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What if the problem isn’t that you’re “too ambitious” -it’s that you’re surrounded by people who are uncomfortable watching you grow?

In this episode, we’re joined by Renee Warren, founder of The Pink Skirt Project, for a no-BS conversation on confidence, entrepreneurship, relationships, and what it actually takes to build a life that feels aligned.

We get into why so many women struggle with self-doubt, why confidence is a skill you build through action, and why “balance” might be the most overrated goal of all. Renee shares how women can stop shrinking to keep other people comfortable, how to know when your work is passion versus avoidance, and why the right partner, friends, mentors, and community can either expand your vision or quietly hold you back.

We also talk about motherhood, outsourcing, buying back your time, networking in a new city, and becoming the kind of woman who supports other women without jealousy, comparison, or weird competitive energy.

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Should women really be training differently than men?

If you've spent any time in the wellness space, you've probably heard that women should avoid intense exercise, cycle sync their workouts, be careful not to spike cortisol, and definitely not lift too heavy if they don't want to get "bulky."

But what if some of the most popular fitness advice for women is actually holding us back?

This week, we're joined by Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD, exercise physiologist, sports nutritionist, coach, ultra-marathon runner, and one of the leading voices challenging fitness myths online. Alyssa's research focuses on exercise, metabolism, sex differences, menstrual cycle physiology, and menopause, and she isn't afraid to question the narratives that have become commonplace in women's wellness.

In this episode, we discuss:

✨ Why Dr. Alyssa believes more women could benefit from training more like men
 ✨ The truth about muscle growth and getting "bulky"
 ✨ What the research actually says about cycle syncing
 ✨ How hormones impact exercise performance
 ✨ Birth control, PCOS, menopause, and training adaptations
 ✨ Why muscle mass and bone density should matter to women in their 20s and 30s
 ✨ The dangers of chronic dieting and under-fueling
 ✨ Whether walking and Pilates are enough for long-term health
 ✨ The key types of exercise every woman should be including in her routine

This conversation challenges a lot of what we've been told about women's fitness and offers a refreshing, evidence-based perspective on building a stronger, healthier body for life.

Whether you're a gym lover, a Pilates girl, a runner, or someone who's just trying to figure out what actually matters, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.

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We know that most of you girlies have gut health issues.. us included But, now its SO hard to distinguish whats real and whats overhyped when it comes to our gut health and what we should be doing about it online. 

Thats why this week we have gut health researcher, professor, and registered dietitian Dr. Jessie Hoffman on the podcast to break down the controversy surrounding gut health online from IBS to probiotics, fiber, the carnivore diet, SIBO, parasites and the gut-brain connection.

We get into:

• why everyone thinks they have gut problems right now
• the biggest gut health myths on social media
• what your poop is actually telling you
• The microbiome and how it can effect your gut health
• how stress and anxiety can completely change your digestion
• The truth about fibre, artificial sweeteners, and probiotics when it comes to gut health
• Leaky gut and what we can and can’t do about that

And so much more!

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Today we’re joined by Dan Feldman, registered dietitian, personal trainer, competitive powerlifter, and the creator behind Powerlifter Dietitian. 

We loved this episode because we get into the big trends and conversations in the health and nutrition space and get into the science behind why alot of these claims are completely overblown. We talk about the conversation behind carbs and gaining weight, insulin spikes,  Diet Coke and gut health, how much protein you actually ned, fasted workouts and hormones, and so much more.

This episode breaks down all of this confusion and gives you tangible information and tips where you can become more confident again in your nutrition and fitness goals!

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Childhood obesity is one of the most important health conversations we are not having enough of, and when we do talk about it, it is often filled with shame, blame, and oversimplified advice.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Cayla Bronicheski, a naturopathic doctor based in Sudbury, Ontario, to unpack childhood obesity through a more nuanced and compassionate lens.

We talk about why childhood obesity rates have increased, what the “obesogenic environment” actually means, how food access, cost of living, screen time, school schedules, daycare settings, and family stress all play a role, and why this conversation can never just be about willpower or parenting.

We also get into BMI, how clinicians should approach weight-related conversations with kids and parents, the risks of weight stigma, and how to support a child’s health without increasing the risk of disordered eating.

Plus, Dr. Cayla shares practical tips for parents around breakfast, picky eating, grocery shopping, frozen foods, snacks, movement, screen time, and creating healthy family habits without moralizing food.

In this episode, we cover:

•  Why childhood obesity is a multifactorial issue 
•  How BMI should and should not be used in kids 
•  How to talk about weight without causing shame 
•  The role of screen time, sleep, movement, and food environment 
•  Practical nutrition tips for busy families 
•  GLP-1 medications and surgical options in pediatric guidelines 
•  How to support kids without increasing eating disorder risk 
•  What parents need to hear if they feel overwhelmed 

This episode is for parents, clinicians, and anyone who grew up feeling judged or misunderstood because of their body.

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In this episode, we’re joined by sex therapist and psychologist Cassandra Kleefman for a no-BS conversation about libido, orgasms, painful sex, desire, shame, and what sex therapy actually looks like.

We talk about spontaneous vs. responsive desire, why low libido is not always the real problem, how pelvic pain can become a mind-body feedback loop, and why so many women feel pressure to perform during sex. Cassandra also breaks down clitoral anatomy, orgasm myths, and what makes someone actually 'good in bed'.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this normal?”,  this episode is the conversation you probably needed years ago.

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In this episode, we sit down with neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay (also featured on Mel Robbins’ podcast) to break down what the science really says about the female brain.

We unpack some of the biggest questions women have:
 Are we actually more emotional?
 How different are male and female brains, really?
 And how much do hormones and the menstrual cycle actually impact how we think, feel, and function?

We also get into:

•  what research says about PMS, mood, and emotional changes 
•  how hormones influence the brain (and what they don’t do) 
•  the truth behind “brain fog” and “mom brain” 
•  how your brain is shaped not just by biology, but by your environment and life experiences 
•  how the brain changes across different life stages, from puberty to your 20s, pregnancy, and beyond 
•  when the brain actually “finishes” developing (and why it’s not as simple as you’ve been told) 

This is a nuanced, evidence-based conversation that challenges a lot of common narratives around women’s brains, hormones, and mental health, in a way that’s empowering, not overwhelming.

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This conversation was mind blowing and is something every woman should listen to.

If you are exhausted, brain-fogged, anxious, freezing, losing hair, and being told everything looks “normal, this episode is for you.

We’re joined by Dr. Bobby Parmar, naturopathic doctorto talk about one of the most overlooked and undertreated issues in women’s health: iron deficiency. and Honestly this episode will probably make a lot of things click for you. Dr. Parmar has spent nearly 20 years in practice and has become known for calling out the massive gap in how medicine tests, interprets, and treats iron deficiency in women. 

In this conversation, we get into why so many women are walking around symptomatic long before they’re ever considered anemic, why “normal” lab work is not always reassuring, what markers actually matter, why oral iron often doesn’t cut it, and when iron infusions may be worth considering. 

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Why isn’t your pain going away, even when you’re doing everything “right”?

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jess Hobson, ND, a naturopathic doctor specializing in sports medicine and chronic pain, to break down what’s actually going on when your body won’t heal.

From elite athletes to busy moms to seniors, the reality is we all have bodies, and at some point, we’re all dealing with pain. Knees, backs, shoulders, you name it. But what most people don’t realize is that pain isn’t always as simple as an “injury.”

We dive into the missing piece in pain and injury recovery, including:

•  Why some injuries heal in weeks while others last for years 
•  Why pain doesn’t always equal damage 
•  The role of the nervous system in chronic pain 
•  When to rest vs when to keep moving 
•  Red flags you should never ignore 
•  What “treating the root cause” actually looks like in pain medicine 

We also get into some of the most talked-about, and often misunderstood, treatments right now like PRP, prolotherapy, injections, peptides, and supplements, and what’s actually worth it.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in their healing, frustrated with ongoing pain, or just wants to better understand how their body works.

Because the truth is, you’re probably not broken. You might just be missing a piece of the puzzle.

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PCOS is one of the most misunderstood conditions in the entire wellness space.

You’re told to cut carbs. Then not to cut carbs. Take supplements. But which ones?  Balance your hormones, but no one explains what that actually means. The reality is, a lot of what’s being shared online about PCOS is either oversimplified, taken out of context… or just flat-out wrong.

Instead of another general PCOS episode, we’re breaking down the biggest myths in this space with someone who’s known for actually challenging what’s being said online and bringing it back to what’s real, what’s evidence-based, and what actually works.

We are talking with Dr. Kate Ferguson, a Naturopathic Doctor who has a clinical focus in PCOS and women’s hormonal health who is not afraid to call out the BS all while being able to have compassion for those trying to navigate this space at the same time.

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