Fresh Insight Podcast

In this podcast episode, psychotherapist, nutritionist, and host Kristina Virro interviews 25-year-old Canadian actor Alexandra Beaton, known for her lead role in the teen drama The Next Step, The Cheerleader Escort, 300 and more. In this candid conversation, Alexandra shares how being an actor has affected her ability to navigate difficult emotions, compartmentalize criticism, and more.

In this episode, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Kristina Virro gives some tough love about some of the frustrating habits people engage in when trying to become healthier, and how it's stopping them from reaching their goals. Music provided by BenSound.

Registered Holistic Nutritionist and soon-to-be psychotherapist Kristina Virro share some tips and tricks on how to connect with like-minded people and form new friendships in adulthood.

Registered Holistic Nutritionist and soon-to-be psychotherapist Kristina Virro reflect on what has changed as she's grown up and how it has impacted her life.

While dermatologists might say that diet and acne aren't related, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Kristina Virro has a different opinion. Citing scientific research and firsthand experience with acne, she provides tips and tricks for improving your acne through your diet.

Registered Holistic Nutritionist and therapist-in-training Kristina Virro explores why you might find yourself in a funk sometimes—and how you can get out of it.

Some people say it's a magic drink. Others say you should stay away from it at all costs. So, who's right in the coffee debate? Registered Holistic Nutritionist Kristina Virro uses scientific research to explore this controversial health question.

In today's podcast, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and published journalist Kristina Virro gets personal about things she wish she could tell her younger self - and why.

There's nothing worse than having to throw out precious groceries simply because they spoiled before you could eat them. In today's episode, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and published journalist Kristina Virro explains tips and tricks for making those hard-earned groceries last as long as possible.

Are you doing crunches every day yet not seeing any signs of a sick pack? Well, you probably need to listen to this podcast. Registered Holistic Nutritionist and published journalist Kristina Virro discusses strategies to help trim that belly fat so you can see those abs coming through.

Sometimes it feels like peoples' lives are just so much more put together than our own, making it all-too-easy to start comparing ourselves to everyone around us. In this podcast, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and soon-to-be psychotherapist Kristina Virro explains some tips and tools to stop yourself from engaging in this unhealthy habit.

If you aren't currently experiencing a mental health concern yourself, it's very likely that you know someone who is. And yet, sometimes it can be difficult to know what to do or say to help someone who might need our support. In this podcast, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and soon-to-be psychotherapist Kristina Virro explores some tips on how to walk alongside friends, families, partners, and others in your life who might need a helping hand.

Your jeans are starting to feel a little snug, you're feeling a bit more lethargic than usual, and you don't feel as confident in your skin as you once did. So, you consider the idea of toning up to feel a bit better. So, should you focus more on what you're eating or hitting the gym more to lose that extra weight? Registered Holistic Nutritionist Kristina Virro provides some insight.

One of the struggles that often comes with being healthy is the social pressures and judgments that surround you. Registered Holistic Nutritionist and soon-to-be psychotherapist Kristina Virro explores what to do in the face of diet saboteurs.

Those who "go Paleo" or follow the Atkins diet say that consuming low carbohydrates is the key to losing weight, but is this really true? Registered Holistic Nutritionist and published journalist Kristina Virro unpacks this very question in this myth-busting podcast.

We've all been there: Despite our intentions to be healthier, we somehow find ourselves munching away at microwave popcorn in front of the TV night after night. While some of our snacking comes from physiological urges, our mental health could also be responsible. Registered Holistic Nutritionist and published journalist Kristina Virro explores.

The word "fat" can conjure up negative emotions in many of us, which is hardly surprising given that for years, magazines and food companies have been obsessing over low-fat diets. But is fat really anything to be so afraid of? Registered Holistic Nutritionist and published journalist Kristina Virro explores.

It is so easy to become overwhelmed with what to look for in a multivitamin given all of the options that exist today. And do you even need a multivitamin ever? In this podcast, Kristina paired up with guest blogger Holly Bradich, who is attaining her Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition to answer some of the most common questions surrounding multis.

We hear the same advice time and time again: You need to reduce stress levels. But how, exactly, do we go about doing this? Kristina Virro, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and former published journalist, dives into the topic.

Being healthy can seem very daunting sometimes, but fear not! Registered Holistic Nutritionist Kristina Virro reveals 10 simple things you can do that require practically zero time or energy, yet can help improve your health tremendously.

It's no question that the majority of North Americans have a fat phobia that causes them to run towards low- and non-fat products at the grocery story. But what if saturated fat isn't as bad as you might think? Registered Holistic Nutritionist Kristina Virro looks at what the science says about this highly controversial topic.

More than a third of adults aren't getting enough sleep on a regular basis according to the Centre of Disease Control and Prevention. While there are countless over-the-counter sleeping pills one could take for a "quick fix," Registered Holistic Nutritionist and published journalist Kristina Virro looks into natural fixes to help you go to sleep easier, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling rejuvenated.

Research states that resilience is one of the key predictors of whether or not someone can overcome their obstacles in the world of mental health. In this episode, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and soon-to-be psychotherapist Kristina Virro explores how you can increase your resilience and bounce back from setbacks quicker than ever.

They're calorie-free yet able to sweeten drinks, baked goods, and everything in between. But are artificial sweeteners doing more harm to our bodies than good? Registered Holistic Nutritionist and published journalist Kristina Virro turns to research to find the answer.

Registered Holistic Nutritionist & published journalist Kristina Virro highlights simple yet effective ways to slash calories from your day to help your weight loss goals.

Registered Holistic Nutritionist & published journalist Kristina Virro reveals the plethora of "health foods" that are packed with more sugar than some of your favourite candy bars! Listen to this podcast to learn how to make smarter choices and reduce your waistline.

In this podcast, Kristina Virro of Fresh-Insight delves into some of the many negative health effects of sugar while citing scientific research.