Brain Wellness - the Podcast

Margaret is a passionate preventative health educator and advocate famous for her contagious positive attitude, engaging storytelling, and ability to empower others to get into action and become the CEO of their health! Margaret is a multi-award-winning Registered Massage Therapist and clinic owner with a background in Kinesiology from The University of Waterloo and she has completed her Designation as a Professional Consultant in Aging. She is the visionary behind the inaugural Preventative Health Awareness Month and Movement aka PHAM recognized by Health Canada in 2023. She is on a mission to educate and empower Canadians to improve their health esteem so they can effectively advocate for and Become the CEO of their Health. Margaret has enjoyed lending her voice and reputation to networks and brands such as City TV, Global, CTV, Rogers, Cogeco, Johnson & Johnson, American Airlines, Icy Hot, Traditional Medicinals, RBC Insurance, Cottenelle, Proctor & Gamble and Boiron Canada just to name a few. Margaret is the founder of Wallis for Wellness, an award-winning integrative health clinic which she successfully operated for 30 years. She has spent more than 25 of those years in front (and behind) the camera delivering and producing content that educates, empowers, and motivates audiences of all ages be proactive when it comes to their health. Margaret has a natural ability to connect with her audience by providing thoughtful and assiduous reporting on health and wellness topics across North America. She is on a mission to change our approach to health from a “pill for an ill” to a more preventative and proactive one. She believes that you are the MOST important member of your healthcare team and that you should be in the driver’s seat of your health, and she is committed to supporting you on that journey. She is also honoured to be the recipient of the following awards: 2009 Zonta Women of Achievement Award in the category of Health, Wellness and Fitness, The 2015 Brampton Board of Trade Business Excellence Award in the category of Communication, 2016 Registered Massage Therapist of Ontario’s Professional Service Award, and more recently was recognized for her work in integrative health with The Award of Distinction at the 2018 International Women’s Day Awards Gala and the 2018 Waterfront Magazine Awards “Wow”, does Margaret ever rest? She does - with her inspiring family at her happy, healthy home in Georgetown, Ontario.

Find Margaret at: www.wallisforwellness.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wallisforwellness/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallisforwellness/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretwallisduffy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Wallisforwellness

TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ceoofyourhealth?_t=8mJl8YDhmMv&_r=1

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Dr. Kevin Smith is an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor based in Houston, Texas, whose pioneering work is transforming the lives of migraine sufferers and optimizing sports performance through innovative breathing techniques worldwide. With a mission to help individuals to enhance athletic performance and reclaim their lives from the grips of debilitating migraines, Dr. Kevin specializes in a revolutionary nasal procedure that offers a new lease on life. As a former college athlete turned physician, Dr. Kevin's journey towards becoming a leading authority in his field was driven by a passion to make a tangible difference in the lives of athletes. His pioneering approach targets the vital role of nasal breathing in sports performance, ensuring athletes have the athletic edge by maintaining unobstructed nasal passages. His expertise extends beyond conventional medicine, encompassing a range of specialties including facial cosmetic surgery, where his focus lies in delivering natural-looking results that enhance rather than alter. Dr. Kevin's practice is a revolutionary understanding of the connection between nasal health and athletic performance. By optimizing nasal function, Kevin has helped countless athletes achieve peak performance levels and overcome performance barriers. At the heart of Dr. Smith's practice is a groundbreaking procedure targeting the root cause of migraines – a deviated septum. Through meticulous evaluation and treatment, Kevin has achieved an impressive success rate, with over 4000 procedures performed and a remarkable 90% of patients experiencing significant relief. His approach goes beyond symptom management; he's dedicated to unraveling the intricate connections between migraines and underlying nasal abnormalities. His research and case reports have shed light on the profound impact of nasal surgery not only on migraines but also an incredible and potential connection to other neurological conditions like Parkinson's and Asperger's syndrome. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Kevin envisions a future where his innovative clinics serve as beacons of hope for migraine sufferers worldwide. His commitment to excellence, coupled with a deep understanding of the profound toll migraines take on individuals' lives, drives him to continue pushing the boundaries of medical possibility.

Find Dr. Kevin at: https://kevinsmithmd.com/

Phone: 713-795-0600

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmithCtr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smithcenter/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-r-smith-md-6a0b7415/

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Jennifer Soames is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor and advocate, author, former holistic health practitioner and yoga instructor. She is passionate about helping those affected by TBI get the information, care and support they need to live their best life, even with a new normal. She understands firsthand the pain, grief, frustration, loneliness and other challenges of living with a life-altering trauma; chronic, debilitating illness; becoming disabled; losing one’s sense of self and purpose; and the post-traumatic growth that also comes from these experiences. Outside of teaching and writing, Jennifer enjoys being in nature, traveling, and spending time with her husband, family, friends, and animals. She lives near Seattle, Washington.

Find Jennifer at: www.headofhope.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeadofhopeTBI

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headofhopetbi/

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Katy Parker is a trauma-informed well-being writer who integrates mental health and faith into her words. She is a mental health advocate and mentor who was born in Slovakia, but lives in England (UK) and shares her journey of overcoming trauma on her Journeyofsmiley blog. Katy is not shy in addressing controversial subjects or issues that deserve more attention. She is also the founder of the PTSD: My Story Project, a safe space for trauma survivors to share their stories and inspire others whilst also helping to fight the stigma surrounding mental health. Her goal is to encourage and empower trauma survivors and support them on their healing journey. Katy believes that healing shouldn’t be a luxury and that everyone deserves a chance to heal. That’s why she created a free e-book, ‘7 Keys To Self-Healing, A Trauma Survivor’s Guide’. Check out Katy’s Journeyofsmiley blog and get the keys to your healing.

Find Katy at: www.journeyofsmiley.com

Substack: https://katyparker.substack.com

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeyofsmiley

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeyofsmiley

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/journeyofsmiley

Twitter: https://twitter.com/journeyofsmiley

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@journeyofsmiley

Free Guide - 7 Keys to Self-Healing, A Trauma Survivor’s Guide

Free Guide - Journaling Tips & Prompts

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Colorado based Author, Speaker, Gestalt Practitioner, and Patient Advocate, Risa August has been living with a pituitary tumor and rare disease for over a decade. Risa shares her insights and perspectives on stage, offering words of inspiration to audiences. Additionally, Risa works one-on-one with clients, guiding them through the many roadblocks of life and toward living more fully inspired. A girl with sparkles in her hair and once an Ironman athlete, Risa still has a passion for her bike and barbells. With her genuine curiosity and love for trying new (and old) things, you may find Risa taking Bollywood or hip-hop dance lessons, trying a silks aerialist or boxing class, going indoor skydiving, or guiding an inspirational workshop in creativity. Through her personal transformation, Risa has learned and practiced removing limiting beliefs, shifting her perspective, and embracing a full life…a life unleashed. You can read more of Risa’s story in her memoir “The Road Unpaved – Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike”.

Find Risa at: https://www.risaaugust.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/risaunleashed

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/risa-august-9b130524a

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Manohar Grandhi is from Hyderabad India. He has been working in the software industry for the last 15 years, and hobbies include reading books and watching movies. In 2019, he struggled with Insomnia and was living in desperation to sleep. He had consultations with psychologists who helped to a certain extent but because he was desperate to fix the problem, was put on Anti-Anxiety Pills. While researching, he learned about the practice of meditation. He was expecting instant results with Meditation, too, but unfortunately, that was not the case. He did stick with meditation and with time his Anxiety reduced and he had no problems Sleeping. He has written a book about his Journey called "My Sleepless Nights" which is available on Amazon. In fact, he has a total of 3 books published on Amazon. After overcoming his issues with sleep he helps people make the transition from Anxious Sleepless Nights to peaceful sleeping Nights.

Find Manohar at: www.manohargrandhi.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grandhi.manohar

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manohar_grandhi_author_coach/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manohargrandhi/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/manohargss

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Angie Berrett is an Intuitive Movement Coach, Advanced Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor, Registered Nurse, and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Instructor who understands the human body and how it works. She helps people use play and movement to connect to their bodies, releasing limiting negative self beliefs, stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. On her healing journey from child abuse, discovering playful ways of using movements helped her learn to listen to her body, overcoming her suffering in ways traditional modalities could not. Now, she helps others heal their pain, transforming their lives. She is the Owner and Creator of Angie Berrett Movement, coaching people how to release stored trauma in their bodies while increasing energy, strength and flexibility.

Find Angie at: https://angieberrettmovement.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angie.berrett/

Instagram: https://Instagram.com/angieberrettmovement

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angieberrettmovement/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angieberrettmovement

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@angieberrettmovement

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Amy Tyler is a naturopathic doctor with over 16 years of experience using nutrition & lifestyle tools to help families who are struggling with their childrens’ mood, focus, and energy. She holds a bachelor’s of science in chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a doctorate degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle. She founded her company Blazing Brains as an online resource to reach more families with

Find Amy at: https://www.blazingbrainskids.com/

Or https://foodbingogame.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blazingbrainskids

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blazing.brains/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amytylernd/

Course: https://www.blazingbrainskids.com/blazing-brain-nutrition-academy-waitlist

Free Hydration Guide: www.blazingbrainskids.com/hydrate

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Amy Thurman is a remarkable individual whose life journey is a testament to the power of hope, resilience, self-discovery, and transformation. Amy's story is one of overcoming unimaginable adversity, including a traumatic brain and neck injury that changed the course of her life. Her inspiring journey from the depths of despair to unwavering determination will leave you inspired and

Find Amy at: www.polishthemirror.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amycthurman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman

YouTube:  https://wwwyoutube.com/@polishthemirror

Twitter: https://www.tiktok.com/polishthemirroramy

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Lauri Getlan-Watson is a Holistic Abstract Art Guide, specializing in the power of abstract art and Neurographica Art in order to unveil the unspoken

Find Lauri at: www.heartfulcreations.org

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauri.getlanwatson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauri_abstract_art/

Workshop registration: www.stan.store/Lauri

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