The Simplicity Sessions

Amanda Leigh is a health, happiness and hair mineral analysis expert and the owner of The Sozo Method. In this episode, we go through a very thoughtful discussion about our minerals, hair trace mineral analysis, and copper toxicity among other topics. I learned a lot from Amanda while we discussed some of the struggles that take place in our bodies regarding hormonal deficiencies and toxicity levels.

Amanda Leigh has helped women since 2012 transform from the inside out through balancing their minerals, becoming emotionally fit, and doing the inner work to become the best versions of themselves.

She has a background in women's wellness and fitness as both a health fitness coach, and an associate health and wellness director of the YMCA. With a BS in women's studies, CF Level One, Hormone Cure certification along with Hair Mineral Analysis and functional testing training she helps women balance their bodies, minds, and souls to be fully well.

She prides herself on getting to the root of hormonal imbalance, gut infections and emotional chaos causing the issues our bodies are experiencing.

Amanda and I share the same core values while seeking for hormone balance, using natural methods and great techniques to clear any fear to help you become the best version of yourself.

These are the main topics you will find in this amazing episode:

• ● Amanda talks about her personal journey with hormonal imbalance.
• ● The connection between our minerals and our hormones.
• ● What is Hair Mineral analysis?
• ● The importance of keeping calcium, magnesium, copper and potassium in balance.
• ● The consequences of mineral imbalance in your body.
• ● The role of each mineral and its importance.
• ● Trauma and stress cause mineral deficiencies.
• ● Levels of toxicity and their origin.
• ● Symptoms of high levels of toxicity.
• ● How to prepare the body for detoxification.
• ● The issue with supplements.
• ● The matter regarding emotions as triggers to hormonal and mineral imbalances.
• I hope you have learned as much as I did with this episode, and that it helped you achieve a better understanding of what your body, mind and emotions are showing you through your physical struggles. 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 https://www.jennpike.com/episode47
• Learn more about Amanda Leigh:
• Sozo Method
• Do You Love your guts? The free online event where experts weigh in on the keys to experience vitality inside and out through gut health and emotional freedom.
• Sozo Method on Instagram
• Sozo Method 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
• While I am travelling, my nutrition and my health are never compromised. A couple of essential things I always pack are bars that are easy nutrition on the go, and protein powder for my shakes. My Genuine Health Vegan Protein Powder always comes with me along with my Genuine Health Shaker Cup and my Genuine Health Fermented Plant Based Vegan Protein Bars. Order any product at Genuine Health use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases.
• Recently, one of my kids developed an allergy after being in contact with grass, her skin started to break out, and luckily I have all my natural remedies and essential oils with me and I could treat her on the spot with the Saint Francis Herbal Farm Calendula and Vitamin E cream, it immediately took away the itchiness and the stinginess and after a couple of days of using it the rash was completely gone. 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:
• "We were designed to absorb minerals from nature, drinking spring water, eating plants from mineral rich soil and from the ground we should be stepping in bare feet, on the contrary, we live in a toxic world now."
• "Every mineral affects other minerals and even the way the vitamins are metabolized."
• "We need minerals to build and make hormones."
• "The balance of calcium, magnesium, copper and potassium determine how your thyroid and adrenals work."
• "Copper can be passed in utero, you can be born with copper toxicity."
• "Zinc affects the immune system."
• "Do not take supplements until you have been properly tested, they can really cause damage."
• 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.

Self care is what I want to talk about in this episode. There are common misbeliefs about self care, one is that it implies being selfish or that it requires lots of money and time. During this episode I will share 10 self care tips, how you can implement them right away, investing absolutely no money and receiving an immediate reward that will shine through your physical and mental wellbeing.

Here are the 10 tips you will hear about in this awesome episode:

TIP #1: Stop pressing snooze.

TIP #2: You can read.

TIP #3: Start journaling!

TIP #4: Get outside and walk.

TIP #5: Dance! Dance! Choose the music that aligns with how you want to feel and move along.

TIP #6: The Therapeutic Power of a Shower.

TIP #7: Watch a show (no binge watching).

TIP #8: Get outside.

TIP #9: Walk in meetings instead of sitting all the time.

TIP #10: Clean your space.

Do not measure how successfully you are taking care of yourself by the amount of time you are putting into it, but think about the moments, those instants that can even be found in something as simple as in one big breath. 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/episode46.

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

A lot of people suffer from digestive issues on a regular basis and others only under stressful situations, for these cases what I suggest is to apply 10 to 15 drops of Saint Francis Herb Farm Ginger Tincture to the water you drink, you can do this whenever you need it. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products, You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code SAINTFRANCIS10 and save 10% off all of your purchases.

Protein is an important macronutrient for the body, in order to make sure my family has all the right protein levels, a couple of times a week I make Oatmeal Pancakes, with a half a cup of egg whites, one whole egg, half a cup of oats, and then I add no more than a scoop of Genuine Health Fermented Vegan Protein Powder, I then cook it in a pan with some coconut or avocado oil and make up the most delicious pancakes that are a huge source of protein and help you feel more satiated longer. 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:

"Stop pressing snooze, it is amazing what you can accomplish in a very short period of time."

"About creating a new habit: It isn't about finding more time but using the time that you already have differently."

"Do simple things to take care of yourself and you will feel so much better."

"Make your environment something that inspires you."

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 want to share something that has been happening to me lately, I have been feeling stuck creatively and flat energetically. Some of us create and others consume, I have to recognize that I am a little bit of both, and I also tend to set high expectations on my creations. I decided to give myself permission to talk about my knowledge and passion for the things I feel are worth sharing, and remind myself that it doesn't have to be perfect.

Today I am going to share the origins of my story, how I got into this business and what took me to where I am at currently. You will relate to this if you are at the start of, or thinking about starting your business, you have the desire to get involved in the holistic industry and you are still gathering the strength to step forward. If you are already in this field this episode will work as a reminder of all the hard work you have put into your endeavour, giving yourself the chance to stop and celebrate your achievements.

These are the topics you will hear about in this amazing episode:

• ● Where everything started for Jenn, her childhood years.
• ● By 17 years old Jenn gave up dairy completely.
• ● Modeling at her teen years.
• ● Personal trainer years.
• ● Deepen her education about nutrition.
• ● Moving to Australia.
• ● Going back to Canada.
• ● Getting married and having her first child.
• ● Jenn realized she had no control and experienced surrendering.
• ● Jenn's second child.
• ● Jenn's third baby: The Simplicity Project (For more about this journey go to Episode 25)
• ● How Jen started her online business 4 years ago.
• ● Finding that failure is actually a course correction.
• ● Have faith in your ideas, jump before you are ready.
• ● Launching her new program, succeeding and panicking with fear.
• ● Getting an energy coach.
• ● Be in a continuous learning path.
• ● Building a community.
• ● Learn to wish out loud.
• I hope this episode helps you to allow yourself to be a lifetime student, lose the fear of failure and dream big out loud! 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/episode45.
• 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 use Lemon Balm by Saint Francis Herb Farm in my water, it is a tincture that is usually used in herbal medicine to help with sleep, with the restlessness of stress and even with digestion. It helps to beautifully calm your nervous system. I also apply topically a drop of Melissa essential oil from DoTerra which contributes significantly to this relaxing energy. 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 awesome recommendation for you and your family is the Gut Superfood from Genuine Health, the easiest way is to just add it to smoothies. It has many plant based superfoods and it's an incredible source of probiotics, helping maintain a healthy gut microbiome. 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 body is communicating with you."
• "Eat healthy but exercise."
• "About success: Get up one more time than you fall down."
• "Give yourself permission to be a priority."
• "Failing is actually course correction."
• "Jump before you are ready."
• "Feel the fear and do it anyway."
• "Community is about collaboration and support."
• 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.

Joy McCarthy joins me again and this time it's to talk about her Business Program. If you are already a practitioner or thinking about becoming one, and you got into that common point of feeling stuck about how to run a business in general, doubting your opportunities for success, or even wondering how to handle marketing… you are not alone! Joy and her husband have developed a Business Program just for people like you, who want to learn how to prepare and excel in their business endeavors.

The Joyous Health Business Program is a 12-week online learning experience that inspires, challenges and coaches wellness entrepreneurs to turn their passion into a thriving business. This episode provides practical tips to save time and money in your entrepreneurial journey as well as a detailed explanation of this amazing program.

Here are the main topics discussed in this thoughtful conversation:

• ● How Joyous Health Business Program came to life.
• ● The motivation behind Joyous Health Business Program.
• ● A program directed to wellness entrepreneurs.
• ● Learn to make your passion into a profitable business.
• ● 12-week program organized in 6 modules.
• ● The issue about money.
• ● Know your worth.
• ● Automate your business.
• ● Certification is given upon graduation.
• ● Joy talks about her experience creating the program.
• ● 14 days happiness guarantee.
• There is a common misbelief that the wellness business is saturated, I can tell you that is not true. There are 7 billion people on the planet who need 7 billion different approaches, more entrepreneurs like us need to be helping more people in very unique ways. Hoping this fabulous episode helps you to step forward in your entrepreneurial journey. 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/episode44.
• Learn more about Joy McCarthy :
• Joy McCarthy is the Founder of Joyous Health, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and best-selling author. A trusted nutrition expert, Joy has been featured in hundreds of publications both online and in print; and is a regular health expert on TV. Through her innate drive to inspire others, Joy has created numerous online programs and eBooks under JOYOUS U and is a faculty member at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition. Joy lives in Toronto with her husband Walker and their daughter Vienna.
• Joyous Health
• Joyous Health Business Program
• Joyous Health 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
• I use an adaptogen in my water called Schisandra, that comes in a tincture form and it is an incredible way to help increase resistance to illness, boosting your immune system as well as increasing energy, releasing stress and contributing to enhance your physical resistance and endurance. 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.
• Fermented Organic Gut Superfood for Kids from Genuine Health is the product I want to share with you today, since it is a great way of keeping my children's nutritional intake on track on vacations or when the schedule gets a little hectic. It tastes delicious, it is certified organic and it is non genetically modified. Just add a scoop into their smoothies! 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:
• "Learn from those who have gone before you."
• "You are never going to know what something is about until you try to put it into action."
• "It takes hard work to build a business, it is more than just passion."
• "You need a lot more than passion to create a successful business."
• "Be the early adaptor."
• 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.

Joining me today is Meghan Templer the founder of Academy of Culinary Nutrition, to talk about the journey of becoming a mother, from preconception, carrying a baby, birth to postpartum months and years. As an entrepreneur, Meghan shares the choices she had to make around business as well as taking care of her body and the relationship with her husband, to achieve a good level of joy and play and to live the life she dreamed.

Meghan also shares how to achieve a healthier life and body, she gives useful culinary tips and talks about how to get children involved in cooking and learning how to nourish their bodies. Unfortunately nowadays, children are not sufficiently educated about how to do the simplest things regarding cooking and taking care of their bodies neither how real nourishment looks, feels and tastes like; Meghan provides a solution for this with the programs offered at the Academy of Culinary Nutrition.

These are the topics you will hear in this amazing episode:

• ● Meghan shares the experience of being a new mom.
• ● The postpartum months.
• ● Releasing the expectations about the mother you thought you were going to be.
• ● Healthy at Home Program.
• ● Preparing to have a baby at home.
• ● Prepare the positive practices before the baby comes.
• ● Nourishing yourself as a woman.
• ● Focusing on what works for you.
• ● What to eat during the postpartum phase.
• ● Taking care of your physical health after giving birth.
• ● Enjoy the exercise you do and be consistent.
• ● How healthy postpartum feels like.
• ● You always have choices.
• ● Seeking quality of life.
• ● Learn to nourish your child.
• ● Teaching children how to cook and the foundations for a right nourishment.
• ● Meghan talks about the programs at the Academy of Culinary Nutrition.
• Hoping that this episode helps you understand that we don't have to make things so complicated, we can live more with way less! 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/episode43.
• Learn more about Meghan Telpner:
• Meghan Telpner is a Toronto-based best-selling author, speaker, nutritionist, and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. Her humorous, engaging and real approach to living an awesome, healthy life has garnered her a world-wide audience. Meghan's Academy of Culinary Nutrition is growing a global tribe of vibrant living advocates, and her bestselling books, UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health and The UnDiet Cookbook, are creating a revolution in how people think about their health. Meghan has been featured in Forbes, ranked as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada, and named Best Holistic Nutritionist in 2017 and 2018 with National Nutrition. Meghan lives in Toronto with her husband Josh Gitalis, a functional medicine practitioner, and their son Finley. For more visit MeghanTelpner.com.
• Free online mini training at the Academy of Culinary Nutrition
• Join the Culinary Nutrition Expert Program
• 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:
• Sleep is something that most moms struggle with and overtime impacts our health on many different levels. I used an herbal botanical tincture that is called Valericalm, it is used as a sleep aid and it helps to calm nervousness or anxiousness that might show up just before going to bed. 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.
• Meghan talked about how much fat she was consuming in those postpartum months, while still nursing. Our cognitive function really relies on fat, and this is where the Omega 3 fatty acids play a crucial role in the healthy communication happening throughout our nervous system. Genuine Health has the perfect Omega 3 for people needing a little more concentration and it is the Omega 3+ Think which helps with brain development and function. 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 job is to take care of the baby, everyone else needs to take care of you."
• "New isn ́t better and more is not always more."
• "Your children will follow your lead."
• "It is not about having the right gear, babies do not need that much."
• "The key word for exercising is consistency."
• "Anything you do for yourself, you have to enjoy it."
• "The first thing you do in the morning sets the tone for your day."
• "We can live more with way less!"
• 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 skin care, why you would choose to use an alternative skin care, something that is more holistic, organic and natural based as opposed to commercial based. This matters not only for the skin you are inhabiting but for your entire body and how this impacts your hormones, thyroid and gut among other organs.

My guest today is David Brooke who is the founder of Skin Essence, and we will dive deep into why using oils over lotions and creams can be so much more beneficial for your skin than commercial products, As well as the different things that you can use to treat the most common skin conditions and for preventive and beauty purposes, while we share our own personal stories dealing with skin issues.

What you will learn from this podcast:

• ● A better understanding of the anatomy of the skin.
• ● The differences between conventional vs. organic skin care.
• ● How to understand conventional cosmetic labels and the ingredients found on them.
• ● How chemicals and synthetic preservatives can lead to premature aging and various types of cancers/diseases.
• ● How to effectively treat acne, eczema, rosacea, skin damage and various other skin conditions using organic ingredients.
• Hoping you learn as much as I did with this very educational episode, realizing what switching to organic and holistic products can do to your health in general as well as to your skin in particular. Good quality options can be affordable for everyone, so don't hesitate to make the change if you are still using conventional products for your skincare. 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/episode42.
• Learn more about David Brooke:
• David Brooke is an international model who has worked for many high profile designers such as Giorgio Armani, Guess by Marciano, Calvin Klein, and Hugo Boss. Due to the various climate changes and endless amounts of products applied to his skin on any given day, David struggled for many years to find the best product line that could help him maintain the healthy, even skin complexion demanded by the fast paced fashion industry. After unsuccessfully trying numerous skin care products, David was referred to Skin Essence Organics, by a well-respected industry professional, and instantly noticed amazing improvements in his skin's texture and overall appearance. After successfully using Skin Essence for nearly nine years, David obtained a degree in business and has become a partner in the company. His passion for organics, dedication to chemical free living, and valuable industry insight has been a driving force, propelling Skin Essence to become an industry leader of superior organic products.
• Visit Skin Essence, enter the code JENNPIKE20 to save 20% in all your orders and also get free shipping!
• Skin Essence Organic on Instagram
• Skin Essence Organic on Facebook
• Skin Essence Booklet
• 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
• A lot of people have reached out to me asking about common concerns regarding the warmer months, being in the pool, the lake, and in the water in general, swimmer's ear is certainly a recurrent problem; in my family we use the Ear Oil from Saint Francis Herb Farm when there is any earache or discomfort after being in the water for a long period of time. An amazing tincture that can be used to relieve inflammation, pain and itchiness that can be associated with ear infections and also very recommended for people who suffer from excessive ear wax.
• 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.
• When you are feeling hungry and it is still not time for a meal, you feel a little drop in your blood sugar levels and really need something to eat, it is crucial to stock proper ammunition for yourself and one of the most efficient ways is having high quality protein bars, Fermented Vegan Bars by Genuine Health are the best, they come in 6 different flavors, just keep them at hand for these hunger outbursts! 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:
• "There is no regulation body that control the skin care industry."
• "Lots of the ingredients in conventional skin products are not meant to make your skin look better but to allow the companies to create great profit margins"
• "Read the ingredients on your skin care products."
• "The only way to have real results is to use real ingredients."
• "Your skin is your largest organ and you consume anything that comes in contact with it."
• "One of the fastest ways for something to get into your body is through your skin."
• "If you can't put it in your mouth you should not put it on your skin."
• "Oils actually get into your skin creating deeper hydration."
• "Your body doesn't create what it does not 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.

Mickey Eves works with kids, teens and families as a Growth Mindset Specialist with a focus on the power of positive and purposeful imagination, mindfulness and meditation. She has a passion for helping others to recognize and embrace their own unique gifts and talents. Mickey has a light-hearted yet effective approach to shifting one's focus from external to internal, to discover the magic that already lies within. This is where true inspiration and power live.

She is the creator of Healing Sprites, children's author and illustrator, empowerment coach for kids, teens and families and motivational speaker and educator.

How much attention are you paying to your ability to feel your way through the life that you are designing in every facet on every level?

This episode is a fun and light conversation with Mickey Eves about daring to be who you are, feeling your emotions and becoming more aware of your mind-body connection.

These are the main topics that we are covering:

• ● Mickey Eves' personal journey.
• ● Your actions model your children's behaviour, not your words.
• ● The process of working with Mickey.
• ● Helping kids to gain back their control.
• ● Connecting between thoughts and bodily sensations.
• ● Dealing with frustration and anger.
• ● Teaching children to turn their focus inward instead of outward.
• ● Which language are you using to talk to yourself?
• ● Were can parents start to work with their kids.
• ● Daily work of awareness.
• ● Mickey Eves' kids program.
• ● Mindfulness matters with Mickey Eves.
• ● Do not solve things for your kids.
• ● Helping children that have suffered concussions.
• Hoping this episode helps you to cultivate the habit of pressing pause and exploring inwards, practicing awareness daily so you can pass on that balance to your kids. 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/episode41.
• Learn more about Mickey Eves:
• Mickey Eves
• Living-onpurpose.com
• Grab your free guided audio
• Mickey Eves on Facebook
• Healingsprites 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
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• I often receive questions about bloating and digestive issues. Bitters are the best at helping with your digestion, the acid in your stomach as well as enzyme levels. The easiest way is to add half a spoon of apple cider vinegar in half a cup of water, but if you are looking for something more therapeutic, Canadian Bitters by Saint Francis Herb Farm is one you should always have close by, since you never know when you are going to eat something that can throw your system out of whack! 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.
• A different topic I often get inquiries about is how to manage sick kids in the summer months. Kids are notorious for touching everything and then bringing their hands to their mouths, it is great for their immune system but they definitely need support, what I suggest is an easy chewable child probiotic. The one I love best is from Genuine Health in partnership with Joyous Health: Advanced Gut Health Probiotics for Kids. 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:
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• Quotes:
• "You copied what has been modeled for you as a child."
• "Becoming aware of how am I thinking and how my body is responding."
• "Kids are not shown what they can do, they are told 'Don't do this'."
• "Give your frustration an outlet."
• "Teach your kids to turn their focus inward instead of externally."
• "An average of 80% of our daily thoughts are negative."
• "Kids need parents to stop trying to fix things for them."
• "What works for one of your kids might not work for another, and even something that is not working now might work later."
• 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 a special episode for me because I am inviting one of my dearest friends, Ann Green. She is a previous Canadian Olympian, the bionic woman, a warrior and also has the kindest most loving heart. She will share with us the story of the creation of a program called Brain Storm, which is dedicated to brain health and recovery. Ann will talk about the multiple concussions she suffered, her story of healing and essentially creating a rebirth, rewiring and refiring the neurological pathways.

This episode is dedicated to everyone who has had injuries, car accidents or falls which could have created hormonal consequences. For mothers, it is important to be prepared for concussions happening to our children, and to know how to read the signs and what to do at the right time.

These are the main topics addressed in this amazing episode:

• ● Ann Green talks about the 9 concussions she had suffered.
• ● Hormones are important for the health of your brain.
• ● The power of communication.
• ● Signs we should be looking for to identify a concussion.
• ● Seek health care immediately.
• ● Our entire experience of life comes through our eyes.
• ● When vision therapy is required.
• ● Oura ring it is a fabulous tool to track your heart variability.
• ● The issue of confusion.
• ● Apathy and lack of will as signs of a concussion.
• ● Irritability, depression, and moodiness happen when the brain is trying to change and grow.
• ● The disruption of sleep affects emotionally and physically.
• ● Repeating yourself over and over to a person that has had a brain injury.
• ● Using prescription drugs.
• ● Being questioned for doing too many therapies.
• ● Practicing and trying to do things to help neuroplasticity.
• ● Think positively.
• ● Rumination.
• ● Highlight the strength of the one fighting to recover.
• ● Several sensitivities can be experienced.
• ● The power of authenticity.
• ● When you feel you can't just check out.
• ● Benefits from rewording and rewiring
• ● What is Brain Storm about?
• I hope this episode gives you valuable knowledge and information about concussions, their effects, and how to treat and communicate with someone who has suffered a concussion. Also, for you to have the certainty that you can build your brain even stronger after a concussion. 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/episode40.
• Learn more about Ann Green:
• Ann Green is a prolific yoga teacher and educator, founder of SHiNE OM Yoga Teacher Education, and owner of BLiSS Ann Green Yoga Studios in Ontario, Canada. She believes in the importance of play + balance, in the upward spiral of joy and in the deep connection nature instills. Her teaching is built upon progressive yoga education and is founded in the long serving traditions of yoga, modern fitness + anatomy inspired alignment with a tender, playful approach. Ann has a passion for making your mess your message! Using self regulation techniques such as: yoga, breath awareness, meditation, movement, mobility, inspiration, nutrition and innovation to light the way.
• Ann founded BRAIN.STORM. So personally and deeply affected in this area, as a brain injury thriver, she created a safe place to gather in community where skills, tools and support are offered complimentary. This pioneering and foundational program of Building A Blissful Brain is her passion project. Supporting care takers and people navigating concussion management, recovery and MTBI. Ann lives just north of Toronto and is ignited by a life of love and caring shared with her son and husband, and her sweet chocolate lab, Cali.
• Ann Green Yoga
• Visit Shineology
• Shineologist on Instagram
• Ann Green, Shineologist 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
• For women that have a really heavy menstrual flow or very long cycles, there is a wonderful tincture called the Capsella Combo from Saint Francis Herb Farm, start taking it 10 days before the beginning of your menstrual flow, 1 to 2 milliliters 3 times a day, and during your menstrual cycle you can do some acute dosing (60 drops every 3 hours). It is important that you follow this protocol consistently for 3 months to create the changes you are looking for. You can order through Pure Feast, use the promo code JENNPIKE and save 10% off all of your purchases. Create a more simple life with Saint Francis Herb Farm products!
• Now that we are coming into the summer, you know that you need to be drinking more water, a great way to add flavor as well as collagen is with Genuine Health Clean Collagen lemon lime flavor, only one scoop will give you 10 grams of collagen and protein for your system. Which is great for the lining of your stomach, your hair, skin and nails. It is also going to help with you bones and joints. 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:
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• 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:
• "In a severe case of concussion there might be massive anger and irritation."
• "Exhaustion and tiredness are signs of concussions."
• "Our entire experience of life comes through our eyes."
• "When you know what you know you can't unknow it."
• "You need to sleep uninterrupted when you just have a concussion."
• "Highlight the things that are positive around the lives of a person that has suffered a concussion."
• "In Canada 1.8 million people are affected by concussions every year"
• "Women are primarily getting concussions."
• 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 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
• 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."
• 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
• 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.