What can we do in these times of uncertainty? How can we avoid getting caught up in fear and anxiety? Listen in as I share some strategies and talk about choosing to look for the silver lining. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode99 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Strategies to support your mental and emotional wellbeing in these times of uncertainty What you can do to help yourself calm down and manage your stress. How to be more creati...
Mar 24, 2020•15 min•Ep. 99
How is a woman’s brain different from a man’s brain? How can women optimize and support their brain health? Neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay specializes in translating brain science research into simple, actionable strategies for peak performance, creativity, health, and wellbeing. In this episode, she shares her insights into the neuroscience of women’s health, hormones, and happiness. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode98 . Topics Discuss...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 98
Welcome to the Q&A chat together with Coach Valerie, where we answer your questions regarding thyroid health, PMS, cravings, and many more! We hope that you can take a lot of the strategies that we share. Enjoy the episode! You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode97 Topics Discussed in this Episode: How to deal with gas and bloating How to stop sugar cravings Sugar cravings vs hunger Healing your body after years of taking birth control pi...
Mar 10, 2020•36 min•Ep. 97
Did you know that castor oil is good for detoxification and hormone health? If you’re looking to support your hormones, castor oil is it! Listen in as I talk about the many ways you can use castor oil from head to toe. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode96 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Castor oil’s chemical composition and its benefits The different ways to use castor oil The benefits of massaging castor oil all over your body Key Tak...
Mar 03, 2020•29 min•Ep. 96
How do you deal with hormonal teenagers? Naturopathic doctor and mother, Dr. Rachel Schwartzman shares her insights about how to support teenagers and their overall health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode95 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Dealing with hormonal teenagers, supporting their health, and optimizing their hormones Women’s health and hormonal health Strategies that women can implement to support their hormones The benefits...
Feb 25, 2020•58 min•Ep. 95
What is endometriosis? I know for a fact that so many women in this community are struggling with it. If you’re one of them or know anyone who is, listen in and learn the strategies that you can employ for healing. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode94 Topics Discussed in this Episode: What endometriosis looks like Nutrition and lifestyle strategies that you can incorporate to support and heal your body Nutrition and lifestyle strategies ...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 94
What is libido? What does it mean to be aroused? It’s such an important topic to talk about because so many women are experiencing this symptom of low libido. Best-selling author Susan Bratton is on the show to shine some light on libido, sexual desire, and arousal. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode93 Topics Discussed in this Episode: The desire for passionate sex and orgasm Intimacy disconnection How to get your libido back What desire...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 93
What are the factors that affect breast health? How can we keep our breasts healthy and beautiful? Find out in this episode that’s dedicated to all the women out there who are struggling with breast cancer and other breast-related diseases. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode92 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: The different factors that affect breast health The DUTCH test and how it can help you The 9 strategies for healthy, beautiful ...
Feb 04, 2020•28 min•Ep. 92
Do you have a morning and nighttime routine? Coach Valerie of Holistic Wellness joins me to chat about what our morning and nighttime routines look like. Listen in and be inspired to create your own morning and nighttime rituals and have the best day ever! You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode91 Topics Discussed in this Episode: What our morning routines look like Our favorite drinks to start the day How we do our workouts What our nighttim...
Jan 28, 2020•45 min•Ep. 91
What is CBD? CBD oil is becoming incredibly popular, but what makes a good quality CBD oil? Ret Taylor, one of the co-founders of a natural remedies company called NED, shares about their line-up of full-spectrum hemp products that bring balance to the mind and body. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode90 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Getting back to nature What NED is all about What’s CBD What you can expect when you take CBD oil The ...
Jan 21, 2020•46 min•Ep. 90
What can a genetic test tell you about yourself? Get ready to have your mind blown as one of the smartest women that I know, Dr. Robyn Murphy, talks about genetic testing and the things that you can learn from getting a genetic test. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode89 Topics Discussed in this Episode: What it means to test your DNA The types of genetic testing The things that we can learn by testing our DNA The connection between the g...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 89
How can we tap into our intuition and get in the flow, and find our creative energy? Meredith Dylan shares her insights on how we can get connected to ourselves and the universe, and how we can tap into the cosmos for guidance. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode88 Topics Discussed in this Episode: How Meredith got into astrology and numerology What astrology and numerology mean Why astrology matters What we need to know about the energy ...
Jan 07, 2020•58 min•Ep. 88
How you can best support yourself over the holidays? The holiday season can be a stressful and sometimes overwhelming time for a lot of people. In this Q&A episode, I share some great strategies on how you can best support yourself while dealing with the holidays. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode87 Topics Discussed in this Episode: What causes hypothalamic amenorrhea and what you can do about it Strategies to support yourself when ...
Dec 17, 2019•40 min•Ep. 87
What do you do when you have histamine intolerance? Board-certified doctor of natural medicine, Dr. Becky Campbell shares insights from her book The 4-Phase Histamine Reset Plan. So if you’re dealing with any histamine issues, this episode is perfect for you! You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode86 Topics Discussed in this Episode: What is histamine? What happens when we can’t break down histamine properly? How can you test for histamine in...
Dec 10, 2019•49 min•Ep. 86
The holiday season is here again! If you’re still stumped on what to get your friends and family, listen in as I dish out my top 10 healthy holiday gift ideas. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode85 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: My top 10 healthy holiday gift items What you’ll find in my book: The 30-Day Hormone Solution How the Waterpik Water Flosser works Why doTERRA Oils make for great gifts Why you need the Vitamix Blender , an a...
Dec 03, 2019•40 min•Ep. 85
What happens when you have high estrogen levels, and what can you do about it? If you want to learn more about estrogen dominance, this podcast is chock-full with the information that will help you avoid it or heal it, and inspire you to make that change to hormonal health! You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode09/ Topics Discussed in this Episode: What is estrogen dominance? What are the symptoms of estrogen dominance? What are some causes ...
Nov 26, 2019•46 min•Ep. 84
What are the different skincare routines that we can implement for anti-aging or for acne-prone skin? David Brooke shares about Skin Essence and guides us through the importance of organic skincare. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode83 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: All about Skin Essence Organics What inspired David to create his own skincare brand The toxic ingredients in conventional skincare products that you want to avoid Why p...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 83
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to not have a period? Adrienne Nolan-Smith shares her journey of dealing with amenorrhea and recovering from chronic Lyme disease. She talks about the importance of becoming your own health advocate and being more knowledgeable and informed about your symptoms. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode82 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Understanding amenorrhea and taking the steps towards healing Recove...
Nov 12, 2019•53 min
What form of birth control should you be using if you’re not going to use a birth control pill? This is a question that I get a lot and one that I’m going to dive into in this episode. If this is something that you’ve been wanting to know, tune in and learn what non-hormonal birth control options are out there for you. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode81 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: The symptoms that you experience when you’re on...
Nov 05, 2019•28 min•Ep. 81
How do environmental toxins impact your health and hormones? What can you do to avoid them? Environmental toxins expert, educator, and certified holistic health coach Lara Adler talks about the unaddressed link between chemicals and chronic health problems. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode80 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Water quality and water contamination How we can filter our water effectively Endocrine disruptors and their i...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 80
What does the lunar cycle have to do with your menstrual cycle? Registered holistic nutritionist and medical exercise specialist Jenn Pike educates us on how we can sync our cycle with the moon and helps us understand our bodies and ourselves in a whole new light. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode79 . Click here to listen on iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify: Topics Discussed in this Episode: What it means to sync with your cycle and your ho...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 79
What is the one test that could save your life? In this quickie episode, I talk about a really important test that we run in our practice, which is the test for CRP (C-reactive protein) levels. Find out what level you should be at, and what lifestyle changes you can incorporate when your CRP levels are high. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode78 Topics Discussed in this Episode: What is CRP (C-reactive protein) Why it’s important to know ...
Oct 15, 2019•27 min•Ep. 78
Welcome to another Q&A episode! This time, I answer your questions around fertility and share some tips on how you can address it by making some changes in your diet. I also talk about what you can do to heal from SIBO and how to get back on track after falling off the diet wagon. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode77 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Some interesting stats around infertility How to change your diet to address inferti...
Oct 08, 2019•38 min•Ep. 77
What’s the one thing you can do that’s going to help you lose weight? Well, that doesn’t exist. Losing weight doesn’t work that way. But if you want to learn some strategies that you can implement and to make better choices, you’ve come to the right podcast. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode76 Topics Discussed in this Episode: How you might be approaching weight loss in the wrong way Getting your mindset right when it comes to weight lo...
Oct 01, 2019•47 min•Ep. 76
What are the Hormonal Charlie’s Angels? Listen in to one of my Facebook Live recordings, find out more about your hormones, and learn to connect the dots when it comes to your health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode75 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: My hormonal health story The hormonal Charlie’s Angels: cortisol, estrogen, and thyroid What happens when these three hormones are out of balance versus when they’re in balance Some si...
Sep 26, 2019•37 min•Ep. 75
How do emotions, trauma, and stress contribute to the physical manifestation of illness? Kelli Tennant shares how she went through 14 years of misdiagnosis and working with healers and doctors to understand the mind-body connection. Find out how you can set yourself free from illness by finding yourself and living an authentic life. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode74 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Kelli’s health journey Healing from...
Sep 17, 2019•57 min•Ep. 74
How can you up the ante of your healing routine with essential oils? Best-selling author of The Healing Power of Essential Oils , Dr. Eric Zielinsk shares great blends, tools, strategies, and tips about essential oils. We also talk about all things food and how you can eat a bio-active rich diet. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode73 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Expanding your healing toolkit Dr. Z’s healing journey The Essentials ...
Sep 10, 2019•52 min•Ep. 73
What is gluten and how is it potentially impacting your health? And how can you manage chronic inflammation? In this episode, I dive into all things gluten and share some simple things that you can do to optimize your health and your hormones and manage inflammation. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode72 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: What you need to know about gluten Why you need to consider going gluten-free Acute inflammation ver...
Sep 03, 2019•39 min•Ep. 72
Welcome to another Q&A episode! This time, I answer your questions about navigating the diet dogma, the link between irregular cycles and hypothyroidism, the things you need to consider to support your thyroid, and how to deal with fibroids. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode71 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: How to navigate all the diet dogma that are out there The link between irregular cycles and hypothyroidism What the thyroi...
Jul 30, 2019•52 min•Ep. 71
Why is daily pooping important? Jillian Teta talks about the importance of optimizing our gut health and its connection to our hormones. We also chat about the things that we can do to positively impact our microbiome and promote digestive health beyond just changing our diet. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode70 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: The digestive process in a nutshell The connection between your gut health and your hormon...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 70
