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GIRL TALK with Ashley: Motherhood, Hypothyroidism, Betty Squad, and all things TriLife   Episode 37: Show Notes.   It is humbling to learn a new skill, especially when you are an adult! Our guest today took on the challenge of learning how to swim, from zero to triathlete distances, as an adult. Today I sat down with Ashley, who is also a member of the Betty Squad and is truly inspiring and motivating. I definitely suggest you go and check out her Instagram feed (@tri_mom_of4). She is an athlete, triathlete, art teacher, wife, and mom to four! Today, Ashley shares how she manages to live with an autoimmune disease, something we connected on personally, all the while being a mom of four, and tackling the training for a variety of triathlon distances. She also goes into what it means to be part of the Betty Squad and shares her why she races, levels up, and pushes herself to accomplish the sporting endeavours she signs up for. You don't want to miss out, so tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   Ashley time with the Betty Squad and how she became involved in sports. The story about learning to swim as an adult in preparation for triathlons. Ashley's inspiration and motivation to complete triathlons and other sports endeavours. How Ashley manages life and training, living with hypothyroidism. The key role that nutrition plays in her navigating life with an autoimmune disease. Ashley shares what her year looks like with regard to races. Systems she uses to help with her training: Tridot and TrainingPeaks. Ashley's preference in race distances. What it means to her to be part of the Betty Squad. Her central why: why she races, levels up, and pushes herself.   Tweetables:   “Staying consistent and putting in the time and effort really pays off in the long run!” — Ashley [0:07:48]   “I think diet and sleep, and all those little pieces together helps me to keep my energy up and keep moving — and feeling like I actually am me! I think with hypothyroidism you don't actually feel like yourself when you go through really low lows and your numbers are off. It's like an out of body experience.” — Ashley [0:09:20]   “There is definitely something I've learned at every race — which was fun and that was motivating right there, to just keep at it and think about what I would learn today.” — Ashley [0:16:32]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Ashley on Instagram Betty Designs Betty Squad Tridot TrainingPeaks Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram

Beyond the Physical. A Dive into Mental Training with Mental Performance Coach Michelle Newton   Episode 36: Show Notes Our society has an obsession with winning, but that's not what sport should be about. It should be about showing up, putting in your best effort, and pushing your own boundaries, no matter what level you are competing at. In today's episode, I'm joined by mental performance coach, Michelle Newton, who knows from personal experience how debilitating a negative head game can be. The mindset struggles that she was able to overcome inspired her to support others in the same way, and this led her to found Momentum Sport. Challenges are inevitable, but if you can learn to focus on what you can control (your attitude and effort level) rather than what you can't (the outcome), you will begin to see that the journey is much more important than how quickly you cross the finish line. Key Points From This Episode:   Introducing today's guest, Michelle Newton, founder of Momentum Sport.  The many sports that Michelle takes part in. Michelle's personal battle of overcoming a negative mindset. The success that Michelle saw when she began using visualization techniques. The problem with placing too much emphasis on winning, and what you should be focusing on instead.   Lessons from an iconic American coach. The lack of mental performance coaching that was available when Michelle was growing up. The power that sport holds in terms of personal development. The increased interest in mental coaching, and the gender split of Michelle's clients. Michelle shares an example that highlights the value of mental performance coaching. What a session with Michelle will generally involve (although it will be tailored to each individual). The importance of learning to be present in the moment.   Tweetables:   “My history and the suffering I endured because of a weak head game really piqued my interest in [mental performance coaching].” — Michelle Newton [0:04:27]   “In our society, we are very much of the mindset win and results and outcome. You want that in the back of your mind, but you won't want that to govern your performance on game day.” — Michelle Newton [0:06:48]   “Showing up, staying a little longer for practice, being prepared, putting in the effort; those are the things we should focus on and those are the things completely within the athletes' control.” — Michelle Newton [0:10:53]  “I don't think it matters what level you're at. What matters is your commitment to having a strong head game.” — Michelle Newton [0:16:44]  “Challenge is in our lives. It's not going away. As the stakes get higher, the challenges get greater, and that's awesome. The suffering is optional.” — Michelle Newton [0:16:58]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Michelle Newton on LinkedIn Michelle Newton on Instagram Momentum Sport Momentum Sport Email Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram

Bringing the Awareness for Women in Sport with Sara Gross   Episode 35: Show Notes   We've come a long way from the days when women were barred from entering sports arenas, but the fact that today, girls drop out of sport at twice the rate of boys, and only 6% of exercise research is female specific, is proof that we haven't come far enough. Today's guest is on a mission to change that! After 14 years as a professional triathlete, Sara Gross channeled her competitive energy into the building of Feisty Media, a company which is cultivating an empowering culture for active women. Tune in today to hear Sara's journey from academic to Ironwoman to business owner, and how she is giving female athletes access to invaluable knowledge, resources, and opportunities to help them thrive in their sports!     Key Points From This Episode:   Sara shares what her diverse career path has looked like.  The goal of Sara's company, Feisty Media.  How the sports industry treated women in the past. Statistics which show how the pandemic has affected girls more negatively than boys with regard to sport. The lack of opportunities and resources available for girls in sport. Sara tells the Feisty Media founding story, and explains the various branches of work that they do. Examples which highlight how women have been neglected in sports research and product development. What you can expect from the upcoming Feisty Media summit.  Sara's journey as a professional triathlete.  Exercise that Sara has been doing since she stopped competing in triathlons. Examples of what Sara wishes she had known when she was a professional athlete. Common issues experienced by female athletes, and how Sara is working to eradicate these.  Exciting plans Sara has for the future of Feisty Media.   Tweetables:   “Our goal [at Feisty Media] is to create an empowering culture for active women.” — @saragross [0:01:43]   “Girls drop out of sport at twice the rate of boys. There's stats coming out of the pandemic that are showing that 25% of girls that were in sport before COVID are not likely to go back, whereas the stats for boys is only 10%.” — @saragross [0:03:59]   “We receive this messaging that we're supposed to be smaller and eat less. Let's just eat so that our bodies can live well, so that we can feel strong and good and do the things that we love. That's what I want.” — @saragross [0:25:04]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Sara Gross on LinkedIn Sara Gross on Instagram Sara Gross on Facebook Feisty Media Feisty Media on LinkedIn Feisty Media on Instagram Feisty Media on Twitter Feisty Media on Facebook  Feisty Media on YouTube Feisty Women's Performance Summit Amelia Boone Alison Desir Lael Wilcox Dr. Stacy Sims Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram

It's Been a Minute   Episode 34: Show Notes   There's a lot of heaviness in the world right now, and I've been trying to be intentional about doing things that bring me joy. This podcast is one of them, and I hope the upcoming episodes with inspiring women can bring some joy into your life too!    Key Points From This Episode:   Welcome back, listeners! Some of the things that are bringing me joy right now.  Heaviness that many people are experiencing at the moment. What I hope this podcast will add to your life over the coming weeks!    Tweetables:   “The last month or so I've really been trying to lean into things that bring me joy.” —  Britt Anderson [0:01:01]   “If you're feeling stuck or ‘blah,' just know that you are not alone.” —  Britt Anderson [0:03:01]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram

TMSS 33 Show Notes 39 Things I've Learnt in 39 Years. Points and Perspectives. Episode 33: Show Notes They say self-reflection and knowing yourself is the starting point for all wisdom, and today's Mom Sweat Sanity offering is a special installment where our host, Britt Anderson, gets real and honest with 39 things she's learned in her 39 years on earth! This bite-sized episode is overflowing with personal reflections and insights on how to curate an internal and external world that honors us and those we surround ourselves with. Britt shares some ways we can be intentional with how we show up in the world through our thoughts, boundaries, actions, and reactions, and you'll hear a much-needed reminder that self-love, self-respect, and self- confidence trump everything else. Listen in for a moving story of a time when Brit and her partner learned that there is only this moment and this one day, and the powerful understanding that fear is a reaction but courage is a decision. Plus, Britt shares some hard- won insights on dealing with change, goal-setting, the gold hidden in the journey on the way to your goals, traveling, and so much more! Press play and gift yourself a gentle moment of inspiring clarity with us today. Key Points From This Episode: ●  Introducing today's topic in anticipation of Britt's 40th birthday: 39 things from 39 years! ●  How self-respect, self-love, and self-confidence trump all. ●  Hearing about Britt's 'why' and the importance of communication and connection. ●  Finding grace in the hard seasons, and coming back to a self-empowered mindset. ●  The importance of surrounding yourself with people who love, support, and challenge you. ●  You are bigger than a number on a scale or a list or your age; this is your life and you define yourself! ●  Releasing the things, people, and relationships that no longer honor your authenticity. ●  Talking about how you are allowed to change your mind. ●  Travel, travel, travel! ●  Britt shares a personal story where she realized that one day is all that matters. ●  Her approach to learning, setting goals, and where the gold is in these journeys. ●  Dropping expectations; how we create our own suffering by trying to control others. ●  How fear is a reaction but courage is a decision. ●  Some reflections on the choice of happiness. ●  Moving your body and climbing that mountain for the view; it's always worth it! ●  Hear about leaning into your knowledge and trusting that your truth is enough. ●  Telling the truth so you don't have to worry about which truth you may have told. ●  Britt's advice on dealing with the unplanned and unexpected. Tweetables: “Self-respect, self-love and self-confidence trumps all.” — Britt Anderson [0:01:51] © 2021 Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast 1 TMSS 33 Show Notes “Life can be hard and it can seem unfair. Look for the grace, it will be there.” — Britt Anderson [0:03:03] “One of the best investments for growth, learning, and appreciation: travel.” — Britt Anderson [0:05:15] “Investing in yourself is never selfish.” — Britt Anderson [0:07:32] “Set goals. Not only the achievement of those goals will teach you; the road to that goal will be the biggest journey. That road may change, and in the end that goal may change because of the road you were on.” — Britt Anderson [0:07:42] “Just because something isn't always enjoyable, does not mean it's not worth doing.” — Britt Anderson [0:09:55] “The time will pass anyways. Make sure it passes doing the things [that] you want to do.” — Britt Anderson [0:11:09] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram © 2021 Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast 2

TMSS 32 Show Notes Breakneck Booty with Shelby Kennedy: How YOU Can Prioritize Your Health and Wellness from Home with 19 Simple, No Equipment Necessary, Steps! Episode 32: Show Notes We've all said it - there aren't enough hours in the day. Between work, family, and the bazillion things on that never-ending to-do list, the modern woman's days can easily slip away in a rush of caring for everyone else but ourselves. And, while we know that carving out time to take care of your body is about more than fitness, who honestly has the motivation or finances to spend hours in the gym? Powerhouse Shelby Kennedy believes we all deserve time to honor our bodies and feel empowered about prioritizing ourselves, without having to break the bank or restructure our whole day. Today we are thrilled to have her back on the show to celebrate the launch of her book which tells you how to do exactly that! Breakneck Booty: The 19 Most Effective, No-Equipment Exercises To Strengthen, Grow And Transform Your Glutes From Home in Just 14 Days is designed with the modern woman in mind, and takes you through simple but targeted explanations of each step in the 2-week challenge to show how you can (and should) shape your fitness routine to fit into your lifestyle. In this conversation, Shelby shares what inspired her to write this book, examples of the ways you can use the exercises and adjust them to the challenge level you would like, and some inspiring advice on how she lives her life through presence, vulnerability, and bravely sharing what you have to offer with the world. From the importance of the mind-body connection in terms of mental health, to why the booty is the best place to start, tune in now to hear how self-love and feeling good can become a part of your daily life! Key Points From This Episode: ● We catch up on the Shelby Kennedy brand, and her inspiration for Breakneck Booty! ● Hear Shelby's take on failure, and being brave with what you have to offer. ● The importance of believing in yourself, and getting out of your own way! ● How, as modern women, we don't have the time or money to spend hours in the gym. ● How we each deserve affordable and time-saving fitness that works for our lifestyle. ● Achieving the 2-week challenge and then shaping the schedule to fit your needs. ● Some examples of ways you can adjust the challenge level of the exercises. ● Shelby shares her life journey with exercise and what she's learned along the way. ● What the mind-body connection means to her, and how exercise boosts mental health. ● Why the booty is a great place to start! ● Shelby's mission: empowering, educating, and helping women to boost their self-love. ● Honoring yourself and your body by intentionally carving out 'me time'. ● How the experience of a physical book or list can be super motivating and personal. ● Shelby's approach of living in the moment; sitting in the discomfort of the unknown. © 2021 Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast 1 TMSS 32 Show Notes ● How she is embracing vulnerability and being open to all types of feedback. ● Hear Shelby's inspiring final advice on self-acceptance and valuing what we want! Tweetables: “Failure is a very real option, but if you do not try you are never going to know what you're capable of.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:06:23] “This life is a balance of believing in yourself, and getting out of your own way.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:07:37] “Can you work out and feel good about yourself, feel good about your results and the effort that you put in? And not have it take up all your time because you're a busy modern woman and you have a bazillion things to do? Yes! And I believe that's what my book delivers.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:08:59] “Yes, you're taking your 30 to 45 minutes to do your workout, but that time is about you, and I feel like we [as women] don't get that.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:15:00] “I am trying to live in this moment right now. And what that means for me is, you need to live in it with how it feels.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:21:20] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Shelby Kennedy on Instagram @itstheshelblife Breakneck Booty on Amazon Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram © 2021 Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast 2

Hormonal Cycling: How Aligning with Your Cycle will Unlock Balance and Synergy in your Life and Workplace with Ash McDonald   Episode 31: Show Notes   Have you ever heard of hormone cycling? It affects every woman with a menstruation cycle, and we go through four different stages every month. Did you know that there are also optimal times for memory, for creativity, for balance? Well, today you'll hear from therapist turned holistic business coach, growth strategist, and cyclical planning expert, Ash McDonald, as we discuss the various hormonally optimal times throughout the month and how aligning with your cycle will unlock balance and synergy in both your life and your workplace. Ash is the Founder of Ash McDonald Mentoring, where she helps women entrepreneurs increase their profit and productivity by optimizing their mindset, hormones, and time. Her mission is to teach women with big dreams how to crush their goals without having to miss out on the moments that matter most in life and, in today's episode, we get a sneak peek into her process as she shares the power of utilizing your cycle as a blueprint for your life, the feminine alignment coaching programs that she offers to help you do just that, and how to approach things everything in your life using what Ash calls a cyclical workflow. Tune in today for all this and more!   Key Points From This Episode:   An introduction to Ash McDonald, therapist turned holistic business coach. ‘Business biohacking', the term Ash coined for utilizing your cycle as a blueprint for your life. Learn about the feminine alignment coaching that she offers and how it can help you in your business and your personal life. Find out why understanding your hormonal cycle should be a commonplace narrative. The importance of changing the narrative about periods for men and boys as well as women. What hormone cycling and cycle syncing mean and helpful resources you can reference. Hear about the four phases of your cycle: menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. During which phase you are most connected, adaptable, creative, or communicative. How the contraceptive pill can interfere with our cycle and cause estrogen dominance. The digestive enzymes in raw vegetables that can be instrumental during ovulation. Some of the effects of elevated levels of progesterone during your luteal phase. How Ash would approach the task of creating content using a cyclical workflow. How early cycle syncing can be beneficial for women; as soon as you have a period. Why, as a cyclical being, you are not meant to be the same person every single day. How the world around us is built upon the belief systems and 24-hour cycles of men. Learn more about The Flow Lab and Ambitiously Aligned courses that Ash offers. The power in building and scaling a business that is aligned with who you are. Ash shares her morning routine and how it differs from phase to phase during her cycle.   Tweetables:   “Our superpower is understanding our cycle and using it as a blueprint for our life.” — Ash McDonald [0:03:20]   “Thinking through my cyclical workflow [of] content [creation] – menstrual would be brain dumping, follicular would be writing, ovulation would be recording, and that luteal phase would be editing.” — Ash McDonald [0:19:09]   “As a cyclical being, you are not meant to be the same person every single day.” — Ash McDonald [0:22:22]   “We, [as] women, can have immediate results in our life that we are deserving of when we look through the lens of our own cyclical blueprint.” — Ash McDonald [0:24:23]   “It's all about building and scaling a business that is aligned with who you are.” — Ash McDonald [0:27:42]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Ash McDonald Mentoring Ash McDonald on Instagram The Flow Lab Ambitiously Aligned Arena Ambitiously Aligned Mastermind In the Flo Woman Code Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram   The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast 2021    

Raising Your Frequency with Love Powered Co-Founder Anna Lozano   Episode 30: Show Notes.   I think that after the past year and a half or so, we can all agree that we are all in need of a higher frequency. Well, today you are in luck! In this episode, we chat with Anna Lozano co-founder of Love Powered Co. on all things high-frequency living. She shares how through maintaining a high frequency and listening to her intuition, the universe has led her through many uncertain but ultimately fulfilling experiences. Among these is the story of how she left a corporate dream job to become an entrepreneur, as well as the story of how her family was led to move to British Columbia and the rewarding journey that they have been on over the last few months. Anna explains how our kids already have so much mindfulness and intuition, and why we should be equipping them to not forget it. She also explains how she met Lindy Sood and came up with the idea for Love Powered Co based on what they mutually wanted for their kids. Tune in today to find out the importance of following your soul's purpose, how discomfort leads to magic, the pros of writing down the pros and cons, the importance of raising our frequencies in light of what's happening in the world today, and how to go about doing this. For an inspiring conversation that is sure to leave you with a higher frequency, tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   How the universe led Anna Lozano and her family to move to British Columbia. Some background to Anna and how her family came to Canada from Poland. What made her leave a corporate dream job to become an entrepreneur. How she met Lindy Sood and came up with the idea for Love Powered Co based on what they mutually wanted for their kids. The importance of following your soul's purpose and how discomfort leads to magic. How our kids already have so much mindfulness and intuition and the importance of equipping them to not forget it. Why Anna feels that the traditional education system is outdated. Thoughts on collaboration over competition and women entrepreneurs supporting each other. Anna's passion for investing in female-funded companies that are doing good for the world. The courses and masterclasses that she offers. The importance of raising our frequencies in light of what's happening in the world today. Anna's upcoming Instagram frequency course to show people ways to raise their frequencies. How Anna discovered her superpower for connecting people. How she found the courage to follow her intuition and step out of the corporate world. Advice to others on how to step out of their comfort zone. How the worst-case scenario is not that bad and the pros of writing down the pros and cons. Why Anna keeps a proof journal of her wins. Anna's daily self-care ritual and how this changes with the season of her life. The future possibility of a holistic micro-school.   Tweetables:   “I just started putting it out there that I want to be an entrepreneur, I want to create, I want to be in charge of my future, I want to be in charge of my happiness, to be in charge of putting what I want into the world, and I want to contribute to making the world a better place.” — Anna Lozano [0:06:44]   “We both looked at our children — and we said, ‘Well, what if we raised them with this foundation of personal growth and mindfulness and affirmations and gratitude so that when they grow up, they're not undoing all the programming, but this is just their foundation?'” — Anna Lozano [0:08:42]   “With all the shifts happening in the world today, the most important work we can do right now is our own frequency. We have to keep our frequency high. We have to stay in that high vibrational standpoint, no matter what is happening outside of us.” — Anna Lozano [0:18:00]   “Whatever I'm putting out into the world is just coming back to me as a boomerang. So if my frequency has lowered, well, guess what? I'm gonna attract things, opportunities, experiences, people that are vibrating at that frequency, and I can't have that!” — Anna Lozano [0:19:29]   “Thirteen years ago, I felt it and I acted on it. And I continue to do that. It's not that we don't have things that feel fearful come our way, or feel scary, but I just work through it because I already have proof that it is so much better on the other side.” — Anna Lozano [0:23:14]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Anna Lozano on Instagram Love Powered Co on Instagram Love Powered Co. Lindy Sood on Instagram The Secret Losing My Virginity Abraham-Hicks Publications on YouTube Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram

Conquer 100 Behind the Scenes: How Family Conquers All with Sunny Jo Lawrence WELCOME BACK!! The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast is back after a summer hiatus and we cant wait for you to tune in to all out exciting new line-ups! We are kicking it off with an amazing women, Sunny Jo Lawrence.   TUNE IN TODAY! Episode 29: Show Notes.   For anyone who followed the Iron Cowboy James Lawrence complete his incredible Conquer 100 physical challenge by completing 100 triathlons in 100 days, today's guest may be familiar to you. In this episode, we speak to his wife, the equally incredible Sunny Jo Lawrence. She gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what life was like for James, for her, and for their five children as he undertook this incredibly challenging pursuit. We look at the ups and downs of such a journey and what it looks like to be the organizer and the support system. She speaks about how the Conquer 100 required a collective effort for the whole family, how each of her kids found their own purpose and role in it, and how she prepared for it by setting the tone. We also discuss how she has used the experience to teach her children that change and disruption are opportunities for growth. Tune in today to find out where she saw the biggest growth in herself during the Conquer 100, the importance and the difficulty of maintaining a good attitude through challenging times, and why this generation should not be afraid to pursue hard things intentionally. You'll also hear about Sunny Jo's calling to connect with women, her new speaking career, and her future plans in terms of content creation, as well as the possibility of a book. What does Sunny's life look like with five kids in a goal-oriented household and how does she keep her values in check? Well, tune in today to find out!   Key Points From This Episode:   Some of Sunny Jo Lawrence's background and her love of fitness. How fitness brought her and her husband James Lawrence together. Sunny Jo's experience of doing triathlons. How Sunny Jo prepared for Conquer 100 by setting the tone for the household. How Sunny has taught her children that change and disruption is an opportunity for growth. How this lesson relates to the pandemic. How James lives his mantra of living in the present. Sunny Jo's calling to connect with women and her new speaking career. How her new career offers her the opportunity to self-reflect and grow. Why having to adapt everyday was one of the greatest challenges she faced during the Conquer 100. The importance and the difficulty of maintaining a good attitude in the situation she faced. The most physically challenging thing Sunny Jo's has ever experienced firsthand. How this generation avoids discomfort but Sunny Jo's daughter is learning to pursue hard things intentionally. Future plans for Sunny Jo in terms of content creation and the possibility of a book. Sunny Jo's normal morning and evening self-care routines. Her thoughts on her changing role as a mother as her children grow up. Britt's advice for Sunny Jo to sit in your silence.   Tweetables:   “Every mom knows that she sets the mood of the home. So, I imagine in these moments of chaos, as long as the mom keeps it together, the whole family keeps it together. I knew that. I knew it was imperative.” — Sunny Jo Lawrence [0:07:21]   “And that's the crazy part, it's like people went into this year with COVID saying, ‘Oh my gosh, everything's uncertain!' Every morning when you get out of bed, life is uncertain. It is no different than every other day of our lives.” — Sunny Jo Lawrence [0:10:53]   “It's okay to suffer but when you go 10 and 20 years and you haven't figured out your path and you can't figure out this balance, that's what I want to talk to women about.” — Sunny Jo Lawrence [0:17:05]   “It's a beautiful place of growth for me as well because I get to self-reflect and say, ‘Well, where am I? Where do I have gaps? Where am I missing what I need to be seeing in all this? And where do I have room to grow?'” — Sunny Jo Lawrence [0:20:26]   “The whole journey is unprecedented. No one's ever done this before, no one knows what to expect. The people who've come closest are us!” — Sunny Jo Lawrence [0:25:45]  Sunny Jo's Bio: Sunny is a Utah native and have a college degree from Utah Valley University in the field of Psychology. I married James in December of 2000 and we are loving life together. We have five children, four daughters and one son on the end. I have always loved being a mom, as well as James' #1 supporter through all of his accomplishments. We balance each other out and make a great team. I am excited about starting my own career, and heading into the second half of my life. I am passionate about people, and love getting to know anyone with whom I cross paths. I am regularly told that I am a ray of sunshine and that my personality fits my name. I have been an athlete for most years of my life, and have enjoyed the calmed down version now that I am entering the next chapter of my life. Golf has waited many years, and is now something that I love to do, especially in my hot pink golf shoes.   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Sunny Jo Mama Sunny Jo Lawrence on Instagram IronCowboy James on Instagram Conquer 100 Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram

The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast Episode 028. Featuring Meredith Dawson  Show Notes   Discovering Key Tools & Techniques to Thrive at Life with Thriving Life Collective's Meredith Dawson Episode 28: Show Notes. Shortly after Meredith Dawson became a mom, she also became a single mom. She realized that she desperately needed resources to deal with the stress, overwhelm, and trauma that she was faced with, and this led her to develop an entire tool kit of resources to help her cope and ultimately thrive. As a childhood educator and mother, Meredith felt compelled to be more than a teacher and left the classroom to have a greater impact on her community by using these tools to help support teachers and families. Today, she joins us to talk about her business the Thriving Life Collective and how she is equipping people with key tools and techniques through a range of wellbeing practices. Meredith explains the importance of breathwork to be able to process the emotional messages in our bodies and explains some of the other resources she utilizes, including essential oils, meditation and mindful movement. She educates us about tapping, a technique where you can stimulate a physiological effect on your nervous system by tapping on different pressure points in your body to reset your energy centre. For helpful tips on how you too can thrive physically and emotionally, tune in today! Key Points From This Episode: • An introduction to Meredith Dawson: mother, childhood educator, and well-being warrior. • How trying to deal with the stress, trauma, and overwhelm of becoming a single mother led Meredith to find resources to help. • How she uses the tool kit that she developed to help herself and others. • The importance of breathwork to be able to process the emotional messages in our body. • How Meredith left teaching in order to have a greater impact on her community. • Insight into her ‘back to breath' program and what it entails. • How COVID impacted her business and the need for support in schools. • An introduction to the tapping technique and its physiological effects on the nervous system. • A breakdown of where all the pressure points can be found in your body and what can be achieved by tapping on them. • Insight into her outdoor program and the importance of nature. • The importance of being able to identify stress and reset your energy centre to move forward. • How tapping when you talk through your vision can help make it a reality. • An overview of some of the different programs Meredith offers and what they entail. • Where you can find Meredith and her programs. • What Meredith's daily routine consists of. • Meredith's final thoughts: “What if everything within us was for us and it was the overflow that went to other people?” Tweetables: © 2021 Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast 1  TMSS 28 Show Notes “It's just led me down a path to creating this beautiful Thriving Life tool kit, to be able to share with others and to use myself, to use with my own family that really works.” — Meredith Dawson [0:03:26] “I like to say that I'm a mom and an educator and a well-being warrior, but really I'm just a human who's striving to thrive, like we all are, right?” — Meredith Dawson [0:03:36] It really, for me, comes back to that ability to connect with breath, because when we connect with our breath, we create space to be able to process emotions and process those emotional messages in our body that can really get mixed up in our heads.” — Meredith Dawson [0:05:50] “What if everything within us was for us, for our own well-being, and it was the overflow that went to other people?” — Meredith Dawson [0:28:47] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Thriving Life Collective Meredith Dawson on Instagram Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram     © 2021 Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast 2

Episode 27: Show Notes.   In today's episode, we continue our conversation with Hilary Spires, but with a bit of a twist. Our guest Hilary Spires takes on the role of interviewing our host Brittany to talk about all things endurance, nutrition, and motherhood. Tuning in listeners will hear about Brittany's journey and how she first set herself ambitious training goals after pregnancy. She shares key takeaways from her course with Dr. Stacey Sims, all of which come back to the crucial lesson that ‘women are not small men'. We discuss some of the crucial differences between men and women in endurance sport, such as the distinctions between real food and race nutrition and how women process glucose differently from men. Brittany explains how your menstrual cycle and hormones affect your energy and how you process fuel. She also unpacks why taking in the correct carbohydrate to protein ratio during a race is essential. We loved hearing from our inspiring host, and we're sure you'll find the conversation every bit as informative as we did! For all this and much more, join us today!   Key Points From This Episode:   Part two of our interview with Hilary Spires. In today's special episode, Hilary Spires flips the mic to interview our host, Brittany Anderson. How Brittany became incentivized to take on big fitness goals after her pregnancies. Brittany describes how she started her podcast to connect with and support other women. How Brittany got into triathlons after the birth of her daughter. The value of children seeing their mom doing something for themselves like pursuing fitness goals. Dr. Stacy Sims and her course on nutrition and racing for women. Dr. Stacy Sims' lesson that ‘women are not small men' and how it has changed Brittany's approach to running, nutrition, and body awareness. The difference between real food and race nutrition and how women process glucose differently from men. How your hormones and where you are in your menstrual cycle affect your energy and how you process fuel. Why women should prioritize consuming real food and only turn to liquid calories much later in a race. Brittany shares her go-to fuel for half marathons. The importance of ingesting the correct carbohydrate to protein ratio to avoid gut rot. Brittany shares her thoughts on alcohol affecting performance. We hear from Brittany about working out before breaking your fast and how she fuels herself when she doesn't want a big breakfast. How Brittany learned to take better care of her body and become her own advocate when it comes to seeking medical support.   Tweetables:   “I've always been in sport in some way since I was a child. And once I had my kids my incentive to get back into shape post-pregnancy with all of them was really to set myself some big, audacious goals.” — Brittany Anderson [0:02:54]   “In terms of resistance, and longer endurance, women's recovery to baseline is way faster than men. So we actually need to refuel our body within 30 to 45 minutes of our workout. A return to baseline for a man is 18 to 21 hours. Huge difference!” — Brittany Anderson [0:15:31]   “Really listening to yourself like ‘Is today's run feeling hard because I just don't feel like doing it? Or is it hard because my body shouldn't be doing this?'. Being honest with ourselves.” — Brittany Anderson [0:27:57]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Hilary Spires Trail Running Women Podcast Nuun Lara bar Skratch Labs Kion Aminos Tory Schultz Dr. Stacy Sims Roar Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram Britt Anderson's Email The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast  

Trail Tips, Talks, and Routes and FKT with Hilary Spires of the Trail Running Women Podcast   Episode 26: Show Notes.   Finding the time to push your boundaries on trail runs when you have kids can seem like an impossible balancing act. Our guest today is all too familiar with this dilemma and has accumulated tricks and tips to help you better manage your time and get the most out of your trail running. In today's episode, we get together with Hilary Spires, a mom of a two-year-old son and an incredible trail runner and coach, who also hosts her very own podcast Trail Running Women. In our conversation, we discuss the many joys and challenges of trail running, from finding fresh routes to increasing your distance. We talk about the sense of connection and community that can be found in trail running and how motherhood led Hilary to this endurance sport. For all this and more, tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   Introducing today's guest, Hilary Spires. The wonderful community and sense of connection that Hilary found in trail running. Hilary shares her tips for increasing your distance. The benefits of trail running versus road running. How to frame your training as ‘time on feet' to help you manage your time. Why power hiking is an excellent strategy for going up a steep hill. Hilary gives her tips on equipment and when to use them on trails. Why it's important to always have snacks when trail running. Hilary discusses the double Baden-Powell run that she will be undertaking with her friend as well as other races she is looking forward to. The joy of pushing your boundaries through trail running and getting out of your comfort zone. Hilary shares some of the running trails she discovered during the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic. How Hilary approaches potential encounters with wildlife like bears and cougars.   Tweetables:   “If you have the time, then yeah, definitely get one of those runs to be a little bit longer. But you don't need to be taking off for five hours. I know, lots of us have kids. And that seems impossible.” — Hilary Spires [0:05:18]   “We're all capable of so much. But we don't often push ourselves that much in life anymore. We don't get to get to the edge of our comfort zone, because everything we need is right around us.” — Hilary Spires [0:11:11]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Hilary Spires Trail Running Women Podcast Mom Sweat Sanity on Instagram The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast  

What's in Your Smoothie? A Conversation with Blended For You Founder and CEO, Deanna Embury on her Passion to Bring Nutrient Dense Meals to your Freezer for Whatever Health Need or Age You Desire   Episode 25: Show Notes.   When friends and family of entrepreneur, Deanna Embury, had health struggles, she found herself making smoothies for them to aid their nutrition. This planted a seed that eventually led to the establishment of Blended For You Smoothies. Deanna joins us today on the Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast to talk all things smoothies! Hear about how the company came about, why she put off starting it, and how she spent a year on product development. Find out what goes into the smoothies, how they get the nutrition content so high, and how much protein you can expect to find in them. Deanna also talks about the connection between good nutrition and mental health, and how the company is developing blends that aid the health of seniors and support those with different illnesses, such as diabetes. She shares how these smoothies are designed to be a complete nutrition meal, boosted with superfoods to support different health goals and taste preferences. To find out why Blended For You smoothies should be a staple in your freezer, the different ways they can be enjoyed, and why kids and adults like them so much, tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   An introduction to Deanna Embury and how she got into the smoothie business. How the health struggles of friends and family members influenced her to make smoothies. Why she put off starting the business and spent a year on product development. The struggles of trying to introduce customers to something that was new. The importance of minimizing food waste. The pros of frozen food when it comes to ingredient shortages. How the products actually work and help people on the go. The high-nutrition aspect of the smoothies: 90 percent have a vegetable included in them. How the smoothies for kids are different from the rest of the product line. The protein content of the smoothies: 80 percent have between 15 and 21 grams. Why they used only vegan and plant-based proteins and avoided gluten. How the company is expanding into blends that support different critical illnesses. How the packaging is made from compostable, non-toxic plant materials with no plastic. Deanna's favorite smoothies: the green ones! The role of nutrition in supporting good mental health. Deanna's morning routine and her life hack for getting through stressful periods. Future plans for the business include leasing space in Toronto and developing blends that support the needs of diabetics and seniors. Where you can find Blended For You smoothies.   Tweetables:   “There's a lot of ingredients. It's about ingredient combining and really putting a lot of thought and love and care into absorption and what best foods combine together – and making it taste good.” — @Blendedforu [0:04:02]   “I played around with all kinds of things with the goal of creating something that will help people, whether it's just staying healthy and managing a busy life, whether it's getting your greens in because you just don't like to eat them, or something more serious.” — @Blendedforu [0:05:47]   “The core of the company is about helping people eat well, stay energized, helping our customers and communities be healthy or stay healthy.” — @Blendedforu [0:11:21]   “I love the combination of the health and nutrition and the low food waste.” — @Blendedforu [0:12:05]   “A big part of what I am passionate about and doing a deep dive into is how nutrition supports mental health.” — @Blendedforu [0:20:12]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Blended For You Blended For You on Instagram Blended For You on Facebook Blended For You on Twitter How I Built This with Guy Raz Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram

Mental and Physical Health: Building Confidence and Connection in Youth, One Kilometre at a Time with Sole Girls Founder, Ashley Wiles.   Episode 24: Show Notes.   Tired of being chained to a desk, Ashley Wiles pursued work with special relevance to her. She started Sole Girls, a program empowering pre-teen girls to address mental and physical health within a supportive community. First off, Ashley explains how she was able to escape the corporate rat race in order to start Sole Girls. She goes on to share the story that motivated her to dedicate her life to giving young girls the resources they need in order to thrive and describes the ways in which childhood influences self-esteem in adult women. Ashley introduces us to the heart behind Sole Girls and how it goes about achieving its goals of creating a safe and supportive space for girls. We touch on the ways in which body image issues are formed and talk about the role of sport in creating community and supporting mental wellness. We go on to discuss the ways in which sport teaches important lessons to kids, how the narrative in women's sports is changing, and how Ashley is everyone's hype girl. Tune in for the inside scoop on how Ashley Wiles made her dream of helping young girls into a reality and get inspired to do the same!   Key Points From This Episode:   How Ashley was able to leave her corporate job in order to pursue her passion of creating a safe space for pre-teen girls. Why it is important to prioritize caring for women's mental health from childhood. How the pre-teen experience has changed over time and how it has remained the same. The way in which physical goals help us to achieve psychological goals. What Sole Girls aims to do and how it goes about achieving this. How body image issues are formed through fixating on imperfections. The importance of compensating women appropriately for their work and ideas. The role of sport in creating community and supporting mental wellness. How the irrelevance of labels in sport can show kids the value of being on their own path.  How the narrative in triathlon is changing. The ways in which Ashley Wiles is everyone's hype girl.    Tweetables:   “When the economy crashed I really realized that everything is fleeting and you can choose what you do with your time.” — @evaruns [0:02:20]   “A girl died by suicide. Her name was Amanda Todd and that fuelled part of my passion of we need more tools for girls and has set me up on this journey of helping women thrive.” — @evaruns [0:03:30]   “Giving ourselves permission to do, be, and have whatever it is that we want starts with our childhood and so many of us forget what it's like to be eight.” — @evaruns [0:03:40]   “They still have the exact same worries. It has just escalated with social media and photoshopping. It's just more now than when we were kids.” — @evaruns [0:09:30] “Essentially, Sole Girls is an aided program that focuses on girls' mental and physical wellbeing so they can have some place that's safe to talk about friendships and frenemies and anxiety and everything that comes up” — @evaruns [0:05:54] “Body image plays a huge role and it can be anything. It could be a nose or an arm or an eyebrow or something we just dial into and that becomes the most important thing that we need to fix or change or have different, which is challenging!” — @evaruns [0:09:55] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Ashley Wiles on Instagram Ashley Wiles on Twitter Sole Girls Sole Girls on Twitter Sole Girls on Facebook Sole Girls on YouTube       ________________________________________________________ After years of bringing MOMS together by hosting evening get-togethers over glasses of wine, no kids or partners and a whole lot of common complaints, Brittany decided it was time to bring her female driven topics and #momdiscoveries to the podcasting platform. Here she talks all things life, health, fitness, kids, relationships – you name it, nothing is off the table! Diving deeper into all things motherhood & womanhood, she interviews some incredible guests finding tips and tricks, parenting hacks and longevity tips to make the most of our lives while keeping our sanity in check! It's time to get real, let go of the expectations we feel from the outside and begin to live a life of fulfillment. Show yourself some self love and take some selfcare time to listen in weekly! show notes found at www.momsweatsanity.com

Navigating Hormonal Health in Women from Youth through Menopause: Why ‘Women Are Not Small Men' with Dr Stacy Sims   Episode 23: Show Notes.   If you've ever been frustrated by the fact that the same training methods that work for men simply do not work for women, then this episode is for you! Today, we are joined by Dr. Stacy Sims, an applied researcher, innovator, and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically the sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. When studying nutrition, science, and exercise physiology, Dr. Sims became increasingly frustrated that proven physiological protocols and methodologies were based on male data and were not applicable to women. This led her to becoming an expert in this field, coining the phrase ‘women are not small men', and writing the book, ROAR. Today, she joins us to discuss how we as women should be training our bodies, fueling our bodies, and factoring in our hormones to maximize our performance potential. Hear about how, as women, our cycles influence our physical abilities when training and we need to learn to listen to them and individualize our methods. We also discuss how different phases of life like puberty and menopause influence our bodies and how we can accommodate these hormonal changes for optimal physiological health. For all this and more, tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   An introduction to performance physiologist, Dr. Stacy Sims.   How her questions around physiological methodologies that worked for men and not women led her to become a female athlete performance physiologist.  Learn about her book, ROAR, which helps you work with, not against your female physiology. Insight into how, as women, your cycle influences your physical abilities when training.  Frustrations with the fact that knowledge of female physiology is amiss in healthcare, especially in Canada, and the generalization of data for men. Where the catch phrase ‘women are not small men' came from.  ‘Lift heavy shit'; the benefits of ‘lifting heavy' for menopausal women. How Dr. Sims got into weightlifting. Hear about some of the online resources and courses that she offers. How to avoid negatively impacting your children's bodies and hormones.  Information about Dr. Sims's upcoming books. The importance of hydration, and some of the hydration products she recommends. How Dr. Sims makes time for herself. Insight into her current training regime while living in New Zealand. Her top two tips for women right now: know your cycle and find time for some parasympathetic response.  Things to consider before you put your child on birth control pills.    Tweetables:   “The more you begin [to research], the more you realize that all the protocols and methodologies, the guidelines are all based on male data.” — Dr. Stacy Sims [0:02:26]   “I think about all the female athlete performance potential that's left on the table because we've been training, we're being told what to do based on male data, and we're inherently not men.” — Dr. Stacy Sims [0:02:33]   “Not only do we have to individualize precision training, but how can we appropriately train our women to get the best out of them?” — Dr. Stacy Sims [0:02:53]   “If the menstrual cycle was a male problem, there would be an optimal education solution around it.”  — Dr. Stacy Sims [0:06:56]   “Know your cycle, and if you don't have a normal cycle, still track it to see how you feel on certain days because, even if you're on an OC, you also have fluctuations. Understand how your body responds.” — Dr. Stacy Sims [0:21:13]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Dr. Stacy Sims   Dr. Stacy Sims on LinkedIn  Dr. Stacy Sims on Facebook Dr. Stacy Sims on Instagram Dr. Stacy Sims Courses ROAR Selene Yeager Osmo Nutrition Nuun Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram

Endurance Couture: How Functional Endurance Sport Clothing and Fashion Collide. A Conversation with Betty Designs Founder Kristin Mayer on Life, Sport, Motherhood and Connection   Episode 022. Endurance Couture: How Functional Endurance Sport Clothing and Fashion Collide. A Conversation with Betty Designs Founder Kristin Mayer on Life, Sport, Motherhood and Connection   Episode 22: Show Notes.   Today's guest is the very inspiring Kristin Mayer. As an athlete, she has completed marathons, ultra-marathons, and triathlons while also raising her son, designing beautiful clothes, and running a successful business. Today she shares her story about how her divorce led her to establish her own clothing line Betty Designs, which doesn't just provide functional and stylish sports attire to female athletes, it has also inspired and created a community of women known as the Betty Squad. She explains how the butterfly and the skull logo came about, how the Betty Squad of brand ambassadors was established, and how she chose the women she included in it. She discusses how she coped with the pandemic, in terms of her physical training and her creativity, and how she feels about her son going off to college. Get some insight into some of Betty Design's upcoming kits, and what's next for the business as well as Kristin's athletic career. To hear what Kristin learnt through her own journey, as well as some encouragement for those of us who feel that we should have it all together but don't, tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   An introduction to Kristin Mayer, designer, mom and athlete. How it was not courage or inspiration, but fear that motivated her to start her company. Kristin shares what she learnt through her own journey and gives encouragement to people in their 30s and 40s who don't yet have it all together. How Kristin managed to stay fit during COVID: she took a break from endurance training and went skiing instead. How her creativity soared even though she struggled emotionally and physically. Kristin explains where the butterfly and the skull came from in the Betty Design logo: the two sides of her, tough and feminine. How Kristin came up with the idea to have a Betty Squad to represent the brand, and how she chose who to include it in the squad. Britt and Kristin discuss the sense of community that has formed among Betty Squad members and the value of this. Kristin's future plans for Betty Designs: Her enjoyment is more important than the growth. Upcoming Betty Designs product extensions. Kirstin shares some of her favourite kits over the years. How Kristin's son has influenced her designs and how she feels about him going off to college. What is next for Kristin on the training docket: altitude training. What new kit is coming out for Kristin's next race, why she chose white, and the benefits of skin suits. One thing that people who know Kristin don't know about her: She's not actually as outgoing as she seems. Why Kristin will never do another Triathlon.   Tweetables:   “My real passion is design and being a mom, and those two things being woven together is how Betty Designs launched.” — @KristinMayer [0:02:09]   “At the end of the day, you have to say to yourself ‘What's really going to make me excited to get up in the morning?' and then start working on that, as your side hustle — that invigorates you in all areas of your life.” — @KristinMayer[0:04:48]   “Sometimes I just think ‘I am tired of adulting, I am tired of learning,' but that is all part of it and, as athletes, we're more resilient to that. — It's the same with business; try stuff, it's okay to fail.” — @KristinMayer [0:05:32]   “You're female and you've got this other side of you that's so tough and focused, and it's those two sides. The skull the tough head-down focus, and the butterfly the femininity, the other side.” — @KristinMayer [0:13:10]   “If I could have a Betty thing to wear for every single sport that I do, that would be my dream. And that's a lot of sports!” — @KristinMayer [0:19:40]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Kristin Mayer on Instagram Kristin Mayer on Twitter Betty Designs Betty Designs on Instagram All Betty Squad Sponsors outlined on image Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram    

Bringing the Joy with Jessica Janzen: How to Lean into Life's Nudges, Learn from Pain and Rise up to Your Life's Purpose…One Dance Party at a Time   Episode 21: Show Notes.   On today's show, I spoke to the very inspiring Jessica Janzen, author, speaker, coach, and founder of the Love for Lewiston Foundation and apparel company; The Lewiston Label Inc. When Jessica's second child Lewiston was just two and a half months old, he was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and given less than a year to live. Sadly, her dreams of proving the doctors wrong did not come true. While many people let such tragedies destroy them, Jessica found a way to push through the pain, show up, and dance her way through some of the biggest heartbreaks any person can face. Today, she gives us some advice on how we too can cope with life's challenges. She discusses how life is 50 / 50: “Fifty percent awesome, 50 percent shitty,” and how to find skills to power through the tough stuff. She discusses the course she's created to empower people to be present, show up and move forward. She also talks about her new book Bring the Joy: How Following the Nudges of Your Heart Leads to an Abundant Life, as well as the success of her foundation, and even her ongoing attempts to contact Justin Timberlake. Equal parts heartbreaking and humorously inspiring, you won't want to miss this episode!   Key Points From This Episode:   An introduction to Jessica Janzen and her many roles. The story of her baby Lewiston who passed away from Spinal Muscular Atrophy a few months into his life. How Lewis's first birthday party led to the establishment of a foundation. The importance of ‘asking'. How to find skills to power through the difficult parts of life. Jessica discusses her book Bring the Joy. How people should look for and respond to life's nudges. Advice for people trying to ‘bring the joy'. An introduction to “Joy starters” - finding joy in the simplest of pleasures. How to write a “What doesn't suck?” list. The importance of developing power habits to take care of one's mental health. The importance of overcoming negative thoughts for good mental health. The importance of having a core group of people for support. The role of a healthy diet in one's overall well-being. The importance of self-care. The importance of accepting professional help if necessary. Jessica talks about her daily dance parties with Lewiston. She mentions her ongoing attempts to contact Justin Timberlake.   Tweetables:   “We ended up shifting our perspective and making a stake in the sand, and said, 'Whatever we do, we are going to fight with Lewiston on his fight and we will bring the joy to his life, whether it be until he's 80 or if it's just until he's six months.'” — @jsjanzen [0:05:40]   “When someone gives you the diagnosis: “Less than a year”, you live those 365 days a whole lot differently.” — @jsjanzen [0:06:29]   “And then I'm like, ‘Your kid died, just be present in the moment with your children!'” — @jsjanzen [0:06:46]   “I got good at asking rich people for money. And then, people who aren't rich, I'm like, ‘You got five bucks? You can make a donation.' I'm just shameless!” — @jsjanzen [0:10:18]   “Life is 50 / 50: Fifty percent awesome, 50 percent shitty!”.” — @jsjanzen [0:13:54]   “Stop the pity party. Let's go have a dance party and let's go live your life.” — @jsjanzen [0:17:30]   “A therapist for your past, a life coach for your future.” — @jsjanzen [0:28:11]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram Jessica Janzen Jessica Janzen on Instagram Jessica Janzen on Twitter Jessica Janzen on LinkedIn Bring the Joy: How Following the Nudges of Your Heart Leads to an Abundant Life Love for Lewiston Foundation The Lewiston Label    

The Mash Movement: Movement, Awareness, Service and Health, Bringing Awareness and Hope to Muscular Dystrophy with Kasha Mitton and Maggie Aynsley   Episode 20: Show Notes.   Their love for movement, combined with the introduction of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) into their lives, and their desire to create meaningful change, drove two best friends to found The Mash Movement. Although Kasha Mitton's son's diagnosis of DMD is painfully challenging, she and Maggie Aynsley choose to live in hope and optimism in the face of this tragedy. In Canada, little is known about DMD, and there are no approved treatments. The Mash Movement raises awareness around this rare neuromuscular disorder through storytelling and movement - not only movement in the physical sense, but in the emotional realm too. Their goal is to be there for people who are suffering all kinds of hardships, and their adopted mantra is “start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” Their passion for their cause and gratitude for each other is inspiring, as you will hear today. Make sure you have a box of tissues nearby for this equally heartbreaking and heartwarming episode.    Key Points From This Episode:   “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can” - Arthur Ash. Maggie and Kasha introduce themselves and what they are hoping to achieve with The Mash Movement. The meaning behind the Greek symbol which can be found in their logo. Factors which led to the founding of The Mash Movement, slightly over a year ago. Their biggest accomplishment so far: 25 days of Live in the Movement. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), the neuromuscular disorder which Kasha's son, Jude, suffers from. The lack of a collective voice and approved treatments for DMD in Canada, although they do exist elsewhere. Support being shown for The Mash Movement from all over. Maggie explains why storytelling has become an important part of The Mash Movement. The story behind Jesse's Journey, the only charity in Canada focused on research for a cure for DMD. Chapters in The Mom Babes book that Maggie and Kasha have written. Life has thrown them huge challenges but Maggie and Kasha maintain hope and optimism. An emotional sharing of the qualities that Kasha and Maggie admire in each other and their feelings about life. Gratitude for their community. The online yoga class, in collaboration with Free Flow, that you can join on Earth Day (and why you should!).   Tweetables:   “Movement brought up together. It's our language of healing.” — Kasha Mitton [0:00:35]   “We truly believe in hope. Not just for those suffering from Duchenne but for anyone who is journeying through hardship.” — Maggie Aynsley [0:04:38]   “Every day, little by little, if we can bring awareness [around DMD], because it's rare, because we don't have a collective voice.” — Kasha Mitton [0:13:27]   “Our ultimate goal is that we just continue being for other people. We're not “human doings”, we're human beings and we just want to be for other people. — Maggie Aynsley [0:20:21]   “It's not just about bringing people together through physical movement. It's about working people's muscles of compassion and empathy and generosity and just love for each other. Those are the muscles that we need in this world.” — Kasha Mitton [0:23:52]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   The Mash Movement The Mash Movement on Facebook The Mash Movement on Instagram Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy CRISPR Jesse's Journey The Mom Babes Free Flow Emily Ratchford Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram   _________________________________________________ After years of bringing MOMS together by hosting evening get-togethers over glasses of wine, no kids or partners and a whole lot of common complaints, Brittany decided it was time to bring her female driven topics and #momdiscoveries to the podcasting platform. Here she talks all things life, health, fitness, kids, relationships – you name it, nothing is off the table! Diving deeper into all things motherhood & womanhood, she interviews some incredible guests finding tips and tricks, parenting hacks and longevity tips to make the most of our lives while keeping our sanity in check! It's time to get real, let go of the expectations we feel from the outside and begin to live a life of fulfillment. Show yourself some self love and take some selfcare time to listen in weekly! show notes found at www.momsweatsanity.com  

Episode 19   Meal Prep, Fitness, and Mom Management: How to Set Yourself Up for a Successful Week with Candice McMurren   Episode 19: Show Notes.   As busy moms, we are often so focused on making sure that everyone else in the family is taken care of that we forget to look after our own health, and unfortunately, our fitness goals are usually the first to fall by the wayside. Today's guest knows this struggle all too well, but she has developed some strategies to assist you in staying on track! Candice McMurren is a mom, wellness coach and Founder of Candice McMurren Fitness and, in this episode, we talk all things fitness, meal planning, meal prepping, and ways to set yourself up for a successful week and alleviate the guess and stress. Tuning in, you'll hear a bit about Candice's personal weight loss journey and how she juggles mom duties, physical fitness, and nutrition. She also shares the benefits of meal prepping and focusing on your nutrition first, and her advice for being in control of what you eat without depriving yourself, starting with just 10 minutes of a workout, and practicing gratitude. Tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   Learn about Candice's career trajectory from school vice principal to fitness coach. Why Candice encourages others to do those things that seem the scariest to do. How she juggles mom duties and physical fitness by waking up early or involving her kids in her work outs. Learn about the benefits of meal prepping, not just for you, but for your kids too. Candice's philosophy is that your nutrition is number one, then strength training, then cardio. Helping her clients shift their daily routines by undoing myths and instilling small, new habits. Why you often have to eat more than you would think to build the body you want. How she creates a sample meal plan; but you have to be honest about what you eat! The goal is to be in control of what you eat and stick to your goals without feeling deprived. Candice's advice for moms who say they don't have the time to exercise: start small, even if you only do 10 minutes of a workout. Find out what her typical daily routine looks like, including things like gratitude journalling. Final tips and tools for setting yourself up for a successful week: use what you want to eat as the basis for planning meals for the week. Live as if there is no finish line; Candice suggests that you start small, one thing at a time. Hear a bit more about the shows and competitions Candice is training towards.   Tweetables:   “Those things that often seem the scariest to do are usually those things that you have to do.” — Candice McMurren [0:06:55]   “Nutrition number one, your strength training number two, and then cardio is the tip of the iceberg.” — Candice McMurren [0:12:41]   “After you're done working with me, you should be able to be completely in control of what your eating, and know that you're eating within that framework, and still maintain whatever you've lost or keep losing, if that's what your goal is, without feeling deprived.” — Candice McMurren [0:18:06]   “Start small. Don't think that you have to do all of it, all at once to be successful. Start with one thing and then build to the next, and you'll slowly see growth and change, and that will most likely prompt you to keep on going.” — Candice McMurren [0:26:50]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Candice McMurren on LinkedIn Candice McMurren on Instagram Candice McMurren on Facebook Candice McMurren Bob Proctor on Twitter Proctor Gallagher Institute The Alter Ego Effect Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram ________________________   After years of bringing MOMS together by hosting evening get-togethers over glasses of wine, no kids or partners and a whole lot of common complaints, Brittany decided it was time to bring her female driven topics and #momdiscoveries to the podcasting platform. Here she talks all things life, health, fitness, kids, relationships – you name it, nothing is off the table! Diving deeper into all things motherhood & womanhood, she interviews some incredible guests finding tips and tricks, parenting hacks and longevity tips to make the most of our lives while keeping our sanity in check! It's time to get real, let go of the expectations we feel from the outside and begin to live a life of fulfillment. Show yourself some self love and take some selfcare time to listen in weekly! show notes found at www.momsweatsanity.com

Pound A Day Weight Loss Program: How to Lose the Weight and Address your Health & Longevity to Keep it Off with Dr. Allana Polo   Episode 18: Show Notes.   Weight struggles are often linked to other physical or mental difficulties, which is what makes them so challenging to treat. Dr. Allana Polo is a naturopath who runs her own clinic called Polo Health + Longevity Centre. While the clinic offers a range of services, Dr. Polo is especially interested in weight loss. In this episode, we hear more about her background and why she is so passionate about patients advocating for their health. Many people are excluded or ignored by mainstream medicine, so it is vital for them to have somewhere to go. We also hear about Dr. Polo's pound-a-day weight loss programme, where she explains why she developed a regimen that results in such rapid weight loss. Crucially, the program is only supposed to be done for a short period, but seeing results so quickly can help patients stick with more long-term health changes. With more stress and increasingly sedentary lifestyles, it is more important than ever to be proactive about our health. Tune in today to hear more!   Key Points From This Episode:   Get to know Dr. Polo, her work as a naturopath, and the services her clinic offers.  The importance of advocating for your own health and finding doctors who believe you.  Why Dr. Polo is so passionate about weight loss; her parents struggled with their weight.  Details about Dr. Polo's pound-a-day weight loss program.  Weight struggles are often attached to other issues, either psychological and physical.  Screening applicants for weight loss programs at the clinic; how Dr. Polo approaches this.  The benefits of having a weight loss program that works so quickly.  Some of the main factors that contribute to people being overweight.  The demographic Dr. Polo typically works with.  Losing weight requires consistency and being proactive.  Knowing your why helps you make decisions that have your long-term health in mind.  What the follow-up regimen after the pound-a-day program looks like.  Dr. Pollo's final tips and tricks.   Tweetables:   “We really make a difference in people's lives. That's the most rewarding thing. We really are able to help people who have nowhere else to turn.” — Dr. Allana Polo [0:02:48]   “You will be more inclined to make better choices if you feel better about yourself.” — Dr. Allana Polo [0:13:43]   “If you can know what's ahead of you, you can actively prepare for it.” — Dr. Allana Polo [0:18:15]   “Pick two or three things and do them really well.” — Dr. Allana Polo [0:24:10]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram Dr. Allana Polo Polo Health + Longevity Centre Polo Health + Longevity on Instagram     __________________________________________ After years of bringing MOMS together by hosting evening get-togethers over glasses of wine, no kids or partners and a whole lot of common complaints, Brittany decided it was time to bring her female driven topics and #momdiscoveries to the podcasting platform. Here she talks all things life, health, fitness, kids, relationships – you name it, nothing is off the table! Diving deeper into all things motherhood & womanhood, she interviews some incredible guests finding tips and tricks, parenting hacks and longevity tips to make the most of our lives while keeping our sanity in check! It's time to get real, let go of the expectations we feel from the outside and begin to live a life of fulfillment. Show yourself some self love and take some selfcare time to listen in weekly!  

The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast Host. Brittany Anderson Dr Sarah Harbottle ND is back and we are talking weight loss, weight gain and how hormones can grab hold of our bodies when we aren't prepared! Listen in to learn how hormones can pose as a barrier to weight management and what you can do to help prevent it. _______________________________________ Hormonal Health and Barriers to Weight Loss with Dr. Sarah Harbottle ND Episode 17: Show Notes. A common misconception about dieting is that there is a one-size-fits-all program that will automatically give you results. This is not the case. As women, we are naturally hormonally complex and our diets and weight loss programs should be individualized as such. Today, we are sitting down with Dr. Sarah Harbottle, a naturopathic doctor. Tuning in, you'll hear her thoughts on hormonal barriers to weight loss, and she addresses misconceptions and truths. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to weight loss and hormones, as each and every one of us is so different. However, Dr. Harbottle offers some great perspectives on things that we can look for and start to change within our daily routines. When you look into your own hormonal panel, you can get a clear idea of a regime for yourself, depending on how your hormones behaving. Hopefully, after today's conversation, you can walk away with some food-for-thought on how to address some of your weight loss misconceptions and how to be a bit kinder to yourself, as well as tips to make sure you are getting the sleep you need, not over-exercising, and fuelling your body! Tune in today.   Key Points From This Episode:   Dr. Harbottle explains the list of hormones she often looks at.  Weight loss is more than just calories in and calories out; hormones play a significant role. How physiology plays into weight loss management; work with your body not against it. What she looks at when patients are struggling with weight loss, starting with the thyroid. Dr. Harbottle goes into some detail behind thyroid health from a naturopathic perspective; testing TSH, T3, and T4 levels. Symptoms to look out for regarding thyroid health and associated treatment.  The second hormone-related factor she examines: stress and the stress hormone, cortisol. A quick recap on the function of the adrenal gland and cortisol. How your diet affects your adrenal gland function and stress management capabilities.  The importance of reframing your “stressors.” Why exercise isn't always the answer: a common misconception. The individual picture: looking at your situation uniquely and adapting the process. Dr. Harbottle shares her initial assessment process and how she decides what tests to run. Sex hormones: what's happening to your periods and how that's affecting weight loss. How your hormones talk to each other; they're not working in isolation. How sleep affects weight loss; the amount and quality you need. How sleep, stress, and blood sugar all play a systemic role in hormonal function.  More on intermittent fasting and weight loss: it needs to be specific and individualized.  The importance of being intuitive about diet and moving from restrictive to intuitive eating. When to seek advice and help with regards to your hormones and further testing. Why you need to look at age and stage when taking your weight loss into account. The effect testosterone levels have on weight loss; adding weight training to your regime.    Tweetables:   “My biggest thing when I deal with patients, whether it's weight loss, digestion, or stress, is looking at how do we work with our body rather than against it.” — Sarah Harbottle [0:06:00]   “It's not eat-less-move-more, per se, because if you are already in a sate where you are under chronic stress, the eat-less-move-more mentality will actually lead to increased stress in the body.” — Sarah Harbottle [0:13:00]   “One thing we want to keep in mind when we talk about hormones is [that] all of them are going to talk to each other — they are not working in isolation.” — Sarah Harbottle [0:19:07]   “What works or is beneficial for someone might be detrimental for someone else. Women are hormonally complex and we want to support that rather than take away from that.” — Sarah Harbottle [0:23:37]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Sarah Harbottle on LinkedIn Sarah Harbottle on Instagram Sarah Harbottle  Sarah Harbottle Law Sarah Harbottle Email Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram December TMSS Podcast Episode with Dr. Sarah Harbottle

________________________________________________________ Vision Casting: How to Dream Your Life Into Reality with Coach, Mentor, and Leader Erinn Yakabuski   Episode 16: Show Notes.   By creating a powerful story or narrative about our life and where we're going, rather than just setting a simple goal, it activates our subconscious and actively moves us towards that future reality. At least, that is the principle of vision casting, which is what today's episode is all about. Our guest is Erinn Yakabuski, who is a coach, mentor, speaker, and jack of all trades. She and her sister also run a fitness and mentorship group called The Sisterhood Fitness. Tuning in, you'll hear us dive right into all things goal-setting, and Erinn shares three steps to help you get unstuck and dream your life into reality, including tips and tricks to ensure that you propel yourself to the next level and make time for yourself in the meantime. Tune in today to find out more!   Key Points From This Episode:   Find out a bit more about Erinn, her background, and what she does. What led her to begin her journey in the coaching and mentorship world. Erinn talks about her experience of taking a leap of faith and how rewarding it can be. The importance of trusting your gut and following your passions. How COVID helped push Erinn towards pursuing coaching full time. Learn about vision casting; three steps to get unstuck and dream your life into reality. The value of writing your vision down on paper and reading it daily. Hear about The Sisterhood group and the community they have built for women. How Erinn ensures that she makes time for herself and why self care should be a priority. Some of Erinn's biggest hurdles as a mom and a business owner. The value of having a support group, especially during the isolation of the pandemic. The next big goals that Erinn and The Sisterhood are aspiring towards.   Tweetables:   “I could have stayed at the government, in my cubicle, excelling in that role forever, but I never would have found the fulfillment and passion and impact that I do in coaching and mentoring.” — Erinn Yakabuski [0:03:53]   “Give yourself permission to dream bigger!” — Erinn Yakabuski [0:10:24]   “I truly believe that your thoughts are your actions and your actions are your future.” — Erinn Yakabuski [0:12:19]   “For me, [self care] is something that you have to prioritize. It's a decision you have to make for yourself to say, ‘Okay, I deserve this. I need this. I'm going to take it,' otherwise it simply doesn't happen.” — Erinn Yakabuski [0:17:37]   “It's such a powerful thought, knowing that moms dictate the culture. How you want the home to be is how you be.” — Erinn Yakabuski [0:20:38]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Erinn Yakabuski on Instagram Erinn Yakabuski on Facebook The Sisterhood Fitness The Sisterhood Fitness on Instagram Start Today Journals Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram     The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast After years of bringing MOMS together by hosting evening get-togethers over glasses of wine, no kids or partners and a whole lot of common complaints, Brittany decided it was time to bring her female driven topics and #momdiscoveries to the podcasting platform. Here she talks all things life, health, fitness, kids, relationships – you name it, nothing is off the table! Diving deeper into all things motherhood & womanhood, she interviews some incredible guests finding tips and tricks, parenting hacks and longevity tips to make the most of our lives while keeping our sanity in check! It's time to get real, let go of the expectations we feel from the outside and begin to live a life of fulfillment. Show yourself some self love and take some selfcare time to listen in weekly! show notes found at www.momsweatsanity.com

Fit at 40 and Beyond: How to Mitigate Hormonal Weight Gain Due to Perimenopause and Menopause with Jennifer Temperley Jennifer Temperley Bio: Jen is a Triathlon USAT Certified Coach, Personal / Group Trainer, certified TRX Instructor, and Competitive Triathlete with over 20 years of experience. A division 1 collegiate swimmer and a USAT top-ranked Triathlete, Jen is a true competitor. She transferred her passion for exercise into her business, Climb Fitness, where she empowers people to make changes to their current lifestyle. Her philosophy is time spent exercising will be multiplied back in terms of extra energy and a better ability to handle life's ups and downs. As a married mother of two active teenagers, she understands that there are many facets to training, not the least of which is life balance. Helping athletes achieve their goals is her #1 priority while keeping them injury-free, empowered, and motivated. The main focus at ClimbFitness is functional movement, while also bringing in endurance and integrated strength. She recognizes that not all bodies should be trained the same.   Episode 15: Show Notes.   Weight gain during perimenopause and menopause is a concern for a lot of women, but today's guest wants you to know that those excess pounds aren't inevitable. Jennifer Temperley believes we don't have to decline as we age, we should accelerate! Jen is a Triathlon USAT Certified Coach, personal trainer, certified spinning instructor, and competitive triathlete with over 15 years of experience. A division one collegiate swimmer and a USAT top-ranked triathlete, Jen is a true competitor. She transferred her passion for exercise into her business, Climb Fitness, where she empowers people to make changes to their current lifestyle. Her philosophy is that time spent exercising will be multiplied in terms of extra energy and a better ability to handle life's ups and downs. As a married mother with two busy children, she understands that there are many facets to training, not least of which is life balance. Tune in to hear her advice for adapting your fitness routine, making simple daily changes, and getting the necessary nutrition, as well as embracing recovery days and realizing your potential!   Key Points From This Episode:   Jennifer introduces herself by explains who she is and what she does. Like every industry, Jen believes you have to move and evolve in the sporting industry.s Common misconceptions in the sporting world when it comes to women's physiques. How women can adapt their fitness routines and mitigate hormonal weight gain due to perimenopause or menopause. The importance of making simple daily changes at first rather than drastic shifts. Jen outlines her weekly fitness routine and how it has changed during COVID. Find out how Jen gets the necessary nutrition after pushing herself physically. Jen doesn't like the word diet; she prefers “a way of living” that is enjoyable, sustainable, healthy, and manageable. What Jen's recovery days look like now and why she fully embraces them. Hear a bit about what to expect from Jen's new program coming out this year.   Tweetables:   “We don't need to decline as we age, we need to accelerate.” — @climbfitness [0:06:26]   “It's all about quality now. It's having purpose in every single thing I do.” — @climbfitness [0:14:33]   “30 minutes, two to three times a week, if it's the right activity, it can really make a difference.” — @climbfitness[0:14:57]   “It's a way of living. Find something that is sustainable for you, something that makes you feel good, and is healthy, and is manageable.” — @climbfitness [0:18:54]   “At the end of the day, I want to push people. I want them to realize their potential.” — @climbfitness [0:27:19]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Jen Temperley on Twitter Jen Temperley on LinkedIn Jen Temperley on Instagram Climb Fitness The Menopause for Athletes Course Betty Designs Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram Dr. Stacy Simms   Brittany is the mom next door you hope to have as your gf! Being a mom is full-time... but having a side hustle for yourself is important too. Through years of kids, diapers, careers and some WTF moments, she has finally found an outlet to express the chaos, ask the questions and dive in to deeper learning and a space to call her own!   After years of bringing MOMS together by hosting evening get-togethers over glasses of wine, no kids or partners and a whole lot of common complaints, Brittany decided it was time to bring her female driven topics and #momdiscoveries to the podcasting platform. Here she talks all things life, health, fitness, kids, relationships – you name it, nothing is off the table! Diving deeper into all things motherhood, womanhood, and boss babe personal growth, she interviews some incredible guests finding tips and tricks, parenting hacks and longevity tips to make the most of our lives while keeping our sanity in check! It's time to get real, let go of the expectations we feel from the outside and begin to live a life of fulfillment for self. Show yourself some self love and take some selfcare time to listen in! Brittany was a Realtor in her hometown of Vancouver before altering the look of her days and deciding to stay home to raise her kids...insert SAHM (stay at home mom) here. Although this was a choice she made, she always felt there was something missing in her path and from there, her self discovery began. After a few years of blogging and some other side hustles, Brittanys interest in the Podcast world grew. As an avid listener, she realized this is a world of creativity she would love to express herself within. With 21 years of partnership and 15+ years of marriage to her husband, 3 kids who are no longer babies and hitting the tween and teen years, family dramas, life stresses and anxieties, homeschooling and mental health hurdles... she has experienced many facets of life and is always open for further learning, education and knowledge. Brittany is also a driven competitor. She loves a good Ironman Triathlon or Trail Run. You can find her any day of the week with Lululemons and running shoes on either coming from a weights session at the gym, finishing a spin with Peloton or heading to the local trails for a solid run with her girlfriends and dog. Grab yourself a coffee, or a glass of wine, and tune in weekly to get to know Brittany a little more and learn all the tips from her amazing guest interviews! Connect ---> instagram.com/mom.sweat.sanity

The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast. Welcome!  I hope you enjoyed todays podcast. Please RATE, REVIEW AND SHARE! I would be so grateful. Find todays show notes below. TMSS 14 Show Notes Let's Be Real: Mental Health – A Switch in Perspective: How Family Adapts Episode 14: Show Notes. Mental health is real; just because you can't see it doesn't mean it's not there. It is okay to feel the way you feel. It's just a matter of finding your way out of it and not letting it suck you into an unhealthy situation. If we could all be a little more honest with each other, how much less lonely would we all feel? Our guest today is Hayley McLean, who is part of our extended family. Today we give some context to our honest conversation about the other side of mental health. We share some of our stories about watching our husbands struggle and how that affected our world, and how we wanted to be there for them and oftentimes fell short. Our spouses should be talking to us about certain things, but to unload that stress is not our doing. They should be talking to someone who has the expertise to help them. Our conversation today is candid, personal, raw, and real. Hayley dives deep into her personal experience dealing with, working through, getting on board, and realizing some specific things as her husband went through his own process of healing his mental health. She faced not only his struggles but conquered some of her own mountains in the process. Stay tuned for all this and more, in today's episode. Key Points From This Episode: We give context to our honest conversation for today; the other side of mental health. Hayley shares more context behind her husband, Ty's, story. How stress and anxiety lead to a brewing storm; the silent killer. Getting used to the idea of an invisible injury and the process of healing. The official diagnosis: an anxiety attack mixed with low blood sugar. Getting on board the change of pace in restarting, jobless, but healing. How Hayley had to deal with the idea of putting all her eggs in someone else's basket. Realizing how she had been selling herself short and that she could, in fact, do anything! A shift in perspective that seemed daunting, but ended up being so necessary. How switching roles has impacted their relationship and helped them find a newfound respect for each other. Hayley discusses outlets for her own mental health, like taking time for herself. How recognizing your own feelings is pertinent to sustaining your mental health. More about her husband's journey and the steps they've taken to help in his healing. The benefits of seeing a counselor, both when things are good or when they are bad. We discuss whether or not kids should see their parents walk through tough times. Hayley shares more about Ty's new venture, The Benevolent Bench, and being an advocate for men's mental health. Tweetables: © 2021 Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast 1 TMSS 14 Show Notes “Exercise and eating properly is the number one thing you can do for anxiety.” — Hayley McLean [0:10:20] “It was terrifying but so exciting to try and get out of the mundane work-stress life, and move into a place that we love.” — Hayley McLean [0:18:15] “Being healthy and happy is more important than anything.” — Hayley McLean [0:28:15] “You cannot be honest with other people until you are honest with yourself.” — Hayley McLean [0:33:30] “I think it is a really important job that our generation has been given to break the stigma of dad being super tough and [working] all the time, and do all this.” — Hayley McLean [0:40:47] Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram Hayley McLean The Benevolent Bench on Instagram The Benevolent Bench Podcast The Benevolent Bench on Spotify Mental Health Resource BC Family Services of the North Shore Bell Let's Talk Resources © 2021 Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast 

Breast Implant Illness: Shelby's Explant Journey and Why YOU Are Not Alone Episode 13: Show Notes. more info at www.momsweatsanity.com If you haven't heard of breast implant illness, that is because it's a relatively new term for a condition that hasn't been fully defined and isn't yet medically recognized, at least not in an official capacity. Today, you hear from Shelby Kennedy. Yes, the same Shelby Kennedy you heard from a few weeks back, but this wife, mother, business owner, and fashion and lifestyle influencer is here to talk about a completely different topic – today, Shelby sheds some light on the world of breast implant illness, otherwise known as BII. In this episode, Shelby unpacks BII and shares a bit about her symptoms and her post-operative recovery. Learn about the full timeline of Shelby's struggle with BII – from the first symptoms until her explant surgery – and find out what she learned along the way about advocating for her own health and trusting her gut. Most importantly, Shelby wants others suffering from this debilitating disease to know that they are not alone, and she urges women who suspect their implants are making them sick to do their research and reach out to her if they feel they need support. Tune in today to find out more.   Key Points From This Episode:   How old Shelby was when she got breast implants and why she decided to get them. Making the connection between her symptoms and her implants took Shelby a long time. Her symptoms started after four months, including painful ovarian cysts and gut issues. Hear the full timeline of Shelby's struggle with BII, up until she tried to have a baby and was diagnosed with endometriosis. Dealing with chronic pain and coping with loss after having both fallopian tubes removed. After being diagnosed with a late stage seroma, Shelby had two choices: Remove her implants or replace them. The dialogue (or lack of dialogue) around the risks associated with breast implants. Shelby talks about giving up her last chance to carry a child after having a full hysterectomy. One benefit of the hysterectomy was that Shelby could stop taking prescription painkillers. In early 2019, Shelby started to experience unexplained bruising and chronic fatigue. Come June 2019, Shelby started experiencing terrifying symptoms, and she lists all of them in case they resonate with anyone listening. A neurologist told Shelby she had functional neurological disorder, which means they couldn't link her symptoms to any disease. Deciding to take another route, Shelby advocated for her own health and visited a naturopath. How, when a friend told Shelby that she believed her implants were making her sick, Shelby had a light bulb moment. Shelby explains why – even if she has no proof – she believes BII gave her endometriosis. How implants can cause autoimmune conditions from the body rejecting a foreign entity.  Finally, Shelby had her implants removed in February 2020 and everything changed. Whether or not cosmetic surgeons recognize BII and the benefits of explants. How common BII is – Shelby discovered that a disturbing number of women are sick. Shelby urges women who suspect they have BII to do their research and to reach out to her. Shelby asks listeners what they would sacrifice for perfect breasts. Find out why Shelby chose to document her journey with BII and how she connected with Explant Liaison in the US. Recovery isn't linear, and Shelby speaks candidly about the medications still needs.   Tweetables:   “[For] my own personal reasons and my own struggles and challenges, I had two choices. One would be to remove my breast implants and go without, and the second would be to replace them. I chose to replace them, unfortunately.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:15:37]   “You need to advocate for your own health because, right now, don't let anyone tell you that there is a test that is going to tell you that it's breast implant illness.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:30:04]   “How could my beloved breast implants – that cost me thousands of dollars and, I understood, made me feel great and sexy and all these amazing things – be making me sick for eight years? I was flabbergasted.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:31:58]   “No one is going to validate you. I think, at this point, the medical system has failed us. I know that there are a lot of people advocating, there are a lot of people trying to get the word out, and to get more tests done, and to get these women and question them, try to make connections.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:45:00]   “[Recovery is] a constant process of letting go and moving forward, a constant process of accepting and living for the now.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:56:37]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Shelby Kennedy on Instagram Shelby Kennedy on YouTube Explant Liaison Explant Liaison on Instagram Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram       ................. After years of bringing MOMS together by hosting evening get-togethers over glasses of wine, no kids or partners and a whole lot of common complaints, Brittany decided it was time to bring her female driven topics and #momdiscoveries to the podcasting platform. Here she talks all things life, health, fitness, kids, relationships – you name it, nothing is off the table! Diving deeper into all things motherhood & womanhood, she interviews some incredible guests finding tips and tricks, parenting hacks and longevity tips to make the most of our lives while keeping our sanity in check! It's time to get real, let go of the expectations we feel from the outside and begin to live a life of fulfillment. Show yourself some self love and take some selfcare time to listen in weekly! show notes found at www.momsweatsanity.com

The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast  Thanks for Listening In! www.momsweatsanity.com The Stigma Surrounding the Cute Baby Bump and All Things Pregnancy 012. The Stigma Surrounding Body Image During Pregnancy: All things Pregnancy  During COVID-19   Episode 12: Show Notes.   We have all been affected by the pandemic in many ways, from feelings of isolation to forming different habits and finding new ways of connecting. Joining us on the podcast today to talk about her experiences of pregnancy during 2020 and into the new year, is personal trainer and pilates instructor, Hayley McGowan! Hayley is a beautiful and powerful mother-to-be and she gets real with us about the journey and challenges she has faced along the way. We talk about loneliness, and the separation from loved ones that she has had to endure, with Hayley explaining how difficult it has been going through pregnancy in this way. Hayley also shares her thoughts on the issues of body image and people's comments on the changes we experience as a baby grows inside us! There seems to be a bit of a mismatch between what many people think is appropriate to say to a pregnant woman and what is actually supportive and considerate. Internal and external expectations can weigh on us so heavily and Hayley is very open and honest about the parts of this she has found most challenging in the last year or so. She also speaks about the legacy of miscarriages and how this can affect the way a new pregnancy and expected birth is viewed. So for a personal and unfiltered chat with a great friend and guest, make sure to tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   Hayley's career, life during the pandemic, and her pregnancy!  The effects of 2020, the pandemic, and pregnancy on Hayley's work.  Expectations and pressure in the fitness industry around pregnancy.  Unsolicited comments about pregnant bodies, and the different forms these take.  The most difficult parts of Hayley's pregnancy — dealing with isolation and loneliness.  Hayley's feelings going into her pregnancy and her early thoughts on children.   The effects of the miscarriages that Hayley and her partner have experienced.   Supporting mental health and the difficulties that Hayley has been having. Hayley's goals for completing more mountain bike races post-pregnancy!  Giving yourself the space you need to spend longer in bed! Lessons from Hayley's background in sport and Ironman events.   The training that pregnancy is giving Hayley for future sporting challenges! A message about kindness and patience from Hayley to all our listeners. Hayley's current morning routine and how it compares with what it was previously.   Tweetables:   “I don't get to see my best friends, I have five best girlfriends from when we were 13 and I haven't been able to see them. I am the last one of the group to have a baby.” — @hayleymcgowan [0:12:42]   “I don't get to get together with everyone in my life who loves me and supports me and who I love and support and have supported through their journeys.” — @hayleymcgowan [0:14:33]   “All the things that I identify with and that I love and I enjoy have been taken away. Which is a sacrifice I am grateful to make.” — @hayleymcgowan [0:15:20]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram Hayley McGowan on LinkedIn Hayley McGowan on Twitter Instagram @Hhayls Lainey Gossip Equinox

The Never List: Shifting Your Toxic Load One Lipstick at a Time with guest Jennifer Nottingham Episode 11: Show Notes.   Most of us probably don't spend too much time thinking about the chemicals in our skincare products, but did you know that what you put on your body is as important as what you put in it? Today's guest, Jennifer Nottingham, is on a mission to help others lighten their toxic load. After struggling with hormonal health, Jennifer has found what works for her and wants to share what she has learned. In this episode, we discuss the importance of advocating for your own health and how Jennifer uses Western and holistic medicine practices to honour her needs. We then learn more about toxic load and some of the astonishing side effects of toxin overexposure and bioaccumulation. Jennifer also sheds light on the policy and regulation side of personal care products and why the industry is so unregulated. Realistically, it is not possible to get rid of all harmful chemicals, but there are some small steps you can take to see significant changes. Jennifer shares which personal care products you should try to swap as soon as you can, along with the ingredients we should all be avoiding. To hear more, tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   Get to know Jennifer, the hats she wears, and how she became interested in wellbeing. Some of the powerful quotes that inspired Jennifer to take action and start her blog. How Jennifer's hormonal health led her to learn about holistic health. The definition of toxic load and what we should be looking out for. Jennifer's experience navigating between the Western and holistic medicine worlds. Some of the adverse effects of toxin overexposure.  Why the current guidelines around appropriate toxin levels in beauty products fall short. Approaching a personal care product overhaul like you would a diet: use the 80/20 rule. How Jennifer found Beautycounter and the benefits of using the platform. Findings around the lack of regulation with personal care products and the reason for this. Cosmetics and personal care products don't have to go through the FDA! Why Canada, a progressive country, is not more stringently regulating the personal care industry. The ingredients Jennifer recommends you avoid where possible. Where to start if you want to decrease personal care toxic load.   Tweetables:   “The same way what we eat matters, what we put on our bodies matters too.” — Jennifer Nottingham [0:06:41]   “There's enough studies out there that show the stuff we put on our body goes into it and can enter the bloodstream.” — Jennifer Nottingham [0:16:05]   “The other thing I really love about cleaner products is that it's actually good for you. There's a lot of really good ingredients.” — Jennifer Nottingham [0:30:14]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram Jennifer Nottingham on Instagram Environmental Working Group Beautycounter      

Finding Your Inner Strength and Power Through Divorce: Rebuilding Yourself then Building the Life of Your Dreams   Episode 10: Show Notes.   What would you do if you found yourself in a relationship that is not serving you, one that is not fulfilling your needs? Whatever relationship you are in that is not serving you – whether it be a marriage, partnership, or friendship – today on the show, you will hear from a mother, wife, business owner, and fashion and lifestyle influencer, Shelby Kennedy, who shares her divorce story. Find out how she discovered her inner strength to pull the ripcord, find self-love, and build the life of her dreams, and hear her advice for those who are stuck in a loveless marriage and afraid of moving forward. She also talks about the importance of acceptance, getting to know yourself on your own terms, and finding external support when your cup overflows, as well as making time for self-care and living for today, so make sure not to miss this episode!   Key Points From This Episode:   Shelby provides listeners with a glimpse into her life and work. How and why Shelby made the decision to leave a marriage that wasn't serving her needs. The process of finding herself post-divorce by traveling the world on her own. Shelby believes that no one, including your kids, deserves to live in a loveless marriage. Where Shelby landed after her travels and learned how to stand on her own two feet. Because she only knew “me and you”, Shelby had to get to know and love herself. The difference between young love and mature love is acceptance. Shelby's advice for those stuck or afraid of moving forward: Trust your gut! The people that were there for Shelby when she was going through her hardest times. Shelby reflects on the stresses of COVID and how it affects our relationships. Finding support for mental health issues when your cup overflows and you're overwhelmed. Learn about the nighttime routine that allows Shelby to make time for self-care. Words of wisdom Shelby hopes to impart on her daughter – live for today, don't rush. Just because you've been with someone for a long time doesn't mean it's good for you. What's next for Shelby, like starting a new business with her husband.   Tweetables:   “It was wading through a lot of learning and excitement and adventure, but also trying to forgive myself for getting married [young] and thinking I was ready when, in the end, I truly wasn't and it wasn't right.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:08:21]   “How can you love someone else if you don't love yourself? How can you know what you're looking for if you don't really understand who you are? Essentially, that's what I hoped to do because, when I left my husband, I only knew ‘me and you', I [didn't] know ‘Shelby by herself.'” — Shelby Kennedy [0:13:56]   “To my daughter, I say, ‘Trust your gut, listen to your mother, and don't rush. Live for today! Enjoy your life for today. Don't be governed by fear.'” — Shelby Kennedy [0:29:32]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Shelby Kennedy on Instagram Shelby Kennedy on YouTube Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram

Actionable Habits: Steps to Achieving the Life You Desire with Mandy Gill   Episode 09: Show Notes.   Athlete, entrepreneur, media personality, podcaster, Mandy Gill is a champion of everything health. After overcoming anorexia in her late teens, she fell in love with fitness and, from there, her passion of living life to the fullest – and helping others do the same – was born. Today, we hear from her in a one-on-one, candid conversation about her daily habits, including tidbits from her new podcast, Hooked on Habits, and she shares some of the actionable steps that she has learned from those she has interviewed. Listen in as Mandy asserts the importance of holding ourselves accountable, the benefits of eliminating distractions, and practicing daily to strengthen our mind like a muscle, as well as choosing carefully what it is that what we put our time into. What stands out about this conversation is Mandy's infectious enthusiasm and passion for life, and we also find out how she maintains her focus and drive, so make sure to tune in to be inspired and maybe level up your daily routine a little bit too!    Key Points From This Episode:   Mandy shares a bit about herself – not only what she does, but what she loves to do.  Already having an online platform allowed Mandy to benefit from it in the pandemic. The corporate development side of Mandy's business and how she grew it. The virtual events that have allowed her to stay connected with her audience during COVID. How her podcast has helped Mandy foster more one-on-one conversations. An actionable habit that has made a difference in Mandy's daily life is waking up early. The importance of movement and holding ourselves accountable for it. Eliminating distractions by putting your phone on airplane mode – don't let your phone dictate the start of your day! Some of the habits Mandy hopes to pick up from her podcast guests, like reading more. How our mind is like a muscle and how practicing daily strengthens that muscle. The power of creating goals and making vision boards for ourselves and with our children. Why saying ‘no' or ‘heck yes!' is important – it's about what we choose to put our time into. How Mandy maintains her focus and drive by living life to the fullest whenever she can. What it was like exploring Ireland during a lockdown and having a change of scenery. New goals on Mandy's horizon, like getting back to racing in the new year. Building physical and mental endurance, from a personal and a business perspective. A bit more about Mandy's routine and what has been most beneficial to her. The benefits of meal prepping for your week on Sunday.   Tweetables:   “I find that there are three categories in which I keep my promise to myself when it comes to ensuring that I set myself up for a successful day. You dive into something like this, and it sounds like there are going to be 200 little avenues in order to get there, but really, for me, it [starts with] getting up at 5:45 in the morning.” — @MandyGill [0:11:18]   “We always talk about how we work our muscles and we want our legs to become stronger so we can run faster, well, the mind is much like a muscle. As long as we can continue to work that and do it on a regular, day-to-day basis, it does become one.” — @MandyGill [0:19:40]   “We can focus so much on the negative and allow that to get us down, and I'm not just talking about where we are right now, within our new [circumstances], I'm talking about in general.” — @MandyGill [0:27:12]   “Once you dial in the meals that you really enjoy and you start to add in different things, if you do have a job which requires a very demanding schedule, or you're getting used to working at home but, at noon, you're opening the fridge and you're like, ‘What am I going to have?' [meal prepping] is a wonderful tool to have in your belt.” — @MandyGill [0:36:37]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Mandy Gill on Twitter Mandy Gill on LinkedIn Mandy Gill on Instagram Mandy Gill on Facebook Mandy Gill Hooked on Habits Podcast Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram

Embracing Your Feminine While Acknowledging Your Masculine Energy and Finding Your Inner ENERGY to Propel with Rebecca Streb  Welcome to The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast. Today, we are talking with Rebecca Streb. Tune in! Episode 08: Show Notes.   So many of us are disconnected from our divine feminine energy because we believe that masculine energy is necessary to make it in the world and be successful. But what if we tapped back into our essence of love, openness, and grace? How might we be able to transform ourselves and the world around us? These are some of the profound questions today's guest, Rebecca Streb of Be Naturally Fit, poses in our discussion today. As a women's health coach and personal trainer for the past decade, Rebecca has gone down many fitness avenues. Her online coaching now focuses on a more holistic approach to wellness, underpinned by an emphasis on mindfulness and energy connection. In this episode – after Rebecca introduces herself – we talk about feminine energy and the transformative power that comes with connecting to it. We also discuss her experience of contracting COVID, the long health battle she fought afterwards, and the resulting empathy and self-reflexivity she gained. While this year has no doubt been trying, there are infinite silver linings if we are willing to find them. Along with this, we touch on some of Rebecca's healing protocols, the essence of mindfulness and living mindfully, and how we can all become our own self-healers. Be sure to tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   Get to know Rebecca, her background in fitness and women's health and her online coaching focus. The power of silence and focus: Clarity comes from doing the work. What Rebecca's work entails and her holistic approach to helping women. Women need to step back into their feminine energy and navigate life with grace. Rebecca's experience of running an online coaching program during COVID. Hear about Rebecca's struggles when she contracted COVID and the long-lasting symptoms. The empathy Rebecca gained from her difficulty with COVID. How an infrared sauna and Zack Bush's probiotic have helped Rebecca with her recovery. Benefits Rebecca has seen from taking cold showers every morning for the past two years. Rebecca's morning routine and the Kundalini practice that connects her to her true self. Some advice from Rebecca for women who truly want to change. Mindfulness is an embodied practice; it is not something you have to think about. Final tidbits from Rebecca: You can be your own self-healer if you do the work!   Tweetables:   “There's a method that I've created that helps women get crystal clear on what is best for them and their goals.” — Rebecca Streb [0:05:49]   “We want love. We're feminine beings.” — Rebecca Streb [0:13:07]   “To muck away the conditioning and the stories and the monkey mind, we want to really polish that true self.” — Rebecca Streb [0:30:42]   “What you're not changing, you're choosing.” — Rebecca Streb [0:33:22]   “Becoming your own self-healer isn't that hard, but it takes you knowing what your own triggers and encouragements, and motivators are.” — Rebecca Streb [0:37:36]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram Be Naturally Fit Rebecca Streb on Instagram Fiercely Feminine David Deida Zach Bush Zach Bush Probiotic

Life After Deaf: Finding Grace, Balance, and Beauty in a Life Without Sound with Monique Williamson  Episode 07: Show Notes.   Can you imagine what it's like waking up one morning to find that you can no longer hear? What raising two children, running a business, and being a new wife must be like when you have to navigate a whole new (silent) world? Our guest today, Monique Williamson, talks to us about how she advocated through the healthcare system and managed to find fulfillment in life after going deaf. She shares her traumatic experience with persistent vertigo, undergoing every test and therapy in the book, and leaving the hospital with no answers for years. When her hearing failed to return, she eventually opted for cochlear implants, which changed her life and facilitated hearing in her one ear. But, after numerous consequent health problems and misdiagnoses, it was later discovered that the severe ulcers in her throat and colon were caused by Crohn's disease. What stands out from the conversation is Monique's appeal to listeners about being their own advocates when it comes to their health, testifying to the many slip-ups the doctors and nurses had made during her five years of suffering. Our guest also talks about how she stays positive and why it is so important to keep focused on what you have rather than what you've lost in the most difficult periods of life.    Key Points From This Episode:   An introduction to Monique: her age, kids, and the qualities that she is known for.  Combing her knowledge of home renovations and selling in her role as a realtor.   Learn about some of Monique's entrepreneurial endeavors and the goals she had for her life.  Her most terrifying experiences of vertigo, losing her hearing, and being misdiagnosed. What it was like undergoing numerous therapies and tests from various doctors.  Monique's physical and mental state on the day of her ‘dream' wedding.  The difficulty of asking for help and being vulnerable as a type-A personality.  Deciding to go for a cochlear implant despite the risks or what it looked like.  The many other complications Monique suffered in addition to losing her hearing.  The events leading up to doctors discovering ulcers in her colon and diagnosing her with Crohn's disease.  The importance of advocating for yourself and pushing people to not give up on you.  Why she had one of her kidneys removed and how it impacted her high blood pressure.  Monique shares how she has managed to take care of her mental health.  Why, despite the years of trauma, she would not change anything about what happened.  How your life and sense of fulfillment changes when you begin to focus on the positive.  Daily practices for staying grateful, letting go of negativity, and learning to love your body.    Tweetables:   “One of the things that I believe is that there are absolutely no accidents in life. Everything happens and it is purposeful, and if you ask, you do receive.” — Monique Williamson [0:05:50]   “You really don't understand that deafness is a silent disability and nobody understands how important it is to be able to communicate and hear.” — Monique Williamson [0:12:55]   “No one can tell me why I went deaf.” — Monique Williamson [0:14:54]   “Even though I have been through so much, I am out of it. I am in remission. So, I have to dwell on what I have. That keeps me from going into a depressed state.” — Monique Williamson [0:23:40]    Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Monique Williamson  Monique Williamson on Instagram Life After Death Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram     _________________________ After years of bringing MOMS together by hosting evening get-togethers over glasses of wine, no kids or partners and a whole lot of common complaints, Brittany decided it was time to bring her female driven topics and #momdiscoveries to the podcasting platform. Here she talks all things life, health, fitness, kids, relationships – you name it, nothing is off the table! Diving deeper into all things motherhood & womanhood, she interviews some incredible guests finding tips and tricks, parenting hacks and longevity tips to make the most of our lives while keeping our sanity in check! It's time to get real, let go of the expectations we feel from the outside and begin to live a life of fulfillment. Show yourself some self love and take some selfcare time to listen in weekly! show notes found at www.momsweatsanity.com

Episode 06: Show Notes. Tory Sholz A real conversation with friend, coach and mental health advocate Tory Sholz.   ENDURANCE: Finding the Correlation Between Physical and Mental Endurance in the World of Mental Health with Tory Scholz As much as we know about the benefits of movement, the conversation around mental health could still include more on the power of physical exertion and endurance. This is the view of our guest, Tory Scholz, who is a mental health advocate, endurance runner, coach, public educator, writer, and counsellor! Tory joins us on the show to talk about her own journey with endurance, her work in mental health and her beliefs about how much power and agency we can find in getting out there and sweating! Tory currently offers programs for individual clients to help them reach athletic goals while addressing any other concerns they may be having. She works with Foundry, aiding people and groups of all ages, and integrating movement practices with evidence-based psychotherapeutic methods. Our guest explains why she sees this 'endurance method' as a powerful way to prevent, manage and treat mental illness, and she breaks down her own process and experiences of this. As an ultra-distance competitor, Tory has competed in international championships, in distances over 100km! This is an amazing conversation about a topic that deserves more airtime, so make sure to tune in to get it all!   Key Points From This Episode:   How Tory and Britt met and their immediate connection! The path to ultra-distance running, and going from zero to hero. The simplicity of jogging long distances, and what Tory considers her strengths. Why Tory believes that running saved her life! Using movement as an approach to improving and dealing with mental health. The dangers of an over-reliance on modern conveniences. Tory's work at Foundry and her experiences of the younger generation's habits. Avoiding the term 'exercise' and the idea of end results because of the connotations. The power of the word 'endurance' and its roots. Using existent strengths in a person to aid development in other areas. The deep love that Tory has for her favourite purple shirt! Tory's tips for getting into the world of trail running and exploring the mountains!   Tweetables:   “I am just really fascinated with the connection between moving our bodies, especially in nature, and our mental health.” — Tory Scholz [0:10:17]   “The science is there, so how do we make this a mainstream practice?” — Tory Scholz [0:11:37]   “As these modern day conveniences have become more accessible in our society, we've seen, as a whole, how our mental health has deteriorated.” — Tory Scholz [0:14:24]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram Tory Scholz Email Tory Scholz on Instagram The Trail Runnng Women Podcast Foundry Rachel Hollis Guy Faulkner

Episode 05: Show Notes: 'Tis the Season of Added Stress as the Holidays are Upon Us Amidst A Global Pandemic: Signs to Watch for to Avoid Adrenal Fatigue and Burnout w/ Dr. Sarah Harbottle RN. Daily life in the modern world is stressful, and with Christmas on the way as well as a global pandemic on our hands, the risks of burnout are bigger than ever. Today we explore the subject of adrenal fatigue as well as approaches to preventing and recovering from this syndrome with Dr. Sarah Harbottle, a naturopathic doctor practicing in British Columbia. Dr. Harbottle begins by telling the story of how the burnout she was experiencing in her twenties from her stressful career as a corporate lawyer led her to seek out the help of a naturopathic doctor. The treatment she received was so beneficial to her that she decided to study to become a naturopathic doctor herself, and we talk about how she incorporates this philosophy into the way she treats patients feeling the effects of burnout. For Dr. Harbottle, the treatment and prevention of adrenal fatigue centers around an integrated approach that incorporates a healthy balance of many factors including sleep, diet, exercise, perception, and supplements. We also talk about lifestyles that cause adrenal fatigue, what the term ‘adrenal fatigue' refers to and how to diagnose this syndrome, and the role cortisol levels play in feelings of burnout. So, if you are feeling like you are in a constant state of fight or flight, this episode could help you take the first steps toward a lifestyle change and lead you back to a state of calm and centeredness.   Key Points From This Episode:   An overview of Dr. Harbottle's career; her switch from corporate law into naturopathic medicine. Harbottle's lifestyle and experience of adrenal fatigue while she was a corporate lawyer. How naturopathic medicine helped Dr. Harbottle recover from adrenal fatigue. The negative effects of stress and the work Dr. Harbottle does to help patients be less stressed. Symptoms of adrenal fatigue and how the condition changes as it gets worse. The process of ‘diagnosing' adrenal fatigue by ruling out other conditions first. How the term ‘adrenal fatigue' is controversial because it describes a syndrome, or a group of symptoms. Treating adrenal fatigue: Optimizing sleep, reducing caffeine, mind-body therapy, herbs. The line between healthy exercise and overexercising; how the latter exacerbates adrenal fatigue. How cortisol is good for us but if our levels are too high this contributes to adrenal fatigue. Methods for being proactive with health to avoid burnout and adrenal fatigue. High stress levels and the pandemic; how to keep this to a minimum right now. Juggling plastic and glass balls: An analogy that helps us prioritize. Essential supplements in Dr. Harbottle's cupboard for sleep, gut health, and adrenal health. Harbottle's methods for keeping her own adrenal health intact right now. Regular meals versus intermittent fasting for different body types. What Dr. Harbottle's morning routine looks like as a mom of three. A deeper dive into Dr. Harbottle's individualized treatment approach.   Tweetables:   “My first experience with naturopathic medicine was as a fairly stressed out junior lawyer, so I sought out naturopathic medicine to help with that – with stress and burnout, with adrenal fatigue.” — Dr. Sarah Harbottle [0:02:07]   “If you perceive something as stressful it will be stressful and your body will react, but if you can switch your mindset so that stressor isn't actually perceived as such, then you are not going to have that same physiological response.” — Dr. Sarah Harbottle [0:06:36]   “Cortisol is good, but you want to have the right output. Too much is going to make you feel anxious. It's that fight or flight response.” — Dr. Sarah Harbottle  [0:15:52]   “A big one with our adrenal health is really working on our boundaries.” — Dr. Sarah Harbottle [0:20:48]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: www.momsweatsanity.com  

Holiday Gift Guide: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Shopping with Nathalie Rees   Episode 04: Show Notes.   Today we are sitting down with PR and style expert Nathalie Rees, a Vancouverite who works with brands in the lifestyle, fitness, and apparel industries and does collaborations for Park Royal. After she introduces herself and talks about her various roles, we dive into Nathalie's must-have items for this holiday season, which we know is likely to be a bit different this year. But just because you are staying home does not mean you can't get dressed up for at least one evening, so do yourself a favor and buy that sparkly dress or skirt you've been eyeing all season. If comfort is your idea of style, why not jazz up your sweatpants with unusual textures and some bling to go with it? Who said sleep and sportswear can't be glamorous? And when it comes to the guys, we know they love a good staple, from hoodies and sweaters to boots and custom-made wooden watches. Tuning in to this episode, listeners will hear tons of gift ideas, big and small, for men and women of all ages. One thing's for sure: after this year, we all deserve a treat and, whether it is a spa membership or that Peloton bike you've always wanted, now it the perfect time to go for it!   Key Points From This Episode:   Nathalie gives us a glimpse into her life as a mom, former gymnast, and businesswoman. Where she is now in her career and her role as dot-connector in their agency business. How her past experiences have prepared her to stand out in the social media age. Growing your social media presence by focusing on the audience you already have. Why we should get dressed up this holiday despite what the circumstances might be. The cute hoodies, sweats, and sweaters that are glamorous yet comfy this season. Nathalie pulls some amazing gift ideas from the gift guides she has been working on. Why stackable rings are the best present to give the woman in your life. Keeping in mind that the best gifts are the things people wouldn't buy for themselves. Consider bigger items that will last a long time and can be used by others in the family. Gift certificates for skincare and other self-care treatments are a winner for men and women. Everything you need to know about the jeans you can do squats in! Custom wooden watches, boots, outerwear, and other practical staples for guys. An idea for wrapping, storing, and keeping kids' toys organized and out of the way. Using the opportunity to take a break from the regular holiday craziness this year.   Tweetables:   “Treat yourself because it has been a crazy year. So, if you see that little black sparkly dress or outfit, go for it and buy it.” — @nathalierees [0:10:45]   “I'm really into stackable rings on the jewelry side this year.” —@nathalierees [0:14:57]   “The best gift is something that you know someone would really want but they wouldn't necessarily buy for themselves.” — @nathalierees [0:15:49]   “Every single guy that I put in a pair of DUERs has just absolutely adored them.” — @nathalierees [0:20:52]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: www.momsweatsanity.com  

All Live Links available at: www.momsweatsanity.com   Episode 03 Show Notes Feeling Festive: Holiday Must-Haves, From Wardrobe to Gifts Under the Tree with Ashlynn Louise With the holiday season upon us, it's easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to choosing festive outfits and gifts for our loved ones. Today's guest, Ashlynn Louise, is here to help make those decisions easier, sharing her holiday must-haves on the show. As a wifey, momma of three, fashion blogger, and self-proclaimed blondie, Ashlynn uses Instagram as her creative outlet and way to connect. After getting to know the blondeblogshell herself, we hear about her top three fashion picks this season. From over-the-knee boots to leather SPANX leggings, these pieces will make sure you stand out at every party you go to. We also discuss some of the best gifts you can give your loved ones to ensure they are smiling from ear to ear. No conversation about the holidays would be complete without talking about decorations, so Ashlynn shares how she gets her house holiday-ready. If you are in need of some festive inspo, be sure to tune in today!   Key Points From This Episode:   Get to know Ashlynn, her life as a stay-at-home mom, and fashion blogger. Beginning as a fashion blogger; Ashlynn's start and how she made it into a side hustle. Ashlynn's top three fashion must-haves: Over-the-knee boots, SPANX leather leggings, and a chiffon dress. Why Ashlynn loves sentimental jewelry pieces; her number one pick for a woman's gift. Other top holiday presents for women: Any beauty products or fashion items. If your husband is outdoorsy, consider something from Patagonia. Throwback video games that are great gifts for your kids this holiday season. Why Ashlynn decided to decorate her home early this year. Holiday traditions Ashlynn and her family follow like matching pajamas and new ornaments. Hear about some of the benefits of having a fake tree. Ashlynn's top tips on getting affordable decorations: Go shopping right after Christmas. Staying caffeinated on Diet Coke and pre-workout helps Ashlynn get through her days. Instagram has been a great creative outlet for Ashlynn and a way to connect with women. How Ashlynn came up with the name ‘blondeblogshell'.   Tweetables:   “All things beauty for women, you just can never go wrong.” — Ashlynn Louise [0:09:05]   “We needed that joy in our home, we need that uplifting spirit here in our home, and you know what? I just said, ‘Forget the whole Thanksgiving rule. We're just going to decorate a bit early this year.' So, we did.” — Ashlynn Louise[0:12:09]   “That's what happens when you have children, right? You learn a lot about yourself.” — Ashlynn Louise [0:19:29]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram Ashlynn Louise SPANX Faux Leather Leggings Dear Ava Patagonia Cellucor

Live link show notes at www.momsweatsanity.com Welcome to The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast! Joining us for episode number one is clinical counsellor and mental health and wellness expert, Jenna Gleeson. Jenna specializes in child and family counselling, helping clients identify and tackle issues with anxiety and stress appearing in younger members. In our conversation, we get to hear from our guest about the basics of anxiety in children and the common signs of unusual amounts of stress on young minds and bodies. Jenna unpacks the impact that family dynamics have and how symptoms of an environment are reflected in children's health and behaviour. We go through some tell-tale signs of high stress and Jenna explains how these differ across age groups. From there, we turn to some strategies and methods for addressing these kinds of issues, starting with conversations and the examples that are set for children. For Jenna, experiences of anxiety are on a continuum, and all children should feel it is okay to have these feelings, and this starts with parents and their behaviours and attitudes towards difficult circumstances or events. We talk about the power of daily check-ins, the evolving landscape of mental health discourse, and why trying to set a perfect example is detrimental to a child's self image. For this illuminating and important conversation, be sure to listen to the show today!   . . . . Insta: instagram.com/momsweatsanity Email: brittany@brittanderson.com ___________________________________________ Show Notes: Decoding Child & Youth Anxiety through Times of Stress and How You as a Parent Can Help with Jenna Gleeson   Episode 02: Show Notes. Key Points From This Episode:   An overview of Jenna's journey, personal life, and her work in clinical counselling. Jenna's early desire to get into the counselling field, and the events that inspired this. Anxiety in children and reflections on this subject during the pandemic. The ways in which stressful family dynamics play out and show up in different children. Steps for parents to take in aid of children experiencing unusual stress and anxiety. Normalizing the presence of anxiety through communication and sharing. Ways to challenge and balance negative thoughts at different ages. Helpful resources for cognitive therapy; why Jenna recommends the MindShift app. Progress in societal conversations about mental and emotional health Getting away from a myth of perfection and setting an unrealistic example for children. More useful resources recommended by Jenna! Starting from a strong foundation for health and wellbeing — leading by example.   Tweetables:   “I think my counsellor who I had as a teenager was a really big mentor for me.” — Jenna Gleeson [0:02:28]   “There is literature coming out that is saying that findings are showing that COVID is greatly impacting the wellbeing of families.” — Jenna Gleeson [0:03:58]   “If we are only allowing our kids to see us as perfect then that is a really unrealistic expectation for them.” — Jenna Gleeson [0:24:43]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram Jenna Gleeson on LinkedIn Jenna Gleeson on Instagram MindShift App Anxiety Canada Kelty Mental Health CounsellingBC  

Welcome to my Podcast!  Listen in to find out a little more about me and what to expect weekly from this space. Filled with lifes ups, downs, questions and hacks! You never know what we are diving in weekly! Don't delay, time to listen in and fill yourself with all the knowledge! xo Britt . . . . Insta: instagram.com/momsweatsanity Email: brittany@brittanderson.com ___________________________________________ Show Notes & Links: WHO AM I? Welcome to my Podcast!   Episode 01: Show Notes.   Hello everybody and welcome to the very first episode of The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast! It is so exciting to be starting this wonderful adventure together, who knows where this thing could go from here? This is the podcast where we talk about all the things in moms' lives, that's right, nothing is off limits! We get into health, kids, fitness, relationships, and everything in between. Britt will be hosting an array of exciting and knowledgeable guests for some great conversations, hoping to give you, the listener, actionable and practical tips for your everyday life! This is a place showcasing highlights, as well as the moments and areas of struggle, and the hope is that it is also a space that we can all connect over these shared experiences. Thank you so much for tuning in and see you next week!   Key Points From This Episode:   A little about Britt; her background, family life, hopes for this podcast and more! Experiences hosting a mom squad for new mothers and how this paved the way for the show. The fears that stood in the way of stepping into this space — until now! Jumping in, making change today, and starting this exciting journey together.   Tweetables:   “Thank you so much for tuning in. I look forward to what this space has the potential to hold.” — Britt Anderson [0:01:10]   “Hold on tight, you never know who might be taking the mic with me.” — Britt Anderson [0:01:38]   “I have no idea what lies ahead, but if I don't move forward today I never will know and I will always keep wondering.” — Britt Anderson [0:03:49]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Britt Anderson Britt Anderson on Instagram