Healing with it: Recent Episodes
Kirsten Vandenheuvel - NMS3
I'm Kirsten Vandenheuvel, a naturopathic medical student with a passion for mental health and all things wellness. I believe the best way to heal is to get real, honest and open while connecting with others. Join me for authentic conversations about health, wellness and lifestyle that come from my personal experiences as well as education.
In this episode Kirsten speaks on her personal experience with chronic acne and how she used natural treatments to heal her acne and reduce her acne scars.
In this episode you will learn:
- Kirsten's personal journey with acne, including what caused it
- Lifestyle changes, supplements and treatments Kirsten used to treat her acne
- How Kirsten reduced her acne scarring significantly in 6 months time
For more of me
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In this episode Kirsten speaks on why you should rethink your new years resolutions and how you can actually be successful with your goals.
In this episode you will learn:
- Why Kirsten dislikes new years resolutions
- How new years resolutions often lead to unsuccessful goals
- How you can make healthy living enjoyable
- How to create intentional goals that are actually successful
For more of me
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Youtube channel: Naturally Kirsten
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In this episode Kirsten speaks on her experience with writing NPLEX 2 and how you can best prepare yourself to take the exam.
In this episode you will learn:
- When to start studying for NPLEX 2
- Kirsten's favourite resources for NPLEX 2
- How to include self care in your study schedule
- Kirsten's best tips for the exam
- Comparisons between NPLEX 2 and CONO 2
Plus more!
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In this episode Kirsten speaks on her experience with writing NPLEX 2 and how you can best prepare yourself to take the exam.
In this episode you will learn:
- What Kirsten's NPLEX 2 exam experience was like
- What passing NPLEX 2 will get you
- If writing NPLEX 2 is for you
- What the NPLEX 2 electives are and who should write them
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For more of me
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Youtube channel: Naturally Kirsten
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https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
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In this episode, we delve into the profound journey of emotional trauma healing. Kirsten is joined by special guest, Skylar Sustin, an emotion and trauma release coach, to explore the steps, strategies, and insights to help individuals heal from emotional wounds.
We'll uncover the roots of emotional trauma, the profound impact it can have on our lives, and how it manifests in our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Learn more about Skylar:
- Instagram
- Website
For more of me
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Youtube channel: Naturally Kirsten
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Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
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Transition music credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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In this episode Kirsten interviews Max, the founder of Aqua Omega.
What you'll learn:
- How Aqua Omega came to be.
- How omega-3s interact with the brain and promote emotional well-being.
- Factors that differentiate high-quality omega products from poor-quality ones.
- How to select the right omega-3 product for anxiety.
Check out Aqua Omega's products here
For more of me
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Youtube channel: Naturally Kirsten
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Intro/outro music credits:
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter
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Transition music credits:
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In this episode Kirsten reflects on the importance of appreciating the transitional periods in your life.
In this episode you will learn:
- Why reflecting on your accomplishments during transitional periods is so important
- Kirsten's recent life transitions
Thanks to todays sponsor The Healthy Hormone Club
Find their free masterclass here:
www.freehormoneclass.com/healing
For more of me
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In this episode Kirsten addresses the topic of taking accountability in your day to day life.
Sometimes we might actually be a large contributor to the stressors and frustrations in your every day life.
In this episode you will learn:
- The importance of taking accountability for your daily stressors
- How you can confront stressful work and relationship communication issues
- How to reduce unnecessary notifications
Thanks to todays sponsor (my first every podcast sponsor!)
Find their free masterclass here:
www.freehormoneclass.com/healing
For more of me
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Youtube channel: Naturally Kirsten
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Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Transition music credits:
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In this episode, Kirsten speaks on how she passed her naturopathic board exam (NPLEX 1) after failing it the first time.
You will learn:
- How I passed my NPLEX 1 exam
- How I navigated failing the first time I wrote
- What I learned from failing
- How I studied the first time vs second time
For more of me
Wellness insta @naturallykirsten
Podcast insta @healingwithitpodcast
Youtube channel: Naturally Kirsten
Send your questions or reviews to our email:
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In this episode, kirsten interviews Dr. Khadijah, a naturopathic aesthetician who focuses on treating skin from the inside out. Get ready to hear all about holistic skin care including common acne triggers, natural approaches to treating acne and the treatments she offers.
We also dive into the topics of imposter syndrome and Dr. Khadijah's experiences in naturopathic medical school. Plus we discover what it was like for Dr. Khadijah going back to school to become a clinical aesthetician after naturopathic medical school.
Follow Dr. Khadijah on instagram @aheartfulife to learn all things wellness and holistic skincare. Plus check out her small business The Wild Heart!
For more of me
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In this episode, Kirsten talks about her journey into naturopathic medicine, including the steps it took to get there and the experiences she's had over the past 3 years.
Kirsten speaks about navigating her mental health issues while in medical school and how she's learned to cope with them.
For more of me
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In this solo episode Kirsten speaks on how to make the transition into the colder seasons easier.
You will learn:
- What the the season of fall is about according to traditional Chinese medicine
- How to create a new routine for fall
- What foods to eat more of in the colder seasons
- Kirsten's personal change of season routine
- And more!
For more of me
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Youtube channel: Naturally Kirsten
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In this solo episode, Kirsten speaks about why it's important to spend time alone. Get ready to dive into some of Kirsten's personal experiences with her own anxiety around being alone and the empowerment this has brought to the surface.
Learn:
- Why you should spend more time alone
- How being alone improves your relationship with others
- Personal reflections around the fear of being alone
For more of me
Wellness insta @naturallykirsten
Podcast insta @healingwithitpodcast
Youtube channel: Naturally Kirsten
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In this episode, Kirsten and Sydne speak on all things love languages.
Learn:
- What the 5 love languages are
- How to find out what your love languages are
- How you can use love languages in your relationship with others
- How you can use love languages in your relationship with yourself
- How we personally use love languages in our daily life
Follow Sydne on insta @themindshaven
For more of me
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In this episode Kirsten interviews Anika Kawamura, an accredited music therapist and bestie to Kirsten.
We cover all things music therapy including:
- What is music therapy?
- How to become a music therapist.
- Where does music therapy get used?
- How music therapy can benefit mental health.
- Real life application of music therapy that you can do yourself.
This is a very unique episode that you don't want to miss. Anika offers a very interesting perspective from her experience working in long term care homes as well as in palliative care.
Get cozy and listen in!
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In this episode Kirsten is joined by her roommate and bestie Sydne. Tune in to hear their perspectives on friendship, navigating the difficulties of being homesick and learning to be okay with just being okay.
Learn some of the healthy coping mechanisms they use when anxiety strikes and how they offer support to one another while living away from home.
Follow Sydne on insta @themindshaven
For more of me
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In this episode Kirsten speaks on the realities of a busy life and how she navigates her anxiety and emotions surrounding this. Between starting as a naturopathic clinical intern and seeing patients to moving back to Toronto and moving apartments, life has felt like a lot. Join Kirsten for this authentic conversation and learn how to move through the challenges of life while taking care of your mental health.
You can book an online naturopathic appointment with Kirsten under a licensed naturopathic doctor here (Ontario residents only): https://rsnc.janeapp.com/locations/robert-schad-naturopathic-clinic/book#/discipline/13/treatment/607
For in person appointments please call the RSNC at: (416) 639-2459 and ask to be booked in with Kirsten (Ontario residents only)
For more of me
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In this episode Kirsten speaks with Dr. Shahana Alibhai, a professional Speaker, family physician and mental health expert. We cover all things emotional intelligence and emotional literacy including easy steps on how you can implement it into your own day to day life.
Find Dr. Shahana Alibhai, on instagram @thedrshahana and give her a follow!
In this episode Kirsten speaks with Shannon of Be Well with Shan, a holistic nutritionist with a passion for helping those with chronic bloating and digestive issues. We cover all bloating, SIBO and digestion including why someone may be experiencing chronic bloating and how to live bloat free.
Find Shannon on instagram @bewellwithshan and let her know that you were referred from the HWI podcast to get a $100 discount of her 1:1 12 week package (The Gut Freedom Formula) until June 7, 2022!
For more of me
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Youtube channel: Naturally Kirsten
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In this episode Kirsten speaks with Myles Farmer, one of the cofounders of the breathwork app and social club Othership. We cover all things cold water therapy and sauna therapy including the benefits, the physical and mental impact and how you can get started!
Make sure to follow Othership on Instagram @Othership and to check out their website to learn all about the physical location!
For more of me
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Podcast insta @healingwithitpodcast
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In this episode Kirsten speaks with Emily Bent, one of the cofounders of the breathwork app and social club Othership. We cover all things breathwork including the benefits, the physical and mental impact and how you can get started!
Make sure to follow Othership on Instagram @Othership and to check out their website to learn all about the physical location!
For more of me
Wellness insta @naturallykirsten
Podcast insta @healingwithitpodcast
Youtube channel: Naturally Kirsten
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In this episode Kirsten dives into the common misconceptions about happiness and what it takes to truly be happy.
If you've been searching for happiness or feeling like something is missing in your life, this episode is for you.
For more of me
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In this episode Kirsten covers the power of being an introvert and how you can use your silence to your advantage.
Have you ever felt guilty, ashamed or boring for being an introverted individual? Being an introvert is often made out to be a negative trait but what if I told you there is also so much power to this part of who you are? Stay tuned if you want to learn how you can use this to your advantage as well as what an extrovert can learn from an introvert.
For more of me
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In this episode we cover the importance of compassion and how to live a more compassionate life.
Compassion can help you live a happier and less stressful life but it's not always so easy to do. That's why Kirsten has created this episode including all you need to know about compassion. Stay tuned if you want to learn how you can become more compassionate as well as some valuable exercises you can use to strengthen this skill.
For more of me
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Feeling anxious is more common in today's world than ever before which can lead to a lot of unwanted experiences. In today's episode I cover the reasons why we might be feeling heightened anxiety as well as healthy ways we can cope with this. Each episode contains powerful information to help deal with your health and live with greater quality of life.
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On today's episode I talk about how we can reframe the new year and focus on reflecting on the past year rather than setting new goals.
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Hi everyone,
thank you so much for listening to my first ever podcast! I am so excited to be starting this journey and am so grateful for your support. If you have any questions, feel free to head to my Instagram and send me a message.
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