In this episode, I am joined for an insightful discussion with Dr. Prudence Hall on understanding the various phases of perimenopause. We explore current explanations about HRT versus bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, the role of pharmacists and naturopathic doctors, and debunk prevalent myths concerning perimenopause and menopause. Women should stay self-aware, journal symptoms, and seek professional help when necessary. Today on The Simplicity Sessions: Understanding Perimenopause and ...
Feb 12, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 389
In this episode, we are discussing the challenges women face in changing established habits during perimenopause and menopause stages in life. I’m sharing how shifting my personal phone use habits from the morning and night was an intentional choice due to the negative effect it had on my wellbeing. This is about the importance of adjusting to hormonal changes in perimenopause & focusing on one or two major habit shifts at a time. Today on The Simplicity Sessions: The Importance of Time Mana...
Feb 05, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 388
In this episode, I am joined by Brandi and Desiree, owners of Eversio Wellness. Today we are discussing the health benefits of incorporating mushrooms into a daily diet. Brandi shares her journey from elementary school teaching to running a health-focused business as a response to personal health complications. The episode covers the incredible health benefits of using a range of different functional mushrooms including Lion's Mane, cordyceps, and turkey tail. Brandi passionately discusses the r...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 387
In this exchange, I am joined by my friend and guest, Meghan Telpner, to discuss her journey as an entrepreneur. Meghan shares her experience of scaling a successful online program, The Academy of Culinary Nutrition, and her decision to make a major shift in her career. Drawing from her own experience, she offers insights on how to live and lead from the heart, expressing concern about the dependency of businesses on social media platforms like Instagram. Meghan also highlights the importance of...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 386
Grab your pen, put something warm and nourishing in your mug and get cozy before you press play. Inside this 90-min Masterclass, I will be teaching you all about the near 75 symptoms women can experience plus the absolute most IMPORTANT lifestyle, exercise, nutrition, supplementation, tests and strategies you should know about when it comes to Perimenopause. We'll also talk about hormone replacement therapy considerations and why trying to patch work your way through this 8-12 year journey of yo...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 385
In this detailed and informative episode, I am joined by Dr. Tyna Moore, leading expert in holistic regenerative medicine and resilient, metabolic health. Today, Dr. Moore provides her insight on metabolic health and hormonal balance. We discuss the importance of getting your gut health in check, the impact of stress, the benefits of strength training and the significant role hormones play in our health. Dr. Moore illuminates the role of exercise, diet, and bio-individualised hormonal therapy st...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 384
In this episode, we are diving deep on planning and structuring workout sessions for beginners along with those for more advanced fitness enthusiasts, all with perimenopause in mind. It’s so important to understand your starting point, use foundational exercises that engage multiple muscles, & maintain form and technique, and the significance of progressive overload. I’m offering advice on staying consistent, approaching workouts with a positive mindset, enjoying the journey of fitness, keep...
Jan 01, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 383
In this episode, I am joined by Mark Groves, a human connection specialist, author, speaker, and host of 'The Mark Groves Podcast'. This discussion covers the role of boundaries in relationships, the importance of commitment to yourself, and the danger of self-abandonment. Mark shares his own personal journey from being a pharmaceutical sales rep to a motivator and communicator in the field of relationship health. Together, we explore the impact of societal messaging on women, the conditioning o...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 382
In this episode, we are closing out 2023 and welcoming 2024 in your business. Join me as I talk about mastering a sustainable, adaptable and profitable business with a blend of strategies regardless of the limitations at hand. Emphasizing on personal methodology, value systems, and customer understanding, we are taking a deeper look at relationship-focused strategies. I also talk about business expansion tactics, the importance of reviewing business performance, and future planning in terms of b...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 381
In this episode, I want you to really think about the goal you have in mind and how nutrition can help you reach that goal. The “Simplicity Plate” is looking at your meal on a plate or in a cup and asking if you have a healthy ratio of nutrients to reach your goals… fibre, carbohydrates, fat, and protein. These are the foundations for your body to succeed. Today on The Simplicity Sessions: Diet culture & your hormones Maintenance calories Body recomposition How to balance & calculate fat...
Dec 11, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 380
In this episode, we are chatting about all things perimenopause – if you are wondering if you are in perimenopause, currently in it, or waiting for the day you fully transition into menopause – this is for you. If you are in a leadership role, whether it be at work or in your family life, you are going to FEEL perimenopause very differently because you have to show up for others while simultaneously showing up for yourself. It’s a difficult balancing act, but it is possible & I’m here to sho...
Dec 04, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 379
In this episode, I am joined by Keisha Blair, the award-winning, international bestselling author of Holistic Wealth: 36 Life Lessons to Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom. Keisha is the Founder of the Holistic Wealth Movement and the Institute on Holistic Wealth, which focuses on certifying consultants in this area. A Harvard-trained Policy Expert and Economist, Keisha has led events such as the Most Powerful Women Summit in Montreal, Canada, ...
Nov 27, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 378
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Kevin Preston, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbalist and acupuncturist, trained in biological medicine. Known for his experience treating toxicity, chronic illness, and mystery syndromes, Kevin has served thousands of patients across North America, by combining extensive education and experience with intuition and heart connection, letting compassion rise to the forefront of all he does. He’s passionate about activating the inherent medicine within...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 377
In this episode, I am joined by Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator, who has led thousands of clients, and now teaches even more coaches and clinicians around the world in a revolution reclaiming ownership of both their own and their clients’ health. As the host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast and the founder and former CEO of Functional Nutrition Alliance, Andrea draws on systems biology, mental models, root cause methodology and the therapeutic partnership to offer l...
Nov 13, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 376
In this episode, we are tackling the large topic and commonly asked questions around meal plans. It would be easy for me to give you an equation to follow for every meal, but that’s just not going to give you the results you want and need. I believe when you understand the WHY behind the WHAT you are trying to create, it sticks with you in a deeper way, makes more sense and helps you on the days that feel more challenging. Let’s dive deeper, find the real reason you want to meal plan and start a...
Nov 06, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 375
In this episode, I am joined by Mike Feldstein, the visionary creator of Jaspr, an air purifier designed to tackle even the most toxic air conditions. With a background in air quality consulting and disaster cleanup, Mike has channeled his expertise into creating Jaspr, the world's first most powerful air purifier for home use. Today we are taking a deeper look at the air quality in our homes and how wildfire debris, residue and residual smoke can be properly cleaned so your home can be in the b...
Oct 30, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 374
In this episode, I am joined by Deanna Yates, founder and host of the popular podcast, Wannabe Clutter Free, where she helps busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can enjoy more time together, stop spending their weekends cleaning house, and go after the life they really want to be living. Deanna's positive attitude and down to earth nature has propelled the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast to the top 1% of podcasts and has reached over 1.5 Million listens. With ex...
Oct 23, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 373
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Kim Jamieson-Blok, Doctor of Chiropractic, Massage Therapist, and Inspired Entrepreneur and hands-on healer for over 23 years! She has taken numerous certifications over the past 2 decades including several Myofascial and Soft tissue release techniques, Cranial Adjusting, Concussion Management, Paediatrics certifications, and many more! For 20+ years she’s been lit up by being a health professional, coach & mentor to thousands of patients through hands-on ...
Oct 16, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 372
In this episode, I am joined by our newest edition to the practitioner team for the Simplicity Women’s Wellness Clinic, Dr. Alison Danby. Dr. Alison Danby is a Naturopathic Doctor and Functional Medicine Practitioner who has focused on immune function and autoimmune conditions for the last 15 years. She is on a mission to change the paradigm of how we medically treat autoimmune diseases. After working to put her own autoimmune conditions into remission, she realized that there is so much more we...
Oct 09, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 371
Calling all women who want to feel EMPOWERED when it comes to their body and health + all PRACTITIONERS who want to level-up their understanding of the intricacies of women’s hormones - this is for you! Today’s episode is part 2 of my most recent masterclass - My Step-by-Step Road Map To Hormone Health Mastery. I’m going to walk you through my Simplicity road map for creating your own personal hormone-health revolution. I will take you through my very own 12-pillar method for creating a deeper u...
Oct 02, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 370
Calling all women who want to feel EMPOWERED when it comes to their body and health + all PRACTITIONERS who want to level-up their understanding of the intricacies of women’s hormones - this is for you! Today’s episode is part 1 of my most recent masterclass - My Step-by-Step Road Map To Hormone Health Mastery. I’m going to walk you through my Simplicity road map for creating your own personal hormone-health revolution. I will take you through my very own 12-pillar method for creating a deeper u...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 369
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Joseph Antoun, CEO & Chairman of the Board of L-Nutra and Member of the Forbes Business Development Council. He's the former CEO of Health Systems Reform, a boutique consultancy aimed at improving public health by reforming health systems, management, and delivery. Prior to that, he was Director of Health Policy at the University of Chicago, Editor in Chief of the Journal of Health Systems and Reform and head of Business Development for Eli Lilly & Co....
Sep 18, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 368
In this episode, I am joined by Vanessa Grutman, Master Biohacker, Health Coach & Successful Entrepreneur. Vanessa is a Certified Health Coach, Integrated Health Practitioner, Kinesiologist and seasoned entrepreneur dedicated to supporting women in reclaiming their energy and reconnecting with their true innate power for infinite abundance. While always being passionate for health, she spent the last decade building a successful 7-figure business in the skin health industry. She sold and exi...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 367
In this episode, I am joined by Krista Rivet, a certified classical homeopath (DCHM, HOM, CCH, RSHom (NA)) and a Certified Heartmath Provider. After becoming frustrated with chasing symptoms and never getting answers for her son’s chronic health issues, Krista discovered homeopathy and found a homeopath. When she witnessed healing like never before she had to know more so she went on to study homeopathy and became a homeopath. Krista studied and graduated with the Canadian college of Homeopathic...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 366
In this episode, I am joined by Maria Marlowe, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist specializing in acne and Founder of Kuma, a science-backed ingestible skincare company on a mission to revolutionize how people think about skincare: from outside-only to inside-out! For the past 10 years, Maria has helped thousands of people across the globe improve their health by improving their diet. In her signature 90-day Clear Skin Plan program, she has completely broken down how to get to the root of your ac...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 365
A brand new era for The Hormone Project has finally arrived, and the virtual doors are open. We have relaunched my signature service in a brand new and empowering way, and I can’t wait to share it with you. If I just tell you what to do, you’ll be successful for a few days, maybe weeks and then return to old habits and feel like you failed. If I teach you why and raise the thermostat in your connection and confidence to your own body and the women you connect with…HOLY MOTHER of everything your ...
Aug 21, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 364
Did you know that the 'period' you get when you are taking the pill is not a real period, but rather a chemical withdrawal bleed? Did you know that PMS is a sign of inflammation? Or that Adrenal Fatigue isn't truly what's going on when you're exhausted! Women often shy away from sharing conversations about their period and birth control, because its perceived to be a taboo subject. This has hindered, in fact hurt so many women as a result and we've been working hard over here to breakdown those ...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 363
Today, I am joined by Efrat LaMandre, founder of The Knew Method, where she empowers patients to finally realize that their symptoms are not in their head. She helps people optimize their health, prevent illness, reduce medication and feel great by getting to the root cause of their illness. Dr. E also sits on the Board of Trustees for Staten Island University Hospital, Serves as the Past-President of the Nurse Practitioner Association. In addition, Efrat owns a Primary Care Practice called EG H...
Aug 07, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 362
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz, Bestselling Author, Fasting Expert & Public Speaker. Dr. Mindy Pelz is a renowned holistic health expert and one of the leading voices in educating women about their bodies. She is on a mission to start a women's health revolution! Teaching her signature “5-Step Approach,” Dr. Mindy has empowered hundreds of thousands of people around the world to harness their body’s own healing abilities through fasting, diet variation, detoxing chemicals fro...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 361
In this episode, we are talking about all things liver health – what is impacting it, how to optimize its function, and how we can align our health choices to support it best. As women, we are the target market for a lot of products that have hormone disrupting chemicals that heavily affect detoxification and your liver health (body products, skin care, cleaning products, etc.). Grab your notebook and pen, this is a juicy educational episode! Connect with us - Thank you for joining us today. If ...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 360