What is the connection between gut health and skin health? Clinical nutritionist Jennifer Fugo talks about beating chronic skin problems and unending gut challenges by discovering missing pieces and creating doable integrative plans. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode129 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Skin challenges and how they are connected to the gut Big triggers for chronic skin rashes and where hormones fall into the mix The i...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 129
What exactly is the fertility awareness method? Do you still find it confusing to track your cycle? Understand your cycle better and dive into all things vagina health with certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode128 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: The birth control pill, its side effects, and the alternatives that you should conside...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 128
How can you optimize and support PCOS through nutrition? In this episode, I dish out some strategies that will help you deal with not just PCOS but any hormonal balance at the end of the day. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode127 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Nutritional strategies to optimize and support PCOS Preparing yourself mentally when it comes to food and your kitchen Building a balanced plate Why snacking isn’t good for yo...
Oct 22, 2020•43 min•Ep. 127
How do you bounce back from getting diagnosed with breast cancer three times? Founder of CanPrev Tanya Salituro shares her inspiring story of healing from breast cancer and how she started her company. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode126 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Tanya’s journey of surviving breast cancer The factors that might be contributing to cancer How to get rid of excess estrogen in your body Detoxifying Cancer prevent...
Oct 15, 2020•53 min•Ep. 126
How much do you know about PCOS? In this episode, I’m going to break it down to help you get a better understanding of the four different types of PCOS and talk about the symptoms that are often associated with them. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode125 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: What is PCOS What causes PCOS The 4 types of PCOS and their symptoms Tests that you can do for PCOS Key Takeaways: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is...
Oct 06, 2020•31 min•Ep. 125
Can you control aging? Michele Drielick has made it her mission to change the way women age. She shares her positive and encouraging message that while getting older is merely the passage of time, aging is something all women can control with the right information. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode124 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Michelle’s story of seeing her mother’s health declined in the last years of her life What causes pre...
Sep 30, 2020•59 min•Ep. 124
How do you navigate life’s many curve balls? Josephine Atluri shares her insights and how she’s become an expert at meditation and overcoming adversity through her unique fertility journey. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode123 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Josephine’s journey through IVF and surrogacy Strategies that women can implement to prepare for their IVF journey Everyday tools that women can use when they’re feeling stresse...
Sep 23, 2020•55 min•Ep. 123
How did Alitura Naturals come about? Former division one athlete, model, and actor turned entrepreneur Andy Hnilo shares how he ended up founding this amazing company after a life-threatening accident put his career on hold. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode122 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: What propelled Andy to start Alitura Naturals What the Alitura Clay Mask is made of and why it’s so effective What sets the Alitura products a...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 122
Welcome to another Q&A episode! This time I’m going to answer your questions about using the copper IUD, whether it’s safe to eat phytochemicals, what strategies you can implement to deal with period pain, and more. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode121 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why the copper IUD is safe Some of the side effects of using the copper IUD Eating soy and phytoestrogens How your menstrual cycle affects your bow...
Sep 08, 2020•32 min•Ep. 121
Are you curious about what it took to get Holistic Wellness off the ground? Tune in as I share what went on behind the scenes and how I’ve grown my business to what it is today. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode120 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why I decided to go to nutrition school The challenge of getting clients Finding my niche The benefits I got from working in a health food store and working as a sales rep Getting into soci...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 120
What are some of the things that you don’t realize are impacting your stress? Learn more about the not-so-obvious things in your day-to-day life that impact your hormones and adrenal health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode119 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Secret stressors: Blood sugar swings Inadequate protein Oxidative stress Inflammation Dehydration Poor oxygen delivery Essential fatty acids Key Takeaways: Insulin and cortisol...
Aug 18, 2020•29 min•Ep. 119
Would you ever consider doing the carnivore diet? Certified nutrition consultant and owner of the popular Keto blog, Grass Fed Girl, Caitlin Weeks talks about why we should think about doing the carnivore diet and puts us up to the challenge. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode118 Topics Discussed in this Episode: The carnivore diet and its benefits Why Caitlin started to implement the carnivore diet What a day in the life of eating carni...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 118
How can you optimize your brain? How does sleep play a role in this? Find out as Dr. Paul Hrkal shares some amazing strategies for optimizing your brain health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode117 Topics Discussed in this Episode: The most important factors for optimizing the brain The role of sleep, hormones, and the gut in optimizing brain health Revamping your sleep routine and hygiene The benefits of melatonin and personalizing its...
Aug 04, 2020•58 min•Ep. 117
Have you ever used cannabis, CBD, or medicinal mushrooms for healing? Author of The Rebel's Apothecary, certified health coach, and creator of the wellness blog Healthy Crush , Jenny Sansouci talks about the healing magic of these three things. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode116 Topics Discussed in this Episode: The story of Jenny’s dad using cannabis, CBD, and medicinal mushrooms throughout his cancer treatment What CBD is and how it...
Jul 28, 2020•59 min•Ep. 116
How can you use your intuition to bring your hormones into balance? Holistic nutritionist and founder of Good Witch Kitchen, Kristen Ciccolini talks about going beyond the food and how you can get off the dieting mentality. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode115 Topics Discussed in this Episode: What it means to connect to your intuition How you lose your intuition around food Using your intuition to balance your hormones Eating intention...
Jul 21, 2020•44 min•Ep. 115
Are you wondering what I got in my latest DUTCH results? Dive into the episode with me as I talk about my hormone status, adrenal health, and the results I got from my most recent DUTCH test. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode114 Topics Discussed in this Episode: My 2017 DUTCH results vs my 2020 DUTCH results The strategies I’m going to implement based on my DUTCH results Key Takeaways: It’s recommended that you do your DUTCH test every ...
Jul 14, 2020•37 min•Ep. 114
Are you struggling with environmental allergies? Find out some of the natural ways that you can treat them. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode113 Topics Discussed in this Episode: The link between hormones and histamine intolerance The pollen apocalypse The 411 on histamine Seasonal allergies Some common allergy symptoms and their underlying causes The side-effects of over-the-counter antihistamines What to avoid and what to include in y...
Jul 07, 2020•38 min•Ep. 113
Do you want to know more about the superfood that not only satisfies hunger but is good for detox, inflammation, energy, and gut health? Catharine Arnston is on the show to talk about spirulina and chlorella, the power couple for health and wellness. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode112 \Topics Discussed in this Episode: What are algae The benefits of spirulina and chlorella and their differences Why chlorella is great for cleansing and...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 112
Are you at that stage in life where you’re starting to see grey hair? How do you go about embracing it? My good friend Nicole Scott is on the show to talk about all that and more! You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode111 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Nicole’s inspiration for the Gorgeous Grey Movement and her book, Get Naked With Your Natural Hair Colour Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) and other toxins present in hair products Healthy solu...
Jun 23, 2020•53 min•Ep. 111
How can we navigate these challenging times and do the work of creating a better world starting with ourselves? Become a guru of your own health and happiness. Listen in as life coach Dr. Laura Hughes shares her thoughts on how we can reclaim our power over our health with the help of essential oils. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode110 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Getting into essential oils and what it means to be a doTERRA advoc...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 110
Where are you right now in your health journey? If you’re wondering about where I’m at, listen in as I share an update on my healing journey with Hashimoto’s and chat about autoimmunity and thyroid health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode109 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Getting diagnosed with Hashimoto’s What the symptoms of Hashimoto’s look like The reasons why Hashimoto’s develop What causes leaky gut and how it affects your bod...
Jun 03, 2020•45 min•Ep. 109
Are you struggling with any digestive issues that could be affecting your hormones and overall health? Former opera singer turned nutritionist and gut expert Alyssa Labrecque is on the show to talk about beating IBS and other gut issues, and how you can optimize your gut health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode108 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why gut health is important Why you might be experiencing digestive issues and when do yo...
May 26, 2020•54 min•Ep. 108
What is red light therapy? How does it benefit your hormones and your health overall? Wes Pfiffner is on the show to tell us more about it. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode107 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Red light therapy and its benefits How Joovv started Photobiomodulation and how it works Research on red light therapy The light imbalance and how it affects the body How to use a Joovv device Key Takeaways: Photobiomodulation is...
May 19, 2020•58 min•Ep. 107
What does it mean to go keto? How will it affect our hormones and our menopause? Join my conversation with menopause and sexual health expert Dr. Anna Cabeca as we talk about taking care of our bodies and our hormones as we age, and why the keto-green way is great for supporting hormonal health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode106 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: The keto-green way and why it’s incredible for supporting your hormone...
May 12, 2020•44 min•Ep. 106
Why is it important to drink more water? It’s one of those things that we often overlook. Naturopathic doctor Andrea Maxim is on the show to talk to us about how incredibly important it is and how hyperhydration benefits our hormones among other things. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode105 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Hyperhydration and why we need to drink more water The importance of hydration for detoxification How to hyper hy...
May 05, 2020•43 min•Ep. 105
My significant other, Gaetan Boutin, turns the table on me and interviews me on the show. I share about my health journey, my inspirations, and my tips for all women. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode104 Topics Discussed in this Episode: What inspired me to get into the world of health Why you should seek a second or third opinion rather than taking your doctor’s advice at face value Why it’s important to take that step of finding a hea...
Apr 28, 2020•51 min•Ep. 104
What is the impact of estrogen dominance on women over 40? What happens when you transition from estrogen dominance to estrogen absence? Certified health coach Maria Claps shares her expertise and knowledge about this subject to give us an episode that’s packed with valuable information. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode103 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Estrogen dominance and how it changes in women as they age What happens when you...
Apr 21, 2020•49 min•Ep. 103
How can you reclaim your hormone health and have a healthy period? Creator and author of Fix Your Period , Nicole Jardim, shares how to effectively address a wide variety of period problems by using evidence-based information. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode102 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why the birth control pill is detrimental to your health The non-hormonal birth control options What it means to have a healthy period What ...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 102
Do you want to know more about hormone health and the importance of lab testing? Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Reed Davis is here to talk about hormones and the common denominators in labs when it comes to hormone testing. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode101 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Hormone health and why hormones are important to the body What the hormones are in charge of in your body Metabolic chaos and...
Apr 07, 2020•58 min•Ep. 101
Why are house rules important? My man, Gaetan Boutin, joins me in this 100th episode, where we share our house rules and how they’ve helped us live the best life as individuals and as a couple. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode100 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Our house rules and how they’ve helped us live the best life and support each other The list of things that we wanted in our house Being conscious of using eco-friendly prod...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 100
