In Between Visits

This is a really cool conversation!  

In this episode, we discuss the unhealthy messages that so many of us have received about fitness and our bodies, the realities of a sedentary lifestyle, and the costs of overtraining.  We break down types of movement that are most beneficial during different seasons of your life and how to listen to what your body needs as it relates to exercise.

Rachelle gets super honest about how elite sport impacted her both physically and mentally/emotionally and how she found peace in her body after her career as a competitive rower ended. 

Whether you are just getting off the couch or recently completed an Iron Man there is something in this episode for you! 

This has been a terrible year for stress and most of our nervous systems have been hit really hard with so much uncertainty, compounding pressures, and unrealistic demands.

For the first time in our careers, Dr. Rachelle and I are right alongside you experiencing similar challenges and reactions to the same situations that we have all been in.  This understanding of what you are going through is what burst the doors open with the conversation about stress, behaviors, and how to cope during this crazy time.

During this episode, we get super real about how we have been managing, share the inevitable impacts that we have felt and talk about short and long-term accessible solutions to support ourselves along the way.

In the mood for an authentic connection, look no further! 

xo

This episode is dedicated to all the hard-working and committed moms, care providers, mother figures and friends who continue to show up for your children, pets, nieces, nephews, neighbours every day in different ways.  You inspire me!

When asked by Kardish Health Food Centres to do a podcast episode for Mother's day, I had no doubt in my mind about who I would ask to be my guest for the show. 

Amy Longard, Ottawa's premier vegan chef, nutritionist and new mom was the first person to come to mind. During our discussions about how we want to approach this show topic, it became very clear to us.  We want you the quiet and committed nurturers amongst us to feel affirmed, seen, support and inspired from our discussion.  

During our conversation, Amy shares some of the lessons she has learned since having her daughter and how she maintains her well-being during this time of ultimate transition.  I think you will truly connect with her message.

BONUS ALERT: You could win a Kardish Health Food Centre gift basket just by listening! 

Do you pay attention to your cycles?  I am almost embarrassed to admit that it was not until Medical school that I truly became aware of the phases of the female reproductive cycle.   Sure I knew about the bleeding part but not much else... 

Are you a little confused about this too? Then today is the day all that will change. 

Meet this week's guests, Nora Pope, FCP & Dr. Jessica Liu, ND who are on a very clear mission to ensure all women attain body literacy and know when they are fertile.

In this episode, this incredible duo breakdown the "cycle charting method" and provide practical information about how you can become intimate with your own cycle.   You will finally understand your own body and with this newfound knowledge have the ability to influence your cycle and fertility health.

Nora and Jessica's journey as Naturopathic doctors along with their 30 years of combined clinical experience in fertility medicine makes this powerhouse team experts in the reproductive health space.   As researchers, writers, clinicians, public speakers and most recently the creators of the Healthcare Professional Continuing Education webinar “Cycle Charting, Progesterone HRT and Fertility Enhancement” they are unstoppable in their mission. 

I feel so lucky to have them on the show and share their wealth of knowledge with you! 

Prepare to be wowed! 

In a world where we all want to be heard, Dr. Lisa Weeks ND listens.  

In this episode, Lisa and I have an amazing conversation about what it means to show up for her patients and how she approaches each person with individualized care.

She unveils what she believes to be the biggest obstacles to cure and provides a clear map about how to find your way back to optimal health.  With over 14 years of experience, it is no wonder that Dr. Lisa is a leader in the Naturopathic profession and a true visionary in the integrative health care space. 

Lisa absolutely shines as she shares her passion to build community through The Wild Collective, a unique women's health movement that fosters connection and health.  Yet another way that Lisa remains committed to her tribe is by co-hosting the Perimenopausal Mamas podcast, where listeners feel affirmed and engaged with her weekly episodes.

I am so excited for you to meet this incredible, intelligent and inspiring Doctor who will have you re-thinking what it means to truly receive personalized health care. 

Hey busy moms, are you telling yourself you don't have the time and energy for movement? Then you need to tune in to this episode. 

Meet Leslie Roberston, busy mom of 2 young boys, wife and small business owner of Prime Personal Fitness.

Leslie was raised in a very active family and played sports from a young age.  She earned a volleyball scholarship at the University of Southern Mississippi and loved the feeling of being part of a team.  She started her first career as an elementary school phys ed and science teacher but found it unfulfilling and not inline with her purpose.

During these years, Leslie felt lost and struggled with weight gain, yoyo dieting and depression.  It was her own path out of this struggle that put the spotlight on her next steps in life.  Through finding herself again through fitness, Leslie also found her calling and made the switch to personal training. She has never looked back.

Leslie considers herself a lifestyle coach and does not just help people get fit but also shows them how it's possible to feel good by prioritizing health and putting personal needs, wants and goals FIRST!

Since becoming a mom Leslie's mission has become even clearer as she helps busy moms go from overwhelmed, stressed and unhappy to looking and feeling empowered, in control, energized and confident.  

Andrea Robertson is pretty much a household name in the Ottawa community.  If you have yet to meet her you are going to understand very quickly why she is so well respected.

As an avid athlete herself, she has taken her deep understanding of the body, how it moves, how to stay in balance and incorporated it into her own style of yoga.  Each of her classes offers a beautiful experience of strength, mobility and power with softness and fluid motion in a creative flow.  Andrea's class are truly for everyone as she caters to students at all levels and experience.

In this episode, things get really juicy when Andrea provides clarity around the need for self-care.  She has a non-negotiable commitment to her own self-care needs and prides herself in knowing what she needs and giving herself permission to take it, even though not everyone will like it. 

Andrea shares why this is so important, how she maintains boundaries, how to navigate disappointing others and the incredible benefits that come from prioritizing self-care.

Are you in need of a little motivation today? Look no further.

Meet Scott, co-owner of Indian Creek Orchard Gardens, an organically managed micro-farm located just outside Ottawa, Ontario.  This incredible piece of land provides naturally grown artisanal fruit and vegetables available for purchase through share programs and local markets.  

Equally impressive to this garden is the team behind it.  Scott left a 35-year career in advertising and graphic design to fulfill his vision.  What started out as a dream to build an orchard quickly evolved to multiple gardens dispersed across their property and a demand for produce that has been difficult to keep up with.

Although not the initial intention, it is clear from this interview that Scott's biggest accomplishment is the community that has been built around and through Indian Creek.  

Take a listen now as Scott shares what life on the farm is like and how he turned a vision into a reality by staying open and true to his path. 

What does your gut say? 

These days everyone seems to be talking about how important it is to trust your intuition.  It's fantastic advice assuming we all have access to this inner knowing.  

Sheri studies Yoga in a lineage-based system that combines Tantra, Hatha and Ayurveda, is a Reiki Master and uses her intuitive gifts as a Tarot reader and in her coaching practice. 

During this interview, Sheri discusses her service to people’s journeys, the tools she provides, and how to connect to innate wisdom, natural rhythms, power and truth.  All of that plus and her incredible contagious laughter...

Tune in now!