This week, Joy chats with Kristi Soomer, ​​the founder and CEO of Encircled, a Canadian-made line of versatile, sustainable clothing that helps women streamline their wardrobes. Encircled was born out of her love of travel and dislike of checking a bag–her first dress was created on the floor of her condo in 2012! Since then she has grown Encircled into a seven-figure business that was named a certified B-corp in 2018. She is committed to meeting high ethical standards in all aspects of her company, from using fabrics that honour the environment to providing good working environments and fair wages to all her employees.

In this episode Kristi discusses how she got into creating comfy, ethical clothing, her journey as an entrepreneur, and the differences between fast and slow fashion. She shares some of the most sustainable fabrics to look for when shopping and which ones should be avoided when possible. After listening to this episode you will feel ready to start asking questions about where your clothes come from so that you can make the healthiest possible choices.

If you've been looking to learn more about the fashion industry and its impact on your health and the health of the planet then you won't want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to be inspired to start building your sustainable wardrobe!

Episode Highlights:

• How Kristi was inspired to start her slow fashion brand by traveling 100 000km/year!
• Her transition from a career in consulting to running a slow fashion line, with no previous fashion experience!
• The importance of testing things, making mistakes, and learning as she went.
• How she faced her fear and quit her job to start her own business.
• Where she found the strength to face her doubts and keep going!
• The difference between slow fashion and fast fashion brands.
• What azo dyes are and why we should be concerned about them in fast fashion clothes.
• How to tell if your clothes contain these dyes by using Blue Sign or OEKO-Tex certifications.
• Why certain clothes are sprayed with chemicals prior to shipping overseas.
• How companies use many chemicals that aren't regulated and can be disruptive to hormonal health.
• The impact of these chemicals on hormonal health.
• How to look for ethically produced garments from around the world.
• The exploitation of women in the garment supply chain.
• How to shop ethically on a budget.
• The best way to sustainably shop for kid's clothing.
• Why perfect shouldn't be the goal and what you should aim for instead.
• Documentaries Kristi recommends to learn more about fast fashion & denim.
• The importance of learning more to make better choices for clothing.
• The most sustainable fabrics Kristi recommends looking for when shopping.
• Fabrics Kristi recommends avoiding if possible for the health of the planet.
• Why shopping ethically is a continuum.
• The best way to dispose of clothing you no longer wear.
• Kristi's can't live without clothing item from her Encircled line.
• Her customers' all-time favourite product!
• Why focusing on timeless pieces that don't go out of style is a sustainable way to shop.
• Kristi's opinion on big brands' "conscious" or "ethical" clothing lines.
• The connection between microplastics and recycled polyester clothing.
• Kristi's hopes for the future of the fashion industry.

Resources:

Encircled Website

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Kristi on Instagram

Encircled on Instagram

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Kristi on Twitter

Encircled on Twitter

Kristi on Facebook

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Brave and Boss Podcast

True Cost Documentary

River Blue Movie

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This week, Joy chats with Hannah Sunderani, ​​the creator of the popular blog Two Spoons. Since she was last on the podcast she's become a mum and authored The Two Spoons Cookbook: More Than 100 French-Inspired Vegan Recipes. She is an editor at the feedfeed, a contributor to Best of Vegan, and a recipe contributor to THRIVE and One Green Planet. Her recipes have also been featured in numerous magazines including Better Homes and Gardens, Simply Gluten-Free, VegNews, House & Home, and Hello! Fashion UK. To say she knows good food is the understatement of the year!

In this episode Hannah discusses her journey with infertility and what life is like with a ten month old as she runs her own business. She also dives deep into the creation process behind her new cookbook and shares her passion for simple, delicious food and sharing it with friends and family. After listening to this episode you will feel inspired to get in the kitchen to create meals the whole family will love.

If you've been looking for an honest representation of infertility, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and the pure joy of delicious food then you won't want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of iced tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to be inspired to take your plant-based cooking to new culinary heights!

Episode Highlights:

• Why she and her husband decided to move back to Canada to start their family.
• The mental health struggles that accompanied Hannah's fertility journey.
• The creative, healing process of writing her cookbook… and then finding out she was pregnant!
• The community connection that comes from sharing your truth.
• Her experience with IVF and how her husband supported her journey.
• Hannah's suggestions for supporting the body during fertility treatments.
• How trying so hard to get pregnant can be counterproductive.
• The importance of focusing on mental health so the health of the body can follow.
• Why she loves nature walks.
• How she juggles raising an infant while launching a cookbook.
• The importance of having a village to help raise your family.
• The importance of asking for help when you need it.
• Why new moms need time to themselves for their mental health.
• How Hannah researched her cookbook while living in France.
• Hannah's experience watching the vegan scene blow up in France during the 4 years she lived there.
• How her food memories inspired the recipes in the Two Spoons Cookbook.
• How she learned from her local vendors at farmer's markets to diversify her cooking.
• The weave of traditional and modern French cooking in the recipes Hannah created.
• Hannah's favourite recipes from her cookbook.
• Her 10-month old son, Oliver's, favourite recipes from her cookbook.
• Her experience with baby led weaning and why it wasn't the best method for her family.
• The importance of not placing expectations on what your baby's food journey looks like.
• Why you don't have to create separate meals for your baby.
• The power of having mealtime together as a family.
• The importance of setting a foundation and then allowing your children their own agency.

Resources:

Hannah on Instagram

Check out the Two Spoons Blog

Hannah on YouTube

Hannah on Facebook

Buy The Two Spoons Cookbook!

Try the Two Spoons App

Two Spoons Recipe Index

Hannah's First Joyous Health Podcast Episode

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This week, Joy and Walker chat with Stewart Brown, founder of the amazing, research-backed supplement company Genuine Health. He has been in the natural health and supplement industry since he was 16 years old and cannot imagine anything more important that he could have dedicated his life's work to. He knows his company has the opportunity to change people's lives every day, and he takes that responsibility very seriously. He is passionate about looking at the latest research in nutritional science to drive innovation in their products so that you can live a life of vibrancy and vitality!

In this episode Stewart discusses how he got started working in the natural health field and how that led him to open his own health food store in the mid 80s in the heart of the LGBT community in Toronto. Shortly after, the HIV crisis hit and his store, Supplements Plus, was in the heart of the epidemic. You'll learn how this experience eventually led to the creation of Genuine Health and his passion for educating people on the simple pillars of wellness that create a foundation for lasting health. After listening to this episode you will feel inspired to make small, lasting changes so you can live your healthiest and happiest life!

If you've been looking to kickstart your own healthy habits and incorporate more nutrient density into your diet, you won't want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of iced tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn how to thrive!

Episode Highlights:

• Stewart's introduction to natural health and how he got interested in this field as a teen.
• How the industry has evolved in the last 40 years.
• The issues he had navigating the traditional healthcare system as a teenager.
• How the world of natural health helped him discover the root cause of his health issues.
• The importance of treating the root cause of your issues and not the symptoms to achieve optimal health.
• Stewart's experience running a health food store in the LGBT community in the 80s during the midst of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
• How his store became a refuge for the community at this time.
• His experience working with the AIDS Committee of Toronto.
• The importance of being educated on the supplements and products you use to get the results you are looking for.
• What inspired him to create a line of products that make a difference in people's health.
• Stewart's absolute favourite part of the natural health industry.
• The interesting history and development of greens+
• How sugar can impact mood.
• Why we need to build a strong foundation of nutrition, movement, and love for health.
• The importance of simplifying, not complicating, our approach to health.
• How Stewart transitioned from health food store owner to developing and selling supplements.
• The research done at U of T behind why greens+ makes people feel so amazing.
• How the polyphenols in greens+ help with bone growth.
• The importance of eating the rainbow.
• Health hacks to help balance blood sugar.
• How exercise, yoga, and meditation help Stewart stay calm while running a highly successful company, Genuine Health.
• Why some doctors are starting to recommend nature therapy to their patients.
• How Genuine Health grew from 2 superpowered products to over 80!
• The power of polyphenols, long chain fatty acids, and probiotics for health and vitality.
• Why quality and human connection are the drivers of all Stewart's business decisions.
• How he creates products to fill gaps within the market.
• The way a nutrient rich diet + probiotics impact children's health and wellbeing.
• How soil microbes are great for human health.

Resources:

Stewart Brown on Instagram

Genuine Health on Instagram

Genuine Health on Facebook

Genuine Health Website–use code GHJoyous20 to save 20% sitewide!

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Becoming Sugar Free by Julie Daniluk

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This week, Joy chats with Abby Lai, who became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist after suffering from eczema that was so severe her doctors said it was the worst that they had ever seen. Since she discovered a holistic approach to health, she has become passionate about helping people overcome eczema, naturally. She is the host of The Eczema Podcast, which has helped eczema sufferers around the world with over 100,000 listens and 500,000 views on YouTube. She is also the founder of Conqueror Skincare, which is an all natural product line to help eczema and dry skin.

In this episode Abby discusses her experience with conventional eczema treatments and how she came to discover a more natural, whole body approach to overcoming her condition. She is a wealth of knowledge on all things eczema and shares how our environment, thoughts, diet, lifestyle, gut health, and digestion can all impact the health of our skin. After listening to her speak, you will be filled with hope for an eczema-free future!

If you've been struggling with dry, inflamed, or eczema-prone skin, you won't want to miss this episode! Abby shares tons of actionable tips on everything from food triggers to lifestyle shifts that you can start exploring today. So grab your favourite anti-inflammatory tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn to support your skin health from the inside out!

Episode Highlights:

• Abby's journey with eczema from infancy.
• The toll that being 90-95% covered in rashes took on her mental health and self-esteem.
• The frustration she felt by being told her skin would never heal.
• How the environment or emotions can impact your skin health.
• What inspired her to explore a more natural treatment program for her skin.
• The connection between eczema & mental health issues such as depression.
• What is topical steroid withdrawal?
• The connection between the microbiome, mental health, and skin health.
• How severe eczema can impact your social and personal life.
• Her experience with allopathic eczema and allergy treatments.
• Some of the side effects she still experiences from her steroid medications.
• The turning point that sent her down the path to a more holistic approach to eczema care.
• How she discovered the connection between diet and skin health.
• The triggering foods she eliminated to start seeing skin healing results.
• How she balanced her body to experience more food freedom, without causing an eczema flare.
• The power of healing the gut and balancing the microbiome to support skin health.
• The top food triggers people with eczema should avoid as they're healing.
• How poor fat digestion can cause skin flares.
• The importance of liver health when it comes to eczema healing.
• How getting to the root cause helps clients with multiple skin issues.
• Other less well-known triggers for eczema!
• The surprising link between dental infections and eczema.
• How antibiotics can impact skin health and what you can do to prevent side effects.
• How supporting the skin can improve other health issues as well.
• The skin has a circadian rhythm- what that means and how it impacts eczema symptoms.
• How to use lab and other tests to get to your unique root cause.
• Postpartum hormones and the connection between inflammatory skin conditions.
• Foods that are supportive and soothing to the skin and whole body.
• Lifestyle habits Abby recommends to support healthy skin.
• How to manage stress to prevent inflammation.
• The best skin soothing ingredients for eczema flare ups and reducing itchiness.
• How skin pH and eczema are connected and how to keep it balanced!

Resources:

Abby Lai on Instagram

Eczema Podcast on Instagram

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This week, Joy and Walker chat with Meghan Telpner, a Toronto-based author, speaker, nutritionist, and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She's written two bestselling books: UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health and The UnDiet Cookbook. Meghan's success in cultivating a global community of UnDiet enthusiasts and Culinary Nutrition Experts has garnered her a feature in Forbes, and ranked her as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada.

In this episode Meghan discusses the big changes she's recently made in her career and the new direction in which she's being called to serve. This exciting change includes sharing information on coherence practices, what they are, and how you can use them in your life to create more confidence, trust, and courage in making the best decisions for you and your family. After hearing Meghan speak you'll be ready to get still and reconnect with your truest sense of self.

If you're looking for actionable steps to help you find stillness, clear your mental clutter, and reconnect with your intuition, you won't want to miss a moment of this chat! Meghan clearly and simply explains exactly how to start your own coherence practice, today! So grab your favourite soothing tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to tap into your intuitive power!

Episode Highlights:

• Meghan's health journey and how it inspired her to learn about nutrition.
• Her journey learning how to cook- from canned pasta sauce to the creation of her own cooking school, the Academy of Culinary Nutrition!
• How she continues to teach at the edge of her knowledge in order to create the change she wants to see in the world.
• The importance of understanding that what we need today may not be what we need tomorrow and being open to growing and changing.
• The big changes Meghan is making to her career and how she came to those decisions.
• The role her intuition played in her decision making process.
• What intuition can look like for different people.
• The difference between expansive and contractive thoughts.
• Her advice for people struggling to find the courage to listen to their intuition.
• The importance of removing distraction to move towards wholeness.
• The connection between connecting with who you are at your core and the courage to follow your intuition.
• The power of finding stillness and quiet (and how to do it!) to connect with the truest version of yourself.
• What is the flow state and how it relates to your sense of self.
• How to clear the "clutter" in your life to find out who you really are.
• How to become a co-creator in the most magical life you can imagine.
• How to facilitate becoming more intuitive in as little as 5 minutes a day.
• Why finding the balance between pragmatism and intuition is key for finding harmony in your life.
• Her new programs that include movement and coherence practices, designed to help people activate their creative mind.
• How coherence practices can help create supportive communities.
• How healthy conflict can help you learn more about yourself and the world around you.
• The power of going through your day looking for magic and how it impacts your brain.
• Why food, exercise, and supplements are not the only pillars that we need for optimal health.
• The importance of social connection, love, gratitude, and appreciation for one another to build the world we want to live in.
• What does it mean to be a highly sensitive person and how does that connect with intuition?

Resources:

Meghan Telpner on Instagram

Meghan Telpner on Facebook

Free Coherence Session

Meghan Telpner's Website

Rise & Shine Intuition Masterclass

4-Week Wake Up

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This week, Joy chats with Meg De Jong, a holistic nutritionist whose areas of expertise include nutrition for anxiety and gut health. Her deepest desire is to support people in truly thriving in their bodies and minds. She teaches her clients to eat in a more self loving way that helps them feel grounded, calm, and nourished, while addressing underlying health imbalances that can worsen anxiety. Meg went through many of her own health challenges, which led to her work ensuring that fewer people are left confused and struggling like she once was.

In this episode she discusses factors that increase your risk of developing anxiety, how hormones impact mental health, and the foods and nutrients you can incorporate to support your body and mind. She highlights the importance of being gentle with yourself and pursuing a balanced approach to managing your anxiety that includes body-loving lifestyle tips. After hearing Meg speak you will be filled with hope and optimism for an anxiety-free future!

If you struggle with anxiety, you won't want to miss a moment of this chat. This episode is packed with gentle, but actionable tips that you can start incorporating straight away to nourish your body and feed your soul to support optimal mental health. Grab your favourite cup of nervous-system soothing tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn how to thrive!

Episode Highlights:

• Why learning nutritional tips to manage anxiety are more important than ever.
• Why it's important to approach managing anxiety in different ways.
• Meg's health journey, which included an eating disorder, OCD, and anxiety.
• Her experience with medication and the path she took to support her body.
• How Cognitive Behaviour Therapy played a crucial role in her healing journey.
• Why coffee can be a trigger for anxiety and why you shouldn't quit cold turkey.
• What factors can put you at an increased risk of developing anxiety.
• The connection between IBS and anxiety.
• How your hormones can contribute to anxiety.
• Why women are twice as likely to develop anxiety over men.
• The role of the gut/brain axis and why it matters.
• Foods that can make anxiety symptoms worse.
• What the Standard American Diet is and why it doesn't support mental health.
• How the microbiome can impact neurotransmitter production.
• The connection between gut inflammation and brain inflammation in mental health.
• The role of undiagnosed food allergies (such as gluten, dairy, etc.) in contributing to anxiety.
• How removing alcohol when you're struggling with acute anxiety can improve your mood and gut health.
• Why elimination diets are so helpful for determining food allergies.
• How she encourages her clients to mindfully pay attention to labels and food additives to discover links between food and mood.
• The power of intuition combined with working with a practitioner when figuring out triggers.
• How nutrition school helped her make peace with food and her body.
• How she balances food fear and education to empower her clients to make the best choices for themselves.
• The importance of finding the balance between soul nourishment and foods that make us feel good.
• Why you shouldn't get your health advice solely from instagram.
• Meg's 4 Pillars of how to Eat to Ease Anxiety.
• Foods and nutrients Meg recommends her clients take for anxiety.
• Why fermented foods should be a part of any anxiety-reducing diet.
• The importance of rebuilding our nutrient stores after stress to support brain health.
• The connection between vitamin D deficiency and anxiety.
• Meg's favourite herb to recommend for anxiety.
• Her favourite before bed tea (hint- our TLC Tea contains Meg's fave sleepy time herb!)
• Which lifestyle habits can contribute to anxiety.
• How getting into nature can calm the nervous system.
• The importance of community and connection when supporting mental health.
• Why you need to find the purpose that feeds your soul.
• How pesticides such as glyphosate can contribute to anxiety.
• The powerful benefits of growing your own herbs.

Resources:

Meg De Jong on Instagram

Meg De Jong on TikTok

Work with Meg De Jong

Eat to Ease Anxiety Online Program

FREE Eat to Ease Anxiety Guide

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This week, Joy and Walker chat with Bryce Wylde, one of Canada's leading alternative health experts, Bryce is a highly knowledgeable and respected natural healthcare practitioner whose specialty is homeopathy, clinical nutrition, supplementation, and botanical medicine and whose focus is rooted within functional medicine. He's been a guest expert on Cityline, The Marilyn Dennis Show, and Dr. Oz where he's shared his knowledge on genetics and immunity for optimal health.

In this episode Bryce discusses the importance of figuring out your unique genetic predispositions and supporting your optimal health with evidence-based supplements and lifestyle habits. He dives deep into the power we have to turn certain genes off or on in order to promote optimal health for a long lifespan. After listening to this episode you'll be empowered to take control of your health by balancing your immune function and lowering chronic inflammation through personalized health hacks.

If you're ready to nerd out on genetics, superfoods, powerful supplements, and other natural health hacks then you won't want to miss this episode. Grab your favourite cup of green tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn how to best support your personalized optimal health!

Episode Highlights:

• How Bryce got started in television and shared his natural health knowledge with the audience.
• The importance of theanine for brain health and function and what form is best.
• Why the form of ingredient in your supplement matters more than the brand name.
• Why drinking green tea alone may not be enough to get you to the clinical dose for theanine's therapeutic effects.
• How theanine counteracts the effects of caffeine to prevent the jitters.
• The new meditation device that can help safely stimulate alpha waves in minutes.
• Why we should be incorporating medicinal mushrooms into our diets.
• How your genes impact your metabolism of compounds like caffeine.
• Bryce's perspective on the pros and cons of genetic companies like 23 and Me.
• The difference between association and causation when it comes to how genes impact health.
• How different gene variations can impact the way they're expressed in your life.
• The importance of not considering genetic predisposition as the final say in whether you will or won't develop a certain disease or condition.
• The empowering knowledge that you can change the expression of your genes through diet and lifestyle habits.
• The impact of estrogen dominance and the simple lifestyle change that helps manage symptoms.
• The role of methylation in health and how you can support it with the right nutrients.
• The most common health concern he sees in his practice.
• How he uses herbs and nutraceuticals to support immune health in his clients.
• The importance of regulating, not just boosting, immune function.
• The role of inflammation in chronic health conditions.
• The difference between the innate and adaptive immune system.
• What defines a robust immune system.
• Some of the most exciting new products at the Expo West.
• The power of quercetin and what form to look for.
• Why personalized immune support can make a huge difference in health.
• The next hot superfood: graviola leaf!
• How the immune system develops throughout our lifetime.
• The link between a healthy immune function and inflammation.
• The power of the cruciferous vegetable family!
• The role of fibre in supporting gut and immune health.
• Why beets make a great pre-workout superfood.
• The top things Bryce recommends to support your immunity.

Resources:

Bryce Wylde on IG

Wylde on Health Website

Work With Bryce Wylde

Wylde on Health DNA Clinic

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This week, Joy and Walker chat with Rachel Molenda, a Mindset and Life Coach who specializes in supporting women in transforming the limiting beliefs that are keeping them stuck so they can step into the life they desire. She used this work to radically transform her own life and is passionate about supporting women on their growth journey. Her process can help shift beliefs around money, readiness, your body, and beyond so you can step into the juicy life you deserve. She is also the host of the award-winning Fill Your Cup Podcast where people can get advice on how to live their most authentic lives.

In this episode Rachel discusses the importance of uncovering and addressing our subconscious beliefs and rewriting the "script" playing in the background so that you can find what's holding you back from stepping into your dream life. She explains that we live 95% of our lives from our subconscious mind and through cultivating awareness and action, we can change the beliefs that guide our thoughts, feelings, and actions for the better.

If you feel stuck in your current situation and are looking for guidance on how to take the next scary step forward, you won't want to miss this episode. Grab your favourite cup of tea, settle in with your notebook, and prepare to be inspired!

Episode Highlights:

• Rachel's shift from an intuitive eating focus to supporting her clients through mindset coaching.
• How mindset work has influenced her own life.
• How she helps herself and others get over their own self-doubt.
• Why readiness is a lie and you should learn to work with the fear you feel.
• How to connect to your passion and let that drive your action.
• How trusting and surrendering to your intuition is an antidote to perfectionism.
• Why being an entrepreneur forces you to look at your "stuff" to move forward.
• How Rachel stepped into her bravery to create the life she was meant for.
• Tips to decipher between feelings and gut instincts to help you make decisions.
• Why connecting with your higher self can help you connect with your intuition
• Why many of the limiting beliefs you may have aren't universally true.
• The connection between childhood experiences and limiting beliefs as adults.
• The difference between little "t" trauma and big "T" Trauma.
• Why it's important to do the work and explore where your beliefs come from to move forward.
• How childhood experiences help form our subconscious mind.
• The importance of challenging the beliefs that come up in our minds to see if they're serving us or not.
• The tools Rachel uses to help her clients navigate those thoughts.
• Figuring out who you would be without certain thoughts driving your behaviour.
• How creating your environment can make it easier to consciously choose new thoughts.
• Why limiting beliefs don't always have to come from a negative experience.
• How we live most of our lives from our subconscious mind.
• How using our conscious mind 5% of the time connects us to our desires.
• How to rewrite the subconscious mind to achieve our goals.
• The interconnection between limiting beliefs, low self-esteem, and low confidence.
• How your thoughts and feelings can create results- positive or negative!
• What scriptwriting is and how it can change your self-perception and your life.
• The importance of being intentional about your thoughts and actions.
• How resistance can invite you to dig deeper into your feelings.
• Why stripping away our limiting beliefs brings our true self into the world.
• How to challenge anxious thoughts by asking: What else could be true right now?

Resources:

Rachel Molenda on IG

Self-Identity Script Writing Workshop

Rachel Molenda on Emotional Eating

Work With Rachel

Fill Your Cup Podcast on IG

Fill Your Cup Podcast

Intuitive Eating Podcast Episode Guide

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This week, Joy chats with Dr. Ellen Vora, a holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health by considering the whole person and addressing bodily imbalances at their root. Dr. Vora received a B.A. from Yale University, an M.D. from Columbia University, and is board-certified in psychiatry and integrative holistic medicine. She is the author of the new bestseller, The Anatomy of Anxiety and she's here to share her evidence-based approach to holistic mental health.

In this episode Dr. Vora discusses the root causes of anxiety and the variety of holistic tools she uses to support her patients. Her approach looks at the whole person and all the dietary and lifestyle tools they can use to not just alleviate symptoms, but truly heal on a deep level. She discusses the difference between "true" and "false" anxiety and the empowering knowledge that these "false" anxieties are relatively easy to correct based on her recommendations.

If you struggle with anxiety, you won't want to miss Dr. Vora's grounded and gentle approach to healing. This episode is packed with actionable steps you can start incorporating straight away to nourish your body and soothe your nervous system. So settle in with a pen and paper because you won't want to miss a single one of her powerful recommendations!

Episode Highlights:

• Dr. Vora's transition from strictly allopathic medicine to a more holistic approach.
• How her health journey led her down this path to integrative medicine.
• Dr. Vora'shealth struggles with low mood, anxiety, migraines, PCOS, rashes, and digestive issues.
• The importance of our environment on our health.
• Why mental health is never just the physical OR the psychologica, but bothl.
• How changing your physical inputs can impact your mental health.
• How Dr. Vora incorporates TCM, Ayurveda, acupuncture & yoga in her treatment of anxiety.
• The power of being heard by your practitioner on your healing journey.
• The role of intuition in Dr. Vora's practice and the journey she took to trust herself.
• Dr. Vora's top tip to help you tap into your intuition.
• The important difference between intuition, fear, and future-tripping.
• What Dr. Vora means when she describes "false" anxiety.
• How the stress response impacts the brain.
• The physical causes of false anxiety, including blood sugar imbalance.
• How to tell the difference between true and false anxiety.
• Why it's important to connect with, and act on, our true anxiety.
• How Dr. Vora differentiates between true and false anxiety in her practice.
• How dealing with false anxiety provides a grounded foundation to deal with true anxiety.
• The importance of a softer approach to nutrition and mental health.
• Actionable steps for dealing with false anxiety.
• The importance of sleep when starting your mental health healing journey.
• How to get a better night's sleep by supporting the circadian rhythm.
• What happens when we don't get a good night's sleep.
• What the glymph system does to support mental health.
• The important link between gut health and mental health.
• Why it's hard to be adequately nourished in the modern food landscape.
• Some foods that can exacerbate mental health like gluten, dairy, sugar, and vegetable oils.
• Why we need to maintain a sense of ease around food and nourishment.
• How chronic inflammation impacts the part of the brain that deals with threat detection.
• Why cultivating a supportive community is so important for mental health.
• How you can support your children's mental resilience as a parent.

Resources:

Ellen Vora, MD on Instagram

The Anatomy of Anxiety Book

Ellen Vora, MD's Website

Ellen Vora, MD on Facebook

Ellen Vora, MD on TikTok

Ellen Vora, MD on YouTube

How to Control Anxiety Online Program

Managing Depression Online Program

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This week, Joy chats with Sisley, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Acne Coach and Health & Wellness Blogger. She is based in Vancouver, Canada and takes advantage of all the city has to offer to support wellness. Sisley helps women clear their acne naturally through holistic nutrition, skincare, supplementation, lifestyle and mindset. She is the founder of the health and wellness blog, The Pure Life, and has organized and hosted workshops, retreats and group programs for women from around the world.

In this episode Sisley discusses the root cause of acne including the role of digestive health and environmental triggers and even healthy foods that can trigger a breakout! Joy and Sisley share so much wisdom about how to prevent breakouts, treat acute flare ups, and live a balanced life free of the food fear that so many people with acne experience.

If you've been struggling with breakouts or acne and are looking for clear, actionable steps you can take to support healthy skin, you won't want to miss this episode. Sisley's approach to nutrition and skin health is realistic and grounded in research and experience. So settle in with a glass of this gut-loving Golden Elixir and your pen and paper because you won't want to miss a single skin-loving tip!

Episode Highlights:

• The health journey that inspired her to become an acne-focused nutritionist.
• How she followed her intuition when all her test results came back inconclusive.
• How her life changed forever after going to nutrition school.
• The steps she took to heal her digestive issues.
• What androgen hormones are and how they can impact acne development.
• What role a healthy gut plays in the prevention of acne.
• Why most people struggle with gut health.
• The power of the microbiome in managing acne and mental health.
• The role of the microbiome in estrogen metabolism.
• The importance of hormonal detoxification after taking the birth control pill.
• Why having a BM 1-3 times a day is key to optimal health.
• What your breakout locations can tell you about your acne triggers.
• Her best tips to support digestive health.
• Why it's important to think about HOW we're eating, not just what we're eating.
• The changes you can make to your diet after you heal your gut.
• Why patience is important when healing your digestion.
• The different types of casein found in dairy and why that matters.
• Better alternatives to cow dairy if you have acne.
• The top 3 most common food triggers for acne
• How sugar impacts the gut microbiome and cravings.
• The connection between blood sugar balance and acne.
• Sisley's recommendations for banishing sugar cravings.
• Why a protein-rich breakfast is the key to blood sugar balance.
• What to look for in an acne-friendly protein powder.
• Why maca may not be the best superfood for acne-prone skin.
• What healthy foods can trigger acne breakouts.
• The psychological impact of acne.
• The #1 thing she suggests you start TODAY for healthy skin.
• What happens when you pick your skin.
• Sisley's recommendations for treating an acute breakout.
• The lifestyle factors that can impact gut and skin health.
• Why she's a fan of the 80/20 approach to food.
• The importance of whole foods in the diet.
• What foods and supplements are best for preventing acne.
• What 2 supplements to be careful with if you are prone to acne.
• Sisley's thoughts on the nutrient DIM.
• Her favourite hormone balancing supplement- EstroSmart.
• Why it's helpful to switch up your probiotics.

Resources:

The Pure Life Instagram

The Pure Like TikTok

Free Guide: 6 Steps to Clear Skin

The Pure Life Website

Sisley's Acne Protocol: The Complete Guide

1:1 Acne Coaching with Sisley

Clear Skin Recipes

Acne Tips on The Pure Life Blog

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