The Joyous Health Podcast (Joyous Health)
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| 15 Jun 2021 | 52: The Impact of Nutrition and Lifestyle on Mental Health with Josh Gitalis | 00:58:29 | |
Joy and Walker are thrilled to have their good friend, Josh Gitalis, join them once again on the podcast this week. As frequent listeners will remember, Josh is a Clinical Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner who runs a Toronto-based private practice with a worldwide client base. He is a recognized expert in integrative healthcare, and provides professional courses, seminars and workshops including the Functional Nutrition Certification Program. He is the first Canadian nutritionist to become an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP), and, in today’s episode, he shares his vast amount of expertise in the area of mental health.
The interview begins appropriately with a mental health check, and then Josh goes on to share the mental health issues that he is seeing in his practice, and the level of awareness among his clients regarding the connection between these issues and their lifestyle and nutritional habits. Josh then offers a masterclass on this connection looking at the two parts of functional nutrition, practicing emotions, addressing the pillars of mental health, and working with clients who are expressing feelings of depression. He also explains the makeup of the brain and nervous system, nutritional information regarding them, his perspective on biohacking, and some of the challenges with medications. This informative conversation concludes by highlighting the importance of talking to a health care practitioner when necessary, and Josh’s advice for supporting mental health. An important discussion at any time, today’s examination of mental health and Josh’s insightful recommendations are particularly critical given the impact of the pandemic on all our lives, rendering it as timely as it is valuable.
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| 06 Dec 2022 | 87: Cultivating Intention & Gratitude with Neil Pasricha, Best-Selling Author | 01:12:17 | |
This week, Joy chats with Neil Pasricha, the best-selling author of nine books and journals including: The Book of Awesome, a spinning rolodex of simple pleasures based on his 100-million-hit, award-winning blog 1000 Awesome Things. He thinks, writes, and speaks about intentional living and all his current work focuses under themes of gratitude, happiness, failure, resilience, connection, and trust. His books are New York Times and #1 international bestsellers, have spent over 200 weeks on bestseller lists, and have sold over 2,000,000 copies across dozens of languages. In this episode Neil shares simple, actionable steps you can take to start your own therapeutic journaling and gratitude practice. He also highlights how cell phone addiction can impact our physical and mental health. You’ll love his vibrant, upbeat energy and interesting takes on everything from loneliness to the power of browsing at a bookstore. If you want simple, actionable advice to invite more gratitude and intention into your daily life then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your favourite cozy tea and get ready to be inspired to live intentionally!
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Resources: Sign up for Neil’s Newsletters Neil’s Author Page- Get all the AWESOME Books!
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| 20 Jun 2023 | 93: Quieting the Ego to find Your Higher Self with James McCrae, Author & Creative Strategist | 01:04:53 | |
This week, Joy chats with James McCrae, author, poet, meme artist, and creative strategist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. As the founder of Re-Creation Studio, James offers coaching and consultation services and teaches classes on conscious creativity. He also hosts Sunflower Club, a podcast that explores the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and culture. In this episode James shares his unique take on the relationship between creativity and spirituality. He discusses the difference between your ego and higher self and how ego-death, or breakdowns, can lead to some of our biggest breakthroughs. You will love his unique take on creativity, meme creation, communication, and art! If you want to tap into your intuition to figure out how to cultivate curiosity, intuition, and creativity in your life then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a calming cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to tap into your own creative intuition!
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Resources: How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis Book
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| 14 Dec 2021 | 60: Fluoride and Neurotoxicity with Michael Connett | 00:52:28 | |
This week, Joy has an important subject to discuss: the presence of fluoride in our water and its effects on our health. She’s joined by Michael Connett, lead attorney in the ongoing lawsuit against the EPA over the neurotoxicity of fluoride. Michael is a partner at Waters Kraus & Paul in LA, where he focuses on helping victims catastrophically injured by toxic substances and dangerous products. He’s also a consultant for the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), which aims to broaden awareness of the toxicity of fluoride compounds. In this episode, Michael guides us through why we should be concerned about the presence of fluoride in our water supply, why governments have not updated their policies, and how he and FAN are hoping to change attitudes towards fluoridation.
Joy’s interview with Michael opens with some information about why fluoridation of our water started in the first place and why new dental research has put the validity of this practice in doubt. Michael points out that while water fluoridation is widespread in North America, most Western countries have chosen not to follow in the US’s footsteps, prioritizing informed consent and the possibility of long-term effects on health. These effects include potential harm to children’s neurodevelopment, with many studies showing a link between exposure to elevated fluoride and lowered IQ and ADHD. Michael suggests that institutional inertia may play a part in the government’s refusal to change its policies on fluoridation and discusses how FAN’s lawsuit against the EPA aims to shake up attitudes toward fluoride. He highlights the prenatal effects of fluoride as one of the key concerns being researched right now, points out that bottle-feeding newborns increases their fluoride exposure massively, and explains some of the common ways you and your children can be exposed to fluoridated water—including the high levels present in green and black tea. Finally, Michael explains the significant impact FAN’s lawsuit may have on the future of fluoridation policy and suggests some ways to support FAN and the campaign against fluoridation. Filled with vital information regarding this most critical of topics, today’s interview marks yet another episode of Joyous Health that you absolutely cannot afford to miss.
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| 18 Jan 2022 | 62: Why Quit Sugar and Save Your Health with Julie Daniluk | 00:54:26 | |
This week, Joy and Walker are joined by sugar-free activist Julie Daniluk, a nutritionist, award-winning author, TV host and anti-inflammatory food & lifestyle expert. Julie returns to share with us how damaging sugar is for nearly every system in the body from our hormones, mental health to our skin and how it is at the root of many chronic diseases. She guides us on an approachable path instead, helping us say goodbye to sugar without feeling deprived and shares many sugar substitutes so you can still have your cake and eat it too! In this episode, Julie shares the tools to becoming sugar-free - which is also the title of her latest book. Episode Highlights:
Resources: The ‘How Addicted to Sugar Are You’ Quiz Julie’s Free Webinar to Break Free from Sugar Cravings Julie’s latest book: Becoming Sugar-free
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| 19 Feb 2020 | 023: Alain Menard - The Dirty Secrets Behind The Beauty Industry | 00:53:24 | |
Natural health industry trailblazer, Alain Ménard, joins us on today’s episode to share the remarkable tale of how he and his wife courageously changed their life missions to helping people live healthier and more natural lives by starting The Green Beaver Company. As Alain’s story unfolds, you will marvel at his extensive scientific knowledge, you will be shocked by what you learn about conventional products and the companies that make them, but most of all you will be inspired by the passion and commitment that Alain demonstrates as he lays out the facts, presents the options, and invites you to make one of the most important choices of your life. In This Episode we Discuss
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| 12 Feb 2020 | 022: Marni Wasserman - A courageous transition from veganism to living life to the fullest | 00:55:05 | |
We are incredibly honoured and excited to welcome Podcast Royalty to the show as nutritionist, chef, author, co-host of The Ultimate Health Podcast, and very pregnant Podcast Queen, Marni Wasserman, joins us for today’s episode. Marni’s journey through the world of food and nutrition is a fascinating one, and she shares many details of it with us, including a courageous transition which has impacted both her personal and professional life considerably. Not only is Marni a great friend of ours, but her podcast is also one of the top health podcasts available, so we know you will greatly enjoy listening to her uniquely well-informed perspective on everything from nutrition and diet to pregnancy preparation. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS
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| 17 Oct 2023 | 102: Strengthening Your Skin from Within with Allison Tannis, Holistic Nutritionist | 00:46:19 | |
This week, Joy chats with Allison Tannis, a practicing Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a masters degree in Nutritional Sciences. She is the founder of Enthusiastic Nutrition Inc., a company specializing in witty Nutritional Communications Content. Allison has also written five nutrition books on topics ranging from probiotics to healthy aging and healthy foods for pregnancy. Passionate about making healthy eating easy, she's known for adding a dash of humour to her meticulous research, making it easy to swallow.
In this episode Allison shares her vast knowledge on the most amazing foods, supplements, and lifestyle tips to help you nourish your skin from within. You’ll love her vibrant energy and ability to break down complex information into easily digestible tidbits that you can incorporate into your life right away.
If you want to learn more about how to feed your skin for a healthy glow no matter your age, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a skin-nourishing cuppa tea and get your notebook ready–you’ll want to make notes of her amazing advice!
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| 19 Jul 2022 | 79: Navigating Infertility, Motherhood, & Entrepreneurship with Hannah Sunderani, Cookbook Author | 00:43:58 | |
This week, Joy chats with Hannah Sunderani, the creator of the popular blog Two Spoons. Since she was last on the podcast she’s become a mum and authored The Two Spoons Cookbook: More Than 100 French-Inspired Vegan Recipes. She is an editor at the feedfeed, a contributor to Best of Vegan, and a recipe contributor to THRIVE and One Green Planet. Her recipes have also been featured in numerous magazines including Better Homes and Gardens, Simply Gluten-Free, VegNews, House & Home, and Hello! Fashion UK. To say she knows good food is the understatement of the year! In this episode Hannah discusses her journey with infertility and what life is like with a ten month old as she runs her own business. She also dives deep into the creation process behind her new cookbook and shares her passion for simple, delicious food and sharing it with friends and family. After listening to this episode you will feel inspired to get in the kitchen to create meals the whole family will love.
If you’ve been looking for an honest representation of infertility, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and the pure joy of delicious food then you won’t want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of iced tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to be inspired to take your plant-based cooking to new culinary heights!
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Resources: Hannah’s First Joyous Health Podcast Episode Hannah’s Chocolate Almond Butter Truffles
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| 10 May 2022 | 69: Powerful Hacks for Blood Sugar Balance with Jessie Inchauspé | 00:54:54 | |
This week, Joy chats with Jessie Inchauspé, the founder of the wildly popular Instagram account Glucose Goddess and author of the book Glucose Revolution. She holds a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from King's College London and a master of science degree in biochemistry from Georgetown University. Her mission is to translate cutting-edge science into easy advice to help people improve their physical and mental health, especially when it comes to balancing your blood sugar. Whether you struggle with acne, PCOS, chronic inflammation, uncontrollable food cravings, or hormonal imbalance, the information in this episode will help you take control of your health, today! This episode is packed with practical tips you can start applying at your very next meal to balance your blood sugar, without having to go on a sugar detox or give up your favourite foods. If you feel overwhelmed with all the advice and information about how and when to eat for lasting health and wellness, especially when it comes to controlling glucose spikes then this episode is for you. Jessie keeps things simple and offers a wide range of suggestions and tips that you can test to discover what works best for you and your lifestyle.
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| 07 Dec 2021 | 59: Mindful Cooking and Eating with Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai | 00:46:46 | |
Joy and Walker are back with the seventh season of the Joyous Health podcast to bring another dose of joy to your day! On this week’s episode, they’re talking with Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai, the husband and wife duo behind the popular food blog Chef Sous Chef and co-authors of cookbook Eat With Us. Philip and Mystique aim to empower home cooks to get into the kitchen and create, sharing delicious contemporary recipes and mindful cooking tips made to inspire. Just as they connected by cooking together, their philosophy encourages a slower, more mindful approach to cooking and eating so that we can enjoy and elevate our experiences with food.
The show kicks off with the story of how Philip and Mystique found their groove in the kitchen while they were dating, with Philip playing chef and Mystique becoming sous chef (and designated stirrer!)—hence the title of their blog. The pair then talk about their backgrounds with food and how, in their own ways, family dinners taught them to appreciate and interact with cooking. Next, they move on to talk about mindfulness in the kitchen and how it extends beyond savoring your meals to being aware of the quality and sustainability of your ingredients and supporting your local food community. Via some tips about making good tzatziki, they then discuss recipe inspiration and eating out vs. dining in, before Mystique describes some of her stranger pregnancy cravings and she and Philip trade stories with Joy and Walker about how to cook when you have young kids. Finally, they wrap things up with the serendipitous story of how they got their book deal and some details about their new web series.
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Resources: Eat With Us, Philip and Mystique’s debut cookbook Dining In, Philip and Mystique’s web series
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| 30 Nov 2020 | 48: Our Biggest Takeaways from 2020 | 00:44:22 | |
In today's episode, Walker and Joy have a candid conversation about 2020. Amidst all the uncertainty and the anxiety, there were some really great learnings that came out of this year for both of us. There were some big takeaways that we wanted to share with you as well - things that we really honed in on to bring more peace and calm to our daily lives. We discovered some incredibly fascinating human beings because of this pandemic, and share what they taught us about life. Episode Highlights:
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| 17 Aug 2020 | 39: Hannah Sunderani of Two Spoons: Living the French Way and Being Plant-based | 00:54:14 | |
You are all in for a treat today as Two Spoons plant based food blogger Hannah Sunderani joins her on the podcast for a fun and fascinating conversation. Hannah’s recipes are truly ‘drool worthy’ without being overly complicated, and her vibrant energy is certain to bring a smile to anyone’s face. In addition to her blog, Hannah’s other achievements include, but are definitely not limited to, being an editor at ‘feedfeed’, a contributor to ‘Best of Vegan’, and having her recipes appear in ‘Thrive’, ‘Simply Gluten-free Magazine’, and ‘Well + Good’.
Today, she shares information with listeners about Two Spoons and how it all began, her move to France and the lessons she learned from it. She and Joy then go on to explore her experience with France’s food culture, the differences between Europe and North America, and how to eat seasonally in Canada. The joy of growing, cooking and being mindful with your food and Hannah’s health journey to her plant based diet are also discussed. The interview finishes with Hannah offering her perspective on full picture thinking, her ‘go to’ foods, and the excitement surrounding her upcoming book. Hannah’s approach to food is refreshing and inviting, and you will undoubtedly experience the same inspiration from her as Joy does when you listen in today.
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Two Spoons homepage: https://www.twospoons.ca/
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| 07 Jun 2022 | 73: Step Into Your Dream Life with Rachel Molenda, Mindset Coach | 01:08:17 | |
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Rachel Molenda, a Mindset and Life Coach who specializes in supporting women in transforming the limiting beliefs that are keeping them stuck so they can step into the life they desire. She used this work to radically transform her own life and is passionate about supporting women on their growth journey. Her process can help shift beliefs around money, readiness, your body, and beyond so you can step into the juicy life you deserve. She is also the host of the award-winning Fill Your Cup Podcast where people can get advice on how to live their most authentic lives. In this episode Rachel discusses the importance of uncovering and addressing our subconscious beliefs and rewriting the “script” playing in the background so that you can find what’s holding you back from stepping into your dream life. She explains that we live 95% of our lives from our subconscious mind and through cultivating awareness and action, we can change the beliefs that guide our thoughts, feelings, and actions for the better. If you feel stuck in your current situation and are looking for guidance on how to take the next scary step forward, you won’t want to miss this episode. Grab your favourite cup of tea, settle in with your notebook, and prepare to be inspired!
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Resources: Self-Identity Script Writing Workshop Rachel Molenda on Emotional Eating Intuitive Eating Podcast Episode Guide
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| 01 Mar 2022 | 68: A Healthy Pregnancy Journey with Lindsay Taylor, The Food Doula | 00:56:35 | |
This week, Joy is joined by Lindsay Taylor, a pre- and post-natal nutrition expert, health researcher and doula who supports women to get confidently nourished before, during, and after pregnancy. Lindsay is also the author of the best-selling book, The Food Doula Cookbook, a cookbook that offers easy, delicious recipes for preconception, each of the 3 trimesters, and postpartum, as well as down-to-earth nutrition guidance that works for real life.
She is a beaming ray of sunshine in the food world who believes that we still deserve to feel good and eat food we love at every step of our pregnancy journey. Nourishing good foods shouldn’t taste bland and boring otherwise, what’s the point? Her philosophy is founded on the belief that we can make healthy taste good to support your body from preconception to postpartum.
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This episode will give you the foundation you need to lovingly nourish your body whether you’re planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or in that 4th trimester postpartum period. Lindsay is a wealth of knowledge who will inspire you to eat a wide range of pregnancy superfoods so that you and baby are as happy and healthy as possible.
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Resources: Find Lindsay Taylor on Instagram Sign Up For The Food Doula Newsletter Order The Food Doula Cookbook! Take Lindsay’s Postpartum Prep Cooking Class Get One-on-One Nutrition Coaching Fullwell Prenatal Multivitamins Seeking Health Prenatal Multivitamins
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| 04 Jul 2023 | 95: Blood Sugar, Inflammation, & Skin Health with Bianca Osbourne, Holistic Nutritionist | 00:42:06 | |
This week, Joy chats with Bianca Osbourne, a trained chef and holistic nutritionist. She has come through the world of catering to her role as a resident chef and food expert on the popular Marilyn Denis show. She is also a blogger and podcaster. A child of Caribbean immigrants, the Edmonton, Canada native calls Toronto home where she teaches Food Media and Business at Centennial College. In this episode Bianca shares her journey with eczema and healing her body from the itch and inflammation. She talks about the importance of emotions and how they affect your gut health can’t be overlooked when healing. She also talks about the important connection between blood sugar balance and healthy skin. This is a very conversational, enjoyable chat; you’re going to love listening to Bianca share her wisdom! If you want to learn how to get to the root cause of inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a skin-loving cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to take control of your health and healing!
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Resources: Glucose for the Gurls on TikTok
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| 24 May 2022 | 71: Supporting Gut Health for Clear Skin with Sisley Killam, Acne Nutritionist | 01:07:49 | |
This week, Joy chats with Sisley, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Acne Coach and Health & Wellness Blogger. She is based in Vancouver, Canada and takes advantage of all the city has to offer to support wellness. Sisley helps women clear their acne naturally through holistic nutrition, skincare, supplementation, lifestyle and mindset. She is the founder of the health and wellness blog, The Pure Life, and has organized and hosted workshops, retreats and group programs for women from around the world. In this episode Sisley discusses the root cause of acne including the role of digestive health and environmental triggers and even healthy foods that can trigger a breakout! Joy and Sisley share so much wisdom about how to prevent breakouts, treat acute flare ups, and live a balanced life free of the food fear that so many people with acne experience. If you’ve been struggling with breakouts or acne and are looking for clear, actionable steps you can take to support healthy skin, you won’t want to miss this episode. Sisley’s approach to nutrition and skin health is realistic and grounded in research and experience. So settle in with a glass of this gut-loving Golden Elixir and your pen and paper because you won’t want to miss a single skin-loving tip!
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Resources: Free Guide: 6 Steps to Clear Skin Sisley’s Acne Protocol: The Complete Guide Acne Tips on The Pure Life Blog
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| 30 May 2023 | 90: Supporting Natural Immunity with Julia Edgely, Homeopath | 01:01:46 | |
This week, Joy chats with Julia Edgely, an internationally practicing and licensed homeopath. She believes education and knowledge are the keys to helping her patients embrace their wellness journey, which she does through her practice and dynamic social media presence. She focuses her practice on helping her clients avoid and recover from antibiotic misuse while supporting natural immune function. In order to help her patients regain their natural immunity and health, she developed her signature ABC Method, which has helped hundreds of individuals and families eliminate unnecessary antibiotics. In this episode Julia shares her wealth of knowledge on what constitutes antibiotic misuse and the common signs to look out for. Her knowledge of the innate and adaptive immune system and its interconnection with the microbiome will empower you with the knowledge to trust your intuition when it comes to healing. She also outlines tons of simple, actionable tips to help support natural immune function that you can incorporate right away. You'll love her practical tips and vibrant energy! If you want to learn how to recover from antibiotic overuse or misuse to naturally support your immune system, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your favourite restorative tea and get ready to be inspired to take control of your health!
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Resources: Sign Up for Julia’s Newsletter
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| 31 Oct 2023 | 104: Boosting Resiliency and Managing Stress with Dr. Erik Korem | 00:58:51 | |
This week Joy chats with Dr. Eric Korem, who has always been driven by a relentless pursuit of high performance as he’s coached athletes from football players to Olympic athletes. As time progressed, that drive became a purpose — to improve the lives of others in ways they didn’t know were possible. He did his PhD on sleep so he knows a thing or two about how to get better quality shut-eye and he’s super passionate about helping others truly thrive. If you want to learn more about how to get the best sleep of your life and boost your resilience to stress then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a skin-nourishing cuppa tea and get your notebook ready–you’ll want to make notes of his amazing advice!
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Resources: Dr. Korem on Instagram Dr. Korem’s website Dr. Korem on LinkedIn Dr. Korem on Facebook Dr. Korem’s podcast Round up of accuracy of wearable devices Endel: App to help you focus, relax and sleep The Joy of Movement Book
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| 29 Nov 2022 | 86: An Individualized Approach to Wellness with Brian Keane, Personal Trainer | 01:06:34 | |
This week, Joy chats with Brian Keane, a Reps qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sports Nutritionist. He also hosts one of Ireland and the UK’s top health podcast which is regularly featured #1 on the iTunes Health Charts. Over the past seven years, he has gone from working full time as primary school teacher to one of Ireland’s leading thought leaders on all things health, fitness and nutrition. This episode is packed with wisdom designed to help you find your personalized approach to optimal health and wellness! In this episode Brian shares his evidence-based suggestions for creating an individualized approach to fitness and wellness. He shares loads of inspiring and actionable tips that you can start incorporating into your life straight away. You’ll love his honesty and fresh take on how to approach fitness and strength training. If you want simple, actionable advice to help you get started on your personal fitness journey, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your favourite cozy tea and get ready to be inspired to take your health and your life into your own hands!
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Resources: Sign up for Brian’s Newsletter!
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| 11 Jul 2023 | 96: Understanding Osteoporosis with Dr. Lisa Weeks, ND and Liz Stark | 01:05:32 | |
| 29 Aug 2023 | 100: Exploring the World of Medicinal Mushrooms with Brandi Garden, Co-Founder of Eversio Wellness | 01:16:12 | |
This week, Joy chats with Brandi Garden, the co-founder of Eversio Wellness, a family-owned and operated, Canadian mushroom wellness company. Together with her husband, her hope is to foster a world that seeks natural options to help treat the root cause of health problems and to upgrade everyday moments. She loves mushrooms because they can change natural ecosystems and people’s lives in so many meaningful ways. She looks forward to a day when our education systems will include the importance of fungi as a part of the curriculum. In this episode Brandi shares her vast knowledge on all things medicinal mushrooms and how you can incorporate them into your routine to improve everything from stress resilience to sleep quality to immunity. She also highlights what to look for when it comes to purchasing high quality supplements that actually work so you’re not wasting your money. You’ll finish this episode feeling educated and empowered to start incorporating these functional fungi into your life. If you want to understand how medicinal mushrooms can support lasting health, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a calming cuppa tea and get ready to soak up Brandi’s mushroom wisdom!
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Resources: Eversio’s Website–Use code JOYOUS to save 15%!
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| 26 Oct 2020 | 43: A More Natural Approach to Balancing Hormones with Ashleigh Norris | 01:03:33 | |
Joy’s very special guest on the podcast today is Ashleigh Norris, certified Holistic Nutritionist and Reiki Healer. Ashleigh is also the owner of The Soulful Sprout Holistic Nutrition, where her focus is on hormone health and optimization, employing a unique and warm approach to hormone healing with women throughout the world. As you will hear, Joy has had, and continues to deal with, hormone imbalance in her life, so this conversation is particularly meaningful for her, and it will be for you as well.
Ashleigh begins by sharing her own healing journey, including the effects of trauma she suffered in her youth, and her diagnosis, treatment and recovery from thyroid cancer. She also details how she was inspired to gain a sense of empowerment in her body, and to go forward to receive the training necessary so that she could educate and treat others. Ashleigh goes on to explain the various components such as nutrition, lifestyle, and sleep, that affect hormones as well as the deficiencies involved that cause so many women and men to suffer these days. She concludes by sharing the one thing she wishes women would start doing to better support their hormones and what is coming up next for her. Ashleigh is, indeed, a total hormone expert, and the vast amount of knowledge, wisdom, and advice which she brings to the podcast today will undoubtedly have a profound impact upon all who listen.
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Homepage: The Soulful Sprout
Instagram: The Soulful Sprout Instagram
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| 18 Mar 2020 | 027: A Story of Courage, Perseverance and Commitment with Emilia Wisniewski | 00:57:00 | |
From her arrival in Canada as a child, not speaking a word of English, through many stress filled years of employment in other fields, to recognizing her true passion and putting in the countless hours of education and work to finally realize her dream, Emilia’s story is one of courage, perseverance, and commitment that we know you will find as inspiring as it is informative. Join us for our chat with Emilia Wisniewski as she recounts her fascinating journey along the road to starting and running her remarkably successful Studio 1NINE1 interior design business
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Resources: Studio 1NINE1 homepage: http://www.studio1nine1.com/ Video of one of Emilia’s makeovers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOSWOmX0dW8 More about Joyous Health Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks Follow Joyous Health on Instagram Find Joyous Health on Facebook Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care. | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | 103: Cultivating Your Internal Light with Matt Maruca, Founder of Ra Optics | 01:26:48 | |
This week, Joy chats with Matt Maruca who is the founder and CEO of Ra Optics, a company that teaches people about the essential role that light plays in health and develops advanced light therapy-based products. He founded Ra Optics after a decade-long personal health journey that ultimately led him to light. The discovery that we are ultimately beings of light has led him to a profound interest in the nature of consciousness and existence itself. In this episode Matt shares how he cultivates his inner light everyday and how you can take steps to begin letting your inner light shine. You’ll love hearing about his perspective on walking and why he’s decided to do the Camino de Santiago. Matt is such a joy to speak with, so we know you’re going to love this episode! If you want to learn more about what it means to have an internal light and how to cultivate it daily, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a calming cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired by Matt’s incredible outlook on life!
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Resources: Ra Optics Website–use code Joyoushealth to save! JHP: Using Light to Optimize Your Health with Matt Maruca
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| 16 Nov 2020 | 46: Human Connection and What Really Matters: ‘Life, Love and Autism’ with Susan Baker | 00:49:04 | |
Today’s episode presents an absolutely beautiful conversation with an incredibly inspiring woman. A holistic nutritionist for almost 20 years, Susan Baker is also the mother to two beautiful children and the author of the ‘Life, Love and Autism’ blog on Facebook, where she documents her family’s journey of growth while raising a child diagnosed with autism. The blog shares the raw and real experiences of her son, Andrew, and the rest of her family, but it goes far beyond the topic of autism, delving deeply into the power of connection, understanding and compassion. Reading the blog frequently leaves Joy in tears, and today’s conversation may very well have the same impact on you as well.
Susan begins by sharing a bit of her background, some details about her blog, the story of Andrew’s autism diagnosis, and what it is like to be an ‘autism parent’. She also explains some of the tools which have helped Andrew express himself, particularly The Letter Board, and the impact they have had in allowing him to demonstrate his true potential. Together with Joy and Walker, Susan explores the notions of supporting as opposed to treating Andrew, the grieving and acceptance that she and her husband went through, the brain-body disconnect associated with autism, as well as Andrew’s learning, remarkable wisdom, and ability to connect with others. The myths and misconceptions of autism are discussed as is the benefit of loving unconditionally, letting go of expectations, the impact of the label of autism and trusting in the process of life. Susan draws this exceptional episode to a close with her advice for parents of children living with autism. As Susan writes, her blog “is *way* beyond 'autism' -- It is about the human connection, and what really matters. It is about the joys, the challenges, and the learning that comes from it all”, and that is precisely what she shares through her inspiring story here today.
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| 13 Dec 2022 | 88: Health Hacks to Increase Energy & Vitality with Dr. Aliya Visram, Chiropractor | 00:53:17 | |
This week, Joy chats with Dr. Aliya Visram a chiropractor, acupuncturist, and co-founder of wellbe family wellness clinic in Toronto. She is also the co-founder of bloom balance, a collection of wellness products rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She combines her background in pre and postnatal care and pediatric wellness with a passion for Eastern Medicine techniques and practices for a deeper understanding of the way the body functions. As a mother herself, Dr Aliya is on a mission to create accessible wellness options for families to help them grow and thrive. In this episode Dr. Aliya shares simple, actionable steps you can take to start your own self-care practice to increase energy and vitality. She also discusses the most common issues she sees in her practice along with tips for you and the family to incorporate for joyous health. You’ll love her vibrant energy and holistic approach to wellness! If you’re looking for simple advice you can incorporate into your routine to increase energy flow and balance in your body then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a soothing cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to boost your chi, naturally!
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| 27 Jun 2023 | 94: Detox Your Bedroom with Laura Di Lorenzo, Founder of Sunshine Mattress Co. | 00:51:39 | |
This week, Joy chats with Laura Di Lorenzo, the founder of Sunshine Mattress Co. - an online organic mattress experience that focuses on solving individual needs, concerns, and preferences. Sunshine products are handcrafted locally in Canada at a family-run facility that specializes in manufacturing organic mattresses and other textiles. Her mission is to educate on the importance of high-quality and clean products that you can feel good about getting into every night. After all, we sleep one third of our lives! In this episode Laura shares her wealth of knowledge on all things organic, clean mattresses and bedding. She gets into why you want to avoid polyurethane mattresses and the amazing natural alternatives that last ages and are great for you and the planet. You will walk away with all the tools you need to create the non-toxic, cozy bedroom of your dreams. If you want to learn how to start replacing your bedding with nontoxic, earth-loving alternatives then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a calming cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to turn your bedroom into a healing sanctuary!
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Resources: Sunshine Mattress Co. on Instagram Sunshine Mattress Co. on Facebook
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| 09 Oct 2019 | 014: Whole Body Microbiome & How These Invisible Creatures Impact Your Health with Dr. Brett Finlay | 01:00:09 | |
You are about to be completely blown away when you learn about the microbes that live both in and on us and how they are bigger determinants of the state of our health than we could've ever imagined. Here to share his wisdom is the brilliant Dr. Brett Finlay to talk about all things microbiome! Brett is a Canadian Microbiologist, a Professor of Microbiology at the University of British Columbia and world leader about how bacteria infections work. Brett has been studying microbes for over 30 years and has published over 450 articles. He's the two-time best-selling author of Let Them Eat Dirt: Saving Your Child From An Oversanitized World and The Whole Body Microbiome. In this episode we discuss:
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| 28 Nov 2019 | 020: The Making of the Joyous Cookbook | 00:51:27 | |
The countdown is on for the Joyous Cookbook because it comes out on December 31st and we couldn't be more excited about it! Walker and I are thrilled to bring you this cookbook but there was a lot of work and hustling to get this book done. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of bringing it to life. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS
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| 06 Jul 2020 | 33: 10 Years, 10 Lessons - Insights from the Last Decade of Entrepreneurship | 00:34:17 | |
In this episode, entrepreneurs Joy and Walker share ten lessons we’ve learned over the ten years (and counting!) of running Joyous Health, a healthy lifestyle brand of cookbooks, natural and organic body care and hair care products. Episode Highlights:
Resources The Joyous Health Business Program (JHB) Join the next info session for JHB How I got over my fear of public speaking. 5 Do's and Don'ts on Insta for your biz How to create a joyous client experience from start to finish More about Joyous Health
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| 28 Jun 2022 | 76: Getting Quiet & Tuning Into Your Intuition with Meghan Telpner | 00:57:17 | |
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Meghan Telpner, a Toronto-based author, speaker, nutritionist, and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She’s written two bestselling books: UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health and The UnDiet Cookbook. Meghan’s success in cultivating a global community of UnDiet enthusiasts and Culinary Nutrition Experts has garnered her a feature in Forbes, and ranked her as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada. In this episode Meghan discusses the big changes she’s recently made in her career and the new direction in which she’s being called to serve. This exciting change includes sharing information on coherence practices, what they are, and how you can use them in your life to create more confidence, trust, and courage in making the best decisions for you and your family. After hearing Meghan speak you’ll be ready to get still and reconnect with your truest sense of self. If you’re looking for actionable steps to help you find stillness, clear your mental clutter, and reconnect with your intuition, you won’t want to miss a moment of this chat! Meghan clearly and simply explains exactly how to start your own coherence practice, today! So grab your favourite soothing tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to tap into your intuitive power!
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Resources: Rise & Shine Intuition Masterclass The Academy of Culinary Nutrition
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| 21 Nov 2023 | 107: Breaking the Taboo: Redefining Menopause and Aging with Jill Chmielewski | 00:48:20 | |
In this episode of the Joyous Health podcast, host Joy welcomes Jill, a registered nurse and certified functional medicine practitioner, who is on a mission to change the way we approach menopause and aging. Jill believes that it is possible for midlife women to feel vibrant, happy, healthy, balanced, sexy, and strong. She guides women to greater well-being by addressing the root cause of their symptoms and educating them about their bodies. Join Joy and Jill as they discuss the importance of taking small steps towards better health and embracing the notion that aging doesn't have to mean decline.
Episode Highlights: [00:00:39] Embracing Aging and Menopause. [00:03:34] Hormones and perimenopause. [00:07:38] The journey of menopause. [00:11:33] Lifestyle habits for menopause. [00:16:18] Sleep and menopause. [00:18:41] Hormones and sleep issues. [00:20:44] Hormone replacement and progesterone cream. [00:25:13] Drawbacks of taking oral progesterone. [00:28:30] Hormone replacement therapy benefits. [00:32:23] Symptoms of estrogen plummeting. [00:36:48] Vaginal dryness and micro tears. [00:39:22] When should I start? [00:43:22] Testosterone and healthy aging. [00:44:39] Hormone support and body function. [00:48:05] The more people we can help.
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| 05 Jul 2022 | 77: A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Eczema with Abby Lai, Nutritionist | 01:03:13 | |
This week, Joy chats with Abby Lai, who became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist after suffering from eczema that was so severe her doctors said it was the worst that they had ever seen. Since she discovered a holistic approach to health, she has become passionate about helping people overcome eczema, naturally. She is the host of The Eczema Podcast, which has helped eczema sufferers around the world with over 100,000 listens and 500,000 views on YouTube. She is also the founder of Conqueror Skincare, which is an all natural product line to help eczema and dry skin. In this episode Abby discusses her experience with conventional eczema treatments and how she came to discover a more natural, whole body approach to overcoming her condition. She is a wealth of knowledge on all things eczema and shares how our environment, thoughts, diet, lifestyle, gut health, and digestion can all impact the health of our skin. After listening to her speak, you will be filled with hope for an eczema-free future! If you’ve been struggling with dry, inflamed, or eczema-prone skin, you won’t want to miss this episode! Abby shares tons of actionable tips on everything from food triggers to lifestyle shifts that you can start exploring today. So grab your favourite anti-inflammatory tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn to support your skin health from the inside out!
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Resources: Free E-Book: 6 Ways to Clear Eczema Free Webinar: 3 Mistakes Stopping Your Healing
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| 02 Nov 2020 | 44: Making Your Microbiome a Lush Diverse Rainforest with Dr. Tracey Beaulne | 01:02:54 | |
Today, Joy welcomes Dr. Tracey Beaulne ND, R. AC, to the podcast for a very important discussion about gut health and the microbiome. Tracey has almost two decades of experience in integrative healthcare, and is a leader in separating the truth in health information from the sea of misinformation. In partnership with the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and Genuine Health, Tracey co-founded and is the host of Town Hall Medicine, where she interviews experts in the field of microbiome science to learn about their research and share it with all who are interested. She is also a co-founder of The Tummy Clinic, which is a team of ‘gut strategists’ from various disciplines whose mission is to surround their clients with the most comprehensive and coordinated IBS care possible. Tracey begins the conversation by sharing her health journey and how it propelled her toward naturopathy, her battle with IBS, and her concepts of lifestyle medicine and planetary health. She then explains the microbiome, the research involving them, and how her interest in them began. We then engage in an extensive exploration of the microbiome, including their impact upon our health, the importance of maintaining diversity within them and how to achieve that, their role in Tracey’s work, and how the shift of health in humanity is related to them. We also chat about the factors which impact microbes, preventing digestive disorders, supporting regenerative farming, fecal transplant studies and stool sample testing.
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| 21 Dec 2021 | 61: Harnessing Your Intuition and Compassion with Xavier Dagba | 01:24:41 | |
This week, Joy and Walker consider the immense possibilities opened by simply leading with intuition and compassion. They are joined by Xavier Dagba, a trauma informed transformational life coach, shadow work facilitator and intuitive healer. Xavier is a firm believer that personal freedom can only be achieved when we allow ourselves to welcome the wisdom hidden within every emotional state, good or “bad”. In this episode, Xavier inspires us to see beyond the black and white, open our perspectives, and invite compassion into every part of our daily lives. Episode Highlights:
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| 28 Nov 2023 | 108: Finding Your Purpose and Inner Spark with Kena Paranjape | 00:50:04 | |
This week Joy chats with Kena Peranjape, the founder of All You Are. The conversation with Kena was truly inspiring and motivating. Joy was deeply moved by Kena's journey and her remarkable ability to overcome challenging situations and find her purpose. She shares the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, even through difficult situations, finding purpose and connecting with your inner spark. Tune in to be inspired and motivated to discover your own passions and empower yourself.
Episode Highlights: [00:01:29] Maintaining a positive mindset. [00:03:43] Transitioning in career paths. [00:08:05] Following nudges and taking action. [00:12:25] Finding positivity through adversity. [00:15:42] Advice for difficult situations. [00:19:22] Wearing a dress at the hospital. [00:23:02] Purpose and fulfillment in life. [00:30:37] Finding your inner spark. [00:34:05] Shifting energy and mindset. [00:37:59] Journey back to happiness. [00:41:32] Finding gratitude in tough times. [00:45:43] Meditation with young children.
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| 13 Oct 2020 | 41: Dangerous Chemicals in our Food System with Activist ‘Food Babe’, Vani Hari | 00:46:41 | |
Joy and Walker are so excited to start Season 5 of the podcast and to thank you all for helping them surpass 150,000 downloads, that they have invited a very special guest to join them today to honor this special occasion. Vani Hari, also known as the Food Babe, is a food activist, and NY Times best selling author who started FoodBabe.com in April 2011 to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. Her investigations have resulted in significant changes within major food companies, and she has been hailed as one of the most influential people on the Internet by Time magazine. As you will witness today, Vani absolutely oozes passion for her goal of teaching people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world.
Vani begins by sharing her story, the source of her passion, and the significant impact that her research, and particularly one book, had upon her. She goes on to describe how moving to whole and organic foods has changed her life forever, and then details her journey from the corporate world to her current calling as an activist, especially the facts she has uncovered and the criticism she has received in response. Vani explains the dangers of artificial food dyes, the PR nature of current journalism, the reasons for starting her ‘Truvani’ venture, and precisely how the food industry got to the sorry state it is in these days. She concludes the discussion by sharing ideas on how to navigate what children eat, and by offering a glimpse into her new book, Food Babe Kitchen. Vani’s story of discovering the value of proper nutrition, sharing her learning with others, and confronting the negative aspects of the food industry is an epic one which will educate, inform and inspire you – the perfect start to a fantastic new season here on ‘Joyous Health’.
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Food Babe homepage: https://foodbabe.com/
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| 04 Mar 2020 | 025: The Problems With the Birth Control Pill and Hormonal Healing with Sam Gladish | 01:03:11 | |
Today, I’m so excited to welcome my very good friend, and host of the ‘Healthy Hormones for Women Podcast’, Samantha Gladish, to the show. In addition to hosting her podcast, Samantha is a holistic nutritionist, weight loss coach, hormone ‘fixer upper’, and an author as well who has generously taken time out of her extremely busy schedule to discuss her remarkable ‘healing journey’ toward becoming a nutritionist, and to share her vast amount of knowledge and experience in the area of women’s nutrition and health. If you want to learn how to live a healthier life by tuning into and trusting your body, Sam’s been there, done that, and tells you how on today’s very special episode.
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| 10 Aug 2020 | 38: How to Thrive as a Couple with Psychotherapist Allison | 00:54:54 | |
Walker and Joy welcome Allison Villa, an amazing relationship expert and registered Psychotherapist who specializes in keeping couples thriving throughout parenthood, to the podcast today. Allison teaches busy couples to live with intention and to use simple time-efficient strategies to connect with each other. She has a great deal of relationship information and advice to offer not just to listeners, but, as you will hear, to Joy and Walker as well.
In the discussion today, Allison identifies the prime importance of self-care, and explores the concepts of unlearning patterns, being cheerleaders in relationships, and implementing ‘daily love habits’. She also discusses the value of recognizing and vocalizing needs, the reality of ups and downs in relationships, introduces some of the programs which she has available to help couples keep their relationships ‘tuned up’, and reviews the role that self-change plays in them. Allison goes into great detail about what she terms the ‘Relationship Seasons’, describes her family’s move to Mexico, offers strategies for families to employ during the current pandemic, and finishes by offering some general advice for couples. As you will hear, Joy and Walker identify with so many aspects of the information and suggestions which Allison shares today, and you will undoubtedly do the same.
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Allison’s homepage: http://www.allisonvilla.com/
House and Hook homepage: https://www.houseandhook.com/
Couple’s Sandbox: https://www.houseandhook.com/couples-sandbox
Couple’s Tune-Up: https://allisonvilla.zippycourses.com/course/couplestuneup/
Self-Care Tool Kit: https://thoughtful-musician-8059.ck.page/59a389ff76
House and Hook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseandhook/
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| 20 Jul 2021 | 57: GMOs and Glyphosate: What you need to know with Jeffrey Smith | 01:02:57 | |
This week, celebrated American consumer activist, award winning documentary film director, best selling author and internationally respected GMO activist, Jeffrey Smith, joins Walker and Joy for a simply riveting interview. In addition to being the founding executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, Jeffrey has given thousands of lectures and interviews in over 40 countries, trained 1,500 speakers, organized over 10,000 grassroots activists, and appeared in top news outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, The Doctors, and The Dr. Oz Show. His life’s work is truly transformative on a global scale and he discusses so much of it with our hosts here today.
The episode begins as a primer on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Roundup, and glyphosates, explaining their history and effects, our exposure to them, as well as research and court cases involving them. Jeffrey also discusses Monsanto-Bayer, the company responsible for their proliferation, detailing the corruption, misinformation, censorship and discrediting actions in which they are involved. He finishes up by sharing the work that his institute is doing to combat these issues and how listeners can become involved, offering his perspective on the future of genetic engineering, and revealing what ‘Non-GMO Project Verified’ actually means. Steeped in the knowledge and experience of one who is truly an undisputed expert in his field, Jeffrey effortlessly and effectively educates us all in some ‘stuff that feels scary’ while also inspiring and giving us ‘the steps that can be successful’ in this most fascinating and highly impactful conversation with Walker and Joy. Prepare to have your mind blown.
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Resources: The Institute for Responsible Technology Don't Let the Gene Out of the Bottle What's Making Our Children Sick
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| 13 Jul 2020 | 34: The Power to Rewire Your Brain with Positive Affirmations | 00:50:01 | |
Anna Lozano & Lindy Sood, the power duo behind the Loved Powered Family, are Joy’s special guests today. Anna and Lindy are friends, soul sisters, and mom entrepreneurs on a mission to spread love and teach mindfulness through the POWER of I AM - without the woo. They are also the creators of Love Powered affirmation cards, one of which Vienna selects each day for Joy and her family to read and talk about – they are great conversation starters. Anna and Lindy begin by sharing their experiences with, and lessons learned from, the pandemic, and also how they started Love Powered Co. They then go on to describe affirmations, how they work, which ones are their favorites, and their connection to mindfulness. The discussion continues by exploring how exactly they created these affirmations and how they benefit children, the vast amount of feedback that Anna and Lindy receive, as well as their other daily rituals. As you listen to today’s special episode, you will be struck with not only how much Love Powered Co has impacted Joy and her family, but also how it could create positive change for yourself and future generations. Episode Highlights:
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Love Powered Co. homepage: www.lovepoweredco.com
Love Powered Littles: https://www.lovepoweredco.ca/products/love-powered-box
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Love Powered Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovepoweredco/
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| 13 Nov 2019 | 019: Understanding The Impact Of Purchasing Superfoods | 00:42:27 | |
This past September, you might remember our Joyous Night At The Movies event in Toronto where Joyous Health partnered with The Superfood Chain to preview this incredible documentary! I have been working with the team at Fathom Film Group (who are the people responsible for bringing The Superfood Chain documentary to life) for the past year because I strongly believe the message they are sharing needs to get out to the masses. It's why we brought Ann Shinn, the filmmaker behind The Superfood Documentary, to talk more about this on the Joyous Health podcast today, and more specifically, the impact that our superfood shopping habits have on the world and people around us. Ann is an award-winning Director and Producer known for beautiful, compelling documentary films, series, and innovative interactive projects. Her films and series have aired on CBC, TVO, HBO, ABC, CBC The Documentary Channel, Discovery Channel, HGTV, History Channel, SLICE. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
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| 06 Nov 2019 | 018: Navigating Miscarriage: Guilt, Loneliness & Healing | 00:46:07 | |
This is a deeply personal episode and one that we've been putting off talking about on the podcast for a while. Sharing this story on the blog back in 2018 was very therapeutic in my own healing journey but talking about it out loud with the world was a whole other ball game. However, we decided we should share our experience on the podcast because we feel that it's our duty to talk about something that people don't like to talk about. And because we know there's someone like you out there who's been through it too or you're in the process of going through it and I believe our story might give you comfort in knowing that you are not alone. In this episode we discuss:
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| 29 Jun 2020 | 32: How to Have More Powerful Conversations with Stuart Knight | 00:54:55 | |
You are all in for a treat today as our good friend, Stuart Knight, joins us for the best conversation you’re ever going to hear. Stuart is an award winning entrepreneur, a critically acclaimed author of two books, an expert panelist on numerous television shows, and the host of a hit radio show. He also has a sought after podcast and has over twelve thousand people from around the world tuning in each week to watch his thought provoking videos online. He is a disrupter, thought leader and maverick, who has inspired over one million people reach greater success, find deeper joy and to ultimately boycott what they thought.
In this episode, Stuart describes his journey to becoming a professional speaker, and how he came to focus on the area of communication. He also explores the role that skills and connection play in conversations, explains the notion of being a ‘conductor of conversations, and emphasizes the value of learning about other people. Stuart then shares the components and skills involved in better, more powerful conversations, the crucial role that good listening plays, and the types of questions that elicit responses which help generate strong connections. Effective communication skills are critical in life, and, as you will discover today, Stuart is as passionate as he is gifted in helping people to acquire and improve them, changing their lives in the process.
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Stuart’s homepage: https://www.stuartknight.com/
Stuart’s Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/stuartsknight/
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| 06 Jun 2023 | 91: Getting to the Root of Autoimmunity with Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist | 00:57:11 | |
This week, Joy chats with Andrea Nakayama, a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator. After losing her young husband to a brain tumor in 2002, she discovered a passion for using food as personalized medicine and is now regularly consulted as the nutrition expert for the toughest clinical cases in the practices of many world-renowned doctors. Since then she has led thousands of clients, and now teaches even more coaches and clinicians around the world in a revolution reclaiming ownership of both their own and their clients’ health. This episode is packed with vulnerability as Andrea shares how her husband’s life, illness, and death has inspired her work and passion for nutrition. She also outlines the three root causes of autoimmunity that she sees in her practice and how to differentiate between signs and symptoms so you can make the best decisions for your health. You will love her raw honesty and personalized approach to healing. If you want to learn how genes, gut health, and blood sugar balance are connected to autoimmune conditions, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your favourite radiant tea and enjoy soaking in Andrea’s hard won wisdom.
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| 23 Nov 2020 | 47: Docking Our Bodies to the Earth – Intuition and Grounding with Dr. Laura Koniver | 00:56:29 | |
Walker and Joy are very excited to welcome the ‘Intuition Physician’, Dr. Laura Koniver, to the podcast today. Laura received her medical doctorate degree from Jefferson Medical College in 2000 and has been passionately supporting her patients’ natural healing ever since. She is an artist, author, holistic physician, and internationally recognized grounding advocate who has published her own children’s book on grounding, ‘From the Ground Up’. Her story is an inspiring one and she shares it, as well as her valuable knowledge and advice, with our hosts today.
Laura begins by detailing her journey toward discovering the healing power of nature and grounding, as well as how it led her to quit the conventional medical model and recognize the value of intuition. She then engages in an extensive examination of the practice of grounding, including our sensitivity to its effects, some products associated with grounding, COVID’s provision of opportunities to explore it, and the theories behind it. She also looks at those aspects of our lives that make us ungrounded and can generate a need for ‘shielding’, before finishing the conversation by introducing the ‘BRAIN’ decision making tool. In today’s episode, Dr. Koniver shares her thorough knowledge of the science behind these life-changing practices to support her first hand observations of their value, rendering this conversation, as Joy states, ‘one that everyone in the entire world needs to hear’.
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Intuition Physician homepage: Intuition Physician
The Earth Prescription: The Earth Prescription
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| 17 May 2022 | 70: Harnessing the Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms with Tonya Papanikolov, Founder of Rainbo | 01:21:48 | |
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Tonya Papanikolov, Holistic Nutritionist, educator, founder and CEO of Rainbo, a Canadian medicinal mushroom company. She is a graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences from the University of Guelph and is a certified Reiki and Kundalini practitioner. She believes that radiance starts on the inside by eating whole plant foods and learning to interpret and listen to the wisdom of your body. In this episode Tonya discusses the connection she has with nourishing foods and her self-care rituals to inspire others so they can experience health and vitality. A major part of her healing journey included medicinal mushrooms and her passion for their healing power led her to create her own mushroom company in 2018. Her knowledge on the interconnection between fungi and health is sure to empower you! If you’ve been hearing a lot about “adaptogens” and “functional” or “medicinal” mushrooms, but aren’t quite sure what that means or how they work, then you won’t want to miss this episode. Tonya shares the history and magical healing powers of medicinal mushrooms in a fun, approachable, and inspiring way that will have you ready to discover your very own spirit mushroom!
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| 25 Mar 2020 | 028: Natural and Positive Parenting with Dr. Kat & Adrian | 01:14:05 | |
Let’s face it, we’ve all had moments where we feel like we just don’t know what we’re doing as parents, and Walker and I tend to figure things out as we go along. But we don't have all the answers and that’s precisely why we are so excited to have Family Coaches and Parenting Experts, Dr. Kat & Adrian Kremblewski, join us on today’s show.
These two dynamic individuals are parents themselves who have read all the books and done all the research regarding parenting that the rest of us just never have the time to do, and are here to share the knowledge, wisdom, experiences, and advice they have accumulated. As you listen to Kat and Adrian answer the questions we all have about parenting, you will undoubtedly join us in wanting to sign up for their Parent Map Course so that you, too, can learn how to ‘create the peaceful, loving environment which you want, and which children need’.
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| 05 Feb 2020 | 021: Stepping out of your comfort zone & embracing self-love with Raia Carey | 01:12:55 | |
I cannot think of a better person to kick off season 3 of the Joyous Health Podcast than Raia "Coach" Carey! I met her last year at an event I was speaking at, she was the panel host. She has a confident and magnetic personality and she's also warm and super personable. She's been through many triumphs and tribulations to get where she is at today and Walker and I were incredibly inspired by her. From being bullied to being the bully, overcoming racism, losing 300lbs and So. Much. More. It was a ton of fun to talk to her and I think you're gonna love hearing Raia, who like her name sounds, is truly a ray of sunshine. In This Episode We Discuss
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| 18 Oct 2022 | 80: Dirty Secrets of the Fast Fashion Industry with Kristi Soomer, Founder of Encircled | 01:00:32 | |
This week, Joy chats with Kristi Soomer, the founder and CEO of Encircled, a Canadian-made line of versatile, sustainable clothing that helps women streamline their wardrobes. Encircled was born out of her love of travel and dislike of checking a bag–her first dress was created on the floor of her condo in 2012! Since then she has grown Encircled into a seven-figure business that was named a certified B-corp in 2018. She is committed to meeting high ethical standards in all aspects of her company, from using fabrics that honour the environment to providing good working environments and fair wages to all her employees.
In this episode Kristi discusses how she got into creating comfy, ethical clothing, her journey as an entrepreneur, and the differences between fast and slow fashion. She shares some of the most sustainable fabrics to look for when shopping and which ones should be avoided when possible. After listening to this episode you will feel ready to start asking questions about where your clothes come from so that you can make the healthiest possible choices. If you’ve been looking to learn more about the fashion industry and its impact on your health and the health of the planet then you won’t want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to be inspired to start building your sustainable wardrobe!
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| 13 Jun 2023 | 92: A Deep Dive into Phthalate Exposure & Fertility with Dr. Shanna Swan, Reproductive Epidemiologist | 01:12:17 | |
This week, Joy chats with Shanna H. Swan, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists. She is a Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City where she is also a member of the Transdisciplinary Center on Early Environmental Exposures. For over twenty years, Dr. Swan and her colleagues have been studying the dramatic decline in sperm count around the world and the impact of environmental chemicals and pharmaceuticals on reproductive tract development and neurodevelopment. In this episode Dr. Swan shares her first hand research results on the impact of phthalate exposure during pregnancy on reproductive health. She is a wealth of knowledge on this topic and shares her top suggestions for avoiding exposure to these chemicals in everything from your food and drink to the air we breathe. You will be blown away by her extensive knowledge and clear communication. If you want to learn how common everyday chemicals can impact fertility and reproductive health you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa delicious, liver-loving detox tea and get ready to be empowered to take simple steps to improve your health.
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| 10 Jan 2023 | 89: Exploring the Wooniverse with Colette Baron-Reid, Spiritual Intuitive | 01:14:29 | |
This week, Joy chats with Colette Baron-Reid bestselling author, internationally acclaimed Oracle expert, spiritual intuitive, personal transformation thought leader, educator, speaker and host of “INSIDE THE WOONIVERSE,” a weekly podcast series that uncovers personal stories of spiritual awakening and transformation. With her infectious laugh and warm personality, Colette’s conversations are inviting, hilarious and always thought-provoking.
In this episode Colette gets vulnerable while sharing her life’s journey to become a spiritual intuitive. Her raw honesty about her trauma, including rape, may not be for everyone, so if this is something you don’t want to hear, just skip ahead to the 22 minute mark. Colette shares tons of simple, actionable tips to help you connect with your own intuition and spirit. She also discusses the incredible process she undertakes when creating her oracle decks. You'll love her honesty and exuberant energy!
If you want to connect with your intuition and develop a personalized spiritual practice for 2023, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your favourite uplifting tea and get ready to be inspired to connect to the Wooniverse!
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| 01 Jun 2021 | 50: Magnesium, The Miracle Mineral, with Dr. Barb Woegerer, ND | 01:00:39 | |
Joining Walker and Joy on today’s podcast is Dr. Barb Woegerer, ND, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and health advocate who has a clinical focus and passion in women’s health, stress management, inflammation, nutrition and a love for magnesium, which they talk about extensively here today. Dr. Barb received her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, completed a 12-month clinical internship at The Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic as well as at Parkdale Queen West Community Health Center, and has completed a Bachelor’s of Science Honours Degree in Kinesiology and Psychology at York University. As you will quickly discover, she is also gifted with a talent for sharing her wealth of information in a very easy to understand way.
In today’s interview, Dr. Barb begins by sharing her background and how her passion for magnesium evolved, and then she delves into an extensive analysis of this ‘miracle mineral’. Everything from its importance, to its high incidence of deficiency in humans these days and how to detect these, to its impact on so many health and well being aspects in our lives are covered in detail. She also discusses the right magnesium to choose, the foods in which it is found in abundance, the use of Epsom salts, recommended supplements, and vitamin D activation. Indisputably an expert in the field of magnesium, Dr. Barb provides a masterclass in its many benefits here today which will undoubtedly result in listeners joining Walker on ‘that magnesium train’ to health.
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| 12 Jul 2022 | 78: A Simplified Approach to Natural Health with Stewart Brown, Founder of Genuine Health | 00:50:46 | |
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Stewart Brown, founder of the amazing, research-backed supplement company Genuine Health. He has been in the natural health and supplement industry since he was 16 years old and cannot imagine anything more important that he could have dedicated his life's work to. He knows his company has the opportunity to change people’s lives every day, and he takes that responsibility very seriously. He is passionate about looking at the latest research in nutritional science to drive innovation in their products so that you can live a life of vibrancy and vitality! In this episode Stewart discusses how he got started working in the natural health field and how that led him to open his own health food store in the mid 80s in the heart of the LGBT community in Toronto. Shortly after, the HIV crisis hit and his store, Supplements Plus, was in the heart of the epidemic. You’ll learn how this experience eventually led to the creation of Genuine Health and his passion for educating people on the simple pillars of wellness that create a foundation for lasting health. After listening to this episode you will feel inspired to make small, lasting changes so you can live your healthiest and happiest life! If you’ve been looking to kickstart your own healthy habits and incorporate more nutrient density into your diet, you won’t want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of iced tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn how to thrive!
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Resources: Genuine Health Website–use code GHJoyous20 to save 20% sitewide! Genuine Healthy Kids with Joyous Health–use code GHJoyous20 to save 20% sitewide! Becoming Sugar Free by Julie Daniluk Your Brain on Nature by Dr. Alan Logan & Eva M. Selhub, M.D.
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| 01 Aug 2023 | 99: Gut Health & Chronic Disease in Children with Dr. Elisa Song, Holistic Pediatrician | 01:16:12 | |
This week, Joy chats with Dr. Elisa Song, a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained holistic pediatrician. She integrates conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, holistic nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. She founded Whole Family Wellness, an integrative pediatric practice in Belmont, CA – one of the first and most highly regarded holistic pediatric practices in the country. She has helped thousands of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to heal their children from the inside out using an integrative pediatric approach. In this episode Dr. Song shares tons of incredible tips and actionable steps that you can take to support the microbiome and overall health of your kids. But even if you don’t have kiddos, this episode is still great to listen to since anyone can benefit from making the same dietary and lifestyle shifts, no matter their age. You’ll walk away feeling empowered to make the changes you need for you and your family to thrive! If you want to learn about the connection between your child’s gut health, immune system, and the development of chronic childhood disease, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa gut-nourishing tea and get ready to be inspired to heal your child’s gut, naturally.
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Resources: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids Website Colbie Caillat, Common, & Elmo Breathing Video
Free Guides: The 5 Rs to Heal Your Child’s Leaky Gut Choosing Your Child’s Probiotic Food as Medicine for Immune Resilience
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| 26 Feb 2020 | 024: Dan Schawbel - Not Having Your Phone is the New Vacation | 00:53:11 | |
We are incredibly excited to have Dan Schawbel, New York Times Bestselling author, global keynote speaker, and career and workplace expert on the podcast today share so many knowledge bombs. He explains how we can create better connections in the age of isolation. We get into talking about the light and dark side of technology, why everyone thinks millennials are lazy (spoiler - they are not) and how we can use technology as a bridge to relationships and not let it be a barrier between you and the relationships you want to create. In This Episode We Discuss:
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| 22 Jun 2021 | 53: The Superpower of Creating Life with Nikole Goncalves and Matt Varga | 01:02:50 | |
This week, Nikole Goncalves, the face behind HealthNut Nutrition, one of the top healthy food and lifestyle YouTube channels in Canada, returns to the podcast for another visit. Joining her this time is her partner, Matthew Varga, aka ‘Mr. Matt’, himself a budding YouTube star who has built an incredible multimillion dollar real estate portfolio. Their lives have changed considerably since Nikole’s first visit as they have recently become parents to their now three month old daughter, Sage, and today they share the details of this very special experience.
The entire episode is devoted to this incredible superpower of creating life, delving into such topics as Nikole’s preparation for pregnancy and the pregnancy itself, the steps she took to prepare for the actual birth, the pain experienced during childbirth, and the glorious moment of Sage’s actual birth. Along the way, they also discuss Matt’s observations throughout the pregnancy, and the biggest lessons they have both learned since becoming parents. Enhanced with Joy and Walker’s contributions regarding their own experiences, Nikole and Matt’s account of this truly momentous occasion is equal parts informative, inspiring and moving, rendering this yet another ‘must listen’ episode of the Joyous Health podcast.
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| 29 Jun 2021 | 54: Reducing Plastic Consumption with Good Juju Founders Lisa Karandat and Alexa Monahan | 00:51:47 | |
Joining Joy and Walker on today’s episode are Lisa Karandat and Alexa Monahan, the founders of Good Juju, which makes all-natural, zero-waste products for your body and home that are good for both you and the planet. Their aim is to clean our daily routines by removing unnecessary plastic while providing premium alternatives - zero waste with zero compromise. Lisa and Alexa are passionate about natural health, the environment, and change. They believe we all have the power to effect real change, and that power lies in the choices we make every day.
Lisa and Alexa deep dive into plastic and how our everyday purchases are impacting the planet. They break down the most shocking statistics related to our overconsumption of plastic, the worst single-use plastic offenders, and how this issue directly impacts not just the environment, but also our health. They discuss the life cycle of plastic, dirty versus clean energy, and the dangers of using fossil fuels and fracking. Lisa and Alexa offer alternatives to popular single-use plastic items, such as straws and plastic wrap. They tell Joy and Walker about their commitment not to use any plastic in their business, and they describe some of their top products, including laundry strips, dryer balls, and organic hair care. Today’s conversation is a powerful reminder that now is the time to step up to create a better future for our planet, and we can start by making small, but important, changes in our day-to-day lives.
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Find their zero-waste laundry strips in the Joyous Shop! Good Juju Homepage Use code JOYOUSHEALTH10 for 10% off.
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| 25 Oct 2022 | 81: Simple Hacks for a Healthy Gut with Desiree Nielsen, Registered Dietician | 01:00:49 | |
This week, Joy chats with Desiree Nielsen, a registered dietitian who takes an evidence-based, integrative approach to her dietetics work, with a focus on anti-inflammatory, plant-centred nutrition and digestive health. She is the author of multiple books, including one on anti-inflammatory nutrition called Un-Junk Your Diet, a plant-based cookbook called Eat More Plants: 100 Anti-inflammatory Plant-centred Recipes for Vibrant Living, which became a #1 National Bestseller, and her new cookbook on gut health, Good For Your Gut: A Plant-based Digestive Health Guide and Nourishing Recipes for Living Well. She also hosts the evidence-informed wellness podcast, The Allsorts Podcast, where she interviews leading experts on topics such as gut health, plant-based nutrition, and more. In this episode Desiree shares actionable steps to help reduce bloating and train your digestive tract to enjoy more plant-based foods. Desiree is a wealth of knowledge and the simple, but powerful information she shares will change your gut and your life forever! After listening to this episode you will feel empowered to make small, sustainable changes to your diet and lifestyle in order to support lasting health. If you’ve been struggling with digestive health and overwhelmed with conflicting information on how to heal then you won’t want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to heal your gut, naturally.
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Resources: Sign up for Desiree’s Newsletter Join Desiree’s Free Nutrition Community The Allsorts Podcast on Instagram Listen to the Allsorts Podcast
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| 19 Oct 2020 | 42: Living and Thriving with Electro-Hyper-Sensitivity with Veronica Ciandre | 00:57:46 | |
Today’s episode brings you Joy’s eye-opening and insightful chat with Electro-Hyper-Sensitivity (EHS) consultant and counselor, Veronica Ciandre. A mother and an artist, Veronica’s health journey through EHS changed her life completely and has led her to becoming an expert in this field, and producing a line of natural, sacred, healing jewelry called ‘iSOLA‘. With the experience and knowledge she has gained, Veronica is passionate about educating others and creating awareness about EHS, and, as you will hear today, this passion creates a deep connection between herself and Joy.
Encompassing the entire history of Veronica’s health journey, her conversation with Joy touches on what EHS is, how it severely impacted her life, the people and resources which helped her along her way, and some of the practices she engages in now. Joy also shares her experiences with electro magnetic frequency (EMF) about which Veronica shares her perspective, and they discuss Veronica’s jewelry line, before concluding with the 3 pillars she has identified for dealing with anything in life. This is a conversation filled with so much incredible information and which is so inspiring that, as Joy notes, it went on long after the recording finished. It truly is a conversation that you will never forget.
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iSOLA homepage: http://www.iloveisola.com/
SOWE Grounded homepage: http://sowegrounded.yolasite.com/
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| 07 Nov 2023 | 105: Navigating Perimenopause: Nutrition and Lifestyle Tips with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman | 00:51:24 | |
This week Joy chats with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman, a board certified and licensed naturopathic doctor, about perimenopause. They discuss the lack of information available on this topic and the various symptoms women experience during this time of transition. Dr. Rachel provides actionable steps for managing these symptoms and offers valuable insights into women's health and hormonal imbalances. Tune in to gain knowledge and take control of your health during perimenopause. This is definitely an episode where you'll want to take some notes, so settle in with a skin-nourishing cuppa tea and get your notebook ready!
Episode Highlights: [00:01:11] Lack of information on menopause. [00:05:00] Common symptoms in perimenopause. [00:09:37] Heavy periods and alarming symptoms. [00:11:23] Body changes and societal pressure. [00:15:19] Supporting testosterone with weight-bearing exercises. [00:19:17] The Toxic 10 ingredients. [00:23:09] The power of healthy fats. [00:26:17] Clean estrogen and cruciferous vegetables. [00:29:09] Fermented foods and vegan chili. [00:33:14] Toxic cleaning products vs. natural alternatives. [00:36:34] Natural health products. [00:40:17] Herbs for nervous system support. [00:45:11] Magnesium and its benefits. [00:48:08] Conscious breathing and meditation. Resources: Rachel’s Website Rachels’s Instagram Rachel’s Facebook Dupont Family Clinic Website JHP: Raising healthy eaters with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman
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| 13 Jul 2021 | 56: The Ultimate Healthy Baby Experience with Marni Wasserman | 01:04:35 | |
Today marks the exciting return of Joy’s good friend, Marni Wasserman, to the podcast. A renowned nutritionist, chef, author, and now host of ‘The Ultimate Baby Podcast’, Marni was last on the show back when she was still pregnant with her beautiful daughter, Sarelle. Well, Sarelle has now just turned one, and Marni has returned to share her detailed account of life from pre-pregnancy to post-birth. It is intimate, it is intense, and, above all, it is a beautiful story of a health filled journey through the highs and lows of this miracle of creating life, and Marni shares it all so very openly with listeners today.
The conversation begins with Marni’s preparation for a healthy pregnancy and the advice she now has for others in this area, and progresses through the steps she took upon becoming pregnant, the supplements she included in her diet, and the roles that her midwives and doula played. She then describes her actual birthing experience, the pain she endured and the natural therapies that helped, the moment of Sarelle’s actual birth and the experience of holding her for the very first time. Marni also relates her post-birth experience with breastfeeding, encapsulating her placenta, what Sarelle is eating now, and the importance of listening to your intuition. In impeccable detail, Marni shares her experience of a healthy and natural pregnancy and birth, fully acknowledging the challenges along the way, and celebrating the overriding sense of joy to be found in this most special life event.
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| 15 Feb 2022 | 66: Managing Rosacea Naturally and Building Your Healthiest Skin with Joy McCarthy | 01:19:00 | |
This week, Joy shares her own skin journey with rosacea and how it impacted her confidence. She dives deep into the research she did to find the best approach to manage her symptoms to give you a solid foundation to care for your skin. She knows rosacea is a multifactorial condition, so she shares her best tips to support your skin, inside and out. In this episode she talks about:
If you struggle with rosacea or red, inflamed skin you are going to love this episode! It’s packed with actionable tips that you can start incorporating into your life right away to support your softest, smoothest skin ever!
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Resources: Rosacea: How I Care For My Skin Naturally Rosacea: Steer Clear of These Foods For Calm Skin Rosacea: Natural Health Supplements 5 Ingredients To Brighten, Balance, & Nourish Your Skin 6 Factors That Sabotage Healthy Skin + Solutions Our Organic Skincare Line Is Here! Shop Our Joyous Skincare Line! $100 Coupon for the Dutch Test!
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| 14 Jun 2022 | 74: Hacking Your Way to Optimal Health with Bryce Wylde, Natural Health Expert | 01:30:32 | |
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Bryce Wylde, one of Canada's leading alternative health experts, Bryce is a highly knowledgeable and respected natural healthcare practitioner whose specialty is homeopathy, clinical nutrition, supplementation, and botanical medicine and whose focus is rooted within functional medicine. He’s been a guest expert on Cityline, The Marilyn Dennis Show, and Dr. Oz where he’s shared his knowledge on genetics and immunity for optimal health. In this episode Bryce discusses the importance of figuring out your unique genetic predispositions and supporting your optimal health with evidence-based supplements and lifestyle habits. He dives deep into the power we have to turn certain genes off or on in order to promote optimal health for a long lifespan. After listening to this episode you’ll be empowered to take control of your health by balancing your immune function and lowering chronic inflammation through personalized health hacks. If you’re ready to nerd out on genetics, superfoods, powerful supplements, and other natural health hacks then you won’t want to miss this episode. Grab your favourite cup of green tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn how to best support your personalized optimal health!
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Resources: Personalized Immune Support- Mymmunity- 15% discount applies automatically at check out! Agravitae Graviola Infused Latte Bars
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| 02 Oct 2019 | 013: Mastering Your Hormones & Why Your Menstrual Cycle Is Your Superpower with Jenn Pike | 01:03:20 | |
What if you could use your menstrual cycle as your hidden superpower? Turns out – you can! In this episode, Jenn Pike – a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Medical Exercise Specialist – will take you through each of the 4 stages of your menstrual cycle, while touching on hormonal health, and share how you can support your body and feel your best throughout each of them. You will feel empowered and inspired to master your hormones and take your health into your own hands! In this episode we discuss:
THANKS FOR LISTENING! Support the health of your hormones by switching out your conventional body care products to the natural alternatives we have available in the Joyous Shop and save 10% off of your order when you use "PODCASTBEAUTY10" at checkout. More about JOYOUS HEALTH Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks Follow Joyous Health on Instagram Find Joyous Health on facebook Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care. | |||
| 27 Jul 2020 | 36: Stressed, Tired and Ready for Change with Dr. Lisa Weeks | 01:01:53 | |
Joy is extremely excited to welcome Dr. Lisa Weeks to the podcast today for an in-depth look at stress. Lisa is a practicing Naturopathic Doctor who has acted as a Consulting Medical Advisor to one of the largest North American distributors of natural health products where she educated and trained other practitioners. She is also the proud mother of a toddler, and currently co-hosts the ‘Perimenopausal Mamas’ podcast. Lisa works with people of all ages, from infants to seniors, and she strongly believes that lifestyle and dietary changes are the foundations to a successful treatment plan. Get out your pen and paper - you are going to want to take notes during this amazing episode.
Lisa starts off by explaining just what a Naturopathic Doctor is, and the road she took to becoming one. She then goes on to discuss the reasons that so many people are tired these days, and she describes the General Adaptation Syndrome, The Stress Bucket analogy, and the common symptoms one experiences as they are approaching the exhaustion phase. The importance of listening to your body, the impact of stress upon the immune system, perimenopause, and the effects of cortisol on other hormones are also discussed. Lisa finishes by offering her professional recommendations regarding nutrition, natural supplements and remedies, lifestyle, and setting boundaries. Dr. Lisa Weeks, as you will soon discover, is a brilliant woman who has so much to share with us all – take this opportunity today to soak in her truly remarkable wealth of knowledge, skill and advice.
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Lisa’s homepage: https://www.drlisaweeks.com/
The ‘Perimenopausal’ Mamas Podcast: https://perimenopausalmamas.com/
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| 04 Dec 2023 | 109: Mindfulness for Moms: Finding Balance in a Busy World with Natalie von Teichman | 00:47:20 | |
In this episode of the Joyous Health podcast, host Joy McCarthy interviews Natalie von Teichman, the creator of the first meditation stuffie for kids. Natalie shares her expertise in children's mental health and discusses the importance of mindfulness for children. She also opens up about her own experience with COVID-19 and the impact it had on her mental health. As a mom of four boys and an entrepreneur, Natalie understands the challenges of balancing a busy schedule with self-care. She offers valuable insights and holistic-minded practical tips on how to incorporate mindfulness practices into our hectic lives, helping us find moments of calm and joy amidst the chaos. She emphasizes the need to treat mental fitness with the same level of importance as physical fitness. Just as we prioritize our physical health through exercise and self-care, we should also prioritize our mental well-being by practicing strategies and exercises to strengthen it. Don't miss this insightful conversation about supporting children's well-being through mindfulness.
Episode Highlights: [00:01:48] Importance of mindfulness for children. [00:04:14] Times of isolation and lockdown. [00:07:53] Mental health and COVID symptoms. [00:11:09] Children's mental health. [00:19:34] Meditation and overcoming anxiety. [00:23:01] Conscious breathing and meditation. [00:27:33] Mindfulness for kids. [00:30:23] Transitioning to parasympathetic state. [00:34:08] Sensory stimulation for kids. [00:37:35] Mesh toys for mental health. [00:41:09] Creating a meaningful business. [00:44:36] Box breathing and race car driving.
Resources: Learn more about Miindfully Find Miindfully Meditate on Instagram Use code JOYOUS15 to save on a MediTate stuffie
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| 16 Oct 2019 | 015: Natural Ways to Support Your Immune System | 00:55:19 | |
This episode is absolutely packed with evidence-based information to support your immune system from a truly holistic approach! We take you on a journey from understanding how the immune system works, to the factors that lower your immunity and everything you can do to support your immune system. We discuss the best foods, supplements and lifestyle habits for a healthy immune system. In this episode we discuss:
Resources Essential supplements for a healthy immune system A simple relaxation exercise to reduce stress 10 Natural Solutions for Sleep The importance of Vitamin D How to build a healthy immune system in kids The dreaded sugar. Check out episode 6 on how to break your sugar addiction Microbiome 101. Check out episode 14 where we chat with Dr. Brett Finlay Detoxification: Check out episode 12 where we talk about how you can make detox part of your everyday life Genuine Health's Multi-strain probiotic for kids
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| 25 Sep 2019 | 012: Aging Well Throughout The Decades From The Inside Out Using Food, Supplements and Lifestyle Habits | 00:57:41 | |
We often think our anti-aging skincare routine doesn't need to start until we're in our 40s, when in fact, the best time to start is in our 20s when the aging process begins. In this episode, you will learn the best strategies to support yourself through food, supplements and lifestyle habits to age well and feel your best throughout the decades. In this episode we discuss:
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| 12 Dec 2023 | 110: Healing Emotional Eating and Overcoming Self-Sabotage with Amber Romaniuk | 00:49:53 | |
In this episode of the Joyous Health podcast, host Joy McCarthy sits down with Amber Romaniuk, an emotional eating, digestive, and hormone expert. Amber shares her personal journey of overcoming binge eating from gaining and losing over 1000lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods. She offers valuable strategies for breaking the cycle.
From addressing emotional triggers to implementing self-care practices, this conversation provides valuable insights for those struggling with binge eating. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between hormones, emotions, and food, and discover how to cultivate body confidence and optimal health.
Episode Highlights: [00:00:37] Emotional eating and hormones. [00:10:09] Triggers for binge eating. [00:14:37] Emotional healing and sugar addiction. [00:24:35] Binge eating and overeating. [00:27:53] Signs of triggering binge eating. [00:31:08] Breaking certain unhealthy habits with children. [00:33:19] Setting good eating habits. [00:37:38] Hormones and binge eating. [00:40:10] Overcoming guilt and self-awareness. [00:43:31] Body awareness and healing. [00:46:41] Digestive aids and emotional triggers.
Resources: Find Amber on Instagram Amber’s Website Amber’s Podcast
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| 10 Oct 2023 | 101: Balancing Entrepreneurship & Motherhood with Kate Taylor Martin, Founder of nutbar | 01:09:11 | |
This week, Joy chats with Kate Taylor Martin, founder of nutbar, the world’s first superfood cafe. While studying nutrition at the institute of holistic nutrition, Kate began to dream up a concept for a healthy cafe in Toronto–one which would replace the typical coffee shop fare of muffins, donuts and croissants with alternatives that were still delicious but also good for you. She built nutbar around a holistic approach to health and the basic foundation of focusing on real, whole food.
In this episode Kate shares how she was inspired to create a community space that served nourishing, whole foods to busy people on-the-go so they can truly thrive. She gets vulnerable about what it’s like being a full-time entrepreneur and mom to three small children and the challenges of both. You’ll love her practical tips for developing non-negotiable healthy living routines!
If you want to learn more about building your life’s vision and living a life you’re proud of, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cozy cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to follow your dreams!
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| 01 Nov 2022 | 82: Diving Deep into Vitamin D with Josh Gitalis, Clinical Nutritionist | 00:56:53 | |
This week, Joy chats with Josh Gitalis, a Clinical Nutritionist who is a recognized expert in the fields of clinical detoxification and therapeutic supplementation. He runs a Toronto-based, private practice, with a worldwide client base. As a leader in his field, Josh teaches Clinical Nutrition for several natural health colleges and is the first Canadian nutritionist to become an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). In this episode Josh shares his wealth of knowledge on all things vitamin D from what it is and how it functions in the body to the best ways to incorporate it into your life. You’ll be amazed to learn how this humble nutrient impacts everything from immune function to gut health to bone density! After listening to this episode you’ll have all the knowledge you need to start incorporating safe vitamin D supplementation into your routine. If you’ve been looking to learn more about vitamin D and why we need it for vibrant, happy, joyous health then you won’t want to miss this episode! So brew a cup of your favourite tea, grab a pen and paper, and get ready for a deep dive on this super nutrient!
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Resources: The Impact of Nutrition & Lifestyle on Mental Health with Josh Gitalis Today is the Day Podcast with his wife and nutritionist, Meghan Telpner
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| 08 Jun 2021 | 51: A Natural Approach to Thyroid Disorders with Dr. Lisa Weeks | 00:45:39 | |
Dr. Lisa Weeks returns to the podcast this week, and Joy couldn’t be happier. Dr. Lisa’s previous appearance was centered around the subject of stress and it was a huge hit with listeners, so she is back again this week to dig into the world of thyroid disorders. As you may remember, Dr. Lisa is a practicing Naturopathic Doctor who has acted as a Consulting Medical Advisor to one of the largest North American distributors of natural health products where she educated and trained other practitioners. She is also the proud mother of a toddler, co-hosts the ‘Perimenopausal Mamas’ podcast, and is the facilitator for a women's health community initiative, ‘Wild Collective Toronto’. She is full of fascinating information and advice, so once again, you’re going to want to get out your pen and paper to take notes during yet another amazing episode.
The entire episode is devoted to Dr. Lisa’s personal and professional experience with thyroid diseases and covers such topics as the reasons behind their prevalence in North America and the most common ones found in her practice in particular, Hashimoto’s disease, TSH ranges, and the value of seeing a naturopath. She also recommends a valuable resource, describes the role of the thyroid and when to get it checked, details what naturopaths can do for thyroid dysfunction, and shares proper nutrition and lifestyle habits for thyroid health. Effortlessly referencing the science behind her recommendations, Dr. Lisa once again demonstrates both her expertise and her passion for helping everyone enjoy the joyous health they so richly deserve.
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| 08 Feb 2022 | 65: Raising Resilient, Joyful Children Through Peaceful Parenting with Dr. Laura Markham | 01:02:13 | |
This week, Joy is joined by Dr. Laura Markham, a Clinical Psychologist at Columbia University and Founder of Aha! Parenting. She is also the author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids; Peaceful Parents, Happy Siblings; and Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids Workbook: Using Mindfulness and Connection to Raise Resilient, Joyful Children and Rediscover your Love of Parenting. Her approach to parenting is inspiring and supportive; she will make you believe in yourself and your ability to raise joyful, resilient children. Today’s episode focuses on Dr. Laura’s 3 big ideas that parents and caregivers can use so that they can embody peaceful parenting: Regulating your own emotions. Connecting with your child. Coaching your child. This episode is filled with practical tips for managing parenting situations to create safety and connection between you and your child. You’ll learn the importance of building that connection with your child so they feel understood and can take responsibility for their actions. Kids want to be their best selves and by learning how to connect and coach them, you can help them get there. Dr. Laura also shares the best piece of advice she didn’t learn in school about how to be an emotionally generous and supportive parent. Whether you’re pregnant, have a toddler, or are raising a teen, her advice will help you become the best parent you can be. You’re going to love this episode and walk away feeling inspired and confident in your ability to connect with your child as a peaceful parent.
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Resources: Dr. Laura’s Website: Sign up for her amazing newsletter! Dr. Laura’s Peaceful Parenting Course Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Book
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| 22 Feb 2022 | 67: Finding Your Optimal Potential Through Mindfulness with Yogi Shambu | 01:12:08 | |
This week, Joy and Walker are joined by Yogi Shambu in a wide ranging, engaging discussion. Shambu starts by sharing the role of ritual, meditation, and mindfulness practices to create a balanced life of optimal potential. From there, he shares his experiences as a member of the Rainforest Flying Squad, who are on the ground daily fighting to protect the last of BC’s old growth forests. Shambu is a fascinating guest. He was born into an artist and healer community and exposed to a revolving door of people who expected more from life and human potential. These early life experiences led him down his path as an energetic healer. He helps his clients release energetic residues of past experiences to allow their present reality to come into clarity. He does this work through his own combination of energy healing, spiritual counsel, and yogic teachings. In this episode they discuss
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| 01 Feb 2022 | 64: Defeating Average with Ultramarathoner Colin Nanka | 00:55:08 | |
This week Joy is joined by ultramarathoner Colin Nanka who by defeating the average, shows that anyone can accomplish their dreams of participating in 10 races. Colin teaches us how it is so much more than just being physically fit. In this episode, Colin shows us how embracing difficulties and pain can lead to the greatest achievements in our lives. Episode Highlights:
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| 08 Apr 2020 | 030: Understanding Emotional Eating with Rachel Molenda | 00:48:05 | |
As an intuitive eating nutritionist, host of the ‘Fill Your Cup’ podcast and online Quarantine Dance Parties, and ‘stress eating expert’, Rachel Molenda’s mission is to help women obsess less with food and their body and to work with them to find their own unique, effortless, enjoyable and healthy way of eating. Rachel’s knowledge on emotional/stress-eating and sage advice are perfectly timed as we navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. She not only describes her own battle with food over the years but also explores the causes of emotional eating and offers practical strategies that we can all implement right now. Episode Highlights:
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| 09 Nov 2020 | 45: Using Light to Optimize Your Health with Matt Maruca | 01:17:23 | |
A true ‘beam of light’ joins Walker and Joy for the podcast today. Matt Maruca is a student, educator, and entrepreneur in the field of photobiology, the study of how light affects human health, and he is also the founder of Ra Optics, a company that develops the world’s highest quality blue light protection glasses. A veritable fountain of information and advice when it comes to using light to optimize health, Matt enthusiastically shares so much of it here today.
He begins by recounting exactly what light is, why he became so interested in it, and the story of his discovery of epigenetics while addressing the factors causing his health problems when he was younger. Matt then provides an extensive analysis of mitochondria, their importance for our health, the impact of both a synchronized and disrupted circadian rhythm, and the reason why he started his business. Sprinkled throughout his analysis, are references to a number of professionals whose research and theories have greatly informed and impacted Matt’s life and work. He also shares information regarding undoing mitochondria damage, ‘The Light Diet’, his business and its main product, the detrimental impact of the ‘Sun Business’, and what actually brings happiness to his life. To Walker’s great relief, Matt also offers his opinion on the impact of Joy’s bangs on her light absorption. You will quickly appreciate precisely why Joy and Walker could have continued talking to Matt for hours as you listen in today. The passion, enthusiasm, and sheer amount of knowledge that he possesses are on full display here - truly an enlightening guest who provides yet another piece to the puzzle of attaining joyous health.
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| 25 Jan 2022 | 63: Aligning your Individuality with Astrology with Renata Taravski | 01:02:35 | |
This week, Joy leans in to discuss living a purposeful life with Renata, a Naturopathic Doctor turned Astrologer, Soul Alignment Coach and Spiritual Mentor. Renata has 10+ years experience in natural medicine, coaching, yoga, astrology, tarot and has helped hundreds of women create soulful success on their terms. In this episode, Renata inspires us to move past our hidden fears, reconnect with our higher selves, and start living a life aligned with our purpose. Episode Highlights:
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| 08 Nov 2022 | 83: Clean Beauty with Melanie Cruickshank, Founder of dalish Cosmetics | 01:01:01 | |
This week, Joy chats with Melanie Cruikshank, the founder of Toronto-based clean beauty brand dalish Cosmetics whose mother said she was born to wear lipstick and heels. After attending Cosmetology & Aromatology school - the study of Plant & Botanical based Chemistry, she knew she wanted to create nontoxic cosmetics so her customers could feel confident and fabulous. Her mission is to create clean, luxurious beauty products that you feel good about using, that are vegan, easy to apply, feel amazing on, are long lasting, sustainably sourced and come in killer shades. In this episode Melanie shares her struggles growing up with acne and how she was inspired to create a line of cosmetics that are as accessible as they are clean. She also goes into detail about the foods, habits, and lifestyle tips she follows to support glowing health from the inside out. After listening to this episode you will feel empowered to ditch the toxic cosmetic chemicals and get ready to enhance your beauty, naturally! If you want to learn more about holistic approaches to skin health, the cosmetics industry, and how to choose the best products for yourself and the planet, then you won’t want to miss this episode! So steep your favourite cup of beauty-boosting tea, settle in, and get ready to be inspired to live a clean beauty lifestyle.
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Resources: Use code JOYOUS20 to save 20% at Dalish Cosmetics
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| 18 Jul 2023 | 97: Improving Air Quality with Mike Feldstein, Founder of Jaspr | 01:08:53 | |
This week, Joy chats with Mike Feldstein, CEO of Jaspr and a seasoned air quality expert and entrepreneur. He leveraged his experience in wildfire restoration and air quality consulting to found Jaspr, a premium air purifier company, to innovate in air science and technology. His purpose is to protect air quality and boost human health using the latest in air quality science and tech. In this episode Mike shares his vast knowledge on all things indoor and outdoor air quality. He provides tons of actionable steps you can take to improve the air in your home, which can have big impacts on your sleep quality and overall health. We breathe roughly 17 000 litres of air per day and Mike’s information will help you improve every breath If you want to learn how to improve the air quality in your home, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a gently detoxifying cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to improve the air that you breathe for long lasting health!
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| 30 Oct 2019 | 017: Conversations with Joy & Walker (Vol. 1) | 00:35:38 | |
017: Conversations with Joy and Walker (Vol. 1) Like many things in life, you just gotta show up! That's exactly what we did in this episode. Walker's computer crashed last week and I was travelling, so we not only lost a lot of highly important files, we had zero time to make up for it. This is why we decided to just wing this episode and have a random conversation about a variety of topics including smiling at strangers, eating cake, how I cope with being away from our daughter while travelling and what I do to stay balanced. Resources
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| 22 Nov 2022 | 85: Facing Your Fears with Jill Heinerth, Underwater Explorer | 00:55:14 | |
This week, Joy chats with Jill Heinerth, one of the world’s premier underwater explorers and the first person to dive inside iceberg caves. Jill leads expeditions into extreme environments to advance scientific and geographic knowledge. She is an acclaimed polar explorer, cave diver, author, speaker, filmmaker, and climate advocate. Joy fell in love with her best-selling book, Into The Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver which details her journey into the extreme world of underwater cave exploration where she has had to overcome fear in order to go where no one has gone before. You will LOVE this chat! In this episode Jill shares her experiences exploring some of the most beautiful and dangerous ecosystems in the world. She talks about the importance of using her fear to help her assess the risks of any dive to keep her and her team safe. You’ll also love her simple tips to help you live a life that supports the health of the planet. After listening to this episode you will feel inspired to follow your passion to create a life of adventure and joy. If you want to learn all about the incredible world of cave diving and the animals and ecosystems below the surface, you won’t want to miss this episode. So brew up a cup of ultra-soothing tea, settle in, and get ready to be amazed by Jill’s incredible life story!
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Resources: Great Lakes Untamed Documentary
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| 22 Jun 2020 | 31: Julie Daniluk - The Anti-inflammatory Queen | 01:02:11 | |
And we’re back! After a bit of a longer break between seasons – with Vienna home from school during the pandemic – we are eager to jump into yet another amazing season packed with inspiring individuals ready to share their wisdom and enthusiasm with all of us - and we couldn’t ask for a better guest to start this new season. Julie Daniluk is not only our very good friend, but she is also a nutritionist, a best selling author, a TV personality who hosts her own show ‘Healthy Gourmet’, and has also appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show, and The Marilyn Dennis Show where she is the resident nutrition expert. Julie joins us today for a highly enlightening discussion about inflammation, and you will quickly discover, as you listen along, that she possesses a vast amount of knowledge and passion around this topic, which is precisely why we affectionately refer to her as ‘The Anti-Inflammatory Queen’.
We dive right in with Julie explaining just what inflammation is, how it is caused, and the difference between acute and chronic inflammation. She then shares a great deal of information and advice regarding anti-inflammatory nutrition, its impact upon our bodies and our lives, as well as the dangers of donuts, sugar and flour. She also explores the ways that lifestyle and nature itself can affect inflammation. You will be astounded by the sheer amount of understanding and insight which Julie possesses in this field, you will be surprised by the revelations she has to offer, and you will finally learn what would result ‘if guacamole made love to a latte’. We are definitely back, and Julie certainly makes the start to this new season one to remember.
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Resources: Julie’s homepage: https://www.juliedaniluk.com/ Julie’s Anti-inflammatory guide: https://www.juliedaniluk.com/mthfoodpyramid Julie’s playlist: https://www.youtube.com/user/jdaniluk/playlists?app=desktop More about Joyous Health
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| 14 Nov 2023 | 106: Developing Courage and Making Difficult Decisions with Dr. Kwado Kyeremanteng | 00:47:01 | |
This week Joy chats with Dr. Kwado Kyeremanteng, the department head of critical care at the Ottawa Hospital. He shares his insights on the importance of finding the leader within oneself and the courage to be authentic, even if you're not in a leadership role. He discusses his new book, "Unapologetic Leadership," and inspires listeners with his stories and energy. Dr. K also talks about his work in caring for the sickest patients in the ICU and his research on improving ICU resources and access to palliative care. Don't miss this empowering conversation on finding courage and making a positive impact.
Episode Highlights: [00:02:25] Authentic leadership and courage. [00:04:51] Making decisions from our values. [00:09:32] People's unwavering belief systems. [00:12:30] Speaking up in challenging environments. [00:18:37] Authenticity and its impact. [00:28:16] Using rejection as fuel. [00:30:09] Developing a stomach for difficult decisions. [00:36:59] Managing stress and relaxation. [00:38:56] Leaning on your partner. [00:42:49] Improving healthcare and avoiding ICU.
Resources: Dr. K’s new book: Unapologetic Leadership: Finding The Moral Courage To Do The Right Thing Dr. K on Instagram Dr. K on Tiktok Solving Healthcare Website Solving Healthcare Podcast
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| 31 May 2022 | 72: A Holistic Approach to Healing Anxiety with Dr. Ellen Vora | 01:06:58 | |
This week, Joy chats with Dr. Ellen Vora, a holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health by considering the whole person and addressing bodily imbalances at their root. Dr. Vora received a B.A. from Yale University, an M.D. from Columbia University, and is board-certified in psychiatry and integrative holistic medicine. She is the author of the new bestseller, The Anatomy of Anxiety and she’s here to share her evidence-based approach to holistic mental health. In this episode Dr. Vora discusses the root causes of anxiety and the variety of holistic tools she uses to support her patients. Her approach looks at the whole person and all the dietary and lifestyle tools they can use to not just alleviate symptoms, but truly heal on a deep level. She discusses the difference between “true” and “false” anxiety and the empowering knowledge that these “false” anxieties are relatively easy to correct based on her recommendations. If you struggle with anxiety, you won’t want to miss Dr. Vora’s grounded and gentle approach to healing. This episode is packed with actionable steps you can start incorporating straight away to nourish your body and soothe your nervous system. So settle in with a pen and paper because you won’t want to miss a single one of her powerful recommendations!
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Resources: How to Control Anxiety Online Program Managing Depression Online Program
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| 11 Mar 2020 | 026: Own Your Anxiety with Julian Brass | 01:02:36 | |
We couldn’t be more excited about our guest this week, Julian Brass, the international keynote speaker, corporate workshop facilitator, certified health coach, yoga instructor, investor, and author of ‘Own Your Anxiety – 99 Simple Ways to Channel Your Secret Edge’. Julian lives to inspire people, and that is precisely what he does in this episode as he shares his fascinating personal story and offers practical tools and strategies to help us ‘own our anxiety so we can own our lives’. If you are looking to turn your anxiety from being ‘negative and debilitating to positive and facilitating’, you don’t want to miss this episode!
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| 03 Aug 2020 | 37: Create Positive Change in your Life Through Meditation with Jeff Warren | 01:09:33 | |
The man who single handedly got Joy hooked on meditation, Jeff Warren, joins her for a very special episode today. Jeff is a meditation instructor, journalist, and author with a dynamic and accessible teaching style whose mission in life is to empower people to take responsibility for their own mental health. He is honest, funny, and, above all, passionate about destigmatizing meditation with his much more relaxed approach, and his mediation instruction continues to be a blessing to Joy while journeying through the current pandemic. In this episode, Jeff shares his background, how his interest in meditation began, and how he uses it to support his own mental health. He then presents the four medicines to be found within meditation, what helps him get into his flow, meditation’s role in creating space in your head and dealing with grief, and explores the neuroscience behind it. Jeff also reviews the changes that parenthood has made in his meditation, the shift that mediation has made with his bipolar disorder, and his unique collaboration with Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello. He and Joy also discuss some of the initiatives he offers, the best way to start meditating, and their favorite meditation guides. Fittingly, Jeff finishes the episode with a mini-meditation in which all are invited to participate. Jeff Warren is a remarkable man whom Joy credits with making a profoundly positive difference in her life – listen in today to find out how he can do the same for you.
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Jeff’s homepage: https://jeffwarren.org/
Jeff’s Projects and Collaborators: https://jeffwarren.org/about/collaborators/
Jeff’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeffWarrenMeditation/featured
Jeff’s meditation with Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzjzejl_Ndk
The Community Practice Activation Kit: http://cecmeditate.com/community-practice-activation-kit/
The Consciousness Explorers Club homepage: http://cecmeditate.com/about/
Jeff’s books: https://jeffwarren.org/books/
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| 15 Nov 2022 | 84: Increasing Resilience & the Power of Prevention with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng | 01:03:21 | |
This week, Joy chats with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, the department head of critical care at The Ottawa Hospital. As a researcher, he is interested in using ICU resources more efficiently and improving access to palliative care in the ICU. He also created ‘Solving Wellness’ a virtual health & wellness platform for health care professionals. The goal of ‘Solving Wellness’ is to help address health care burnout and provide health, fitness and self care for its members. In this episode Dr. Kyeremanteng shares his experiences working in the fast-paced environment of the ICU and how he takes steps every day to increase his resilience to prevent burnout. He also highlights the importance of investing in prevention and mental health support for achieving overall wellness. After listening to this episode you will feel empowered to take small steps every day to support your health and prevent illness. This chat will stick with you because it’s so inspiring! If you want to learn how to take simple steps to support your physical and mental well-being then you won’t want to miss this episode! So brew up a cup of detoxifying tea, settle in, and get ready to be inspired to support your health, naturally!
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| 10 Aug 2021 | 58: Becoming The Ultimate Entrepreneur and Podcaster with Jesse Chappus | 01:01:51 | |
Walker and Joy are incredibly excited to welcome their very dear friend and true podcast royalty, Jesse Chappus, to the podcast today. The brilliant and inquisitive mind behind The Ultimate Health Podcast, Jesse retired from his chiropractic practice in 2016 to work on the podcast full-time with his partner, Marni Wasserman, another favorite guest of the Joyful Health podcast. Through his podcasting experience, Jesse has become an expert in interviewing fascinating minds and his thorough preparation consistently results in intriguing and enlightening conversations with them. He’s a dad, an entrepreneur, a passionate health advocate, and, as you will hear, one remarkably interesting human.
Jesse starts off by sharing some of his background, including the roots and evolution of his interest in natural health, and the effects of the changes he’s made to his diet over the years. He goes on to offer advice on navigating the vast amount of dietary information that is available to people today, the most memorable advice he himself has received through his podcast and the guests he would like to have on it, as well as some of his health rituals and the impact that having a child has had upon them. Jesse reviews the decision that he and Marni made to uproot and move to Windsor, and then he offers details regarding his podcasting career including how they make money from it, his extensive preparation, navigating strong personalities in interviews, and some of his favorite interviewers. The conversation draws to a close with Jesse highlighting the importance of consistently working on interviewing skills and detailing what’s next for him and his podcast. As you listen in today, you will quickly realize why Jesse is considered podcast royalty and understand clearly why The Ultimate Health Podcast is such a runaway success.
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“What I really liked about learning about this stuff and taking my health seriously, was that I felt like, you know, you don't ever have total control, but I felt like I had more control over how I felt day to day, and my health destiny over a lifetime.”
“When I met Marnie, we were both on the same page and had these deep, you know, ideas about how we wanted to live and, and, you know, spend our time, spend our money, learn together.”
“And at this point, I just feel solid in what we're doing day to day.”
“There's always little tidbits I take from every guest.”
“There's oftentimes more that these different camps will agree upon, even if overall the diet philosophy is different.”
“I appreciate that you interview so many different perspectives, whether you agree with them or not, that doesn't really matter. But I really appreciate that about you that you have such an open mind.”
“When children see that parents have established those health habits, they're more likely to carry on with those when they are adults.”
“I think as a new parent, you just need to be really flexible...easy on yourself and understand that things are going to change all the time, and maybe the way that you think it's going to go, it might not.”
“In the States, there's just so many more health food options than here in Canada.”
“The primary way we make money from the show is through sponsors.”
“The great thing about podcasting is it's such a narrow niche.”
“We only work with brands that we absolutely love their products. And we put a maximum of four sponsors on each episode.”
“I find that it's just continuing to be consistent and put out good quality content over time.”
“I've put all my eggs in this basket, and just decided to hone in and focus and that's allowed me to go very, very deep with guests and to, yeah, just have some amazing conversations.”
“I look at what I do and what I create as art.”
“So I like to listen to what I put out before I put it out.”
“I think the calm, the relaxed nature of the conversation, is the secret sauce there for them, and it's really hard to do that.”
“I'm going to keep focused and keep, you know, living my passion - lucky enough to say, I can do that day to day.”
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| 20 Jul 2020 | 35: Demystifying Autoimmune Diseases with Brett Hawes | 01:03:46 | |
Joy’s former teacher, Brett Hawes, joins her on today’s podcast to talk about autoimmune disease. Brett is a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Holistic Nutritionist who has been a member of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition faculty for 12 years, currently as a student clinic adviser. He runs an online clinic with a focus on complex and chronic digestive issues, hormone health, and autoimmune disease, and is the host of the highly rated ‘Holistic Health Masterclass’ podcast. Brett has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share, so get ready to take a lot of notes!
He begins by sharing his journey into holistic health, his perspective on why so many people experience chronic illness these days, and then defining just what autoimmune diseases are. After briefly addressing the dangers of ‘Roundup’, he identifies and explores the main areas of impact on the autoimmune system, including diet, stress, and environmental factors. He finishes by emphasizing the common occurrence of autoimmune, adrenal, and hormone issues in combination and recommending that all three areas be considered in tandem when addressing autoimmune health. Brett’s considerable passion and knowledge shine forth brilliantly here today as he shares valuable information and recommendations that will have a profound impact upon your health and upon your life.
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Brett’s homepage: https://www.holistic-health-masterclass.com/
Brett’s ‘Unraveling the Mysteries of Glyphosate’ podcast: https://www.holistic-health-masterclass.com/podcast/hhm-seneff-glyphosate/
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| 24 Aug 2020 | 40: Setting Boundaries and Honouring Vulnerability with Indigenous Healer Asha Frost | 00:47:09 | |
Todays’ episode features Joy’s ‘absolutely magical conversation’ with Indigenous Healer and Mentor, Asha Frost. Asha is the Founder of Sacred Membership, a global online medicine circle community who has served thousands of people over the past two decades as a native healer and homeopath teacher and leader. In committing to a journey to reclaim and remember her roots and medicine teachings, Asha specializes in helping people heal when they experience illness, mental and emotional disorders, and ancestral disconnection.
Asha begins the conversation today by sharing information about herself, her work, the power of her drum ceremonies, and the importance of connecting with nature and Mother Earth. She shares her deeply personal story of her own healing journey, explores the ancestral intergenerational trauma that has impacted her and so many others, and describes the role that intuition plays in her work and all our lives. Asha then explains the essence of vulnerability, and the basis of significant decisions she has made in her life. She and Joy discuss Spirit Animal Medicine, as well as her perspective on our biggest act of self-care and the challenges faced by those whom she serves. Asha concludes by sharing what is coming up next for her, including the book she has just started to write. As you listen in today, you will undoubtedly experience the same magic that Joy felt when she first met Asha and was so very moved by her drum ceremony. Joy felt it in her heart that day that she needed to know this woman, and the same will be true for you.
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Asha’s homepage: https://ashafrost.com/
Spirit Animal Medicine Quiz: https://ashafrost.com/quiz/
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| 21 Jun 2022 | 75: A Gentle, Balanced Approach to Managing Anxiety with Meg De Jong, Holistic Nutritionist | 01:06:40 | |
This week, Joy chats with Meg De Jong, a holistic nutritionist whose areas of expertise include nutrition for anxiety and gut health. Her deepest desire is to support people in truly thriving in their bodies and minds. She teaches her clients to eat in a more self loving way that helps them feel grounded, calm, and nourished, while addressing underlying health imbalances that can worsen anxiety. Meg went through many of her own health challenges, which led to her work ensuring that fewer people are left confused and struggling like she once was. In this episode she discusses factors that increase your risk of developing anxiety, how hormones impact mental health, and the foods and nutrients you can incorporate to support your body and mind. She highlights the importance of being gentle with yourself and pursuing a balanced approach to managing your anxiety that includes body-loving lifestyle tips. After hearing Meg speak you will be filled with hope and optimism for an anxiety-free future! If you struggle with anxiety, you won’t want to miss a moment of this chat. This episode is packed with gentle, but actionable tips that you can start incorporating straight away to nourish your body and feed your soul to support optimal mental health. Grab your favourite cup of nervous-system soothing tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn how to thrive!
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Resources: Eat to Ease Anxiety Online Program FREE Eat to Ease Anxiety Guide Grounded and Glowing Retreat Deets Get Growing Food Online Course Delicious Recipes from the Blog!
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| 25 May 2021 | 49: Biological Dentistry with Nadine Artemis | 01:12:35 | |
Today, Joy welcomes author and health expert Nadine Artemis to the podcast. Nadine is the creator of Living Libations, an exquisite line of natural serums, elixirs, and essential oils, and she also serves as a frequent commentator on health and beauty for media outlets. Her products have received rave reviews in The New York Times, The National Post, and The Hollywood Reporter, and she has been described by Alanis Morissette as "a true-sense visionary”. An enthusiastic advocate of Nadine’s potent dental serums, Joy is extremely excited to chat with her today in an episode that could clearly have lasted a whole other hour!
Nadine begins by sharing the roots of her connection to nature and fascination with aromas, and her journey to the important work she continues to perform these days. Along the way she delves into the extensive research she has done over the years, the products she has developed, the increased understanding of the human microbiome, and the impact that conventional products can have. She also displays her ‘encyclopedic’ knowledge of oral care, including the importance of biological dentists, alternatives to some dental procedures, her recommendations for sensitive teeth, and the services her education team provides. Nadine Artemis combines her ‘perfect fairy princess’ persona with an intricate understanding of precisely how the body works and the role that proper oral care plays within it, rendering her truly an expert in the field who will both educate and inspire you here today. Episode Highlights:
Resources: Use code JOYOUS for 15% off any Living Libations product. Living Libations Consultations
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| 01 Apr 2020 | 029: Managing Anxiety & Cultivating Positivity | 00:47:01 | |
In this episode, Walker and I share how we are managing work, parenting and life in general during COVID-19. We share the strategies we are using to help manage anxiety and cultivate positivity. It's something that we are taking actionable steps towards every day. Some days I feel like we are slaying it and there are moments I am in tears -- but through it all, we are staying connected virtually to family and friends and to each other.
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| 06 Jul 2021 | 55: Meal Prep Like a Pro with Angela Moscarelli | 00:50:43 | |
On today’s episode, Angela Maria Moscarelli joins Joy to discuss the benefits of meal prepping. Angela is a chartered professional accountant by trade, but she's currently studying to become a holistic nutritionist. She is a mom to four kids and she discusses her journey to eating whole foods and how meal prepping has made the journey easier. Angela and Joy start with a story of how they met as teenagers working in a shoe store. Angela delves into the story behind her getting into holistic nutrition. She discusses the impacts of processed sugars on health and how going natural and prepping meals from scratch are not only healthier but also save cost. She gives useful tips on how to save time and avoid stress by batch cooking and reinventing leftovers. Angela and Joy round off with a discussion on how to get your kids interested in meals and where they get inspiration for healthy, homemade meals. Episode Highlights:
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| 25 Jul 2023 | 98: Exploring Spirituality & Plant Medicines with Samantha Gladish, Hormone Nutritionist | 01:03:48 | |
This week, Joy chats with Samantha Gladish, a Hormone Nutritionist, with a speciality in metabolic and thyroid health. She is author of the Amazon bestseller, The 30-Day Hormone Solution and the host of one of Canada’s top-rated podcasts, The Wellness Witch. She is the founder of HolisticWellness.ca; a website dedicated to helping women optimize their health and hormones. In her spare time, you can find her baking up delicious healthy treats in her kitchen and getting woo-woo with tarot cards, plant medicine and diving into spiritual growth. In this episode Samantha dives deep into plant medicines such as ayahuasca and psilocybin and how they can be used to access your intuition and spirituality. She shares her experiences in ceremony with these plant medicines and the amazing lessons she has learned along the way. You’ll love how Samantha weaves the scientific with the experiential in this episode! If you have ever been curious about plant medicines and whether they might be right for you, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with your favourite cuppa tea and get ready to dive into the mystical world of plant medicines.
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Resources: The 30 Day Hormone Solution Book
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| 23 Oct 2019 | 016: How to Bring More Awesome into Your Life, with Neil Pasricha | 01:02:21 | |
We interviewed Neil Pasricha, a New York Times Bestselling author and award-winning blogger of 1000 Awesome Things. If you need a boost of positivity or a reminder to look for all the awesome in your life, this is the episode for you. He was an absolute delight to chat with and you're gonna love this one! IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
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