Podcasts about rebel tribe

McCall McPherson is the founder of the Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice in Austin Texas, and she is the Owner and Chief Thyroid Hope Giver of Thyroid Nation. She is a physician, assistant, a recent TEDx speaker, and a thyroid expert (after being a thyroid patient herself). McCall's passion for perfecting thyroid treatment stems from years of her suffering due to the mismanagement of her own hypothyroidism. Now she lives, breathes and thrives in understanding the nuances of proper thyroid care. Her philosophy is simple: There is no reason to still have thyroid symptoms. She spends her time helping to make it so by helping her patients get their lives back and teaching and advocating for the other millions of sufferers who aren't her patients. In this episode, McCall and Michelle go deep into thyroid health and optimization which is often undervalued but is a hugely important factor to thrive in health. Women need to speak up and advocate for themselves and understand what they need to be asking their health care providers as well as what options are available to them. McCall also shares her unique perspective about functional medicine and humanity.    Key Takeaways: [7:00] McCall talks about how she became the Chief Thyroid Hope Giver of Thyroid Nation. [8:21] McCall shares her own struggles with thyroid issues. [11:21] Facing misalignment on a personal and emotional level. [12:31] McCall heals patients at a biochemical level so they can have the platform to make the changes they need to make in their own life. [13:57] McCall's first approach is through biochemistry and data. [15:10] What labs does McCall run? [16:46] Symptoms of a thyroid problem. [17:47] The definition of an abnormal lab test varies hugely since it is based on the results of sick people. [22:20] McCall ranges for TSH, T4, T3, and reverse T3. [24:34] Vitamins and nutrients that are helpful for thyroid patients. [29:06] How McCall treats patients with Hashimoto's disease and supports immunity. [30:44] Stress affects your thyroid. [33:32] Stress interventions for women. [34:57] McCall talks about her TEDx talk about humanity and medicine. [42:19] What does alignment look like? [43:39] McCall's favorite mistake or lesson in life that she feels grateful for. [44:42] What makes McCall rebellious? [45:36] The fasting method McCall calls her superpower when it comes to her health.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member of your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy, and live-cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women's group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services, and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Dr.  Modern Thyroid Clinic McCall McPherson PA on Instagram Thyroid Nation Thyroid Nation on Facebook McCall McPherson Thyroid Lab Guide Thyroid Nation Gift TEDx: On Being Human

Dr. Jordin Wiggins is a naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur, women´s sexual health disruptor, and author. Dr. Wiggins' mission is to revolutionize the way women take and talk about sexual health, wellness and pleasure. She is the clinic director of Health Overall and the CEO of The Pleasure Collective, a coaching community, and sexual health re-education program for women. Dr. Wiggins' book will be launched in March and is called The Pink Canary: The Hidden Secret to Optimum Health for Women. Sexual health can be a taboo topic, but Dr. Wiggins approaches it in an articulate, knowledgable and incredibly passionate way, with the aim of helping women connect to their pleasure, to their joy and to embody what it means to be feminine and take pride in that.  Key Takeaways: [10:20] Dr. Wiggins talks about her professional journey. [11:28] Lack of desire is a health problem that should be treated. [14:28] Women are not taught about their hormonal health or how to communicate desire in relationships. [15:20] Dr. Wiggins talks about low libido and its link to depression. [17:13] Dr. Wiggins shares how she realized she had a pelvic floor dysfunction in her mid-twenties. [18:08] We are taught to name our anatomies in the wrong way. [19:42] Everything is better when you have a healthy sex drive. [20:10] Sex education by default is for male's pleasure. [21:30] The clitoris is not even mentioned in sex education (which is mind-blowing!) [22:13] We need to talk about pleasure and desire. [22:40] Pornographic sex is not pleasurable sex for women. [23:33] Pleasure Principles: a 12-week program. [25:55] Please, stop faking. [27:45] Pleasure not pills. [28:50] Greek mythology and its link to women's sexuality. [32:15] You can start having better sex today. [35:01] There is an evolution of desire, the sex that you crave in your twenties won't be the same ta your thirties or forties. [36:22] Sex is not about numbers but about satisfaction. [38:02] Self-pleasure is not taught and usually is accompanied by shame. [39:20] Blaming libido on hormonal balance. [41:03] The amount of testosterone in the blood does not correlate to libido. [44:39] Dr. Wiggins talks about how she has been learning from every woman she has encountered at her practice. [47:22] The common reaction when seeing a woman sexually empowered is full of judgment. [51:55] Dr. Wiggins talks about her book: The Pink Canary. [53:30] A mistake that propelled Dr. Wiggins forward. [55:32] What makes Dr. Wiggins rebellious? [57:58] Rapid fire questions Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member of your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy, and live-cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women's group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services, and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Dr. Jordin Wiggins: Health Overall  The Pleasure Collective The Pink Canary: The Hidden Secret to Optimum Health for Women Dr. Jordin Wiggings on Instagram Free Download about Libido Mismatching at The Pleasure Collective

McCall McPherson is the founder of the Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice in Austin Texas, and she is the Owner and Chief Thyroid Hope Giver of Thyroid Nation. She is a physician, assistant, a recent TEDx speaker, and a thyroid expert (after being a thyroid patient herself). McCall's passion for perfecting thyroid treatment stems from years of her suffering due to the mismanagement of her own hypothyroidism. Now she lives, breathes and thrives in understanding the nuances of proper thyroid care. Her philosophy is simple: There is no reason to still have thyroid symptoms. She spends her time helping to make it so by helping her patients get their lives back and teaching and advocating for the other millions of sufferers who aren't her patients. In this episode, McCall and Michelle go deep into thyroid health and optimization which is often undervalued but is a hugely important factor to thrive in health. Women need to speak up and advocate for themselves and understand what they need to be asking their health care providers as well as what options are available to them. McCall also shares her unique perspective about functional medicine and humanity.    Key Takeaways: [7:00] McCall talks about how she became the Chief Thyroid Hope Giver of Thyroid Nation. [8:21] McCall shares her own struggles with thyroid issues. [11:21] Facing misalignment on a personal and emotional level. [12:31] McCall heals patients at a biochemical level so they can have the platform to make the changes they need to make in their own life. [13:57] McCall's first approach is through biochemistry and data. [15:10] What labs does McCall run? [16:46] Symptoms of a thyroid problem. [17:47] The definition of an abnormal lab test varies hugely since it is based on the results of sick people. [22:20] McCall ranges for TSH, T4, T3, and reverse T3. [24:34] Vitamins and nutrients that are helpful for thyroid patients. [29:06] How McCall treats patients with Hashimoto's disease and supports immunity. [30:44] Stress affects your thyroid. [33:32] Stress interventions for women. [34:57] McCall talks about her TEDx talk about humanity and medicine. [42:19] What does alignment look like? [43:39] McCall's favorite mistake or lesson in life that she feels grateful for. [44:42] What makes McCall rebellious? [45:36] The fasting method McCall calls her superpower when it comes to her health.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member of your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy, and live-cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women's group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services, and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Dr.  Modern Thyroid Clinic McCall McPherson PA on Instagram Thyroid Nation Thyroid Nation on Facebook McCall McPherson Thyroid Lab Guide Thyroid Nation Gift TEDx: On Being Human

On Episode 22 we are joined by Kelly Frotten, owner of Rebel Studio. Kelly started her studio because she wanted to provide fun and effective workouts for her “Rebel Tribe”. Standard yoga can be a little dry and Rebel Studio is anything but your typical yoga class. They even offer barre and cycle classes as well! On this episode we talk about: -Why Kelly opened Rebel Studio -Being different than typical yoga studios, having fun, and being inclusive -Balancing work and personal life -Prioritizing your own health when life gets busy -Teaching yoga for recovering addicts You can find Kelly and Rebel Studio on IG at https://www.instagram.com/rebelstudiojax/ or on their website at https://www.rebelstudiojax.com.

Adele Tevlin is the Founder and CEO of Adele Wellness. She has an incredible background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Neuropsychology and is also a holistic nutritionist. Her passion is to encourage people to achieve their highest state of being. As a pattern interrupter and behavioral expert, she helps people change their habits, behaviors, and beliefs leading to transformations in their personal and professional lives. Adele has the incredible ability to assist people in tapping into the core wounds and imprints that are holding them back from true joy and happiness. During this awesome conversation, Michelle and Adele talk about: The subconscious is in charge; Blind spots (areas of our lives we cannot see for ourselves); The work on our mindsets as a necessary step to grow and evolve; The link between mind and body; The storage of memories and emotions in our cells; Brain neuroplasticity. Key Takeaways: [7:23] Adele Tevlin talks about her personal and professional journey. [10:31] What is mindset? [11:40] Why we tend to do “Worst Case Scenario” thinking. [12:40] Where are you choosing to focus your attention? [13:58] Your subconscious mind records everything that ever happened to you. [15:23] The ego hijacks you. [16:20] When you focus on the ego and the pain, you are amplifying them. [16:53] There is no status quo emotionally, you’re either feeding your ego or your higher self. [18:34] Your mind is all over your body. [20:48] Self-judgement is ego-driven and ego-conditioning. [23:40] 0 to 7-year-olds are tapped into pure consciousness and potential, and they are greatly influenced by their parents/caregivers. [27:05] Limiting beliefs are superficial but core wounds are structural. [27:55] Identities are not fixed, they have plasticity. [29:45] You can't solve a problem from the same level it was created. [30:25] Awareness is about slowing down and observing what we are experiencing. [31:50] Adele leads an experimental exercise with the audience to slow down thinking. [36:54] True transformation happens when you can sit with the discomfort of your thoughts. [39:56] Learn to hold space and not to embody low vibration. [41:23] The ego-mind tells you that everything has to be at the expense of something else. [43:33] Loving yourself first enables you to have the capacity to love someone else. [45:28] Love is infinite. [50:25] You can rewire your brain. [51:09] Adele’s definition of happiness. [52:38] What makes Adele rebellious? [55:23] Rapid fire questions. Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member of your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy, and live-cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services, and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Adele Tevlin:  Adele Wellness CEO Blueprint Training Event, February 21st and 22nd, 2020

Dr. Krista Burns is the co-founder of the American Posture Institute and author of The Posture Principles: Posture by Design, not by Circumstance. In today’s episode, she offers a completely unique idea: Digital Dementia, a concept that defines how technology and the overuse of digital media is affecting our brains and de-evolving our posture. This is a relevant and eye-opening conversation, which aims to bring more awareness to the stresses that affect our modern-day functioning and physiology.    In this show you will hear about: Technique and neurological disorders, Cognitive decline as a result of the overuse of technology,  The average time children are spending on technology every day (and what is recommended). How the use of technology impacts our brains. Recognizing tech fatigue.  Viable solutions to families. Key Takeaways: [5:45] Dr. Krista talks about her personal and professional journey.  [7:26] Postural changes and how they are affecting us. [10:04] Research shows that there is a decline in cognition as a result of our posture while using technology. [10:55] Children born in the digital age are predisposed to dementia and cognitive decline. [12:30] Infants should not be exposed to screens. [12:38] After the age of 6 children should not spend more than two hours a day on devices and yet the average child uses devices for 7 hours a day. [13:43] You do not have to get rid of your devices, but exercise healthy boundaries. [15:18] The connection piece: our communication has dramatically changed in the digital age. [16:27] If your children are showing signs of withdrawal, it is because there is an addiction. [17:24] When you are doing fun things you forget that you are not on your device. [18:14] Three signs of tech-fatigue: 1. Technique posture. 2. Is your family spending more than two hours a day with their devices for recreational use? 3. Behavioral changes. [22:08] How our brains are being stimulated by using technology. [23:50] What happens to your brain when you are surrounded by nature and moving your body. [25:29] Practical ways to safeguard our children from digital dementia:  1. Take Digital detox doses. 2. Monitor screen time. 3. Take posture breaks. 4. Move more. [32:30] Dr. Krista recommends blue light blockers. [33:55] Blue light is affecting our melatonin levels. [35:18] Dr. Krista talks about the active sitting solution. [36:20] What makes Dr. Krista so passionate about what she does. [38:01] What makes Dr. Krista rebellious? [38:27] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Dr. Krista Burns: American Posture Institute The Posture Principles: Posture by Design, not by Circumstance, Dr. Krista Burns American Posture Institute on Facebook TEDx Dr. Krista Burns: Evolve

Jenn Pike is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Women's Hormone Expert, Certified Yoga & Pilates Instructor, Medical Exercise Specialist, Bestselling author, and host of The Simplicity Sessions podcast. She specializes in women's health and hormones. As an inspired Mom of two, she understands that true wellbeing is a journey to be enjoyed, not a struggle to be forced. Jenn joins Michelle in a thoughtful conversation about women’s bodies, specifically about the different phases of our cycles and how they manifest through feelings, energy, and physical signs. They dive deep into education, peri and post-menopausal phases, birth control pills, lunar cycling, among other amazing themes that aim to empower women to get informed about the divine feminine wisdom that lives within their bodies. Key Takeaways: [6:15] Jenn Pike talks about herself and her professional background.  [10:06] Lunar cycling. [11:38] Our menstrual cycle is our superpower.  [13:22] How the Synced program is structured. [17:34] Menstrual cycle awareness. [19:31] Menopausal and post menopausal women. [22:20] The issue with censorship over alternative medicine and the pharmaceutical companies. [24:21] The menstrual cycle is the fifth vital sign. [24:30] The birth control pill. [26:28] Empowering women by educating them about the wisdom within their bodies. [28:44] Jenn talks about the different phases of a woman’s cycle. [33:23] What happens when your cycle shifts from one month to the next. [35:50] Compassion and grace. [37:55] Phases of the moon and the relationship with women’s cycle. [41:48] Restructure your agenda according to your cycles. [43:28] The “do less” approach. [45:45] Jenn defines simplicity. [46:22] Jenn talks about a perceived failure that propelled her forward. [49:20] What makes Jenn rebellious? [53:25] Rapid fire questions. [56:31] What to do when our daughters reach their periods. Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy, and live-cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services, and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Jenn Pike.  Synced program The Simplicity Sessions Podcast Jenn Pike Jenn Pike on Instagram

Michelle decided to share a throwback episode (episode 45) with you as this one was special to her.  Nicole Willis joins Michelle Peris in this amazing episode where she reveals her own healing journey that lead her to love and accept herself fully and unconditionally. The path was not easy, but the struggle gave her strength and helped her balancing the feminine and masculine power within herself, elevating her self-love and worthiness, and changing her whole life as a result. Nicole made her mission to remind women of their beauty and power, encouraging them to pursue their heart’s desires and to make them possible. Nicole shares why authenticity is so crucial, and how sharing our truths is in the way to heal, elevate and see better for ourselves. It is by admitting the secrets, shameful moments, and the mistakes made that we liberate ourselves from the past and step into the light of our future. Enjoy this awesome show and be inspired to get in touch with you inner beauty and just love the woman you were born to be!  Key Takeaways: [4:44] Nicole talks about how she started working in the wellness space. [6:29] Creating supplement lines for wellness influencers- [7;21] Reclaim your crown: Back into the pageant world. [11:45] Balancing the masculine and feminine energies. [13:17] Dealing with body image issues. [17:33] Nicole talks about her participation in a second pageant contest. [22:38] Glowing from within. [23:33] Nicole’s Instagram success. [25:35] Make sure you have the right people around you. [26:44] The importance of the community in your healing journey. [29:30] The next step in Nicole's life. [30:17] Changing the pageant paradigm  [32:04] It is ok to own your beauty. [33:01] Bringing women back together. [33:42] Being authentic. [35:36] Nicole’s mentors [36:17] Challenge that propelled Nicol forward. [37:45] Rapid fire questions. Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services, and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Nicole Willis.  Nicole Willis on Instagram also at Nicole Willis Reclaim Your Power

Creating an inclusive sisterhood and healthcare community for women has always been an integral part of Rebel Tribe. However, it has been appropriately pointed out that using the word, “tribe,” is demonstrating a lack of inclusivity, which has never been the intention.  In this episode, Dr. Michelle brings the subject to light, sharing her deep apology for ever having made anyone feel discluded, uncomfortable, or any ounce of pain. In addition, she shares her perspective on the power of language, her sincere hopes for the future, and her plans for moving forward.  Listen to this episode to learn more about the importance of taking responsibility, Dr. Michelle’s heartfelt apology, and the direction of Rebel Tribe moving forward.    Key Takeaways: [4:06] The word “tribe.” [6:01] The change of the Rebel Tribe name.  [6:56] Creating an inclusive community.  [7:36] The power of language.  [11:21] The creation of sisterhood.  [12:27] Dr. Michelle’s thank you.    Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   Have you ever heard of IV Vitamin Therapy? This is one of the treatments that are offered at the Poppy Clinic, you can receive it as a stand-alone treatment or as part of your holistic health care. IV stands for Intravenous. It is a 40-minute session during which you are administered a customized blend of vitamins intravenously, right into your bloodstream. The advantage of getting your vitamins this way is that the digestive tract is bypassed in order for you to absorb 100% of what you are getting, you are receiving the vitamins directly, and are able to get much higher doses of the vitamins than you would ever be able to get otherwise. Did you know that 1 of 3 people have a digestive compromise? This means that even if you are eating a great diet or taking all of your vitamins, you might not actually be digesting and absorbing everything. IV Vitamin Therapy is the treatment that helps you absorb 100% of vitamins into your system. Benefits of IV Vitamin Therapy: - Boost your immune system - Heal from chronic disease - Fight off infections - Boost your mood - Improve sleep quality - Calm your nervous system - Health optimization - Prevention of disease - Anti-aging and collagen production boost   Reach out to the Poppy Clinic! You don’t need a referral. We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Episode resources: Courses on Reconciliation and Indigenous Education Free Online Course Related to Cancer and Chronic Disease Healthcare Indigenous Cultural Competency Training

Nicole and Keli discuss the current racial divide and uprising. Nicole and I had a candid conversation on the murder of George Floyd and resulting protests and call for anti-racism. We discuss finding deeper understanding, our desire to mother our children in a way that will create lasting change and what that looks like in our daily life.This is the beginning of a conversation within our own hearts together. We have much to learn. From the time this was recorded, through editing, and even now as it is being published, we are still learning and growing in understanding and awareness.We invite you to listen to our beginning as we find our footing in how to be "Mothers at the Gates."Nicole of @the_rebeltribe (on instagram) shared this movement and it's words have resonated ever since. You know that Nicole and I are passionate about motherhood and supporting mothers. This movement speaks to our souls and calls us to action. Please visit The Rebel Tribe's instagram to learn more about her vision and her call to action. You can also visit her website therebeltribe.com for some amazing tshirts and merch!Another resource we discuss in the show is an instagram account called The Conscious Kid. Visit their page for incredible ideas of how to have these tough conversations with your children.As always, thank you for being part of this community with us and supporting us. Love One Another. Please take a moment to subscribe and share a review of the podcast wherever you listen, especially on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. We want to connect!Find Nicole and Keli on social media by visiting Instagram and Facebook:Find us on instagram @everythingsnotfinepodNicole is  @nicolejeangonzalezKeli is  @improperlyforwardJoin our Facebook community (You can find our group on Facebook by searching "everything's not fine community.")Email us at improperlyforward@gmail.com 

This is a special episode where Dr. Shyamala Kiru is actually interviewing me on leadership. I think that this is a great episode to share because she has an awesome Facebook series she’s launching called The EQ Lab. In it, she has a leadership series where she is interviewing leaders and asking them about the methodology behind their leadership. She has so many great resources regarding Emotional Intelligence and high performance leadership. Dr. Kiru is my good friend and brilliant colleague, and I believe you will really enjoy this episode!  In this episode, I bear it all explaining my journey getting to where I am today along with my passion for community, women’s health, and Rebel Tribe.    Listen to this episode to learn all about high performance leadership, such as:  How to create space and stillness within yourself Our challenges being our superpowers The importance of transparency as a leader The Moana Method (a term coined by me) All about Rebel Tribe   Key Takeaways: [9:18] The myth that we have it all together.  [10:33] Trust. [11:47] Michelle’s story.  [17:06] About Rebel Tribe.  [18:49] Challenges are our superpower.  [23:16] Transformation.  [25:26] The Moana Method.  [29:17] Good Girl vs. following your heart.  [31:20] Creating space and stillness. [37:46] Leadership and transparency.  [41:13] What is the Rebel Tribe? [46:46] High Performance Leadership.  [49:37] Questions from the audience.    Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   Have you ever heard of IV Vitamin Therapy? This is one of the treatments that are offered at the Poppy Clinic, you can receive it as a stand-alone treatment or as part of your holistic health care. IV stands for Intravenous. It is a 40-minute session during which you are administered a customized blend of vitamins intravenously, right into your bloodstream. The advantage of getting your vitamins this way is that the digestive tract is bypassed in order for you to absorb 100% of what you are getting, you are receiving the vitamins directly, and are able to get much higher doses of the vitamins than you would ever be able to get otherwise.   Did you know that 1 of 3 people have a digestive compromise? This means that even if you are eating a great diet or taking all of your vitamins, you might not actually be digesting and absorbing everything. IV Vitamin Therapy is the treatment that helps you absorb 100% of vitamins into your system.   Benefits of IV Vitamin Therapy: - Boost your immune system - Heal from chronic disease - Fight off infections - Boost your mood - Improve sleep quality - Calm your nervous system - Health optimization - Prevention of disease - Anti-aging and collagen production boost   Reach out to the Poppy Clinic! You don’t need a referral. We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Dr. Shyamala Kiru Her website Dr. Kiru on Facebook Dr. Kiru on Instagram    Mentioned in this episode: The Women Who Run with the Wolves

In the final part of this three-part series, Dr. Michelle Peris shares all about the medicine of the future.  In this episode, Dr. Michelle talks about how the quarantine- this time of pause- has allowed her to find clarity on what the future of Naturopathic Medicine looks like; what the future of the Poppy Clinic looks like. And what she has found is that people need access to support and the right resources to really be able to achieve their optimal health.  Listen to this episode and learn about the medicine of the future, of the changes that Dr. Michelle is making to her medical practice, and what you can expect healthcare to look like moving forward.    Key Takeaways: [2:35] Reflection of the Pandemic. [3:57] The current problems with healthcare.  [5:47] The new model of healthcare. [6:34] The base of the model.  [7:45] Resources available.  [9:38] Health Coaching.  [11:47] Mindset shifts.  [12:56] Benefits of the Rebel Tribe.  [14:26] 3 things people need to transform their health.  [15:52] 1:1 care.  [20:23] The evolution of healthcare. [22:50] We want to hear from you!   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   Have you ever heard of IV Vitamin Therapy? This is one of the treatments that are offered at the Poppy Clinic, you can receive it as a stand-alone treatment or as part of your holistic health care. IV stands for Intravenous. It is a 40-minute session during which you are administered a customized blend of vitamins intravenously, right into your bloodstream. The advantage of getting your vitamins this way is that the digestive tract is bypassed in order for you to absorb 100% of what you are getting, you are receiving the vitamins directly, and are able to get much higher doses of the vitamins than you would ever be able to get otherwise. Did you know that 1 of 3 people have a digestive compromise? This means that even if you are eating a great diet or taking all of your vitamins, you might not actually be digesting and absorbing everything. IV Vitamin Therapy is the treatment that helps you absorb 100% of vitamins into your system. Benefits of IV Vitamin Therapy: - Boost your immune system - Heal from chronic disease - Fight off infections - Boost your mood - Improve sleep quality - Calm your nervous system - Health optimization - Prevention of disease - Anti-aging and collagen production boost   Reach out to the Poppy Clinic! You don’t need a referral. We look forward to meeting you very soon!

Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur and Dr. Salna Smith join us for this week’s episode. They are both rebel tribe facilitators in their respective cities. Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur is a naturopathic doctor and a clinic director in Ottawa, Ontario. Her practice is almost exclusively centered on supporting women with thyroid function and hormonal health. Dr. Salna Smith is a Naturopathic Doctor whose mission is to take her patients from overwhelmed and exhausted to calm, confident, and re-energized – for good. Dr. Salna firmly believes we all deserve to have sustainable energy so we can accomplish our priorities with ease. In this episode, we talk all about Rebel Tribe. We discuss Dr. Sarah and Dr. Salna’s observations on women in their programs, on the surprising takeaways they have gotten from running their own Rebel Tribes, and the importance of Rebel Tribes in the women’s healthcare community. We also chat about how useful it is to tap into your own intuition when it comes to making the changes your body needs.  Until now, Rebel Tribes has been an in-person experience. This pandemic has made us incredibly innovative and has inspired us to work fast to bring this to the masses. If Rebel Tribes is something you’ve been curious about, there are info-sessions going on across Canada and the US. Check out the link below to learn more! https://learn.rebeltribecommunity.com/michelle-peris-info-session   Listen to this episode to learn about:  The Sisterhood of Rebel Tribe  How Rebel Tribe is a revolutionary model   The Information you need to find your tribe    Key Takeaways: [6:27] Salna’s story with Rebel Tribe. [7:09] Sarah’s story with Rebel Tribe. [9:20] Takeaways and successes from Rebel Tribe.  [16:08] What makes Rebel Tribe different from typical Healthcare.  [17:37] The duration of Rebel Tribe.  [19:23] The importance of the space and information shared in Rebel Tribe. [20:50] How Rebel Tribe creates long-lasting change.  [21:32] Why Rebel Tribe is a revolutionary model.  [24:37] How Rebel Tribe empowers women to jump into the driver's seat when it comes to their health.  [28:01] Tapping into your intuition.  [31:25] Medicine as a co-creative solution. [32:03] Taking Rebel Tribe virtually due to the Pandemic. [38:23] The biggest surprises that come with sisterhood [48:48] How the book, Untamed, by Glennon Doyle has shaped their perspectives.  [54:31] Info-sessions.  [55:06] Connect with Dr. Sarah and Dr. Salna.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  Rebel Tribe www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   Have you ever heard of IV Vitamin Therapy? This is one of the treatments that are offered at the Poppy Clinic, you can receive it as a stand-alone treatment or as part of your holistic health care. IV stands for Intravenous. It is a 40-minute session during which you are administered a customized blend of vitamins intravenously, right into your bloodstream. The advantage of getting your vitamins this way is that the digestive tract is bypassed in order for you to absorb 100% of what you are getting, you are receiving the vitamins directly, and are able to get much higher doses of the vitamins than you would ever be able to get otherwise.   Did you know that 1 of 3 people have a digestive compromise? This means that even if you are eating a great diet or taking all of your vitamins, you might not actually be digesting and absorbing everything. IV Vitamin Therapy is the treatment that helps you absorb 100% of vitamins into your system.   Benefits of IV Vitamin Therapy: - Boost your immune system - Heal from chronic disease - Fight off infections - Boost your mood - Improve sleep quality - Calm your nervous system - Health optimization - Prevention of disease - Anti-aging and collagen production boost   Reach out to the Poppy Clinic! You don’t need a referral. We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur and Dr. Shauna Smith Dr. Vadeboncoeur on Instagram Dr. Vadeboncoeur on Facebook Dr. Smith on Instagram  Dr. Smith’s website   Mentioned in this episode: Untamed: by Glennon Doyle

The power of community in medicine is an underestimated and undervalued tool, even though the research on isolation and illness is so strong. Dr. Michelle Peris has created a Naturopathic Doctor facilitated community health program to bridge the power of knowledge in women’s health and the benefits of intentionally cultivated community for women which birthed the program called Rebel Tribe. Our clinic in has adopted this program to support our women more deeply in their health care. In this episode we review the ‘cost’ of isolation in women and how women can reframe the importance of community as part of her care. To add your name to the waitlist for our program, click here.

McCall McPherson is the founder of the Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice in Austin Texas, and she is the Owner and Chief Thyroid Hope Giver of Thyroid Nation. She is a physician, assistant, a recent TEDx speaker, and a thyroid expert (after being a thyroid patient herself). McCall’s passion for perfecting thyroid treatment stems from years of her suffering due to the mismanagement of her own hypothyroidism. Now she lives, breathes and thrives in understanding the nuances of proper thyroid care. Her philosophy is simple: There is no reason to still have thyroid symptoms. She spends her time helping to make it so by helping her patients get their lives back and teaching and advocating for the other millions of sufferers who aren’t her patients. In this episode, McCall and Michelle go deep into thyroid health and optimization which is often undervalued but is a hugely important factor to thrive in health. Women need to speak up and advocate for themselves and understand what they need to be asking their health care providers as well as what options are available to them. McCall also shares her unique perspective about functional medicine and humanity.    Key Takeaways: [7:00] McCall talks about how she became the Chief Thyroid Hope Giver of Thyroid Nation. [8:21] McCall shares her own struggles with thyroid issues. [11:21] Facing misalignment on a personal and emotional level. [12:31] McCall heals patients at a biochemical level so they can have the platform to make the changes they need to make in their own life. [13:57] McCall’s first approach is through biochemistry and data. [15:10] What labs does McCall run? [16:46] Symptoms of a thyroid problem. [17:47] The definition of an abnormal lab test varies hugely since it is based on the results of sick people. [22:20] McCall ranges for TSH, T4, T3, and reverse T3. [24:34] Vitamins and nutrients that are helpful for thyroid patients. [29:06] How McCall treats patients with Hashimoto’s disease and supports immunity. [30:44] Stress affects your thyroid. [33:32] Stress interventions for women. [34:57] McCall talks about her TEDx talk about humanity and medicine. [42:19] What does alignment look like? [43:39] McCall’s favorite mistake or lesson in life that she feels grateful for. [44:42] What makes McCall rebellious? [45:36] The fasting method McCall calls her superpower when it comes to her health.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member of your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy, and live-cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services, and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Dr.  Modern Thyroid Clinic McCall McPherson PA on Instagram Thyroid Nation Thyroid Nation on Facebook McCall McPherson Thyroid Lab Guide Thyroid Nation Gift TEDx: On Being Human

Adele Tevlin is the Founder and CEO of Adele Wellness. She has an incredible background in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Neuropsychology and is also a holistic nutritionist. Her passion is to encourage people to achieve their highest state of being. As a pattern interrupter and behavioral expert, she helps people change their habits, behaviors, and beliefs leading to transformations in their personal and professional lives.   Adele has the incredible ability to assist people in tapping into the core wounds and imprints that are holding them back from true joy and happiness.   During this awesome conversation, Michelle and Adele talk about: The subconscious is in charge; Blind spots (areas of our lives we cannot see for ourselves); The work on our mindsets as a necessary step to grow and evolve; The link between mind and body; The storage of memories and emotions in our cells; Brain neuroplasticity.   Key Takeaways: [7:23] Adele Tevlin talks about her personal and professional journey. [10:31] What is mindset? [11:40] Why we tend to do “Worst Case Scenario” thinking. [12:40] Where are you choosing to focus your attention? [13:58] Your subconscious mind records everything that ever happened to you. [15:23] The ego hijacks you. [16:20] When you focus on the ego and the pain, you are amplifying them. [16:53] There is no status quo emotionally, you’re either feeding your ego or your higher self. [18:34] Your mind is all over your body. [20:48] Self-judgement is ego-driven and ego-conditioning. [23:40] 0 to 7-year-olds are tapped into pure consciousness and potential, and they are greatly influenced by their parents/caregivers. [27:05] Limiting beliefs are superficial but core wounds are structural. [27:55] Identities are not fixed, they have plasticity. [29:45] You can't solve a problem from the same level it was created. [30:25] Awareness is about slowing down and observing what we are experiencing. [31:50] Adele leads an experimental exercise with the audience to slow down thinking. [36:54] True transformation happens when you can sit with the discomfort of your thoughts. [39:56] Learn to hold space and not to embody low vibration. [41:23] The ego-mind tells you that everything has to be at the expense of something else. [43:33] Loving yourself first enables you to have the capacity to love someone else. [45:28] Love is infinite. [50:25] You can rewire your brain. [51:09] Adele’s definition of happiness. [52:38] What makes Adele rebellious? [55:23] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member of your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy, and live-cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services, and mom and baby yoga.   We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Adele Tevlin:  Adele Wellness CEO Blueprint Training Event, February 21st and 22nd, 2020

Welcome to the Evolution of Medicine podcast! In this episode, James talks with Michelle Peris, ND, creator and facilitator of Rebel Tribe, a community group of women seeking support and health education. She has successfully made group visits sexy—helping women of all walks of life and health statuses build their own tribes and improve their health and wellbeing. A common concern we hear from practitioners starting out with group visits is that their patients won’t be interested in participating. But what’s different about Michelle’s groups is that that they are aspirational; the foundation of the groups encourages people to grow into better versions of themselves, and to draw on the bravery of their co-members to do it. Functional medicine groups are inspirational in that way—they channel community into a force that is powerful enough to motivate lasting behavior change. It was an excellent 30-minute conversation with Michelle, and she shared great insight that will be valuable to anyone looking for strategies to successfully market group visits and recruit patients. Highlights include: What inspired Michelle to pursue group visits in her practice How to demedicalize the marketing of group visits and attract more participants Stories of transformation from Rebel Tribe groups How the Practice Accelerator helps facilitate group visits in any practice How Michelle plans to continue to grow Rebel Tribe in 2020 and beyond And so much more! Resources mentioned in this episode: poppyclinic.com/rebel-tribe goevomed.com/accelerator functionalforum.com/success-leaves-clues-series goevomed.com/blogs/the-naturopathic-revolution-is-upon-us-will-you-lead michelleperis.com/freebie

Dr. Jordin Wiggins is a naturopathic doctor, entrepreneur, women´s sexual health disruptor and author. Dr. Wiggins’ mission is to revolutionize the way women take and talk about sexual health, wellness and pleasure. She is the clinic director of Health Overall and the CEO of The Pleasure Collective, a coaching community, and sexual health re-education program for women.   Dr. Wiggins’ book will be launched in March and is called The Pink Canary: The Hidden Secret to Optimum Health for Women.   Sexual health can be a taboo topic, but Dr. Wiggins approaches it in an articulate, knowledgable and incredibly passionate way, with the aim of helping women connect to their pleasure, to their joy and to embody what it means to be feminine and take pride in that.    Key Takeaways: [10:20] Dr. Wiggins talks about her professional journey. [11:28] Lack of desire is a health problem that should be treated. [14:28] Women are not taught about their hormonal health or how to communicate desire in relationships. [15:20] Dr. Wiggins talks about low libido and its link to depression. [17:13] Dr. Wiggins shares how she realized she had a pelvic floor dysfunction in her mid-twenties. [18:08] We are taught to name our anatomies in the wrong way. [19:42] Everything is better when you have a healthy sex drive. [20:10] Sex education by default is for male’s pleasure. [21:30] The clitoris is not even mentioned in sex education (which is mind-blowing!) [22:13] We need to talk about pleasure and desire. [22:40] Pornographic sex is not pleasurable sex for women. [23:33] Pleasure Principles: a 12-week program. [25:55] Please, stop faking. [27:45] Pleasure not pills. [28:50] Greek mythology and its link to women’s sexuality. [32:15] You can start having better sex today. [35:01] There is an evolution of desire, the sex that you crave in your twenties won’t be the same ta your thirties or forties. [36:22] Sex is not about numbers but about satisfaction. [38:02] Self-pleasure is not taught and usually is accompanied by shame. [39:20] Blaming libido on hormonal balance. [41:03] The amount of testosterone in the blood does not correlate to libido. [44:39] Dr. Wiggins talks about how she has been learning from every woman she has encountered at her practice. [47:22] The common reaction when seeing a woman sexually empowered is full of judgment. [51:55] Dr. Wiggins talks about her book: The Pink Canary. [53:30] A mistake that propelled Dr. Wiggins forward. [55:32] What makes Dr. Wiggins rebellious? [57:58] Rapid fire questions   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member of your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy, and live-cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services, and mom and baby yoga.   We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Dr. Jordin Wiggins: Health Overall  The Pleasure Collective The Pink Canary: The Hidden Secret to Optimum Health for Women Dr. Jordin Wiggings on Instagram Free Download about Libido Mismatching at The Pleasure Collective

Jody Peacock is a naturopathic doctor, she has a special interest in women’s health concerns, supporting women’s hormones, adrenal, thyroid, and ovarian function. She is incredibly knowledgeable in the realm of fertility, PCOS, menopause, waking, and fatigue. Dr. Peacock’s background is in sports medicine and she is the author of the book Preconceived: A Step-By-Step Guide to Enhancing Your Fertility and Preparing Your Body for a Healthy Baby which she wrote to support couples through the wealth of research on the impact of diet and lifestyle changes with regards to conception. Dr. Peacock knows that preconception health is critical to ensure the optimal health of future generations. In this episode, Dr. Peacock and Michelle talk about fertility but most of all about health optimization.   Key Takeaways: [9:22] Dr. Peacock talks about her professional career. [13:41] Why fertility has become a wide subject matter. [15:20] When people consult with regards to fertility. [18:12] Couples need to be willing to work together during the preconception time. [21:20] Aspects you should be considering if you are thinking of having a baby. [22:54] The diet and protein intake needed during preconception. [23:33] Tests that are recommended for couples that are planning to conceive. [25:50] When to and not to detox. [27:24] Dr. Peacock explains how different nutrients impact egg quality. [28:13] Environmental toxins people should be mindful of when it comes to preconception. [30:03] AMH levels and their relationship to stress. [33:47] Supplementation during the preconception, prenatal and perinatal stages. [35:55] Recommendation for women diagnosed with PCOS. [38:45] How often Dr. Peacock talks with patients about genetic testing? [39:40] Dr. Peacock shares a case example of a woman who went through 9 miscarriages. [43:41] Thyroid dysfunction and its relation to infertility. [45:30] 3rd Annual Canadian Fertility Show on February 22nd. [52:27] Dr. Peacock talks about a mistake that propelled her forward. [55:59] What makes Dr. Peacock rebellious? [56:39] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member of your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Dr. Jody Peacock:  Enhance Fertility  Preconceived: A Step-By-Step Guide to Enhancing Your Fertility and Preparing Your Body for a Healthy Baby, Jody Peacock 3rd Annual Canadian Fertility Show on February 22nd.

Josh Gitalis is a clinical nutritionist, he is a recognized expert in the field of clinical detoxification and therapeutic supplementation. He runs a Toronto based private practice with a worldwide client base. Josh teaches clinical nutrition and is also the first Canadian nutritionist becoming an IFM (Institute for Functional Medicine) certified practitioner. Josh has the ability to take incredibly complex concepts and distill them down into digestible information for the general public.   In this episode, Josh and Michelle go deep into crucial topics about integrative health, such as: Types of testing; How to be an informed health consumer; The differences between conventional and functional medicine testing; The kinds of tools to help identify dysfunction, not only diagnosing disease; Environmental health.   Key Takeaways:  [7:16] Josh Gitalis shares his personal and professional journey. [9:06] How Josh Gitalis became interested in Functional Medicine. [12:20] Josh Gitalis explains the meaning of functional lab testing. [13:30] The specific characteristics of stool testing from a functional medicine perspective. [18:30] Josh Gitalis shares a case that illustrates the necessity that practitioners have to look deeper and ask more questions to the patients. [21:20] Common mistakes in both medical and natural integrative testing. [22:13] When to have toxin testing? [23:45] The best functional tests to examine the hormones and digestion functions. [24:32] Josh Gitalis talks about his passion with regards to detoxification and environmental health. [28:20] Cleaning up your environment is something that you learn and have to do once and you never have to think about it again. [31:22] Josh Gitalis shares his knowledge about fasting. [38:40] Tips for a family that wants to live more holistically. [40:46] Josh shares the principles about food introduction. [43:48] Why do people end up in “food traps” in regards to feeding children?  [47:03] Leave your house with a food plan or you will be left with very unhealthy food options. [47:22] Josh Gitalis’ favorite mistake that propelled him forward. [48:57] What makes Josh Gitalis rebellious? [50:03] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Josh Gitalis: Josh Gitalis Josh Gitalis on Instagram Josh Gitalis on Facebook  Free Digestion Mini Course with Josh Gitalis

Dr. Amita Sachdev is a Naturopathic Doctor who has a background in nursing, her clinical focus is in cancer care and she offers specialized therapies such as intravenous therapy, mistletoe injections and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. The remarkable thing about Dr. Sachdev is her passion and her ability to provide a unique blend of both conventional medical knowledge with traditional healing wisdom, a truly integrative approach. In this episode, Dr. Amita Sachdev shares her own journey transiting through postpartum depression and how not living through her core values dimmed her light, she openly talks about how she radically transformed that to be the vibrant and magnetic woman she is today. Listen to this educational, real and passionate conversation.   Key Takeaways: [8:26] Dr. Sachdev shares her path into naturopathic medicine, oncology and cancer support. [13:07] Dr. Sachdev talks about the resistance she sometimes meets working with doctors, hospitals, patients and their families. [15:11] The naturopathic approach to cancer interventions. [20:35] When someone is confronted with death, potential death, a terminal illness or a terminal diagnosis a spiritual transformation is created in that person. [23:05] IV vitamin infusion therapy according to the type of cancer and the drugs the patient is doing. [26:25] Dr. Sachdev explains how the mistletoe treatment works. [28:07] How often are people recommended to have IV therapy and mistletoe? [29:00] The community factor in cancer treatment. [32:43] Dr. Sachdev talks about how she personally handles the attachment with patients. [36:13] Dr. Sachdev shares her motivation for writing her book. [41:47] Going through hard times along with the support of amazing people who accept and love you. [43:20] Traumatic events give you the chance to stop and reflect. [44:06] We would rather do what is easier than what is hard. [47:33] The power of authenticity. [50:08] A challenge that propelled Dr. Sachdev forward. [51:18] What makes Dr. Sachdev rebellious? [53:00] Rapid fire questions. [59:04] Spirituality as a tool for life.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Dr Amita Sachdev.  www.drsachdevnd.com NatCan Integrative Medical and Wellness Centre Call 1-416-400-6280

Dr. Michelle Peris is a Naturopathic Doctor, Creator of the Rebel Tribe, Host of the Rebel Talk Podcast, and the Director of her in-person clinic “The Poppy Clinic” located in Oakville, Ontario. She is also mom to two beautiful children and a wife.   Dr. Peris’ passion and purpose in life are teaching women the science of sisterhood and community and what really happens when you allow yourself to be part of something outside of yourself as well as how being part of a community can positively impact your emotional and physical health.   Here are the main topics covered in this amazing conversation with my friend and colleague Dr. Michelle Peris: ● Dr. Peris shares how she developed Rebel Tribe as a collective way for women to discover their healing power. ● The three elements of healing: 1. The need for concern. 2. The functional tests and interventions available. 3. The nature of our support system. ● Dr. Peris talks about being rebellious. ● The connection between physical, mental and emotional symptoms with the lack of community. ● Community is the medicine. ● The recurrent feeling of shame in a woman’s life. ● When and how to reach out to “your people”. ● The physiology of connection. ● The impact of isolation and stress on our health. ● Learning how to keep the vibration of your relationships high. ● Tapping into your intuition.   Hoping that you find this episode encouraging to become part of a group or a community where you can find support and connection, which will improve your emotional and physical health. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!   You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting www.jennpike.com/podcast.   Learn more about Dr. Michelle Peris :   The Poppy Clinic Rebel Tribe Build Your Tribe for Clinicians Dr. Michelle Peris on Instagram Dr. Michelle Peris on Facebook The Poppy Clinic on Facebook Rebel Talk Podcast Group on Facebook   Dr. Michelle Peris is a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), community builder, speaker, women's empowerment advocate and mother. Michelle is the Clinic Director at The Poppy Clinic, an integrative medical clinic that grew to include 8 practitioners in one year. Michelle is also the creator of the wildly popular community health initiative, Rebel Tribe. Michelle maintains a private practice in the city of Oakville, while also dedicating her time on cultivating a community health program aimed at health education and women's empowerment. She believes that connection is essential for optimal health and living a vibrant life. She is passionate about helping women of all ages and life stages learn to listen to their bodies and tune into the wisdom inside, helping them create a life that feels good to live, with energy and passion that had been long forgotten. As an ND, Michelle is immensely passionate about helping women (and their families) become their own best health advocate and believes that empowered, health-conscious individuals can achieve a superior quality of life. Michelle graduated from both the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) as well as the University of Calgary, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesiology with a minor in contemporary dance. As a clinician, Michelle's focus is on women and children, hormone health, and digestion. She is the proud creator of Dr. Mom ND, an online resource for health-conscious moms and their natural babies. When Michelle is not working through health concerns with her patients, you'll find her sipping bulletproof coffee, hanging out with her tribe which includes her super cool husband, playing with her two young kids, or staying up entirely too late with her husband and a few goofy pets.   Online working with Jenn: To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject    The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day!    Learn more about our amazing show partners Many women coming back to exercise often feel that they have joint pain resulting from inflammation, apart from suggesting being instructed about the quality of your movement and guided through it, I recommend to look for the source of this inflammation, if it is a preexisting discomfort Saint Francis Herb Farm Curcumin Plus is a great supplement to support your body, curcumin is one of the most potent natural anti-inflammatory compounds. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.    When talking about joint health, another great ally is Clean Collagen from Genuine Health that provides 10 grams of easy-to-absorb protein into your body. I personally use one to two scoops a day. Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.   Learn more about Jenn’s work: Jenn Pike  Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike The Hormone Project  The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more! http://www.jennpike.com/ Simplicity TV on Youtube   Quotes:  “Support is what will help you to show up and do the things you said you want to do.” “When you have support you feel seen, heard, and that you are valued.” “When you are cultivating change and stretch in your life it feels lonely and scary; being with other people that are going through the same thing makes it less frightening.” “Our physiology is connected to our intuition.” “You are not on this journey alone.” “The community is the medicine.” “We are wired for connection.” “When you have high quality connections your health parameters improve.” “Social isolation is one of the major root causes of depression.” “It’s not about the quantity it is about the quality.”   Additional Information About Jenn: Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.   QJenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

Kate Robichaud is a clean beauty advocate, she started on this path after realizing during her first pregnancy that her baby experienced a disease caused by environmental toxins. Due to this condition, her newborn daughter had to go through several surgeries in her first months of life. Kate became involved in Beautycounter since she personally was struggling as a consumer in really know how to shop, where to look and who to trust, she began as a consumer and rapidly got involved in this awesome Clean Beauty movement, which educates, advocates and provides beauty products that are clean and safe for women’s health. In this episode, you will learn how to shop more consciously to protect yourself and your family from environmental toxins.    Key Takeaways: [3:50] Rebel Tribe is going National  starting in January, check out the different cities where meetings will be hosted or connect with @drmichelleperis [8:26] Kate talks about her personal journey. [13:46] Kate shares how she became involved in Beautycounter. [15:52] The three pillars of Beautycounter: educate, advocate and provide clean cosmetic products. [17:54] Why is clean beauty so important? [19:20] An average woman uses 12 skin products which include more than 168 ingredients. [20:05] How to become a more conscious consumer. [20:48] What fragrance is really about. [22:57] Tools you can use when you are shopping: download Beautycounter Never List or the EWG´s Healthy Living App. [24:03] Support the movement by texting Better Beauty in Canada 70734 and in the US 52886. [31:42] Kate talks about how becoming part of Rebel Tribe helped her start sharing her story with others and the impact it had on her life. [38:41] Kate realizing her skills as a team builder and a natural leader. [41:00] Through vulnerability you build community, you build trust and you grow. [42:22] Kate shares a perceived mistake that served as a lesson and propelled her forward. [48:40] What makes Kate rebellious? [51:26] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Kate Robichaud:  Kate Robichaud on Instagram Beautycounter Kate’s Beautycounter Tribe on Facebook

“I am going to start living in better alignment with my core values, I am going to get really real about what factors in my life are not serving me, and continue to work from a more aligned place.” @drmichelleperis   Dr. Michelle Peris wants to share the lessons she learned during 2019 and how each of them set her up for success. She discloses the most useful habits that helped her to stay clear on her vision, be motivated and stay connected to her purpose even during challenging times.   Happy New Year! Wishing you an abundance of clarity and joy in 2020!   Key Takeaways: [4:27] Dr. Michelle reflects about the opportunities and challenges she faced during 2019. [5:38] Impostor syndrome: believing you don’t deserve the opportunities you have. [6:50] Count your blessings. [7:40] Things happen when you slow down. [8:22] When you are burning out for doing what you are passionate about. [9:44] I want to have a magnetic attraction to opportunities. [10:05] The power of setting your goals and mission with clarity. [11:20] What action steps do you need to take to ensure your vision comes to fruition?  [12:30] Learn how to balance your masculine and femenine energy. [13:47] Get rid of the negative narratives that are harming your potential. [15:05] You can rewire yourself and get rid of what is no longer serving you. [16:37] Create your vision board for 2020. [19:39] Even when you are not having your best day, you never know whose life you are impacting. [21:07] Make time for journaling. [22:33] Show up to fit your best self. [23:08] The quality of your life is based on your willingness to have tough conversations or to ask quality questions. [23:26] Take radical responsibility of your life. [25:09] 4 things to aligning yourself with 2020:  - one thing you want to Start - one thing you want to Stop - one thing you want to Face  - and one thing you want to Embrace Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member of your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon! 

Dr. Mallory Harris is a registered and regulated Naturopathic Doctor practicing individualized medicine within a multidisciplinary clinic and fitness centre located in Midtown Toronto. She is an expert in detoxification and fertility optimization and, in today's ́ episode, she will share great tools and knowledge about our relationship with the environment we inhabit, not only with regards to our living space but also the relationships and mindset we have. Dr. Harris talks about how it is possible to repattern our beliefs and thoughts in order to shift the way we respond to daily stressors. Dr. Harris also shares in this amazing conversation, key concepts for body and home detoxification related to optimize fertilization.   Key Takeaways: [5:37]  Dr. Mallory Harris talks about  how she became a naturopathic doctor and an expert in detoxification and fertility optimization. [9:03] We are the products of our environment. [9:35] Thought patterns, beliefs and responses to stress that we are exposed to early on in our lives shape our current responses. [10:55] Dr. Harris presents the core of her program. [12:18] In order to raise children with emotional intelligence and resilience, you first have to do the work yourself. [13:37] Dr. Harris shares tools to build stronger emotional resiliency. [15:20] Repatterning our brains to have different thoughts and beliefs in order to respond differently. [16:40] Body and home detoxification. [19:09] Dr. Harris explains why you should change your laundry detergent. [19:34] The space you live in impacts your mental health. [22:10] The importance of paying attention to the nutritional environment that we create for our bodies and gut microbiome.  [24:54] Dr. Harris suggest the best plants to contribute to detoxify your air. [25:36] Dr. Harris shares how she found she had endometriosis and the testing she had done. [26:30] What is methylation? [26:54] Nutrients you need to feed your liver with in order to help its optimal function. [30:20] Learning to read the signs our bodies are giving us. [32:20] Dr. Harris explains why including the topic of relationships in her program is important in the process of detoxification. [36:49] Building boundaries and growing confidence to say “no” in order to protect yourself from toxic relationships. [38:35] Dr. Harris shares a challenge that propelled her forward. [39:45] What makes Dr. Harris rebellious? [41:10] The intergenerational aspect applied to relationships and toxicity. [43:07] Community and connection foster transformation. [43:54] Rapid fire questions [45:44] Dr. Harris talks about what her program offers to the community.    Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga.   We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Dr. Mallory Harris: Dr. Mallory Harris ND Dr. Mallory Harris ND on Instagram

Samantha Gladish has been creating an amazing impact in the health space, creating a real voice not only for nutrition but for hormonal health and detoxification, inspiring people around the world. Samantha Gladish is a Holistic Nutritionist, Weight Loss & Hormone Coach and author of the new book, The 30-Day Hormone Solution. She is the founder of HolisticWellness.ca, a website dedicated to helping women lose weight and balance their hormones with delicious food. Samantha coaches and supports women from around the world on natural beauty care, holistic health and nutrition. Her philosophy is that by changing the way we eat, think, move and care for our bodies, we can heal ourselves and live a life of more power and possibility. Her passion for business is an extension of her work as a Health Coach. Samantha speaks internationally on all things health, wellness and entrepreneurship and in her spare time, you can find her baking up delicious health-ified treats in her kitchen.   Key Takeaways: [6:15] Samantha talks about her own health journey and her motivation to work on the health scene. [12:03] Samantha talks about her reaction when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s. [15:12] Samantha’s new cookbook: The 30 Day Hormone Solution: The Key to Better Health and Natural Weight Loss [18:05] A paleo diet contributes to healing your body. [21:13] Learning to honor what you are called to eat. [22:28] How to go through the holidays while supporting your health. [23:36] The crucial importance of hydration. [24:48] Move your body more. [25:14] Expose yourself to natural light for a better deep sleep. [26:22] Detoxifying food you can eat over the holidays. [28:35] Samantha talks about the “reset rules”. [30:01] Cut the snacking and focus on your meals. [31:15] How to incorporate a liquid cleanse to support your hormones and digestion. [33:18] Samantha shares how she manages to do all she does and not burnout. [40:30] Core essential Samantha wishes she had known before. [43:50] Relationships and health. [45:40] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Samantha Gladish:  Holisticwellness.ca The 30 Day Hormone Solution: The Key to Better Health and Natural Weight Loss, Samantha Gladish  Order your book at www.hormonesolutionbook.com  Free 5 Day sugar detox -   Holistic Wellness Foodie on Instagram Holistic Wellness Foodie on Facebook 

Dr. Krista Burns is the co-founder of the American Posture Institute and author of The Posture Principles: Posture by Design, not by Circumstance. In today’s episode, she offers a completely unique idea: Digital Dementia, a concept that defines how technology and the overuse of digital media is affecting our brains and de-evolving our posture. This is a relevant and eye-opening conversation, which aims to bring more awareness to the stresses that affect our modern-day functioning and physiology.    In this show you will hear about: Technique and neurological disorders, Cognitive decline as a result of the overuse of technology,  The average time children are spending on technology every day (and what is recommended). How the use of technology impacts our brains. Recognizing tech fatigue.  Viable solutions to families. Key Takeaways: [5:45] Dr. Krista talks about her personal and professional journey.  [7:26] Postural changes and how they are affecting us. [10:04] Research shows that there is a decline in cognition as a result of our posture while using technology. [10:55] Children born in the digital age are predisposed to dementia and cognitive decline. [12:30] Infants should not be exposed to screens. [12:38] After the age of 6 children should not spend more than two hours a day on devices and yet the average child uses devices for 7 hours a day. [13:43] You do not have to get rid of your devices, but exercise healthy boundaries. [15:18] The connection piece: our communication has dramatically changed in the digital age. [16:27] If your children are showing signs of withdrawal, it is because there is an addiction. [17:24] When you are doing fun things you forget that you are not on your device. [18:14] Three signs of tech-fatigue: 1. Technique posture. 2. Is your family spending more than two hours a day with their devices for recreational use? 3. Behavioral changes. [22:08] How our brains are being stimulated by using technology. [23:50] What happens to your brain when you are surrounded by nature and moving your body. [25:29] Practical ways to safeguard our children from digital dementia:  1. Take Digital detox doses. 2. Monitor screen time. 3. Take posture breaks. 4. Move more. [32:30] Dr. Krista recommends blue light blockers. [33:55] Blue light is affecting our melatonin levels. [35:18] Dr. Krista talks about the active sitting solution. [36:20] What makes Dr. Krista so passionate about what she does. [38:01] What makes Dr. Krista rebellious? [38:27] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Dr. Krista Burns: American Posture Institute The Posture Principles: Posture by Design, not by Circumstance, Dr. Krista Burns American Posture Institute on Facebook TEDx Dr. Krista Burns: Evolve

Lorri Fleming and Angie Stenback are the founders of The Womb, and their mission is to hold a sacred, loving space of nurturing, nourishing and inspiration, where women and families gather, a place where everyone is real. These wonderful women have been enlightening the perinatal world for a long time and in this episode, they will share all about perinatal care, doula support, and integrative health as it relates to women’s health during the very special phase of conception, pregnancy and delivery. Lorri and Angie will also share about their personal journeys and the wisdom of a doula. Enjoy the first part of a deeply amazing conversation between Michelle, Lorri and Angie.   Key Takeaways: [7:08] Lorri Fleming and Angie Stenback talk about how they became the owners of The Womb. [15:59] Lorri and Angie explain what The Womb is all about and how they are supporting families to thrive in this very vulnerable and special moment.  [17:42] The womb as a place for origin, development and growth. [19:40] The Womb becoming a franchise. [22:00] No one should feel alone, that’s the purpose of a community. [25:30] Give yourself permission to feel pain and not suffer from it, knowing you will be able to cope with it. [28:26] What is the purpose of having a doula? [30:01] What kind of birth does your baby want? [30:35] Trauma in childbirth is almost becoming an epidemic. [31:30] When families feel empowered and confident in the decisions they made, trauma is reduced. [34:39] The importance of normalizing the birth experience and sharing it. [37:00] Doulas work with health care providers. [38:32] Doulas support the postpartum process. [39:42] When a woman in labor says “I can’t do it anymore” and a doula replies “You are doing it!”. [41:06] Tips from a doula to every woman going through pregnancy. [44:00] The many roles of a postnatal doula. [49:22] The challenge of tapping into women’s intuition in a culture overloaded with information and knowledge. [50:54] A perceived failure that Lorri and Angie feel propelled them forward. [56:44] Who are Lorri and Angie’s mentors? [59:02] What makes Lorri and Angie rebellious? [1:01:28] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey…  Join us on our Facebook community   www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga.   We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Lorri Fleming and Angie Stenback:  The Womb The World of my Baby on Facebook The World of My Baby on Instagram Lorri “Doula” Fleming on Facebook  Lorri Fleming on Instagram

Amira Posner has a Masters in Social Work and is dedicating her career to help and support women struggling with infertility. Amira has developed and facilitates “The Mind-Body Fertility Group” and the Fab Fertile: Mindfulness Fertility series. Having been on her own journey of secondary infertility, she has a very unique lens through which she supports women on their journey. In today’s episode, Michelle and Amira explore deeper emotions associated with infertility such as anger, anxiety, depression, jealousy, and shame. They also talk about the fertile body method, the mind-body connection and the ways healing can be facilitated with her framework called “letting go coping” as well as all the mind-body modalities available for individuals going through a challenging time. Amira also leads the audience into a brief meditation so you can experience how Amira provides mind-body wellness for her community.   Key Takeaways: [5:22] Amira shares her personal and professional journey. [8:45] Supporting and empowering women through the mind-body fertility group. [10:10] Helping women to distinguish what they can control and what they can’t in their fertility journey. [11:47] The act of surrender is to let go and trust. [13:36] The magic of finding collaboration and normalization over an experience. [15:14] Mindfulness-based practices applied to lower stress levels. [18:15] Acceptance comes hand-in-hand with mindfulness. [18:35] Cognitive restructuring for couples going through their fertility journey. [20:31] Amira teaches women to use self-hypnosis at home when they need it. [22:39] Amira’s work supporting couples learn how to hold on to the things that are under their control. [23:33] Learning to deal with difficult emotions such as shame, jealousy, and feeling defected. [25:55] Amira talks about the amazing benefits for women participating in her community. [28:44] Amira talks us through a guided meditation. [31:01] Amira shares a perceived failure in her life that propelled her forward. [32:02] Amira talks about her mentor: Tara Brach. [33:44] What makes Amira rebellious? [34:01] Rapid fire questions.     Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member of your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy, and live-cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga.   We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Amira Posner.  Fab Fertile Healing Infertility The Mind-Body Fertility Group  Amira Posner on Instagram Amira Posner on Facebook

Dr. Shyamala Kiru is a mindset and relationship expert, she is a registered psychotherapist and couples and family therapist, her mission is to help people have high-performance relationships. She is also the Founder and Director of the Kiru Wellness Clinic, a mental health practice dedicated to the optimization of the entire family system. In today’s episode, you will hear about the methodology behind Dr. Kiru’s pillars for success, mindset mastery, communication with confidence and authentic connection. Michelle and Dr. Shyamala also dive deep into communication styles, showing up as our authentic selves and how our connections have an impact on our overall health.   Key Takeaways: [5:58] Dr. Kiru talks about her personal and professional background. [9:28] The quality of our relationships, mindset and our ability to be assertive has a huge impact on a person’s physical and mental health. [10:24] Our mindset is the result of many years of upbringing. [11:50] Dr. Kiru’s work in helping people connect with their mindsets and the underline narrative that is potentially holding them back. [12:13] The thinking traps are cognitive distortions that happen on a subconscious level. [14:40] Children will often pick up how we respond to stress, worry or anxiety. [15:43] Dr. Kiru talks about how to become more intentional with our mindsets and thoughts. [18:15] The difference between being responsive versus reactive. [20:55] We need to train our brains to down-regulate. [23:02] The most important thing you are doing as a parent is modeling responsive behaviors. [25:14] Dr. Kiru explains the physiological impact of taking a deep breath. [26:44] A relationship that suffered any sort of trauma can be strengthened when there is an adequate repair to that trauma. [31:33] When we open the space to be ok to be disappointing in our relationships we can be far more honest. [33:10] The pillars of success: mindset mastery, communicating with confidence and building secure attachments. [42:05]  The first phase in the work with Dr. Kiru is developing a secure attachment. [43:33] Dr. Kiru presents an example of how a secure attachment in an assertive conversation would look like. [49:24] When our relationships are in a state of distress we are in a state of distress. [51:22] Dr. Kiru’s shares a perceived mistake that propelled her forward. [53:40] Dr. Kiru talks about her greatest mentors: her husband and daughter. [56:31] What makes Dr. Kiru rebellious? [57:28] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook   Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help you find - and Keep - Love, Amir Levine   When was the last time you felt truly cared for like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Dr. Shyamala Kiru  Dr. Shyamala Kiru on Instagram kiruwellness.com

Dave Ruel is the founder of Effic, which is a planner for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to become more efficient and more productive. Dave is known as “The Architect” because he is able to create such highly efficient and sustainable business structures, after launching his own multimillion-dollar  businesses online. During this episode Michelle and Dave will discuss such topics as efficiency and organization — not only directed at entrepreneurs but at families! Dave teaches tactics to organize and streamline family functioning in order for them to be able to apply and engineer them to their own unique situation. Here are other topics addressed in this rich conversation: What’s the difference between productivity and efficiency? Focus: “Done by noon” framework Prioritize self-care Reduce emotional stress How should we handle priorities?   Key Takeaways: [6:56] Dave explains how he got to create the Effic planner. [10:43] Difference between productivity and efficiency. [14:30] Dave shares the tools to become more efficient. [15:13] Different types of tasks: Project-based tasks, Process-based tasks, and Reactive tasks. [19:01] Defining your vision and goals. [20:44] The concept of Buckets: Choose three big projects to work on. [23:33] Why do you want to keep “the big picture”  in mind. [28:05] Scheduling creates freedom and space within our lives.  [31:45] Preventing burn out through planning and scheduling. [32:23] The importance of taking care of physical and mental well being. [33:10] Following the analogy about learning to prioritize: What would look like a big rock, a little rock and a grain of sand? [37:35] In order to prioritize better keep in mind what you want to accomplish in the next 12 months. [38:30] Dave talks about the sustainability aspect. [41.05] People are burnt out because they don't prioritize self care. [41:52] Dave introduces a daily self care routine that begins with hydration and exercise. [44:38] Allow yourself to have some time on your own to reflect. [45:45] Remind yourself to practice gratefulness. [49:30] Dave explains how the “evening check-out” works. [51:02] Learn the practice of filtering ideas. [54:06] What makes Dave rebellious? [57:19] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris on Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris on Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Dave Ruel:  Effic Planner Dave Ruel on Instagram Dave Ruel on Facebook

Cassie Bjork has spent the past 10 years helping people stop obsessing over food and lose weight effortlessly — while enjoying what they eat, and feeling like themselves again. Cassie delivers a no-nonsense, keep-it-simple approach to nutrition, health, and life. There’s no calorie-cutting, no sacrificing, no starving. Cassie’s programs are meant for people to feel full, energized, and satisfied—and in control of their bodies and lives again. Cassie is a rebel, who encourages people to break the so-known “rules of dieting” in order to lose weight. She is a #1 best selling author and dietitian who went through her own battle trying to lose weight unsuccessfully while following the method of eating less and exercising more. Years later she started to unlearn everything she thought was right for weight loss and discovered a new and revolutionary way of relating to food, as well as caring about hormone function, mindset and community. Cassie’s motto is to respect and honor your body while feeding it the right foods for sustainable weight loss.    Key Takeaways: [6:30] Cassie talks about her personal journey. [9:56] Most of the information about food and diet are wrong. [11:58] Cassie shares what helped her achieve her optimal health. [13:19] Eat more good fats. [14:03] The myth of over exercising. [16:06] New clients get to start eating on a regular schedule, every 4 hours, having proteine, fat and carbs. [19:18] You have to regulate your blood sugar and check on your stress levels if you want to lose weight. [21:10] You need to break the “dieting rules” if you want to lose weight. [22:45] How to burn fat while you are sleeping. [24:29] The miracles that fat do to your health. [25:28] Cassie talks about the hormones that interfere with weight loss. [28:11] When you eat the right way it feels like indulging yourself. [29:11] Food is information. [31:57] Reframing your mindset about weight lose. [34:30] Your environment is an extension of your mind. [36:04] Community is a lifesaver. [37:18] Cassie shares how she transitioned in a coaching position. [44:14] The difference of learning in a community. [46:58] Perceived mistake that has propelled Cassie forward. [48:22] Cassie talks about her mentors. [49:52] What makes Cassie rebellious? [53:44] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Cassie Bjork:  Cassie.net Real Food Vitamins Rule Breakers Program Ten Rules to Break to Lose Weight 

James Maskell is joining Michelle and in this episode, he explains in detail how there is a way to maximize health span and minimize cost, where the goal is self efficacy and people being well, not having a lifetime of  dependence on medication which is not only unhealthy but incredibly expensive. Community is the medicine that our society needs the most. As James exposes: we need to end the era of the triangle and start the era of the circle, tackling isolation and loneliness. James Maskell’s mission is to empower the pioneers of next-generation medicine so that they can shift the paradigm and provide an alternative to people on a larger scale. His desire to expedite this major shift in medicine is the genesis of the Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference, which he founded in 2014 and is held on the first Monday of each month for health professionals, medical stakeholders, and digital entrepreneurs. In this amazing conversation James Maskell also talks about his newest book which will be released on January 14th, called “The Community Cure: Transforming Health Outcomes Together”.   Key Takeaways: [6:48] James Maskell talks about his life journey. [10:03] James Maskell talks about his most recent book. [12:16] Dealing with chronic disease. [15:11] Why community is crucial. [16:08] Who will benefit from reading James Maskell’s book? [18:04] Community is medicine. [19:02] The era of separation and its impact on health. [22:03] The matter of privacy in relation to isolation. [26:40] The best way for a group to connect is for them to share why they want to get well. [28:51] The re-establishment of community around healthy behaviors. [30:12] The heroes are people from communities. [32:31] An exponential solution is the only one that can solve our current healthcare problem. [37:30] It’s time for the era of the circle. [38:05] What makes James rebellious? [39:25] Rapid fire questions   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with James Maskell.  Functional Forum The Evolution of Medicine, by James Maskell James Maskell on Instagram Evolution of Medicine Pre order James Maskell’s book The Community Cure: Transforming Health Outcomes Together. Download the kindle version for free from January 14th to the 19th.

Anne Matthews is the founder of Energy Tree Studios, she is an acupuncturist and her background is in traditional chinese medicine. She is also a fitness coach and as you will hear in this interview, she is an open and true human being, who carries a funny and vibrant energy combined with a deep knowledge and expertise with regards to health and healing. During this conversation Michelle and Anne talk about fertility, hormones, menstrual cycles and tracking, as well as their own families, health and nutrition. Listen to this episode for a fun, energetic, deep and real talk. You will not only find how richly Western and Eastern medicine work when they are combined with the purpose of understanding the signs that our bodies manifest, but you will also have the opportunity to meet two authentic human beings who are not afraid to show their flaws and vulnerabilities.    Key Takeaways: [7:25] Anne Matthews talks about her professional background. [10:20] How is hormonal imbalance treated with chinese medicine? [12:53] The tongue examination. [14:01] Western and eastern perspectives to approach hormonal imbalances. [16:03] A healthy mom will have a healthy baby. [18:34] Testing. [20:32] When tests make you anxious. [21:58] Start tracking your menstrual cycles. [25:53] A happy period from Chinese medicine standpoint. [26:59] Anne talks about her cycle. [29:53] Liver Qi stagnation. [33:22] We are made out of energy and that energy needs to move. [38:03] Spleen Qi deficiency. [41:00] Steamed carrot vs raw carrot nutritional values. [44:45] Boundaries and isolation. [54:15] Anne talks about her pregnancies. [58:50] We tend to hide sadness. [1:00:20] The importance of connection and communication. [1:06:04] Feeling you are not enough. [1:07:52] Anne’s favorite challenge that propelled her forward. [1:12:17] What makes Anne rebellious? [1:13:06] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Dr. Ann Matthews: Energy Tree Studios on Facebook Energy Tree Studios on Instagram

Jenn Pike is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Women's Hormone Expert, Certified Yoga & Pilates Instructor, Medical Exercise Specialist, Bestselling author and host of the The Simplicity Sessions podcast. She specializes in women's health and hormones. As an inspired Mom of two, she understands that true wellbeing is a journey to be enjoyed, not a struggle to be forced. Jenn joins Michelle in a thoughtful conversation about women’s bodies, specifically about the different phases of our cycles and how they manifest through feelings, energy and physical signs. They dive deep into education, peri and post menopausal phases, birth control pills, lunar cycling, among other amazing themes that aim to empower women to get informed about the divine feminine wisdom that lives within their bodies. Key Takeaways: [6:15] Jenn Pike talks about herself and professional background.  [10:06] Lunar cycling. [11:38] Our menstrual cycle is our super power.  [13:22] How the Synced program is structured. [17:34] Menstrual cycle awareness. [19:31] Menopausal and post menopausal women. [22:20] The issue with censorship over alternative medicine and the pharmaceutical companies. [24:21] The menstrual cycle as the fifth vital sign. [24:30] The birth control pill. [26:28] Empowering women by educating them about the wisdom within their bodies. [28:44] Jenn talks about the different phases of a woman’s cycle. [33:23] What happens when your cycle shifts from one month to the next. [35:50] Compassion and grace. [37:55] Phases of the moon and the relationship with women’s cycle. [41:48] Restructure your agenda according to your cycles. [43:28] The “do less” approach. [45:45] Jenn defines simplicity. [46:22] Jenn talks about a perceived failure that propelled her forward. [49:20] What makes Jenn rebellious? [53:25] Rapid fire questions. [56:31] What to do when our daughters reach their periods.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga.   We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Jenn Pike.  Synced program The Simplicity Sessions Podcast Jenn Pike Jenn Pike on Instagram

Dr. Sonya Doherty is a naturopathic doctor who focuses on biomedical treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, PANDAS, anxiety, depression, and rare genetic disorders. Her passion and expertise is inspiring, and her devoted work in helping families looking for answers is just beyond words.    Dr. Sonya is extremely passionate about biomedical treatment.  She has been practicing for over 14 years and has treated thousands of children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders. As the mother of 3 young children, she is dedicated to bringing the most current research and advanced treatments to her multidisciplinary wellness clinic located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Doherty is an international speaker and lectures extensively on biomedical treatment and the prevention of autism and other developmental disorders.  As a member of the Treat Autism faculty, she trains other health care professionals in biomedical treatment. Key Takeaways: [6:42] How Dr. Doherty decided to focus on her area of expertise. [9:55] Naturopathic medicine vs. traditional medicine approaches to neurodevelopmental disorders. [12:26] Educating other physicians. [14:53] Diet will change your child’s life with autism. [16:03] Removing dairy and grains. [18:05] First encounter with desperate families with children with autism. [19:46] The aggravation process. [20:43] Steps towards recovery. [23:43] The proper evaluation to a non-verbal child. [25:32] Getting a bowel x-ray. [26:37] Unclogging the gut and starting a diet. [27:38] The problem with the grains we eat. [30:02] SNPs: Single nucleotide polymorphisms= bridges. [32:05] Toxicity as a cause of the increase in children with autism. [37:15] Healing families. [38:28] All regression is mitochondrial. [41:59] Addicted response to food requires a drastic change in diet.  [42:55] Prevention. [45:10] The dangers of Tylenol. [46:27] How heavy metals are affecting our health. [47:52] The transformations that Dr. Doherty sees every day. [52:15] What is PANDAS? [59:07] What makes Dr. Doherty rebellious? [1:01:15] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Dr. Sonya Doherty Treat Autism

In this episode, Michelle welcomes Dr. Breanne Kallonen who is a naturopathic doctor, an author and an everyday high achieving badass woman. A unique human being that continuously shows up with her passion to help women elevate their lives and create a community where they can find support on several aspects of their health, hormonal and metabolic balance, and digestive support. She does not only walks the talk, but has a very strong background in science and the most recent research that supports every step in her amazing program.   In this episode you will hear about: ● Intermittent fasting  ● Hormonal balance ● Stress  ● Nutrition ● The pillars for health   Key Takeaways: [5:55] How did Dr. Kallonen get into naturopathic medicine?  [8:58] Supporting women when it comes to community, mindset and hormonal balance. [10:39] Giving up control. [11:37] The pillars of health. [13:26] The evening routine. [15:55] Hormones, fitness and weight loss. [17:46] Exercising less can produce amazing results. [18:33] Resetting the metabolism. [21:55] Trends on hormone imbalances Dr. Kallonen has seen and the interventions she has conducted. [23:57] Nutrition and hormone balance. [26:10] What does your plate need to look like? [30:54] Metabolic weight loss and diet. [32:50] How are you eating your food. [33:30] The research around intermittent fasting. [37:43] Fasting and blood sugar levels. [39:50] Difference between hunger and cravings. [47:12] Talking about nutrition with your children. [51:04] A challenge that propelled Dr. Kallonen forward. [53:40] What makes Dr. Kallonen rebellious? [55:18] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Dr. Breanne Kallonen Dr. Breanne Kallonen on Instagram Dr. Breanne Kallonenon on Facebook The Wild Side Wellness Wild and Free, Dr. Breanne Kallonen

September is the perfect time of year to ground your ideas and put them on paper or to express your wishes out loud as a way of helping them manifest. Dr. Michelle Peris shares how this practice has been having a tremendous impact on her and her practice. Sometimes it can be scary to dream big and aim for big targets. In this episode, Dr. Michelle talks about anxiety and fear, and how they can be signs that growth is about to happen. Confidence and clarity are achieved through action and creation, it is needed most of the time to start before feeling ready. Dr. Michelle shares how experiencing anxiety, impostor syndrome and fear of rejection while starting something new, can prevent us from reaching our true potential. Listen to this awesome episode and get the right inspiration to share your magic with the world and pursue your wildest dreams.   Key Takeaways: [6:34] Dr. Michelle Peris talks about struggling with anxiety. [7:18] Launch before you are ready. [8:16] Fear. [9:03] Fear of rejection. [10:52] Connect with your mission. [11:50] Using anxiety as a metric of growth. [13:45] You are a leader in your own life.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga.   We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon! 

Razi Berry is a naturopathic doctor, who pushes the needle forward in this profession. She is the Founder and Publisher of Naturopathic Doctor News & Review (ndnr.com) and NaturalPath (thenatpath.com), Razi has spent the last decade as a natural medicine advocate and marketing whiz. She has galvanized and supported the naturopathic community, bringing a higher quality of healthcare to millions of North Americans through her publications.  Razi shares in this episode all about her health journey, an inspiring path that will motivate you to keep on pursuing health and healing. Razi talks about three fundamental connections to achieve health based on the relationships people have with nature, themselves and to others. Listen to this episode and discover why love is medicine.   Key Takeaways: [6:27] Razi talks about her personal journey. [9:55] Having a heart failure at a young age due to an eating disorder. [11:22] Finding naturopathic medicine. [12:58] Modern medicine [14:17] The impact that lifestyle has on health. [14:48] Love is medicine. [15:50] We are nature. [16:38] The connection to ourselves. [17:43] The relationships with each other. [18:45] Cultivating a different relationship with nature.  [21:05] How nature seduces us. [24:22] Connecting with our intuition. [26:00] Chemosensing: Sensing the chemicals in our environment. [30:01] We need to learn more about our bodies. [31:01] Razi talks about how she learned to listen to the signs her body was giving her. [33:02] The docuseries. [35:28] Give, connect and experience love. [35:51] What makes Razi rebellious. [36.03] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from! We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Razi Berry.  Naturopath.net The Love is Medicine Docuseries The Love is Medicine Podcast The Love Is Medicine Project

Dr. Cain founded a gym in Newmarket, Ontario and worked as a coach + nutrition consultant. In 2016, she helped launch ANCHOR/crossfit.yoga.lifestyle to the Georgina community. A comprehensive facility which features a variety of movement disciplines, to satisfy the holistic needs of the human body. Dr. Cain has a particular interest in the holistic wellness of her patients - treating both musculoskeletal complaints, and addressing specific fitness and nutrition needs to live and feel the best you can. In practice, Dr.  Cain integrates a combination of diversified chiropractic techniques, myofascial release techniques, rehabilitation exercises and patient education to provide optimal health and wellness. In this episode Dr. Cain shares her knowledge and experience about assisting women through pregnancy and postpartum, bringing down the myth that suffering comes hand in hand with pregnancy, and giving the details of how a comprehensive and integrative approach to healing and maintaining health, can transform women's experience in this magical time of their lives as well as empowering them in their own bodies.    Key Takeaways: [6:15] Dr. Alli Cain talks about her work as a chiropractor. [8:16] Collaborative care. [11:36] Assisting patients through healing and maintaining health. [12:58] Pregnancy and postpartum patients [14:08] Prenatal appointments. [15:22] Postpartum care. [16:04] The impact of microtraumas. [18:45] Supporting mothers. [21:22] First postpartum visit with a chiropractor. [23.43] Hormones in postpartum [25:00] Postpartum self care. [27:30] Anchor Clinic offering support and understanding for women and their children. [28:43] Dr. Alli talks about her first professional experiences. [31:12] Different clinical outcomes. [21:48] Postpartum rehab impact in physical and mental health. [35:04] Keep the motivation and the connection to your purpose. [37:15] What questions to ask to make sure you are receiving the care that you need. [38:31] Prenatal fitness. [40:37] Postpartum fitness. [43:12] The power of breathing for the pelvic floor musculature function. [47:09] Being open to change. [50:28] What makes Dr. Alli rebellious? [50:44] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!  Get in touch with Dr.  Dr. Allison Cain on Facebook Dr. Allison Cain on Instagram Anchor Clinic

Nicole Willis joins Michelle Peris in this amazing episode where she reveals her own healing journey that lead her to love and accept herself fully and unconditionally. The path was not easy, but the struggle gave her strength and helped her balancing the feminine and masculine power within herself, elevating her self-love and worthiness, and changing her whole life as a result. Nicole made her mission to remind women of their beauty and power, encouraging them to pursue their heart’s desires and to make them possible. Nicole shares why authenticity is so crucial, and how sharing our truths is in the way to heal, elevate and see better for ourselves. It is by admitting the secrets, shameful moments, and the mistakes made that we liberate ourselves from the past and step into the light of our future. Enjoy this awesome show and be inspired to get in touch with you inner beauty and just love the woman you were born to be!   Key Takeaways: [4:44] Nicole talks about how she started working in the wellness space. [6:29] Creating supplement lines for wellness influencers- [7;21] Reclaim your crown: Back into the pageant world. [11:45] Balancing the masculine and feminine energies. [13:17] Dealing with body image issues. [17:33] Nicole talks about her participation in a second pageant contest. [22:38] Glowing from within. [23:33] Nicole’s Instagram success. [25:35] Make sure you have the right people around you. [26:44] The importance of the community in your healing journey. [29:30] The next step in Nicole's life. [30:17] Changing the pageant paradigm  [32:04] It is ok to own your beauty. [33:01] Bringing women back together. [33:42] Being authentic. [35:36] Nicole’s mentors [36:17] Challenge that propelled Nicol forward. [37:45] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common-sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6-week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services, and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Nicole Willis.  Nicole Willis on Instagram also at Nicole Willis Reclaim Your Power

This episode talks about the importance of cultivating community as a pillar for health for women and the transformations resulting from people collaborating and leaning on each other, getting strength and identification while transiting through challenges.  Community is not easy to achieve but on the other side, social isolation is proven to be a leading cause of mortality, even more than smoking, poor diet, or alcohol consumption. Rebel Tribe was born with a goal in mind, building a community for women for a ten month program, offering sisterhood and self care as a path to tap into our divines femininities and reclaiming our “wild”, which is the innate sense of knowing who we are, what our needs are and how to fulfill them.  Community is medicine, it can revolutionize your health, helping you to claim back your power and own your story fully, with both sides, the one that we are proud of and the side that we sometimes choose to leave in the shadows due to guilt, shame or embarrassment. Listen to this episode to understand the impact social isolation has on your health and to be inspired to seek the support of an authentic community, one that helps you to tap into your feminine power and to embrace your own unique story.   Key Takeaways: [4:02] The Poppy Clinic, integrative practice and community. [5:20] Going through challenges along with a community. [7:34] Social isolation as a leading cause of mortality. [8:07] Rebel tribe: sisterhood and self care [9:45] The power of intuition [10:30] Community is medicine. [11:30] Embrace your own story. [12:15] Balancing masculine and femenine energies. [15:45] Own your power. [18:15] The importance of choosing the right people to surround you. [18:45] The impact  of isolation on our healths. [22:40] Your perceived social isolation and your actual social situation is interpreted in the same way by your body. [23:31] Community is free medicine, accessible to everyone. [24:10] Risks of isolation. [27:17] Connect to your mission and purpose.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health Free Download at www.michelleperis.com/freebie    Join Us in our Live Event this September 10, 2019   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga.   We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon! 

Megan Day is  a Certified Life Coach, Meditation Instructor and Founder of Rooted & Vibrant. In this episode, she shares new and interesting concepts that have never been addressed here before. Megan’s experiences in her personal journey led her to find herself and achieve healing through navigating trauma and pain; this propelled her to help other women find their potential and motivation. These are some of the topics addressed in this awesome conversation among women and dedicated to women to help them find their true nature and reach their dreams:   ● Meditation ● Awakenings ● Meeting your motivation ● Raising emotionally healthy children  ● Confronting our ego ● Reaching out to our wild nature ● Making conscious decisions about career and family   Key Takeaways: [6:38] Megan talks about her journey. [8:27] Starting life coaching. [10:16] The awakening when you are craving something different. [12:33] Encouraging women to take that bold step. [15:19] Personal development and leadership courses. [17:20] How the ego operates. [18:34] What is your motivation? Why are you doing what you are doing? [21:58] Meditation practice. [23:44] Recognizing warning signs. [24:28] Resistance to meditation. [26:05] Looking back into her own life. [27:54] How anxiety manifest in different ways. [28:56] Awakening feels like authenticity. [32:48] Dealing with self criticism. [35:01] Community is crucial for healing. [37:34] Recognizing what you can and can't control. [40:01] Raising emotionally healthy little girls and boys. [43:10] Being a reluctant rebel. [45:10] The wild woman archetype. [48:35] Your values are reflected in what you dedicate time to. [53:06] Megan’s mentors. [55:32] What makes Megan rebellious? [55:54] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga.   We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Megan Day:  Rooted and Vibrant Email Megan at megan@rootedandvibrant.com    Rooted and Vibrant on Facebook Rooted and Vibrant on Instagram

The aspect of community has been wildly overlooked as an essential human need that is integral to our health. Michelle Peris is a naturopathic doctor, community builder and women's empowerment advocate who found true belonging in the naturopathic medicine realm and now works to share the healing powers of community with others. Feeling disconnected, lonely or stressed is proven to increase your risk of disease, impacting everything from your hormones to mental health. This is why Michelle is passionate about sharing the common stories of the human experience to help people on their healing journey.  By creating a community focused on safety and the wellness process, Michelle helps her tribe satisfy their needs for a community so they can start taking steps to evolve. If you are looking to build up your intuition, get yourself out of a rut or find a new way to challenge the status quo, Michelle is here to provide simple ways for you to find your community.  In what ways has your life been enhanced from being part of a community? Share your story with us in the comments on the episode page.    In This Episode What to do when you feel loneliness even when surrounded by people How creating a collective sense of safety positively impacts your brain chemistry Brave acts of self-care that you can do to connect with your community  Ways to calm your nervous system and evoke a new sense of change Tips to get out of your burnout and find the energy to connect with others   Quotes “There are so many avenues to healing that are so within our reach that it can have a huge impact on our health.” (9:42) “The contagion of Rebel Tribe is bravery, and it is so beautiful to witness, but it takes time, but it is a beautiful phenomenon.” (25:25) “I think right now its a bit rebellious to be connected and to be kind and be vibing at a new level. Because I think if our innate instincts are if we are lonely, that's not the way we see things.” (30:34) “Love and connection are essential and they are sources of medicine to help us thrive in our health, and they are things we can lean on if we don't have access to anything else.” (40:12)   Links 5 Tribe Building Ingredients Freebie The Poppy Clinic Rebel Health Community Health Initiative   Find the full show notes for this episode here Keep up with all things Love Is Medicine Follow Razi on Facebook |Instagram

Dr. Ellen Wong has an undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences, she is a Naturopathic Doctor, she does not only practice in Ontario but she also teaches at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. In this episode Dr. Ellen educates us on the Science of Happiness, she has travelled to the happiest place on Earth, Bhutan, which changed her perspective on how to live life completely Dr. Ellenwill shares her own acronym of happiness and its meaning.  Dr. Ellen talks about her own journey battling with anxiety and depression, before she reached her breaking point and decided to make her life’s work to figure out what really means to be happy and what daily habits we need to put into practice to ensure we feel genuine happiness. Get ready for an episode full of wisdom and fun!   Key Takeaways: [5:55] Dr. Ellen talks about her own journey. [9:34] Feeling the beginnings of burnout. [13:33] Experiencing a panic attack and being almost arrested at the same time. [16:50] Reach out for your friends that seem ok, it could be a facade. [18:05] Realizing that she needed to slow down. [20:20] How Dr. Ellen got to develop the 9 pillars of happiness. [22:43] Visiting Bhutan, the happiest place in the world. [29:52] HAPPINESS as an acronym. [34:35] Connecting with the reasons behind your decisions. [37:04] Giving yourself permission to feel good and bad. [38:13] Boundaries. [40:22] Your purpose is your why. [45:41] Productivity and how it is different from efficiency. [49:11] Schedule down time every single week. [54:01] Structure breeds freedom. [55:42] The great benefits of starting a gratitude journal. [58:15] The progress principle. [59:53] Introspection, take a look at your negative self talk. [1:02:05] Being connected with nature increases happiness. [1:03:55] Bright colors promote health and happiness. [1:04:57] Emotional resilience should be taught at schools. [1:06:10] Dr. Ellen shares a technique “Stop, drop and breathe”.  [1:07:55] Strengthen your social connections to improve cognitive functioning. [1:11:25] The power of eye contact. [1:13:25] Social media can drive us closer. [1:17:04] Sustainability from a global and personal perspectives. [1:19:22] Make sustainable decisions for yourself. [1:20:04] What makes Dr. Ellen rebellious? [1:22:05] Rapid fire questions   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?    The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Dr. Ellen Wong Dr Ellen ND on Facebook Dr. Ellen ND on Instagram

Kim Marshall is a mom of kindergarteners and is the creator of the online group Starting School with Roots and Wings, her online community has grown immensely in the last 2 years, accompanying families in this huge transition period when the intention is to prepare their children for kindergarten. Kim delivers awesome online resources, courses, teaching in-person and online. If you have children that will be going to kindergarten soon or you know anyone that would benefit from information, this is the right episode for you; Kim shares her top 6 tips to prepare families for kindergarten as well as tons of valuable content.   Key Takeaways: [6:05] Kim Marshall shares her story. [9:25] Kim’s facebook group and her approach to education. [12:19] Top 6 tips to prepare families for kindergarten. [15:26] Tip #1: You know your child as a child, not as a learner: trust the teacher. [17:07] Learning resilience and grit when you are young. [17:37] Tip #2: Use the circle of control. [20:14] Make sure basic needs are met. [21:19] Helping our most emotional kids during the transition. [24:00] The most difficult times for kindergarteners during the school year. [26:03] Tip #3: Make the unfamiliar more familiar. [29:14] Parents are nervous about sending their kids to school because they don’t understand it. [30:05] Tip #4: It takes a village. [31:24] Get help when things don't feel well. [35:40] Have positive conversations with teachers at the beginning of each year. [36:35] Tip #5: Encourage independence. [38:38] Teach your children to listen to their bodies. [42:03] Give your child space to persevere. [43:25] Tip #6: Unschedule. [44:46] It is easier to put things back on the calendar than take them away. [46:15] The issue regarding the extra-curricular activities. [49:44] Kim Marshall talks about her journey. [53:52] If it is on you, you have to share it! [55:26] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic thinks you need an innovative approach to understanding why you are experiencing symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services: our women’s group Rebel Tribe, a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, and we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health that you can separate poppy seeds from soil — and now you know where the clinic name comes from!   We look forward to meeting you very soon!    Get in touch with Kim Marshall.  Starting School with Roots and Wings Starting School with Roots and Wings on Instagram Live Event in Toronto on August 11th Email Kim Marshall at sswithrootsandwings@gmail.com 

Dr. Sara Oulahen is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto with a passion for helping people discover and lead healthful lives, naturally. Sarah is the Clinical Director and practicing Naturopathic Doctor at SOW Health. Sarah has a generalized family practice and aims to help people achieve and maintain optimal health through the many milestones of their lives, but has a special interest in digestive concerns, skin conditions, environmental health, biotherapeutic drainage and women’s health. She is particularly interested in helping women better navigate the complex stages of puberty, fertility and conception, and menopause. During this amazing episode, Dr. Sara Oulahen is enlightening the audience about the most common issues about fertility, giving details about the incredible importance of cervical mucus, considered as the fifth vital sign to fertility. She also goes deep into menstrual cycle awareness, how to identify the most fertile moments and how a normal cycle should look like. Dr. Sara, apart from being a fertility expert, went through her own journey dealing with fertility issues, and shares her entire story conceiving not only once, but twice.   Enjoy this inspiring story, filled with valuable information for anyone trying to conceive or simply wanting to know more about their own menstrual cycle. Key Takeaways: [6:33 How Dr Sara Oulahen became a naturopathic doctor. [8:06] Attending births is the most amazing experience. [9:55] Dr. Sara’s own difficulties with fertility. [12:46] The importance of cervical mucus to fertility. [15:44] Chartering 3 cycles. [16:38] Pay attention to cervical mucus every time you go to the bathroom. [18:10] How does cervical mucus look in the different phases of your cycle? [19:37] Cervical mucus is a vital sign for fertility  [20:20] Why are women so apprehensive about cervical mucus?  [22:03] Do not use products that disrupt your cervix microbiome. [25:17] Menstrual cycle awareness. [26:29] How to know when you are fertile. [28:54] How does a normal cycle look like? [33:06] It takes 2 to 3 cycles to understand your own menstrual cycle [37:02] Creating healthy fertile fluid. [38:18] The first step is hydration. [40:01] Taking decongestants. [41:44] Being pregnant for the second time. [47:38] Dealing with gestational diabetes. [52:01] Paleo diet for blood sugar regulation. [53:51] Importance of tracking and knowing the risk factors, [55:09] Having a good source of protein helps regulate blood sugar. [56:26] Solutions or alternatives to “the drink”. [59:12] Knowledge is power. [1:01:47] Strategies to manage your baby’s blood sugar after birth. [1:03:25] Recipe for keto buns. [1:03:48] Favorite mistake. [1:06:04] Talk to people in an empathetic way. [1:07:06] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community  www.poppyclinic.com When was the last time you felt truly cared for, like your health provider is invested in helping you find the root cause of your dis-ease and is offering common sense solutions to your problems?  The Poppy Clinic think you need an innovative approach, understanding why you are experiencing the symptoms in the first place, offering functional tests to help provide the answers that you need and solutions that make sense for your life. At The Poppy Clinic, we believe you deserve to thrive in your health and be an invested member in your healthcare partnership. We are an integrative healthcare team providing services such as naturopathic medicine, holistic medicine, nutrition, IV vitamin therapy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, scar release therapy and live cell blood analysis. Since we believe community is imperative for transforming your health, we also provide unique community health services,  our women’s group Rebel Tribe, we have a 6 week meditation series, solstice meditation, group nutrition services and mom and baby yoga. We want to transform your healthcare experience, we believe that you deserve such clarity in your health you can separate poppy seeds from soil and now you know where the clinic name comes from. We look forward to meeting you very soon! Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram  Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   Get in touch with Dr. Sara Oulahen  Sow Health Dr. Sara Oulahen on Instagram   

Ayla Khosroshahi is a master in building leaders, and this episode is all about leadership. Whether you are a CEO or the leader of your family you are going to get something very valuable from this conversation, learning how to be a leader in your own life, understanding your personal value and empowering your own skills.   During this inspiring episode, Ayla explains why leadership does not mean the same thing to everyone, the reasons why you should start with yourself in order to be a good leader, the three core approaches to leadership, the importance of holding space, and how to use your voice to connect with others effectively, among other powerful tools to unleash the leader within you.   Key Takeaways: [2:15] Join the free info session at The Poppy Clinic. [6:52] Leadership is not “one size fits all” and neither are you. [8:01] What leadership means and how you can incorporate it in your everyday life. [12:05] Starting to be a leader in your own life. [12:43] Self awareness and personal accountability. [13:58] Three core approaches, first: Engage in your “why”. [14:35] Second: Cocreate reality. [15:50] Third: Always connect before you correct. [16:47] What makes Ayla so passionate about leading? [19:02] How do you approach the situation when you feel strong emotions from someone? [21:04] Connect with your intuition. [23:35] Change is possible when you conduct yourself in the right way. [27:05] How to feel safe to open up. [27:44] Write your feelings if you can't verbalize them easily. [30:28] Take your time to understand your thoughts and feelings. [32:25] Using your voice in an effective manner. [34:42] Grounded tone of voice. [41:35] The power of “taking a breath”. [45:03] Create sustainable results. [46:20] Integration is the critical element. [48:43] Intimate + Intensive workshop. [52:40] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join The Poppy Clinic free info session on April 24th, 7 to 9pm Intimate Intensive Workshop on June 14th-15th, add REBEL TRIBE to your application and get a discount. Join us on our Facebook community www.poppyclinic.com Dr. Michelle Peris at Instagram Dr. Michelle Peris at Facebook Designs for Health   Get in touch with Ayla Khosroshahi Mindshift Ninja Ayla Khosroshahi on Instagram

Dr. Salna Smith is a Naturopathic Doctor whose mission is to take her patients from overwhelmed and exhausted to calm, confident and re-energized – for good. She’s been there too. Too tired to focus, disrupted sleep, weight gain and mood swings. Dr. Salna firmly believes we all deserve to have sustainable energy so we can accomplish our priorities with ease. Dr. Salna Smith specializes in adrenal fatigue, and in this awesome episode, she is explaining what the adrenals are and how they work in relation to the functions of other systems in our bodies. She delivers great and actionable advice to start healing your adrenals, finding balance and showing up at your best to what matters the most in your life. As Dr. Salna says, “You can’t do it all and be in balance at the same time”, learn to set your priorities and slow down by listening to this amazing talk between women that have gone through challenges and struggles and made it through with the help of connection, community, and empowerment.   Key Takeaways: [5:51] Dr. Salna’s personal journey as a naturopathic doctor, mother and wife. [9:05] Treating Adrenal Fatigue with naturopathic medicine. [10:01] How adrenals work. [11:30] Using naturopathic medicine to heal the adrenals. [12:55] When you feel all the symptoms but your lab works turns out fine. [14:33] DUTCH test. [15:22] Cortisol and cortisone levels. [17:05] Finding that your feelings are being validated by a test result pointing to cause. [19:40] Sleep is crucial to balance the cortisol rhythm. [20:18] Using botanicals. [21:07] Slowing down exercise. [24:25] Healthy sleep hygiene. [27:22] Lemon balm and passion flower benefits. [28:35] Case of a woman slowing down to rebuild her adrenals. [31:52] Rebel Tribe in Calgary. [37:57] Info session for Rebel Tribe, a space for connection and empowerment. [44:30] Realizing I cannot do it all and keep the balance at the same time. [46:00] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community www.poppyclinic.com Sign up today Broken Brain 2 docu-series Rebel Tribe in Calgary   Get in touch with Dr. Salna Smith ND Learn more about Dr. Salna Smith Kale and Coffee Kale and Coffee on Instagram  

This is the first solo episode! The purpose is for you to learn more about Michelle since sharing stories make us feel we are not alone in this journey. Here is Michelle’s inspiring story, one that shows how anything is possible when taking on struggles as opportunities. Resiliency and ownership took her on a long path to the creation of The Rebel Tribe were sisterhood and self-care blossomed, giving women the chance to connect with other women while reaching their true selves and trusting who they are.   Key Takeaways: [3:01] Introduction on this solo episode. [3:38] Gratitude for tough times. [4:33] Growing as a rebel. [6:50] Feeling of not belonging. [9:15] Doubting and feeling uncomfortable is the 20 year old experience. [10:30] You are not alone. [11:49] Starting a University for dance. [13:07] Feeling like a failure. [14:27] Overcoming adversity. [15:30] Divine intervention. [16:38] Starting to be a high achiever. [18:15] Go hard or go home! [19:50] Learning from others. [20:50] Seeing a herbalist for the first time. [23:30] Becoming interested in naturopathic medicine. [26:45] Developing real connections. [27:42] Working with mothers and children. [28:08] Opening her own clinic. [29:39] The benefits of community health. [31:01] Moana as a transformative experience. [34:38] You know who you are. [35:45] Creating The Rebel Tribe. [38:09] Finding purpose. [40:45] How to cultivate community. [45:15] Rapid fire questions!   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community www.poppyclinic.com

Our world is slowly becoming a lonelier place. Social isolation is on the rise and more people are reporting in surveys that they have fewer meaningful relationships. And yet we know how important community is to both our physical health and mental health. But how do we create it?In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, host Dhru Purohit interviews Dr. Michelle Peris about the power of community and ritual, and how we can create more connection in our world to improve our overall health.Dr. Michelle Peris is the founder of The Poppy Clinic based in Toronto and the creator of Rebel Tribe, a community based health initiative designed to bring more connection into the lives of women.Dhru and Dr. Peris cover a bunch of topics including the impact that community, and the lack of it, has on our brain, the root factors taking place today that are driving disconnection, and how purposeful friendships can dramatically improve our health. In this episode, we dive into: -Dr. Peris’s origin story (5:30)-How our brains are wired for connection (8:20)-Why community is so important for our health (10:26)-Dr. Peris explains how lack of community impacts her patient's health (13:30)-What are the root issues that are driving us to become more isolated today? (15:20)-Dr. Peris talks about the importance of rituals in our modern society and the inspiration we can take from her Rebel Tribe (20:30)-What are practical tips on building community and connection? (26:00)-A few examples of how community has helped Dr. Peris's patients (32:15)-How Dr. Peris helps women better understand their health and the unique challenges they go through (36:20)-Addressing the toxic nature of unnecessary guilt and its impact on women's health (41:13)-How our friends can help us in our healing journey (42:54)-Dr. Peris talks about honoring the natural cycles that women go through (45:30)-Where to find Dr. Peris and learn more about her work (52:44)Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AirDoctor Air Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Lisa Knapper is a naturopathic doctor who works in the Poppy Clinic and has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Acupuncture, meditation and grounding are some of Dr. Lisa’s contributions to the Poppy Clinic apart from being a doctor.   Dr. Lisa has always been a rebel and finds most of her support in the deep connections in her life, especially from her close group of friends. Dr. Lisa finds her motivation in being a woman among women, educating, guiding and assisting others to achieve their best health potential.   This episode is all about getting out of isolation, being strong enough to show up authentically and vulnerable in order to strengthen real connections. Listen to this episode and get closer to your tribe, you are not alone!   Key Takeaways: [:31] The beginning in naturopathic medicine of Dr. Lisa. [3:45] Sisterhood. [5:32] The effects of the loss of connection with her friends. [9:59] Taking action! [10:44] What attracted Dr. Lisa to Rebel Tribe? [11:56] Dr. Lisa’s most interesting experiences at Rebel Tribe. [14:30] Mental health and its relationship with sisterhood. [15:16] What are Dr. Lisa’s strategies for keeping her connection with friends strong? [17:35] Discomfort in small talk. [19:00] Being naturally calm. [21:05] How to exercise on a daily basis when you are a working mom. [23:19] A close community where you can feel safe: My Energy Exchange. [25:27] Limiting the social media time. [25:55] Night time routine. [29:35] Joining a gym and feeling the connection with others. [32:25] Once you are a mother you are always a mother. [33:35] What makes Dr. Lisa rebellious? [35:05] Gentle honesty is a must in true friendship. [37:58] Rapid fire questions.   Continue on your wild journey… Join us on our Facebook community www.poppyclinic.com   Mentioned in this Episode My energy exchange – Group Workout Dr. Lisa Knapper on Instagram

Dr. Michelle Peris is a Naturopathic Doctor, mother, wife, daughter, sister, wild woman, community builder and total rebel at heart. Listening to one woman's story of living as a rebel (from a podcast no less), was able to transform her shame of living as a rebel and turned it into her power. Through her community health initiative, Rebel Tribe, Dr. Michelle, inspired by the transformations she was seeing when women connected to themselves and to each other wanted to do more. Knowing the importance of social connection and drawing from her experience she is bringing on incredible healthcare practitioners and inspiring women to share their wisdom in am effort empower listeners. Let’s go on this awesome journey together!

Dr. Michelle Peris is a Naturopathic Doctor and the clinic director of The Poppy Clinic. She serves women in Oakville and the surrounding areas who are so over feeling sick or staying home with a sick child (again). These women hope there’s a different way to look after their health. Through teaching women of all ages and life stages how to listen to their bodies and tune into the wisdom inside, Michelle helps them create a life that feels good to live, with energy and passion that has long been forgotten. She's been practicing Naturopathic Medicine for ten years with a clinical focus on women and children, hormone health, and digestion. Michelle is also the creator of Dr. Mom ND, an online resource for health conscious mamas and their natural babies; and the Rebel Tribe, a community group of like-minded women providing support & health education.  Today's episode covers... How to get your period back How to increase libido How to deal with painful periods How to work with your menstrual cycle and hormones to optimize performance + training Symptoms of hormonal imbalance Strategies to optimize hormonal health Nutrition and hormonal health…. What to eat? What to avoid? Sugar detoxing Natural medicine + supplements that can help with hormonal imbalances How gut health can contribute to hormonal/menstrual cycle difficulties Connect with Dr. Michelle Peris ND on INSTAGRAM: @dr_mom_ndhttps://poppyclinic.com/