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Today we are talking all things, adult acne with Dr. Jillian Cole! Dr. Jillian is a wealth of knowledge on gut health and getting to the root cause of your skin inflammation. Let’s get into it! Dr. Jillian Cole graduated from the Naturopathic College in Toronto in 2013 and has been practicing as a Naturopath since 2014. Her main focus is on helping women to clear their chronic adult acne and she now works solely online with clients all over the world.Some of the foundational steps you can take in your skin journey are:Making sure to chew your food fully and be relaxed around meals. Digestion begins in your mouth! Fibre intake: many people underestimate the power of fibre. To start, try adding in chia seeds and flax seeds, and eating your vegetables. Avoid consuming large amounts of omega-6 fatty acids, and instead, choose non-omega 6 items such as coconut oil or avocado oil. Omega-6's up-regulate inflammatory cascades in our body and as a result, you will see more acne. Upping omega-3's can also help to balance out an omega-6 abundance. Paleo-style eating, for example, is higher in omega-3 than omega-6. Use skincare recommended for sensitive skin instead of those recommended for acne-prone skin. Acne skincare tends to strip the oils from the skin which can cause too much disruption of the natural skin microbiome. Make sure you are exfoliating your skin properly; use acid based exfoliators as they are a lot more gentle for your skin.Note: Not everything that works for one person will work for another, so be mindful of this when implementing any of the above techniques!Hormones and acne: It is a common misconception that you need to target hormones to clear adult acne. Dr. Jillian shares that “Yes, hormones play a part in acne, but what's more important is that we pay attention to the root cause of why someone has acne.” She always goes back to the gut-brain-skin axis, “So when it comes to the hormone aspect (the brain), the relationship there is with the gut health and also includes your liver detoxification process; how healthy are these processes, and do you have a healthy colon?” Simple things tend to get overlooked but there is a holistic perspective that needs to be taken to ensure the underlying issues are taken care of first before the acne can clear. Emotional Stress and Acne: Chronic stress has been shown to decrease microbial diversity in the gut. So yes, stress is related to acne. There are more serotonin receptors in your gut than there are in your brain - which means there is a huge connection here which can be underestimated. A really big piece of this is how motivated you are to make the changes to improve your skin health. Mindset work is monumental to accompany this. Dr. Jillian practices mindset work everyday (her favourite resources are listed below) and feels that exploring your limiting beliefs and shifting these is key to your success in everything you do. How to get in touch with Jillian:Instagram: @iamjilliancoleThe Clear Skin Acne Workshop: https://acneworkshop.jilliancole.com/webinar-registration-1Book your Clear Skin Application call: https://www.jilliancole.com/applyWebsite: www.jilliancole.com Resources that Jillian recommends: Book: A Course in Miracles, Written by: Dr. Helen Schucman. Mindset work with Lacy Ann Phillips (on Instagram as @tobemagnetic)Spiritual Leader: Wayne Dyer, https://www.drwaynedyer.com

Today’s message is all about connection and turning to community. During difficult times, it is coming together in the best way we are able and supporting one another that will ultimately get us through. As such, I have decided to start a workout and mastermind gathering through a Zoom webinar each morning! This will be part work out (about 20-30 minutes) and end with a guided mastermind session for all who join in. This is going to be available to anyone who wants to be part of this positive space! It is a space solely for connection and positivity and love. If you are listening right now and are struggling or someone you love is struggling, be mindful of the ways that you can stay positive and continue to feel joy! Make sure you’re doing your daily mindful practices; write at least 5 things that you are grateful for and 10 things that your are dreaming. In addition to this find movement, eat whole, nutrient-dense food, drink lots of water, and be sure to take all of your vitamins! Recently, I have also been turning to faith when I feel the need to. Think about ways that you can include faith in your life right now. For anyone who needs a gentle reminder that there is someone - something bigger than us watching over right now, please read the following poem. Footprints Poem: One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him, and the other belonging to the Lord.When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it. “Lord, you said that once I decided to follow You, You’d walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why when I needed You most You would leave me. The Lord replied, “My son, My precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”If you’re listing to this and you need to chat, please reach out to me! Stay connected during this time with the ones you love most and know that we are all in this together. Everyone is hurting in some way and we all need extra love right now. Know that this will come to an end and lean on your supports as often as needed in the meantime. Get in touch with Michelle: Register for the MUVE At Home Fitness Program: https://www.muvelife.com/workoutsMUVE FORWARD Wellness Program: https://www.muvelife.com/the-muvementMUVE FORWARD Website: https://www.muvelife.comINSTAGRAM: @muvelife

On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lacey Johnson, an accomplished Magazine Journalist, Writer, and Editor. You can find her work in places such as Oprah Magazine, Pop Sugar, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and Women’s Day, to note a few. She creates universal content and seeks to spark something special in her readers to hopefully unlock something in them each time they read her work.Lacey’s Story:Grief and Lacey have been friends for her whole life. Growing up, she lived in a small town in Mississippi where her father owned a furniture and appliances store where most of her close and extended family also worked. On the same day that a six-year old Lacey faced the biggest tragedy her life to date has ever seen, her father was elected Mayor of their town. On that day, a gas pipe exploded in their family furniture and appliance buisness, and seven people tragically died; Laceys two aunts, her paternal grandmother, her own mother, and three other employees. In the aftermath of this horrific event, not a single person of influence in her life was not completely saturated in grief. She shares that, “All I knew was that my mother who buckled my shoes and made me breakfast every day, had gone to heaven. I had no idea what that meant. One day she was here and the next she was gone and it felt so cruel. I felt abandoned.”Learning how to deal with pain and heartaches:Lacey believes that we create circumstances for ourselves, but also believes that there are things that occur that maybe we didn’t directly attract. A profound quote from Lacey was this, “The event happens yes, but your response to it plus the event itself, that's what makes your life. You create your life by how you respond.” In every moment something horrific could happen around us, but the power is that you get to say, “ Okay who do I want to be in this situation?” Yes, you get to grieve and be sad, but you don’t stay there. There is always beauty through tragedy. Yes, I have no doubt that you have been through unbelievably painful things that others may never be able to fully understand, but the power is in the present moment and in you - and regardless of what you’ve been through, pose the question to life, “What is the beauty in this situation?” You will be amazed at the garden of beauty and joy that appears before you.Radical Authenticity:If you’re doing something that is currently keeping your light from shining; a habit, a relationship, a career - you must have radical authenticity about who you are and be honest with yourself about what you really want. So many of us grow up thinking that we have something to be ashamed of and as a result, we inherently do things we don’t mean to do. We become people pleasers and do anything we can to feel accepted. It is self-destructive to be unsupportive of yourself. Instead, choose to let go of things, people, etc., that are not serving you.Closing Words:You have to be willing to face your brokenness, be misunderstood, get rejected, and you have to be willing to be not liked by everyone. If someone doesn’t like you, know that that is their illusion which they have created of you that makes them uncomfortable. Do your best to not get entangled with that. We are all in charge of our own dreams, no one else’s. There are so many invitations for gifts and moments of beauty inside your pain so long as you are willing to listen to see them. More about Lacey Johnson:Instagram: @thelaceyjohnson Website: https://www.laceyjohnson.com Oprah Mag features: https://www.oprahmag.com/author/15509/lacey-johnson/ Founder of The Wonder Report - self-celebrating articles: https://thewonderreport.com

On today’s episode, I’m tackling a hot topic that is quite controversial amongst the population. If you’re living on planet Earth … I’m sure you’ve heard of the Coronavirus pandemic. There is so much negative PR about this virus and no one seems to be talking about what we can do to actively prevent ourselves from contracting the virus by keeping our immune systems strong! So today I’m sharing a few things you should consider implementing in your life to boost that immune system and keep the coronavirus out of your system! It’s important to first note that the coronavirus is a flu virus. The flu is a common virus that kills people every single day and the amount of people who are currently dying from the coronavirus is relative to the number of people dying from any other flu virus. Since coronavirus is a strain of the flu, we know medically that it's something your body can fight off - so long as you are nourishing your body properly and limiting any external immune-suppressing stressors. For example, anxiety or fear of any sort compromises how your immune system is able to function. So today, let’s talk about more positive things we can do to boost our immune systems to prevent us from getting sick - and if you do get sick, a boosted immune system will only help you fight off the sicknesses quicker.TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM:Be positive! We all know this is happening, we all hear it on the news and see it on social media everyday … so limit yourself from watching or reading negative stories!Surround yourself with positive people. People who are interested in talking about more positive things!Cut out sugarsTake a multivitaminGet enough sleepLots of water Release any fear and anxiety that you may have Eat your greensLong story short, the coronavirus is absolutely a pandemic and is tragically taking the lives of many. But please know that this flu is no different than any other flu we’ve seen! Any flu virus can be (and is) deadly. The idea of getting this virus is more harmful than the actual virus itself. Take a look at your general health before you freak out. If you are someone who takes care of your body and your mind, and you are mindful to always wash your hands, chances are you don't have to worry one bit about contracting this virus. If you're not currently giving your body the love it deserves, now is a really good time to start. Putting any type of stress on your body will make you more vulnerable to contracting any disease or virus - not just the coronavirus. So relax, nourish your body, rest lots, and wash your hands! Get in touch with Michelle: Register for the MUVE At Home Fitness Program: https://www.muvelife.com/workoutsMUVE FORWARD Wellness Program: https://www.muvelife.com/the-muvementMUVE FORWARD Website: https://www.muvelife.comINSTAGRAM: @muvelife

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Jenn Forgie - a professional actor and writer who supports women who are ready to reconnect with their truest, essential selves so that they can move toward living their best life with joy and ease. Jenn's story is unique and so powerful, enjoy!Jenn's story: In late 2012, Jenn’s 19-year relationship ended, and with that, her entire life changed as she knew it. She felt like she lost her role in life; her social structure, family, community, identity, and so many other things that come with spending most of your life with someone else. She goes on to share that most importantly, she had lost connection to herself and her passions. Once she was on her own, she started to realize that she had been pushing her own passions aside all of those years and was instead living a complicit life ultimately shaping her current self-worth. She realized pretty quickly that after all of those years, she was afraid of being big and instead stayed small - because she was comfortable.What's interesting about her story is that her life long relationship was not horrible. She had lived a really great life with her partner and in general, they were very happy - but as Jenn dove into working on her self-worth, she woke up one day and realized she wanted to become more connected to who she was. Jenn describes this as outgrowing the situation she was in, and the words just came out of her mouth one day that she was ready to move on.Thoughts on hard decisions and stepping into your truest self: Jenn lives by the mantra that "Everything is happening for me, not to me." This helps her to feel grounded and sit in the patience of not knowing - and to sit in the not knowing exactly, “how do I work this out.” She shares that if you sit humbly with this in full understanding that it will work itself out, the solution will come simultaneously as you figure out what you really want for yourself. “We’re always growing - and sometimes we get blocked on this journey, but have the trust in your higher faith and always continue to stay true to who you want to be. Find out what works for you in a way that's kind and gentle to your heart by getting quiet with yourself and peeling back the layers of your thoughts.”Is it possible to fully overcome fear? Jenn's motto is that you feel the fear and you do it anyway because you can never truly get rid of fear. Fear protects us from danger and keeps us safe. Part of understanding your own mind is understanding what your fear is of … what exactly are you afraid of? Because sometimes we are actually afraid of the opposite thing that we might first think. For example, when you really get quite - you might be afraid of succeeding ... not failure. It's not about getting rid of the fear, it's about looking at the fear and seeing what it's rooted in and then ask yourself what the fear is telling you about yourself … and then ask yourself if you want that story for yourself.Jenn's programs: Jenn has created a program where she helps women reconnect to themselves. She believes that no one is meant to go through anything alone; we are meant to belong and operate in community together. Jenn works one on one with her clients to help them expand and live in their own life once and for all. She will help you to find where your heart is truly at, what you really want - and what's in your way of getting there. The goal is to be infinity connected because the more you connect to your truest self, the better and better you will feel. Know that it's never too late to come back to and step into the fullness of who you are. Get in touch with Jenn:Instagram: @Jennforgie Website: Jennforgie.com

If you’re here right now, you’re probably ready for real change and to move forward from your past. Move past any struggles that have been holding you back - and move past any fears which have been stopping from evolving. If you’re ready to tune in and listen to the whispers that have been getting louder and louder and to bring those ideas to life, please keep reading. Today you’re going to learn how to stop playing small and choose YOU. First things first is to understand that when these ideas come to us, our mind immediately has us play safe. It does this by quieting the voices inside your head telling you what your next steps might be to reach that goal. This is your limiting belief patterns kicking in and you need to shift these habits so that they stop holding you back!So how do we act on these ideas when we make this next step instead of pushing them aside? How do we overcome the limiting beliefs our mind keeps telling us? Dream about every single aspect of your idea. Envision all of the small details about what you desire and don’t hold back! This allows the universe to know that you are ready for it and to create space for it. Acknowledge your desire and allow it to be real. If you can see it in your mind, you can hold it in your hands. Tell someone about it! Start talking about your idea with everyone you meet (within reason of course!) But - it’s true what they say that everyone you encounter has a purpose and you just never know who could help you take the next step to making your dreams come to life! Make sure you have a partner, friends or family, or a coach that you feel comfortable sharing every detail about your vision with - the more you talk about it, the more emotionally invested you will become and the more emotion you have embedded in your vision, the quicker it will come to life!Make a commitment to yourself that you will be consistent each and everyday with taking action steps towards making your vision come to life. Do something small or big to move toward your idea each and every day - this is how you know you’re ready. Make that effort for your dreams. Remember it is YOU that needs to make the changes and take the action to move forward. Be open to new things moving into your life and be ready to GO FOR IT when the opportunities start presenting themselves (because they will)! The Universe loves speed. So make a decision, and go get it. I believe you can do this, I am rooting for you - and if you need someone to help guide you on your way, please reach out to me, I’m always excited to help!Get in touch with Michelle: Register for the MUVE At Home Fitness Program: https://www.muvelife.com/workoutsMUVE FORWARD Wellness Program: https://www.muvelife.com/the-muvementMUVE FORWARD Website: https://www.muvelife.comINSTAGRAM: @muvelife

On today’s podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristina Bothmer; a trained Children’s Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor and a teacher to elementary students in grade 1/2. Kristina is extremely passionate about sharing her mind and mindfulness practices with her students. She uses these practices daily for her own mental health, and now she uses them for her littles as well. Perhaps this episode will inspire you to incorporate more mindfulness into your day-to-day and your little one’s day-to-day as well! Kristina does everything in her life with passion. Her love for bringing mindfulness into the classroom stemmed from her own college professor starting their classes this way. At the time, not many people bought into it - but Kristina said she saw the value immediately and put her passionate personality to work to bring this practice to life for her students. She believes she’s in her position as a teacher to inspire children every day and to help them reconnect to themselves. Kristina has created a space in her classroom where parents, other educators, and most importantly the children, feel loved and safe. She feels that (as teachers) “We have a responsibility to teach our kids.” - and for her, this means so much more than just teaching the curriculum. It’s teaching the curriculum, but going above and beyond that to ensure the children are getting the most out of their learning experience.Kristina always starts the school year off in September with teaching the children a lot about the brain and how it works, breathing and different breathing techniques, and mindfulness and what mindfulness means - because for many of the children, this is new material and a new concept for them. Throughout the school year, they practice various activities to help calm their brains and bodies. She uses the term “the wise owl” with the children to explain what the prefrontal cortex of our brain does for us; it helps us to make good choices and to help us through tough situations. She also uses the term “guard dog” to help explain the part of our brain called the amygdala which is the fight or flight part of our decision making process. They use these terms to learn the concept of the wise owl helping to calm their guard dog down when they are feeling emotionally overwhelmed.Closing words: “Be intentional as you can be about the choices that you make, and the people that you bring into your life. Know that you can keep going long after you feel that you can’t; we are a lot braver and stronger than we like to give ourselves credit for. Always be growing and always be grateful - and most importantly be okay with going at your own pace, I am.” - Kristina Bothmer Get in touch with KristinaInstagram: @livinglifeatmyownpaceNotes from this Episode:Muve Forward Episode # 72 with Anna and Lindy of Love Powered Co.: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/72-affirming-greatness-within-you-anna-lindy-from-love/id1448774437?i=1000451794734Get some organic tea with Cup of Te: https://cupofte.ca and use discount code: MUVE for 15% off.MUVE FORWARD Wellness Program: https://www.muvelife.com/the-muvement

Today I’m answering all of YOUR questions that you had for me! My current career path feels like a dream, and many people ask me how I got here - how I knew what I wanted to do etc., so I’m laying it all out on the line for you below! I love helping others to find their why - their purpose in life - and then implementing the steps they need to get there. Let’s dive in warrior! Question # 1: How does your coaching program work?The most important thing to note here is that my program is not designed to be a "one size fits all" type of program. Instead, it is specifically designed custom to each client based on their current needs and desires. In general, it is a 90-day program with three different stages. Within these 90 days, we have six one on one sessions talking together about the stage you’re currently in, what your specific needs are, and how to tackle that. We start by diving into what you're hoping to get out of the program in areas such as health and wellness, life goals, relationship goals, career goals, etc. The homework and tasks you are assigned in between our meetings is specifically created for you and your needs. The way that we get there is always different for every person and we work as a team to figure out what you need to move forward. Question # 2: How long is the program?The program is designed to be 90 days, but this can vary depending on the client and how much time they need. Some people like to follow up biweekly, others like weekly communication to accelerate their results, and some prefer to slow it down. It's all based on your own personal needs, where you’re at, and how much time you need to process the material. Question # 3: Who is the program for?The program is for males or females of all ages; people who are looking for - and are ready for - a change in their lives. Any type of change; relationship, career, health, monetary, shifting perspective, healing, etc. Question # 4: How many hours a week do I dedicate to this passion?It depends on what I'm up to each week. Sometimes one hour each day, sometimes more, sometimes less. You are going to get out of it what you put into it. Question # 5: What is your dream career?It's always sort of changed but event planner, or travel the world and write about it - seemed to always be on my list. But, I truly feel that what it is that I'm doing and creating right now, is my dream job. There are certainly new levels that I want to reach within what I'm creating, but in general, this is my dream career. I want to help others and be in the space of health and wellness. Question # 6: What's on your bucket list?I have always wanted to go on a trip to Disney, or to a resort, or rent a family beach house by the water and bring all of my family. I want to pay for us all to vacation together! I would also personally like to travel to New Zealand, go surfing, and I would love to have a MUVE clothing line. Question # 7: Do you treat yourself when you succeed at a financial goal?Yes! When I make a certain amount of money through my coaching clients, I want to treat my boyfriend and I to a spa day! I also love buying fitness clothes. When I make a certain amount of money or I make a goal and reach that within my own body or movements, I will treat myself to a new comfy athletic outfit! Question # 8: what’s my favourite thing about your current career path?My favourite thing is being able to make my own hours and go on a holiday whenever I want to. But mostly, having the chance to connect with and meet so many new, amazing people and help others grow! Get in touch with Michelle: Register for the MUVE At Home Fitness Program: https://www.muvelife.com/workoutsMUVE FORWARD Wellness Program: https://www.muvelife.com/the-muvementMUVE FORWARD Website: https://www.muvelife.comINSTAGRAM: @muvelife

Since starting on a journey to clean and organize all of my spaces, it has brought up many thought-provoking things for me to share here with you. The other day I found my old journals from when I was a little girl. As a young girl who was going through her Mother’s Cancer diagnosis and then through the pain of losing her to that same battle, you can only imagine some of the things I wrote on those pages. It is very evident in the writing of these memoirs that my mission to help others heal through their lifestyle choices stemmed from this time of my life. And this is why I continue to do what I do to this day. My why, my purpose - is embedded deep within me and because it was born out of such a loving place, it will continue to drive me for the rest of my life. Even though my purpose is so evident to me when I step back and think about my life as a whole, there are certainly times when my purpose doesn’t feel clear. In these times, it’s easy to get caught up in those thoughts and start questioning everything you're doing. The key here is to think about it, and then let it pass; don’t hold onto these questions. Being clear on your mission and purpose in life is step one in being able to pull yourself out of negative thought patterns. It is much easier to move forward from negative situations when you know your why, and if you’re not clear on your why, you can use a negative situation to figure it out. There is always a lesson through struggle. I challenge you to find your why. If it’s not coming to you, journal about the potential reasons your next struggle has come to you and trust that there is always a greater reason. Then take that why, and turn it into your passion and don’t stop at anything to make it happen. Write about, share it when it feels good, and then think about how you can help others as a result of living out your passion. Decide to live your life with purpose and live your best life possible. Get in touch with Michelle:Register for the MUVE At Home Fitness Program: https://www.muvelife.com/workoutsMUVE FORWARD Wellness Program: https://www.muvelife.com/the-muvementMUVE FORWARD Website: https://www.muvelife.comINSTAGRAM: @muvelife

Jeboah Miranda is a key-note speaker on mental toughness, and branding and digital marketing. She also has a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping women who have been affected by suicide, by providing them with scholarships and grants to get a university education. Jeboah has had an extremely heartbreaking road to get to where she is today. When she was 16, one of her brothers committed suicide, and just one year later, her second brother also committed suicide. She shares that she suffered in silence and felt very alone for a long time, but she has always had a strong desire to give back and persist through hard times. Jeboah put herself through university and always had a 5-year plan in place which she feels continues to give her hope for what's to come in the future. She won many scholarships while in university and this helped her to feel worthy through her struggle. When she was 22, she knew she wanted to open a nonprofit to help women get ahead and break through their glass ceiling. She believes that her purpose in life is to help people feel safe talking about their mental health struggles. Jeboah was born with a fighter personality and she loves proving people wrong. She shares that she has always strived for and thrived off of achievement. She chooses to get back up after being knocked down because she knows she was meant for more. A few ways that Jeboah is able to overcome hard times is through constantly reading positive affirmations aloud throughout the day and right before bed. She constantly stays in tune with how she is feeling and if she’s feeling negative, she will counteract that with something positive. She also believes in being very mindful and getting regular exercise and supplying your body with proper nutrition; because they all play into one another. She says, “There is no future - no career success … if you don’t care for your mind and your body.”It took her about five years to move through the pain of losing her two brothers but she is now in a place of celebration of their life and has pure love for them both. The Jeboah Miranda Foundation is how she continues to honour her brothers. She also shared that The Jeboah Miranda Foundation is hosting an event in April called, “DUR, What do you mean?” (DUR: Diverse, Inclusive, Real). The event focuses on diversity, inclusivity, female leadership, and mental health. The goal of this event to help build a safe community for everyone and to help women get to the top of the economic ladder. The entirety of ticket sale cost goes back into the Foundation which then funds the scholarships and grants for girls in first and second-year university.If someone you love is struggling: Sit with them in it, ask them how they feel and if they want to talk about it. Do not push them, and if they aren’t ready to talk about it, sit with them in silence. Many times when people are suffering, they don’t want to be alone, but they also don’t want to talk. Give them space to heal alone, but continue to show up for them. If you are someone who is suffering, be open to talking to friends and family because there is no shame. You need to feel in order to heal the pain. It’s not a weakness to show your vulnerability and it’s okay to not be okay all of the time. Two services that Jeboah recommends to people if they are struggling are The Distress Centre of Toronto to get help when you’re in distress, and camh is an excellent resource for getting more education about mental health. The phone numbers for both of these resources are linked below. "You can be sad, but also feel joy." - Jeboah Miranda Get in touch with Jeboah MirandaInstagram: @JeboahmirandaLinkedin: Jeboah MirandaWebsite: https://jeboahmiranda.caTo contact The Distress Centre of Toronto call: 408-HELP (4357) with 24/7/365 support.To contact camh call: 1-800-463-2338