Food for Thought

An informative, fun episode this week where Kath and Em really get into their experience with breakouts, bad digestion, terrible sleep, anxiety AND then quite the opposite - they spill the tea behind just HOW they healed all these crucial aspects of our overall health. The overarching theme and key takeaway from this episode is: the mind-gut connection and just how powerful it truly is (and how it affects more than you would think). So let's all tune in and learn how to prioritize happy minds:)

This week, Kath and Em welcome Julianne Lynch to the pod, a Queen's Uni alum, full-time teacher, and co-founder of easy club co. jewelry! Oh and she has a health and wellness account…like hello what a queen! Anyway, tune in to hear all about how her small passion project during the pandemic blossomed into a successful business, as well as for some wellness chats. Julianne's Wellness Account (@healthy toronto): https://instagram.com/healthytoronto?igshid=Y2ZmNzg0YzQ= Easy Club Co: https://instagram.com/easyclubco?igshid=Y2ZmNzg0YzQ=

It's officially that time we all might have dreamt about when we were little. We're officially in our 20's; the phase of life where our younger selves expected us to have it allllll figured out - set careers, moving out, boyfriends, the works. Oh if they could only see us now. This week is an important topic for all the 20-something peeps out there because kath and em are here to tell you all that it's okay to not have it all figured out, it's okay to take our time growing up and it's so okay to fail, because we can always get back up and when we do we'll be stronger. Life is not a race. Take your time, trust the process and enjoy your youth.

This week, Kath and Em talk all things food labels - with a focus on dairy. They get into how the food industry has demonized dairy over the past years as well as their experiences cutting out dairy completely and then re-introducing it back into their life. They also touch on dairy-alternatives and how they are not always the “healthier” option. And guess what? Their lives have been fuller, happier, and healthier since they've added dairy as well as other food groups back into their life!

This week Kath and Em sit down and talk about food freedom and breaking the cycle of excessive exercising. They dive into their past and talk about how they have grown and improved in these areas. TW- discussion of exercise addiction, disordered eating and eating disorders.

In this week's episode, Kath chats about the idea we have about needing to be perfect in all aspects of our life. Kath debunks this idea and talks about how we don't need to be perfect at everything, but rather, we should strive to be great at one thing - something that truly aligns with us and makes us happy.

This week, Kath has a mini solo episode to chat about how we can all make the most of our last month of summer! Although it's kind of sad, it's a good reminder that time flies by right before our eyes so let's make the most of every single day and appreciate every little moment along the way:)

Kath and Em welcome their great friend Zoë Neal to the pod this week! Em and Zoë go way back all the way to the beginning so it was only fitting that they invite her on. Zoë was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes when she was 11 years old. This week, she shares her diagnosis story, the struggles she's faced, some helpful facts, and how she has managed to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle under the control of this life-altering disease. Whether you know someone who lives with diabetes, you yourself do, you want to educate yourself about it, or you want to learn about the importance of blood-sugar balance, then this epi is for you!! Zoë is an inspiration, a role model, and a reminder to appreciate our health, to take care of ourselves, and to always enjoy life with your friends and family.

A mini episode where Kath and Em talk about how to get out of a rut. We all go through them whether they're for a week, a month, or even a year. Tune in to hear their tips for getting back into a routine and mindset that makes you feel happy, healthy, and motivated. Em keeps it real this week, sharing her current struggles with feeling not-so-like herself and what she is going to do moving forward to break out of her slump.

This week, Kath and Em welcome Zoe McCormack to the pod, their good friend from Uni. From a young age, Zoe has had goals and dreams, one of which recently came true: she moved to Paris for a full-time job she loves! Not only this, but she is a successful YouTuber and is continuing to grow every day. The common theme here? Doing what you love, OWNING what you love and always trusting your gut. This episode features her experience moving abroad thus far, her Youtube career, staying true to yourself, and most importantly, never giving up on your dreams.

Kath and Em are back with another episode!! This week they chat about graduation, celebrations, and most importantly cherishing the friendships they made and ones they hope to keep moving forward. Also, they remind us all how important it is to take the leap and reach out to someone you may want to reconnect with, no matter how scary it might be. With all the unknowns from now on as a graduate, the thing you can count on are your friendships

A chill episode this week as Kath and Em talk about summertime and allll the things they want to do in the next few months. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming having a long bucket list of everything you maybe want to accomplish or experience this season, but we're here to tell you how you can enjoy them on a budget AND while still finding time for yourself to relax. Most importantly, they preach the most valuable thing you can do this summer: appreciate your time with your friends, family and loved ones; and to just enjoy the moment!!!

Kath and Em catch up this week with some raw and real talk: how to let go of control, limiting beliefs, and all that sh*t that doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. Tune in this week to learn how you can change your mindset and turn anxious habits into healthy, mindful ones!

This week, Kath and Em recorded an amazing guest episode with Tessa McCarthy! Studying at Toronto Metropolitan University as a Psychology student, Tessa shares so many valuable tools and tips for dealing with mental health throughout a University career or just on a regular daily basis. The girls chat all things balance, therapy, prioritizing yourself and Tessa shares some vulnerable stories about her past with her eating disorders, her mental health struggles and her path change. Mental health may be a daily struggle but you are NOT alone and they remind you that there is always something or someone in your corner to help you get through even the toughest days. Tune in to feel empowered, inspired, and supported by Tessa's beautiful and wise words. Tessa's Instagram: https://instagram.com/_tessamccarthy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodforthoughtpod/?hl=en

As the seasons change, so do our wardrobes. And that means, bringing out the shorts, tank tops, bikinis, and inevitably, showing more of our bodies. This week, Kath and Em sit down to talk about how it is totally normal for our bodies to change over the year and how sometimes it can be a bit uncomfortable transitioning from winter clothes to summer clothes. The biggest lesson to takeaway however is that, the clothes are not meant to fit you, YOU are meant to fit the clothes. Listen along as they touch on normalizing weight fluctuation, challenging diet culture as girls prepare for ‘hot girl summer' and reminding us all that you DON'T need to change your lifestyle just for ‘summer body' preparation. Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodforthoughtpod/?hl=en

Catch up with Kath and Em! In this episode they share what they've been up to and chat about all their current favourite products, healthy habits, hobbies, trends and more…A fun summer listen while you walk, cook, drive or maybe just chill in the sun:) Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodforthoughtpod/?hl=en

This week, Em and Kath are joined by the lovely Blythe Rogers, also known as Blythe's Bites on Instagram. Blythe is a recent graduate from McGill University, who also shares a love for all things health, wellness, food, and living a balanced lifestyle! She tells her story of when she started her food account during quarantine and how far her relationship with food and exercise has come over the past few years. Blythe's insights are inspirational to say the least and this week she shares amazing advice about how to nourish yourself - physically, mentally and emotionally, by being kinder to yourself and bringing in more of what makes you happy. If you want to listen to all things about balance, then this episode is for you!!!! Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodforthoughtpod/?hl=en Blythe's Instagram: https://instagram.com/blythesbites?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

As we near closer to summer, we are starting to see more influencers and people on social media gearing up to become “hot” this summer. But what does that even mean? Kath and Em debunk the trending tik toks about how to become “that girl” for “hot girl summer” and remind us all of what is most important: that we can be whatever kind of girl we want, regardless of what we look like, eat like, dress like or what we like to do.

Kath and Em are back this week and today they reminisce about their 4 years at University as well as share some daunting feelings about graduating. They touch on how they learned to prioritize their mental health over the 4 years and how the most important thing to practice in a University setting is: balance. If you are currently in University, graduating, or maybe just starting, then this episode is for you!! Or, if you just love practicing a balanced, fun, and healthy lifestyle like Kath and Em, then tune in!! :) Our instagram!!: https://www.instagram.com/foodforthoughtpod/?hl=en

This week, Kath and Em are joined by the lovely Madi Georgopolous to talk about her experiences and views on eating disorders, exercise addictions, mental health and how her definition of health & wellness has shifted over the years through proper healing. She is a true inspiration and stories like hers continue to prove that everyone has the ability to heal. Madi's instagram: https://instagram.com/happy.healthy.madi?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Our instagram!!: https://www.instagram.com/foodforthoughtpod/?hl=en

This week is one of our favourites yet…We want to thank Sarah and Stass, co-creators of Raise the Barre for coming onto the pod!! We chat about all things working out, how they started their business, how to balance work life while maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and how to prioritize intuitively listening to your mind and body. For those who may not know what Raise the Barre is, it is the best of a barre workout that will take you to the next level, each workout they offer being different from the last and accommodating to all ages and levels of fitness. To hear all the deets, you're just going to have to tune in to find out :) We will link their Instagram and website down below to check out!!! Website: https://www.raisethebarre.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisethebarre.to/?hl=en Our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodforthoughtpod/?hl=en

This week, Kath and Em talk about the importance of building yourself up, acknowledging your small successes and how to do the same for others around you. Even on the days you feel like you will never be enough, remember that your best will always be enough. And sometimes, your best will look different each and every day!!

This is a goodie…Em and Kath discuss something we all need to remind ourselves of from time to time: that less is more! We are always so caught up wanting more, trying to be more productive, falling victim to health trends, working out more and are always searching for the next best thing that we think will make us seem accomplished or even happy. In this episode, they preach the importance of just being grateful for the now and what we do have…it might pleasantly surprise you when you break it all down and appreciate the simple, little things in life.

This week, kath and em get into the harsh realities of almost graduating and how the pressure from everyone around you can impact the path we're all meant to follow. Our paths not only shape our futures and careers, but incorporate everything from what we eat, how we move our bodies, the people we surround ourselves with, our habits & routines, just to name a few. In this episode, they remind us all that one of the most important things you can do for yourself is to trust your intuition and to stay on your own path, because at the end of the day, we are all on different journeys. Don't waste time trying to look for the horizon on someone else's path, while you have your own road to pave.

This is an important episode! We all need a reminder every once in a while that it is not worth our time to stress and worry about everything we can't control and, instead, focus on what we CAN control. Kath and Em get into how and why it is possible to prioritize the environment where the best version of yourself can thrive. They bring in everything from comparison, uni culture, body image, to mental health, being “selfish” sometimes, and removing yourself from toxic environments.

In this very fun (and fitting) episode, kath and em chat about the upcoming reading week where they will both be enjoying the sunshine in punta cana! They get into everything from body image and bikini fears, how to deal with the fear of the unknown, change of routines and not having control over everything as well as embracing the fact that we all deserve breaks sometimes to just have some fun. We hope you enjoy this episode!!!

In this episode, Em and Kath chat with Alli Souter, a 5th year university student with a passion for all things wellness. In this episode we discuss all things routine, motivation and health / wellness instagram accounts. Through this episode, we learn more about Alli's passion for health and wellness, routines and how she started her health and wellness Instagram account. We hope you enjoy! Alli's IG: @eatswithalli

This week, Em and Kath chat with Bronwyn, fellow camp and university friend to chat all about body image, “going out” culture, relationships with food and exercise, and more. Bronwyn opens up about her past struggles and leaves us with a great reminder for all: your struggles are always valid, no matter what they look like. TW: discussion of eating disorders and purging in this episode.

When does healthy become obsessive? Today Kath and Em talk about their experiences with living obsessively healthy lifestyles which leads us to the big picture: it isn't healthy if you aren't practicing balance, moderation and if your intentions are not in the right place. Tune in to hear how you CAN live a healthy, happy lifestyle without feeling like it has to take over your life.

This week, Em goes solo to talk about influencers, what she likes and dislikes about the industry, her experience with following influencers and what we can all do moving forward to listen to our gut and ditch the comparisons. Before recording she asked a couple of her friends what their perspectives were and brings in some of their beautiful wisdom to broaden the conversation.

This week, Kath sits down and discusses all things anxiety and exercise. She shares some of her personal experience with exercise addiction and learning how to deal with anxiety in ways aside from just exercise. The episode touches on how exercise can help anxiety but at the same time, can also make individuals more anxious when it is all they can think about.

We have all fallen victim to one or more of the “health traps” out there in the social media world. In this episode, kath and em preach simplicity - health doesn't have to be complicated or consist of the next new diet, supplement or “healthified” product.

This is a candid, feel-good episode where we answer your questions!!! We talk first dates, body image, slipping back into disordered habits, thoughts on post-grad & more…Thank you all for listening we appreciate each and every one of u. xx

The countdown to 2022 begins…Tune in to hear about our thoughts on what a new year means to us, an unpacking of new years resolutions and how we are going to be prioritizing happy and healthy minds!!

A good, casual chat. After Em's return back home, she and Kath catch up, share plans for the holiday and get into the usual topic: wellness.

Holidays are here and this episode is an important reminder for all of you: stress less and more rest!! Listen in to hear some tips for the upcoming weeks and our thoughts on indulgence, balance & even new years resolutions.

Today we have a good friend, Victoria Morgan, on the podcast to talk all things mental health!! From body image struggles and unrealistic societal standards, to opening up about depression and trusting the healing process, we dig deep in this episode. So grab a warm drink and snack, or take this one to go on a walk for some fresh air, because it's a goodie. tw: This episode will include topics of depression, exercise, food, sexual assault and body image. If you do not think this will be beneficial for you, please listen to another episode. Check out our instagram!! https://instagram.com/foodforthoughtpod?utm_medium=copy_link

Em and Kath are super excited to have Mackenzie Strong on the podcast today to talk about something we are all very passionate about…You'll have to listen to find out. Here is a sneak peek… Link to the book: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-f-ck-it-diet/9780062883612-item.html Link to instagram: https://instagram.com/thefuckitdiet?utm_medium=copy_link

Emily and her lovely friend Caroline Hubbard talk all things France, their experience living abroad thus far as well as how they have been managing their wellness through living a balanced lifestyle. They even share some happy habits that they will try and integrate into their life back home.

Today we will be talking about how to approach a friend who might be struggling with their mental health such as depression, anxiety or eating disorders and what you can do to support them. Again, please take everything we say with a grain of salt, as we are not professionals. This is simply a conversation from what we have experienced and learned over the years - we are sharing this in hopes of providing helpful information for anyone struggling or anyone who might not know where to begin when they notice a friend struggling.

In this episode, Kath and Em bring to light something we all experience more frequently than not: burnout. Whether it be school, work or socially related, burnout affects all of our mental and physical health. Give this episode a listen for tips on how to avoid or cope with burnout, the realities of toxic productivity and our attempt to vocalize frustrations towards the go,go,go lifestyle that is ingrained within North American culture.

In this episode we welcome a special guest, Meg Caruana. Kathryn sits down with Meg to discuss what recovering from an eating disorder is like while at university.

Hi everyone, happy fall!! Tune in to catch up with us as we go through some of our recent favourites this season :)

This week, Em and Kath want to talk about the amazing results they experienced when they stopped high-intensity exercise and shifted towards low-intensity movement: more specifically, pilates. Not only was this the best decision they could have made for their physical health but for their mental health as well. Listen now to hear about all the beautiful things that our society has slowly masked from us over the years of social media and workout culture…

In this episode, Kath and Em talk about their relationships with having a ‘routine' and how they played a role in unhealthy day-to-day behaviours. They unpack how routines can be good - to a certain extent - and leave listeners with a few ways to find happiness and balance within the fast moving North-American lifestyle.

In this episode, Kath shares her story as an athlete, what it was like overcoming injuries and how her relationship with food and her body changed once she quit.

In this episode, kath and em talk about friends…new friends, old friends and everything in between. Sometimes spending time with friends is the best kind of medicine. They also touch on how to be independent from your friends, finding your “people”, and how they found true, authentic happiness.

It's turning to fall. you try on a pair of jeans from last year. You're devastated when they're too tight. But hey, don't let that bring you down…take yourself shopping and buy a bigger pair of pants mama. In this episode, Kath and Em talk about their experiences with gaining healthy weight back and everything that comes with it; not only gaining weight back but gaining a life back.

In this episode, em and kath chat about the realities of going back to uni - and share some tips and experiences from starting 1st year. Yeah, yeah no one wants to talk about back to school, if it were up to us we'd make summer last forever. But, you're going to want to listen to this if you might be feeling a little uneasy about the new year just around the corner…but don't worry. You got this!!

Let's talk about eating disorders in university. Not only is it a hard time of adjustment and change, but it is one that brings along unwanted triggers, comparison games and normalized behaviours. In this episode we discuss our experiences, how to support a friend and how you can be a part of the difference to lower the number of eds.

In this episode, Kathryn shares her journey with food, exercise, gut health and much more. This episode will discuss eating disorders, exercise addiction, food and weight; if these topics trigger you, please listen to another episode