I am delighted to have Magdalena Wszelaki in this episode; she is a women’s hormone expert, the best selling author of a fantastic book: Cooking for Hormone Balance, and she curates some brilliant videos on her website Hormone Balance.com. 

 In this thoughtful episode, we talk about her own journey with her health, coming from years of suffering from severe estrogen dominance and hashimoto's thyroiditis. Magdalena shares her knowledge and experience for you to begin to understand more about your own body’s signs and symptoms, learn how to choose your food, supplements, hygiene and cleaning products to support the main body functions directly related to your hormone balance.

Here are the main themes we addressed in this amazing episode:

• ● Magdalena talks about being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s.
• ● Traumatic events trigger disease manifestation.
• ● Timeline therapy to find the root causes.
• ● How you can lower the inflammation in your body.
• ● Elimination diet is a great starting point.
• ● The spiritual and emotional connection.
• ● What is Estrogen Dominance?
• ● Manifestations of Estrogen Dominance.
• ● Bisphenols are highly toxic and are everywhere.
• ● Learning how to live cleanly.
• ● Helping your two internal systems responsible for metabolizing estrogen: digestion and liver.
• ● Bitters promote healthy liver function and help regulate bowel movements.
• ● Genetic predisposition.
• ● New program: The Estrogen Reset.
• I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did and that it helped you realize that by understanding your body, you can feel really good, no matter your genetic predisposition. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
• You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting jennpike.com/episode39.
• Learn more about Magdalena Wszelaki: 
• Magdalena Wszelaki is a published author with Harper Collin (Cooking for Hormone Balance), a Certified Holistic Health Coach accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She received her education from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She is currently training with the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism to become a Clinical Herbalist. Before getting into the health arena, she had a long, fast-paced career as a strategic planner for the advertising powerhouse called WPP in both Asia and the US, working on Fortune 100 brands. Magdalena is also a regular Vipassana (insightful) meditation practitioner and a Level II Reiki healer (a form of energy healing).
• Visit Magdalena Wszelaki ́s website
• Cooking for Balance 
• Hormones Balance on Facebook
• Online working with Jenn:
• To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
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• Learn more about our amazing sponsors 
• I have a great recommendation for you to start building foundational health for your children’s little bodies Genuine Health in partnership with Joyous Health offer an Organic Fermented Gut Superfood for children to help your children build their healthy gut flora (which is where their immune system truly lives), and  combined  with the Advanced Health Probiotic for Children they’ll boost your child’s nutritional intake and improve their overall health. Order any product at Genuine Health, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.
• Hormone imbalances are deeply addressed during this episode and Saint Francis Herb Farm  has the right product: Femance Vitex Combo, which is perfect to alleviate some of the symptoms that are associated with menopause, perimenopause, premenstrual symptoms, pain related to menstrual cycles, nervous tension and even muscle and joint pain. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, order through Pure Feast and enter the code SAINTFRANCIS10 to save 10% off all of your orders and get them shipped directly to your home. 
• Learn more about Jenn’s work:
• Jenn Pike
• Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike
• The Hormone Project 
• The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!
• http://www.jennpike.com/
• Simplicity TV on Youtube
• Quotes: 
• “Your hormones are the last thing that fails.”
• “Within 3 to 6 months from a traumatic event a lot of diseases manifest.”
• “An elimination diet is a great starting point to reduce inflammation.”
• “If supplementation and diet are not working for you, look deeper into the spiritual and emotional connection.”
• “The more variety of gut bacteria you have, the less predisposition you have to develop estrogen problems.”
• “Incorporate bitter foods to help your liver produce bile.”
• “The liver loves bitters.”
• “Bitters promote healthy liver function and help regulate bowel movements.”
• “If you understand your body, you can really feel good, no matter your genetic predisposition.”
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• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

Sheela Zelmer is a physiotherapist who specializes in pelvic floor therapy and rehabilitation, and also happens to be my personal physiotherapist. In this episode we talk deeply about what exactly pelvic floor health is, how, why and when is the right time to visit a pelvic floor physiotherapist and what is involved during an assessment.

These are the main topics we address in this thoughtful conversation:

• ● What is Pelvic floor physiotherapy?
• ● The pelvic area in relationship with the rest of your body.
• ● Mental and emotional connection to the pelvic floor health.
• ● Your whole core is connected to your pelvic floor.
• ● Signs that tell you you may need a pelvic floor physiotherapist.
• ● How does a pelvic floor assessment got?
• ● What are Kegel exercises and who needs to practice them? 
• ● What can be done to get your pelvic floor stronger or to soften it if it is rigid?
• ● Devices you can use to test pelvic muscle contractions.
• ● How often you should do pelvic floor exercises?
• ● Finding a good physiotherapist specialized in pelvic floor.
• ● Every woman should have an assessment of their pelvic floor.
• My goal for today’s episode is that your curiosity was piqued enough to get you to pay attention, and to become more aware of the sensations and feelings of your body, as well as providing the tools and information to take charge of your own health. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
• You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting jennpike.com/episode38.
• Learn more about Sheela Zelmer: 
• Sheela graduated from the Physical Therapy program at the University of Toronto in 1995 and has spent over 20 years working with her clients to improve their pain, become more active and increase their quality of life. Her career has taken her from the beautiful Maritimes, to Ottawa, and now, the Greater Toronto Area.
• Sheela has a special interest in Pelvic Health, and has furthered her education with international conferences and courses in incontinence, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, paediatrics, oncology, pre/post natal care, as well as gastrointestinal and bowel dysfunction.
• Sheela is an assistant instructor and teaching assistant with Pelvic Health Solutions, educating health professionals about pelvic health conditions as they foster wellness with their clients.
• Sheela Zelmer on Instagram
• Sheela Zelmer on Facebook
• Email Sheela at [email protected] 
• Pelvic Floor Solutions
• Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
• Online working with Jenn:
• To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
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• Learn more about our amazing sponsors 
• Today I want to share the benefits of using Castor Oil, which has been used medicinally for thousands of years. The uses are mainly external and absorbed through the skin and the scalp helping with circulation, pain, constipation, menstrual cramps and breast tenderness among other amazing benefits.
• Organic Castor oil does wonders for your skin! I use Organic Castor Oil from Saint Francis Herb Farm because they only use organic and the highest quality possible.
• Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products and get 10% off by ordering through Pure Feast and entering the code SAINTFRANCIS10.
• Another product I want to share with you is a hydrating energy hack from Genuine Health: add greens to your water everyday! Genuine Health offers a variety of greens but today I want to recommend the Fermented Organic Gut Superfood because it is made from 22 fully fermented plant based superfoods and prebiotics. Nourish your gut flora and recharge your energy!
• Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases. 
• Learn more about Jenn’s work:
• Jenn Pike
• Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike
• The Hormone Project 
• The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!
• http://www.jennpike.com/
• Simplicity TV on Youtube
• Quotes: 
• “Your whole core is connected to your pelvic floor.”
• “People are more than just a symptom.”
• “60% of women doing Kegel exercises are not doing them correctly.”
• “Kegel exercises are not for everyone.”
• “Women should be the drivers of their health.”
• “Having an assessment of your pelvic floor is eye opening even if you don’t have any issues.”
• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

First of all, I encourage you to check the episode titled Cycle and Fertility Masterclass. Today, I am sharing another masterclass which is the Perimenopause-Menopause Project. The reason I decided to share this information with you is that in the last few years of my practice, I was faced with the reality that most women know very little about their bodies. The problems arising during perimenopause and menopause usually show up and catch us unaware, since we were never truly taught what is actually going on in our cycling years, leading us to burn out after not treating or listening to our bodies properly.

I am sharing all my knowledge and experience so we can start to put some context around the emotions that you are feeling, this is not just in your head, this is a physical, physiological, biological and chemistry response happening in your body, and it is showing up in how you feel, look, move, sleep and be in your life.

Here are the main topics of this amazing masterclass:

• ● Perimenopause, Menopause and Postmenopausal stages.
• ● Do not become attached to certain ages.
• ● Your epigenetics will determine the age span for different stages.
• ● Hormone fluctuation when transitioning to Menopause.
• ● Perimenopause and menopause is puberty in reverse
• ● Perimenopause isn’t just a physical event!
• ● Three types of Perimenopause: artificial, premature and natural.
• ● The gradual process of Perimenopause.
• ● Bioidentical hormones.
• ● What you eat feeds your cells.
• ● Changes in Perimenopausal years.
• ● Typical symptoms of Perimenopause.
• ● Symptoms of estrogen decline.
• ● Importance to check your gut.
• ● Menopause does not create health problems, our lifestyle does.
• ● Choosing your food wisely to help your hormone functions.
• ● Movement and exercising during Perimenopause.
• ● Focus on the food that will support your bone health.
• ● The right supplementation is not the same for everyone.
• ● What to do with carbohydrates.
• ● Taking care of the vaginal microbiome.
• ● Support your liver.
• ● Look at your lifestyle as a whole.
• Hoping this masterclass helps you to know more about what goes on in your body through the stages of Perimenopause and Menopause, as well as assisting you in building more resources to take better care of your health as a whole. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
• You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or by visiting jennpike.com/episode37.
• Online working with Jenn:
• To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors 
• These are two products that I always use with women coming in my practice who are transitioning into Perimenopause and Menopause.
• The first is Advanced Gut Health Probiotics women’s UTI by Genuine Health. It is formulated with 15 different strains and is a really balanced formula to help to promote women’s gut, vaginal, immune, skin health and helps to accelerate healing from urinary tract infections as well as preventing them.
• Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE, and save 10% off all of your purchases.
• The second product that I want you to try is the Vitex Combo by Saint Francis Herb Farm. It offers proven to relief for a lot of the symptoms associated with Menopause, PMS and menstrual and joint pain. The Vitex Combo is meant to bring equilibrium into your body, to assist you in the passage through this challenging phase of life. The Vitex Combo is a safe, naturopathic alternative to hormone replacement therapy. You can order this product through Pure Feast and by entering the code SAINTFRANCIS10 you can save 10%. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products.
• Learn more about Jenn’s work:
• Jenn Pike
• Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike
• The Hormone Project 
• The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!
• http://www.jennpike.com/
• Simplicity TV on Youtube
• Quotes: 
• “Where there is an intention, there is energy.”
• “Perimenopause and Menopause is puberty in reverse.”
• “The adrenals become the secondary ovaries during Perimenopause, helping to produce some of the hormones that your body still requires.” 
• “Our society is overfed but starving.”
• “The quality of everything in your body comes from your cells.”
• “During Menopause, unfinished business from the past come back for resolution.”
• “Menopause does not create health problems, they are about the lifestyle we are living.”
• “We have a microbiome in our guts, in our skin and in our vaginal areas, and they require different types of balance.”
• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

Since this will be our 10th round of The Hormone Project (starting June 17th) my team and I decided we needed to release an epic education series to say THANK YOU to all of the women who have applied and come through this course. This is part two of our series, and it’s all about cycle syncing and fertility awareness. 

During this session I dive into what is actually happening when we are getting our menstrual cycle, why this is the fifth vital sign of our bodies, what we need to be paying attention to and I break down the four different phases of our cycles and talk about this in relationship to the ways we are going to feel and move and our overall health and wellness. 

This episode is a little longer than usual, but it will be releasing as part of a series, complete with a digital worksheet and a video recording (stay tuned for its release in June!!) 

These are the main topics I’m addressing in this amazing masterclass:

• ● Menstrual cycle as the fifth vital sign.
• ● The lack of time in doctor’s appointment to truly listen to what is going on in your body.
• ● Putting your health before anything else.
• ● The pill is meant to be used as a contraceptive.
• ● Physical consequences from taking birth control pills.
• ● Cycle syncing.
• ● Understanding the fluctuating nature of our cycles.
• ● The four phases of women’s cycles.
• ● Pay attention to your schedule.
• ● What is your own biological blueprint?
• ● The five main hormones involved in your cycle.
• ● When you bleed on the pill, that is not a period.
• ● How to do a cycle sync when you are on the pill.
• ● How to tell our girls what is going on in their bodies.
• ● Digestion and hormones.
• ● The Follicular phase.
• ● The Ovulatory phase.
• ● The Luteal phase.
• ● The Menstrual phase.
• ● What to do if you do not have a cycle.
• ● Steps to improve your cycle syncing.
• ● Fix your menstrual problems.
• ● Seed cycling.
• ● 7 steps of simplicity for healthier and happier cycles.
• ● Issues that get in the way of achieving your best health.
• I hope this episode helps you to keep building your relationship and the internal talk with your body while expanding your knowledge about the phases of the menstrual cycle. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
• You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting jennpike.com/episode36.
• Don´t miss our incredible Women's Health event, Ignite Your Life on June 8th 2019! You can still grab a ticket at >> jennpike.com/igniteyourlife. But the tickets won't last long, we sell out every year. So don't hesitate for too long :)
• Online working with Jenn:
• To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
•  
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors 
• I have been travelling around with my family and I always bring the necessary items to make our morning smoothies to start the morning in the right way. Protein powder is the easiest way to enhance this morning ritual, and the Fermented Organic Vegan Protein Powder is a must! I seriously recommend it for a better, healthier digestion. 
• Also, with the change of seasons going on, lots of people are dealing with allergies and this can also show up on the skin, try the Calendula Vitamin E cream which is usually the best for healing wounds, relieving inflammation and irritation, helping to create a barrier, shielding the skin and preventing itching.
• Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products.
• Pure Feast offers amazing products and has developed a partnership with Saint Francis Herb Farm, delivering all these wonderful products to your home. You can receive 10% off all your Saint Francis Herb Farm products by using the code SAINTFRANCIS10 at checkout when you buy at Pure Feast.
• Learn more about Jenn’s work:
• Jenn Pike
• Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike
• The Hormone Project 
• The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!
• http://www.jennpike.com/
• Simplicity TV on Youtube
• Quotes: 
• “Your hormones are chemical messengers talking to you on a daily basis, moment to moment.”
• “Where you are now is a result of what has happened previously.”
• “The menstrual cycle is the fifth vital sign.”
• “Put your health before anything else.”
• “We are using the pill as a band aid for everything.”
• “The birth control pills on our gut, acts the same way as antibiotics do.”
• “1 in 9 women will develop endometriosis.”
• “Women are cyclical as beings, this is your superpower!”
• “Learn to cooperate with your body rather than fighting it.”
• “When you bleed on the pill that is not a period.”
•  
• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

In this episode I am thrilled to be accompanied by the talented Dr. Mariza Snyder to dive deep into simple things you can integrate to your everyday life to bring your body and mind into balance.

Dr. Mariza shares her passion for helping women open their minds to see what is possible in their bodies, and their own healing capacities. Dr. Mariza is an essential oils expert, and she shares her knowledge about this powerful plant medicine. When essential oils’ chemical constituents go into our systems, they assist our own chemistry to enhance and help us achieve better health. In this episode, Dr. Mariza speaks about which essential oils to use and how to use them to treat the symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances.

The following are the main topics that are addressed in this thoughtful conversation, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did:

• ● Dr. Mariza Snyder as a writer.
• ● Why choose essential oils?
• ● Essential oils to relieve PMS.
• ● Instant relief from essential oils
• ● DUTCH test to find out what is going on with your hormones.
• ● Hormonal headaches and migraines.
• ● Essential oil blend for headaches.
• ● Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign.
• ● Starting your day with essential oils.
• ● Gratitude journal.
• ● Rosemary, lavender, peppermint and geranium for hair tonics.
• ● Golden nuggets for perimenopause symptoms.
• ● Acknowledging overwhelm: Pause and take a moment to yourself.
• ● Cravings are unmet needs.
• ● Dr. Mariza talks about her latest book.
• Hoping this episode helps you find more ease and grace in your life. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
• You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting jennpike.com/episode35.
• Don´t miss our incredible Women's Health event, Ignite Your Life on June 8th 2019! You can still grab a ticket at >> jennpike.com/igniteyourlife. But the tickets won't last long, we sell out every year. So don't hesitate for too long :)
• Learn more about Dr. Mariza Snyder:
• Dr. Mariza Snyder is functional practitioner, and the author of six books: The #1 National Bestselling book, The Essential Oils Hormone Solution, focusing on balancing hormones with the power of nutrition, self-care and essential oils. Other bestselling books are: The Smart Mom's Guide to Essential Oils and The DASH Diet Cookbook.
• For the past ten years, she has lectured at wellness centers, conferences, and corporations on hormone health, essential oils, nutrition, and detoxification. She has been featured on Dr. Oz, Oprah Magazine, Fox News Health, MindBodyGreen and many publications. Dr. Mariza is also the host of the popular Essentially You Podcast, designed to empower women to become the CEO of their health. 
• Check out her website, drmariza.com, for women's hormone tips, including recipes and remedies.
• Dr. Mariza Snyder’s website
• Dr. Mariza Snyder on Instagram
• Dr. Mariza Snyder on Facebook
• Online working with Jenn:
• To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
•  
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors 
• Talking about the benefits of including botanicals and plant based products in your daily habits, the riches of  Saint Francis Turmeric Plus are countless, it is used as an aid to reduce inflammation that can be caused by arthritis, vowel disease, allergies, and  eczema. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products.
• Another product that I personally consider fundamental, is Omega 3+Think which is essential for healthy brain development and function. Our brains are suffering from inflammation too, that is why adding the right Omegas will support your cognitive function and the normal development of the brain in people of all ages. Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases. 
• Learn more about Jenn’s work:
• Jenn Pike
• Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike
• The Hormone Project 
• The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!
• http://www.jennpike.com/
• Simplicity TV on Youtube 
• Quotes: 
• “Essential oils won’t give you side effects.”
• “We were always meant to use essential oils and avoid synthetic medicine.”
• “Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign.”
• “The smallest changes have the biggest impact in our lives.”
• “A craving is an unmet need.”
• “Peppermint is a craving suppressor.”
• “Your body has the capacity of healing.”
• “Simplicity is love.”
•  
• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

We all have our own stories and mindsets about what healthy eating looks like.

Sometimes we can become really dogmatic about it, especially when it comes to defining yourself as a 'diet'.

"I'm Keto"

"I'm Vegetarian"

"I'm Paleo"

Having this mindset can really restrict you to the point where you're not able to listen to your inner voice — the one that might be contradicting your strictly defined diet. Sometimes when it comes to supporting your body, you have to throw the dogma out the window and zone in on what makes your body feel good.

Our guest today Marni Wasserman, has been there herself and in this episode she's sharing all about her transition from vegetarian to omnivore. Marni was a plant-based nutritionist for many years until she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's, and slowly began to re-introduce animal based protein back into her diet. 

Marni doesn't hesitate to speak openly about her experience transitioning away from a vegetarian diet as well as sharing her deep knowledge in regards to nutrition and health.

• ● Marni Wasserman’s background in fitness and nutrition.
• ● Realizing that a vegetarian diet was not working for her anymore.
• ● Physical, mental and emotional signs.
• ● Finding out she had Hashimotos.
• ● The right blood tests to check your thyroid function.
• ● What is AIP?
• ● Marni’s biggest learning on a personal fundamental level.
• ● Other changes that contributed to Marni’s healing process.
• ● Supplements that worked great for Marni.
• ● Honoring your body and the processes it goes through.
• ● Your health comes first!
• ● Easiest ways to begin your transition.
• ● Starting your day the right way!
• ● Find what resonates with you.
• Hoping this episode helps you to show up for yourself and learn how to start paying attention to your body’s messages to achieve your best health. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
• You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting jennpike.com/episode34.
• Don´t miss our incredible Women's Health event, Ignite Your Life on June 8th 2019! You can still grab a ticket at >> jennpike.com/igniteyourlife. But the tickets won't last long, we sell out every year. So don't hesitate for too long :)
• Learn more about Marni Wasserman: 
• Simply said, Marni Wasserman's life is rooted in healthy eating and healthy living. Not only as a nutritionist and chef but also the co-host of The Ultimate Health Podcast. She is also the Author of Fermenting for Dummies and Plant-Based Diet For Dummies. Marni uses passion and experience to educate individuals on how to adopt a real food diet and a balanced lifestyle through simple strategies. Marni loves to spend her time creating new recipes, practicing yin yoga, biking outdoors or playing with her Australian Shepherd, Goji.
• Marni Wasserman’s website
• A Real Treat (my grain-free recipe and healing elixir ebook)
• Marni Wasserman on Instagram
• Marni Wasserman on Facebook
• The Ultimate Health Podcast 
• Instagram @ultimatehealthpodcast 
• Online working with Jenn:
• To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
•  
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors 
• Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. As you can hear during this episode, one of Marni’s symptoms was having really irritated ears, I personally use  Saint Francis Ear Oil in my house, a traditional recipe that is highly effective for relieving any inflammation, pain, and discomfort that can happen with ear infections.
• Marni also talks about the importance of having enough greens and how even on a healthy healing journey transitioning away from vegetarianism, this was her main focus. One of the easiest ways is including a whole based foods grain powder into your daily habits, and the Greens+Daily Detox Powder is the solution to help both liver phases of detoxification as well as other amazing benefits for your overall health.. Order any product at Genuine Health using the promo code JENNPIKE and saving 10% off all of your purchases. 
• Learn more about Jenn’s work:
• Jenn Pike
• Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike
• The Hormone Project 
• The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!
• http://www.jennpike.com/
• Simplicity TV on Youtube
• Quotes: 
• “Grains are the base of most people’s diets, the question is: What you are not eating because you are eating grains?”
• “The message keeps showing up until you are ready to take action.”
• “Make the choices that allow you to focus on your healing.”
• “If we get our guts to heal, then we can start layering some nutritive stuff that our bodies can actually absorb.”
• “You can love animals, and eat animals sustainably.”
• “It is not always about escalating to the next level but about finding that level of comfort where you can live the life that you want and have the things you need.”
• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

Dr. Briana Lutz and I go into a pretty thoughtful discussion talking about different herbs and botanicals to support our overall health, but also in regards to our hormones.

Dr. Briana Lutz, ND, RH is a licensed naturopathic doctor practicing in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with a focus on women's health and fertility. She obtained her registered herbalist (RH) designation to reflect her advanced knowledge and therapeutic application of botanical medicine. She has a passion for utilizing clinically targeted botanical medicine and empowering her patients to safely use herbs as part of their lifestyle.

I personally met Dr. Briana Lutz through Saint Francis Herbs Farms, and having her here to chat is just perfect to go deeper into the many benefits herbs have. Dr. Lutz talks about her personal journey into botanical medicine as well as the following very interesting topics, giving the best actionable advice to incorporate them right away into your daily nutrition:

• ● The role that herbs can play in our daily health.
• ● Herbs vs vitamins and minerals, plus the possible side effects.
• ● Different grades and dosages.
• ● Base herbs to start treating digestive issues and hormonal health.
• ● Controlling blood sugar with herbs.
• ● Supporting the adrenals and the thyroid with herbs.
• ● Herbs to treat lack of energy.
• ● Supporting reproductive health with herbs.
• ● Supporting our elimination pathways.
• ● Estrogen dominance: Finding where the excess of estrogen is coming from.
• Hoping this wonderful episode helps you know more about herbs and how to use them as another element in your everyday life. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
• You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting jennpike.com/episode33.
• Don´t miss our incredible Women's Health event, Ignite Your Life on June 8th 2019! You can still grab a ticket at >> jennpike.com/igniteyourlife. But the tickets won't last long, we sell out every year. So don't hesitate for too long :)
• Learn more about Dr. Briana Lutz: 
• Dr. Briana Lutz
• Coming soon! An online e-course for Culinary Herbalism.
• Reclaim flavour, fun and flirtation with your food by learning how to infuse herbal medicine into daily life, in a practical, simple and sustainable way. Each module will focus on a different plant family, organized seasonally, to allow for exploration of the herbs' medicinal properties and to learn a variety of medicine making techniques.
• Dr. Briana Lutz on Instagram
• Dr. Briana Lutz on Facebook
• Online working with Jenn:
• To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
•  
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors 
• Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products.
• If you haven’t had enough sunlight, especially in these times coming out of winter, the consequent feelings are exhaustion, tiredness, and feeling that you can’t even rest properly to get your energy back. I really love Ashwagandha Saint Francis Herb Farm, which is a real powerhouse adaptogen, an ancient herb that has been gaining a lot of popularity. 
• There is another recommendation I want to make for our little ones which is the Advanced Gut Health Probiotics for Kids. These are amazing to build your child’s healthy gut flora, which is essential for their overall health!
• Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases. 
• Learn more about Jenn’s work:
• Jenn Pike
• Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike
• The Hormone Project 
• The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!
• http://www.jennpike.com/
• Simplicity TV on Youtube
• Quotes: 
• “Herbal medicine is the medicine of the people.”
• “Allow your body to self heal with herbs.”
• “Trial and error is not a very forward thinking approach to your health.”
• “Estrogen dominance can mean that there is a progesterone deficiency.”
• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

Adrienne has been dedicating her time and purpose to help people achieve joy, by connecting with each person’s deepest sense of joy which shifts in different moments of everyday life. It can be challenging when we find ourselves stuck in daily practices that are just not letting us shine. This episode is about awareness, being present and finding purpose hand-in-hand with experiencing joy.

Adrienne shares her personal story about how she started her work in positive self care practice. Adrienne engages in a beautiful conversation, where we talk about real life and everyday hassles, as well as the ways of improving our life one step at the time. Here are the topics we address:

• ● What numbing ourselves is causing
• ● Connecting with joy every single day
• ● Listen to your deepest knowledge about what is right or wrong for you
• ● Small consistent decisions to achieve joy 
• ● Seeking the right help to create ease
• ● Decide how you want to show up
• ● Being the role model for your kids
• ● Going through big changes with the right support
• ● Choosing how you show up to what happens to you in life
• ● May You Know Joy products and how they can impact your life differently every day
• ● Creating your time
• ● Intentional Days, Adrienne’s new book to be launched soon
• I hope you find inspiration in this episode and the certainty that even though we can't control the things that will happen to us in life, we can control how we chose to respond. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
• You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting jennpike.com/episode32.
• Don´t miss our incredible Women's Health event, Ignite Your Life on June 8th 2019! You can still grab a ticket at >> jennpike.com/igniteyourlife. But the tickets won't last long, we sell out every year. So don't hesitate for too long :)
• Learn more about Adrienne Enns. : 
• Adrienne is Chief Joy Curator at her company May You Know Joy Inc. She inspires and empowers people to live intentionally - creating their lives on purpose everyday. Adrienne's body of work includes her popular May You Know Joy and Seeds of Intention cards, workshops, retreats and coaching. Her book, Intentional Days, will be available Fall 2019.
• May You Know Joy
• May You Know Joy on Instagram
• May You Know Joy on Facebook
• Adrienne hosts a closed Facebook Group called Intentional Days where Adrienne picks a card each Monday morning and the group shares around that intention throughout the week. If you are interested in joining this conversation, we welcome you.
• Online working with Jenn:
• To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
•  
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors 
• Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. A couple times a year my voices suffers since I constantly use it as my main tool while recording podcasts, giving consultations or making videos, a throat spray is the first thing I use when first noting the symptoms, Stop it Cold is my ally, it eases the pain for a solid hour or more, reducing inflammation, and fighting infection!
• Also, I have been adding Fermented whole body nutrition with greens to the water I sip through the day, since I am not eating what I should when I am not feeling that great, this is an awesome nutritional supplementation that my body needs in order to keep going. Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases. 
• Learn more about Jenn’s work:
• Jenn Pike
• Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike
• The Hormone Project 
• The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!
• http://www.jennpike.com/
• Simplicity TV on Youtube
• Quotes: 
• “I refuse to be defined by your rules”
• “You have to connect with your joy now”
• “Less than 2% of people that go to AA can sustain recovery”
• “What you can do will surprise you!”
• “Trauma is anything you perceive that happened in your life that was traumatic.”
• “Self care as a top priority”
• “We can't control the things that will happen to us in life, but we can control how we chose to respond.”
• “Don’t add judgement to your life, focus on the opportunities.”
• “You create your time.”
•  
• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

This episode is all about detoxing your body and bringing health into your home. Our guest, Christine Dimmick, is openly sharing her own personal journey and struggles with cancer in her own body and on close friends. She had been working in the natural health industry and felt she was doing everything right. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, a fire lit under her, and realized that what she was doing was simply not enough. We are being bombarded by a toxic world and we need to be aware of what is surrounding us to take the right actions to protect our health and our families.

During this enlightening episode you will acquire useful knowledge to start healing your life. Christine and I are diving deep into:

• ● Carcinogens found in meats, eggs, dairy and cheese
• ● Learning what labels are saying to consumers
• ● Supporting organic products
• ● What is Glyphosate?
• ● Detoxing our skin
• ● The impact of preservatives on our health
• ● Toxicity in the air
• ● The clothing business
• ● Electronic toxicity
• ● Protecting your body from EMFs
• ● 7 items to keep and 7 to ditch
• ● Why your furniture needs to be free of flame retardants
• ● How our health is strictly related to our planet’s health
• Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
• You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting jennpike.com/episode31.
• Don´t miss our incredible Women's Health event, Ignite Your Life on June 8th 2019! You can still grab a ticket at >> jennpike.com/igniteyourlife. But the tickets won't last long, we sell out every year. So don't hesitate for too long :)
• Learn more about Christine Dimmick :
• Christine Dimmick is the Founder/CEO of The Good Home Company Inc., author of Detox Your Home, and a public advocate for health and wellness. She pioneered the move to combine natural ingredients and true to life scents in cleaning products over 20 years ago in her NYC kitchen with the launch of the The Good Home Co. Christine has made it her mission to create natural products that are good for both the home and the body and to spread her unique health message.
• Detox Your Home takes a deep dive into the toxins found in our very own homes, and how you can limit your exposure to take control of your own health. Christine explores how to improve health by empowering choices about our clothing, food, cleaning products and more. She unveils what manufacturers won't, so you can avoid exposing your family to the hidden toxins eating away at America's health and wellness.
• Christine and Good Home products have been featured in The Los Angeles Times, The New York Post, Reader's Digest, Well + Good, Oprah, Martha Stewart, InStyle, Dr. Oz, House Beautiful, Essence and Ecowatch, along with appearances on the Today Show. She is a public speaker promoting health and wellness at the United Nations, Canyon Ranch and other wellness facilities. Christine also consults with hotels, businesses and private homes where she helps clients to detox, remove toxic products and create a place of health and wellness.
• Christine Dimmick’s Website
• Detox Your Home: A Guide to Removing Toxins from Your Life and Bringing Health into Your Home Christine Dimmick.
• Christine Dimmick on Instagram
• Online working with Jenn:
• To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
•  
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors 
• Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. Supporting our livers is vital, and Saint Francis Liver Hepato DR is included in my family’s daily ritual. 
• Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases. Add one scoop a day of the Greens Plus Daily Detox, it is specifically formulated with ingredients that are supporting the faces of liver detoxification in a safe an effective way. It will help you detox your body as well as nourishing it,
• Learn more about Jenn’s work:
• Jenn Pike
• Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike
• The Hormone Project 
• The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!
• http://www.jennpike.com/
• Simplicity TV on Youtube
• Quotes: 
• “70% of cancers are environmental.”
• “Stick to a vegan diet as much as possible and know your food’s source.”
• “The preservatives we are using are endocrine disruptors.”
• “The most toxic part of your home is your air.”
• “The best cleanser you can use in your home is vinegar, water and baking soda.”
• “Without community you really don’t survive.”
• “There is no significant testing on how the 5G is affecting our healths.”
• “We are living longer but not healthier.”
• “The more we can unplug the better.”
• “Having electronics in the room disrupt your sleep.”
• “Reduce the use of plastic for your health and for the planet.”
• “There is no non toxic place in this world.”
• “Eat less meat and dairy to make a healthier home”
• “Our health is directly related to our planet’s health.”
•  
• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.   

Today’s episode comes from a Masterclass I did about simple strategies to help avoid adrenal fatigue and straight up exhaustion. Women reach out to me regularly about feeling extremely tired  and frustrated, even after a full night of sleep. If you feel that you’ve tried it all and nothing is working -- this episode is for you. If you want to have a full recording of the webinar you can get it from our YouTube Channel: Simplicity TV or visit jennpike.com/videos to connect to all of my most recent videos. 

We need to have strong adrenal health for our entire health, in this episode you will learn why eating and supplementing well is just not enough, and the tools to identify adrenal fatigue and how to properly assess and assist the health of your adrenal function.

These are the main themes I’m addressing during this webinar -- get ready to absorb and learn:

• ● What adrenal fatigue is and how it feels.
• ● Adrenals and different types of stress.
• ● What is your HPA axis?
• ● 12 most common symptoms
• ● Three different stages of adrenal fatigue
• ● Steps towards healing
• ● Why doctors don't test adrenal function
• ● Different ways for you to assess your adrenal function
• ● The impact of the diet and supplements you are taking, as well as the influence of the environment you are living in.
• ● Phases of detoxification and how to support yourself through the process
• Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
• You can connect to this episode on iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher by searching The Simplicity Sessions, or visiting jennpike.com/episode30.
• Don´t miss our incredible Women's Health event, Ignite Your Life on June 8th 2019! You can still grab a ticket at >> jennpike.com/igniteyourlife. But the tickets won't last long, we sell out every year. So don't hesitate for too long :)
• Online working with Jenn:
• To register for my signature program The Hormone Project and work with me 1:1 to support your health, hormones and more, please join the waitlist at jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
•  
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors 
• Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. Specially if you feel wired but tired, exhausted during the day but then can’t fall asleep, this amazing tincture based call Valericalm St Francis Herb Farm, made with valerian combined with other herbs and it is meant to help with insomnia. Try it and see how it calms your adrenals and helps you settle down.
• Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases. I personally recommend the Genuine Health Protein Powder, which I add a to my smoothies  to help  stabilize blood sugar. It’s made from 7 different types of plant based protein ingredients, a really balanced amino acid profile. The fermentation helps to free the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are ready to be absorbed. 
• Learn more about Jenn’s work:
• Jenn Pike
• Ignite your Life with Jenn Pike
• The Hormone Project 
• The Simplicity Project Shop for books, DVDs, programs and much more!
• http://www.jennpike.com/
• Simplicity TV on Youtube
• Quotes: 
• “We need to have strong adrenal health for our entire health.”
• “Do you even exist in your own priority list?”
• “Your liver has over 500 different daily jobs.”
• “Adrenals are set up for perceiving and managing your stress”
• “Your journey for health never ends, be patient.”
• “Cravings are a symptom”
• “Every system in your body is having a conversation with you, stop and listen”
• “If elimination is a problem never start with cleansing and detoxification”
•  “We don’t lose weight to be healthy, getting healthy creates the weight loss”
• “If you are suffering from adrenal issues you will have symptoms all the time”
• “Gut health and adrenal health are intertwined”
• “Endometriosis is classified as an autoimmune illness”
• “You can’t heal if you are not sleeping”
• “If you have high cortisol, your body is trying to protect you.”
• “Doctors are not well trained about adrenal fatigue”
• “Dairy is a hormone byproduct from another animal that we were never designed to digest.”
• “If you are having any gluten, you are not gluten free.”
• “How much joy do you have in your life? Your joy can’t be based on watching other people having fun.”
• “You need to start getting more orgasms.” 
• “There is a big difference between moving and exercising.”
•  
• Additional Information About Jenn:
• Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium and Juice Plus.
• Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.