The Good Mood Podcast

Dr. Ali Chappell is a Registered Dietitian with an MS and PhD in Nutrition and Reproductive Endocrinology.

After earning her doctorate, she completed a postdoctoral research fellowship funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance her work in nutrition, insulin resistance, and PCOS.

Her PhD doctorate examines the role of diet on reducing symptoms in PCOS, an insulin-resistant condition- the most common cause of infertility in women.

Our current medical paradigm is glucose-centric, but 90% of the population has insulin resistance, and most have normal glucose levels. Dr. Ali explains why we need to shift the focus from glucose to insulin and focus on a diet (or lifestyle rather) that lowers insulin, rather than just regulating blood glucose.

In 2021, Dr. Ali received a grant from the National Science Foundation to launch Lilli Health, which turned years of research into actionable solutions for patients. In this podcast, she discusses her research results and the science behind them.

Find Dr. Ali Chappell

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alichappell/

On her website: https://lillihealth.com/

In this episode of the Good Mood Podcast, I discuss the vital role of muscle health in metabolic function and overall well-being, especially in the context of rising metabolic disorders in North America.

I explore how hormonal changes post-menopause can exacerbate these issues and highlight creatine's benefits for both physical and cognitive performance, particularly for women in this demographic.

I also tackle societal pressures around body image, advocating for a focus on muscle preservation and metabolic health. The conversation includes practical tips for maintaining muscle through diet and exercise, fostering a community centred on health and informed choices.

Show notes 

Losing 1/3 lb per week to lose only fat, not muscle: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18347690/

Creatine and IQ for seniors: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1424972/full

Energy pamphlet https://d1fdloi71mui9q.cloudfront.net/iMxRx0kQoSbcMsYD9kEB_Energy-interview%20with%20Dr%20Paul%20Eck.pdf

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taliand.com

thrivecart.com/goodmood

In this episode of the Good Mood Podcast, Dr. Talia, ND, reflects on Sonnenberg's study showing how gut microbiota-targeted diets can influence human immune status.

The study involved two dietary intervention groups, high-fibre and high-fermented foods, with the latter showing decreased inflammatory cytokines.

The podcast stresses the importance of microbiota-accessible carbohydrates (MACs) found in fibres and fermented foods for gut health. It offers insights on probiotics, fermenting foods at home, and gut health testing methods. Encouraging the inclusion of fibres, antimicrobial herbs, and fermented foods in one's diet, Dr. Talia invites listeners to explore ways to enhance gut health and overall well-being through dietary choices.

Chapters0:01A New Beginning in Psychotherapy and Educational Projects2:08Exciting Future Plans for the Good Mood Project3:27The Impact of Diet on Gut Microbiota9:07Study Results: High Fiber vs. High Fermented Food Diets19:55Challenges of Adding Fiber to an Unhealthy Gut20:59Implications of the Sonnenberg Trial on Health21:39Reflections on Gut Health Research and Dietary Changes26:11Utilizing Fermented Foods and Probiotics for Gut Health

learn more at taliand.com

Good Mood Project: goodmood.thrivecart.com

Brandie is a recovering wellness nano-influencer working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist. Brandie used to be an obedient follower and team leader. Still, today, she’s writing a Substack and a memoir on the topic of cult awareness and her experience inside a commercial cult. Brandie speaks out about abuses of power and coercion perpetrated by MLM scams because she firmly believes that every mind deserves to be free.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandiehadfield/

Substack: https://brandiehadfield.substack.com/p/boss-babe-no-more?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, naturopathic doctor and registered psychotherapist (qualifying), talks about the importance of sleep and how to treat chronic insomnia with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, the gold standard for supporting insomnia and improving sleep.

Learn more:

taliand.com

Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, naturopathic doctor discusses neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, amino acids and their role in mental health.

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Insta: @drtaliand

This video is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. No 1:1 doctor-patient relationship is formed through this process, a proper intake and assessment has not been performed, and no advice-giving will be undertaken.

Please run any changes to your healthcare regime past your naturopathic doctor or functional medicine provider to ensure these principles are right for you.

Parasites are gross, and despite our desire to avoid them, they may be necessary to talk about. Dr. Michelle Pobega aka the "Poop and Parasite Princess" and I talk poop... and parasites. What they are, how they live, what they want with your life, health and well-being, how to uncover their slimy ways, and how to rid yourself of them.

This may be a disgusting episode, but it's our episode. And hopefully, it's also your episode. Dr. Michelle Pobega is a naturopathic doctor with over 12 years in private practice. She has a clinical focus on optimizing digestive health after she herself struggled for years with what is often termed “IBS.” She learned how to unpack and address the layers of imbalance behind her digestive symptoms, regained control and resiliency in her health, and is now focused on helping her patients do the same.

You will often find her discussing mind-body medicine, healthy poops, parasites and their effects on health, optimizing liver health and detoxification and supporting the gall bladder.

Find Dr. Michelle at

https://drmichellend.ca/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.michelle_nd/

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In 2021, I started hearing about a weight loss program patients were doing via Facebook. Patients are always telling me about weight loss programs. However, these patients were motivated, losing weight, regularly eating, enjoying protein for breakfast and hydrating. They were engaging in better self-care. They were also following our work together with more inspiration and motivation and noticed many healthy changes and better metabolic health. I hate treating weight loss, and I'm happy when patients find something I can't offer them: daily support, motivation, and a community. So, I joined the Livy Method myself to see what all the fuss was about.

Gina Livy is the founder and CEO of Weight Loss by Gina Inc. and the creator of the Livy Method. She started her process as a personal trainer, going through her own interesting weight loss journey (following the old calories in, calories out) model resulting in more weight gain. It wasn't until she started dating a chef and eating more that she saw her body composition shift. Inspired by this, Gina turned to the research and started implementing what she was learning with clients 1 to 1.

In December 2020, she took this method to a few hundred customers via Facebook, offering her program for free. Her program now has 28,000 members in this Spring/summer of 2023 (its 19th iteration), with 165,000 members in total, she has a bestselling book on Amazon, and her company grosses almost 8 figures in revenue. Researchers at the University of Ottawa are currently studying her work. In total, her program has resulted in over 250,000 pounds lost.

Weight loss can be a sensitive topic. We talk about the Healthy At Any Size and Body Positivity Movement with the conclusion that you can be healthy and love yourself at any size, and weight shouldn't factor into whether or not you are worthy or loveable. However, as my hero Carl Rogers says, “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”

Perhaps when we embrace the totality of ourselves as we are, weight, warts and all, we are inspired to care for ourselves in a new way, free of the hangups we have accumulated about our bodies, diet and food, and we're ready to feel more energy, experience less pain and learn how to rewrite the old narratives around nourishing ourselves.

Find Gina at:

https://www.ginalivy.com/

Buy her latest book: https://a.co/d/1FllRaO

I talk about neurodivergence in Canada and considerations for counselling and naturopathic medicine, including support for executive functioning skills, therapeutic relationship-building, and nutritional support.   

Learn more: taliand.com    learn.goodmoodproject.ca 

Dr. Martha Sharpe, ND is back on the Good Mood Podcast to talk about cancer survivorship, nourishing our bodies and supporting mental health, as well as the healing philosophy of naturopathic medicine, an additive approach to dietary and lifestyle changes and how to support your whole body after cancer.   Find Martha here:  https://marthasharpend.com/podcastpromo  Promo code: PODCAST100