching, I want to give you some of my top tips on how I use it effectively and how to sift through influencers and content to protect your mental health and leave you feeling HAPPY rather than NOT ENOUGH..

The second we put restrictions on what foods we can eat or limit our calories, it can often send us in the opposite direction. Causing us to eat MORE 'treat' foods and over-indulge, compared to if we just ate 'normally' for every day life..  

Here are some of my favourite hacks I bet you haven't thought of yet, to make getting in shape an easy and sustainable experience.

This is something I've struggled with for a very long time and I'm still a long way off where I'd like to be in terms of embracing it and balancing my hormones to ease my symptoms.  

In this episode I dive into nutrition (what foods to prioritise or limit during that time of the month), the side effects of oral contraceptive doctors may not have informed you about, nutrients you should be supplementing if you're on oral contraception, self-care ideas to nurture and go in-wards, holistic ways to manage pain, and touching on kindness and self compassion if you find you're more fatigued at work and the gym.

Tune in to myself and Eden Jade (body and mind transformation coach) discussing all things bikini prep life taking the alternative approach of eating plants instead of the traditional chicken, broccoli and rice!!!  

We also cover how we've found our personal balance on the vegan spectrum, the difference between federations if you're looking to compete, workout recovery tips and our next moves in the fitness industry!  

From an IFBB and WBFF competitor stand point, I know you're going to find this episode VALUE PACKED!!!  

Join Cassie (plant-based holistic nutritionist and body builder) & Nina (accredited sports nutritionist and CrossFit coach) for an in-depth chat covering all things..  

1. Hunger and appetite (why you may still be hungry after you eat)
2. How vegans can ensure they get enough calcium intake
3. How pre-training nutrition differs from regular daily nutrition
4. If promoting always having a flat stomach is problematic
5. How to know if you're under-fuelled or eating enough
6. How to feel confident in your body WITHOUT changing it
7. If we need to eliminate oil
8. Sneaky signs of disordered eating
9. And common misconceptions in the plant-based world regarding meeting our needs and how we fuel our bodies!  

Thanks so much for sharing your expertise Nina! 

Dating or being in a relationship with someone who has different values and preferences around food is one of the biggest challenges I see pop up online! 

Here are my top tips to make it work for both so you can find middle ground when cooking at home or dining out!

I know you're going to LOVE this weeks episode where I deep dive into food restriction and yo-yo dieting, gym motivation and consistency, finding balance with your health, energetic minimums and manifesting, setting BIG goals despite other people's opinions, cosmetic enhancements and procedures, breaking out of societal expectations and norms + more!

I'M BACK BABY!!! 

After an extremely rough few months of getting out of an unhealthy relationship, losing all my self worth, becoming homeless and moving house 7 times in under 4 months, having no internet while I run an online business, under-eating, settling into a new place then having family and friends come to visit, I FINALLY have the mental capacity and emotional stability to jump on camera again!  

This video/podcast will take you on a raw and real deep dive into lots of mental health stuff, coping mechanisms, mindset shifts and the self-awareness needed to finally make my dream life a reality.   

This is the start of something new... 

ENJOY ♥

A little insight into my current workflow, projects and what's it's like running your own business! I chat about my diversifying my income sources and ways nutritionists can make money, overcoming limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome, my task list and current focus + more.

In this episode of my Plant Powered podcast I chat about my WBFF body building bikini prep, hurdles that have come up in my life, setting health goals you can stick to and measure, as well as taking a feminine vs masculine approach with how strict you are in terms of fitness and nutrition!

Want to eat more plant-based meals and vegan food for the planet, animal welfare, or your health?  

Confused and overwhelmed on where to start? 

Here are some of my top tips to ease you into your journey!