Living a Better Life

In this episode, I chat with Meaghan Grant, a doula about how doula's support birthing individuals to reach their goals. There is a spectrum of needs that are very individualistic and not everyone's needs will fit into societal “norms”, yet those individuals are still worthy of information and support. We delve into prevention and postpartum and the different lens with which we both see the world. Contact Info for Meaghan: www.torontofamilydoulas.com Instagram: @toronto_family_doulas @hamilton_family_doulas @familydoulasofottawa @birth_and_baby_talk Facebook: @TOfamilydoulas

In this podcast, I share how digestions is impacted by our nervous system, via the poly-vagal theory. I share my personal struggle with acute gastritis and how I used exercises for the nervous system, diet and manual therapy techniques to help me heal and overcome the unpleasant sensations. I introduce our new physiotherapy online group program that was born from this experience to help others. For more info and to submit a request for a call visit. ecophysio.com/group

In this episode I chat with Dr. Leigha Saunders ND, Naturopathic Doctor about all things women and sleep. We talk about how our hormones impact sleep, why so many women's sleep changes after children and what we can do to improve our sleep. We delve into the main health pillars that impact our sleep, momsomnia and her program to sleep fix sleep. Contact Info: Podcast: The Word on The Sleep (on podcast platforms) www.thesleepfix.com www.leighasaundersnd.com/call Instagram: @drleighasaundersnd

In this episode I chat with Julie Wurtele about her personal journey moving countries, changing professions and the magic of art. We chat about her personal struggles with learning and how art helped her with school and how she is now helping children academically through art. We talk how art is helping people reset, relieve stress and be calm through her mindfulness art classes, especially with the pandemic. She is also passionate about giving back to the community through her scholarship program. Contact Detail: website:  www.artfullyyou.ca Instagram: @julie.artfullyyou Facebook: @ArtfullyYou

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Erin TeWinkle ND, Naturopathic Doctor about important conversations to have with your teen not centered round sex. We chat about teen development, why they may not want to talk with their parents, how parents might approach conversations about behaviours that they wish their teens did not engage in and what are some other awkward conversations to be had. Dr. Erin TeWinkle's BIO I'm on a mission to improve teen wellness and tear down the stigma surrounding what adolescence is really all about. I am here to help families create environments where everyone thrives through this period instead of just trying to survive it.   I also work on education surrounding teens and their ever changing bodies! We deal with hormonal struggles, acne, painful periods, anxiety, depression, dieting/diet culture, and healthy weight management.   When we build the proper foundations of health they have access to health for the rest of their life.   Contact Info: Facebook Group: Connecting with Your Teen - The hows, the whys, and the in and outs! https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingresilientteenagers/ 5 Day Mini-Challenge - Connecting with your Teen http://www.drtewinkelnd.com/challenge Teen Skin Care Quiz: http://www.drtewinkelnd.com/teenskinquiz Teen Period Quickstart Guide: http://www.drtewinkelnd.com/teenperiodguide Instagram: @drtewinkel Website: www.drtewinkelnd.com

In this episode I chat with Maiya Ahluwalia a Registered Dietician about weight and health postpartum. We talk about how to be healthy, eat enough to support breastfeeding and what you can do when you need to eat on the go. We chat a bit about cooking for the family especially if you have fussy eaters. Contact Details for Maiya My website: www.nourishingbalance.ca Booking link for 1-1 services: https://p.bttr.to/3zOkSQ7 The Intuitive Living Method- Group Program: https://nourishingbalance.ca/the-intuitive-living-method/ Postpartum Snack Guide: https://nourishingbalance.ca/product/postpartum-snack-guide/ My Balanced Plate: https://nourishingbalance.ca/product-category/my-balanced-plate/ Link for Madelaine's Mini-training: How to work with Labour Pain to Have a More Positive Birth experience courses.ecophysio.com/minitraining

In this episode I chat with Julia Lagman a sleep educator about baby sleep. We talk about your options for sleep with a baby whether a crib or bed-sharing, safety precautions for safe baby sleep, and red flags to watch out for in your baby's sleep. We delve into sleep regressions, sleep training, how food affects baby sleep and so much more. About Julia: Julia Lagman is a Certified Infant Sleep Educator, a Special Education Teacher and "Mom" to a 4 year-old. She is the owner of In Touch Sleep Education. She helps parents understand their baby's sleep and know what to expect at various milestones. She equips them with practical strategies to help manage challenges that arise. Julia takes a gentle approach, always encouraging parents to be responsive to their child's needs and to trust their instincts above all.   Online Course: Safe & Sound Infant Sleep Course  Website: intouchsleep.com Instagram: instagram.com/intouchsleepeducation FREE Facebook Group for parents: In Touch Infant Sleep  

In this episode I am going to break down in simple terms how our nervous system evolved to protect us from danger over time from the perspective of the poly-vagal theory. The way we react to situations in our lives follows a hierarchy based on the level of threat. I will be outlining in simple terms how the vagus nerve is involved in our automatic reactions to circumstances and what happens if we get stuck in one response for too long. I'll be chatting about how our modern day society may be causing too much threat response and how this can contribute to many negative health outcomes. Links: www.instagram/com/madelainegolec www.instagram.com/livingabetterlifepodcast If your expecting a baby. I have a FREE mini-training on How to work with labour pain to have a more positive birth experience that teaches techniques based on the poly-vagal theory on how to create a sense of safety. Access here: https://courses.ecophysio.com/minitraining

In this episode I chat with Katie Sutherland about why it's important for us to re-claim our birth stories. We need to be able to go through our birth story, sift through the emotions and process it. Birth trauma is real, it can happen from life threatening situations or small things. What is overwhelming for one person, may not be for another. We delve how birth trauma can show up in our lives, triggers and simple, practical tips for working through triggers in the moment. We also talk about healing and community. Contact info for Katie: IG: @innerwisdommotherhood Inner Wisdom Motherhood FB group: Inner Wisdom Motherhood FB Group www.katiesutherland.com (my bodywork practice website)

In this episode I interview Katelyn Fusco about Home Births. We talk about the benefits of home birth, what you can do for pain management, what happens if something goes wrong, the most common fears and 3 main things for a successful home birth. Contact Details: Website: https://www.myhappyhomebirth.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happy-homebirth/id1446934537 Free Homebirth Resource: https://www.happyhomebirthacademy.com/essential-homebirth-checklist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyhomebirthpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happyhomebirthpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyhomebirth

In this episode I chat with Kate Vazquez about estrogen dominance. What is it? How can you develop estrogen dominance, the signs and symptoms and of course what you can do about it. Can birth control cause it or cure it? About Kate: Kate Vazquez is a Functional Medicine Physician Assistant, Estrogen Dominance Expert, and founder of Radiant Health. She loves helping women reclaim their health and vitality alongside her husband by uncovering the imbalances in their bodies from gut health to hormones and helping them to create a life by design that they love living, leaving them empowered to take their health into their own hands. After working with many women and her own personal health issues, Kate discovered many factors that were contributing to debilitating symptoms that were affecting the quality of our lives. She created an online course, The Estrogen Reset to create awareness of this issue, so women can learn how to naturally balance their hormones and work with their cycles to enjoy happy periods. She is also on a mission to teach women how to reconnect to themselves within, use their cycle as their superpower, and really tap into their feminine energy at their highest level. Contact Details and Coupon for listeners: The Estrogen Reset: https://www.yourradianthealth.com/estrogen-reset-course/ Use code "betterlife" for $50 off. Website: https://www.yourradianthealth.com

In this episode I chat with Kyleigh Banks about how giving birth is not a medical condition or event. We get into discussions about undisturbed birth, how to decide to do or not to do a medical intervention, are all interventions needed or required. Should there be standard procedure when it comes to giving birth in hospital and how can a new mom build more confidence in her ability to birth. Contact Info for Kyleigh: Register for the FREE masterclass on July 21st: www.theautonomymommy.com/register Enroll in Autonomous Birth Academy before July 22nd at 9pm EST: www.theautonomymommy.com/enroll Find Kyleigh on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theautonomymommy

In this episode I chat with Mira Mistry about her personal journey with a health issue and how it lead her to yoga as a means of living and taking her health into her own hands. We dive how yoga and movement has helped her and how we can begin to form healthier habits. Follow Mira on Instagram here: @movementwithmira

In this podcast I interview Joanna Struiksma-Facey and Cyntia Apps about their upcoming cook book. But of course it's more than just a Northern European Pastry cookbook, it's an experience. We dive into European culture, how pastries bring people together, how cooking is a way to hand down knowledge and culture. Contact info: https://brightspotbakeshop.com/index.html https://www.facebook.com/brightspotbakeshop https://www.instagram.com/brightspotbakeshop/ www.cyntiaappsphotography.com https://www.facebook.com/cyntiaappsphotography https://www.instagram.com/cyntiaappslifestyle/

In this episode I chat with Shanda Hunter-Trottier, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) about what SLP is, who could benefit and what its all about. We talk about what happens when speech or language runs into problems, we talk about how individuals can improve their speaking or voice, how transgender may use this serve for their voice. Then we dive into swallowing and how you test this, how you can improve swallowing and so much more. Contact Info: S. L. Hunter SpeechWorks 5195 Harvester Road Unit #4B Burlington, ON L7L 6E9 (905) 637-5522 Grimsby satellite office is at: 16 Mountain St. Grimsby, ON L3M 3J8 Website: www.slhunterspeechworks.com Instagram: slhspeechworks Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slhunterspeechworks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/S-L-Hunter-Speechworks-163871570347814/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SLHSpeechWorks

In this episode I interview sisters, Dr. Nicole Sandilands ND and Dr. Natalie McCulloch ND, Naturopathic Doctors about how to thrive postpartum. We talk about how do you know if your tiredness is just from lack of sleep or if there is something happening with the body? They highlight important bloodwork that all new moms should have assessed. We dive into navigating postpartum in a pandemic and tips to make things easier. Contact Info: Instagram: @dr_nic_and_nat The link for wild mama's information is https://wild-mama.dnhc.ca/wild-mama the link for post partum blood work is https://post-partum-labguide.dnhc.ca/opt-in Clinic website is www.dnhc.ca

In this episode I chat with Dr. Elena Krasnov, ND, Naturopathic Doctor about detoxification. What is it, why we need to do it, how often and the methods of appropriately detoxifying. Contact: My website is www.naturopathyclinic.com instagram: drelenakrasnov facebook : @TorontoNaturopathicClinic

In this episode I chat with Dr. Kate Hazlitt, ND Naturopathic Doctor about burnout. We chat about what are the signs of burnout, what the consequences are of not addressing burnout from a root cause and is burnout a sign of addiction? We then delve into how to address burnout from a 12 step process. Contact Info: Instagram @drkatehazlittnd website:  www.goodearthcentre.com

In this episode I chat with Angela Ward, a registered nurse from the US about her work with psychedelics for mental health, specifically ketamine. This is a booming area of research and I wanted to talk with someone specifically trained in this area. Bio and Contact info: The psychedelic renaissance is taking the world by storm. With exciting evidence coming out of clinical trials, and anecdotal information of people experiencing powerful transformation, how best might a person explore this territory? How might clinicians best support their patients interested in pursuing this healing modality? As a Registered Nurse, Transformational Coach, and "Soul Midwife", Angela Ward of Guardian at the Gateway brings a unique blend of nursing care and psychedelic-assisted therapy, developed over her years at the bedside, and honed by over 400 hours providing ketamine-assisted therapy and coaching to her clients. Originally a Labor and Delivery nurse, she has dedicated her career to bringing safe and legal psychedelic medicine in order to help people heal in a deep way. She has many hours logged supporting people through expanded states of consciousness, as well as extensive training with psychedelic-assisted therapy, including: Synthesis Institute Psychedelic Practitioners Training (2021-present) The California Institute of Integral Studies Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and Research (2017) The Ketamine Training Center (2018) The Orenda Institute's Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (2018) LINKS: https://www.instagram.com/guardian_at_the_gateway FB Page https://www.facebook.com/AngelaVirola ClubHouse: @AngelaGuardian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guardian-at-the-gateway Website: www.guardinggateways.com

In this episode I chat with Dr. Polina Mak, ND Naturopathic doctor about bloating. What is it, what's happening inside our body, why does bloating happen, what tests can be done to find the cause and how can we alleviate it. Contact Details below: Freebie: https://www.polinamak.com/eliminationdiet Social: IG, FB, Twitter @drpolinamak Web: www.polinamak.com Fb Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fromthegutcommunity FREE Mini-Training: How to Work With Labour Pain To Have A Positive Birth Experience : https://courses.ecophysio.com/minitraining

In this episode I chat with Dr. Ellen Wong, ND, Naturopathic Doctor about high functioning anxiety (HFA). HFA is not typically diagnosed as anxiety and the individual experiencing it is not having any disruption in their work or daily routines. Someone with HFA from the outside actually looks successful, like they have it all together but inside they are experiencing perfectionism, lots of negative self talk and possibly an inability to slow down. So what is HFA and what can be done about it? Tune in to find out. Bio: After years of living with high-functioning anxiety, Ellen eventually reached a tipping point after two hospitalizations related to burn out. Although she appeared like she "had it all together", she struggled internally with negative self-talk, perfectionism and overthinking. Determined to find a solution to high-functioning anxiety, Ellen combined her clinical expertise, love for women's psychology and even travelled to the happiest countries on earth to learn about happiness. As a Naturopathic Doctor, Self-Talk Transformologist®, and founder of The Joy Avenue, Ellen works with women who feel overwhelmed and anxious and are ready to stop their negative self-talk to create space for joy in their lives. But what she's most passionate about is helping women prioritize their health and happiness as much as their success. Website: https://www.thejoyavenue.com IG: @thejoyavenue Download link: 10 Steps To Stop Your Negative Self-Talk https://unique-author-9801.ck.page/stopnegativeselftalk FREE Mini-Training: How to Work With Labour Pain To Have A Positive Birth Experience : https://courses.ecophysio.com/minitraining

In this episode I chat with Dr. Kim Bretz ND, Naturopathic Doctor about gut health. We dive really deep in this episode about the gut microbiome and its purpose, how do we know if our gut is under distress and why even healthy food can cause us problems. We chat about ways the gut gets into trouble and how do we make our way back to living and eating without pain. Contact Info: drkimbretznd@yahoo.ca instagram.com/drkimbretznd https://www.facebook.com/FundamentalsOfHealth For practitioners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutincubator FREE Mini-Training: How to Work With Labour Pain To Have A Positive Birth Experience : https://courses.ecophysio.com/minitraining

In this episode I chat with Dr. Kaylee Alton ND, Naturopathic Doctor about one to one coaching. What is one to one coaching, how is that different than regular visits with a naturopath, what are the benefits and how can coaching enhance results. We talk about her specific approach to helping people get better with their gut health and we also dive into group coaching model of care, specifically for anxiety. Contact Details: https://www.makecare.co/ Instagram : @drkayleend Facebook: @drkayleend  

In this episode I chat with Jess Sherman about raising resilient children and falling back in love with parenting. We delve into how do we know if our kids are having a bad day or two versus actually struggling, what are some signs our kids may be struggling and what can we do to help our kids be more resilient. Contact for Jess Sherman https://www.jesssherman.com/blog/The-Four-Pillars-Of-Resilience https://www.jesssherman.com/lm-4-pillars https://www.jesssherman.com/Breakfast-Forumula  

In this episode I chat with April Terreau about empowered sexuality and her upcoming summit. We chat about why it's so difficult for women to  embrace and explore their sexuality, what happens when we suppress it, and the benefits of tapping into it. We talk about the speakers and workshops and how to have fun exploring your own sexuality. Details and links: Summit website: www.empoweredsexualitysummit.com Sacred Sisterhood of Sexuality website: https://tinyurl.com/ssstrt Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sacredsofs Email: sacredsisterhoodofsexuality@gmail.com

In this episode I chat with Melissa Biscardi, a registered nurse and manual osteopath about concussion and post-concussion management. Her clinical area of practice is concussion and brain optimization. She calls herself a Brain Crusader and it is her mission to help as many people as possible reclaim their brain health and live happy, long and sharp as a tack lives. We talk about what a concussion is, what is post-concussion syndrome, what happens in the body when you have a concussion, what to do to treat a concussion, what not to do and long term recovery. Contact Details: www.rehablab.ca @the.rehab.lab www.braintoolkit.ca @braintoolkit

In this episode I chat about my mission to help moms-to-be realize their inner power and potential to labour, birth and recover. I believe we all have a super-power inside us waiting to be discovered. With the right knowledge, training and guidance, anyone can unleash their superpower. I chat about the impact guides had on my pregnancy journey. I chat about some of my challenges and how I overcame them. I talk about uncertainty, fear and worry and how it can impact our body and mind. To access my FREE 5 Tips to a Better Birth Experience. Click this link https://courses.ecophysio.com/betterbirth

I this episode, I chat with Karla and Megan about areas of health practice that may need improvement. We chat about patient education and are we really doing a good job of ensuring our clients understand what we are telling them. Do we as practitioners reflect on our practice and unsure we deliver information in various ways. How good are we as practitioner with elevating our client's health literacy and is that something we need to focus on? We have a great back and forth discussion on how we can elevate the profession of physical therapy and so much more. Contact Info: Instagram: @physiosage Facebook Page: PhysioSage Facebook Group: Physiosage Patient Educator Project Website: PhysioSage.org Email: hello@physiosage.org 1. Be a Beta Tester for PhysioSage: Use this link to purchase our "Make Your Con Ed Count" workbook and Transformation Call for 50% off! We want your feedback on our newest product and want to give you 50% off in the process. 2. Make Your Con Ed Count : Follow this link to level up your continuing education courses with step by step instructions on what to do before, during, and after your course to make sure the information becomes a part of your practice.  

In this episode I chat with Melissa, Wong, physiotherapist about her pregnancy journey, what she did to prepare for labour and birth, how things changed during labour and ended in a c-section and how recovery has been going. We also chat about the importance of postpartum parental support especially being a new parent in a pandemic. Contact Info: Https://markhampelvichealth.com https://www.instagram.com/markhampelvichealth/ Https://facebook.com/markhampelvichealth Support Group: https://p.bttr.to/3uvUFUA

In this episode, I interview Dr. Emily Lipinski, ND, Naturopathic Doctor about all things thyroid, especially hypothyroidism. We talk about what the thyroid is, it's function, what happens when things go wrong, why the tests don't always diagnose you right away and things you can be doing to support your thyroid. Contact Details for Dr. Emily Lipinski ND www.emilylipinski.com @drlipinski instagram

In this episode I chat with Rhowena Adolfo Patel about Healing Mama Co and the parental support bags they have created to support the moms and partners in labour, birth and postpartum. We go through the items you may not have thought of needing but are so helpful for for mom and partners. We also chat about parental showers and registry. It's like a baby shower but the products and supplies are for the parents. Contact info for Healing Mama Co USA - https://healingmamaco.com/ CANADA - https://healingmamaco.ca/ HEALING MAMA™ FUNDRAISING PAGE: https://ifundwomen.com/projects/healing-mamatm-co

In this episode I interview doula and co-owner of Helping Hands Doula, Kristi Clements about how doula care has changed since covid, the benefits of doula care during covid and when/why you might want a doula. We talk about a variety of services that are now available virtually and why they are important and how they work virtually. https://www.helpinghandsdoula.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HelpingHandsDoulas https://www.instagram.com/helpinghandsdoula/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7chWf2Jn7BRNkEJGb4lWvg

In this episode I interview Dr. Angela Cortal ND, Naturopathic Doctor about women’s joint health, osteoarthritis and tendinopathies. We talk about how nutrition and hormones impacts of healing and the aging or regeneration of our joints and tissues. We talk about pain medications, supplements and regenerative injection therapies. Contact Info for Dr. Angela Cortal We have a special coupon code: BETTERLIFE. This code will allow you to access the VIP Tier of Dr. Angela's Foundations of Resilience course at the Intro Tier price (a savings of $70) starting March 1, 2021. Foundations of Resilience: https://www.drcortal.com/foundations.html Main Website: https://www.drcortal.com/ 7 Hidden Causes of Joint Pain Checklist: https://www.drcortal.com/causes.html Amazon Book Younger Joints Today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CX8D9XQ Bio: Dr. Angela is an Oregon-based Naturopathic Doctor who has made it her mission to change how we approach and treat chronic joint pain by reversing the causes of arthritis, one joint at a time. She is passionate about this topic because of her own history with a debilitating knee injury that caused years of chronic pain, feeling stuck, and feeling like she was out of options. Through her clinical practice, best selling book, and online education, she teaches her patients and the public her framework for looking at and treating chronic joint issues using a root-cause approach. Her goal is to help everyone experiencing chronic joint pain to get healing, moving, and feeling their best as Dr. Angela has done for herself and thousands of her patients.    

In this episode I chat with fellow physiotherapist Chana Ross about virtual physiotherapy. We talk about the challenges we faced at the beginning of the pandemic making the transition and why we continue to offer virtual services. We chat about why many manual physiotherapists didn't make the transition or stick with virtual as an additional offering. We talk about the key barriers to doing virtual and how they can be overcome. To connect with Chana Link to Course: https://linktr.ee/vitalphysiotherapyandwellness Website: https://vitalphysiotherapy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalphysiotherapyandwellness/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vitalphysiotherapytoronto/  

In this episode I invited previous guest, Physiotherapist, Melanie Sutherland back to the show to talk about community as medicine. We talk about why we as women needs and deserve community, not just for our own health but the health of our communities. We talk about the health consequences of social isolation, what social isolation can look like and what the health benefits are in community focused medicine. We talk about her new project, The Wild Collective and what it is all about. Contact info: https://bodycotoronto.com https://www.facebook.com/bodycotoronto https://www.facebook.com/groups/BodyCoCollective https://www.instagram.com/bodycotoronto https://www.twitter.com/bodycotoronto

In this episode I interview Dr. Lisa Holland PT about an alternative perspective to the Lady Boss narrative. We chat about how this narrative of being like men in business isn’t serving us in the highest purpose. We chat about how women can show up that honours our differences/similarities without forcing us to fit into an existing model. How we can use our biology, hormones and physiology to help us make better decisions and time our projects for greater success. Contact details for Dr. Lisa Www.Drlisahollandpt.com www.Theevolvinghuman.org https://owningherhealth.libsyn.com  

In this episode I interview Vera Cheng a psychotherapist with a personal history of mental health struggles which has turned into a passion for helping others and fostering more self compassion. She chats about her experience coming from an Asian culture and how that impacted her journey. Contact Details for Vera: www.talktherapywithvera.com www.facebook.com/talktherapy.with.vera www.instagram.com/talktherapy.with.vera

In this episode I chat with Dr. Antoinette Falco ND, Naturopathic Doctor about FAM: The fertility awareness method and how this method can be used to help women get off birth control, prevent pregnancy and or to get pregnant. Links to find Dr. Falco: www.antoinettefalco.com IG: @drantoinettefalco Podcast: https://anchor.fm/hormoneheartbeatpodcast

In this podcast I interview Scotty Butcher about strength training and where/how mindfulness could be incorporated. We delve into first how he got into strength training, we chat about strength training in the older population then dive into his ideas about mindfulness and where it might fit in the context of optimizing strength training. Contact details for Scotty www.TheStrengthJedi.com www.Facebook.com/Dr.ScottyButcher www.Instagram.com/TheStrengthJedi https://twitter.com/TheStrengthJedi

In this podcast I interview Reena Parekh to get a better understanding of the impact of cultural under-representation in fitness, motherhood and pelvic health. We chat about her experience becoming a fitness instructor, her struggles with post partum mental health, we also chat about diet and bounce back culture. Contact Info for Reena Reena Parekh, Founder + Head Coach web: www.reenaparekh.com instagram: @itsreenaparekh / https://www.instagram.com/itsreenaparekh/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reenapfit youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ReenaParekhFitness

In this episode I interview Sue McCarroll about pilates. We chat about what pilates is, benefits of pilates and common myths. We also delve into nutrition, diet culture and personal development as part of a holistic perspective on being well. Contact Detail for Sue Instagram: @opal_wellness_studio, @well_2_you Facebook: Sue McCarroll Pilates Website: www.opalwellnessstudio.com

In this episode I interview Michelle to learn about her journey with pelvic pain. She shares with us her early experiences in the medical system, how she learned to advocate for herself, keep records of her health journey and who are the practitioners on her team currently. We chat about forums, helpful programs and how language makes an impact. Contact info for Michelle www.thehappypelvis.ca Vulvodynia and Pelvic Pain Resource Guide: https://thehappypelvis.ca/pelvic-pain-resource-guide/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.happy.pelvis FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheHappyPelvis

In this episode I interview Ro Sanchez about self care in a way you may not have thought of. We delve into self sexual exploration as a form of self care, self-discovery and self love from the female perspective. We talk about the benefits of sexual wellness and orgasms, how self exploration benefits partners and where to begin if you have never done it. We talk about why female sexual health matters, whether you are cis gender or identify as a female. It’s a fun chat as we delve into a topic that is becoming less taboo. Contact Details for Ro Instagram - @she.slips Facebook - @she.slips Girlfriend Kingdom Private FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlfriendkingdom Website - sheslips.net eBook, The Ultimate Guide to Real Orgasms

In this episode I chat with Dr. Stephanie Newman a Clinical Psychologist about anxiety. She defines what it is, the different types, how it might manifest, why uncertainty and disruption cause and anxiety and most importantly what we can do about it. Stephanie Newman, Ph.D., a psychoanalyst/psychologist/author and public speaker has practiced in New York over 25 years, treating adults/adolescents and families struggling with anxiety, depression, workplace concerns and more recently Covid-19 stress. Her new novel, BARBARIANS AT THE PTA, explores bullying and quickly became an Amazon best-seller in multiple categories. Set in a wealthy NY suburb, the novel features cliques, cyberbullying, anxiety, eating disorders, and parenting as a contact sport. Think “Desperate Housewives meets Mean Girls.” Her website is: https://psychotherapistnextdoor.com/ Twitter and Instagram: @Snewmanphd Facebook: Barbarians At The PTA

In this episode I interview Sarah Casper about how she approaches teaching kids about consent. We chat about how you talk to a 6 year old versus a 14-15 year old about consent. We define what consent is, the components of comprehensive consent, how to respond to rejection and how to reject requests respectfully and so much more. Contact Details for Sarah: Website: https://comprehensiveconsent.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comprehensiveconsent/

In this episode I interview Brittany Scott a pre-post pregnancy fitness coach about exercise during pregnancy, we tackle the bouncing back mentality after birth, maternal mental health and how to reach your fitness goals in a more holistic way. Contact Info for Brittany: Website: www.momgetsmoxie.com Instagram: @momgetsmoxie Facebook: Facebook.com/momgetsmoxie

In this episode I interview Dr. Amanda Seavey, a Clinical Psychologist about the behavioural approach to treating insomnia. We talk about why sleep is so important, what happens when we don’t get enough sleep, how you can develop insomnia and of course what you can do to sleep better. Contact info for Dr. Amanda Seavey Claritypsychologync.com Instagram: @raleighpsychwell

In this episode I interview Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed an Osteopathic Doctor about painful sex and we even delve into persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD). We talk about why women should seek help with sexual pain, why sexual pain can happen, medical management of painful sex and so much more. Website Www.pelvicrehabilitation.com Instagram @drtayahmed Facebook https://www.facebook.com/804267583107989/

In this episode I interview Natalie Merritt-Broderick about creativity. We chat about the benefits of giving yourself time to be creative, how to be creative when your not artistic and how creativity can teach you important lessons on life. We had a lot of fun with this podcast and hope it inspires you to unleash your creative side and have fun. Where to follow Natalie: https://www.facebook.com/LetItPourCreations https://www.facebook.com/ICreateToMotivate

In this episode I interview Sara Povey a therapist from California about EMDR which stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. This is a therapeutic technique for treating trauma. We dive into what it is, how it works, what a treatment sessions looks like, what people can expect and other techniques she utilizes to help people get better and feel safe. Find a Therapist near you: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/ontario?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuL_8BRCXARIsAGiC51CanAQ7_4AkOXentNKn7ZcNn5Mdlz03LYYEC617rhGgIu-YomRvrHkaAuGPEALw_wcB EMDR resources, courses and trainings https://www.emdr-training.net/ Contact Info for Sara: Website: https://www.empowertherapyandcoaching.com/ Instagram: @empower.therapyandcoaching Facebook: Empower Therapy and Coaching Podcast: Empower Therapy and Coaching Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sara-povey-long-beach-ca/492021

In this episode I sit down to chat with my mom about her experience living in Poland during communism and what it was like to flee to another country, stay in a refugee camp and ultimately end up in Canada.