The Superwoman Code

One of the first things that gets tested when we feel tired, off, anxious, overwhelmed or feel like our hormones are out of balance we always like to look at the thyroid.

When it comes to the thyroid, we use your thyroid as a canary in the coal mine when it comes to your hormones. Why? Because your thyroid responds to the environment in your body.

Today's episode is all about your thyroid. How you should be testing for it, what an optimal range should look like and why your thyroid can change in response to stress.

Enjoy Superwoman!

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Todays episode is sponsored by the Nova Scotia Government. Today I'm asking you, as part of our team of 971,000, to work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Online self-assessments are available HERE. PCR testing is also available if you have no symptoms. As my 7 year old says, teamwork makes the dream work. Let's do this.

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Special Thanks ToProduction: Ben Connolly Supported by Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc

It's true. Women have a higher risk of experiencing burnout before men.

There.

I said it.

Tune into this episode to hear me talk about why this happens, what you can do about it, and why you should care about your burnout tipping points.

Until next week, Superwoman!

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Todays episode is sponsored by the Nova Scotia Government. Today I'm asking you, as part of our team of 971,000, to work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Online self-assessments are available HERE (and are SO easy to fill out and book a time for testing!) and anyone living in HRM between the ages of 18-35 can volunteer to have a COVID test completed to help slow the spread in our province. As my 6 year old says, teamwork makes the dream work. Let's do this.

The Goods:Full Shownotes Get On The Clinic Waitlist Subscribe to The Superwoman Code Email List Follow @drashleymargeson on Instagram

Special Thanks ToProduction: Ben Connolly Supported by Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc

When it comes to understanding what's supposed to happen during a PAP smear, why they're important and the science behind HPV there's no better person to chat with than your friendly neighbourhood Medical Doctor, Natasha Harlow.

Dr. Harlow is a family practice doctor in Halifax, NS and she joins on the podcast today to chat all about screening health exams, why we do them, and how she works with the women in her office to support their health.

Thanks for joining us on the podcast Dr. H!

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Todays episode is sponsored by the Nova Scotia Government. Today I'm asking you, as part of our team of 971,000, to work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Online self-assessments are available HERE (and are SO easy to fill out and book a time for testing!) and anyone living in HRM between the ages of 18-35 can volunteer to have a COVID test completed to help slow the spread in our province. As my 6 year old says, teamwork makes the dream work. Let's do this.

The Goods:Full Shownotes Book Now Subscribe to The Superwoman Code Email List Follow @drashleymargeson on Instagram To find out more about the work that Doctors NS does, follow them here

Special Thanks ToProduction: Ben Connolly Supported by Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc

My goal for 2021 isn't really a goal. It's not a word either.

It's an idea that maybe I should take a little bit of learning from 2020 and go forward with a new idea. A new idea that encompasses less rush and more rhythm, less noise and more calm, less fake and more real, and less fear and more community.

This year, Less Is More.

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Todays episode is sponsored by the Nova Scotia Government. Today I'm asking you, as part of our team of 971,000, to work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Online self-assessments are available HERE (and are SO easy to fill out and book a time for testing!) and anyone living in HRM between the ages of 18-35 can volunteer to have a COVID test completed to help slow the spread in our province. As my 6 year old says, teamwork makes the dream work. Let's do this.

The Goods:Full Shownotes Book Now Subscribe to The Superwoman Code Email List Follow @drashleymargeson on Instagram

Special Thanks ToProduction: Ben Connolly Supported by Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc

Have you ever wondered why, when you were studying for exams, that you always managed to get sick exactl 24-48 hours after your last exam finished? Or why, a few years later now, you manage to get sick after Christmas, Hanukkah, Vacation, March Break, Easter or any holiday/vacation you might choose to take?

Our cortisol response and immune levels have a lot to do with it.

On today's episode, I'm going to explain to you how our stress response impacts our immune system, and how chronic stress versus acute stress are at play in this balance.

On today's episode we cover: The anti-inflammatory effect of cortisol and stress How cortisol and stress affect our immune system How a pathogen gets into our system How to reduce our adrenaline output without crashing our system

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Todays episode is sponsored by the Nova Scotia Government. Today I'm asking you, as part of our team of 971,000, to work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Online self-assessments are available HERE (and are SO easy to fill out and book a time for testing!) and anyone living in HRM between the ages of 18-35 can volunteer to have a COVID test completed to help slow the spread in our province. As my 6 year old says, teamwork makes the dream work. Let's do this.

The Goods:Full Shownotes Book Now Subscribe to The Superwoman Code Email List Follow @drashleymargeson on Instagram

Special Thanks ToProduction: Ben Connolly Supported by Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc

It's time to pretend that we're getting on a flight and flying across the ocean to Denmark (hi Kristen!) as we dive into the science behind coziness, comfort and the Danish idea of Hygge.

This year, social distancing and lockdowns are making winter a little... isolating. Luckily, we've got some serious science to back us up about how to thrive this winter.

A good book, minimizing screens and all the throw blankets that Chapters Indigo has in stock aren't exactly the base of Hygge, but they can help. This episode, though, is dedicated to supporting our serotonin and oxytocin levels. And creating connection without necessarily needing to be staring at a screen.

So many options. So much science.

Also, I rambled a little bit. Thanks for indulging ;)

Todays episode is sponsored by the Nova Scotia Government. Today I'm asking you, as part of our team of 971,000, to work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Online self-assessments are available HERE (and are SO easy to fill out and book a time for testing!) and anyone living in NS can now asymptomatically test to help slow the spread in our province. Appointments are required for the testing and can be booked until Dec. 13 by using the online assessment tooland choosing the asymptomatic option.

The Goods:Full Shownotes Book Now Subscribe to The Superwoman Code Email List Follow @drashleymargeson on Instagram

Special Thanks ToProduction: Ben Connolly Supported by Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc

When it comes to PR, there is no better person to talk with than Crystal Richard. And when it comes to telling a story that resonates there is no-one I'd rather listen to than her. Ok. I'm a little biased... she's the person who helps me get this message out into the world!

Her belief? That every thing you do has to be authentic.

Listen in as she and I discuss authenticity on social media, what building a brand looks like when you're building it from the heart and how she believes small businesses are the heart of the economy.

Plus, you'll get to hear about the launch of Digital PR School - the no fuss way to land dreamy media coverage for your small business or side-hustle. Learn more at www.crystalrichard.com and save 15% off your purchase with the promo code SUPERWOMAN.

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Follow @crystalrichard_co on Instagram Sign Up For Digital PR School Here

Special Thanks ToProduction: Ben Connolly Supported by Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc

What if we got the idea of self care wrong?

What is self care isn't about spa days, and buying candles and cozy robes and a glass of wine? What if self care was supposed to be about time, and contentment, and asking for help, and being paid a fair and living wage?

What if self care wasn't supposed to be something that was whitewashed and purchased?

What if it was a fundamental change in how we support our needs?

Today, on the podcast, I'm diving into what self care SHOULD mean, and how we can support ourselves in times of higher output.

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Todays episode is sponsored by the Nova Scotia Government. Today I'm asking you, as part of our team of 971,000, to work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Online self-assessments are available HERE (and are SO easy to fill out and book a time for testing!) and anyone living in HRM between the ages of 18-35 can volunteer to have a COVID test completed to help slow the spread in our province. As my 6 year old says, teamwork makes the dream work. Let's do this.

The Goods:Full Shownotes Get On The Clinic Waitlist Subscribe to The Superwoman Code Email List Follow @drashleymargeson on Instagram

Special Thanks ToProduction: Ben Connolly Supported by Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc

Do your bowel movements change around your period?

Do you experience constipation in the few days before your period, followed by the most amazing diarrhea you've ever experienced the day your period starts?

Period poops are a real thing. And the cause? Prostaglandins, and... your period itself.

Tune in for all the facts you never knew you wanted to know about how your periods affect your bowels on this episode.

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Special Thanks ToProduction: Ben Connolly Supported by Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc

90% of women have our lives disrupted by menstrual symptoms every month. Taught to believe it's "just part of being a woman," we mask the pain with toxic drugs, alter our hormones with synthetic birth control, or cancel our plans and simply suffer.

None of this is normal, and it ends now.

That's the belief behind the company, Elix.

Listen in on our interview with co-founder of Elix, Dr. Nicole Glathe (DAOM LAc DiplOM) as she discusses the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine, how Elix takes hormone health to the next level and how to understand your hormones.

I promise, you'll learn something on this episode, and it will change your world.

The Goods:Full Shownotes Get On The Clinic Waitlist Subscribe to The Superwoman Code Email List Follow @drashleymargeson on Instagram

Special Thanks ToProduction: Ben Connolly Supported by Cornerstone Naturopathic Inc