If you're not sleeping your mental health will suffer. This week on the podcast my friend and registered social worker Meghan Pistchik joins me to discuss how sleep impacts mental health. In this episode, we take a deep dive into: - how sleep directly impacts mental health - what causes insomnia - how to build a better bedtime routine  - how to optimize melatonin levels  - how alcohol affects sleep and mental health - the role of stress and sex hormones on sleep & mental health - dealing with partners that snore & sleep accessories - creating an optimal sleep environment 

About Meghan Pistchik: Meghan is a registered family and child social worker in Ottawa, ON who works with children to optimize their mental health and is the author of Attached Kids - a mental health blog.  

Follow Meghan @attachedkids 

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 #insomnia #sleep #mentalhealth #anxiety 

It's NOT all in your head - when it comes to whacky hormones & weight gain, burnout is to blame.

This week unpacking the science of burnout (aka adrenal fatigue) and why stress isn't "just stress" - it has real physical consequences on our physical and mental health.

This episode is for you if you've been to every doctor and specialist and no one seems to be able to help. 

I share my burnout story and how burnout ultimately landed me in the hospital, not to mention extremely messed up my hormones and mental health.

If you're struggling with weight gain, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, severe allergies, IBS or mental health issues it could be adrenal fatigue.

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This week we're here to inspire, support and lift you up!

We could all use some daily inspiration, motivation and joy - that's Christine's mission lately.

Go from surviving to thriving with advice from Christine Dainard, the owner and operator of Buzz Tour Company.

In this episode we discuss how to:

- stay positive and get perspective on our current situation

- pivot in your business to provide value

- how to stay sane by finding purpose and joy in every day.

Buzz Tour Company, a private wine & beer tour service that takes groups of 4-20 from the Waterloo Region to the emerging wine region of Norfolk County for food and drink experiences!  @buzztourco

Christine believes her purpose is to help others enjoy life’s moments and create opportunities for people to connect, unplug and unwind from the stresses of life today.

Need a laugh? Check out Christine's hilarious viral videos here.

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Movement really is medicine - tune in as Kim Holmes and I share our mental health journeys and how we used movement to optimize our mental wellness.

Kim Holmes is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who dabbles in a little bit of everything. She's a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Freelance Writer, Social Media Manager, Podcast Host and a boy Mom to name a few.

She loves nothing more than introverting with a book and a cup of coffee, is a sucker for ice cream of any kind, and has a passion for 80's and 90's pop culture.

You can follow along with Kim on Instagram @myfitcoachkim and on her website myfitcoach.ca

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#movementismedicine #holisticmentalhealth #mentalhealthjourney #womenshealth #postpartumdepression #exercise #mindfulness

Dionne Thomson is a life coach, Mom, artist and recovering people-pleasing perfectionist. Her mission is to help busy women end the battle with their inner critic, confidently make themselves a priority and find authentic happiness. Through her one on one group coaching, women's circles, workshops and events, she uses unique intuitive practices and data-driven strategies to help her clients awaken who they really are, embrace their inner woman on fire and ignite their awesomeness. Learn about Dionne's healing journey and what inspired her to become a life coach. She believes in the power of mindset - using the law of attraction to manifest your dream life. She helps you shift your perspective when you feel stuck - she doesn't tell you what to do - she draws it out of you because everything you need is inside you.

 If you're ready to step up and take ownership of your life and your dreams then tune in and find out how! Dionne hosts daily online gatherings - The Break Every Woman Deserves.  Join her for coffee, conversation and inspiration with a different special guest each day! 

I'll be joining Dionne for a chat on Monday March  https://dionnethomson.lpages.co/the-break-every-busy-woman-deserves/ 

Free webinar: Mental Health First Aid - finding joy in the chaos:  https://my.demio.com/ref/FFi38Z8eiPJx58rC/

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#womenshealth #entrepreneurlife #lifecoach #womenempoweringwomen #mindset #healingjourney #mentalhealth 

Today I'm joined by Natalie Kohlruss, chartered herbalist and owner of Huron Earth. Natalie is a chartered herbal and local herb grower with a property just outside the Waterloo region. She grows medicinal herbs along with her family, then uses them to create healing teas, tinctures oils and salves. 

She is an advocate for empowering yourself to confidently take charge of your own natural healing. Natalie also teaches gardening and green beauty workshops in and around the community. 

Find her over on Instagram @huron.earth or www.huronearth.com 

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#herbalism #naturalremedies #herbalremedies #supplements #skincare #herbalist #antiaging 

Can't figure out why your gut is a mess? Tune in to find out the top 3 underlying causes of gut issues: stress, medications and diet.

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#guthealth #gutbrainconnection #microbiome #nutrition #probiotics #dysbiosis #stress #digestivehealth #heartburn