Such agreat converstation with Mary today. Who is Mary? A retired veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces serving more of 24 years. As a PR practitioner since she took her retirement, Mary's worked in numerous industries. She has an insatiable appetite for knowledge, especially in health and wellness. In fact, Mary has pursued fitness and wellness as a side hustle for close to 30 years leading fitness and yoga classes. In this field, she was been more exposed to woman experiencing the same issue - peri menopause. The story is always the same, weight gain, sleeplessness, brain fog, hot flashes, and issues with digestion. It came to her that this is an area that sadly lacks information and support and that more resources are needed. Mary haphazardly came across a Menopause Doula certification course and promptly enrolled with Doula That was a year ago and she has since enrolled in numerous other courses including Menopause 2.0 with Dr. Stacy Sims. Motivated by her own negative encounter with the medical field's lack of knowledge and empathy for women's health issues, Mary had made it her mission to debunk the misunderstanding and mistruths about hormonal health. She truly wants to empower more women with current, accurate, and well researched information about this natural and normal transition. She is the owner of Emme Elle Coaching and host of her second podcast All Things Menopausal. The first episode drops this October and will feature an array of guest experts from physical and mental health to emotional and spiritual wellness

1.    Menopause as a Time of Reveal: A period where unresolved physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual issues come to the surface. It's a time to address these issues that may have been ignored for years.

2.   Holistic Approach to Health: Addressing various aspects of health during menopause, including gut health, hormonal changes, and emotional well-being. Mary Lee advocates for a holistic approach to health that considers nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and sleep management.

3.    Individualized Care: Personalized health approaches. What works for one person may not work for another, and it's essential to recognize and address each individual's unique needs and preferences.

4.    Resistance Training and Nutrition: Resistance training, even in short, focused sessions, to maintain bone density and muscle mass during menopause. Additionally, paying attention to nutrition, including plant-based options, is crucial for overall health.

5.   Community and Support: Having a supportive network and seeking guidance from professionals like doulas can make the menopause journey more manageable.

6.   Morning Meditation and Self-Care: Allows individuals to connect with their inner selves and set a positive tone for the day.

7.   Listening to Your Body: Listen to your body, pay attention to how certain foods and exercises make you feel, and make informed decisions about your health.

8.  Journaling and Gratitude: Can be therapeutic and help individuals reflect on their goals, achievements, and lessons learned.

Contact

Spotify - All Things Menopausal

Apple, Google Play https://tr.ee/On4SrB-ek

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Wow! I loved this conversation with Parker , the founder of Lovebird Cereal. After the birth of his daughter, Parker left his Big Food job with the mission to clean up cereal with real food ingredients from the earth and fight childhood cancer by giving 20% of profit. Since his "Jerry Maquire" moment he has been creating the yummiest cereal to help create big change in our world. If you have not yet tasted it, give it a try. www.Lovebirdfoods.com Enter code LLB to receive 20% off your first order. :)

These takeaways provide actionable steps that listeners can incorporate into their lives to improve their wellness and make a positive impact on their health and the world around them.

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Just wanted to drop a mini episode between seasons about how our mind plays into our health! Enjoy

Your MIND as Garden!

Lets use this analogy to make it simple. When we plant a garden, we have to witness, notice what is going on in the area or section of the garden we are looking to grow. Then we have to prep the area by pulling weeds, tilling the soil and perhaps laying down extra nutrients. Finally we have to plant fresh new seeds and plants to be able to grow our best gardens.

Our minds are the same. Viewing the mind as a garden is a powerful analogy. Here's how you can apply the concept of "witness, weed, and plant" to cultivate a healthier mental landscape:

Remember that nurturing your mental garden is an ongoing process. Regular practice of mindfulness, self-reflection, and self-care can help you create a healthier and more positive mental space over time.

Our brain's evolutionary bias towards negativity can indeed cause negative thoughts to stick more easily, while positive ones slip away. However, recognizing this tendency is the first step toward change. While witnessing our mental landscape is essential, actively addressing negative thoughts and cultivating positive ones can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling mindset. Just as a gardener tends to both weed and plant, we can actively work on letting go of negativity and nurturing positivity to create a healthier mental environment.

Wooohoooo! Episode 10.

Consistency is key to creating any habit. It is the small steps that we do, day in and day out that will guide you to create some of the best wellness habits. Giving attention to what you want to create and breaking it down into smaller steps makes it less overwhelming. Using SMART to create your goals will also help you create goals that are attainable. Using a planner or a calendar as a tool to get things done by scheduling all the things like an appointment. Use a habit tracker to see your progress.

If you are interested in learning more about the upcoming Live Life Balanced course that will launch in late fall, email me [email protected]

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Until next time, find peace, love and light by breathing, being present and allowing for all possibilities to happen.

Ever wonder what you can do to strengthen your immune system? This podcast will explain the link between your digestion and immunity. I will also share 8 quick hacks you can start applying today to help your immune system. Try 1, try them all. Use what you find helps you! I am linking a few brands I personally like and a recipe to use coconut oil as a yummy treat.

Silver Brands

https://sovereignsilver.com/

https://www.designsforhealth.com/products/silvercillin-spray/

MCT oil

https://vivanaturals.com/products/organic-mct-oil?_pos=1&_sid=0879736c8&_ss=r

Oregano Oil

https://www.swansonvitamins.com/p/garden-of-life-mykind-organics-oil-of-oregano-drops-1-fl-oz-30-ml-liquid?SourceCode=INTL4071&showPopup=f&DFA=1&UTM_Medium=Shopping&UTM_Source=GOOGLE&UTM_Campaign=+&UTM_Content=&SourceCode=INTL4071&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwqZSlBhBwEiwAfoZUIK6qFIHCy9_VczbNks7WgdOmo7Ofh_leMXb-Db3X9mQnra0zV9On4hoCrfwQAvD_BwE

Fat Bomb Recipe - (I do not add any stevia or sugar substitute)

https://sweetlifehousewife.com/wp/sweet-easy-vegan-keto-no-bake-fat-bombs/

Katie Farinas is a mom, seasoned nurse, a yoga teacher and host of the soon to be released podcast, Mom On The Verge. Katie has been passionate about all thing’s health and wellness from a young age. However, after battling postpartum depression after the birth of her first child, becoming a chronic migraine sufferer in her mid 30’s, and parenting a teenager with sign cant mental health struggles, she was forced to examine the impact our mental health has on our physical health and how intimately those two things are connected. Taking a deep dive into the mind body connection Katie became a certied yoga teacher, a regular meditator and a warrior for improving mental health. Katie believes in the power of authentically sharing our truth to help heal ourselves and others,

What is plant based anyways? Have you ever been curious about what being plant based means? Do you wonder how you would survive eating plant based? I am excited to chat with Karen who has been plant based for 5 years now. She tells us about her journey, why she chose this route and what health issues she cleaned up by eating this way. Even if you are not wanting to be fully plant based, we could all use a little more veggies in our diet. I hope you get curious and experiment a little and see how your body responds. Your health is a journey of trying things to find what is best for you! Enjoy this episode.

How to find Karen:

Website: https://lets-get-clear.teachable.com/

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Karen.Gourley Updated with current ways to work with me including plant-based resources, coaching, masterclass

Social Media Accounts:Instagram: @karen_plantbasedbabe https://www.instagram.com/karen_plantbasedbabe/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-gourley/

Email: [email protected]

Some of Karen's Favorites

Juicer: I use an Omega Slow Masticating (press) juicer. I have used it almost every day for five years, and it is still going strong! I recommend a press over centrifugal juicers. Centrifugal juicers use a disc with blades that spins at a very high speed and cuts the juice from the produce instead of pressing the juice out. I prefer the quality of juice a press provides and you get more juice out of greens with a masticating (press) juicer.  Link to my juicer:https://omegajuicers.com/collections/low-speed-horizontal-juicers/products/j8006hds-omega-ultimate-masticating-nutrition-system-juicer   

I started with a $65 centrifugal Hamilton Beach juicer and received all of the amazing benefits of juicing! A centrifuge juicer or different slow masticating juicer than the Omega is a great place to start. 

Tinkyada Pasta

Barilla Red Lentil

Pasta Explore 

Jovial

Delallo

Banza

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