Uniquely Nourishing

Did you know 1 in 5 deaths each year are linked to a poor diet? That's a scary stat. What we put into our bodies is so important, but many people don't give nutrition much thought until there is a problem. Join me as I talk about the components of a healthy plate of food and what things you should be considering as you're grocery shopping and meal planning. I share some of my tips for reducing sugar cravings, creating sustainable habits, and successfully meal planning even when time feels short.Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @drcarlajohnstonSee Full Show NotesEnjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.MORE FROM DR. CARLA JOHNSTON:Book me to be a guest at your next speaking event! Purchase Carla's latest book | Freshman at Fifty: A Story of Dreams, Determination and Self-Discovery

Many of us are practiced at creating health goals. What are your action steps to achieve them? What are you committed to doing to be successful? In this episode, we discuss the importance of creating measurable, sustainable action steps that help us achieve our goals.Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @drcarlajohnstonSee Full Show NotesEnjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.MORE FROM DR. CARLA JOHNSTON:Book me to be a guest at your next speaking event!Purchase Carla's latest book | Freshman at Fifty: A Story of Dreams, Determination and Self-DiscoverySHOW NOTES: https://drcarlajohnston.com/episode17

We've all been told our whole lives that we shouldn't be selfish, but what if selfish isn't a bad thing at all? What if "Selfish" is just another word for self regard? I'm exploring this concept today with my guest, life and conversation coach Claudette Gadsden. We talk about reframing the way we think about selfishness and self care and what happens when you always put other people's needs in front of your own. Claudette shares some strategies for dealing with demanding people in your life and making space for your own desires.Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @drcarlajohnstonSee Full Show NotesEnjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.MORE FROM DR. CARLA JOHNSTON:Book me to be a guest at your next speaking event!Purchase Carla's latest book | Freshman at Fifty: A Story of Dreams, Determination and Self-Discovery

Having goals and aspirations are part of living a healthy life. In this episode, I address how you can strive for greatness while maintaining gratitude for where you are now. I talk about some of the issues that can arise when you your vision of perfection is too rigid and allows no room for flexibility. Finally, I discuss different strategies that you can use to work through this issue and start enjoying life Now!Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @drcarlajohnstonSee Full Show NotesEnjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.MORE FROM DR. CARLA JOHNSTON:Book me to be a guest at your next speaking event!Purchase Carla's latest book | Freshman at Fifty: A Story of Dreams, Determination and Self-Discovery

Autumn is the season where many of us begin to see changes in temperature, changes in nature and begin to slow down. In this episode we will talk about letting go, allowing time and space to relax and settle in. Spend some time reflecting and shifting focus to nourish our foundation.

I'm BACK! After a much needed and successful break!This episode we will discuss FOUR strategies for creating a Nourished life.  Beginning with focus and onto observing, utilizing resources, and revising our plan.  Let's talk about how important it is to acknowledge our successes along the way while we strive to build a life that in balance.

How can one differentiate the differences between self-care, selfishness and selflessness? In this episode, we will talk about the ‘joys of selfishness', the important steps to selfishness, and how they may shift over our lifespan. Claudette Gadsden, The Conversation Coach is here to share her wisdom on this important topic. She shares, “In my lifetime, I believed that being selfless was most important; and now see that self-care is critical. Filling my tank to be able to give to others.”https://coachclaudette.comclaudette@coachclaudette.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_claudette/FB: https://www.facebook.com/coachclaudetteThanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on Facebook. Talk to you soon! https://www.facebook.com/drcarlajohnstonBook me to be a guest at your next speaking event! http://drcarlajohnston.com/speaking

A women who doesn't change her mind, doesn't have one! - Claudette GadsenYes, we can change our minds no matter the situation, condition, or age. Sometimes we decide that we've been doing this, whatever this is, so should continue to do this? Why not use that decision to do what works for you? Once you are able to decide what you want, that helps you in creating the pathway to get there. Create a new you through visioning and manifesting and moving with the ebbs and flows of life. Join me in this episode with Claudette Gadsden,The Conversation Coach, and learn how to makes decisions that are best for YOU and creating the pathways to get there. Connect or Work with Claudette:Website: https://coachclaudette.comEmail: claudette@coachclaudette.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/coach_claudette/FB: https://www.facebook.com/coachclaudetteThanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on Facebook. Talk to you soon! https://www.facebook.com/drcarlajohnstonBook me to be a guest at your next speaking event! http://drcarlajohnston.com/speaking

I'm really grateful I was asked to collaborate on a book for women in leadership. And after I turned in my chapter I began to think about the 3 key leadership roles that I've experienced in my life, both as a leader and someone who has had the benefit of working with some really amazing leaders and managers. I realized that these roles can really be expanded to include collages, family and friends. And that's when I decided to write about this topic. Today I'm sharing with you, how 3 key leadership roles can be expanded into our daily lives, making a difference in our ability to live in and support those desiring to live a life of Nourishment.Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on facebook. Talk to you soon! https://www.facebook.com/drcarlajohnstonBook me to be a guest at your next speaking event! http://drcarlajohnston.com/speaking

In the past, I've worked with folks where we've designed a wellness calendar with a specific topic or goal in mind. And then each day of the month there would be one activity to help bring you closer to your goal. This activity has proven to be a great way to focus attention on wellness goals. It is easy to do, and will certainly inspire creativity! What are your Wellness goals?  Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on facebook. Talk to you soon! https://www.facebook.com/drcarlajohnstonBook me to be a guest at your next speaking event! http://drcarlajohnston.com/speaking

How are you defining wellness and optimal health? What are your practices and how are you going to incorporate those to support your foundation so you can live an optimal, healthy, vibrant and empowered life?For most of us this is not a one time activity. I use the word practices intentionally because in many cases it means supporting or enhancing what we're already doing. And it may mean learning new practices that support our foundation that allow us to live our optimal lives. For those that have a chronic illness, such as myself, are you wondering if we can still benefit from supporting foundations and wellness? My answer is YES! Allowing use to merge this traditional wisdom of medicine and then paring it with the current evidence based approaches that scientists are confirming - allows us to enhance our own lives. I come to this perspective from a nutrition, nourishment point of view. And today on the show, we will look at other practices that could benefit us as well. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on Facebook. Talk to you soon! https://www.facebook.com/drcarlajohnstonBook me to be a guest at your next speaking event! http://drcarlajohnston.com/speaking

Do you find yourself focusing too much on the negative things going on around you and allow other peoples actions affect your mood? Today I'm changing things up a bit. This episode is going to be about a personal realization and changes I'll be making to handles these situations differently in the future. I'm hoping that many of you might find this helpful. Or perhaps, as I'm telling my story, you might be able to catch the areas where YOU might have handled things differently.Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on Facebook. Talk to you soon! https://www.facebook.com/drcarlajohnstonBook me to be a guest at your next speaking event! http://drcarlajohnston.com/speaking

Enjoy salads as a side dish, or main meal. Interested in some ideas on how to shift from regular to spectacular? In this episode, we discuss some creative ways to incorporate new food choices, as well as finding substitutes for salads that we enjoy. Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on facebook. You can also find me on instagram. Talk to you soon!Book me to be a guest at your next speaking event!

Are you someone who enjoys the season of Spring while experiencing Seasonal Allergies?  This episode shares tips and strategies on how to minimize our exposure to allergens, along with ideas of how to support our ability to deal with the symptoms.  Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on facebook. You can also find me on instagram. Talk to you soon!Resources:Book me to be a guest at your next speaking event!

I personally LOVE soups. I enjoy picking seasonal ingredients to create a soup and make them all year round. I often recommend soups for those that I'm working with in my coaching and counselling practice, because I find that a variety of those in the kitchen can enjoy the benefits of soup. Whether you're new to the kitchen or new to cooking, this is such a great choice for you! And no matter what your skill level is, soups are a great choice.Listen to today's episode, to learn more about the benefits of incorporating soups into your regular menu plan.Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on facebook. You can also find me on instagram. Talk to you soon!Resources:Book me to be a guest at your next speaking event!

Today, we're going beyond just the language of replacing the word 'bad' with the word 'good'. And we're also going to incorporate the good, better, best option. I'm going to frame this episode with what I call the ABC's of nourishment (Always Be Curious). This isn't about blaming or judging ourselves. This is about discovering what it is we're saying, if we're not getting the results we want to get. Especially when we want to incorporate new health behaviours. What we say to ourselves matter! Tune into today's episode to learn the importance of replacing the word 'should' with 'could'.Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on facebook. You can also find me on instagram. Talk to you soon!Resources:Book me to be a guest at your next speaking event!

For some of us winter is a beautiful time to be quiet and enjoy the cold outdoors, or the beginning of a new calendar year. For others, they consider themselves to be like bears. Wanting to hibernate through the winter and wake them in the spring. If we take our cue from nature and we look at trees in cold climates, the trees don't have any leaves. It looks like there is not a lot going on, but in actuality, it's the roots that are taking in the nutrients and preparing the tree for the upcoming spring. Looking at the wisdom of winter, it's really about nourishing the roots. How do we stay grounded? Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on Facebook. You can also find me on Instagram. Talk to you soon!

It's pretty common at the end of a calendar year, as we go into a new year, to take a look at what goals we had for the previous year and what we've accomplished. Then we sit down a the new calendar year and we write down the goals that we feel like we want to accomplish in this next new bright year. Sometimes I hear from friends that when setting new goals, their goals stay the same from year to year. They just erase the year at the top. I often wonder, if that is true... is that really a goal that you'd like to have? Today I'm going to talk about the different between goals (future accomplishments) and intentions (present intentions to move you forward).Thanks for listening! I'd love to continue this conversation over on Facebook. You can also find me on Instagram. Talk to you soon!

Welcome to Uniquely Nourishing! I'm your host, Dr. Carla Johnston. I'm a fifty-something woman, who is always curious, loves learning, and is committed to bringing information, ideas, techniques, and strategies for enhancing our health and well-being. With a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, I enjoy expanding the conversation of nutrition to one of Nourishment. By taking from the wisdom of traditional medicine, along with current evidence-based research, we have this opportunity to create our own unique approach to Nourishment. I look forward to bringing you information on topics that support our overall health, such as nutrition, mindfulness, physical movement, mental and emotional support, sleep strategies, and more broadly, how do we envision our life to be?  Each of us gets to create our own version of living a uniquely nourished life. Periodically, there will be guests, other fifty-something women, who will be sharing their stories and inspiring others to remain curious and to live out loud! Learn more at www.drcarlajohnston.com. Thanks for listening! Learn more at www.drcarlajohnston.com