I am super excited to announce that I am partnering with Avery Hall, Owner of MINDMOVES to create a mini series within the Random Wellness Podcast called OUT LOUD! The goal of this series is to bring different perspectives to issues, themes and topics as well as have real and unfiltered conversations.

Both Nicole and Avery bring different perspectives on health and wellness through their nutrition and fitness backgrounds but also through their different lived experiences.

During this first episode, learn more about how "Out Loud" was born, why Avery joined forces with Nicole and then Nicole and Avery ask each other rapid fire questions so you can learn more about the each of us!

Want to submit questions or themes for the podcast? Email [email protected] or send Avery a message through instagram @_mindmoves_ or Nicole through instagram at @simplynicnutrition

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Today I had the pleasure to speak to my friend Kathryn Ducey who is a coach and speaker. Kathryn helps individuals heal their trauma and enable people to tell the truth of who they really are.

During this episode, Kathryn opens up about her own personal traumas and the journey she has taken to where she is today. She gives an interesting insight into how trauma stems from childhood experiences and how some traumas that may not seem significant to someone, may, in fact, be impacting the way they live today.

Kathryn also opens up about the journey that lead her to become a coach and how her practice has changed greatly since the beginning.

She also shares her experience with working with coaches herself even today and how coaches themselves should also have coaches.

Be sure to check out Kathryn on instagram @kathrynducey for juicy thought provoking posts and inspiration!

If you have any tips or resources you want to share, want me to expand on certain points or have other questions not related to this topic you want answered on the podcast, then leave a comment below, email me [email protected] or send me a message via instagram @simplynicnutrition

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Nicole is excited yet nervous to share today's episode as this is something that is relatively new in her life! But regardless, since it has changed her life in a positive way, she wanted to share it with you all.

During this episode, she shares the emotional, the scary, the funny and everything in between about her first reiki experience as well as some of her following sessions!

As someone who was not spiritual or really knew what reiki was, Nicole shares her honest and real perspective of what happened during that session from both a physical and spiritual standpoint.

She also shares my experience with a psychic medium and how that also shaped her reiki experience and allowed her to connect with family that had passed on and messages they wanted to give herself and others.

If you have any tips or resources you want to share, want me to expand on certain points or have other questions not related to this topic you want answered on the podcast, then leave a comment below, email me [email protected] or send me a message via instagram @simplynicnutrition

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In this episode I chat with Emma Jack, physiotherapist, pilates instructor and owner of Press Play Physiotherapy and Pilates.

Emma shares her journey on how she became a physiotherapist, opening up her own practice and working for Team Canada. Emma also shares some simple tips on how to improve posture at your desk that don't cost any money.

In our conversation we also discuss how the importance of addressing mental health with both clients to ensure they receive support and get better but also as a health care practitioner. Emma believes that she would be doing a disservice to her clients if she didn't address the mental health piece.

Emma and I also touch on the importance and the struggles of finding time self-care as a small business owner and other challenges she faces as an entrepreneur.

Find Emma on instagram @pressplayphysio and visit her website: www.pressplayphysio.com

If you have any tips or resources you want to share, want me to expand on certain points or have other questions not related to this topic you want answered on the podcast, then leave a comment below, email me [email protected] or send me a message via instagram @simplynicnutrition

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We all tend to experience the energy dip at some point during the day which is natural but it becomes a problem when it starts to impact your productivity and ability to get through the day without drinking tons of coffee.

In this episode I breakdown some of my top tips to boost energy naturally. The best part, many of these things are things you can start incorporating TODAY and are cost effective.

No need for fancy gadgets or expensive superfoods. In this episode I talk about not only nutrition tips but also key lifestyle tips such as sleep, movement, and stress in terms of promoting energy throughout your day.

I would love to hear from you though! If you have any tips or resources you want to share, want me to expand on certain points or have other questions not related to this topic you want answered on the podcast, then leave a comment below, email me [email protected] or send me a message via instagram @simplynicnutrition

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In this episode I chatted with the amazing Avery Hall, Certified Personal Trainer, Dancer, owner of MINDMOVES and lover of coffee. We cover everything from nutrition and fitness to morning routines and manifestation.

Avery is truly a lovely soul and in this episode she opens up about her experience and challenges with body positivity and how she is now dedicated to creating a safe space in her gym and promoting body inclusivity.

We also chatted about the importance of mental health, therapy and the dangers of social media.

During this episode we also discussed the importance of creating balance and living a life without restrictions!

Be sure to check out Avery on instagram @_mindmoves_

If you have any tips or resources you want to share, want me to expand on certain points or have other questions not related to this topic you want answered on the podcast, then leave a comment below, email me [email protected] or send me a message via instagram @simplynicnutrition

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I love a good quick episode to share little nuggets of helpful information to help inspire you to live a more healthy, happy and balanced life.

During this episode I share some of my top tips for people who are busy but are still looking to eat well and feel great. Everyone is "busy" but that doesn't mean that there are simple things you can't do to live a healthier life.

Some of the top tips I expand on are investing in menu planning softwares, and grocery deliver or pickup services, simple meal prep, and scheduling in time for movement just like you would appointments and meetings.

I would love to hear from you though! If you have any tips or resources you want to share, want me to expand on certain points or have other questions not related to this topic you want answered on the podcast, then leave a comment below, email me [email protected] or send me a message via instagram @simplynicnutrition

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Today I am chatting with Martina Biljan, Meditation and Yoga Teacher and Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Martina shares her interesting journey on how she went from corporate to running her own successful health and wellness business. Martina also shares some simple practices to be more mindful in our everyday lives and how anyone can get into meditation. In our conversation we also discuss how the health and wellness industry can be overwhelming for people looking into starting a yoga or meditation practice and/or starting to eat healthy and how you don't need to have all the fancy tools in order to get started. Martina and I also touch on diet culture and the importance of balance when it comes to healthy eating in order to create a healthy relationship with food!

If you have any tips or resources you want to share, want me to expand on certain points or have other questions not related to this topic you want answered on the podcast, then leave a comment below, email me [email protected] or send me a message via instagram @simplynicnutrition

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Welcome to the first official Random Wellness Podcast with your host, Nicole VanQuaethem! Like is this really happening?!

In this episode I chat about my personal health journey and why I became a Holistic Nutritionist. I share my personal experience with digestive issues since I was a kid and the long journey I took to help resolve my digestive issues and how I am still dealing with gut health issues today.

I also share about my cancer diagnosis at the age of 25 and how it was not only challenging but how it also changed my outlook on the work that I now do today.

Related to both of these health journeys, I share about how they led to me becoming a Registered Holistic Nutritionist despite going to university for years prior in another field.

I hope you enjoy this VERY FIRST episode and learn a little bit more about me, the podcast and get excited about future episodes!

If you have any tips or resources you want to share, want me to expand on certain points or have other questions not related to this topic you want answered on the podcast, then leave a comment below, email me [email protected] or send me a message via instagram @simplynicnutrition

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