In episode #53, Joanne speaks with her friend, Krista Watson.

Krista has had an incredible health journey and shares:

• Her lifelong battle with digestive issues, leading to a diagnosis of Crohn's & Colitis in 2012.
• How despite heavy medication, her condition worsened and in 2013 she underwent surgery to remove over 3 ft of her bowel.
• What she was feeling after the surgery failed within 3 months & her Crohn's flared (resulting in her being put on even heavier drugs with more intense side effects.)
• As if extreme digestive issues weren't enough, Krista shares how her health began to further deteriorate as she simultaneously began to experience debilitating headaches, confusion & an inability to think + perform daily tasks.
• The day in January, 2017 when she was formally diagnosed with a brain tumour.
• What it's like to undergo brain surgery & how the diagnosis was the wake up call she needed in order to take responsibility + control of her health.
• The many lifestyle & dietary changes Krista made along her road to recovery.
• The importance of having a strong support system & how her husband, Darren + the backing of family/friends was instrumental in her healing journey.
• The unexpected benefits of changing her lifestyle, including weight loss (which was never the initial goal.) Krista and her husband have now EACH lost over 120 lbs!

This is a super inspiring episode & you'll love hearing Krista's full story of healing & transformation!

To connect with Krista, you can reach out to her on Facebook or Instagram:

• https://www.facebook.com/krista.cooneywatson
• https://www.instagram.com/kristawatson123/

In episode #52, we're winding down summer talking about:

• How phones and electronic devices are changing the human skeleton.
• The physical affects of space travel and challenges astronauts face upon return to earth.
• The impact of social media on youth.
• Why ages doesn't have to equal poor/declining health.
• The pharmaceutical ties to med schools and the potential role it played in the opiod epidemic.
• The benefits of allowing your kids to be bored and entertain themselves.
• + so much more!!

In this episode, Joanne and Krishn open up about the recent loss of their baby towards the end of the first trimester, touching on:

• The many physical changes and emotional effects of experiencing a miscarriage.
• Reasons many families grieve in silence.
• The importance of couples coming together and openly communicating during difficult times.
• Why its imperative to honour and acknowledge the pain that comes with a loss at any stage of pregnancy.
• Telling our 4 year old about the loss.
• Getting out of the comparison trap in order to heal your own heart.
• Why distancing yourself from social media can be best fro your mental health in difficult times.
• The role of struggle in growing as a person.
• Finding healthy coping mechanisms to assist in healing.

In episode #50 of the Tipping Point Nutrition Podcast, Joanne and Krishn are discussing:

• Mark Hyman's recent docu-series, Broken Brain 2
• Genetically Engineered Salmon and Fish Fraud
• The Healing Power of Tears + more!

Resources:

The Healing Power of Tears

Fanshawe College Class Uncovers Fish Fraud After Testing

Minister Approves First Commercial GM Fish Factory

Broken Brain 2

In episode #49 Joanne & Krishn catch up on a variety of topics including:

- The importance of balance and proprioception (our sense of self-movement and body position.)

- The body and brain's need for movement and how crappy movement patterns affect quality of life.

- How Centurians  in 'Blue Zones' live differently than in the west.

+ More!

In episode #48 we're diving into:

Good news stories - the social media #trashtag challenge & the CEO of Qantas Airlines response to a 10 year old wanting advice for starting his own airline.

The documentary STINK! and the latest news regarding Johnson & Johnson + Claires products contaminated with asbestos.

The importance of being your own advocate & lab testing.

Overhaul of Ontario's math curiculum and the need to go 'back to the basics' in many aspects of education.

+ so much more! Resources:

• STINK! Movie
• US Regulators Warn of Asbestos in Claire's Makeup
• Johnson & Johnson to Pay $29 Million in Cancer CaseOntario Math Curiculum Goes Back to Basics

In episode #47 we're talking:

• Marie Kondo + how clutter affects productivity, stress levels and overall mindset.
• The importance of kids being involved in household activities such as tidying up, prepping meals etc.
• How our childhood influences/experiences affect our financial blueprints and beliefs around money (even if we don't think they have.)
• Our need for social connection and why in a world where we're 'connected' more than ever before, we're the loneliest we've ever been.

Resources:

• Clutter is a trigger of stress and anxiety
• Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, T. Harv Eker
• War of Art, Steven Pressfield

In episode #46, Krishn & Joanne discuss a range of topics including:

• The importance of phytonutrients & biodiversity in food.
• Recent lawsuits involving unethical practices used by Perdue Pharma and Insys that helped to fuel North America's opioid crisis.

Resources:

• Eating on the Wild Side, Jo Robinson
• Oxycontin Family Made Billions On Opioid As Crisis Raged, CTV
• The Opioid Crisis Hit Barrie Ont With A Painful Shock, Globe & Mail

In episode #45 Krishn & Joanne discuss:

• The documentary, 'Root Cause' + the connection between oral health & chronic disease.
• Why quality supplements matter.
• How canola oil is produced + why you need to avoid it.
• Joanne's experience and overall thoughts on the celery juice trend.
• The growing number of people demanding oversight and changes to the way medical devices/implants are tested, regulated and approved.

In episode #44, Joanne and Krishn are catching up on recent health news including:

• Health Canada's decision to uphold approval of glyphosate (despite revelations of the Monsanto Papers.)
• How Cleveland Hospitals found delaying baths for newborns significantly increases breast feeding rates.
• The recent update to the Canada Food Guide.
• Why some hospitals are revamping hospital food and medical schools are incorporating cooking lessons into the curriculum.
• + More!

Resources mentioned throughout show:

• Health Canada Upholds Decision to Keep Glyphosate Products On the Market
• Tipping Point Nutrition Glyphosate Post
• Friends of the Earth Canada - Presse Conference Details Discussing Monsanto Papers
• Canada Food Guide Changes
• Breastfeeding Rates Rise if Newborns Bath Delayed
• How Bringing Room Service to Hospitals Can Help Patients Heal