Todays’ episode features Joy’s ‘absolutely magical conversation’ with Indigenous Healer and Mentor, Asha Frost. Asha is the Founder of Sacred Membership, a global online medicine circle community who has served thousands of people over the past two decades as a native healer and homeopath teacher and leader. In committing to a journey to reclaim and remember her roots and medicine teachings, Asha specializes in helping people heal when they experience illness, mental and emotional disorders, and ancestral disconnection.

 

Asha begins the conversation today by sharing information about herself, her work, the power of her drum ceremonies, and the importance of connecting with nature and Mother Earth. She shares her deeply personal story of her own healing journey, explores the ancestral intergenerational trauma that has impacted her and so many others, and describes the role that intuition plays in her work and all our lives. Asha then explains the essence of vulnerability, and the basis of significant decisions she has made in her life. She and Joy discuss Spirit Animal Medicine, as well as her perspective on our biggest act of self-care and the challenges faced by those whom she serves. Asha concludes by sharing what is coming up next for her, including the book she has just started to write. As you listen in today, you will undoubtedly experience the same magic that Joy felt when she first met Asha and was so very moved by her drum ceremony. Joy felt it in her heart that day that she needed to know this woman, and the same will be true for you.

 

Episode Highlights:

 

• Asha and her work
• Her drum ceremony
• Connecting with Mother Earth
• Asha’s healing journey
• Ancestral intergenerational trauma, how it is passed down, and its impact upon the health of those experiencing it
• How much intuition comes into play in Asha’s work and how we can tap into our own intuition
• The essence of vulnerability
• The basis for significant decisions Asha has made in her life
• Spirit Animal Medicine
• Our biggest act of self-care
• Asha’s perspective on the biggest challenges that the people she serves experience and her recommendations for their healing
• What Asha is up to these days

 

 Resources:

 

Asha’s homepage:   https://ashafrost.com/ 

 

Spirit Animal Medicine Quiz:   https://ashafrost.com/quiz/

 

 

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You are all in for a treat today as Two Spoons plant based food blogger Hannah Sunderani joins her on the podcast for a fun and fascinating conversation. Hannah’s recipes are truly ‘drool worthy’ without being overly complicated, and her vibrant energy is certain to bring a smile to anyone’s face. In addition to her blog, Hannah’s other achievements include, but are definitely not limited to, being an editor at ‘feedfeed’, a contributor to ‘Best of Vegan’, and having her recipes appear in ‘Thrive’, ‘Simply Gluten-free Magazine’, and ‘Well + Good’.

 

Today, she shares information with listeners about Two Spoons and how it all began, her move to France and the lessons she learned from it. She and Joy then go on to explore her experience with France’s food culture, the differences between Europe and North America, and how to eat seasonally in Canada. The joy of growing, cooking and being mindful with your food and Hannah’s health journey to her plant based diet are also discussed. The interview finishes with Hannah offering her perspective on full picture thinking, her ‘go to’ foods, and the excitement surrounding her upcoming book. Hannah’s approach to food is refreshing and inviting, and you will undoubtedly experience the same inspiration from her as Joy does when you listen in today.

 

Episode Highlights:

 

• Two Spoons and how it began
• Hannah’s move to France and the lessons she learned from it
• Her experience with France’s food culture
• The differences between Europe and North America
• Eating seasonally in Canada
• Joy and Hannah’s gardens
• Growing your own food
• Hannah’s mindfulness with food
• The impact of cooking your own food
• Hannah’s health journey to a plant based diet
• Full picture thinking
• Hannah’s ‘go to’ foods
• Her upcoming book

 

Resources:

 

Two Spoons homepage:   https://www.twospoons.ca/

 

Two Spoons Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/twospoons.ca/?hl=en

 

Two Spoons Pinterest:   https://www.pinterest.ca/twospoonsca/

 

 

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Walker and Joy welcome Allison Villa, an amazing relationship expert and registered Psychotherapist who specializes in keeping couples thriving throughout parenthood, to the podcast today. Allison teaches busy couples to live with intention and to use simple time-efficient strategies to connect with each other. She has a great deal of relationship information and advice to offer not just to listeners, but, as you will hear, to Joy and Walker as well.

 

In the discussion today, Allison identifies the prime importance of self-care, and explores the concepts of unlearning patterns, being cheerleaders in relationships, and implementing ‘daily love habits’. She also discusses the value of recognizing and vocalizing needs, the reality of ups and downs in relationships, introduces some of the programs which she has available to help couples keep their relationships ‘tuned up’, and reviews the role that self-change plays in them. Allison goes into great detail about what she terms the ‘Relationship Seasons’, describes her family’s move to Mexico, offers strategies for families to employ during the current pandemic, and finishes by offering some general advice for couples. As you will hear, Joy and Walker identify with so many aspects of the information and suggestions which Allison shares today, and you will undoubtedly do the same.

 

Episode Highlights:

 

• Taking care of yourself as an individual first and modeling that for your child
• Unlearning your own patterns
• Being each other’s biggest cheerleaders in all aspects of life
• Building ‘daily love habits’ into your everyday life
• Recognizing a need, vocalizing it, and having it heard and acted upon
• Dealing with the ups and downs of relationships
• Allison’s Couple’s Tune-Up and Couple’s Sandbox programs, and her Self-Care Tool Kit
• The effect of the sense of self-change in parenthood on relationships
• The Relationship Seasons
• Allison’s move to Mexico and how it built their resiliency muscles
• Strategies for families in dealing the pandemic
• Advocating for yourself
• One thing for couples to start and stop

 

Resources:

 

Allison’s homepage:   http://www.allisonvilla.com/

 

House and Hook homepage:   https://www.houseandhook.com/

 

Couple’s Sandbox:   https://www.houseandhook.com/couples-sandbox

 

Couple’s Tune-Up:   https://allisonvilla.zippycourses.com/course/couplestuneup/

 

Self-Care Tool Kit:   https://thoughtful-musician-8059.ck.page/59a389ff76

 

House and Hook Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/houseandhook/

 

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The man who single handedly got Joy hooked on meditation, Jeff Warren, joins her for a very special episode today. Jeff is a meditation instructor, journalist, and author with a dynamic and accessible teaching style whose mission in life is to empower people to take responsibility for their own mental health. He is honest, funny, and, above all, passionate about destigmatizing meditation with his much more relaxed approach, and his mediation instruction continues to be a blessing to Joy while journeying through the current pandemic.

In this episode, Jeff shares his background, how his interest in meditation began, and how he uses it to support his own mental health. He then presents the four medicines to be found within meditation, what helps him get into his flow, meditation’s role in creating space in your head and dealing with grief, and explores the neuroscience behind it. Jeff also reviews the changes that parenthood has made in his meditation, the shift that mediation has made with his bipolar disorder, and his unique collaboration with Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello. He and Joy also discuss some of the initiatives he offers, the best way to start meditating, and their favorite meditation guides. Fittingly, Jeff finishes the episode with a mini-meditation in which all are invited to participate. Jeff Warren is a remarkable man whom Joy credits with making a profoundly positive difference in her life – listen in today to find out how he can do the same for you.

 

Episode Highlights:

 

• Jeff’s background and how his interest in meditation began
• How he uses meditation for his own mental health
• The four medicines in meditation
• What helps Jeff get into his flow
• Meditation’s role in creating more space in your head and dealing with grief
• The neuroscience of meditation
• How parenthood has changed Jeff’s meditation
• The shift that meditation has made to Jeff’s bipolar disorder
• Jeff’s meditation with Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
• The Consciousness Explorers Club and its free Community Practice Activation Kit
• The best way for someone to start meditating
• Jeff and Joy’s favorite meditation guides
• A mini meditation with Jeff

 

Resources:

 

 Jeff’s homepage:   https://jeffwarren.org/

 

Jeff’s Projects and Collaborators:   https://jeffwarren.org/about/collaborators/

 

Jeff’s YouTube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/c/JeffWarrenMeditation/featured

 

Jeff’s meditation with Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzjzejl_Ndk

 

The Community Practice Activation Kit: 

http://cecmeditate.com/community-practice-activation-kit/

 

The Consciousness Explorers Club homepage:   http://cecmeditate.com/about/

 

Jeff’s books:   https://jeffwarren.org/books/

 

 

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Joy is extremely excited to welcome Dr. Lisa Weeks to the podcast today for an in-depth look at stress. Lisa is a practicing Naturopathic Doctor who has acted as a Consulting Medical Advisor to one of the largest North American distributors of natural health products where she educated and trained other practitioners. She is also the proud mother of a toddler, and currently co-hosts the ‘Perimenopausal Mamas’ podcast. Lisa works with people of all ages, from infants to seniors, and she strongly believes that lifestyle and dietary changes are the foundations to a successful treatment plan. Get out your pen and paper - you are going to want to take notes during this amazing episode.

 

Lisa starts off by explaining just what a Naturopathic Doctor is, and the road she took to becoming one. She then goes on to discuss the reasons that so many people are tired these days, and she describes the General Adaptation Syndrome, The Stress Bucket analogy, and the common symptoms one experiences as they are approaching the exhaustion phase. The importance of listening to your body, the impact of stress upon the immune system, perimenopause, and the effects of cortisol on other hormones are also discussed. Lisa finishes by offering her professional recommendations regarding nutrition, natural supplements and remedies, lifestyle, and setting boundaries. Dr. Lisa Weeks, as you will soon discover, is a brilliant woman who has so much to share with us all – take this opportunity today to soak in her truly remarkable wealth of knowledge, skill and advice.

 

Episode Highlights:

• What a Naturopathic Doctor is and Lisa’s journey to becoming one
• Why people are so tired these days
• General Adaptation Syndrome – 3 Stages of Stress
• The Stress Bucket
• Common symptoms of approaching the exhaustion phase
• Listening to your body
• How stress impacts the immune system
• The effect of cortisol on other hormones
• Perimenopause
• Lisa’s nutritional, natural remedy, and lifestyle recommendations
• Setting boundaries

 

Resources:

 

Lisa’s homepage:   https://www.drlisaweeks.com/

 

The ‘Perimenopausal’ Mamas Podcast:   https://perimenopausalmamas.com/

 

Lisa’s Social Media: 

https://www.facebook.com/DrLisaWeeksNaturopathicDoctor

 

https://www.instagram.com/drlisaweeksnd/

 

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Joy’s former teacher, Brett Hawes, joins her on today’s podcast to talk about autoimmune disease. Brett is a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Holistic Nutritionist who has been a member of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition faculty for 12 years, currently as a student clinic adviser. He runs an online clinic with a focus on complex and chronic digestive issues, hormone health, and autoimmune disease, and is the host of the highly rated ‘Holistic Health Masterclass’ podcast. Brett has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share, so get ready to take a lot of notes!

 

He begins by sharing his journey into holistic health, his perspective on why so many people experience chronic illness these days, and then defining just what autoimmune diseases are. After briefly addressing the dangers of ‘Roundup’, he identifies and explores the main areas of impact on the autoimmune system, including diet, stress, and environmental factors. He finishes by emphasizing the common occurrence of autoimmune, adrenal, and hormone issues in combination and recommending that all three areas be considered in tandem when addressing autoimmune health. Brett’s considerable passion and knowledge shine forth brilliantly here today as he shares valuable information and recommendations that will have a profound impact upon your health and upon your life.

 

Episode Highlights:

• Brett’s journey to holistic health
• Why there are so many people with chronic illness now
• Autoimmune diseases
• The dangers of Roundup
• The impact of diet, particularly gluten, sugar and dairy, on autoimmune systems
• Elimination diets
• Leaky gut and how it is diagnosed
• Stress and our autoimmune systems
• ‘The Perfect Storm’
• Managing stress
• The benefits of meditation
• The importance of the proper type and level of exercising
• Brett’s perspective on intermittent fasting
• Environmental factors affecting autoimmune systems
• The importance of examining autoimmune, adrenal, and hormone issues as a ‘unified entity’

 

Resources:

 

Brett’s homepage:   https://www.holistic-health-masterclass.com/

 

Brett’s ‘Unraveling the Mysteries of Glyphosate’ podcast:  

https://www.holistic-health-masterclass.com/podcast/hhm-seneff-glyphosate/

 

 

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Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.

 

Anna Lozano & Lindy Sood, the power duo behind the Loved Powered Family, are Joy’s special guests today. Anna and Lindy are friends, soul sisters, and mom entrepreneurs on a mission to spread love and teach mindfulness through the POWER of I AM - without the woo. They are also the creators of Love Powered affirmation cards, one of which Vienna selects each day for Joy and her family to read and talk about – they are great conversation starters.

Anna and Lindy begin by sharing their experiences with, and lessons learned from, the pandemic, and also how they started Love Powered Co. They then go on to describe affirmations, how they work, which ones are their favorites, and their connection to mindfulness. The discussion continues by exploring how exactly they created these affirmations and how they benefit children, the vast amount of feedback that Anna and Lindy receive, as well as their other daily rituals. As you listen to today’s special episode, you will be struck with not only how much Love Powered Co has impacted Joy and her family, but also how it could create positive change for yourself and future generations.

Episode Highlights:

• How Anna and Lindy are managing through the pandemic
• What is the universe trying to tell us through the pandemic
• How Anna and Lindy started Love Powered Co.
• Affirmations and how they work
• Anna and Lindy’s favorite affirmations
• The connection between mindfulness and affirmations
• How mantras and affirmations can benefit children
• The feedback that Anna and Lindy receive
• The other daily rituals in which they engage
• When does life start to change us?
• How they created their affirmations

 

Resources:

 

Love Powered Co. homepage:   www.lovepoweredco.com

 

Love Powered Littles: 

https://www.lovepoweredco.ca/products/love-powered-box

 

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/toys/love-powered-littles-i-am/9781775101604-item.html

 

Love Powered Co. Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/lovepoweredco/

 

 

More about Joyous Health 

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• Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
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• Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program 
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In this episode, entrepreneurs Joy and Walker share ten lessons we’ve learned over the ten years (and counting!) of running Joyous Health, a healthy lifestyle brand of cookbooks, natural and organic body care and hair care products. 

Episode Highlights:

• Start before you're ready not when the time is perfect. Focus on progress not perfection. Stop delaying, start making progress!
• Build value and trust before building sales.
• Create opportunities even when it's uncomfortable because opportunity is just on the other side of your comfort zone. 
• Be proactive, not reactive.
• Say no before you say yes. 
• All that glitters is not gold. 
• Stay hungry. 
• Embrace the middle. 
• Balance what? It's all about self-care.
• You can do it. Resourcefulness is a life skill. 
• Invest in your business. 

Resources

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You are all in for a treat today as our good friend, Stuart Knight, joins us for the best conversation you’re ever going to hear. Stuart is an award winning entrepreneur, a critically acclaimed author of two books, an expert panelist on numerous television shows, and the host of a hit radio show. He also has a sought after podcast and has over twelve thousand people from around the world tuning in each week to watch his thought provoking videos online. He is a disrupter, thought leader and maverick, who has inspired over one million people reach greater success, find deeper joy and to ultimately boycott what they thought.

 

In this episode, Stuart describes his journey to becoming a professional speaker, and how he came to focus on the area of communication. He also explores the role that skills and connection play in conversations, explains the notion of being a ‘conductor of conversations, and emphasizes the value of learning about other people. Stuart then shares the components and skills involved in better, more powerful conversations, the crucial role that good listening plays, and the types of questions that elicit responses which help generate strong connections. Effective communication skills are critical in life, and, as you will discover today, Stuart is as passionate as he is gifted in helping people to acquire and improve them, changing their lives in the process.

 

Episode Highlights:

 

• Stuart’s journey to becoming a professional speaker
• How he came to focus his work on the area of communication
• Skill and connection in conversations
• Becoming the ‘conductor of conversations’
• The value of learning about others
• The 5 components to a powerful conversation
• The 4 components to having better conversations
• Good listening and its role in good conversations
• ‘Feeling’ questions and ‘why’ questions
• Moments when you just don’t feel like having a conversation

 

Resources:

 

Stuart’s homepage:   https://www.stuartknight.com/

 

Stuart’s Social Media:   https://www.instagram.com/stuartsknight/

 

  https://www.facebook.com/KnightStuart/

 

  https://twitter.com/Stuart_Knight

 

More about Joyous Health 

• Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health 
• Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
• Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
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• Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program 

Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.

And we’re back! After a bit of a longer break between seasons – with Vienna home from school during the pandemic – we are eager to jump into yet another amazing season packed with inspiring individuals ready to share their wisdom and enthusiasm with all of us - and we couldn’t ask for a better guest to start this new season. Julie Daniluk is not only our very good friend, but she is also a nutritionist, a best selling author, a TV personality who hosts her own show ‘Healthy Gourmet’, and has also appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show, and The Marilyn Dennis Show where she is the resident nutrition expert. Julie joins us today for a highly enlightening discussion about inflammation, and you will quickly discover, as you listen along, that she possesses a vast amount of knowledge and passion around this topic, which is precisely why we affectionately refer to her as ‘The Anti-Inflammatory Queen’.

 

We dive right in with Julie explaining just what inflammation is, how it is caused, and the difference between acute and chronic inflammation. She then shares a great deal of information and advice regarding anti-inflammatory nutrition, its impact upon our bodies and our lives, as well as the dangers of donuts, sugar and flour. She also explores the ways that lifestyle and nature itself can affect inflammation. You will be astounded by the sheer amount of understanding and insight which Julie possesses in this field, you will be surprised by the revelations she has to offer, and you will finally learn what would result ‘if guacamole made love to a latte’. We are definitely back, and Julie certainly makes the start to this new season one to remember.

 

Episode Highlights:

 

• What is inflammation?
• The 4 ‘I’s’ of inflammation
• Acute and chronic inflammation
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition and the impact it has
• Some surprising potential benefits of coffee
• The importance of hypervariety
• Donuts, sugar and flour and their impact upon our bodies and lives
• Lifestyle habits that affect inflammation
• The power of nature

 

Resources:

Julie’s homepage:  https://www.juliedaniluk.com/

Julie’s Anti-inflammatory guide:  https://www.juliedaniluk.com/mthfoodpyramid

Julie’s playlist: https://www.youtube.com/user/jdaniluk/playlists?app=desktop

More about Joyous Health 

• Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health 
• Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
• Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
• Find Joyous Health on Facebook
• Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program 
• Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.