Are we failing our men? As a society, we are doing something profoundly wrong when it comes to our sons, our brothers, our partners. Let's dive into what is going on, how it impacts us all, and then let's discuss the 4 things we can all start today to help. At the end of this episode, I did something fun. I took my mind-body type analysis and looked at one of the greatest men of all time (no hints other than he rocked the craziest man-do ever). We look at what we can learn from this amazing gent...
Nov 16, 2018•32 min•Ep. 21
"FINALLY!" is what your tastebuds, your digestive systems, and pretty much every other square inch of you is saying as the latest food trend is proving to not be a trend at all, but here to stay. In this episode, I sat down with Giorgo Mantas and Rob Bohay, the visionaries behind Verde Juice Bar in Winnipeg, Canada, as we talked, well, food! How the hottest wellness movement of opening a plant-based restaurant became their reality, why organic is a no-brainer for them, how partnering with local ...
Nov 08, 2018•33 min•Ep. 20
Do you know why you cry? What role does it play in your health? It is fascinating that we are the only species that is capable of emotional tears, as opposed to the other two types of tears that we all have (hydration tears - just keep our eyes moist, and protective tears - like what happens when you cut into an onion, or when people get pepper-sprayed, or a big dust of wind blows in your eyes). In this episode we go into: Why do you cry What role it plays in your health What you can learn from ...
Nov 01, 2018•20 min•Ep. 19
What is one of the major addictions we all face that no one talks about? Sugar! What does a sugar addiction look like? How can I tell if I have one? What are the physical and mental effects of sugar addiction? And what can I do to deal with this addiction? In this week's episode, I sit down with the one and only Christy Carreno (or Sugar-Free Christy), visionary, founder and Chief Sugar Buster at Project Sugar-Free. We talk about sweets, how she fell into this, how sugar addiction impacted her l...
Oct 26, 2018•38 min•Ep. 18
Hi There. In today's episode, I tell you the other half of the story. In episode 8 we discussed your body type and what each type means to you. Today, we look at your mind type: is it the same as your body type, or is iot totally different. We discuss what most impacts your mind type, how to realize when you are starting to mentally unravel (we all do it, so it is totally cool), and how to bring yourself back to your center. We will also chat about how your mind and body type marry, how they wor...
Oct 19, 2018•30 min•Ep. 17
Are there numbers that make you crumble? Make you want to run and hide? For a lot of us numbers like our age, our weight, even our income is important. We form emotional attachments to what those little digits mean. But should we? In today's episode, you and I look at the power some numbers have over us, why it happens, what those numbers really are trying to tell us, and then, we take the power back. You will never look at your scale the same again. And then at the end, I have a special treat f...
Oct 12, 2018•30 min•Ep. 16
Now that we are in October, we see signs of Breast Cancer Awareness everywhere: Race for the Cure runs taking place every weekend, pink ribbons at every turn, and friends asking friends for donations to support breast cancer research. But you never see or hear people talking about the #1 reason women get breast cancer, and I am guessing it is because most industries don't want you to know about this. In this week's episode, I sit down with the uber-talented, world-renowned Amelia Barnes, visiona...
Oct 04, 2018•25 min•Ep. 15
When you start on a new journey, a new adventure, you tend to have a lot of great questions. Where do I go? How long with this take? Are we there yet? Same thing goes for us all when we are on our wellness journey. In this episode I share some of my favorite (and funny) questions I get. Some heart-warming stories from our past wellness detoxers and we tackle my number 1 BIG question: What will this do for me now? Let's listen in. If you have any questions about this or any other episode, feel fr...
Sep 27, 2018•23 min•Ep. 14
Hi Dear Friends. This has been a tough week. Everywhere I seem to turn, we all seem a bit off, a bit shook. There is a reason for it, and it is what is happening right now. I hope this bonus episode sheds light on this time of year when all of us in the northern hemisphere close our spring/summer chapter and start to open our fall/winter one. This can be a very taxing, emotional time of year for almost all of us regardless if we say something or not, regardless if we cry or not, regardless if we...
Sep 23, 2018•18 min
Do you feel like you are swimming upstream? Do you feel like the world or the cosmos is against you sometimes? No matter how hard you try, what you eat, how often you go to the gym, things still are not quite working. But is there something that you are missing, something right underneath your nose? Cycles. If we don't fully understand how the cycles of the season, of the sun and moon, impact our day-to-day wellbeing, it can feel like you are swimming upstream. Today we sit down with Chiara Stel...
Sep 20, 2018•28 min•Ep. 13
The Freshman 15. Those last pesky 10-15 pounds. Why do they stick around no matter how many times you go to the gym or what diet you're on? I hear it all the time from my clients when I ask what their goals are “I’d like to lose maybe 10-15 pounds”. In this episode, you and I will explore those elusive last pounds and why they are not going anywhere, that is until today. Let find out why they are there and how you can get rid of them permanently starting today. To join me for one of my upcoming ...
Sep 14, 2018•32 min•Ep. 12
What are you craving right now? What do you want? If you could have anything on the plate in front of you, anything in the glass you are holding, what would you want to eat and drink? In this episode, we dive into the top six food cravings - sugar, salt, fried foods, carbs, dairy and caffeine. We discuss what our bodies are telling us every time one of these cravings pops up, what to do about it and then, as a special bonus, we cover the MOTHER of all cravings: chocolate! To join me for one of m...
Sep 06, 2018•26 min•Ep. 11
Do you have a fairy godmother? A mentor? A coach? Someone that has been a light in your life during the most difficult times. Someone who has shown you the strengths you didn't even have. Someone that has pushed you to be more than you could have possibly thought you could be? I have one, and in this episode, I am going to introduce you to her. Flossie Park is one of a kind: If you have the fortune to spend any time with her, your world will be changed. She has been in the yoga field for over 40...
Aug 23, 2018•49 min•Ep. 9
So what makes you special? What makes you unique? What makes you different from everyone else out there? Maybe you have a little bit of an idea, and maybe you see some similarities between you and others out there, but for the most part, we really don’t understand our bodies, our minds, and what they are trying to tell us. That is until today! In this episode, you and I will dive into which of the three body types you fall into (think of them as the vehicle you were given to get you through this...
Aug 16, 2018•33 min•Ep. 8
Are you motivated? Really motivated? Do you wake up every day and think "Wow! This is going to be the most amazing day ever"? You see it all the time: there are motivational posters, motivational quotes, T-shirts, and even coffee mugs. But does that really help anyone? In today's episode, we will chat about motivation, how it might be overrated, and how there is something even better and honestly easier to attain than motivation. I'll give you my 5 step-by-step tips for mastering this better-tha...
Aug 13, 2018•28 min•Ep. 10
Organic produce. Spray-free. Conventional vegetables. What is really the difference between all of these and what do you think about it? Do you already include organic items in your weekly shopping excursions, or are you still on the fence? In this episode of Your Wellness Journey, we are going to explore what does “organic” really mean, what countries are WAY ahead, which ones are playing catch up, and we will go through a couple of simple tricks when purchasing produce so you will never look a...
Aug 09, 2018•26 min•Ep. 7
We are heading into the hottest part of the summer now where our time is filled with pool parties and BBQs, sunscreen and enjoying every last minute of the season before fall hits, but for some people, it is actually getting too hot to the point where it could get dangerous for them and those around them. In this episode, we will cover which body type does not thrive in this weather, what to look out for and how to calm them down. Let’s explore this topic together. To join me for one of my upcom...
Aug 02, 2018•21 min•Ep. 6
So, are you sweating yet? It is almost the peak of summer and all we are thinking about is what are we going to wear? Does the restaurant have an air conditioner? Should I bring a backup shirt just in case? I need something cold to drink. Where is the pool? I am hot! In this week’s episode, we dive into why you sweat, what role it plays in your health and detoxing, and how to best manage this difficult (and sweaty) time of year. Let's explore this topic together. To join me for one of my upcomin...
Jul 26, 2018•19 min•Ep. 5
What is up with “Mindfulness”? This term has started to show up in workplace training, in grade school curricula, in blogs, books, magazines, and pretty much everywhere else we look these days. But what is it? How does it work? Does it really decrease your stress, anxiety and burnout while boosting your creativity, effectiveness, morale, kindness, concentration and flexibility? And is it really as easy and as FREE and worthy of all this hype? Let's find out together in this week's episode. To jo...
Jul 19, 2018•20 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, I answer "What should we eat?", "What should we look like?", and "Why are we obsessed with the hour-glass figure?". Don't you think it is crazy that humans have been on this planet for over 6 million years, but we are the ONLY species that still ask ourselves these questions every single day? I certainly did. So I took my background in food science and my decade of work with our wild cousins (chimpanzees and orangutans) and dove headfirst into these answers. Let's explore these ...
Jul 13, 2018•19 min•Ep. 3
My name is Marla Barr, and this is a story about wellness! When I was young, I saw many of the people I loved die far too soon from diseases we now know are preventable. I didn’t like my DNA. Sure, I’ll take the blue eyes, the feisty nature, and the fondness for math. But cancer, heart disease, weight issues, gout, and food allergies? No thanks! I wasn’t born an athlete or a genetically healthy body shape, so I put my time and energy into figuring it out. The logical thing to do: become a doctor...
Jul 12, 2018•2 min
In this week’s episode, we talk about “Going BIG” when it comes to detoxes and cleanses. Are you detox curious? I’ll answer the most common questions. Then we will dive into the Keto Diet (thumbs up or thumbs down – we will make this verdict in the episode). We also chat about seasonal funks, and how it impacts each of us differently and what to watch out for during these warm months in ourselves and those around us. Let’s get started on this episode of Your Wellness Journey. To join me for one ...
Jul 12, 2018•39 min•Ep. 1
"You have a bacterial infection!" How many times have you heard this from your doctor in your lifetime – once, twice, more times than you can count? Antibiotics have become part of our normal health regime, just another bottle that comfortably resides in our medicine cabinets. What do you think about that? Let’s see what the facts are, check-in with the World Health Organization on this, and wade through this important, controversial topic together. I will also give you my 5 easy things you can ...
Jul 12, 2018•15 min•Ep. 2
Brown eyes, a medium build, a greater likelihood you might one day have a heart attack. Is that all your DNA is telling you? Just physical things? Well, it turns out that is just the tiny, little handful of snow that sits atop a grand iceberg that is you. You are an amazingly elaborate story that goes back generation upon generation, and that entire epic novel is written, word-for-word, stamped forever into your DNA. And now, we can prove it! In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kulvinder Kaur a...
Jan 10, 2018•21 min•Ep. 26
