The Simplicity Sessions

In this episode I want to share everything about the Hormone Project. It's a program I have been working on for the last 2 decades and it is directed at women of all ages:

• - women in their 20's, thinking about starting a family or suffering from debilitating periods, acne, and migraines.
• - women in their 30 ́s and 40 ́s wanting to take care of their bodies during pregnancy, post pregnancy or leading into perimenopause.
• - women going through menopause and post menapause.
• In this episode you will hear about:

• ● Who the Hormone Project directed to.
• ● One on one work during the program.
• ● Bringing more balance to your life and hormones.
• ● The Hormone Project helps you get to the root cause of your symptoms.
• ● Creating a continuous education chain.
• ● Time is not an issue, the program is recorded and you can listen to it when you decide.
• ● Financing: the Hormone Project offers payment plans.
• ● Complete testing including the DUTCH test.
• ● Every consultation is recorded.
• ● Three healing protocols: 1. Gut health, 2. Liver Health 3. Adrenal, Thyroid and ovarian health, along with three meal plans and supplement protocols.
• ● The Hormone Project offers a 5 part master class with health experts.
• ● The movement series.
• ● The Hormone Project 2.0
• ● Participate in the rate and review contest for the podcast!!
• When you join the Hormone Project we become your team, let us guide you in creating the solutions for all the signs and symptoms you have been experiencing. 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 www.jennpike.com/podcast.
• 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 www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject.
• The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day!
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors
• During the holidays I have been having more sugar than I would like, and I am really feeling the consequences, I have been experiencing cravings, which I know are clear signs from my body. I know I need to add some greens to my diet on a daily basis, incorporating salads, sautes, vegetables, my Juice Plus, and Genuine Health Gut Super Food added to my water and smoothies.
• I want to share my hormone balancing smoothie with you:

• - A scoop of chocolate Organic Vegan Fermented Protein Powder from Genuine Health
• - A cup of organic non GMO milk
• - ½ liter of Water
• - Frozen cauliflower
• - 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds
• - Almond butter
• - 2 handfuls of greens (arugula, spinach, broccoli sprouts )
• - Pinch of cinnamon
• This is also the perfect time to start to take my Liver Hepato from Saint Francis Herb Farm after having a little break from it while I was preparing for the fitness competition.
• Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.
• 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:
• "Are you wired and tired? This is a sign of adrenal fatigue."
• "When you were told that you are fine but you know deep down something is wrong, the hormone project will help you find the root cause of your symptoms."
• "We tend to create bottlenecks for our own goals."
• "Money is energy, we chose what to do based on our priorities."
• "We don't need all that stuff, we buy it because there is a societal expectation regarding what we should have."
• "We as women are the ones who are creating the ultimate level of change for our families."
• 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.

For today's episode, I am accompanied by Tara Thorne. Tara is a functional nutritionist and founder of the Hormone Balance solution, she helps busy mums lose weight, balance their hormones, and feel great so they can go from snappy, uncomfortable, and fatigued to feeling calm, being able to play with the kids again, fit into their favourite pair of jeans once more and live their best life without having to give up wine, chocolate, or coffee.

In today's episode, you will hear a deep conversation about estrogen; low, high and how the gut is implicated in the excess of it. You will find all the information you need regarding testing appropriately for estrogen and how can you support your estrogen levels nutritionally, with supplements and with your everyday lifestyle choices.

Here are the main topics that Tara and I discussed in this fabulous show:

• What is estrogen?
• The different types of estrogen.
• Estrogen dominance, as well as low estrogen, can be harmful to our health.
• The reasons why you might have low estrogen levels.
• Physiological stress.
• Having enough cholesterol and fat is vital for a woman's hormonal health.
• The best way to test your estrogen levels.
• How do we metabolize estrogen?
• The lifestyle changes you need to do to help balance your hormone levels.
• The impact of low fat and low carbohydrate diet.
• The true impact of coffee, sugar and alcohol on your body.

Wishing this episode has given you a healthy dose of knowledge and inspiration, and that it empowers you to know that you can cure yourself, don't give up your power to anyone! 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 www.jennpike.com/podcast

Learn more about Dr. Tara Thorne :

Tara Thorne Hormone Balance

Tara Thorne 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 www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject.

The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day!

Learn more about our amazing sponsors

I wanted to share what I had for breakfast today: delicious and healthy pancakes! It's a great way to incorporate healthy doses of fat to your daily diet! Here are the ingredients:

• Half cup of organic gluten-free oats
• Half cup of egg whites
• 2 whole eggs
• Cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt
• Saint Francis Coconut Ghee (an amazing source of fat!)

Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.

At this particular time of the month, I know I need to double my intake of Genuine Health Omegas and I also incorporate Gut Health Superfood by Genuine Health to my water — I drink it out of the glass with a stainless steel straw. 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:

"We have 60 different estrogens and only three are the most well studied."

"We have estrogen receptors all over our bodies."

"Low estrogen levels are related to heart disease"

"Our sex hormones need cholesterol."

"The most important thing to spend your money on is on health."

"You can be overfed and undernourished."

"Low fat is not the way to go when you have hormone issues."

"You can cure yourself, don't give up your power!"

Additional Information About Jenn:

Jenn studied and graduated with honours 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.

Samantha Gladish is a Holistic Nutritionist, weight loss & hormone Coach and author of the new book, The 30-Day Hormone Solution. She is the founder of HolisticWellness.ca, a website dedicated to helping women lose weight and balance their hormones with delicious food. Samantha coaches and supports women from around the world on natural beauty care and holistic health and nutrition.

Her philosophy is that by changing the way we eat, think, move and care for our bodies, we can heal ourselves and live a life of more power and possibility. Her passion for business is an extension of her work as a health coach. Samantha speaks internationally on all things health, wellness and entrepreneurship and in her spare time, you can find her baking up delicious health-ified treats in her kitchen.

These are the main topics you will hear in this amazing conversation:

• ● Samantha Gladish shares her journey writing her book The 30 Day Hormone Solution.
• ● Eating delicious food and supporting your health at the same time.
• ● What does detox really mean?
• ● The function of the liver in the detoxification process.
• ● Simple ways to support detox.
• ● Strategies that can set you up for success during the holidays.
• ● The importance of staying hydrated.
• ● Digestive enzymes and bitters help optimize your digestion.
• ● Samantha explains the impact of junk-light on our health.
• ● Having quality sleep is not equivalent to sleeping all night.
• ● Wear your blue-blocking glasses!
• Hoping you have acquired better knowledge on how your body functions so you can make better choices; supporting your health can be delicious and easy. 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 www.jennpike.com/podcast.
• Learn more about Samantha Gladish:
• Holisticwellness.ca
• The 30 Day Hormone Solution: The Key to Better Health and Natural Weight Loss, Samantha Gladish
• Order your book at www.hormonesolutionbook.com
• Free 5 Day sugar detox
• Holistic Wellness Foodie on Instagram
• Holistic Wellness Foodie 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 www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
• The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day!
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors
• Christmas is almost here and with it, the cold weather! There has been some sickness in my family and it is not always a bad thing since it forces us to rest and take some time to restore. We are taking Saint Francis Deep Immune which doesn't prevent sickness, but certainly reduces the symptoms and length as well as promotes quick recovery. Another amazing aid is Saint Francis Throat Spray and Echinacea for colds. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products. You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.
• Our son got sick and his throat was very inflamed, the doctor suggested we wait, and if the symptoms worsened, to give him antibiotics. Fortunately with the help of essential oils, supplements and Genuine Health Fermented Probiotic, he got better after three days of rest. 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:
• "Detoxification is about cleaning and nourishing the body."
• "Magnesium is great for PMS treatment."
• "Healthy tip for the holidays: commit to having green vegetables every day and stay hydrated."
• "You have to expose yourself to natural light to optimize your sleep and support your melatonin production."
• 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.

Last weekend I participated in a Fitness Competition! I had been training and preparing myself for several months for this event, and I wanted to share my experience, my reasons and my insights with all of you.

If you have set a "big goal" for yourself — whatever it may be — this episode is for you! I realized that the steps we take and the support systems we set up for ourselves are what propel us to reach our dreams (regardless of what our goal is about!).

These are the main topics of this inspiring show:

• ● My journey training for different fitness competitions.
• ● Seeking the support you need: build your team.
• ● The importance of finding your reasons to pursue your goal.
• ● Choosing the right nutrition and supplements to support your overall health
• ● What to do when you are about to give up.
• ● Understanding the long term impact, physically, mentally and emotionally.
• ● And… I won! I celebrated my own triumph without comparing myself to anyone else, perseverance actually paid off!
• ● Rest and restore.
• I want you to be courageous, audacious and ambitious when setting goals for yourself, and equally importantly, align yourself with those who support you, your community is everything! 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 www.jennpike.com/podcast.
• 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 www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
• The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day!
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors
• A great support during my training for the fitness competition was my VITEX Combo from Saint Francis Herb Farm which is often used for perimenopause and menopause, but this time I took it as a way of assisting my pituitary gland and my brain since knew they were going to be under stress from losing weight and having lower body fat. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, you can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.
• Saint Francis Digestive Enzymes along with Fermented Vegan Protein by Genuine Health kept my digestion flawless during training. 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:
• "Don't let other people's opinions interfere in what your focus is, keep moving forward."
• "About the process of training with a purpose: It is going to get harder before it gets better."
• "Just because someone has reached something, it doesn't make that person into an expert in that field."
• "If your environment is not safe, your body will create a compensatory pattern."
• 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 today's episode I am going to share with you the impact that alcohol has on our bodies, I know this is a difficult topic, since a glass of wine is very often related to socializing, celebrations, and relaxing… Hold on there! I am not going to tell you not to drink, but awareness needs to be brought to this subject.

In this episode, I will address some facts about how our female bodies manage alcohol and also some practical tips and strategies I personally use and recommend in my practice. I want to share with you my own experience related to this topic, since I drink alcohol and there was a time when I used to drink more than I do now; I will give you the details about how my body responded, how I felt and why I decided to significantly reduce the amounts of alcohol that I drink. I also want to share the things that I choose to indulge myself, since it's not all about restriction after all!

Here are the main topics you will hear about in this awesome episode:

• ● The liver and its functions.
• ● Alcohol consumption affects the liver and this has consequences on the ability to detoxify, absorb nutrients, keep blood sugar balanced, and hydration (among others!).
• ● Cravings and its relationship with alcohol intake.
• ● There is an increase of estrogen in women that regularly drink alcohol, that dramatically elevates the chances of suffering breast cancer
• ● Did you know that a serving of wine is equal to 3 ounces?
• ● You should avoid wines that are not organic since they are loaded with pesticides.
• ● How to successfully decline an invitation to drink alcohol in a social event.
• ● Alcohol impacts our insulin and cortisol production, consequently affecting blood sugar levels and the adrenals.
• ● If you are trying to lose weight cutting alcohol is one key element.
• ● Tips for the holiday season: stay hydrated, eat veggies, protein and healthy fats, proper sleep, and moving.
• ● Why you should stay away from beer.
• Hoping this episode has given you more information and awareness regarding the effects of alcohol on our bodies, so you can choose differently to support your overall 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 www.jennpike.com/podcast .
• 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 www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
• The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day!
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors
• During the holiday season we go through changes in our diets and habits, that is why I am extra cautious in how I take care of my system in terms of my nutrition, life style, sleep, movement ,hydration and supplements. Taking care of my liver is a priority since it is the organ responsible for more than 500 different functions every single day, detoxing as well as metabolizing your hormones. Each day I support my liver with Hepato DR from Saint Francis Herb Farm, it very antiinflammatory while assisting your immune system.
• At this time of the year our gut health can be compromised, which is strictly connected to our immune system. I use Genuine Health Gut Super Food to contribute to my gut microbiome, I just add a couple of scoops to my shake or water, it is a simple thing to do on a daily basis to help your body from the inside out. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.
• 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 liver is what is filtering and detoxing your body from chemicals, toxins and excess hormones."
• "When we know differently, we chose differently"
• "Your body craves what is lacking"
• "Alcohol raises your estrogen for more than 50%"
• "Female bodies process alcohol much slower than men's, so the impact is much stronger."
• "Don't let other people's stuff become yours."
• 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. Leigha Saunders, ND is the founder of True Roots Health Care in Uxbridge and today's conversation is dedicated to talking about sleep, emphasizing the reasons why sleep is so important and how it can impact our health and our hormones when we are not getting enough of it.

Dr. Leigha is a naturopathic doctor who recurrently sees in her practice that most health issues have their roots in nutritional deficiencies and chronic stress, and when these two aspects are corrected, the body recovers its natural ability to heal and turn into a more vibrant state.

Dr. Leigha has come to realize there are 4 fundamental principles to putting your health first and these are sleep, movement, nutrition, and mindset, she will dive deep into these four aspects and give practical and actionable advice for you to start changing your sleep habits to improve your overall health.

Here are some of the main topics addressed in this amazing conversation:

• ● Definition of perimenopause.
• ● Transition from perimenopause to menopause.
• ● 4 principles to putting your health first: sleep, movement, nutrition, and mindset.
• ● Simple steps to care of your sleep environment (temperature, sound, light, order).
• ● Sleeping is very rarely a solo event.
• ● How blue lights affect our sleep.
• ● Blood sugar and cortisol levels during the day affect your sleep at night.
• ● How does caffeine work in our bodies?
• ● When to stop eating before sleep?
• ● Supplements and essential oils to use for a better sleep.
• ● The importance of being assessed individually.
• Hoping you learned as much as I did about the vital importance of good quality sleep for health and healing. 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 www.jennpike.com/podcast.
• Learn more about Dr. Leigha Saunders ND :
• Visit Dr. Leigha Saunders website
• Dr. Leigha Saunders ND on Instagram
• Dr. Leigha Saunders ND on Facebook
• Email Dr. Leigha Saunders at [email protected]
• Dr. Leigha Saunders is a naturopathic doctor and the owner and founder of Uxbridge, Ontario's premier wellness clinic, True Roots Healthcare. She maintains a private practice with a special interest in helping busy women gain energy, balance their mood, regulate hormones and sleep deep, particularly through perimenopause. She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, holds general, IVIT and therapeutic prescribing certification with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario and is a member of the Ontario and Canadian Associations of Naturopathic Doctors. Dr. Leigha believes that when you have your health, you have everything.
• After 6 years in practice, Dr. Leigha has come to realize there are 4 fundamental principles to putting your health first – sleep, movement, nutrition, and mindset. It's not fancy, but it's incredibly powerful.
• She sees women struggling to integrate and maintain these things in their day to day life. In this Masterclass, Dr. Leigha will take you through how to put yourself and your health first to gain energy, balance your mood, regulate hormones and sleep deep!
• You can sign up for Dr. Leigha free Health First Masterclass by visiting http://www.leighasaundersnd.com/healthfirst
• Ready to start sleeping better tonight? Grab Dr. Leigha's top 7 tips for a better night's sleep here: https://leighasaundersnd.activehosted.com/f/3
• 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 www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
• The Synced Program is now available for registration, learn how to tune your body to the lunar cycle, and acquire a multidisciplinary approach to balance your body in less than 30 minutes a day!
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors
• The holiday season brings a lot of joy as well as stress, anxiety, overwhelm and often lack of proper sleep, for all these ValeriCalm from Saint Francis Herb Farm is my go-to first aid! It helps to reduce anxiety during the day but using it at night can also do good for people that can feel physically exhausted but whose brains don't stop! Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.
• If you wake up in the middle of the night, you need to ask yourself if your blood sugar is stable throughout the day. If it isn't, then this might be the reason why your sleep is interrupted at night. To balance your blood sugar levels, have raw nuts and seeds with you at all times and a Genuine Health Vegan Fermented Protein Bar, my favorite flavor is the dark chocolate almond! 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:
• "Do what you love and love what you do."
• "If you are not sleeping you cannot heal and restore."
• "How you sleep at night is created by what you do during the day."
• "It takes 12 hours to metabolize a cup of coffee."
• "Your body and brain drives on routine."
• 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 one of a kind! Susan S. Bratton is my guest today, she is an advocate for passionate relationships, and is considered an expert on sex. Susan has the ability to break down concepts such as libido, arousal, communication, and intimacy. Susan is an author, a renowned speaker and a serial entrepreneur who teaches passionate lovemaking techniques to people all around the world.

I consider this conversation to be very relevant since one of the most common struggles women present to me during the Hormone Project, is that they are even not having intimacy, having painful intercourse, suffer from vaginal dryness and overall feel disconnected from their bodies. These topics are often very difficult to address, being very taboo, and leave women suffering behind closed doors. This episode is meant to bring these recurrent problems to light, you are not alone!

These are the main topics addressed in this open and meaningful conversation about sex, passion, and relationships:

• ● Susan shares how she became interested in helping people achieving their sexual potential and how she is currently struggling with the social pressure from people who don't support her work.
• ● Women's main concerns: vaginal dryness, how to keep libido up while aging, self-pleasure and orgasmic potential.
• ● Susan gives suggestions about how to manage intimacy when there are children in the house.
• ● Women's arousal times are completely different than men's.
• ● How to train your partner about your body.
• ● Susan shares a technique: The Soulmate Embrace.
• ● Stop acting, explain what you need to your partner.
• ● Susan explains how to get your vaginal tissue stimulated in order for a better flow of fluids and energy.
• ● How a man should touch the most sensitive parts of your clitoris structure and the labia.
• ● The inside of your vaginal area and its different parts.
• ● Every woman should be encouraged to practice self-pleasuring since it increases lubrication, arousal, and orgasmic potential.
• I hope you enjoyed this open conversation about sexual pleasure, women's bodies and relationships. The aim of this episode is to encourage you to explore different ways to ignite your libido while discovering new forms to get in touch with your femininity. I wish you a healthy dose of curiosity about your own body and 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 www.jennpike.com/podcast.
• Learn more about Susan S. Bratton:
• Susan Bratton is an advocate and champion of all who desire passionate intimacy. Best-selling author of 30 books and online programs that teach passionate lovemaking, bedroom communication skills and restorative sexual wellness techniques. She's a frequent daytime television guest, speaker from the stage and expert on a myriad online summits and podcasts like this one. In addition to being a sexpert helping millions of people through her Better Lover YouTube channel and Instagram platform, she is the CEO of a digital publishing company called Personal Life Media and creator of a next-generation line of libido products for people across the gender spectrum called, The20.
• Check Susan's website
• There are two kinds of couples. The first are willing to tell each other the truth. The others are afraid and keep their secrets to themselves. I don't fault the secret-keepers. They are just people who haven't had the opportunity to learn some simple communication skills. Skills that mean the difference between a relationship full of disappointment, fire-and-acid fights and even the heartbreak of infidelity versus the kind of love and intimacy that grows deeper and more satisfying through the years. Susan Bratton's latest book, Sexual Soulmates is an international #1 best-seller on Amazon. In it she gives the six essentials for a deeply connected relationship based on over a decade of giving communication tools to men and women around the world.
• Download The Sexual Soulmate Pact Here ⇐ Inject Heart-Connected Passion And Intimacy Into Your Relationship
• Susan Bratton on Instagram
• Susan Bratton 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 www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors
• I am preparing for a show on December 7th so I am drinking a lot of water as I usually do, but I am adding Genuine Health Green Plus Extra Energy and I have to confess that I really see the difference in my energy and in my mindset. Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.
• I received a lot of questions regarding how to support health during the winter months. The number one thing we do as a family is taking the Deep Immune Tincture from Saint Francis Herb Farm, this amazing product not only supports your immune system but also helps if you have seasonal allergies, digestion difficulties and even reduces inflammation. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, You can order through Pure Feast, 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
• Check the Synced Program.
• Quotes:
• "Women are a moving piece of art and science."
• "We need to ask ourselves: who we are, where we are and what we need."
• "Our cycles determine the level of intimacy we will want at different moments."
• "One of the reasons why women can experience difficulty reaching climax is because they are being too hard on themselves, the lightest stimulation is the one that causes the biggest arousals."
• "Every woman should be encouraged to practice self pleasuring, since it increases lubrication, arousal and orgasmic potential."
• 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.

I am delighted to welcome an amazing guest today, Carinne Chambers-Saini who has brought a product that I have been recommending in my projects. This is an innovative product where it comes to femenine hygiene and our monthly menstrual cycles. Carinne has completely disrupted the industry by providing an eco-friendly and comfortable menstrual cup, that offer a way to better support our bodies.

During this conversation you will hear about the reasons why you should be choosing something different from the traditional tampons and panty liners, due to the impact these have in our bodies overall.

These are the main subjects addressed in this awesome conversation:

• Carinne talks about the story of the Diva Cup.
• The benefits of using a cup instead of a pad or a tampon.
• Three different sizes of cups suited to different women's anatomies and ages.
• Carinne and Jenn talk about the lack of conversation regarding women's bodies.
• How frequently do you have to empty and clean the menstrual cup?
• How long does the cup last?
• Carinne explains how you should clean your menstrual cup.
• Instructions to use a menstrual cup.
• Women that have an IUD can also use a menstrual cup.
• Carinne introduces the documentary Pandora's Box that exposes the inequity about menstruation.

Hoping this episode has contributed to breaking down the stigma about menstruation and that you feel motivated to shift to the menstrual cup knowing the benefits that are implied with this change for 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 visiting www.jennpike.com/podcast.

Learn more about Carinne Chambers-Saini :

Email Carinne at [email protected]

Diva Cares

Diva Cup

Carinne on Instagram

Carinne Chambers-Saini knew from an early age that she wanted to follow in her mother's footsteps, both as an entrepreneur and an advocate for women's health. She went into business with her mother in 2001 to create the DivaCup and take it from a niche product to a mainstream menstrual care option. The DivaCup is now available in North America wherever pads and tampons are sold and in 22+ countries around the world.

As co-founders of Diva International, Carinne and her mother Francine Chambers have followed a seventeen-year journey, from their kitchen table to the boardroom. They started Diva on a shoe-string budget with one small bank loan, their product often rejected by industry experts as an unwanted threat to the disposables. It wasn't easy competing in a male-dominated industry, but the twosome persisted, never letting the no's discourage them from taking the next step.

While charitable giving has always been a crucial component of Diva's operations, Diva formally launched its corporate social responsibility program, DivaCares, in May 2019. DivaCares is dedicated to eradicating period poverty around the world, and works to create a world where menstruation is a fact of life, not life-limiting. DivaCares has donated 15,000 DivaCups worldwide, and plans to donate an additional 15,000 by April 30, 2020.

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 www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject

Learn more about our amazing sponsors

I made myself something new today and I want to share it with all of you! I used 1 package of Four Sigmatic's hot cacao reishi mixture and then added half a scoop of Genuine Health Vegan Organic Fermented Chocolate Protein Powder, I also incorporated half of spoon of Saint Francis MCT Oil and a scoop of Genuine Health Collagen. I put it all in a blender along with a third of a cup of Brazil Nut Milk, hot water and cinnamon. OMG you should try the amazing result!

Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.

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

Check the Synced Series and learn more about how to get synced with the rhythms of your female cycles.

Quotes:

"The menstrual cup allows a free flow of fluids instead of them being absorbed by an external material."

"The chemicals used in manufacturing pads and tampons are absorbed by your body and they are toxic and harmful to your vaginal tissue."

"The menstrual cup is much more bio-compatible with the body."

"The term "feminine hygiene" implies that our menstruation is something dirty."

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 is my first dual interview, joining me are two fabulous guests, Maraya Brown and Missy Rae founders of Beyond The Red Tent. I have been working for many years in creating awareness and supporting women in celebrating our superpower that consists in having our menstrual cycles and an incredible endocrine system.

Beyond The Red Tent was inspired by the book The Red Tent, that I read in my early 20s and which definitely influenced the work that I do today. There is a lack of deep connection in today's society, of sharing our experiences and stories to support each other and to pass on to future generations.

Beyond the Red Tent is a community that has the certainty that every woman deserves to feel safe, valued, vibrant and loved, through access to education and mentorship in an inclusive community, one that is created for women by women.

These are the main topics talked about in this awesome episode:

• ● How Beyond The Red Tent began.
• ● Offering a space for women to be courageous and vulnerable.
• ● Beyond The Red Tent. is an inclusive, in person and online healing circle, that educates, inspires and empowers women to live their best lives.
• ● How Maraya and Missy choose the experts who fit into their holistic education mission.
• ● Strict guidelines in the group in order to create a safe space.
• ● Maraya and Missy talk about witnessing those a-ha moments that transform women's lives.
• ● There are options to post anonymously in their facebook group.
• ● The future for Beyond The Red Tent: upcoming yearly retreats.
• ● What can a woman get from Beyond The Red Tent that she may not already be getting from her current connections?
• ● What Maraya and Missy want to achieve through Beyond The Red Tent.
• ● You are perfect exactly being who you are.
• ● Prioritize self care: filling your own cup must be the first thing.
• ● A way to simplify your life sometimes is to just say "no".
• I hope you were inspired by this special episode and encouraged to feel that you are enough, you are perfect in your own unique way. Remember that community heals, you are not alone! 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 www.jennpike.com/podcast
• Can't wait to meet you in person on Saturday, November 23rd in New Market at the Natural Health Expo's 1st annual event, 11 am to 4 pm, over 60 vendors will be there! You can't miss this opportunity!
• Learn more about Maraya Brown and Missy Rae:
• Beyond The Red Tent
• Beyond The Red Tent Facebook Community
• Beyond The Red Tent on Instagram
• Email Maraya and Missy at [email protected]
• Membership Website:
• Free Tent Talks for all women
• Maraya Brown
• Maraya is a Yale Trained CNM, MSN with her undergraduate in marketing (1999). Her first career was in the corporate world with P&G, living in L.A. In 2003, she embarked on a 1-year solo around-the-world trip and then started Grad School at Yale. She has taught at the Chinese Medicine College on the Big Island of Hawaii (lived there for 8 years) and is in the process of getting her certification through the Institute of Functional Medicine. She runs the women's health at a local functional medicine family practice. She has facilitated women's circles for 12 years. She is also Reiki certified, has gone through Peruvian shamanic practice training and has attended births all over the world (West Africa, Central America, Haiti). She married a man who proposed on their first date (January 2007) and they have 3 children together (all home birth babies), ages 6, 4 and 1. She was raised by multiple parents, multiple marriages/divorces and multiple religions (Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Rajneesh).
• Missy Rae
• As a mother of 5 Missy's experience is one of "mom street cred". She dropped out of high-school, married at 18 and had 3 children by the time she was 23. After almost 15 years of marriage, she parted ways with her high school sweetheart and went on a quest for personal development over the next few years that included diving deep into yoga, aromatherapy, tarot cards, and meditation. Missy is a self-taught photographer and has been published in National Geographic. She worked as a birth doula with teenage mothers in a hospital setting for two years and attended home births as a midwifery apprentice. Missy holds an aromatherapy certification and has extensive self taught knowledge around health, nutrition, and cooking. After remarrying and having two more children Missy grew her YouTube channel with her babywearing and lifestyle videos and was an ambassador for a well known UK babywearing company. She also has the current perspective of raising multicultural children.
• 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 www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors
• The weather is getting colder and our skins tend to feel a little drier. I have two great tips for you. My first tip is an internal one: Are you taking a good quality Omega 3? Genuine Health Omega 3 are my favorites, there are many versions, but it is the consistency that makes a difference. Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.
• The other tip is an external one, which is to apply the Saint Francis Herb Farm Rosehip and Collagen Oil on your skin, I have been recommending it for clients that suffer from eczema, rosacea, psoriasis or simply dry patches, and this oil is not only soothing but helps to heal. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, You can order through Pure Feast, 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:
• "Many women go through their journeys alone."
• "Women are craving for community and answers to their questions."
• "History is also her-story, a gift for future generations for women to come."
• "Women tend to sit back and don ́t talk."
• "You are perfect how you are, you are enough exactly being who you are."
• "All your answers lie within you, trust your intuition."
• "Noone has the best solution for me than me."
• 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.

I am so pleased to have Jill Bunny joining me for this episode. Jill Bunny is the owner of Fit Bunnies Fitness, functional nutritionist, elite trainer, cognitive behavior therapy clinician & speaker advocating total body health to women around the globe.

We will dive deep into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the reasons why we can find so hard to commit to a training program, why we continuously become the bottleneck in our own health journeys, why we tend to say things to ourselves that are not the kindest.

We will also talk about Jill's own personal journey, from being the highest ranked IFBB bikini competitor (with 2 Arnold & Olympian titles) in the world and internationally renowned cover model to an MS and Cancer fighter. Jill, as a result, worked hard to unleash the healing potential within her body and win her own health battle, while helping a lot of other women to do the same.

These are the some of the topics addressed in this amazing conversation with Jill Bunny:

• ● Jill talks about her personal and professional journey.
• ● Applying CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to fitness.
• ● Struggling with core beliefs.
• ● The principles of CBT applied to women who feel they are not good enough.
• ● Five stages of change.
• ● Thoughts that trigger feelings.
• ● Acceptance.
• ● Getting back on track with grace and compassion.
• ● Dealing with the influence of social media.
• ● The digital detox challenge.
• ● Jill Bunny's retreat programs and online courses.
• ● Nutrition and fitness need everyday practice, CBD practice requires that too.
• Hoping that after listening to this episode you find inspiration to find mental freedom and learn to identify the core beliefs and thoughts that are getting in the way to achieve the best version of yourself. 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 www.jennpike.com/episode58.
• Can't wait to meet you in person on Saturday November 23rd in New Market at the Natural Health Expo's 1st annual event, 11am to 4pm, over 60 vendors will be there! You can't miss this opportunity!
• Learn more about Jill Bunny:
• Email Jill Bunny at [email protected]
• Jill Bunny
• CBT Meets Fitness
• Check the online Course - 4 Week Food & Fitness Connection Course Get your coupon code for podcast listeners: simplicitycbt 10% OFF
• CBT Meets Fitness on Instagram
• CBT Meets Fitness 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 www.jennpike.com/thehormoneproject
• Learn more about our amazing sponsors
• I have been receiving a lot of messages from people suffering from ear infections. In this time of the year the sugar consumption is high, and when that happens, it creates the perfect opportunity for bacteria and inflammation, combined with a more suppressed immune system. You want to start using Saint Francis Ear Oil, I have been using it with my kids and they never have used an antibiotic in their lives. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.
• Another product that we use on a regular basis to support our systems is a good quality probiotic, the Advance Gut Health from Genuine 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:
• "Take a step back and look at all of the advantages and benefits for you to do what you want to do or keep procrastinating."
• "Often times we don't remember the thought we have before we start to feel sad, angry or frustrated."
• "Just because you have a feeling , it doesn't mean it is necessarily true."
• "When were you the happiest?"
• "Disconnect from the digital and connect to yourself"
• "Your physical symptoms are a result from your lifestyle and environment."
• "Simple works."
• "When you fill your own cup, you always come back to yourself."
• "Give yourself credit for every little thing you were able to do."
• 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.