Annii talks about the effectiveness of the most common types of diet for weight loss, the threat added sugar poses to society, and a form of carb cycling to pair with resistance training to maximize muscle gain while reducing muscle loss.

This week, nutritionist, blogger, and author Liz MacDowell joins me via skype to chat about her approach to balanced eating on a low-carb, plant-based diet. We talk about some issues and misconceptions about both ketogenic and vegan diets, all the while chatting about where we find our balance in eating well.

In this final episode of 2018, Annii talks about how to survive final exams. The show ends with an open discussion on the hardships many people face over the holiday season, and ways to deal with these issues. Includes a guided meditation.

Intro song: SHADOWMASTER + Sevenism - Sun Glistened Waves
Song during meditation: SHADOWMASTER + Sevenism - Eight Tonne Eyelids

Vegan activists Steven Power and Murray Noseworthy chat about the many benefits of choosing to avoid animal products. Steven has been a vegan for 34 years. His partner Murray made the switch 5 years ago after being a vegetarian for many years. Both have a lot to say on the health and ethical reasons behind veganism.

Engaging in meaningful activity is huge for optimal mental health. This week, Max Flynn tells Annii about a hobby that keeps him and others active. His group of remote control vehicle enthusiasts take 3-4 hour hikes on a regular basis with the machines they have built in improved over time. Max shares his thoughts on the benefits of having such a hobby.

Annii chats with yoga instructor Josy Arsenault on the topic of being kind and patient with ourselves throughout the changing tides of life. Josy teaches yoga at Nova Yoga in St. John's, Newfoundland.