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The Epiphany That Changes Everything

What if the key to breaking bad habits isn't about willpower—but about understanding the emotional triggers that drive them? In this game-changing episode, our host Janelle connects the dots between habit formation and emotional awareness in a way that could revolutionize how you approach personal change.

The Missing Piece of the Habit Loop

• Why identifying your "cue" has felt so elusive
• The emotional truth behind every trigger
• How to decode what you're really feeling in the moment

Beyond Surface-Level Self-Talk

• Why generic affirmations often fall flat
• The specific language your brain needs to hear
• How to make "I am" statements actually stick

The Present Moment Power

• Breaking free from past-future "glitching"
• Why there's no future without present action
• Practical techniques for staying grounded in the now

"The future is now that you are in it. The decisions you make today will make you be a better version of yourself."

From nail-biting to major life changes, this episode breaks down how small shifts in emotional awareness can create massive transformations. Janelle shares her own journey with sobriety and how understanding emotional cues became the foundation for lasting change.

Special Guest Mention:

Insights from Gary Zukav on recognizing the "frightened part" of your personality and transforming it through compassionate self-awareness.

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EPISODE OVERVIEW

In this special two-part episode, Janelle explores the powerful concept of becoming your own cheerleader through the journey of personal transformation. The first part dives into shifting your mindset around change, while the second part (recorded in her car during a rainstorm - excuse the audio quality!) takes the conversation deeper into staying present during the process.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

Part One: Stepping Into Your Unlimitedness

• Why approaching change with self-compassion transforms results
• The critical difference between hope and faith in your journey
• How viewing your "yesterday self" as your cheerleader creates powerful momentum
• Building trust with yourself through small, consistent actions
• Why self-forgiveness is essential before real transformation can begin

Part Two: The Power of Presence

• How to recognize when you're stuck in the past (guilt, shame, regret)
• Signs you're living in the future (anxiety, "what if" thinking, fear)
• The concept of "glitching" - what happens when you're not present
• Breaking free from the "if/then" stories holding you back
• Experiencing clarity, acceptance, joy and gratitude through presence

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QUOTABLE MOMENTS:

"Your yesterday you becomes your cheerleader for your today, and your today you becomes your cheerleader for your tomorrow."

"We forget to love ourselves in the process of change, and we forget to forgive ourselves in the mistakes that we made."

"When you're constantly glitching between past and future, you miss the little moments happening right now."

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LISTENER INVITATION:

Janelle invites listeners to notice when they're "glitching" out of the present moment and practice coming back to now. What small victories are you missing by focusing only on past failures or future worries?

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who could benefit from becoming their own cheerleader. Janelle would love to hear your biggest takeaways and what changes you're planning to implement in your life!

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Join host Janelle as she welcomes back gut health expert Ninu Lammens for a fascinating deep dive into the intricate connections between our gut health, mental wellbeing, and overall vitality.

• Children's Gut Health: Discover why babies are born with a leaky gut by design, and the critical timeline for introducing solids that can impact their lifetime of health

• Birth Methods & Gut Microbiome: Learn how birth methods influence a child's microbiome development and why C-section babies may need extra gut support

• Food Sensitivities Explained: Nina reveals the surprising truth about food sensitivities – it's often not the food that's the problem!

• The Gluten Connection: Understand gluten's unexpected role in gut permeability and why removing it alone isn't always enough

• Mental Health & Your Gut: Explore the fascinating connection between gut bacteria and the production of critical neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine

• Screen Time & Dopamine: How modern technology may be hijacking our children's natural reward systems and what we can do about it

• Raising Resilient Kids: Practical tips for helping children develop body awareness and healthy relationships with food

This episode offers eye-opening insights into why eczema, anxiety, ADHD and other modern health challenges might have roots in gut health, with actionable advice for the whole family. Don't miss Janelle's personal update on her own gut healing journey with Ninu's program @wellnesstogreatness !

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In this revealing Part 2 episode, gut health specialist and nurse Ninu Lammens pulls back the curtain on why seemingly unrelated stressors and hormonal imbalances are silently intensifying your perimenopause symptoms—and what you can actually do about it.

Your Hormonal Foundation – Discover how understanding your hormone cycle BEFORE 40 can dramatically change your perimenopause journey

The Gut-Hormone Connection – Ninu reveals how leaky gut syndrome isn't just digestive discomfort—it's the hidden amplifier making your hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia and more significantly worse

Mystery Food Sensitivities – Why are you suddenly reacting to foods you've eaten your whole life? Learn the science behind why food sensitivities emerge and intensify with age

Autoimmune Triggers Exposed – Uncover the surprising connection between hormonal shifts and those "unexplainable" autoimmune flare-ups, eczema outbreaks, and chronic inflammation

The Heartburn Mystery – Why women become significantly more prone to GERD and acid reflux during perimenopause

H. Pylori's Secret Role – The shocking impact this common bacteria has on hormonal balance and how it could be sabotaging your health without your knowledge

Estrobolome Essentials – Explore the critical gut bacteria community that regulates estrogen—and why it get irregulated in peri-menopause.

Join us for this conversation that countless women have called "the missing piece I've been searching for in my health puzzle." Your future self will thank you.

Listen now to transform your understanding of your body's signals and reclaim control of your hormonal health.

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In this eye-opening episode, host Janelle welcomes Ninu, a registered nurse turned gut health specialist, to discuss the critical connection between gut health and overall wellness.

Ninu shares her personal journey from conventional healthcare to functional medicine after experiencing her own health crisis following the birth of her second child. Despite having access to top medical specialists, she found herself frustrated by the lack of answers and solutions within the traditional healthcare system.

Together, they explore:

• Why our current healthcare system excels at acute care but often falls short with chronic conditions
• The surprising connection between gut health and seemingly unrelated issues like hormonal imbalance, skin problems, and mental health
• How sleep deprivation and stress can derail your gut health and trigger cascading health problems
• The limitations of the "siloed" approach to medicine that treats symptoms rather than root causes

This conversation sets the stage for a multi-part series on gut health, addressing how it affects women at different life stages from their 20s through their 50s, teenagers, and even children.

If you've been struggling with unexplained symptoms, feeling dismissed by medical professionals, or simply curious about how gut health might be affecting your overall wellbeing, this episode provides valuable insights and hope for a more integrated approach to health.

Tune in for Part 2 this Wednesday to dive deeper into hormonal imbalances, what "normal" should actually feel like, and why we shouldn't accept discomfort as inevitable.

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• This episode builds on the previous discussion about reprogramming our brain through positive self-talk, adding fascinating new dimensions:

• Brain-Gut Connection: Introduces the concept of the enteric nervous system (ENS) or our "second brain"
• Vagus Nerve Communication: Reveals that nerve signals travel from gut to brain (not as much brain to gut as we thought)
• The Programming Chain: Programming → Beliefs → Attitudes → Feelings → Actions → Results
• Trust Building: Techniques on how to build self-trust
• Perspective Shifting: Shares a personal story about turning around a chaotic day through gratitude
• Belief vs. Faith: Explores the distinction between the two, one being internal and other external.

A multi-part series featuring a registered nurse and gut health specialist discussing how our gut health impacts:

• Hormones
• Mood
• Immune system
• Weight management
• Mental health conditions

This episode bridges psychological techniques with emerging science about our body's "second brain," suggesting that positive self-talk might be just one piece of the wellness puzzle. Also, persistent difficulty with positive self-talk might be linked to gut health imbalances.

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More information on the Vagus Nerve, check this pubmed article here.

Janelle dives into the transformative power of self-talk, sharing insights from the book "What to Say When You Talk to Yourself." Discover how the words you whisper to yourself shape your entire reality:

• Learn why clearing out negative thoughts isn't enough (and what happens when you don't replace them!)
• Explore the 5 levels of self-talk, from the most harmful to the most empowering
• Understand the fascinating progression: programming → beliefs → attitudes → behaviours → actions → results
• Pick up practical techniques to reprogram your mind for success
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Janelle shares her personal journey with self-talk techniques over 15 years, including honest reflections about her own struggles with implementation.

Don't miss the teaser for next week's episode diving deeper into faith, belief, and how they influence our internal programming!

Ready to transform how you speak to yourself? This episode provides the framework to start making powerful changes today.

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This episode explores the important distinction between being selfish and selfless, with a particular focus on how women often prioritize others' needs over their own. The host shares personal insights about finding balance and why taking time for yourself isn't selfish but necessary for showing up authentically for others.

What to expect from this episode:

• Reframing "selfish" acts as necessary self-care
• The surprising benefits of structure and routine
• Building self-trust through small daily commitments
• The connection between self-care and showing up better for others

Some of the takeaways you may get from this episode:

• Simple strategies for creating morning rituals
• How to establish routines that provide freedom rather than restriction
• Practical approaches to positive self-talk
• The importance of making and keeping promises to yourself

Join the Conversation:

Share your feedback on this episode!

What small self-care practices have made the biggest difference in your life?

How do you balance caring for yourself and caring for others?

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Join us for this enlightening conversation that expands our understanding of chiropractic care and its role in supporting families' wellbeing! Dr. Teasdale shares her expertise and passion for helping patients of all ages achieve optimal health through proper spinal care that goes beyond the traditional "Snap-Crackle-Pop".

Episode Highlights:

• Meet Dr. Jennifer Teasdale - an accomplished chiropractor and mother with a unique approach to care
• Discover the importance of chiropractic treatment from infancy through adulthood
• Learn how chiropractic care can specifically benefit babies and children
• Debunk common misconceptions about chiropractic treatment (beyond the "snap, crackle, pop")
• Explore how chiropractic care fits into your family's holistic health and wellness routine
• Understand how chiropractic treatment can help busy parents manage their health challenges

FIND Jenn here:

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Milestones; the progression of children's development.

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In this episode, we'll recap what a Habit Loop is and how our cravings develop from these habits. Then we'll discuss how to replace routines to achieve equal rewards, and most importantly, what is triggering us to engage in these negative habit(s)?

I'll be sharing concrete steps on how to identify the trigger (AKA "cue"), so you can start implementing these simple strategies today!

Change starts with just one thing. One drop creates a rippling effect that flows into other areas of your life, leading to long-lasting transformation. Let's break these habits together!

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BOOK: The Power of Habits by Charles Durhigg

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