The Joyous Health Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Joyous Health Podcast is here to bring a dose of joy to your day, maybe a few laughs and some healthy inspiration as we explore food and nutrition, well-being, beauty, family and entrepreneurship. Hosted by the husband and wife team behind the internationally recognized health and wellness brand, Joyous Health — Joy McCarthy, a holistic nutritionist and two-time bestselling author and Walker Jordan, an entrepreneur, photographer and pizza-coffee-car-lover.
In this episode of the Joyous Health podcast, host Joy McCarthy sits down with Amber Romaniuk, an emotional eating, digestive, and hormone expert. Amber shares her personal journey of overcoming binge eating from gaining and losing over 1000lbs and spending over $50,000 on binge foods. She offers valuable strategies for breaking the cycle.
From addressing emotional triggers to implementing self-care practices, this conversation provides valuable insights for those struggling with binge eating. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between hormones, emotions, and food, and discover how to cultivate body confidence and optimal health.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00:37] Emotional eating and hormones.
[00:10:09] Triggers for binge eating.
[00:14:37] Emotional healing and sugar addiction.
[00:24:35] Binge eating and overeating.
[00:27:53] Signs of triggering binge eating.
[00:31:08] Breaking certain unhealthy habits with children.
[00:33:19] Setting good eating habits.
[00:37:38] Hormones and binge eating.
[00:40:10] Overcoming guilt and self-awareness.
[00:43:31] Body awareness and healing.
[00:46:41] Digestive aids and emotional triggers.
Resources:
Find Amber on Instagram
Amber’s Website
Amber’s Podcast
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Connect with Joyous Health on TikTok
In this episode of the Joyous Health podcast, host Joy McCarthy interviews Natalie von Teichman, the creator of the first meditation stuffie for kids. Natalie shares her expertise in children's mental health and discusses the importance of mindfulness for children. She also opens up about her own experience with COVID-19 and the impact it had on her mental health.
As a mom of four boys and an entrepreneur, Natalie understands the challenges of balancing a busy schedule with self-care. She offers valuable insights and holistic-minded practical tips on how to incorporate mindfulness practices into our hectic lives, helping us find moments of calm and joy amidst the chaos.
She emphasizes the need to treat mental fitness with the same level of importance as physical fitness. Just as we prioritize our physical health through exercise and self-care, we should also prioritize our mental well-being by practicing strategies and exercises to strengthen it. Don't miss this insightful conversation about supporting children's well-being through mindfulness.
Episode Highlights:
[00:01:48] Importance of mindfulness for children.
[00:04:14] Times of isolation and lockdown.
[00:07:53] Mental health and COVID symptoms.
[00:11:09] Children's mental health.
[00:19:34] Meditation and overcoming anxiety.
[00:23:01] Conscious breathing and meditation.
[00:27:33] Mindfulness for kids.
[00:30:23] Transitioning to parasympathetic state.
[00:34:08] Sensory stimulation for kids.
[00:37:35] Mesh toys for mental health.
[00:41:09] Creating a meaningful business.
[00:44:36] Box breathing and race car driving.
Resources:
Learn more about Miindfully
Find Miindfully Meditate on Instagram
Use code JOYOUS15 to save on a MediTate stuffie
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Connect with Joyous Health on TikTok
This week Joy chats with Kena Peranjape, the founder of All You Are. The conversation with Kena was truly inspiring and motivating. Joy was deeply moved by Kena's journey and her remarkable ability to overcome challenging situations and find her purpose. She shares the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, even through difficult situations, finding purpose and connecting with your inner spark.
Tune in to be inspired and motivated to discover your own passions and empower yourself.
Episode Highlights:
[00:01:29] Maintaining a positive mindset.
[00:03:43] Transitioning in career paths.
[00:08:05] Following nudges and taking action.
[00:12:25] Finding positivity through adversity.
[00:15:42] Advice for difficult situations.
[00:19:22] Wearing a dress at the hospital.
[00:23:02] Purpose and fulfillment in life.
[00:30:37] Finding your inner spark.
[00:34:05] Shifting energy and mindset.
[00:37:59] Journey back to happiness.
[00:41:32] Finding gratitude in tough times.
[00:45:43] Meditation with young children.
Resources:
Kena on Instagram
Her coaching business: All You Are.
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Connect with Joyous Health on TikTok
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
In this episode of the Joyous Health podcast, host Joy welcomes Jill, a registered nurse and certified functional medicine practitioner, who is on a mission to change the way we approach menopause and aging. Jill believes that it is possible for midlife women to feel vibrant, happy, healthy, balanced, sexy, and strong. She guides women to greater well-being by addressing the root cause of their symptoms and educating them about their bodies. Join Joy and Jill as they discuss the importance of taking small steps towards better health and embracing the notion that aging doesn't have to mean decline.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00:39] Embracing Aging and Menopause.
[00:03:34] Hormones and perimenopause.
[00:07:38] The journey of menopause.
[00:11:33] Lifestyle habits for menopause.
[00:16:18] Sleep and menopause.
[00:18:41] Hormones and sleep issues.
[00:20:44] Hormone replacement and progesterone cream.
[00:25:13] Drawbacks of taking oral progesterone.
[00:28:30] Hormone replacement therapy benefits.
[00:32:23] Symptoms of estrogen plummeting.
[00:36:48] Vaginal dryness and micro tears.
[00:39:22] When should I start?
[00:43:22] Testosterone and healthy aging.
[00:44:39] Hormone support and body function.
[00:48:05] The more people we can help.
Resources: Estrogen Matters Book
Find Jill on Instagram
Find Jill’s website
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Connect with Joyous Health on TikTok
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
This week Joy chats with Dr. Kwado Kyeremanteng, the department head of critical care at the Ottawa Hospital. He shares his insights on the importance of finding the leader within oneself and the courage to be authentic, even if you're not in a leadership role. He discusses his new book, "Unapologetic Leadership," and inspires listeners with his stories and energy.
Dr. K also talks about his work in caring for the sickest patients in the ICU and his research on improving ICU resources and access to palliative care. Don't miss this empowering conversation on finding courage and making a positive impact.
Episode Highlights:
[00:02:25] Authentic leadership and courage.
[00:04:51] Making decisions from our values.
[00:09:32] People's unwavering belief systems.
[00:12:30] Speaking up in challenging environments.
[00:18:37] Authenticity and its impact.
[00:28:16] Using rejection as fuel.
[00:30:09] Developing a stomach for difficult decisions.
[00:36:59] Managing stress and relaxation.
[00:38:56] Leaning on your partner.
[00:42:49] Improving healthcare and avoiding ICU.
Resources:
Dr. K’s new book: Unapologetic Leadership: Finding The Moral Courage To Do The Right Thing
Dr. K on Instagram
Dr. K on Tiktok
Solving Healthcare Website
Solving Healthcare Podcast
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Connect with Joyous Health on TikTok
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
This week Joy chats with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman, a board certified and licensed naturopathic doctor, about perimenopause. They discuss the lack of information available on this topic and the various symptoms women experience during this time of transition. Dr. Rachel provides actionable steps for managing these symptoms and offers valuable insights into women's health and hormonal imbalances. Tune in to gain knowledge and take control of your health during perimenopause.
This is definitely an episode where you'll want to take some notes, so settle in with a skin-nourishing cuppa tea and get your notebook ready!
Episode Highlights:
[00:01:11] Lack of information on menopause.
[00:05:00] Common symptoms in perimenopause.
[00:09:37] Heavy periods and alarming symptoms.
[00:11:23] Body changes and societal pressure.
[00:15:19] Supporting testosterone with weight-bearing exercises.
[00:19:17] The Toxic 10 ingredients.
[00:23:09] The power of healthy fats.
[00:26:17] Clean estrogen and cruciferous vegetables.
[00:29:09] Fermented foods and vegan chili.
[00:33:14] Toxic cleaning products vs. natural alternatives.
[00:36:34] Natural health products.
[00:40:17] Herbs for nervous system support.
[00:45:11] Magnesium and its benefits.
[00:48:08] Conscious breathing and meditation.
Resources:
Rachel’s Website
Rachels’s Instagram
Rachel’s Facebook
Dupont Family Clinic Website
JHP: Raising healthy eaters with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Connect with Joyous Health on TikTok
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
This week Joy chats with Dr. Eric Korem, who has always been driven by a relentless pursuit of high performance as he’s coached athletes from football players to Olympic athletes. As time progressed, that drive became a purpose — to improve the lives of others in ways they didn’t know were possible. He did his PhD on sleep so he knows a thing or two about how to get better quality shut-eye and he’s super passionate about helping others truly thrive.
If you want to learn more about how to get the best sleep of your life and boost your resilience to stress then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a skin-nourishing cuppa tea and get your notebook ready–you’ll want to make notes of his amazing advice!
Episode Highlights:
- Accuracy of wearable tech devices for sleep
- Breakdown of sleep stages and what hormones are involved
- The power of sleep for immune health
- Testosterone and sleep
- The ideal number of hours of sleep
- 3 key sleep behaviours everyone needs to focus on
- Importance of having a consistent sleep schedule
- How sunlight impacts hormones, mood and sleep
- How to get a better sleep
- Tips to manage a racing mind aka monkey brain
- Dr. Korem’s fave app to help you relax, focus and sleep
- How to make stress your friend
- How to boost your stress resiliency
- The power of strength training
- Optic flow: What happens when you’re walking
- Dr. Korem’s app AIM 7
Resources:
Dr. Korem on Instagram
Dr. Korem’s website
Dr. Korem on LinkedIn
Dr. Korem on Facebook
Dr. Korem’s podcast
Round up of accuracy of wearable devices
Endel: App to help you focus, relax and sleep
The Joy of Movement Book
Aim 7
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Connect with Joyous Health on TikTok
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
This week, Joy chats with Matt Maruca who is the founder and CEO of Ra Optics, a company that teaches people about the essential role that light plays in health and develops advanced light therapy-based products. He founded Ra Optics after a decade-long personal health journey that ultimately led him to light. The discovery that we are ultimately beings of light has led him to a profound interest in the nature of consciousness and existence itself.
In this episode Matt shares how he cultivates his inner light everyday and how you can take steps to begin letting your inner light shine. You’ll love hearing about his perspective on walking and why he’s decided to do the Camino de Santiago. Matt is such a joy to speak with, so we know you’re going to love this episode!
If you want to learn more about what it means to have an internal light and how to cultivate it daily, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a calming cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired by Matt’s incredible outlook on life!
Episode Highlights:
- How Matt’s health issues inspired him to explore the healing power of light.
- His process of believing his issues were genetic to things he could change.
- Why the internal aspect of light is as important as external light.
- The damaging effects of functioning from a place of fear.
- Actionable suggestions to begin cultivating your inner light.
- The importance of meal timing to promote sleep and circadian rhythm.
- How changing our thoughts can change how we live our life.
- Why how we start our morning sets the foundation for our energy for the rest of the day.
- The importance of catching when you slip into problem consciousness so you can shift to opportunity consciousness.
- Why we need to embrace the energy of hope.
- What the “cult of speed” is and why we need to reject it.
- Hope requires willful action in order to create a new reality.
- The book that inspired Matt to slow down, step outside of his comfort zone and explore the world.
- The rejuvenating power of walking.
- Why Matt decided to walk the Camino de Santiago.
- The importance of being honest in all of your actions.
- What Matt hopes to get out of his pilgrimage.
Resources:
Ra Optics Website–use code Joyoushealth to save!
Matt on Instagram
Ra Optics on Instagram
The Light Diet Podcast
JHP: Using Light to Optimize Your Health with Matt Maruca
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Allison Tannis, a practicing Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a masters degree in Nutritional Sciences. She is the founder of Enthusiastic Nutrition Inc., a company specializing in witty Nutritional Communications Content. Allison has also written five nutrition books on topics ranging from probiotics to healthy aging and healthy foods for pregnancy. Passionate about making healthy eating easy, she's known for adding a dash of humour to her meticulous research, making it easy to swallow.
In this episode Allison shares her vast knowledge on the most amazing foods, supplements, and lifestyle tips to help you nourish your skin from within. You’ll love her vibrant energy and ability to break down complex information into easily digestible tidbits that you can incorporate into your life right away.
If you want to learn more about how to feed your skin for a healthy glow no matter your age, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a skin-nourishing cuppa tea and get your notebook ready–you’ll want to make notes of her amazing advice!
Episode Highlights:
- What inspired Allison to pursue a career in holistic nutrition.
- How she navigates contradictory scientific findings to find the truth in nutrition research.
- The importance of bio-individuality when it comes to choosing health habits that work for you.
- What inspired her to explore the connection between the foods we eat and the health of our skin.
- The danger of following health trends versus creating a sustainable lifestyle.
- The connection between inflammation and aging skin.
- Why we should cherish how we look every single day.
- How a healthy glow reflects inner health and joy.
- An interesting discussion of Botox and collagen injections.
- The role of internal and external hydration in skin health and wrinkles.
- Why hyaluronic acid is a great skincare ingredient.
- Her top supplement recommendations for skin health.
- What to look for in omega-3 supplements.
- Why some ingredients are better when taken internally versus topically.
- Allison’s favourite foods for skin health.
- Simple lifestyle habits that can promote healthy skin.
- The nourishing power of plants.
Resources:
Allison on Instagram
Allison’s Website
Allison on Facebook
Allison on Twitter
Shop Allison’s Books
Allison’s Tahini Salad Dressing
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Kate Taylor Martin, founder of nutbar, the world’s first superfood cafe. While studying nutrition at the institute of holistic nutrition, Kate began to dream up a concept for a healthy cafe in Toronto–one which would replace the typical coffee shop fare of muffins, donuts and croissants with alternatives that were still delicious but also good for you. She built nutbar around a holistic approach to health and the basic foundation of focusing on real, whole food.
In this episode Kate shares how she was inspired to create a community space that served nourishing, whole foods to busy people on-the-go so they can truly thrive. She gets vulnerable about what it’s like being a full-time entrepreneur and mom to three small children and the challenges of both. You’ll love her practical tips for developing non-negotiable healthy living routines!
If you want to learn more about building your life’s vision and living a life you’re proud of, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cozy cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to follow your dreams!
Episode Highlights:
- Kate’s wellness journey and how Joy inspired her to apply to IHN!
- How she found her wellness community through school.
- Her inspirational transition from studying nutrition to opening her first nutbar cafe.
- How being a little naive helped her take the leap into entrepreneurship.
- Taste and health benefits of homemade nut milks vs. boxed nut milks
- How Kate built a brand as opposed to just working in her business.
- The cost of maintaining quality and commitment to organic products.
- Her guide to eating well without restrictive labels.
- What life looks like being a mom of three young kids and running her business.
- The things she needs to do to find equilibrium.
- Kate’s routines and the non-negotiables that changed her life.
- The physical and psychological benefits of cold exposure and how to do it.
- The impacts of modern day life on stress and health.
- The foundation she builds at home to keep her kids healthy.
- Why it’s important to help kids build connections between what they eat and how they feel, without shame or restriction.
- What’s next for nutbar.
- The one thing you must try when you go to nutbar.
Resources:
nutbar’s Website
nutbar on Instagram
nutbar TikTok
nutbar Locations
barmilk luxurious nutmilk
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Brandi Garden, the co-founder of Eversio Wellness, a family-owned and operated, Canadian mushroom wellness company. Together with her husband, her hope is to foster a world that seeks natural options to help treat the root cause of health problems and to upgrade everyday moments. She loves mushrooms because they can change natural ecosystems and people’s lives in so many meaningful ways. She looks forward to a day when our education systems will include the importance of fungi as a part of the curriculum.
In this episode Brandi shares her vast knowledge on all things medicinal mushrooms and how you can incorporate them into your routine to improve everything from stress resilience to sleep quality to immunity. She also highlights what to look for when it comes to purchasing high quality supplements that actually work so you’re not wasting your money. You’ll finish this episode feeling educated and empowered to start incorporating these functional fungi into your life.
If you want to understand how medicinal mushrooms can support lasting health, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a calming cuppa tea and get ready to soak up Brandi’s mushroom wisdom!
Episode Highlights:
- Brandi’s health journey that led her to discover a passion for medicinal mushrooms.
- How her psoriasis evolved into psoriatic arthritis.
- Her experience with immuno-suppressant drugs.
- Why she finally decided to stop taking pharmaceuticals.
- How she made over her diet and lifestyle to get to the root cause of her health issues.
- The importance of gut health for autoimmune disease.
- The empowerment of neurogenesis.
- Scientific research on lion’s mane for brain health.
- The difference between mycelium and fruiting bodies.
- How to grow potent mushrooms vs. cost cutting methods.
- The importance of taking extracts for health benefits.
- Health benefits of cordyceps mushrooms.
- Why dual extraction is important for medicinal mushrooms.
- The molecules that pass the blood-brain barrier for nerve growth.
- The rigorous testing process all Eversio products go through.
- Everything you need to know about reishi.
- What you need to know about cordyceps and fertility (learn more here).
- The importance of voting with your dollar and paying for quality.
- What it’s like working with her husband every day.
- Why she wants to see fungi incorporated into school curriculums.
- How much more there is to learn about the health benefits of mushrooms.
Resources:
Eversio on Instagram
Brandi on Instagram
Eversio’s Website–Use code JOYOUS to save 15%!
Eversio on Facebook
Eversio on TikTok
Eversio on YouTube
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Dr. Elisa Song, a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained holistic pediatrician. She integrates conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, holistic nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. She founded Whole Family Wellness, an integrative pediatric practice in Belmont, CA – one of the first and most highly regarded holistic pediatric practices in the country. She has helped thousands of kids get to the root causes of their health concerns and helped their parents understand how to heal their children from the inside out using an integrative pediatric approach.
In this episode Dr. Song shares tons of incredible tips and actionable steps that you can take to support the microbiome and overall health of your kids. But even if you don’t have kiddos, this episode is still great to listen to since anyone can benefit from making the same dietary and lifestyle shifts, no matter their age. You’ll walk away feeling empowered to make the changes you need for you and your family to thrive!
If you want to learn about the connection between your child’s gut health, immune system, and the development of chronic childhood disease, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa gut-nourishing tea and get ready to be inspired to heal your child’s gut, naturally.
Episode Highlights:
- What being a holistic, integrative pediatrician means to Dr. Song.
- How she became interested in a holistic approach to pediatrics.
- Why she’s moving away from the term “chronic” in her practice.
- The roadmaps she’s found to help children recover from illness.
- The shocking stats around persistent childhood illnesses and mental health.
- Why our children are expected to have a shorter life expectancy than us.
- The power of epigenetics for changing our future health.
- Markers that can predict risk of autoimmune disease.
- The importance of the microbiome in the development of autoimmunity.
- How kid’s microbiomes develop from birth to teenage years.
- Dr. Song’s process for examining gut health in kids.
- How to support the microbiome after antibiotic or medication exposures.
- The gut-brain connection and the vagus nerve.
- How to strengthen the resilience of the microbiome through the vagus nerve.
- The power of breath & mindfulness for vagus nerve health.
- Tips for fun mindful moments to practice with your child.
- How the gut and immune system are connected.
- Why babies get reflux & why antacids are not the best treatment.
- How mom’s stress can impact baby’s reflux.
- Dietary tips to support kid’s microbiomes and keep them happy and healthy.
- Lifestyle changes that can support a healthy microbiome.
Resources:
Dr. Song on Instagram
Healthy Kids, Happy Kids Website
Dr. Song on Facebook
Tiny Health: At Home Gut Test
Colbie Caillat, Common, & Elmo Breathing Video
Free Guides:
The 5 Rs to Heal Your Child’s Leaky Gut
Choosing Your Child’s Probiotic
Food as Medicine for Immune Resilience
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Samantha Gladish, a Hormone Nutritionist, with a speciality in metabolic and thyroid health. She is author of the Amazon bestseller, The 30-Day Hormone Solution and the host of one of Canada’s top-rated podcasts, The Wellness Witch. She is the founder of HolisticWellness.ca; a website dedicated to helping women optimize their health and hormones. In her spare time, you can find her baking up delicious healthy treats in her kitchen and getting woo-woo with tarot cards, plant medicine and diving into spiritual growth.
In this episode Samantha dives deep into plant medicines such as ayahuasca and psilocybin and how they can be used to access your intuition and spirituality. She shares her experiences in ceremony with these plant medicines and the amazing lessons she has learned along the way. You’ll love how Samantha weaves the scientific with the experiential in this episode!
If you have ever been curious about plant medicines and whether they might be right for you, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with your favourite cuppa tea and get ready to dive into the mystical world of plant medicines.
Episode Highlights:
- Why Samantha evolved her focus from solely hormonal health to embodying the woo woo of the Wellness Witch.
- Her relationship with spirituality and astrology.
- How slowing down and blocking out the noise helped her connect with spirit.
- The power of nature for soothing the nervous system.
- An explanation of ayahuasca, DMT, and spiritual experiences.
- How ayahuasca can physically support the body as well as spirit.
- Samantha’s experiences in ayahuasca ceremony.
- Why each ceremonial experience is unique to the individual.
- The connection between DMT and plant medicine healing.
- How ayahuasca allowed her to access parts of herself to deeply heal.
- Why integrating what comes up in ceremony is crucial for healing.
- The biggest lesson she learned from ceremony.
- Plant medicine safety.
- Why ayahuasca medicine needs to be passed down through a lineage.
- What is psilocybin and how it’s used as plant medicine.
- How psilocybin is prepared in ceremony & Samantha’s experiences with it.
- How psilocybin & ayahuasca affect the body differently.
- The difference between taking psilocybin in ceremony or as a microdose.
- Her experience in ceremony with her husband.
- The importance of finding a safe person to guide your ceremonies.
- How her experiences with plant medicine have allowed her to connect to her intuition more deeply.
- Who shouldn’t take plant medicines.
Resources:
Samanatha on Instagram
Samantha’s Website
The 30 Day Hormone Solution Book
Sign up for her Newsletter
Wellness Witch Podcast
Hormone Healing Programs
Samantha on Facebook
Samantha on YouTube
More about Joyous Health:
· Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
· Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
· Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
· Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
· Find Joyous Health on Facebook
· Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
· Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
· Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
· Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Mike Feldstein, CEO of Jaspr and a seasoned air quality expert and entrepreneur. He leveraged his experience in wildfire restoration and air quality consulting to found Jaspr, a premium air purifier company, to innovate in air science and technology. His purpose is to protect air quality and boost human health using the latest in air quality science and tech.
In this episode Mike shares his vast knowledge on all things indoor and outdoor air quality. He provides tons of actionable steps you can take to improve the air in your home, which can have big impacts on your sleep quality and overall health. We breathe roughly 17 000 litres of air per day and Mike’s information will help you improve every breath
If you want to learn how to improve the air quality in your home, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a gently detoxifying cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to improve the air that you breathe for long lasting health!
Episode Highlights:
- How outdoor air impacts indoor air quality long-term.
- Mike’s journey to becoming an air quality expert.
- His experience cleaning homes after the Fort McMurray fire.
- How long the air can stay contaminated after a wildfire.
- What inspired him to create a high quality at home air purifier.
- How nose blindness can trick you into thinking your indoor air is clean.
- The top things to be concerned about when it comes to indoor air quality.
- How outdoor pollution varies from region to region.
- How pets can impact air quality & how to improve it.
- The relationship between mold and air quality.
- Why cooking decreases air quality.
- Why home energy efficiency is at odds with air quality.
- How to optimize your home to promote health.
- How using an air purifier can improve sleep & health issues.
- Why we’re unable to recover during sleep if air quality is poor.
- The impact of clean bedroom air on seasonal allergy symptoms.
- How to clean your air without an air purifier.
- Why size does matter when it comes to air purifiers.
- How often to clean your car filter annually.
- When you should open your windows to optimize air quality.
- How to lower CO2 levels in your home.
Resources:
Jaspr on Instagram
Jaspr Website Use code JOYOUS to save $200!
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IQ Air Quality App
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This week, Joy chats with Bianca Osbourne, a trained chef and holistic nutritionist. She has come through the world of catering to her role as a resident chef and food expert on the popular Marilyn Denis show. She is also a blogger and podcaster. A child of Caribbean immigrants, the Edmonton, Canada native calls Toronto home where she teaches Food Media and Business at Centennial College.
In this episode Bianca shares her journey with eczema and healing her body from the itch and inflammation. She talks about the importance of emotions and how they affect your gut health can’t be overlooked when healing. She also talks about the important connection between blood sugar balance and healthy skin. This is a very conversational, enjoyable chat; you’re going to love listening to Bianca share her wisdom!
If you want to learn how to get to the root cause of inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a skin-loving cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to take control of your health and healing!
Episode Highlights:
- How she developed eczema on her whole body & its link to stress.
- The effects of using steroid cream on her skin.
- Her decision to take her skin healing into her own hands.
- The link between trauma and emotions and skin conditions like eczema.
- How antibiotics impact skin health.
- Why you need to manage stress in order to fully heal.
- The power of breathwork for healing.
- How stress influences gut health & the microbiome.
- The link between blood glucose, sleep, and skin health.
- How she intuitively shifted her diet to heal her skin.
- The importance of becoming your own health advocate and being the expert of your own body.
- How she manages flare ups and maintains her skin health.
- The importance of healing your gut to support your skin.
- The routine she follows for daily maintenance.
- The link between blood sugar balance, menstrual health and skin health.
- Signs that your blood sugar is not balanced.
- How to use a glucose monitor to help manage your blood sugar balance.
- Her supplement recommendations for skin health.
Resources:
Bianca on Instagram
Bianca’s Website
Bianca on YouTube
Glow Up for the Gurls Podcast
Glucose for the Gurls on TikTok
The Glucose Glow Up Community
Breathwork with MJ Renshaw
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This week, Joy chats with Laura Di Lorenzo, the founder of Sunshine Mattress Co. - an online organic mattress experience that focuses on solving individual needs, concerns, and preferences. Sunshine products are handcrafted locally in Canada at a family-run facility that specializes in manufacturing organic mattresses and other textiles. Her mission is to educate on the importance of high-quality and clean products that you can feel good about getting into every night. After all, we sleep one third of our lives!
In this episode Laura shares her wealth of knowledge on all things organic, clean mattresses and bedding. She gets into why you want to avoid polyurethane mattresses and the amazing natural alternatives that last ages and are great for you and the planet. You will walk away with all the tools you need to create the non-toxic, cozy bedroom of your dreams.
If you want to learn how to start replacing your bedding with nontoxic, earth-loving alternatives then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a calming cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to turn your bedroom into a healing sanctuary!
Episode Highlights:
- How Laura became interested in clean beauty and reducing toxins in her life.
- How she ended up starting Sunshine Mattress Co. during covid.
- Her passion for educating people on the importance of a clean mattress and bedding.
- What we’re being exposed to when we’re sleeping.
- Issues with the mass produced mattress market.
- The link between skin and health issues and petrochemicals in mattresses.
- The chemicals used in mattress and bedding production.
- What to look for in a clean foam mattress.
- The certifications and standards to look for when shopping for your bedding.
- Which certification is a sign of greenwashing.
- Different types of eco-friendly ingredients for natural pillows.
- Misconceptions about wool and rubber bedding.
- The perfect pillows for kids.
- How to take care of your mattress so it lasts longer.
- Why it can be confusing to understand the different types of certifications.
- Customer stories of health improvements after purchasing clean mattresses.
- How you can customize your organic mattress for your unique needs.
- Laura’s top tips for creating a peaceful, cozy bedroom sanctuary.
Resources:
Sunshine Mattress Co. on Instagram
Sunshine Mattress Co. on Facebook
Sunshine Mattress Co. Website
Sunshine Mattress Co. Blog
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This week, Joy chats with James McCrae, author, poet, meme artist, and creative strategist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. As the founder of Re-Creation Studio, James offers coaching and consultation services and teaches classes on conscious creativity. He also hosts Sunflower Club, a podcast that explores the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and culture.
In this episode James shares his unique take on the relationship between creativity and spirituality. He discusses the difference between your ego and higher self and how ego-death, or breakdowns, can lead to some of our biggest breakthroughs. You will love his unique take on creativity, meme creation, communication, and art!
If you want to tap into your intuition to figure out how to cultivate curiosity, intuition, and creativity in your life then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a calming cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to tap into your own creative intuition!
Episode Highlights:
- How he built his community around meme creation.
- The importance of staying a student of life to cultivate wisdom.
- His creative process for making memes and his connection to the muse.
- The different forms his creativity has taken over the years.
- How spirituality and creativity are interconnected.
- The artists, poets, and creators who inspire his work.
- The difference between the ego and the higher self.
- How to tap into higher self and quiet the ego.
- How he navigates the political landscape online.
- Why breakdowns can sometimes lead to breakthroughs.
- The important role of pain and grief in opening up our capacity to feel.
- Why we as a society are so afraid of sadness and pain.
- Our place in the universal cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
- The power of embracing your cringe in everyday life.
- Why you should accept the great unknown to connect to the magic of life.
- His most popular meme and how he created it.
- Why triggering responses in people can sometimes be good for growth.
- How the themes of his work evolve over time to help him make sense of the universe.
- What he hopes others gain from his work.
- Why he believes memes are a relevant form of art and communication.
Resources:
James on Instagram
Re-Creation Studio Website
Work With James
Sunflower Club Podcast
Sh#t Your Ego Says Book
How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis Book
Embrace Your Cringe Post
When I Remember Post
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This week, Joy chats with Shanna H. Swan, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists. She is a Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City where she is also a member of the Transdisciplinary Center on Early Environmental Exposures. For over twenty years, Dr. Swan and her colleagues have been studying the dramatic decline in sperm count around the world and the impact of environmental chemicals and pharmaceuticals on reproductive tract development and neurodevelopment.
In this episode Dr. Swan shares her first hand research results on the impact of phthalate exposure during pregnancy on reproductive health. She is a wealth of knowledge on this topic and shares her top suggestions for avoiding exposure to these chemicals in everything from your food and drink to the air we breathe. You will be blown away by her extensive knowledge and clear communication.
If you want to learn how common everyday chemicals can impact fertility and reproductive health you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa delicious, liver-loving detox tea and get ready to be empowered to take simple steps to improve your health.
Episode Highlights:
- The varied path Dr. Swan took from child actress to world-renowned epidemiologist.
- An explanation of what reproductive & environmental epidemiology is.
- A breakdown of her current epidemiological study on phthalates & pregnancy.
- The suggestive conclusions found on the impacts of Tylenol and pregnancy.
- What phthalates are and how they’re used across various industries.
- The definition of non-persistent chemicals.
- How phthalates consistently enter the body.
- How phthalates leach out of plastics and into the environment.
- The impact of phthalate ingestion during pregnancy.
- What is phthalate syndrome?
- The impact of phthalates on male reproductive organs.
- The relationship between phthalates and fertility.
- How phthalate exposure impacts sperm counts.
- The connection between perineum length and reproductive function in males.
- How phthalates may impact libido and sexual satisfaction.
- Her top tips for avoiding phthalate exposure.
- Other chemicals in plastics to avoid for optimal health.
- How to avoid phthalates in food shopping, storage, and cooking.
- The way Dr. Swan treats her water to remove chemicals.
Resources:
Dr. Swan’s Website
Dr. Swan’s Instagram
Dr. Swan’s Twitter
Count Down Book
Helpful Resources
Million Marker Test Kits
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This week, Joy chats with Andrea Nakayama, a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator. After losing her young husband to a brain tumor in 2002, she discovered a passion for using food as personalized medicine and is now regularly consulted as the nutrition expert for the toughest clinical cases in the practices of many world-renowned doctors. Since then she has led thousands of clients, and now teaches even more coaches and clinicians around the world in a revolution reclaiming ownership of both their own and their clients’ health.
This episode is packed with vulnerability as Andrea shares how her husband’s life, illness, and death has inspired her work and passion for nutrition. She also outlines the three root causes of autoimmunity that she sees in her practice and how to differentiate between signs and symptoms so you can make the best decisions for your health. You will love her raw honesty and personalized approach to healing.
If you want to learn how genes, gut health, and blood sugar balance are connected to autoimmune conditions, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your favourite radiant tea and enjoy soaking in Andrea’s hard won wisdom.
Episode Highlights:
- How her young husband’s brain tumour diagnosis kickstarted her health journey.
- The long medical journey to her diagnosis with autoimmune Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis.
- How autoimmune conditions can manifest with different symptoms.
- The importance of individualizing diet based on specific conditions.
- How the medical system isn’t necessarily set up to investigate early stages of chronic illness.
- The differences between a sign and a symptom.
- Her breakdown of the triggers of autoimmunity–the three roots, many branches systems.
- How immune cell memory impacts the management of autoimmune diseases.
- What is functional nutrition vs. other types of nutrition.
- The importance of a systems-based approach to managing autoimmunity.
- Her non-negotiables for addressing any health condition.
- Some helpful dietary recommendations for supporting gut health & managing autoimmunity.
- How Andrea helps her patients fall in love with whole foods through education.
- Why we need to leave the sympathetic nervous system state to heal.
- Developing your yes, no, maybe list of foods to connect with your body’s needs.
- How pregnancy can trigger autoimmunity.
- How managing autoimmunity changes depending on the decade of your life.
- Her advice for single parents trying to juggle their health and parenting needs.
- How her late husband’s life, illness, and death inspires her work to this day.
- The importance of finding the spaces where you feel accepted.
Resources:
Andrea’s Website
Andrea’s Instagram
Andrea’s Twitter
Sign up for Andrea’s Substack
15 Minute Matrix Podcast
Functional Nutrition Alliance Website
Functional Nutrition Alliance Instagram
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This week, Joy chats with Julia Edgely, an internationally practicing and licensed homeopath. She believes education and knowledge are the keys to helping her patients embrace their wellness journey, which she does through her practice and dynamic social media presence. She focuses her practice on helping her clients avoid and recover from antibiotic misuse while supporting natural immune function. In order to help her patients regain their natural immunity and health, she developed her signature ABC Method, which has helped hundreds of individuals and families eliminate unnecessary antibiotics.
In this episode Julia shares her wealth of knowledge on what constitutes antibiotic misuse and the common signs to look out for. Her knowledge of the innate and adaptive immune system and its interconnection with the microbiome will empower you with the knowledge to trust your intuition when it comes to healing. She also outlines tons of simple, actionable tips to help support natural immune function that you can incorporate right away. You'll love her practical tips and vibrant energy!
If you want to learn how to recover from antibiotic overuse or misuse to naturally support your immune system, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your favourite restorative tea and get ready to be inspired to take control of your health!
Episode Highlights:
- How Julia became interested in homeopathy at a young age.
- The importance of food for healing & improving immunity.
- How homeopathic treatment is based on unique symptoms to find your perfect remedy.
- The difference between acute and constitutional homeopathy.
- The link between antibiotic misuse/overuse & immune dysfunction.
- The definition of antibiotic overuse and misuse.
- How knowledge can empower you to make the right decisions for your health.
- Consequences of overuse and misuse of antibiotics.
- How antibiotic use in the first few years of life can impact your microbiome.
- What is the difference between innate and adaptive immunity?
- How do antibiotics impact the immune system and microbiome?
- The function of a fever for healing + red flag symptoms to watch for.
- Suggestions for parents to make children more comfortable during a fever.
- Concerns with overuse of OTC medications.
- Tools she uses to help her clients resolve their health conditions & support immunity.
- How to use the ABC method to support acute illness.
- Lifestyle habits that can help support the immune system.
- The power of bone broth!
- Some unknown side-effects of antibiotics.
Resources:
Julia’s Website
Julia’s Instagram
Julia’s Twitter
Julia’s Facebook
The ABC Method
Book an Appointment
FREE Immune Remedies EBook
FREE Immunity Toolkit Video
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This week, Joy chats with Colette Baron-Reid bestselling author, internationally acclaimed Oracle expert, spiritual intuitive, personal transformation thought leader, educator, speaker and host of “INSIDE THE WOONIVERSE,” a weekly podcast series that uncovers personal stories of spiritual awakening and transformation. With her infectious laugh and warm personality, Colette’s conversations are inviting, hilarious and always thought-provoking.
In this episode Colette gets vulnerable while sharing her life’s journey to become a spiritual intuitive. Her raw honesty about her trauma, including rape, may not be for everyone, so if this is something you don’t want to hear, just skip ahead to the 22 minute mark. Colette shares tons of simple, actionable tips to help you connect with your own intuition and spirit. She also discusses the incredible process she undertakes when creating her oracle decks. You'll love her honesty and exuberant energy!
If you want to connect with your intuition and develop a personalized spiritual practice for 2023, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your favourite uplifting tea and get ready to be inspired to connect to the Wooniverse!
Episode Highlights:
- How Colette connected with spirit and intuition from a very young age.
- Her incredible life story and how her vivid dreams helped her know herself & her family history.
- How she first became interested in reading cards.
- Her connection to animism and what that means.
- The story of her addictions and how she healed.
- The process of transitioning from an aromatherapist to doing spiritual readings.
- The difference between tarot and oracle cards.
- How to use oracle cards as a tool to connect with spirit.
- An incredible reading done by Colette for the Joyous community.
- A close look at Colette’s supportive spiritual community.
- Colette’s reading for 2023.
- The importance of showing up as yourself in the world to create change.
- What Colette is most excited about for the coming year.
- The spiritual meaning of the number 44 and why she chose it for her new oracle deck.
- The process that Colette goes through to create an oracle deck & her artwork.
- How painting encourages vulnerability.
- The way we should be stepping into the new year.
Resources:
Colette’s Website
Colette on Instagram
Colette on Facebook
Colette on TikTok
INSIDE THE WOONIVERSE Podcast
Oracle Circle Membership
Free Vision Board Challenge
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This week, Joy chats with Dr. Aliya Visram a chiropractor, acupuncturist, and co-founder of wellbe family wellness clinic in Toronto. She is also the co-founder of bloom balance, a collection of wellness products rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She combines her background in pre and postnatal care and pediatric wellness with a passion for Eastern Medicine techniques and practices for a deeper understanding of the way the body functions. As a mother herself, Dr Aliya is on a mission to create accessible wellness options for families to help them grow and thrive.
In this episode Dr. Aliya shares simple, actionable steps you can take to start your own self-care practice to increase energy and vitality. She also discusses the most common issues she sees in her practice along with tips for you and the family to incorporate for joyous health. You’ll love her vibrant energy and holistic approach to wellness!
If you’re looking for simple advice you can incorporate into your routine to increase energy flow and balance in your body then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a soothing cuppa tea and get ready to be inspired to boost your chi, naturally!
Episode Highlights:
- How Dr. Aliya became interested in chiropractic, acupuncture, and self-care practices rooted in Eastern medicine.
- Her work with women during pregnancy and post-partum.
- The importance of having a community to support you after childbirth.
- What TCM is and how she practices it.
- A description of chi, energy flow, & meridians.
- How stuck chi can cause imbalances in the body.
- Issues that can cause chi to become stuck.
- At home suggestions to increase the flow of chi.
- The benefits of facial acupuncture.
- The most common health concerns she sees in her practice.
- How acupuncture can be a great part of a self-care routine.
- Dr. Aliya’s favourite simple health hacks for balance.
- The importance of incorporating activities that increase blood flow in the body.
- Why you want to change how you support your body at different times of year.
- Individualized approaches to balancing your energy.
- Dr. Aliya’s journey through the hormonal shifts of perimenopause.
- Why she loves using gua sha at the end of the day to release tension.
- What to look for when shopping for gua sha.
- The top health issues she sees in kids in her practice.
- Her top recommendations for raising healthy kids.
Resources:
Dr. Aliya on Instagram
bloom balance on TikTok
bloom balance on Instagram
bloom balance on Facebook
wellbe family wellness on Instagram
Dr. Aliya’s Website
bloom balance Website
wellbe family wellness Website
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- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
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This week, Joy chats with Neil Pasricha, the best-selling author of nine books and journals including: The Book of Awesome, a spinning rolodex of simple pleasures based on his 100-million-hit, award-winning blog 1000 Awesome Things. He thinks, writes, and speaks about intentional living and all his current work focuses under themes of gratitude, happiness, failure, resilience, connection, and trust. His books are New York Times and #1 international bestsellers, have spent over 200 weeks on bestseller lists, and have sold over 2,000,000 copies across dozens of languages.
In this episode Neil shares simple, actionable steps you can take to start your own therapeutic journaling and gratitude practice. He also highlights how cell phone addiction can impact our physical and mental health. You’ll love his vibrant, upbeat energy and interesting takes on everything from loneliness to the power of browsing at a bookstore.
If you want simple, actionable advice to invite more gratitude and intention into your daily life then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your favourite cozy tea and get ready to be inspired to live intentionally!
Episode Highlights:
- How personal loss inspired Neil’s career as a writer & best-selling author.
- The therapeutic benefits of writing & journaling.
- The impact of keeping your cell phone in your bedroom.
- Simple tips to start a journaling & gratitude practice.
- The signs of toxicity in our culture.
- What is the loneliness epidemic?
- Why he’s returning to his focus on resilience, happiness, and gratitude.
- How our amygdala & social media impacts our thoughts.
- The way smart phones & automatic scrolling suck up our time & impact our health.
- The big three “P” problems with cell phones.
- Easy tips to reduce your cell phone use.
- The positive power of reading fiction, memoirs, and biographies.
- Why single tasking is the new multitasking, especially when reading.
- The importance of supporting your local bookstores.
- The power of browsing bookstores.
- A deep dive into Joy’s favourite parts of Neil’s new book: Our Book of Awesome.
- Why Neil invited the community into the creation of his newest book.
- The comfort of re-reading books and rewatching movies.
- Some of the powerful, small moments of joy that bring gratitude to Neil’s life.
- Neil’s current favourite book recommendations.
- Why he reads non-fiction in the morning and fiction at night.
Resources:
Neil’s Website
3 Books Podcast
Neil on Instagram
Neil on Twitter
Neil on Facebook
Sign up for Neil’s Newsletters
Ahh Life Daily Emails
Forest Cell Phone App
Neil’s Author Page- Get all the AWESOME Books!
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- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
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This week, Joy chats with Brian Keane, a Reps qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sports Nutritionist. He also hosts one of Ireland and the UK’s top health podcast which is regularly featured #1 on the iTunes Health Charts. Over the past seven years, he has gone from working full time as primary school teacher to one of Ireland’s leading thought leaders on all things health, fitness and nutrition. This episode is packed with wisdom designed to help you find your personalized approach to optimal health and wellness!
In this episode Brian shares his evidence-based suggestions for creating an individualized approach to fitness and wellness. He shares loads of inspiring and actionable tips that you can start incorporating into your life straight away. You’ll love his honesty and fresh take on how to approach fitness and strength training.
If you want simple, actionable advice to help you get started on your personal fitness journey, then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a cuppa your favourite cozy tea and get ready to be inspired to take your health and your life into your own hands!
Episode Highlights:
- How he transitioned from working full time as a teacher to running a successful fitness business.
- How his personal health issues inspired him to learn more about nutrition.
- How he faced his fears and embraced life as a fitness entrepreneur.
- The important question he asks himself before making a life decision.
- What the fitness industry gets wrong about weight loss.
- The difference between weight loss and fat loss.
- Why calories aren’t the only thing that matter for health.
- The importance of nutrient density when it comes to a healthy diet.
- Why sleep, strength training, and recovery are so important for achieving health goals.
- Why dropping calories too low can have the opposite of the intended effect.
- The importance of strength-training for balancing women’s hormones.
- How he takes an individualized approach with every client he works with.
- The three principles he works off of when it comes to nutrition.
- The importance of using different metrics for success instead of just the scale.
- Why he believes it’s important to remove the morals from foods.
- His thoughts on the body positivity movement.
- How to start on your personal fitness journey.
- The importance of filtering who you learn from.
- Tips to improve your sleep quality for optimal health.
Resources:
Brian on Instagram
Brian on TikTok
Brian Keane Fitness Podcast
Brian Keane Fitness Website
Sign up for Brian’s Newsletter!
Brian on YouTube
Brian on Facebook
The Keane Edge Book
Rewire Your Mindset Book
The Fitness Mindset Book
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This week, Joy chats with Jill Heinerth, one of the world’s premier underwater explorers and the first person to dive inside iceberg caves. Jill leads expeditions into extreme environments to advance scientific and geographic knowledge. She is an acclaimed polar explorer, cave diver, author, speaker, filmmaker, and climate advocate. Joy fell in love with her best-selling book, Into The Planet: My Life as a Cave Diver which details her journey into the extreme world of underwater cave exploration where she has had to overcome fear in order to go where no one has gone before. You will LOVE this chat!
In this episode Jill shares her experiences exploring some of the most beautiful and dangerous ecosystems in the world. She talks about the importance of using her fear to help her assess the risks of any dive to keep her and her team safe. You’ll also love her simple tips to help you live a life that supports the health of the planet. After listening to this episode you will feel inspired to follow your passion to create a life of adventure and joy.
If you want to learn all about the incredible world of cave diving and the animals and ecosystems below the surface, you won’t want to miss this episode. So brew up a cup of ultra-soothing tea, settle in, and get ready to be amazed by Jill’s incredible life story!
Episode Highlights:
- How Jill’s love of water and innate curiosity inspired her career as an underwater explorer.
- The important role fear plays in keeping her safe as she explores.
- How she prepares mentally for her dives to remain fully present.
- What she feels and experiences as she explores underwater caves.
- How she overcomes the “chattering monkeys” of her mind while she dives.
- Some frightening moments she experienced during her dives.
- How she follows her intuition & pragmatism to choose or reject expeditions.
- Why aging and getting married changed the way she approaches her dives & risk-taking.
- Why she has no regrets in her life.
- The incredible story of how she was the first person to dive into an iceberg cave.
- The types of marine life she will see when ice diving.
- The work she does with biologists to help understand the life that is found in caves.
- How she made her childhood dreams come true & turned the story into a children’s book.
- How she uses the power of deep breathing to stay calm and present.
- The privilege she feels at getting to see rare sea life in their natural habitats.
- The differences between a cold and a warm water dive.
- The importance of learning skills and risks for success in any endeavour.
- Why you need to guard yourself against complacency.
- Some of Jill’s favourite dives out of the 8000+ she’s done over her career.
- The experience she had diving 300 feet under a popular restaurant.
- How major storm systems impact cave diving conditions.
- Details about her most recent cave diving project in the Ottawa River.
- Her favourite dives in Ontario cave systems and why she loves exploring shipwrecks.
- Why she feels she has a responsibility to share what she observes.
- The one place in the world she would love to dive.
- How the work she does has impacted her motivation to be a climate activist.
- Simple tips to incorporate into your daily life to help fight climate change.
- What she learned from biking across Canada from Vancouver to St. John’s, NFLD.
- Her new documentary series: Great Lakes Untamed
- Her professional insight into the incredible Thai Cave Rescue documentary and film.
Resources:
Jill on Instagram
Into the Planet Book
The Aquanaut Kid’s Book
Into the Planet Website
Into the Planet Podcast
Jill on Twitter
Jill on Facebook
Great Lakes Untamed Documentary
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- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, the department head of critical care at The Ottawa Hospital. As a researcher, he is interested in using ICU resources more efficiently and improving access to palliative care in the ICU. He also created ‘Solving Wellness’ a virtual health & wellness platform for health care professionals. The goal of ‘Solving Wellness’ is to help address health care burnout and provide health, fitness and self care for its members.
In this episode Dr. Kyeremanteng shares his experiences working in the fast-paced environment of the ICU and how he takes steps every day to increase his resilience to prevent burnout. He also highlights the importance of investing in prevention and mental health support for achieving overall wellness. After listening to this episode you will feel empowered to take small steps every day to support your health and prevent illness. This chat will stick with you because it’s so inspiring!
If you want to learn how to take simple steps to support your physical and mental well-being then you won’t want to miss this episode! So brew up a cup of detoxifying tea, settle in, and get ready to be inspired to support your health, naturally!
Episode Highlights:
- How Dr. Kyeremanteng was inspired to become a doctor from a young age.
- Why he was attracted to practice intensive care medicine–communication and community!
- How he stays calm and balanced amidst the chaos of the ICU to bring compassion and care to his patients.
- The different wellness and lifestyle hacks that Dr. Kyeremanteng uses to build his resilience.
- Why knowledge of wellness and self-care is so important to support healthcare practitioners and prevent burnout.
- His experiences working in the ICU during the pandemic and how that inspired him to create Solving Wellness for healthcare workers.
- His tips for eating well as a shift worker.
- Suggestions for supporting good quality sleep as a shift worker.
- The importance of managing other pillars of health if you’re lacking your sleep.
- How to develop your own 80/20 rule for maximum health impacts.
- Why swapping sugary drinks for water is an easy first step to take to improve health.
- The importance of setting up your environment for success–keep the good stuff around!
- Why he prioritizes good food to support energy and mental health.
- What is decision fatigue and how to limit your decisions for optimal health.
- Simple hacks to help save time and energy to support your wellness.
- The importance of productivity and time efficiency.
- What is pandemic recovery and how does it relate to mental health?
- Why he doesn’t think Canada invests enough in mental health support and counselling.
- The importance of mental health for overall physical wellness.
- Where he thinks the hospital system fails patients in supporting mental health concerns.
- The importance of being innovative to promote true, lasting, and deep rooted healing.
- How little things can make a big difference to the experience of being in the hospital.
- How to get involved in your own community to support people.
- Inspiring stories of his patients’ resilience and healing.
- Why staying physically fit can improve your long term health.
- The power of positive, contagious energy.
- Why investing in prevention is so important.
- Dr. Kyeremanteng’s best tips for preventing illness and maintaining health.
- Why everyone’s health and fitness activities will be unique to their needs.
- The importance of muscle mass and protein for longevity.
Resources:
Dr. Kwadwo on TikTok
Dr. Kwadwo on Instagram
Solving Healthcare Website
Solving Healthcare Podcast
Solving Wellness Website
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· Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
· Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
· Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
· Find Joyous Health on Facebook
· Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
· Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
· Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
· Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Melanie Cruikshank, the founder of Toronto-based clean beauty brand dalish Cosmetics whose mother said she was born to wear lipstick and heels. After attending Cosmetology & Aromatology school - the study of Plant & Botanical based Chemistry, she knew she wanted to create nontoxic cosmetics so her customers could feel confident and fabulous. Her mission is to create clean, luxurious beauty products that you feel good about using, that are vegan, easy to apply, feel amazing on, are long lasting, sustainably sourced and come in killer shades.
In this episode Melanie shares her struggles growing up with acne and how she was inspired to create a line of cosmetics that are as accessible as they are clean. She also goes into detail about the foods, habits, and lifestyle tips she follows to support glowing health from the inside out. After listening to this episode you will feel empowered to ditch the toxic cosmetic chemicals and get ready to enhance your beauty, naturally!
If you want to learn more about holistic approaches to skin health, the cosmetics industry, and how to choose the best products for yourself and the planet, then you won’t want to miss this episode! So steep your favourite cup of beauty-boosting tea, settle in, and get ready to be inspired to live a clean beauty lifestyle.
Episode Highlights:
- How her childhood anxiety and learning disability impacted her overall health & confidence.
- Melanie’s struggles with acne and the bullying she encountered.
- Her magical first experience with makeup and how it became a tool to help her survive her teenage years.
- Her experience with intense medications to get rid of her acne and how they impacted her body.
- The opportunity she received to go back to school for plant-based chemistry.
- How that education gave her the ability to recreate her favourite products.
- The importance of a holistic approach to whole body health.
- How drying products designed for acne can actually make it worse.
- Helpful tips to move past skin obsession after a severe skin condition.
- Foods that Melanie avoids to support her skin health.
- The focus she places on whole, organic foods to nourish her skin from the inside out.
- The importance of adapting your routine depending on the phase of your life.
- How balance in your diet and lifestyle can impact your skin health.
- How she stops the binge/restrict cycle when it comes to food.
- Why meal prep is the foundation of her healthy eating plan.
- The supplements that Melanie takes for healthy skin.
- Why she loves taking mushroom supplements for gut health.
- Melanie’s lifestyle approaches to skin health.
- The importance of sleep for skin health.
- How she manages her stress levels as an entrepreneur.
- The importance of strength training for hormonal balance and feeling strong in your life.
- The creation of da lish cosmetics.
- Why she wanted to create clean cosmetics that were beautiful and functional.
- Her focus on creating makeup basics rather than chasing all the new trends.
- Why dalish tests their products on different skin tones and textures.
- Why she had to create products that were better than conventional ones so people would switch.
- How certain ingredients in conventional cosmetics can trigger skin issues.
- The importance of accessibility in the clean cosmetics industry.
- The number one cosmetic she can’t live without.
Resources:
Melanie on Instagram
Use code JOYOUS20 to save 20% at Dalish Cosmetics
dalish on Instagram
dalish on Facebook
dalish Website
dalish on Pinterest
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- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Josh Gitalis, a Clinical Nutritionist who is a recognized expert in the fields of clinical detoxification and therapeutic supplementation. He runs a Toronto-based, private practice, with a worldwide client base. As a leader in his field, Josh teaches Clinical Nutrition for several natural health colleges and is the first Canadian nutritionist to become an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP).
In this episode Josh shares his wealth of knowledge on all things vitamin D from what it is and how it functions in the body to the best ways to incorporate it into your life. You’ll be amazed to learn how this humble nutrient impacts everything from immune function to gut health to bone density! After listening to this episode you’ll have all the knowledge you need to start incorporating safe vitamin D supplementation into your routine.
If you’ve been looking to learn more about vitamin D and why we need it for vibrant, happy, joyous health then you won’t want to miss this episode! So brew a cup of your favourite tea, grab a pen and paper, and get ready for a deep dive on this super nutrient!
Episode Highlights:
- What vitamin D is and how it functions in the body.
- How our sex hormones are derived from cholesterol.
- Every cell in our body has a receptor for vitamin D.
- How vitamin D tells our cells how to function.
- Why vitamin D is still classified as a vitamin instead of a hormone.
- The top health benefits of vitamin D.
- The role of vitamin D in modulating the immune system.
- How the digestive tract is impacted by vitamin D deficiency.
- What is intestinal permeability (or leaky gut) and how it impacts overall health.
- The impact of vitamin D on bone and tooth health.
- The important relationship between vitamin D and calcium.
- The connection between vitamin D deficiency and mental health.
- All about the blood brain barrier and mental health.
- How sun exposure creates vitamin D in the body.
- How your body multiplies the effectiveness of vitamin D over time.
- Other major health benefits of sun exposure.
- A breakdown of the solar spectrum and how it impacts the circadian rhythm.
- How sunscreen impacts the production of vitamin D.
- The best sunscreens to use.
- The importance of maintaining appropriate blood levels of vitamin D to prevent certain illnesses.
- How to practice safe sun exposure.
- Other great sources of vitamin D to use throughout the year.
- Why you typically can’t get enough vitamin D from food.
- The importance of testing your vitamin D levels, even if you get a lot of sun.
- What range you should look for in your blood tests.
- The lag time between scientific proof and public policy.
- How to test your vitamin D levels in Canada.
- How vitamin D status can influence health costs.
- Josh and Meghan’s informative website The Vitamin D Hub.
- The best form of vitamin D to take for optimal absorption.
- Why not everyone needs to supplement with vitamin K.
- The importance of taking vitamin D with food for absorption.
Resources:
Josh Gitalis on Instagram
Josh’s Website
Work With Josh
The Vitamin D Hub
The Impact of Nutrition & Lifestyle on Mental Health with Josh Gitalis
Today is the Day Podcast with his wife and nutritionist, Meghan Telpner
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- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
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- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Desiree Nielsen, a registered dietitian who takes an evidence-based, integrative approach to her dietetics work, with a focus on anti-inflammatory, plant-centred nutrition and digestive health. She is the author of multiple books, including one on anti-inflammatory nutrition called Un-Junk Your Diet, a plant-based cookbook called Eat More Plants: 100 Anti-inflammatory Plant-centred Recipes for Vibrant Living, which became a #1 National Bestseller, and her new cookbook on gut health, Good For Your Gut: A Plant-based Digestive Health Guide and Nourishing Recipes for Living Well. She also hosts the evidence-informed wellness podcast, The Allsorts Podcast, where she interviews leading experts on topics such as gut health, plant-based nutrition, and more.
In this episode Desiree shares actionable steps to help reduce bloating and train your digestive tract to enjoy more plant-based foods. Desiree is a wealth of knowledge and the simple, but powerful information she shares will change your gut and your life forever! After listening to this episode you will feel empowered to make small, sustainable changes to your diet and lifestyle in order to support lasting health.
If you’ve been struggling with digestive health and overwhelmed with conflicting information on how to heal then you won’t want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to heal your gut, naturally.
Episode Highlights:
- How Desire’s love of food led her to a career in dietetics.
- Desiree’s aha moment of learning how food can impact health.
- The decision she made to switch from pursuing a medical degree to becoming a dietician.
- What plant-based nutrition means to Desiree.
- Her focus as a dietician: digestive health, plant-based nutrition, and chronic inflammatory disorders.
- Why she thinks dieticians can be more specific in their recommendations to empower clients.
- Why you should eat 30 different plants a week to nourish your microbiome.
- How to incorporate this many plants into your diet. Hint: herbs, spices, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains all count as plants!
- The role of a healthy microbiome, especially in the ascending colon, for overall health.
- What are short chain fatty acids and why should you care?
- The interaction between gut health, immune health, and nervous system function.
- The power of butyrate in improving the inflammatory response.
- Why inflammation is a critical immune response.
- How short chain fatty acids impact the nervous system.
- Why IBS is considered a disorder of gut-brain communication.
- How changes in the enteric nervous system may impact our mental wellbeing.
- Different causes of bloating and what to do about them.
- The role of psychological stress in altering the function of the digestive system.
- How dysregulation in the abdominal wall can impact digestive function.
- Why tight pants can cause bloating.
- The importance of chewing your food thoroughly.
- Desiree’s perspective on digestive bitters and other quick & easy fixes for bloating.
- Why she suggests everyone incorporate more bitter veggies into their lives.
- Why she thinks coffee can be a beneficial addition to a healthy diet, based on context.
- The importance of understanding your body’s unique needs to create your healthiest diet.
- Why you don’t need to adhere to strict dietary guidelines for optimal health.
- The role of the migrating motor complex in maintaining gut health.
- How Desiree’s eating habits have evolved over the years.
- How much time you should leave between when you eat your last meal and when you go to bed.
- The importance of consistency for digestive health.
- What food intolerances can say about your gut health.
- How training the gut can improve your capacity to digest a variety of foods.
- How cooking and blending high fibre foods can start training the gut.
- Desiree’s goal in writing her new book Good For Your Gut.
- The role of supplementation, stress management, and lifestyle changes for gut health.
Resources:
Desiree on Instagram
Desiree’s Website
Sign up for Desiree’s Newsletter
Good for Your Gut Cookbook
Join Desiree’s Free Nutrition Community
The Allsorts Podcast on Instagram
Listen to the Allsorts Podcast
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- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Kristi Soomer, the founder and CEO of Encircled, a Canadian-made line of versatile, sustainable clothing that helps women streamline their wardrobes. Encircled was born out of her love of travel and dislike of checking a bag–her first dress was created on the floor of her condo in 2012! Since then she has grown Encircled into a seven-figure business that was named a certified B-corp in 2018. She is committed to meeting high ethical standards in all aspects of her company, from using fabrics that honour the environment to providing good working environments and fair wages to all her employees.
In this episode Kristi discusses how she got into creating comfy, ethical clothing, her journey as an entrepreneur, and the differences between fast and slow fashion. She shares some of the most sustainable fabrics to look for when shopping and which ones should be avoided when possible. After listening to this episode you will feel ready to start asking questions about where your clothes come from so that you can make the healthiest possible choices.
If you’ve been looking to learn more about the fashion industry and its impact on your health and the health of the planet then you won’t want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to be inspired to start building your sustainable wardrobe!
Episode Highlights:
- How Kristi was inspired to start her slow fashion brand by traveling 100 000km/year!
- Her transition from a career in consulting to running a slow fashion line, with no previous fashion experience!
- The importance of testing things, making mistakes, and learning as she went.
- How she faced her fear and quit her job to start her own business.
- Where she found the strength to face her doubts and keep going!
- The difference between slow fashion and fast fashion brands.
- What azo dyes are and why we should be concerned about them in fast fashion clothes.
- How to tell if your clothes contain these dyes by using Blue Sign or OEKO-Tex certifications.
- Why certain clothes are sprayed with chemicals prior to shipping overseas.
- How companies use many chemicals that aren’t regulated and can be disruptive to hormonal health.
- The impact of these chemicals on hormonal health.
- How to look for ethically produced garments from around the world.
- The exploitation of women in the garment supply chain.
- How to shop ethically on a budget.
- The best way to sustainably shop for kid’s clothing.
- Why perfect shouldn’t be the goal and what you should aim for instead.
- Documentaries Kristi recommends to learn more about fast fashion & denim.
- The importance of learning more to make better choices for clothing.
- The most sustainable fabrics Kristi recommends looking for when shopping.
- Fabrics Kristi recommends avoiding if possible for the health of the planet.
- Why shopping ethically is a continuum.
- The best way to dispose of clothing you no longer wear.
- Kristi’s can’t live without clothing item from her Encircled line.
- Her customers' all-time favourite product!
- Why focusing on timeless pieces that don’t go out of style is a sustainable way to shop.
- Kristi’s opinion on big brands’ “conscious” or “ethical” clothing lines.
- The connection between microplastics and recycled polyester clothing.
- Kristi’s hopes for the future of the fashion industry.
Resources:
Encircled Website
Get 15% off Your Order with Code JOYOUS15 until Nov. 30th, 2022
Sign up for the Encircled Newsletter
Kristi on Instagram
Encircled on Instagram
Kristi on TikTok
Encircled on TikTok
Kristi on Twitter
Encircled on Twitter
Kristi on Facebook
Encircled on Facebook
Brave and Boss Podcast
True Cost Documentary
River Blue Movie
OEKO-TEX 100
GOTS Certified
BlueSign Certified
BCI Cotton
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- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
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- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Hannah Sunderani, the creator of the popular blog Two Spoons. Since she was last on the podcast she’s become a mum and authored The Two Spoons Cookbook: More Than 100 French-Inspired Vegan Recipes. She is an editor at the feedfeed, a contributor to Best of Vegan, and a recipe contributor to THRIVE and One Green Planet. Her recipes have also been featured in numerous magazines including Better Homes and Gardens, Simply Gluten-Free, VegNews, House & Home, and Hello! Fashion UK. To say she knows good food is the understatement of the year!
In this episode Hannah discusses her journey with infertility and what life is like with a ten month old as she runs her own business. She also dives deep into the creation process behind her new cookbook and shares her passion for simple, delicious food and sharing it with friends and family. After listening to this episode you will feel inspired to get in the kitchen to create meals the whole family will love.
If you’ve been looking for an honest representation of infertility, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and the pure joy of delicious food then you won’t want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of iced tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to be inspired to take your plant-based cooking to new culinary heights!
Episode Highlights:
- Why she and her husband decided to move back to Canada to start their family.
- The mental health struggles that accompanied Hannah’s fertility journey.
- The creative, healing process of writing her cookbook… and then finding out she was pregnant!
- The community connection that comes from sharing your truth.
- Her experience with IVF and how her husband supported her journey.
- Hannah’s suggestions for supporting the body during fertility treatments.
- How trying so hard to get pregnant can be counterproductive.
- The importance of focusing on mental health so the health of the body can follow.
- Why she loves nature walks.
- How she juggles raising an infant while launching a cookbook.
- The importance of having a village to help raise your family.
- The importance of asking for help when you need it.
- Why new moms need time to themselves for their mental health.
- How Hannah researched her cookbook while living in France.
- Hannah’s experience watching the vegan scene blow up in France during the 4 years she lived there.
- How her food memories inspired the recipes in the Two Spoons Cookbook.
- How she learned from her local vendors at farmer’s markets to diversify her cooking.
- The weave of traditional and modern French cooking in the recipes Hannah created.
- Hannah’s favourite recipes from her cookbook.
- Her 10-month old son, Oliver’s, favourite recipes from her cookbook.
- Her experience with baby led weaning and why it wasn’t the best method for her family.
- The importance of not placing expectations on what your baby’s food journey looks like.
- Why you don’t have to create separate meals for your baby.
- The power of having mealtime together as a family.
- The importance of setting a foundation and then allowing your children their own agency.
Resources:
Hannah on Instagram
Check out the Two Spoons Blog
Hannah on YouTube
Hannah on Facebook
Buy The Two Spoons Cookbook!
Try the Two Spoons App
Two Spoons Recipe Index
Hannah’s First Joyous Health Podcast Episode
Hannah’s Chocolate Almond Butter Truffles
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- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Stewart Brown, founder of the amazing, research-backed supplement company Genuine Health. He has been in the natural health and supplement industry since he was 16 years old and cannot imagine anything more important that he could have dedicated his life's work to. He knows his company has the opportunity to change people’s lives every day, and he takes that responsibility very seriously. He is passionate about looking at the latest research in nutritional science to drive innovation in their products so that you can live a life of vibrancy and vitality!
In this episode Stewart discusses how he got started working in the natural health field and how that led him to open his own health food store in the mid 80s in the heart of the LGBT community in Toronto. Shortly after, the HIV crisis hit and his store, Supplements Plus, was in the heart of the epidemic. You’ll learn how this experience eventually led to the creation of Genuine Health and his passion for educating people on the simple pillars of wellness that create a foundation for lasting health. After listening to this episode you will feel inspired to make small, lasting changes so you can live your healthiest and happiest life!
If you’ve been looking to kickstart your own healthy habits and incorporate more nutrient density into your diet, you won’t want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of iced tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn how to thrive!
Episode Highlights:
- Stewart’s introduction to natural health and how he got interested in this field as a teen.
- How the industry has evolved in the last 40 years.
- The issues he had navigating the traditional healthcare system as a teenager.
- How the world of natural health helped him discover the root cause of his health issues.
- The importance of treating the root cause of your issues and not the symptoms to achieve optimal health.
- Stewart’s experience running a health food store in the LGBT community in the 80s during the midst of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
- How his store became a refuge for the community at this time.
- His experience working with the AIDS Committee of Toronto.
- The importance of being educated on the supplements and products you use to get the results you are looking for.
- What inspired him to create a line of products that make a difference in people’s health.
- Stewart’s absolute favourite part of the natural health industry.
- The interesting history and development of greens+
- How sugar can impact mood.
- Why we need to build a strong foundation of nutrition, movement, and love for health.
- The importance of simplifying, not complicating, our approach to health.
- How Stewart transitioned from health food store owner to developing and selling supplements.
- The research done at U of T behind why greens+ makes people feel so amazing.
- How the polyphenols in greens+ help with bone growth.
- The importance of eating the rainbow.
- Health hacks to help balance blood sugar.
- How exercise, yoga, and meditation help Stewart stay calm while running a highly successful company, Genuine Health.
- Why some doctors are starting to recommend nature therapy to their patients.
- How Genuine Health grew from 2 superpowered products to over 80!
- The power of polyphenols, long chain fatty acids, and probiotics for health and vitality.
- Why quality and human connection are the drivers of all Stewart’s business decisions.
- How he creates products to fill gaps within the market.
- The way a nutrient rich diet + probiotics impact children’s health and wellbeing.
- How soil microbes are great for human health.
Resources:
Stewart Brown on Instagram
Genuine Health on Instagram
Genuine Health on Facebook
Genuine Health Website–use code GHJoyous20 to save 20% sitewide!
Genuine Healthy Kids with Joyous Health–use code GHJoyous20 to save 20% sitewide!
Town Hall Medicine Summit
Becoming Sugar Free by Julie Daniluk
Your Brain on Nature by Dr. Alan Logan & Eva M. Selhub, M.D.
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- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy chats with Abby Lai, who became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist after suffering from eczema that was so severe her doctors said it was the worst that they had ever seen. Since she discovered a holistic approach to health, she has become passionate about helping people overcome eczema, naturally. She is the host of The Eczema Podcast, which has helped eczema sufferers around the world with over 100,000 listens and 500,000 views on YouTube. She is also the founder of Conqueror Skincare, which is an all natural product line to help eczema and dry skin.
In this episode Abby discusses her experience with conventional eczema treatments and how she came to discover a more natural, whole body approach to overcoming her condition. She is a wealth of knowledge on all things eczema and shares how our environment, thoughts, diet, lifestyle, gut health, and digestion can all impact the health of our skin. After listening to her speak, you will be filled with hope for an eczema-free future!
If you’ve been struggling with dry, inflamed, or eczema-prone skin, you won’t want to miss this episode! Abby shares tons of actionable tips on everything from food triggers to lifestyle shifts that you can start exploring today. So grab your favourite anti-inflammatory tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn to support your skin health from the inside out!
Episode Highlights:
- Abby’s journey with eczema from infancy.
- The toll that being 90-95% covered in rashes took on her mental health and self-esteem.
- The frustration she felt by being told her skin would never heal.
- How the environment or emotions can impact your skin health.
- What inspired her to explore a more natural treatment program for her skin.
- The connection between eczema & mental health issues such as depression.
- What is topical steroid withdrawal?
- The connection between the microbiome, mental health, and skin health.
- How severe eczema can impact your social and personal life.
- Her experience with allopathic eczema and allergy treatments.
- Some of the side effects she still experiences from her steroid medications.
- The turning point that sent her down the path to a more holistic approach to eczema care.
- How she discovered the connection between diet and skin health.
- The triggering foods she eliminated to start seeing skin healing results.
- How she balanced her body to experience more food freedom, without causing an eczema flare.
- The power of healing the gut and balancing the microbiome to support skin health.
- The top food triggers people with eczema should avoid as they’re healing.
- How poor fat digestion can cause skin flares.
- The importance of liver health when it comes to eczema healing.
- How getting to the root cause helps clients with multiple skin issues.
- Other less well-known triggers for eczema!
- The surprising link between dental infections and eczema.
- How antibiotics can impact skin health and what you can do to prevent side effects.
- How supporting the skin can improve other health issues as well.
- The skin has a circadian rhythm- what that means and how it impacts eczema symptoms.
- How to use lab and other tests to get to your unique root cause.
- Postpartum hormones and the connection between inflammatory skin conditions.
- Foods that are supportive and soothing to the skin and whole body.
- Lifestyle habits Abby recommends to support healthy skin.
- How to manage stress to prevent inflammation.
- The best skin soothing ingredients for eczema flare ups and reducing itchiness.
- How skin pH and eczema are connected and how to keep it balanced!
Resources:
Abby Lai on Instagram
Eczema Podcast on Instagram
Free 30-min Breakthrough Call
Free E-Book: 6 Ways to Clear Eczema
Free Webinar: 3 Mistakes Stopping Your Healing
Personalized Eczema Coaching
Listen to the Eczema Podcast
Eczema Resources
Shop Eczema Products
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- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Meghan Telpner, a Toronto-based author, speaker, nutritionist, and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She’s written two bestselling books: UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health and The UnDiet Cookbook. Meghan’s success in cultivating a global community of UnDiet enthusiasts and Culinary Nutrition Experts has garnered her a feature in Forbes, and ranked her as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada.
In this episode Meghan discusses the big changes she’s recently made in her career and the new direction in which she’s being called to serve. This exciting change includes sharing information on coherence practices, what they are, and how you can use them in your life to create more confidence, trust, and courage in making the best decisions for you and your family. After hearing Meghan speak you’ll be ready to get still and reconnect with your truest sense of self.
If you’re looking for actionable steps to help you find stillness, clear your mental clutter, and reconnect with your intuition, you won’t want to miss a moment of this chat! Meghan clearly and simply explains exactly how to start your own coherence practice, today! So grab your favourite soothing tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to tap into your intuitive power!
Episode Highlights:
- Meghan’s health journey and how it inspired her to learn about nutrition.
- Her journey learning how to cook- from canned pasta sauce to the creation of her own cooking school, the Academy of Culinary Nutrition!
- How she continues to teach at the edge of her knowledge in order to create the change she wants to see in the world.
- The importance of understanding that what we need today may not be what we need tomorrow and being open to growing and changing.
- The big changes Meghan is making to her career and how she came to those decisions.
- The role her intuition played in her decision making process.
- What intuition can look like for different people.
- The difference between expansive and contractive thoughts.
- Her advice for people struggling to find the courage to listen to their intuition.
- The importance of removing distraction to move towards wholeness.
- The connection between connecting with who you are at your core and the courage to follow your intuition.
- The power of finding stillness and quiet (and how to do it!) to connect with the truest version of yourself.
- What is the flow state and how it relates to your sense of self.
- How to clear the “clutter” in your life to find out who you really are.
- How to become a co-creator in the most magical life you can imagine.
- How to facilitate becoming more intuitive in as little as 5 minutes a day.
- Why finding the balance between pragmatism and intuition is key for finding harmony in your life.
- Her new programs that include movement and coherence practices, designed to help people activate their creative mind.
- How coherence practices can help create supportive communities.
- How healthy conflict can help you learn more about yourself and the world around you.
- The power of going through your day looking for magic and how it impacts your brain.
- Why food, exercise, and supplements are not the only pillars that we need for optimal health.
- The importance of social connection, love, gratitude, and appreciation for one another to build the world we want to live in.
- What does it mean to be a highly sensitive person and how does that connect with intuition?
Resources:
Meghan Telpner on Instagram
Meghan Telpner on Facebook
Free Coherence Session
Meghan Telpner’s Website
Rise & Shine Intuition Masterclass
4-Week Wake Up
The Academy of Culinary Nutrition
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This week, Joy chats with Meg De Jong, a holistic nutritionist whose areas of expertise include nutrition for anxiety and gut health. Her deepest desire is to support people in truly thriving in their bodies and minds. She teaches her clients to eat in a more self loving way that helps them feel grounded, calm, and nourished, while addressing underlying health imbalances that can worsen anxiety. Meg went through many of her own health challenges, which led to her work ensuring that fewer people are left confused and struggling like she once was.
In this episode she discusses factors that increase your risk of developing anxiety, how hormones impact mental health, and the foods and nutrients you can incorporate to support your body and mind. She highlights the importance of being gentle with yourself and pursuing a balanced approach to managing your anxiety that includes body-loving lifestyle tips. After hearing Meg speak you will be filled with hope and optimism for an anxiety-free future!
If you struggle with anxiety, you won’t want to miss a moment of this chat. This episode is packed with gentle, but actionable tips that you can start incorporating straight away to nourish your body and feed your soul to support optimal mental health. Grab your favourite cup of nervous-system soothing tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn how to thrive!
Episode Highlights:
- Why learning nutritional tips to manage anxiety are more important than ever.
- Why it’s important to approach managing anxiety in different ways.
- Meg’s health journey, which included an eating disorder, OCD, and anxiety.
- Her experience with medication and the path she took to support her body.
- How Cognitive Behaviour Therapy played a crucial role in her healing journey.
- Why coffee can be a trigger for anxiety and why you shouldn’t quit cold turkey.
- What factors can put you at an increased risk of developing anxiety.
- The connection between IBS and anxiety.
- How your hormones can contribute to anxiety.
- Why women are twice as likely to develop anxiety over men.
- The role of the gut/brain axis and why it matters.
- Foods that can make anxiety symptoms worse.
- What the Standard American Diet is and why it doesn’t support mental health.
- How the microbiome can impact neurotransmitter production.
- The connection between gut inflammation and brain inflammation in mental health.
- The role of undiagnosed food allergies (such as gluten, dairy, etc.) in contributing to anxiety.
- How removing alcohol when you’re struggling with acute anxiety can improve your mood and gut health.
- Why elimination diets are so helpful for determining food allergies.
- How she encourages her clients to mindfully pay attention to labels and food additives to discover links between food and mood.
- The power of intuition combined with working with a practitioner when figuring out triggers.
- How nutrition school helped her make peace with food and her body.
- How she balances food fear and education to empower her clients to make the best choices for themselves.
- The importance of finding the balance between soul nourishment and foods that make us feel good.
- Why you shouldn’t get your health advice solely from instagram.
- Meg’s 4 Pillars of how to Eat to Ease Anxiety.
- Foods and nutrients Meg recommends her clients take for anxiety.
- Why fermented foods should be a part of any anxiety-reducing diet.
- The importance of rebuilding our nutrient stores after stress to support brain health.
- The connection between vitamin D deficiency and anxiety.
- Meg’s favourite herb to recommend for anxiety.
- Her favourite before bed tea (hint- our TLC Tea contains Meg’s fave sleepy time herb!)
- Which lifestyle habits can contribute to anxiety.
- How getting into nature can calm the nervous system.
- The importance of community and connection when supporting mental health.
- Why you need to find the purpose that feeds your soul.
- How pesticides such as glyphosate can contribute to anxiety.
- The powerful benefits of growing your own herbs.
Resources:
Meg De Jong on Instagram
Meg De Jong on TikTok
Work with Meg De Jong
Eat to Ease Anxiety Online Program
FREE Eat to Ease Anxiety Guide
Grounded and Glowing Retreat Deets
Get Growing Food Online Course
Delicious Recipes from the Blog!
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This week, Joy and Walker chat with Bryce Wylde, one of Canada's leading alternative health experts, Bryce is a highly knowledgeable and respected natural healthcare practitioner whose specialty is homeopathy, clinical nutrition, supplementation, and botanical medicine and whose focus is rooted within functional medicine. He’s been a guest expert on Cityline, The Marilyn Dennis Show, and Dr. Oz where he’s shared his knowledge on genetics and immunity for optimal health.
In this episode Bryce discusses the importance of figuring out your unique genetic predispositions and supporting your optimal health with evidence-based supplements and lifestyle habits. He dives deep into the power we have to turn certain genes off or on in order to promote optimal health for a long lifespan. After listening to this episode you’ll be empowered to take control of your health by balancing your immune function and lowering chronic inflammation through personalized health hacks.
If you’re ready to nerd out on genetics, superfoods, powerful supplements, and other natural health hacks then you won’t want to miss this episode. Grab your favourite cup of green tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn how to best support your personalized optimal health!
Episode Highlights:
- How Bryce got started in television and shared his natural health knowledge with the audience.
- The importance of theanine for brain health and function and what form is best.
- Why the form of ingredient in your supplement matters more than the brand name.
- Why drinking green tea alone may not be enough to get you to the clinical dose for theanine’s therapeutic effects.
- How theanine counteracts the effects of caffeine to prevent the jitters.
- The new meditation device that can help safely stimulate alpha waves in minutes.
- Why we should be incorporating medicinal mushrooms into our diets.
- How your genes impact your metabolism of compounds like caffeine.
- Bryce’s perspective on the pros and cons of genetic companies like 23 and Me.
- The difference between association and causation when it comes to how genes impact health.
- How different gene variations can impact the way they’re expressed in your life.
- The importance of not considering genetic predisposition as the final say in whether you will or won’t develop a certain disease or condition.
- The empowering knowledge that you can change the expression of your genes through diet and lifestyle habits.
- The impact of estrogen dominance and the simple lifestyle change that helps manage symptoms.
- The role of methylation in health and how you can support it with the right nutrients.
- The most common health concern he sees in his practice.
- How he uses herbs and nutraceuticals to support immune health in his clients.
- The importance of regulating, not just boosting, immune function.
- The role of inflammation in chronic health conditions.
- The difference between the innate and adaptive immune system.
- What defines a robust immune system.
- Some of the most exciting new products at the Expo West.
- The power of quercetin and what form to look for.
- Why personalized immune support can make a huge difference in health.
- The next hot superfood: graviola leaf!
- How the immune system develops throughout our lifetime.
- The link between a healthy immune function and inflammation.
- The power of the cruciferous vegetable family!
- The role of fibre in supporting gut and immune health.
- Why beets make a great pre-workout superfood.
- The top things Bryce recommends to support your immunity.
Resources:
Bryce Wylde on IG
Wylde on Health Website
Work With Bryce Wylde
Wylde on Health DNA Clinic
The DNA Company
Personalized Immune Support- Mymmunity
BrainSpanners Book
More on Graviola
NOW Foods Graviola
Agravitae Graviola Infused Latte Bars
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This week, Joy and Walker chat with Rachel Molenda, a Mindset and Life Coach who specializes in supporting women in transforming the limiting beliefs that are keeping them stuck so they can step into the life they desire. She used this work to radically transform her own life and is passionate about supporting women on their growth journey. Her process can help shift beliefs around money, readiness, your body, and beyond so you can step into the juicy life you deserve. She is also the host of the award-winning Fill Your Cup Podcast where people can get advice on how to live their most authentic lives. In this episode Rachel discusses the importance of uncovering and addressing our subconscious beliefs and rewriting the “script” playing in the background so that you can find what’s holding you back from stepping into your dream life. She explains that we live 95% of our lives from our subconscious mind and through cultivating awareness and action, we can change the beliefs that guide our thoughts, feelings, and actions for the better.
If you feel stuck in your current situation and are looking for guidance on how to take the next scary step forward, you won’t want to miss this episode. Grab your favourite cup of tea, settle in with your notebook, and prepare to be inspired!
Episode Highlights:
- Rachel’s shift from an intuitive eating focus to supporting her clients through mindset coaching.
- How mindset work has influenced her own life.
- How she helps herself and others get over their own self-doubt.
- Why readiness is a lie and you should learn to work with the fear you feel.
- How to connect to your passion and let that drive your action.
- How trusting and surrendering to your intuition is an antidote to perfectionism.
- Why being an entrepreneur forces you to look at your “stuff” to move forward.
- How Rachel stepped into her bravery to create the life she was meant for.
- Tips to decipher between feelings and gut instincts to help you make decisions.
- Why connecting with your higher self can help you connect with your intuition
- Why many of the limiting beliefs you may have aren’t universally true.
- The connection between childhood experiences and limiting beliefs as adults.
- The difference between little “t” trauma and big “T” Trauma.
- Why it’s important to do the work and explore where your beliefs come from to move forward.
- How childhood experiences help form our subconscious mind.
- The importance of challenging the beliefs that come up in our minds to see if they’re serving us or not.
- The tools Rachel uses to help her clients navigate those thoughts.
- Figuring out who you would be without certain thoughts driving your behaviour.
- How creating your environment can make it easier to consciously choose new thoughts.
- Why limiting beliefs don’t always have to come from a negative experience.
- How we live most of our lives from our subconscious mind.
- How using our conscious mind 5% of the time connects us to our desires.
- How to rewrite the subconscious mind to achieve our goals.
- The interconnection between limiting beliefs, low self-esteem, and low confidence.
- How your thoughts and feelings can create results- positive or negative!
- What scriptwriting is and how it can change your self-perception and your life.
- The importance of being intentional about your thoughts and actions.
- How resistance can invite you to dig deeper into your feelings.
- Why stripping away our limiting beliefs brings our true self into the world.
- How to challenge anxious thoughts by asking: What else could be true right now?
Resources:
Rachel Molenda on IG
Self-Identity Script Writing Workshop
Rachel Molenda on Emotional Eating
Work With Rachel
Fill Your Cup Podcast on IG
Fill Your Cup Podcast
Intuitive Eating Podcast Episode Guide
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This week, Joy chats with Dr. Ellen Vora, a holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health by considering the whole person and addressing bodily imbalances at their root. Dr. Vora received a B.A. from Yale University, an M.D. from Columbia University, and is board-certified in psychiatry and integrative holistic medicine. She is the author of the new bestseller, The Anatomy of Anxiety and she’s here to share her evidence-based approach to holistic mental health. In this episode Dr. Vora discusses the root causes of anxiety and the variety of holistic tools she uses to support her patients. Her approach looks at the whole person and all the dietary and lifestyle tools they can use to not just alleviate symptoms, but truly heal on a deep level. She discusses the difference between “true” and “false” anxiety and the empowering knowledge that these “false” anxieties are relatively easy to correct based on her recommendations.
If you struggle with anxiety, you won’t want to miss Dr. Vora’s grounded and gentle approach to healing. This episode is packed with actionable steps you can start incorporating straight away to nourish your body and soothe your nervous system. So settle in with a pen and paper because you won’t want to miss a single one of her powerful recommendations!
Episode Highlights:
- Dr. Vora’s transition from strictly allopathic medicine to a more holistic approach.
- How her health journey led her down this path to integrative medicine.
- Dr. Vora’shealth struggles with low mood, anxiety, migraines, PCOS, rashes, and digestive issues.
- The importance of our environment on our health.
- Why mental health is never just the physical OR the psychologica, but bothl.
- How changing your physical inputs can impact your mental health.
- How Dr. Vora incorporates TCM, Ayurveda, acupuncture & yoga in her treatment of anxiety.
- The power of being heard by your practitioner on your healing journey.
- The role of intuition in Dr. Vora’s practice and the journey she took to trust herself.
- Dr. Vora’s top tip to help you tap into your intuition.
- The important difference between intuition, fear, and future-tripping.
- What Dr. Vora means when she describes “false” anxiety.
- How the stress response impacts the brain.
- The physical causes of false anxiety, including blood sugar imbalance.
- How to tell the difference between true and false anxiety.
- Why it’s important to connect with, and act on, our true anxiety.
- How Dr. Vora differentiates between true and false anxiety in her practice.
- How dealing with false anxiety provides a grounded foundation to deal with true anxiety.
- The importance of a softer approach to nutrition and mental health.
- Actionable steps for dealing with false anxiety.
- The importance of sleep when starting your mental health healing journey.
- How to get a better night’s sleep by supporting the circadian rhythm.
- What happens when we don’t get a good night’s sleep.
- What the glymph system does to support mental health.
- The important link between gut health and mental health.
- Why it’s hard to be adequately nourished in the modern food landscape.
- Some foods that can exacerbate mental health like gluten, dairy, sugar, and vegetable oils.
- Why we need to maintain a sense of ease around food and nourishment.
- How chronic inflammation impacts the part of the brain that deals with threat detection.
- Why cultivating a supportive community is so important for mental health.
- How you can support your children’s mental resilience as a parent.
Resources:
Ellen Vora, MD on Instagram
The Anatomy of Anxiety Book
Ellen Vora, MD’s Website
Ellen Vora, MD on Facebook
Ellen Vora, MD on TikTok
Ellen Vora, MD on YouTube
How to Control Anxiety Online Program
Managing Depression Online Program
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- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
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This week, Joy chats with Sisley, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Acne Coach and Health & Wellness Blogger. She is based in Vancouver, Canada and takes advantage of all the city has to offer to support wellness. Sisley helps women clear their acne naturally through holistic nutrition, skincare, supplementation, lifestyle and mindset. She is the founder of the health and wellness blog, The Pure Life, and has organized and hosted workshops, retreats and group programs for women from around the world. In this episode Sisley discusses the root cause of acne including the role of digestive health and environmental triggers and even healthy foods that can trigger a breakout! Joy and Sisley share so much wisdom about how to prevent breakouts, treat acute flare ups, and live a balanced life free of the food fear that so many people with acne experience.
If you’ve been struggling with breakouts or acne and are looking for clear, actionable steps you can take to support healthy skin, you won’t want to miss this episode. Sisley’s approach to nutrition and skin health is realistic and grounded in research and experience. So settle in with a glass of this gut-loving Golden Elixir and your pen and paper because you won’t want to miss a single skin-loving tip!
Episode Highlights:
- The health journey that inspired her to become an acne-focused nutritionist.
- How she followed her intuition when all her test results came back inconclusive.
- How her life changed forever after going to nutrition school.
- The steps she took to heal her digestive issues.
- What androgen hormones are and how they can impact acne development.
- What role a healthy gut plays in the prevention of acne.
- Why most people struggle with gut health.
- The power of the microbiome in managing acne and mental health.
- The role of the microbiome in estrogen metabolism.
- The importance of hormonal detoxification after taking the birth control pill.
- Why having a BM 1-3 times a day is key to optimal health.
- What your breakout locations can tell you about your acne triggers.
- Her best tips to support digestive health.
- Why it’s important to think about HOW we’re eating, not just what we’re eating.
- The changes you can make to your diet after you heal your gut.
- Why patience is important when healing your digestion.
- The different types of casein found in dairy and why that matters.
- Better alternatives to cow dairy if you have acne.
- The top 3 most common food triggers for acne
- How sugar impacts the gut microbiome and cravings.
- The connection between blood sugar balance and acne.
- Sisley’s recommendations for banishing sugar cravings.
- Why a protein-rich breakfast is the key to blood sugar balance.
- What to look for in an acne-friendly protein powder.
- Why maca may not be the best superfood for acne-prone skin.
- What healthy foods can trigger acne breakouts.
- The psychological impact of acne.
- The #1 thing she suggests you start TODAY for healthy skin.
- What happens when you pick your skin.
- Sisley’s recommendations for treating an acute breakout.
- The lifestyle factors that can impact gut and skin health.
- Why she’s a fan of the 80/20 approach to food.
- The importance of whole foods in the diet.
- What foods and supplements are best for preventing acne.
- What 2 supplements to be careful with if you are prone to acne.
- Sisley’s thoughts on the nutrient DIM.
- Her favourite hormone balancing supplement- EstroSmart.
- Why it’s helpful to switch up your probiotics.
Resources:
The Pure Life Instagram
The Pure Like TikTok
Free Guide: 6 Steps to Clear Skin
The Pure Life Website
Sisley’s Acne Protocol: The Complete Guide
1:1 Acne Coaching with Sisley
Clear Skin Recipes
Acne Tips on The Pure Life Blog
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This week, Joy and Walker chat with Tonya Papanikolov, Holistic Nutritionist, educator, founder and CEO of Rainbo, a Canadian medicinal mushroom company. She is a graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences from the University of Guelph and is a certified Reiki and Kundalini practitioner. She believes that radiance starts on the inside by eating whole plant foods and learning to interpret and listen to the wisdom of your body. In this episode Tonya discusses the connection she has with nourishing foods and her self-care rituals to inspire others so they can experience health and vitality. A major part of her healing journey included medicinal mushrooms and her passion for their healing power led her to create her own mushroom company in 2018. Her knowledge on the interconnection between fungi and health is sure to empower you!
If you’ve been hearing a lot about “adaptogens” and “functional” or “medicinal” mushrooms, but aren’t quite sure what that means or how they work, then you won’t want to miss this episode. Tonya shares the history and magical healing powers of medicinal mushrooms in a fun, approachable, and inspiring way that will have you ready to discover your very own spirit mushroom!
Episode Highlights:
- Tonya’s morning practice that helps her start the day feeling grounded and alert.
- How she transitioned from a night owl to an early bird!
- The power of ritual for creating lasting health changes.
- The practices Tonya used to heal her illness from mold in her home.
- How she coped with living in an environment that was making her sick.
- The importance of trusting your body’s healing powers.
- The magical encounter where Tonya first fell in love with mushrooms.
- Her first hand experience with the miraculous healing magic of mushrooms.
- How she felt called to create her mushroom company, Rainbo.
- The beautiful benefits of reishi mushrooms.
- The history of magical, medicinal mushrooms in human civilization.
- Why Tonya wants to educate and change the narrative around the power of mushrooms.
- The unique, combustible mushroom you’ve never heard of!
- Tonya breaks down adaptogens and how they work in the body.
- The connection between mushrooms and adaptogens.
- Best mushrooms to support the nervous system: cordyceps and reishi
- Tonya’s favourite spirit mushroom!
- The immune modulating powers of medicinal mushrooms.
- Lion’s Mane and the compounds it contains for neuroprotection & focus!
- The importance of using mushrooms long term for optimal benefits.
- What inspired Tonya to start her own mushroom company.
- Her advice to entrepreneurs just getting started.
- The story of her entrepreneurial journey.
- Her best-selling functional mushroom products.
- The best process to access the nutrients inside mushrooms.
- How to choose the right medicinal mushroom for your needs.
- The king and queen of medicinal mushrooms.
- The unique difference between fungi and mushrooms.
- What to look for when choosing a clean mushroom product.
- Bioaccumulation: what is it and how do mushrooms fit in?
Resources:
Tonya Papanikolov’s Instagram
Rainbo Mushrooms’ Instagram
The Well Woman Co. Website
Join The Well Woman Community
Rainbo Mushrooms’ Website
Get 11% off Your First Rainbo Order!
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- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
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This week, Joy chats with Jessie Inchauspé, the founder of the wildly popular Instagram account Glucose Goddess and author of the book Glucose Revolution. She holds a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from King's College London and a master of science degree in biochemistry from Georgetown University. Her mission is to translate cutting-edge science into easy advice to help people improve their physical and mental health, especially when it comes to balancing your blood sugar. Whether you struggle with acne, PCOS, chronic inflammation, uncontrollable food cravings, or hormonal imbalance, the information in this episode will help you take control of your health, today! This episode is packed with practical tips you can start applying at your very next meal to balance your blood sugar, without having to go on a sugar detox or give up your favourite foods. If you feel overwhelmed with all the advice and information about how and when to eat for lasting health and wellness, especially when it comes to controlling glucose spikes then this episode is for you. Jessie keeps things simple and offers a wide range of suggestions and tips that you can test to discover what works best for you and your lifestyle.
Episode Highlights:
- Jessie’s personal journey from Silicon Valley startup to health educator.
- How learning about glucose helped Jessie heal her broken back & mental health.
- Why food habits beat genetics when it comes to health.
- What are glucose spikes?
- How she discovered that these spikes could trigger acute mental health episodes.
- Why 90% of people without diabetes experience glucose spikes every day.
- Common symptoms of glucose spikes everyone experiences.
- How balancing blood sugar impacts overall health and wellness.
- How blood sugar spikes impact cravings and hormones.
- A breakdown of the scientific research behind cravings and blood sugar.
- The first thing that disappears once your blood sugar stabilizes.
- How to avoid massive glucose fluctuations even when eating your favourite foods.
- Health Hack: Put clothing on your carbs- what it means and how to do it.
- The best order to eat your food to reduce glucose spikes by 70%.
- Why sweets that contain fructose are worse for our sugar spikes than savoury carbs.
- Why Jessie is against diets that say any food is off limits.
- Individual factors that can impact your sensitivity to blood sugar spikes.
- What happens to your small intestine when you eat fibre & how it impacts blood sugar spikes.
- The most powerful fibre-rich food to incorporate into your meals for blood sugar balance.
- Why 3 meals a day is better for blood sugar than 6 meals.
- How a sweet versus savoury breakfast dictates your cravings for the rest of the day.
- Jessie’s favourite savoury breakfast!
- Why small, dense LDL cholesterol is bad for heart health and why you shouldn’t fear eggs!
- How to plan your meals to balance your blood sugar
- How sugar impacts the production of small, dense LDL cholesterol in the body.
- The power of having vinegar before a meal: it can cut your blood sugar spike by up to 30%!
- The simplest lifestyle hack to try after meals to help reduce glucose spikes.
- Should you try a continuous glucose monitor even if you don’t have diabetes?
- Why symptoms are your body’s way of trying to get your attention that something needs attention.
- How simple hacks and habits can have a profound impact on your health.
Resources:
Glucose Goddess Instagram
Glucose Revolution Book
Free Steady Glucose Meal Plan
Glucose Tracking App
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- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
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This week, Joy is joined by Lindsay Taylor, a pre- and post-natal nutrition expert, health researcher and doula who supports women to get confidently nourished before, during, and after pregnancy. Lindsay is also the author of the best-selling book, The Food Doula Cookbook, a cookbook that offers easy, delicious recipes for preconception, each of the 3 trimesters, and postpartum, as well as down-to-earth nutrition guidance that works for real life. She is a beaming ray of sunshine in the food world who believes that we still deserve to feel good and eat food we love at every step of our pregnancy journey. Nourishing good foods shouldn’t taste bland and boring otherwise, what’s the point? Her philosophy is founded on the belief that we can make healthy taste good to support your body from preconception to postpartum.
In this episode Joy and Lindsay discuss:
- Lindsay’s journey to becoming a doula.
- The hole she feels doulas fill in the modern health care approach to birthing.
- Why preconception nutrition should be part of pregnancy planning.
- Lindsay’s favourite prenatal vitamin brands.
- Breaking down top pregnancy and nutrition myths.
- The process behind how Lindsay wrote The Food Doula Cookbook.
- Lindsay’s favourite recipe: The Glowing Mama Healing Stew!
This episode will give you the foundation you need to lovingly nourish your body whether you’re planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant, or in that 4th trimester postpartum period. Lindsay is a wealth of knowledge who will inspire you to eat a wide range of pregnancy superfoods so that you and baby are as happy and healthy as possible.
Episode Highlights:
- How Lindsay’s pregnancy experiences led to becoming a doula.
- Why she believes adults deserve more support during the transition to parenthood.
- How doulas help fill the missing role of the “village” in supporting new parents.
- The way her doula training impacted the recipes she created for her cookbook.
- Why practicality needs to be balanced with nutrition and deliciousness in postpartum cooking.
- How nutrient intake impacts the way the body recovers postpartum.
- The importance of caring for mom during the birth process, not just baby.
- How doulas offer options for care during pregnancy and the birthing process.
- Lindsay’s nutrition recommendations for the preconception phase.
- How nutrition can support the production of healthy eggs and how that impacts pregnancy outcomes.
- Tips to add rich sources of folate to your meals and snacks.
- The best time to start a prenatal multivitamin and how to choose the best one for your needs.
- The importance of antioxidants and fat in the preconception diet.
- Lindsay’s favourite fat-loving preconception foods!
- How what you eat during pregnancy impacts the health of your baby.
- Why multivitamins are a supplement to a whole foods diet.
- Lindsay’s top foods to support the body during pregnancy, trimester by trimester.
- The importance of listening to your own intuition around hunger and nutrition.
- The role of choline in baby’s brain development.
- Why DHA is one of the most important nutrients for pregnancy.
- The connection between low levels of DHA and postpartum depression.
- Lindsay’s top tips for postpartum nutrition for mom and baby.
- Why you should stay on your prenatal vitamin after birth.
- How planning ahead can set you up for nutrition success postpartum.
- Why you shouldn’t forget to prep some one-handed snacks!
- Why getting comfortable asking for help is critical for healing postpartum.
- Demystifying the top pregnancy nutrition myths.
- How bacteria impacts a baby's microbiome during birth.
- How Lindsay wrote The Food Doula Cookbook and how it’s designed to support the pregnancy journey.
Resources:
Find Lindsay Taylor on Instagram
Sign Up For The Food Doula Newsletter
Order The Food Doula Cookbook!
Take Lindsay’s Postpartum Prep Cooking Class
Get One-on-One Nutrition Coaching
Fullwell Prenatal Multivitamins
Seeking Health Prenatal Multivitamins
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- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy and Walker are joined by Yogi Shambu in a wide ranging, engaging discussion. Shambu starts by sharing the role of ritual, meditation, and mindfulness practices to create a balanced life of optimal potential. From there, he shares his experiences as a member of the Rainforest Flying Squad, who are on the ground daily fighting to protect the last of BC’s old growth forests. Shambu is a fascinating guest. He was born into an artist and healer community and exposed to a revolving door of people who expected more from life and human potential. These early life experiences led him down his path as an energetic healer. He helps his clients release energetic residues of past experiences to allow their present reality to come into clarity. He does this work through his own combination of energy healing, spiritual counsel, and yogic teachings. In this episode they discuss * An easy way to bring mindfulness and ritual to your day. * The importance of meditation and mindfulness for self-intimacy. * How old growth forests are crucial for the environmental health of our planet. * Why we need to take action now to protect the ecosystems in our own communities.
Yogi Shambu shares actionable steps to create your own healing rituals throughout a busy day and valuable knowledge about the importance of old growth forests for ecological health. This episode is captivating and will inspire you to take action to balance your health so that you can share your energy with your great community. Episode Highlights:
- How Shambu’s early life influenced his passion for health, wellness, and spirituality.
- The importance of augmenting the powerful parts of yourself that you’ve been gifted.
- How meditation and mindfulness lead to intimacy with yourself and others.
- Why you should know and accept the positive and not so loveable parts of yourself.
- His journey from a death facilitator to his work with the church and spiritual presences.
- How his experiences around death at a young age influenced his outlook on life and how he lives in the world.
- The grounding practices he uses to protect his own energy when working with clients.
- The influence of his uncle, who was a Swami, on his life and practices.
- The daily rituals he practices to maintain balanced health.
- The joy of doing breathing practices outside.
- How he transitions out of work at the end of the day.
- What he recommends for busy, stressed out folks to find help balance.
- The power of short bursts of activity for self-regulation and maintaining momentum.
- What is the Fairy Creek Blockade and why we should care about it.
- How his love of superheroes inspired his environmental activism.
- His experiences fighting for the environment in BC.
- How clear-cutting old growth forests creates landslides, despite replanting efforts.
- The lack of biodiversity in a replanted landscape.
- The environmental impact of cutting down old growth forests.
- Old growth forests sequester more CO2 per hectare than the Amazon.
- The importance of species-at -risk laws to protect our ecosystem.
- Finding the area in your community where you can help the environment.
- How ecotourism can bring in more income
Resources:
Yogi Shambu’s Website
Find Yogi Shambu on Facebook
Fairy Creek Blockade Website
Donate to the Fairy Creek Blockade
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- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy shares her own skin journey with rosacea and how it impacted her confidence. She dives deep into the research she did to find the best approach to manage her symptoms to give you a solid foundation to care for your skin. She knows rosacea is a multifactorial condition, so she shares her best tips to support your skin, inside and out. In this episode she talks about: * Foods you should avoid to prevent flare ups * The best foods to eat to calm inflammation * What supplements can be beneficial for skin health * Her natural skincare routine * The best natural makeup
As a nutritionist, Joy shares that the health of your digestive system is directly reflected in the health of your skin. In this episode, she focuses on the importance of gut health and its role in not only rosacea, but also eczema, acne, and other skin disorders. And don’t forget the inside scoop on the best beauty products to care for sensitive, rosacea-prone skin! Joy shares her complete skin care routine so you can support your skin from the outside, too. If you struggle with rosacea or red, inflamed skin you are going to love this episode! It’s packed with actionable tips that you can start incorporating into your life right away to support your softest, smoothest skin ever!
Episode Highlights:
- Joy’s journey with moderate to severe rosacea
- Common risk factors for and causes of rosacea
- Why depression and anxiety are so common in folks with rosacea
- What her dermatologist recommended and why she chose a different path
- How weather can irritate the skin
- What foods should you avoid if you have rosacea?
- How vegetable oils are made and where they are found in the diet
- What are high histamine foods?
- Why fermented foods may not be the best choice for folks with rosacea
- The difference between A1 and A2 casein and why it matters
- What role does a healthy gut play in achieving vibrant, healthy skin?
- Why going gluten free isn’t just a trend
- The importance of learning your unique triggers- everyone is different!
- How a food journal can help you discover your triggers.
- What foods should you eat if you have rosacea?
- The power of anti-inflammatory foods
- Why cooking cruciferous vegetables may be necessary for optimal digestion
- The best supplements for skin health
- What probiotics are best for healthy skin?
- Can supplements help lower histamine levels?
- The magic of omega-3s and borage oil for skin health
- Should you do the Dutch Test to check your hormone levels?
- How Joy cares for her skin, naturally.
- The best all-natural makeups for people with rosacea.
Resources:
Rosacea: How I Care For My Skin Naturally
Rosacea: Best Foods To Eat
Rosacea: Steer Clear of These Foods For Calm Skin
Rosacea: Natural Health Supplements
Rosacea: Best Natural Makeup
Probiotics for Healthy Skin
5 Ingredients To Brighten, Balance, & Nourish Your Skin
6 Factors That Sabotage Healthy Skin + Solutions
Our Organic Skincare Line Is Here!
Shop Our Joyous Skincare Line!
Shop Our Radiance Tea!
Shop Our Detox Tea!
$100 Coupon for the Dutch Test!
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- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy is joined by Dr. Laura Markham, a Clinical Psychologist at Columbia University and Founder of Aha! Parenting. She is also the author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids; Peaceful Parents, Happy Siblings; and Peaceful Parents, Happy Kids Workbook: Using Mindfulness and Connection to Raise Resilient, Joyful Children and Rediscover your Love of Parenting. Her approach to parenting is inspiring and supportive; she will make you believe in yourself and your ability to raise joyful, resilient children. Today’s episode focuses on Dr. Laura’s 3 big ideas that parents and caregivers can use so that they can embody peaceful parenting: Regulating your own emotions.
Connecting with your child.
Coaching your child.
This episode is filled with practical tips for managing parenting situations to create safety and connection between you and your child. You’ll learn the importance of building that connection with your child so they feel understood and can take responsibility for their actions. Kids want to be their best selves and by learning how to connect and coach them, you can help them get there.
Dr. Laura also shares the best piece of advice she didn’t learn in school about how to be an emotionally generous and supportive parent. Whether you’re pregnant, have a toddler, or are raising a teen, her advice will help you become the best parent you can be. You’re going to love this episode and walk away feeling inspired and confident in your ability to connect with your child as a peaceful parent.
Episode Highlights:
- What IS peaceful parenting?
- How your childhood can impact the way that you parent
- The importance of dealing with your emotional baggage
- How the hippocampus and dreamwork help process intense experiences
- 3 simple ideas to become a peaceful parent:
- Regulate your own emotions
- Connect with your child
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Coach your child
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Parenting as a relationship, not a set of strategies
- Creating an environment to help your child thrive
- Modeling behaviour: stay calm to calm your child
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How caregivers can nurture a resilient nervous system in children
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Staying out of fight mode
- How to return your nervous system to a state of calmness
- The importance of breath for managing the stress response
- How to invite communication with your child
- How parent and child relationships set the foundation for future relationships
- Setting limits while helping your child feel understood
- How connection and limits help kids develop self-discipline
- Clear examples of how to put Dr. Laura’s advice into practice.
- Developing a peaceful nighttime routine
- The importance of keeping agreements- both parents and kids!
- How to be an emotionally generous parent by filling your own cup
- The role of meditation to cultivate curiousity and compassion about your relationship
Resources:
Dr. Laura’s Website: Sign up for her amazing newsletter!
Dr. Laura’s Peaceful Parenting Course
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Book
Dr. Laura’s Instagram
Dr. Laura’s Facebook
Dr. Laura’s Twitter
Dr. Laura’s Pinterest
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- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week Joy is joined by ultramarathoner Colin Nanka who by defeating the average, shows that anyone can accomplish their dreams of participating in 10 races. Colin teaches us how it is so much more than just being physically fit. In this episode, Colin shows us how embracing difficulties and pain can lead to the greatest achievements in our lives. Episode Highlights: * Feeling average and finding tribes and mentors * What is an Ultra-Marathon? * Learning from mistakes to improve * Leaning into discomfort, pain and suffering * The benefits of breathing and practicing breathing exercises * Breathing exercises & meditation apps with children * The limitless health benefits of simply walking * Leveraging past hardships to confront current difficulties with confidence * Prioritizing your own health & well-being over work * Shutting down at night to increase focus and energy
Resources:
DEFEATING AVERAGE Documentary
Colin Nanka’s Website
Colin’s Instagram
Check out Jeff Warren’s episode on the Joyous Health Podcast
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- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy leans in to discuss living a purposeful life with Renata, a Naturopathic Doctor turned Astrologer, Soul Alignment Coach and Spiritual Mentor. Renata has 10+ years experience in natural medicine, coaching, yoga, astrology, tarot and has helped hundreds of women create soulful success on their terms. In this episode, Renata inspires us to move past our hidden fears, reconnect with our higher selves, and start living a life aligned with our purpose. Episode Highlights: * Renata’s journey to becoming an astrologer, coach and naturopathic doctor * Infusing spiritual and energetic components into the logical side of healing * What are the cosmos? How do they affect us? How can we use them to better understand ourselves? * How each full moon affects us differently and why * Being open & curious about different opinions * How social media can make it seem like there is more negativity than there is in the world * Mercury in retrograde explained
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How to better use and connect with your intuition
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Do certain drugs enhance or diminish your intuition?
- Honouring and embracing the dualities we hold within ourselves
Resources:
Renata’s Content, Readings & More
Free Alignment Starter Kit
Renata's Official Website
Renata's Instagram Page
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- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy and Walker are joined by sugar-free activist Julie Daniluk, a nutritionist, award-winning author, TV host and anti-inflammatory food & lifestyle expert. Julie returns to share with us how damaging sugar is for nearly every system in the body from our hormones, mental health to our skin and how it is at the root of many chronic diseases. She guides us on an approachable path instead, helping us say goodbye to sugar without feeling deprived and shares many sugar substitutes so you can still have your cake and eat it too! In this episode, Julie shares the tools to becoming sugar-free - which is also the title of her latest book. Episode Highlights: * What is a sugar addiction and why do people chase it? * How depression, anxiety and more come with sugar addiction * The amazing domino effect that comes from cutting sugar * Not going cold turkey with quitting sugar and which alternatives to use * Sweeteners to avoid and why * The connection between hormones, menopausal symptoms and high blood sugar * The benefits of intermittent fasting * Cutting off night-time binges & snacking to improve digestive health * Understanding what’s on your label: the hidden places you find sugar * What is the first move to quit sugar if you want to start now? * Julie’s sugar quiz to help you find out how addicted you are to sugar
Resources:
Julie Daniluk’'s Website
The ‘How Addicted to Sugar Are You’ Quiz
Julie’s Free Webinar to Break Free from Sugar Cravings
Julie’s latest book: Becoming Sugar-free
Julie Daniluk on Instagram
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- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy and Walker consider the immense possibilities opened by simply leading with intuition and compassion. They are joined by Xavier Dagba, a trauma informed transformational life coach, shadow work facilitator and intuitive healer. Xavier is a firm believer that personal freedom can only be achieved when we allow ourselves to welcome the wisdom hidden within every emotional state, good or “bad”. In this episode, Xavier inspires us to see beyond the black and white, open our perspectives, and invite compassion into every part of our daily lives. Episode Highlights: * Coming into your own intuition and leaning into it * Trusting the unseen * Xavier's journey to become someone who surrenders to fear and says yes * Nurturing intuitive behaviours in children * A person's shadow and how people navigate it in different ways * Building safety within oneself * How to handle emotional attacks with clarity and understanding the other person's goals * Perspective vs. Identity * Xavier's tools and practices to maintain present * The key difference between empathy and compassion * Protecting your own energy as a coach or an entrepreneur
Resources:
Xavier Dagba's Official Website
Xavier's Inspirational Instagram Page
Book a Coaching Call with Xavier
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- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy has an important subject to discuss: the presence of fluoride in our water and its effects on our health. She’s joined by Michael Connett, lead attorney in the ongoing lawsuit against the EPA over the neurotoxicity of fluoride. Michael is a partner at Waters Kraus & Paul in LA, where he focuses on helping victims catastrophically injured by toxic substances and dangerous products. He’s also a consultant for the Fluoride Action Network (FAN), which aims to broaden awareness of the toxicity of fluoride compounds. In this episode, Michael guides us through why we should be concerned about the presence of fluoride in our water supply, why governments have not updated their policies, and how he and FAN are hoping to change attitudes towards fluoridation.
Joy’s interview with Michael opens with some information about why fluoridation of our water started in the first place and why new dental research has put the validity of this practice in doubt. Michael points out that while water fluoridation is widespread in North America, most Western countries have chosen not to follow in the US’s footsteps, prioritizing informed consent and the possibility of long-term effects on health. These effects include potential harm to children’s neurodevelopment, with many studies showing a link between exposure to elevated fluoride and lowered IQ and ADHD. Michael suggests that institutional inertia may play a part in the government’s refusal to change its policies on fluoridation and discusses how FAN’s lawsuit against the EPA aims to shake up attitudes toward fluoride. He highlights the prenatal effects of fluoride as one of the key concerns being researched right now, points out that bottle-feeding newborns increases their fluoride exposure massively, and explains some of the common ways you and your children can be exposed to fluoridated water—including the high levels present in green and black tea. Finally, Michael explains the significant impact FAN’s lawsuit may have on the future of fluoridation policy and suggests some ways to support FAN and the campaign against fluoridation. Filled with vital information regarding this most critical of topics, today’s interview marks yet another episode of Joyous Health that you absolutely cannot afford to miss.
Episode Highlights:
- US fluoridation policy vs. other countries
- The long-term effects of fluoride exposure
- The link between fluoride and neurodevelopmental harm
- Institutional inertia
- Michael’s petition to the EPA and subsequent federal court case
- The effects of fluoride during the prenatal period
- Bottle-feeding and fluoridated water
- The CDC’s attitude to fluoridation
- Ways you can be exposed to fluoride
- The implications of the lawsuit against the EPA
- Ways you can help the campaign against fluoridation
Resources:
- FAN Homepage
- The neurotoxic effects of fluoride
- 10 Facts about Fluoride
- 50 reasons to oppose fluoride
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
· Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
Joy and Walker are back with the seventh season of the Joyous Health podcast to bring another dose of joy to your day! On this week’s episode, they’re talking with Philip Lago and Mystique Mattai, the husband and wife duo behind the popular food blog Chef Sous Chef and co-authors of cookbook Eat With Us. Philip and Mystique aim to empower home cooks to get into the kitchen and create, sharing delicious contemporary recipes and mindful cooking tips made to inspire. Just as they connected by cooking together, their philosophy encourages a slower, more mindful approach to cooking and eating so that we can enjoy and elevate our experiences with food.
The show kicks off with the story of how Philip and Mystique found their groove in the kitchen while they were dating, with Philip playing chef and Mystique becoming sous chef (and designated stirrer!)—hence the title of their blog. The pair then talk about their backgrounds with food and how, in their own ways, family dinners taught them to appreciate and interact with cooking. Next, they move on to talk about mindfulness in the kitchen and how it extends beyond savoring your meals to being aware of the quality and sustainability of your ingredients and supporting your local food community. Via some tips about making good tzatziki, they then discuss recipe inspiration and eating out vs. dining in, before Mystique describes some of her stranger pregnancy cravings and she and Philip trade stories with Joy and Walker about how to cook when you have young kids. Finally, they wrap things up with the serendipitous story of how they got their book deal and some details about their new web series.
Episode Highlights:
- Philip and Mystique’s respective roles within their business
- Their home life
- The story behind the name of Philip and Mystiques’s blog
- Their histories with food
- The key to making delicious food
- Being passionate and mindful chefs
- Mindfulness and how Philip and Mystique have embraced it
- Perspectives on building mindfulness into eating habits
- Tips for making tzatziki
- Where Philip finds inspiration
- Mystique’s unique pregnancy cravings
- Adapting cooking for kids
- How Mystique’s artistic and writing skills are brought together in her current work
- The story behind getting their cookbook published
- Dining In, Philip and Mystique’s recent web series with Food Network Canada
Resources:
Chef Sous Chef Homepage
Chef Sous Chef Instagram
Chef Sous Chef Facebook
Chef Sous Chef Pinterest
Eat With Us, Philip and Mystique’s debut cookbook
Dining In, Philip and Mystique’s web series
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
Walker and Joy are incredibly excited to welcome their very dear friend and true podcast royalty, Jesse Chappus, to the podcast today. The brilliant and inquisitive mind behind The Ultimate Health Podcast, Jesse retired from his chiropractic practice in 2016 to work on the podcast full-time with his partner, Marni Wasserman, another favorite guest of the Joyful Health podcast. Through his podcasting experience, Jesse has become an expert in interviewing fascinating minds and his thorough preparation consistently results in intriguing and enlightening conversations with them. He’s a dad, an entrepreneur, a passionate health advocate, and, as you will hear, one remarkably interesting human.
Jesse starts off by sharing some of his background, including the roots and evolution of his interest in natural health, and the effects of the changes he’s made to his diet over the years. He goes on to offer advice on navigating the vast amount of dietary information that is available to people today, the most memorable advice he himself has received through his podcast and the guests he would like to have on it, as well as some of his health rituals and the impact that having a child has had upon them. Jesse reviews the decision that he and Marni made to uproot and move to Windsor, and then he offers details regarding his podcasting career including how they make money from it, his extensive preparation, navigating strong personalities in interviews, and some of his favorite interviewers. The conversation draws to a close with Jesse highlighting the importance of consistently working on interviewing skills and detailing what’s next for him and his podcast. As you listen in today, you will quickly realize why Jesse is considered podcast royalty and understand clearly why The Ultimate Health Podcast is such a runaway success.
Episode Highlights:
- Jesse’s background
- The roots and evolution of his interest in natural health
- The effects of the changes he’s made to his diet over the years
- Navigating the wealth of dietary information currently available
- The most memorable pieces of advice he has received through his podcast
- Guests that he would like to have on his podcast
- Some of Jesse’s health rituals
- The impact that having a child has had upon his self-care routines
- The decision to sell Marni’s cooking school and move to Windsor
- Making money from a podcast
- Jesse’s extensive podcast preparation
- Navigating strong personalities in interviews
- Some of Jesse’s favourite interviewers
- Working on interviewing skills
- What’s next for Jesse and The Ultimate Health Podcast
Resources:
The Ultimate Health Podcast Homepage
The Ultimate Health Podcast Instagram
The Ultimate Health Podcast Facebook
The Ultimate Baby Podcast Homepage
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
Quotes:
“What I really liked about learning about this stuff and taking my health seriously, was that I felt like, you know, you don't ever have total control, but I felt like I had more control over how I felt day to day, and my health destiny over a lifetime.”
“When I met Marnie, we were both on the same page and had these deep, you know, ideas about how we wanted to live and, and, you know, spend our time, spend our money, learn together.”
“And at this point, I just feel solid in what we're doing day to day.”
“There's always little tidbits I take from every guest.”
“There's oftentimes more that these different camps will agree upon, even if overall the diet philosophy is different.”
“I appreciate that you interview so many different perspectives, whether you agree with them or not, that doesn't really matter. But I really appreciate that about you that you have such an open mind.”
“When children see that parents have established those health habits, they're more likely to carry on with those when they are adults.”
“I think as a new parent, you just need to be really flexible...easy on yourself and understand that things are going to change all the time, and maybe the way that you think it's going to go, it might not.”
“In the States, there's just so many more health food options than here in Canada.”
“The primary way we make money from the show is through sponsors.”
“The great thing about podcasting is it's such a narrow niche.”
“We only work with brands that we absolutely love their products. And we put a maximum of four sponsors on each episode.”
“I find that it's just continuing to be consistent and put out good quality content over time.”
“I've put all my eggs in this basket, and just decided to hone in and focus and that's allowed me to go very, very deep with guests and to, yeah, just have some amazing conversations.”
“I look at what I do and what I create as art.”
“So I like to listen to what I put out before I put it out.”
“I think the calm, the relaxed nature of the conversation, is the secret sauce there for them, and it's really hard to do that.”
“I'm going to keep focused and keep, you know, living my passion - lucky enough to say, I can do that day to day.”
This week, celebrated American consumer activist, award winning documentary film director, best selling author and internationally respected GMO activist, Jeffrey Smith, joins Walker and Joy for a simply riveting interview. In addition to being the founding executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, Jeffrey has given thousands of lectures and interviews in over 40 countries, trained 1,500 speakers, organized over 10,000 grassroots activists, and appeared in top news outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine, The Doctors, and The Dr. Oz Show. His life’s work is truly transformative on a global scale and he discusses so much of it with our hosts here today.
The episode begins as a primer on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Roundup, and glyphosates, explaining their history and effects, our exposure to them, as well as research and court cases involving them. Jeffrey also discusses Monsanto-Bayer, the company responsible for their proliferation, detailing the corruption, misinformation, censorship and discrediting actions in which they are involved. He finishes up by sharing the work that his institute is doing to combat these issues and how listeners can become involved, offering his perspective on the future of genetic engineering, and revealing what ‘Non-GMO Project Verified’ actually means. Steeped in the knowledge and experience of one who is truly an undisputed expert in his field, Jeffrey effortlessly and effectively educates us all in some ‘stuff that feels scary’ while also inspiring and giving us ‘the steps that can be successful’ in this most fascinating and highly impactful conversation with Walker and Joy. Prepare to have your mind blown.
Episode Highlights:
- Genetically Modified Organisms
- The benefits of getting off GMOs
- Determining the impact of GMOs and glyphosates
- A GMO and Roundup timeline
- Dr. Michelle Perro’s What's Making Our Children Sick?: How Industrial Food Is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Illness, and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It
- The most common way that humans are exposed to Roundup
- Glyphosate's modes of action
- Why Roundup is sprayed on non-GMO crops
- Current glyphosate research
- The Monsanto-Bayer trials
- How glyphosate's status as a carcinogen has affected its use on crops and food sources
- Monsanto’s history of misinformation
- How Monsanto-Bayer is still allowed to stay in business
- Captured regulatory agencies
- GMOs and world hunger
- Gene editing
- Protect Nature Now
- Jeffrey’s experience with censorship and being discredited
- Exposing Monsanto
- What it will take to enact real change
- The work of The Institute for Responsible Technology
- The future of genetic engineering
- What ‘Non-GMO Project Verified’ really means
Resources:
The Institute for Responsible Technology
Jeffrey's Books and DVDs
Don't Let the Gene Out of the Bottle
Protect Nature Now
What's Making Our Children Sick
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
Today marks the exciting return of Joy’s good friend, Marni Wasserman, to the podcast.
A renowned nutritionist, chef, author, and now host of ‘The Ultimate Baby Podcast’, Marni was last on the show back when she was still pregnant with her beautiful daughter, Sarelle. Well, Sarelle has now just turned one, and Marni has returned to share her detailed account of life from pre-pregnancy to post-birth. It is intimate, it is intense, and, above all, it is a beautiful story of a health filled journey through the highs and lows of this miracle of creating life, and Marni shares it all so very openly with listeners today.
The conversation begins with Marni’s preparation for a healthy pregnancy and the advice she now has for others in this area, and progresses through the steps she took upon becoming pregnant, the supplements she included in her diet, and the roles that her midwives and doula played. She then describes her actual birthing experience, the pain she endured and the natural therapies that helped, the moment of Sarelle’s actual birth and the experience of holding her for the very first time. Marni also relates her post-birth experience with breastfeeding, encapsulating her placenta, what Sarelle is eating now, and the importance of listening to your intuition. In impeccable detail, Marni shares her experience of a healthy and natural pregnancy and birth, fully acknowledging the challenges along the way, and celebrating the overriding sense of joy to be found in this most special life event.
Episode Highlights:
- How Marni prepared her body for a healthy pregnancy and her advice for others
- The steps she took upon becoming pregnant
- Supplements she included in her diet during her pregnancy
- Marni’s midwives and doula
- Her birthing experience
- Her experience dealing with the pain and natural therapies that helped her
- The moment Sarelle was born
- Holding her for the first time
- Breastfeeding in the days following birth
- Encapsulating her placenta
- What Sarelle is eating now
- The allergenic foods she has tried
- Evolving food preferences and independence
- Listening to your intuition
Resources:
Marni's Homepage
The Ultimate Baby Podcast
Marni's First Episode on Joyous Health
Marni's IGTV
Marni's Instagram Page
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
· Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
On today’s episode, Angela Maria Moscarelli joins Joy to discuss the benefits of meal prepping. Angela is a chartered professional accountant by trade, but she's currently studying to become a holistic nutritionist. She is a mom to four kids and she discusses her journey to eating whole foods and how meal prepping has made the journey easier.
Angela and Joy start with a story of how they met as teenagers working in a shoe store. Angela delves into the story behind her getting into holistic nutrition. She discusses the impacts of processed sugars on health and how going natural and prepping meals from scratch are not only healthier but also save cost. She gives useful tips on how to save time and avoid stress by batch cooking and reinventing leftovers. Angela and Joy round off with a discussion on how to get your kids interested in meals and where they get inspiration for healthy, homemade meals.
Episode Highlights:
- Joy and Angela talk about how they met as teenagers working in a shoe store.
- Angela discusses life as a big family in the pandemic.
- An accountant’s journey to studying holistic nutrition- the story of conscious parents.
- How persuasive marketing shields the truth.
- How changing to natural products reflects on your health.
- Navigating the transition to whole foods as a parent of four.
- Angela discusses eating in an Italian household as a growing child.
- Why you should start meal prepping- easy steps to begin.
- The art of batch cooking and reinventing leftovers.
- How multitasking and running multiple kitchen gadgets can save you time and stress when meal prepping.
- Joy and Angela talk about their individual experience of grocery shopping.
- Why you should stock up on seasonal foods.
- Angela’s famous banana popsicle recipe.
- 3 ways to get your kids interested in your cooking.
Resources:
Angela’s Instagram
Guided Wellness Homepage
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
Joining Joy and Walker on today’s episode are Lisa Karandat and Alexa Monahan, the founders of Good Juju, which makes all-natural, zero-waste products for your body and home that are good for both you and the planet. Their aim is to clean our daily routines by removing unnecessary plastic while providing premium alternatives - zero waste with zero compromise. Lisa and Alexa are passionate about natural health, the environment, and change. They believe we all have the power to effect real change, and that power lies in the choices we make every day.
Lisa and Alexa deep dive into plastic and how our everyday purchases are impacting the planet. They break down the most shocking statistics related to our overconsumption of plastic, the worst single-use plastic offenders, and how this issue directly impacts not just the environment, but also our health. They discuss the life cycle of plastic, dirty versus clean energy, and the dangers of using fossil fuels and fracking. Lisa and Alexa offer alternatives to popular single-use plastic items, such as straws and plastic wrap. They tell Joy and Walker about their commitment not to use any plastic in their business, and they describe some of their top products, including laundry strips, dryer balls, and organic hair care. Today’s conversation is a powerful reminder that now is the time to step up to create a better future for our planet, and we can start by making small, but important, changes in our day-to-day lives.
Episode Highlights:
- Lisa has spent over 20 years as a marketing and business professional, with over half that time in the natural health industry
- Alexa is a 25-year veteran of the retail health food industry in Canada, and one of the founders of Nature’s Fare Markets
- Reducing plastic consumption
- Overdependence on plastic has endangered the planet and our health
- Life cycle of plastic and its devastating carbon footprint
- Dirty energy versus clean energy
- Fossil fuels and fracking
- Environmental injustice
- When plastic enters the environment, it becomes microplastics
- Coral reefs are dying off and it is becoming increasingly difficult for the ocean to act as a sequester for carbon
- Impacts on wildlife
- Alternatives to single-use plastics
- What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in your body
- ‘No plastic’ is one of the tenants of their brand
- Mindset change to invest in better quality items that are better for you and the environment
- Good Juju laundry detergent strips and hair products
- Clothing is also a huge source of waste
- Dryer balls can help reduce your energy costs
Resources:
Find their zero-waste laundry strips in the Joyous Shop!
Good Juju Homepage Use code JOYOUSHEALTH10 for 10% off.
Follow Good Juju on Instagram
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
· Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Nikole Goncalves, the face behind HealthNut Nutrition, one of the top healthy food and lifestyle YouTube channels in Canada, returns to the podcast for another visit. Joining her this time is her partner, Matthew Varga, aka ‘Mr. Matt’, himself a budding YouTube star who has built an incredible multimillion dollar real estate portfolio. Their lives have changed considerably since Nikole’s first visit as they have recently become parents to their now three month old daughter, Sage, and today they share the details of this very special experience.
The entire episode is devoted to this incredible superpower of creating life, delving into such topics as Nikole’s preparation for pregnancy and the pregnancy itself, the steps she took to prepare for the actual birth, the pain experienced during childbirth, and the glorious moment of Sage’s actual birth. Along the way, they also discuss Matt’s observations throughout the pregnancy, and the biggest lessons they have both learned since becoming parents. Enhanced with Joy and Walker’s contributions regarding their own experiences, Nikole and Matt’s account of this truly momentous occasion is equal parts informative, inspiring and moving, rendering this yet another ‘must listen’ episode of the Joyous Health podcast.
Episode Highlights:
- Becoming parents
- Prepping for pregnancy
- Nikole’s pregnancy experience
- Matt’s experience during her first trimester
- The differences between her trimesters
- Preparing for Sage’s birth
- West End Mamas
- Perineal stretching
- Working with a midwife and a doula
- The pain experienced during childbirth
- The moment of Sage’s birth
- The first 3 months since her birth
- Their biggest learning since becoming parents
Resources:
The Importance of Being True to Yourself and Following Your Passion with YouTube Superstar Nikole of HealthNut Nutrition!
Nikole and Matt's Natural Birth Vlog
West End Mamas
Nikole’s Social Media:
HealthNut Nutrition Homepage
HealthNut Nutrition Blog
YouTube
Matt’s Social Media:
Matthew Varga Real Estate
YouTube
Linktree
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
- Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
Joy and Walker are thrilled to have their good friend, Josh Gitalis, join them once again on the podcast this week. As frequent listeners will remember, Josh is a Clinical Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner who runs a Toronto-based private practice with a worldwide client base. He is a recognized expert in integrative healthcare, and provides professional courses, seminars and workshops including the Functional Nutrition Certification Program. He is the first Canadian nutritionist to become an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP), and, in today’s episode, he shares his vast amount of expertise in the area of mental health.
The interview begins appropriately with a mental health check, and then Josh goes on to share the mental health issues that he is seeing in his practice, and the level of awareness among his clients regarding the connection between these issues and their lifestyle and nutritional habits. Josh then offers a masterclass on this connection looking at the two parts of functional nutrition, practicing emotions, addressing the pillars of mental health, and working with clients who are expressing feelings of depression. He also explains the makeup of the brain and nervous system, nutritional information regarding them, his perspective on biohacking, and some of the challenges with medications. This informative conversation concludes by highlighting the importance of talking to a health care practitioner when necessary, and Josh’s advice for supporting mental health. An important discussion at any time, today’s examination of mental health and Josh’s insightful recommendations are particularly critical given the impact of the pandemic on all our lives, rendering it as timely as it is valuable.
Episode Highlights:
- A mental health check
- The mental health issues Josh is finding in his practice
- His clients’ level of awareness of the connection between healthy lifestyle and mental health
- Information overload and the ‘take a break from news’ challenge
- The two parts to functional nutrition
- Practicing emotions
- Josh’s pillars of mental health and addressing both of them
- His process for working with patients feeling depressed
- The importance of sleep
- Brain and nervous system makeup and nutrition
- Nina Teicholz’s The Big Fat Surprise
- Cholesterol and how it works
- Joy’s natural hair care challenge
- Josh’s perspective on biohacking
- What brain cells need to thrive
- The challenges with medications
- The importance of talking to a health care practitioner
- Josh’s advice for supporting mental health
Resources:
Josh's Homepage
Josh's Courses
The Big Fat Surprise
Josh’s Social Media:
Josh's Facebook
Josh's YouTube
Josh's Instagram
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge
Dr. Lisa Weeks returns to the podcast this week, and Joy couldn’t be happier. Dr. Lisa’s previous appearance was centered around the subject of stress and it was a huge hit with listeners, so she is back again this week to dig into the world of thyroid disorders. As you may remember, Dr. Lisa is a practicing Naturopathic Doctor who has acted as a Consulting Medical Advisor to one of the largest North American distributors of natural health products where she educated and trained other practitioners. She is also the proud mother of a toddler, co-hosts the ‘Perimenopausal Mamas’ podcast, and is the facilitator for a women's health community initiative, ‘Wild Collective Toronto’. She is full of fascinating information and advice, so once again, you’re going to want to get out your pen and paper to take notes during yet another amazing episode.
The entire episode is devoted to Dr. Lisa’s personal and professional experience with thyroid diseases and covers such topics as the reasons behind their prevalence in North America and the most common ones found in her practice in particular, Hashimoto’s disease, TSH ranges, and the value of seeing a naturopath. She also recommends a valuable resource, describes the role of the thyroid and when to get it checked, details what naturopaths can do for thyroid dysfunction, and shares proper nutrition and lifestyle habits for thyroid health. Effortlessly referencing the science behind her recommendations, Dr. Lisa once again demonstrates both her expertise and her passion for helping everyone enjoy the joyous health they so richly deserve.
Episode Highlights:
- Dr. Lisa’s experience with thyroid issues
- Reasons behind the prevalence of thyroid disorders in Canada and North America
- Hashimoto’s disease
- Sources of iodine
- Dr. Christianson’s The Thyroid Reset Diet
- The most common reason for thyroid dysfunction that Dr. Lisa sees in her practice
- The TSH range and the value of seeing a naturopath
- The role and importance of the thyroid and when to get it checked
- What naturopaths can do for those with thyroid disorders
- Proper thyroid nutrition
- Fertility and thyroid health
- The impact of lifestyle and body care on thyroid health
Resources:
Dr. Lisa's Homepage
The Perimenopausal Mama's Podcast
Wild Collective Toronto
The Thyroid Reset Diet
Dr. Lisa’s Social Media:
Dr. Lisa's Facebook
Dr. Lisa's Instagram
More about Joyous Health:
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
Joining Walker and Joy on today’s podcast is Dr. Barb Woegerer, ND, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and health advocate who has a clinical focus and passion in women’s health, stress management, inflammation, nutrition and a love for magnesium, which they talk about extensively here today. Dr. Barb received her Doctor of Naturopathy degree from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, completed a 12-month clinical internship at The Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic as well as at Parkdale Queen West Community Health Center, and has completed a Bachelor’s of Science Honours Degree in Kinesiology and Psychology at York University. As you will quickly discover, she is also gifted with a talent for sharing her wealth of information in a very easy to understand way.
In today’s interview, Dr. Barb begins by sharing her background and how her passion for magnesium evolved, and then she delves into an extensive analysis of this ‘miracle mineral’. Everything from its importance, to its high incidence of deficiency in humans these days and how to detect these, to its impact on so many health and well being aspects in our lives are covered in detail. She also discusses the right magnesium to choose, the foods in which it is found in abundance, the use of Epsom salts, recommended supplements, and vitamin D activation. Indisputably an expert in the field of magnesium, Dr. Barb provides a masterclass in its many benefits here today which will undoubtedly result in listeners joining Walker on ‘that magnesium train’ to health.
Episode Highlights:
- Why magnesium has become Dr. Barb’s passion
- Her educational and professional background
- Why magnesium is so important
- Detecting a magnesium deficiency
- Magnesium’s impact on energy production, stress, and sleep
- Why so many people are magnesium deficient
- Signs and symptoms of a magnesium deficiency
- Magnesium’s impact on PMS, menopause, perimenopause, migraines, headaches, dementia and Altzheimers
- The right magnesium to take
- Epsom salts
- Magnesium rich foods
- Recommended supplements
- Vitamin D activation
Resources:
Dr. Barb's Homepage
Dr. Barb's Instagram
Dr. Barb's Facebook
More about Joyous Health
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Learn more about Joyous Detox Online
Today, Joy welcomes author and health expert Nadine Artemis to the podcast. Nadine is the creator of Living Libations, an exquisite line of natural serums, elixirs, and essential oils, and she also serves as a frequent commentator on health and beauty for media outlets. Her products have received rave reviews in The New York Times, The National Post, and The Hollywood Reporter, and she has been described by Alanis Morissette as "a true-sense visionary”. An enthusiastic advocate of Nadine’s potent dental serums, Joy is extremely excited to chat with her today in an episode that could clearly have lasted a whole other hour!
Nadine begins by sharing the roots of her connection to nature and fascination with aromas, and her journey to the important work she continues to perform these days. Along the way she delves into the extensive research she has done over the years, the products she has developed, the increased understanding of the human microbiome, and the impact that conventional products can have. She also displays her ‘encyclopedic’ knowledge of oral care, including the importance of biological dentists, alternatives to some dental procedures, her recommendations for sensitive teeth, and the services her education team provides. Nadine Artemis combines her ‘perfect fairy princess’ persona with an intricate understanding of precisely how the body works and the role that proper oral care plays within it, rendering her truly an expert in the field who will both educate and inspire you here today.
Episode Highlights:
- The origins of Nadine’s deep understanding and connection to nature and aromas
- The journey that has brought Nadine to her current work
- Her research into women’s health and beauty
- Nadine’s perspective on ‘anti-aging’ marketing
- Transitioning to running her business full time
- Some of her memorable customers
- Happy Gum Drops and how they began
- Understanding the human microbiome
- The impact of conventional products on our oral microbiomes
- Nadine’s oral care products
- The importance of proper oral care
- Root canals, wisdom teeth removals, and jaw cavitations
- Biological dentists
- Nadine’s perspective on, and alternatives to, some dental procedures
- Her recommendations for sensitive teeth
- Nadine’s education team and the services they offer
Resources:
Use code JOYOUS for 15% off any Living Libations product.
Living Libations Homepage
Holistic Dental Care
Renegade Beauty
Happy Gum Drops
Living Libations Consultations
More about Joyous Health
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Learn more about Joyous Detox Online
In today's episode, Walker and Joy have a candid conversation about 2020. Amidst all the uncertainty and the anxiety, there were some really great learnings that came out of this year for both of us. There were some big takeaways that we wanted to share with you as well - things that we really honed in on to bring more peace and calm to our daily lives. We discovered some incredibly fascinating human beings because of this pandemic, and share what they taught us about life.
Episode Highlights:
- Our daily rituals for peace and calm
- Books we've loved in 2020
- People are more complex than a single belief they hold
- The importance of tolerance and to be mindful of your biases
- We won't always agree and that's okay, we can still be kind to one another
- Be antiracist. It's not enough to simply NOT be racist
- The details matter. Look beyond the headline
- Think critically, ask questions, be curious, be mindful
- Dr. Zach Bush
- Allison Holker & Twitch
- Jay Shetty host of the On Purpose podcast
- David Ji
- Kindness, compassion, and empathy matter
- Vitamin G is essential for our well-being
Resources:
- 21 Days to Joyous Health Program
- Books: Surviving Death, The Light Between Us, Signs, Think Like A Monk (I have included Amazon links, but please check your local indie book shop for these titles :)
- Dr. Zach Bush on Instagram
- Allison Holker and Stephen tWitch Boss on Instagram
- Jay Shetty's Podcast
- David Ji
- Jeff Warren - a meditation guru we interviewed on the podcast
More about Joyous Health
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
Walker and Joy are very excited to welcome the ‘Intuition Physician’, Dr. Laura Koniver, to the podcast today. Laura received her medical doctorate degree from Jefferson Medical College in 2000 and has been passionately supporting her patients’ natural healing ever since. She is an artist, author, holistic physician, and internationally recognized grounding advocate who has published her own children’s book on grounding, ‘From the Ground Up’. Her story is an inspiring one and she shares it, as well as her valuable knowledge and advice, with our hosts today.
Laura begins by detailing her journey toward discovering the healing power of nature and grounding, as well as how it led her to quit the conventional medical model and recognize the value of intuition. She then engages in an extensive examination of the practice of grounding, including our sensitivity to its effects, some products associated with grounding, COVID’s provision of opportunities to explore it, and the theories behind it. She also looks at those aspects of our lives that make us ungrounded and can generate a need for ‘shielding’, before finishing the conversation by introducing the ‘BRAIN’ decision making tool. In today’s episode, Dr. Koniver shares her thorough knowledge of the science behind these life-changing practices to support her first hand observations of their value, rendering this conversation, as Joy states, ‘one that everyone in the entire world needs to hear’.
Episode Highlights:
- Laura’s story of discovering the healing power of nature and grounding
- The day she quit the conventional medical model
- The importance of building intuition into every decision
- Tapping into our inner wisdom
- The practice of grounding and its effects
- Some of the many ways to access conductive health
- Grounding cords
- COVID as a catalyst to explore grounding in our lives
- The things that make us ungrounded
- The need for ‘shielding’
- Sensitivity to the effects of grounding
- Theories to explain how grounding works
- Grounding mats
- The ‘BRAIN’ decision making tool
Resources:
Intuition Physician homepage: Intuition Physician
The Earth Prescription: The Earth Prescription
More about Joyous Health
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Learn more about Joyous Detox Online
Today’s episode presents an absolutely beautiful conversation with an incredibly inspiring woman. A holistic nutritionist for almost 20 years, Susan Baker is also the mother to two beautiful children and the author of the ‘Life, Love and Autism’ blog on Facebook, where she documents her family’s journey of growth while raising a child diagnosed with autism. The blog shares the raw and real experiences of her son, Andrew, and the rest of her family, but it goes far beyond the topic of autism, delving deeply into the power of connection, understanding and compassion. Reading the blog frequently leaves Joy in tears, and today’s conversation may very well have the same impact on you as well.
Susan begins by sharing a bit of her background, some details about her blog, the story of Andrew’s autism diagnosis, and what it is like to be an ‘autism parent’. She also explains some of the tools which have helped Andrew express himself, particularly The Letter Board, and the impact they have had in allowing him to demonstrate his true potential. Together with Joy and Walker, Susan explores the notions of supporting as opposed to treating Andrew, the grieving and acceptance that she and her husband went through, the brain-body disconnect associated with autism, as well as Andrew’s learning, remarkable wisdom, and ability to connect with others. The myths and misconceptions of autism are discussed as is the benefit of loving unconditionally, letting go of expectations, the impact of the label of autism and trusting in the process of life. Susan draws this exceptional episode to a close with her advice for parents of children living with autism. As Susan writes, her blog “is way beyond 'autism' -- It is about the human connection, and what really matters. It is about the joys, the challenges, and the learning that comes from it all”, and that is precisely what she shares through her inspiring story here today.
Episode Highlights:
- Susan’s background and her blog
- The story of Andrew’s autism diagnosis
- Being an ‘autism parent’
- The tools that have helped Andrew
- The Letter Board and its impact
- Supporting as opposed to treating
- Grieving and acceptance
- The brain-body disconnect
- Andrew’s learning and wisdom
- His message for Joy
- Andrew’s ability to connect with others
- The myths and misconceptions surrounding autism
- Loving unconditionally
- Letting go of expectations
- The label of autism
- The biggest lessons that Susan has learned
- Trusting in the process of life
- Susan’s advice for families
Resources:
‘Life, Love, and Autism’ Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lifeloveandautism/
Connect with Susan directly: susan@behealthyforlife.ca Information on the letterboard AAC method More about Joyous Health
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on Facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
- Learn more about Joyous Detox Online
A true ‘beam of light’ joins Walker and Joy for the podcast today. Matt Maruca is a student, educator, and entrepreneur in the field of photobiology, the study of how light affects human health, and he is also the founder of Ra Optics, a company that develops the world’s highest quality blue light protection glasses. A veritable fountain of information and advice when it comes to using light to optimize health, Matt enthusiastically shares so much of it here today.
He begins by recounting exactly what light is, why he became so interested in it, and the story of his discovery of epigenetics while addressing the factors causing his health problems when he was younger. Matt then provides an extensive analysis of mitochondria, their importance for our health, the impact of both a synchronized and disrupted circadian rhythm, and the reason why he started his business. Sprinkled throughout his analysis, are references to a number of professionals whose research and theories have greatly informed and impacted Matt’s life and work. He also shares information regarding undoing mitochondria damage, ‘The Light Diet’, his business and its main product, the detrimental impact of the ‘Sun Business’, and what actually brings happiness to his life. To Walker’s great relief, Matt also offers his opinion on the impact of Joy’s bangs on her light absorption. You will quickly appreciate precisely why Joy and Walker could have continued talking to Matt for hours as you listen in today. The passion, enthusiasm, and sheer amount of knowledge that he possesses are on full display here - truly an enlightening guest who provides yet another piece to the puzzle of attaining joyous health.
Episode Highlights:
- What light is and how Matt became interested in it
- Epigenetics and the impact it had on him
- Some of the factors that caused Matt’s health problems
- Mitochondria and the factors that affect them
- Matt’s ‘car engine’ analogy
- Using circadian rhythm to optimize our health
- The ancient Indian practice of sungazing
- Why Matt started a business making blue blocking glasses
- Luke Storey’s podcast interview with Dr. Alexander Wunsch about Blue Light and LED
- Dr. Dylan Petkus and Optimal Circadian Health
- What happens when our circadian rhythm is out of sync
- Dr. Wallace’s research into mitochondria and modern chronic diseases
- Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work and how forms part of ‘The Light Diet’
- The puzzles pieces of our health and wellbeing
- How light impacts our appetite
- Dr. Satchin Panda’s research
- ‘Undoing’ mitochondrial damage
- Dr. Jack Kruse’s work
- The purpose of, and steps involved in, ‘The Light Diet’
- Matt’s company, Ra Optics, and its main product, Blue Blocking Glasses
- The ‘Sun Business’ and the dangers of sun exposure avoidance, sunglasses and sunscreen
- What actually brings happiness to Matt’s life
- Joy’s bangs
Resources:
- Ra Optics discount: Joyous Health discount for Ra Optics
- Luke Storey’s interview with Dr. Wunsch: Luke Storey Interview with Dr. Wunsch
- Optimal Circadian Health homepage: Optimal Circadian Health
- Dr. Wallace’s research: Dr. Wallace
- Dr. Joe Dispenza’s homepage: Dr. Joe Dispenza
- Dr. Satchin Panda’s research: Dr. Satchin Panda
- Dr. Jack Kruse’s homepage: Dr. Jack Kruse
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- Learn more about Joyous Detox Online
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Today, Joy welcomes Dr. Tracey Beaulne ND, R. AC, to the podcast for a very important discussion about gut health and the microbiome. Tracey has almost two decades of experience in integrative healthcare, and is a leader in separating the truth in health information from the sea of misinformation. In partnership with the University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy and Genuine Health, Tracey co-founded and is the host of Town Hall Medicine, where she interviews experts in the field of microbiome science to learn about their research and share it with all who are interested. She is also a co-founder of The Tummy Clinic, which is a team of ‘gut strategists’ from various disciplines whose mission is to surround their clients with the most comprehensive and coordinated IBS care possible.
Tracey begins the conversation by sharing her health journey and how it propelled her toward naturopathy, her battle with IBS, and her concepts of lifestyle medicine and planetary health. She then explains the microbiome, the research involving them, and how her interest in them began. We then engage in an extensive exploration of the microbiome, including their impact upon our health, the importance of maintaining diversity within them and how to achieve that, their role in Tracey’s work, and how the shift of health in humanity is related to them. We also chat about the factors which impact microbes, preventing digestive disorders, supporting regenerative farming, fecal transplant studies and stool sample testing.
Episode Highlights:
- Tracey’s journey to naturopathy
- Her battle with IBS
- Lifestyle medicine
- Planetary health
- How her interest in the microbiome grew
- What the microbiome means
- Microbiome research
- Reasons to care about the health of your microbiome and how microbes impact our health
- Fecal microbiota transplant studies in humans
- The importance of diversity of the microbiome and how to achieve it
- How the shift in the health of humanity is related to the health of the microbiome
- Finding food from microbial rich soil
- The work of Dr. Sarah Hargreaves and supporting regenerative farming
- The impact of antibiotics, diet, sleep, exercise, being in nature, and stress on the microbiome
- How to prevent digestive disorders such as IBS
- Prebiotic foods
- The Tummy Clinic
- Tracey’s strategies for managing stress, especially meditation
- Stool sample testing
Resources:
Tracey’s Homepage: http://drtraceynd.com/
Tummy clinic: https://thetummyclinic.ca/
Town Hall Medicine: https://townhallmedicine.com/
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- Learn more about Joyous Detox Online
Joy’s very special guest on the podcast today is Ashleigh Norris, certified Holistic Nutritionist and Reiki Healer. Ashleigh is also the owner of The Soulful Sprout Holistic Nutrition, where her focus is on hormone health and optimization, employing a unique and warm approach to hormone healing with women throughout the world. As you will hear, Joy has had, and continues to deal with, hormone imbalance in her life, so this conversation is particularly meaningful for her, and it will be for you as well.
Ashleigh begins by sharing her own healing journey, including the effects of trauma she suffered in her youth, and her diagnosis, treatment and recovery from thyroid cancer. She also details how she was inspired to gain a sense of empowerment in her body, and to go forward to receive the training necessary so that she could educate and treat others. Ashleigh goes on to explain the various components such as nutrition, lifestyle, and sleep, that affect hormones as well as the deficiencies involved that cause so many women and men to suffer these days. She concludes by sharing the one thing she wishes women would start doing to better support their hormones and what is coming up next for her. Ashleigh is, indeed, a total hormone expert, and the vast amount of knowledge, wisdom, and advice which she brings to the podcast today will undoubtedly have a profound impact upon all who listen.
Episode Highlights:
- Ashleigh’s healing journey
- Her total thyroidectomy and lymph node removal
- How trauma impacts the body on a cellular level
- Her diagnosis of and treatment for cancer
- Gaining a sense of empowerment in her body
- Being an educator first and a practitioner second
- Her decision to become a Holistic Nutritionist
- Why so many women suffer from hormonal imbalance
- The various components that affect hormones
- The birth control pill’s contribution to nutritional deficiencies
- Optimizing fertility
- Organic versus non-organic foods
- Lifestyle choices that support hormones
- The impact of chemicals on hormones
- The importance of sleep to a woman’s hormonal health
- Ashleigh’s recommendations for sleep hygiene
- Men suffering from hormonal imbalance
- The impact of stress on hormones
- The one thing Ashleigh wishes women would start doing to better support their hormones
- What’s next for Ashleigh
Resources:
Homepage: The Soulful Sprout
Instagram: The Soulful Sprout Instagram
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Today’s episode brings you Joy’s eye-opening and insightful chat with Electro-Hyper-Sensitivity (EHS) consultant and counselor, Veronica Ciandre. A mother and an artist, Veronica’s health journey through EHS changed her life completely and has led her to becoming an expert in this field, and producing a line of natural, sacred, healing jewelry called ‘iSOLA‘. With the experience and knowledge she has gained, Veronica is passionate about educating others and creating awareness about EHS, and, as you will hear today, this passion creates a deep connection between herself and Joy.
Encompassing the entire history of Veronica’s health journey, her conversation with Joy touches on what EHS is, how it severely impacted her life, the people and resources which helped her along her way, and some of the practices she engages in now. Joy also shares her experiences with electro magnetic frequency (EMF) about which Veronica shares her perspective, and they discuss Veronica’s jewelry line, before concluding with the 3 pillars she has identified for dealing with anything in life. This is a conversation filled with so much incredible information and which is so inspiring that, as Joy notes, it went on long after the recording finished. It truly is a conversation that you will never forget.
Episode Highlights:
- Veronica’s health journey and what inspired her to educate people on EMF’s
- Microwave hearing
- Dr. Magda Havis
- The meter and what it measures
- Veronica’s many symptoms
- Low-E windows
- Sole drinking
- Raising your frequency and becoming more conductive
- Veronica’s suicidal thoughts
- RF Canopies
- Her first affirmation and the impact of the many that followed
- Veronica’s current symptom experiences
- The power of words and water
- Joy’s experience with EMFs
- Rouleaux formation
- Having an ‘awake’ body
- Veronica’s jewelry
- The Fibonacci Sequence and our DNA
- Shungite
- Veronica’s 3 pillars for dealing with anything
Resources:
iSOLA homepage: http://www.iloveisola.com/
SOWE Grounded homepage: http://sowegrounded.yolasite.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenwordsbecomemedicine/
https://www.instagram.com/iloveisola/
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Joy and Walker are so excited to start Season 5 of the podcast and to thank you all for helping them surpass 150,000 downloads, that they have invited a very special guest to join them today to honor this special occasion. Vani Hari, also known as the Food Babe, is a food activist, and NY Times best selling author who started FoodBabe.com in April 2011 to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. Her investigations have resulted in significant changes within major food companies, and she has been hailed as one of the most influential people on the Internet by Time magazine. As you will witness today, Vani absolutely oozes passion for her goal of teaching people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world.
Vani begins by sharing her story, the source of her passion, and the significant impact that her research, and particularly one book, had upon her. She goes on to describe how moving to whole and organic foods has changed her life forever, and then details her journey from the corporate world to her current calling as an activist, especially the facts she has uncovered and the criticism she has received in response. Vani explains the dangers of artificial food dyes, the PR nature of current journalism, the reasons for starting her ‘Truvani’ venture, and precisely how the food industry got to the sorry state it is in these days. She concludes the discussion by sharing ideas on how to navigate what children eat, and by offering a glimpse into her new book, Food Babe Kitchen. Vani’s story of discovering the value of proper nutrition, sharing her learning with others, and confronting the negative aspects of the food industry is an epic one which will educate, inform and inspire you – the perfect start to a fantastic new season here on ‘Joyous Health’.
Episode Highlights:
- Vani’s story and where her passion comes from
- Gabriel Cousen’s Conscious Eating
- The impact that moving to whole and organic foods has made on her life
- Her investigation into Subway
- Leaving her job and becoming an activist
- Learning the truth about and exposing her critics
- Vani’s example of PR journalism
- The dangers of artificial food dyes
- The importance of supporting activists
- Vani’s company, Truvani, and why she started it
- Her perspective on how the food industry got so bad
- Navigating what your children eat
- Vani’s new book, Food Babe Kitchen
Resources:
Food Babe homepage: https://foodbabe.com/
Truvani homepage: https://www.truvani.com/
Food Babe Kitchen: https://foodbabekitchen.com/
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Todays’ episode features Joy’s ‘absolutely magical conversation’ with Indigenous Healer and Mentor, Asha Frost. Asha is the Founder of Sacred Membership, a global online medicine circle community who has served thousands of people over the past two decades as a native healer and homeopath teacher and leader. In committing to a journey to reclaim and remember her roots and medicine teachings, Asha specializes in helping people heal when they experience illness, mental and emotional disorders, and ancestral disconnection.
Asha begins the conversation today by sharing information about herself, her work, the power of her drum ceremonies, and the importance of connecting with nature and Mother Earth. She shares her deeply personal story of her own healing journey, explores the ancestral intergenerational trauma that has impacted her and so many others, and describes the role that intuition plays in her work and all our lives. Asha then explains the essence of vulnerability, and the basis of significant decisions she has made in her life. She and Joy discuss Spirit Animal Medicine, as well as her perspective on our biggest act of self-care and the challenges faced by those whom she serves. Asha concludes by sharing what is coming up next for her, including the book she has just started to write. As you listen in today, you will undoubtedly experience the same magic that Joy felt when she first met Asha and was so very moved by her drum ceremony. Joy felt it in her heart that day that she needed to know this woman, and the same will be true for you.
Episode Highlights:
- Asha and her work
- Her drum ceremony
- Connecting with Mother Earth
- Asha’s healing journey
- Ancestral intergenerational trauma, how it is passed down, and its impact upon the health of those experiencing it
- How much intuition comes into play in Asha’s work and how we can tap into our own intuition
- The essence of vulnerability
- The basis for significant decisions Asha has made in her life
- Spirit Animal Medicine
- Our biggest act of self-care
- Asha’s perspective on the biggest challenges that the people she serves experience and her recommendations for their healing
- What Asha is up to these days
Resources:
Asha’s homepage: https://ashafrost.com/
Spirit Animal Medicine Quiz: https://ashafrost.com/quiz/
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You are all in for a treat today as Two Spoons plant based food blogger Hannah Sunderani joins her on the podcast for a fun and fascinating conversation. Hannah’s recipes are truly ‘drool worthy’ without being overly complicated, and her vibrant energy is certain to bring a smile to anyone’s face. In addition to her blog, Hannah’s other achievements include, but are definitely not limited to, being an editor at ‘feedfeed’, a contributor to ‘Best of Vegan’, and having her recipes appear in ‘Thrive’, ‘Simply Gluten-free Magazine’, and ‘Well + Good’.
Today, she shares information with listeners about Two Spoons and how it all began, her move to France and the lessons she learned from it. She and Joy then go on to explore her experience with France’s food culture, the differences between Europe and North America, and how to eat seasonally in Canada. The joy of growing, cooking and being mindful with your food and Hannah’s health journey to her plant based diet are also discussed. The interview finishes with Hannah offering her perspective on full picture thinking, her ‘go to’ foods, and the excitement surrounding her upcoming book. Hannah’s approach to food is refreshing and inviting, and you will undoubtedly experience the same inspiration from her as Joy does when you listen in today.
Episode Highlights:
- Two Spoons and how it began
- Hannah’s move to France and the lessons she learned from it
- Her experience with France’s food culture
- The differences between Europe and North America
- Eating seasonally in Canada
- Joy and Hannah’s gardens
- Growing your own food
- Hannah’s mindfulness with food
- The impact of cooking your own food
- Hannah’s health journey to a plant based diet
- Full picture thinking
- Hannah’s ‘go to’ foods
- Her upcoming book
Resources:
Two Spoons homepage: https://www.twospoons.ca/
Two Spoons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twospoons.ca/?hl=en
Two Spoons Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/twospoonsca/
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Walker and Joy welcome Allison Villa, an amazing relationship expert and registered Psychotherapist who specializes in keeping couples thriving throughout parenthood, to the podcast today. Allison teaches busy couples to live with intention and to use simple time-efficient strategies to connect with each other. She has a great deal of relationship information and advice to offer not just to listeners, but, as you will hear, to Joy and Walker as well.
In the discussion today, Allison identifies the prime importance of self-care, and explores the concepts of unlearning patterns, being cheerleaders in relationships, and implementing ‘daily love habits’. She also discusses the value of recognizing and vocalizing needs, the reality of ups and downs in relationships, introduces some of the programs which she has available to help couples keep their relationships ‘tuned up’, and reviews the role that self-change plays in them. Allison goes into great detail about what she terms the ‘Relationship Seasons’, describes her family’s move to Mexico, offers strategies for families to employ during the current pandemic, and finishes by offering some general advice for couples. As you will hear, Joy and Walker identify with so many aspects of the information and suggestions which Allison shares today, and you will undoubtedly do the same.
Episode Highlights:
- Taking care of yourself as an individual first and modeling that for your child
- Unlearning your own patterns
- Being each other’s biggest cheerleaders in all aspects of life
- Building ‘daily love habits’ into your everyday life
- Recognizing a need, vocalizing it, and having it heard and acted upon
- Dealing with the ups and downs of relationships
- Allison’s Couple’s Tune-Up and Couple’s Sandbox programs, and her Self-Care Tool Kit
- The effect of the sense of self-change in parenthood on relationships
- The Relationship Seasons
- Allison’s move to Mexico and how it built their resiliency muscles
- Strategies for families in dealing the pandemic
- Advocating for yourself
- One thing for couples to start and stop
Resources:
Allison’s homepage: http://www.allisonvilla.com/
House and Hook homepage: https://www.houseandhook.com/
Couple’s Sandbox: https://www.houseandhook.com/couples-sandbox
Couple’s Tune-Up: https://allisonvilla.zippycourses.com/course/couplestuneup/
Self-Care Tool Kit: https://thoughtful-musician-8059.ck.page/59a389ff76
House and Hook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseandhook/
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The man who single handedly got Joy hooked on meditation, Jeff Warren, joins her for a very special episode today. Jeff is a meditation instructor, journalist, and author with a dynamic and accessible teaching style whose mission in life is to empower people to take responsibility for their own mental health. He is honest, funny, and, above all, passionate about destigmatizing meditation with his much more relaxed approach, and his mediation instruction continues to be a blessing to Joy while journeying through the current pandemic.
In this episode, Jeff shares his background, how his interest in meditation began, and how he uses it to support his own mental health. He then presents the four medicines to be found within meditation, what helps him get into his flow, meditation’s role in creating space in your head and dealing with grief, and explores the neuroscience behind it. Jeff also reviews the changes that parenthood has made in his meditation, the shift that mediation has made with his bipolar disorder, and his unique collaboration with Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello. He and Joy also discuss some of the initiatives he offers, the best way to start meditating, and their favorite meditation guides. Fittingly, Jeff finishes the episode with a mini-meditation in which all are invited to participate. Jeff Warren is a remarkable man whom Joy credits with making a profoundly positive difference in her life – listen in today to find out how he can do the same for you. Episode Highlights:
- Jeff’s background and how his interest in meditation began
- How he uses meditation for his own mental health
- The four medicines in meditation
- What helps Jeff get into his flow
- Meditation’s role in creating more space in your head and dealing with grief
- The neuroscience of meditation
- How parenthood has changed Jeff’s meditation
- The shift that meditation has made to Jeff’s bipolar disorder
- Jeff’s meditation with Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
- The Consciousness Explorers Club and its free Community Practice Activation Kit
- The best way for someone to start meditating
- Jeff and Joy’s favorite meditation guides
- A mini meditation with Jeff
Resources:
Jeff’s homepage: https://jeffwarren.org/
Jeff’s Projects and Collaborators: https://jeffwarren.org/about/collaborators/
Jeff’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeffWarrenMeditation/featured
Jeff’s meditation with Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzjzejl_Ndk
The Community Practice Activation Kit:
http://cecmeditate.com/community-practice-activation-kit/
The Consciousness Explorers Club homepage: http://cecmeditate.com/about/
Jeff’s books: https://jeffwarren.org/books/
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Joy is extremely excited to welcome Dr. Lisa Weeks to the podcast today for an in-depth look at stress. Lisa is a practicing Naturopathic Doctor who has acted as a Consulting Medical Advisor to one of the largest North American distributors of natural health products where she educated and trained other practitioners. She is also the proud mother of a toddler, and currently co-hosts the ‘Perimenopausal Mamas’ podcast. Lisa works with people of all ages, from infants to seniors, and she strongly believes that lifestyle and dietary changes are the foundations to a successful treatment plan. Get out your pen and paper - you are going to want to take notes during this amazing episode.
Lisa starts off by explaining just what a Naturopathic Doctor is, and the road she took to becoming one. She then goes on to discuss the reasons that so many people are tired these days, and she describes the General Adaptation Syndrome, The Stress Bucket analogy, and the common symptoms one experiences as they are approaching the exhaustion phase. The importance of listening to your body, the impact of stress upon the immune system, perimenopause, and the effects of cortisol on other hormones are also discussed. Lisa finishes by offering her professional recommendations regarding nutrition, natural supplements and remedies, lifestyle, and setting boundaries. Dr. Lisa Weeks, as you will soon discover, is a brilliant woman who has so much to share with us all – take this opportunity today to soak in her truly remarkable wealth of knowledge, skill and advice.
Episode Highlights:
- What a Naturopathic Doctor is and Lisa’s journey to becoming one
- Why people are so tired these days
- General Adaptation Syndrome – 3 Stages of Stress
- The Stress Bucket
- Common symptoms of approaching the exhaustion phase
- Listening to your body
- How stress impacts the immune system
- The effect of cortisol on other hormones
- Perimenopause
- Lisa’s nutritional, natural remedy, and lifestyle recommendations
- Setting boundaries
Resources:
Lisa’s homepage: https://www.drlisaweeks.com/
The ‘Perimenopausal’ Mamas Podcast: https://perimenopausalmamas.com/
Lisa’s Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/DrLisaWeeksNaturopathicDoctor
https://www.instagram.com/drlisaweeksnd/
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Joy’s former teacher, Brett Hawes, joins her on today’s podcast to talk about autoimmune disease. Brett is a certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Holistic Nutritionist who has been a member of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition faculty for 12 years, currently as a student clinic adviser. He runs an online clinic with a focus on complex and chronic digestive issues, hormone health, and autoimmune disease, and is the host of the highly rated ‘Holistic Health Masterclass’ podcast. Brett has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share, so get ready to take a lot of notes!
He begins by sharing his journey into holistic health, his perspective on why so many people experience chronic illness these days, and then defining just what autoimmune diseases are. After briefly addressing the dangers of ‘Roundup’, he identifies and explores the main areas of impact on the autoimmune system, including diet, stress, and environmental factors. He finishes by emphasizing the common occurrence of autoimmune, adrenal, and hormone issues in combination and recommending that all three areas be considered in tandem when addressing autoimmune health. Brett’s considerable passion and knowledge shine forth brilliantly here today as he shares valuable information and recommendations that will have a profound impact upon your health and upon your life.
Episode Highlights:
- Brett’s journey to holistic health
- Why there are so many people with chronic illness now
- Autoimmune diseases
- The dangers of Roundup
- The impact of diet, particularly gluten, sugar and dairy, on autoimmune systems
- Elimination diets
- Leaky gut and how it is diagnosed
- Stress and our autoimmune systems
- ‘The Perfect Storm’
- Managing stress
- The benefits of meditation
- The importance of the proper type and level of exercising
- Brett’s perspective on intermittent fasting
- Environmental factors affecting autoimmune systems
- The importance of examining autoimmune, adrenal, and hormone issues as a ‘unified entity’
Resources:
Brett’s homepage: https://www.holistic-health-masterclass.com/
Brett’s ‘Unraveling the Mysteries of Glyphosate’ podcast:
https://www.holistic-health-masterclass.com/podcast/hhm-seneff-glyphosate/
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Anna Lozano & Lindy Sood, the power duo behind the Loved Powered Family, are Joy’s special guests today. Anna and Lindy are friends, soul sisters, and mom entrepreneurs on a mission to spread love and teach mindfulness through the POWER of I AM - without the woo. They are also the creators of Love Powered affirmation cards, one of which Vienna selects each day for Joy and her family to read and talk about – they are great conversation starters.
Anna and Lindy begin by sharing their experiences with, and lessons learned from, the pandemic, and also how they started Love Powered Co. They then go on to describe affirmations, how they work, which ones are their favorites, and their connection to mindfulness. The discussion continues by exploring how exactly they created these affirmations and how they benefit children, the vast amount of feedback that Anna and Lindy receive, as well as their other daily rituals. As you listen to today’s special episode, you will be struck with not only how much Love Powered Co has impacted Joy and her family, but also how it could create positive change for yourself and future generations.
Episode Highlights:
- How Anna and Lindy are managing through the pandemic
- What is the universe trying to tell us through the pandemic
- How Anna and Lindy started Love Powered Co.
- Affirmations and how they work
- Anna and Lindy’s favorite affirmations
- The connection between mindfulness and affirmations
- How mantras and affirmations can benefit children
- The feedback that Anna and Lindy receive
- The other daily rituals in which they engage
- When does life start to change us?
- How they created their affirmations
Resources:
Love Powered Co. homepage: www.lovepoweredco.com
Love Powered Littles:
https://www.lovepoweredco.ca/products/love-powered-box
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/toys/love-powered-littles-i-am/9781775101604-item.html
Love Powered Co. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovepoweredco/
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In this episode, entrepreneurs Joy and Walker share ten lessons we’ve learned over the ten years (and counting!) of running Joyous Health, a healthy lifestyle brand of cookbooks, natural and organic body care and hair care products.
Episode Highlights:
- Start before you're ready not when the time is perfect. Focus on progress not perfection. Stop delaying, start making progress!
- Build value and trust before building sales.
- Create opportunities even when it's uncomfortable because opportunity is just on the other side of your comfort zone.
- Be proactive, not reactive.
- Say no before you say yes.
- All that glitters is not gold.
- Stay hungry.
- Embrace the middle.
- Balance what? It's all about self-care.
- You can do it. Resourcefulness is a life skill.
- Invest in your business.
Resources
The Joyous Health Business Program (JHB)
Join the next info session for JHB
How I got over my fear of public speaking.
5 Do's and Don'ts on Insta for your biz
How to create a joyous client experience from start to finish
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You are all in for a treat today as our good friend, Stuart Knight, joins us for the best conversation you’re ever going to hear. Stuart is an award winning entrepreneur, a critically acclaimed author of two books, an expert panelist on numerous television shows, and the host of a hit radio show. He also has a sought after podcast and has over twelve thousand people from around the world tuning in each week to watch his thought provoking videos online. He is a disrupter, thought leader and maverick, who has inspired over one million people reach greater success, find deeper joy and to ultimately boycott what they thought.
In this episode, Stuart describes his journey to becoming a professional speaker, and how he came to focus on the area of communication. He also explores the role that skills and connection play in conversations, explains the notion of being a ‘conductor of conversations, and emphasizes the value of learning about other people. Stuart then shares the components and skills involved in better, more powerful conversations, the crucial role that good listening plays, and the types of questions that elicit responses which help generate strong connections. Effective communication skills are critical in life, and, as you will discover today, Stuart is as passionate as he is gifted in helping people to acquire and improve them, changing their lives in the process.
Episode Highlights:
- Stuart’s journey to becoming a professional speaker
- How he came to focus his work on the area of communication
- Skill and connection in conversations
- Becoming the ‘conductor of conversations’
- The value of learning about others
- The 5 components to a powerful conversation
- The 4 components to having better conversations
- Good listening and its role in good conversations
- ‘Feeling’ questions and ‘why’ questions
- Moments when you just don’t feel like having a conversation
Resources:
Stuart’s homepage: https://www.stuartknight.com/
Stuart’s Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/stuartsknight/
https://www.facebook.com/KnightStuart/
https://twitter.com/Stuart_Knight
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And we’re back! After a bit of a longer break between seasons – with Vienna home from school during the pandemic – we are eager to jump into yet another amazing season packed with inspiring individuals ready to share their wisdom and enthusiasm with all of us - and we couldn’t ask for a better guest to start this new season. Julie Daniluk is not only our very good friend, but she is also a nutritionist, a best selling author, a TV personality who hosts her own show ‘Healthy Gourmet’, and has also appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show, and The Marilyn Dennis Show where she is the resident nutrition expert. Julie joins us today for a highly enlightening discussion about inflammation, and you will quickly discover, as you listen along, that she possesses a vast amount of knowledge and passion around this topic, which is precisely why we affectionately refer to her as ‘The Anti-Inflammatory Queen’.
We dive right in with Julie explaining just what inflammation is, how it is caused, and the difference between acute and chronic inflammation. She then shares a great deal of information and advice regarding anti-inflammatory nutrition, its impact upon our bodies and our lives, as well as the dangers of donuts, sugar and flour. She also explores the ways that lifestyle and nature itself can affect inflammation. You will be astounded by the sheer amount of understanding and insight which Julie possesses in this field, you will be surprised by the revelations she has to offer, and you will finally learn what would result ‘if guacamole made love to a latte’. We are definitely back, and Julie certainly makes the start to this new season one to remember.
Episode Highlights:
- What is inflammation?
- The 4 ‘I’s’ of inflammation
- Acute and chronic inflammation
- Anti-inflammatory nutrition and the impact it has
- Some surprising potential benefits of coffee
- The importance of hypervariety
- Donuts, sugar and flour and their impact upon our bodies and lives
- Lifestyle habits that affect inflammation
- The power of nature
Resources:
Julie’s homepage: https://www.juliedaniluk.com/
Julie’s Anti-inflammatory guide: https://www.juliedaniluk.com/mthfoodpyramid
Julie’s playlist: https://www.youtube.com/user/jdaniluk/playlists?app=desktop
More about Joyous Health * Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health * Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks * Follow Joyous Health on Instagram * Find Joyous Health on Facebook * Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program * Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
As an intuitive eating nutritionist, host of the ‘Fill Your Cup’ podcast and online Quarantine Dance Parties, and ‘stress eating expert’, Rachel Molenda’s mission is to help women obsess less with food and their body and to work with them to find their own unique, effortless, enjoyable and healthy way of eating.
Rachel’s knowledge on emotional/stress-eating and sage advice are perfectly timed as we navigate our way through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. She not only describes her own battle with food over the years but also explores the causes of emotional eating and offers practical strategies that we can all implement right now.
Episode Highlights:
- Rachel’s story and her relationship with food
- The difference between disordered eating and eating disorders
- Emotional eating and Rachel’s strategies in dealing with it
- Rachel’s Quarantine Dance Parties
- The emotions that members of her community are experiencing during this pandemic
- Rachel’s description of, and an exercise demonstrating, ‘mindful eating’
- What’s next for Rachel, particularly her exploration into ‘breathwork’
- Rachel’s advice for those binge eating at this very moment
Resources:
- Rachel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmmolenda/
- Rachel’s homepage: https://www.rachelmmolenda.com/
- Fill Your Cup Podcast: https://www.rachelmmolenda.com/podcast
More about Joyous Health * Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health * Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks * Follow Joyous Health on Instagram * Find Joyous Health on Facebook * Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program * Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
In this episode, Walker and I share how we are managing work, parenting and life in general during COVID-19. We share the strategies we are using to help manage anxiety and cultivate positivity. It's something that we are taking actionable steps towards every day. Some days I feel like we are slaying it and there are moments I am in tears -- but through it all, we are staying connected virtually to family and friends and to each other.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- Be cautious of information overload
- Turn off notifications on your phone
- Write down all the things you CAN control
- Write down all the things you cannot control
- The benefits of spring cleaning and organizing
- Energy flows where attention goes - focus on 1 thing and try and monotask as much as possible
- How food can help you manage anxiety
- Are you grazing all day long - ask yourself if you are physically hungry?
- Write down what I want to accomplish each day
- How meditation has changed my life
RESOURCES
- How to cultivate positivity
- I do at-home online workouts through Obe Fitness. Try a 1-week free trial and use my code JOYM30 for 30% off
- Go Noodle - amazing YouTube channel with activities like dancing for kids
- Parenting episode with Dr. Kat and Adrian
MORE ABOUT JOYOUS HEALTH Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks Follow Joyous Health on Instagram Find Joyous Health on Facebook Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
Let’s face it, we’ve all had moments where we feel like we just don’t know what we’re doing as parents, and Walker and I tend to figure things out as we go along. But we don't have all the answers and that’s precisely why we are so excited to have Family Coaches and Parenting Experts, Dr. Kat & Adrian Kremblewski, join us on today’s show.
These two dynamic individuals are parents themselves who have read all the books and done all the research regarding parenting that the rest of us just never have the time to do, and are here to share the knowledge, wisdom, experiences, and advice they have accumulated. As you listen to Kat and Adrian answer the questions we all have about parenting, you will undoubtedly join us in wanting to sign up for their Parent Map Course so that you, too, can learn how to ‘create the peaceful, loving environment which you want, and which children need’.
Episode Highlights:
- How one’s childhood affects one as a parent
- The importance of communication and having children observe both conflict and resolution
- The dangers of ‘labeling’ a child
- Resilience in children
- Kat and Adrian’s parenting style
- The power of ‘beliefs’
- Responding to tantrums
- Supporting and encouraging children
- Four words to use judiciously with children
- Being present in the age of social media
- The Parent Map Course
- Kat and Adrian’s most important parenting advice
Resources:
- The Parent Map homepage: https://www.theparentmap.com/
- The Parent Map Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentmap/
More about Joyous Health * Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health * Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks * Follow Joyous Health on Instagram * Find Joyous Health on Facebook * Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program * Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
From her arrival in Canada as a child, not speaking a word of English, through many stress filled years of employment in other fields, to recognizing her true passion and putting in the countless hours of education and work to finally realize her dream, Emilia’s story is one of courage, perseverance, and commitment that we know you will find as inspiring as it is informative.
Join us for our chat with Emilia Wisniewski as she recounts her fascinating journey along the road to starting and running her remarkably successful Studio 1NINE1 interior design business
Episode Highlights:
- Emilia’s ‘immigrant story’
- Her road to becoming an interior designer
- Emilia’s ‘secret sauce’
- Her rituals for avoiding burnout
- Emilia’s business ‘Studio 1NINE1’
- The ‘kick in the butt’ that Joy and Walker gave Emilia
Resources:
Studio 1NINE1 homepage: http://www.studio1nine1.com/
Video of one of Emilia’s makeovers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOSWOmX0dW8
More about Joyous Health Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks Follow Joyous Health on Instagram Find Joyous Health on Facebook Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
We couldn’t be more excited about our guest this week, Julian Brass, the international keynote speaker, corporate workshop facilitator, certified health coach, yoga instructor, investor, and author of ‘Own Your Anxiety – 99 Simple Ways to Channel Your Secret Edge’. Julian lives to inspire people, and that is precisely what he does in this episode as he shares his fascinating personal story and offers practical tools and strategies to help us ‘own our anxiety so we can own our lives’. If you are looking to turn your anxiety from being ‘negative and debilitating to positive and facilitating’, you don’t want to miss this episode!
Episode Highlights:
- Julian’s story and his current goals
- His definition of anxiety
- Some of the tools Julian uses on a daily basis to feel his best including ‘nose to belly breathing’ and ‘personal power points’
- Julian’s book and some of his favourite strategies in it
- The importance of sleep and his ‘winding down’ suggestions
Resources: * Get Julian's amazing book, Own Your Anxiety. * Learn more about Julian * Julian’s Life Letter
More about Joyous Health Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks Follow Joyous Health on Instagram Find Joyous Health on Facebook Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
Today, I’m so excited to welcome my very good friend, and host of the ‘Healthy Hormones for Women Podcast’, Samantha Gladish, to the show. In addition to hosting her podcast, Samantha is a holistic nutritionist, weight loss coach, hormone ‘fixer upper’, and an author as well who has generously taken time out of her extremely busy schedule to discuss her remarkable ‘healing journey’ toward becoming a nutritionist, and to share her vast amount of knowledge and experience in the area of women’s nutrition and health. If you want to learn how to live a healthier life by tuning into and trusting your body, Sam’s been there, done that, and tells you how on today’s very special episode.
Episode Highlights:
- The health benefits of Sam’s move to the country
- Sam’s journey to becoming a nutritionist
- The birth control pill and Sam’s experience with it
- Her response to her Auto-Immune Hashimoto’s diagnosis
- Sam’s perspective on the most neglected area of women’s health and her recommendations to address it
- What Sam’s up to these days, including publishing her new book, ‘The 30-Day Hormone Solution’
Resources: * Sam’s Podcast about Genetic Testing * Healing and Dealing with Hashi’s * Sam's new book: "The 30-Day Hormone Solution" * Sam’s DUTCH Hormone Program * GI-Map information
More about Joyous Health Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks Follow Joyous Health on Instagram Find Joyous Health on Facebook Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
We are incredibly excited to have Dan Schawbel, New York Times Bestselling author, global keynote speaker, and career and workplace expert on the podcast today share so many knowledge bombs. He explains how we can create better connections in the age of isolation.
We get into talking about the light and dark side of technology, why everyone thinks millennials are lazy (spoiler - they are not) and how we can use technology as a bridge to relationships and not let it be a barrier between you and the relationships you want to create.
In This Episode We Discuss:
- Dan’s book ‘Back to Human’ and its message regarding technology
- His content creation strategy
- Dan’s love of research and investigating
- Some of his Instagram ‘golden nuggets’
- Those who inspire Dan
- His most memorable podcast guests
- Dan’s best career advice
Resources: Dan’s homepage
Dan’s Podcast homepage
Dan’s articles on LinkedIn
Dan's latest book: Back to Human
More about Joyous Health Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks Follow Joyous Health on Instagram Find Joyous Health on Facebook Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
Natural health industry trailblazer, Alain Ménard, joins us on today’s episode to share the remarkable tale of how he and his wife courageously changed their life missions to helping people live healthier and more natural lives by starting The Green Beaver Company.
As Alain’s story unfolds, you will marvel at his extensive scientific knowledge, you will be shocked by what you learn about conventional products and the companies that make them, but most of all you will be inspired by the passion and commitment that Alain demonstrates as he lays out the facts, presents the options, and invites you to make one of the most important choices of your life.
In This Episode we Discuss
- How The Green Beaver Company got its start
- Parabens and ‘Paraben-free’ products
- What’s scary about fragrances
- How the average shopper can choose natural and healthy products
- Aluminum in antiperspirants
- What’s next for Green Beaver
Resources
- Find Green Beaver on Instagram
- Find Green Beaver on Facebook
- The Green Beaver Company homepage
We are incredibly honoured and excited to welcome Podcast Royalty to the show as nutritionist, chef, author, co-host of The Ultimate Health Podcast, and very pregnant Podcast Queen, Marni Wasserman, joins us for today’s episode.
Marni’s journey through the world of food and nutrition is a fascinating one, and she shares many details of it with us, including a courageous transition which has impacted both her personal and professional life considerably. Not only is Marni a great friend of ours, but her podcast is also one of the top health podcasts available, so we know you will greatly enjoy listening to her uniquely well-informed perspective on everything from nutrition and diet to pregnancy preparation.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS
- Marni’s ‘organic evolution’ through the world of food and nutrition
- Her plant-based cooking school business
- Marni’s transition away from a plant-based diet to eating animal foods
- Her outlook on the nutrition and diet industry
- Marni’s pregnancy and how she and Jesse have prepared for it
RESOURCES
- The Ultimate Health Podcast homepage
- Marni’s homepage
- Find Marni on Instagram
- Find The Ultimate Health Podcast on Instagram
We are incredibly honoured and excited to welcome Podcast Royalty to the show as nutritionist, chef, author, co-host of The Ultimate Health Podcast, and very pregnant Podcast Queen, Marni Wasserman, joins us for today’s episode.
Marni’s journey through the world of food and nutrition is a fascinating one, and she shares many details of it with us, including a courageous transition which has impacted both her personal and professional life considerably. Not only is Marni a great friend of ours, but her podcast is also one of the top health podcasts available, so we know you will greatly enjoy listening to her uniquely well-informed perspective on everything from nutrition and diet to pregnancy preparation.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS
- Marni’s ‘organic evolution’ through the world of food and nutrition
- Her plant-based cooking school business
- Marni’s transition away from a plant-based diet to eating animal foods
- Her outlook on the nutrition and diet industry
- Marni’s pregnancy and how she and Jesse have prepared for it
RESOURCES
- The Ultimate Health Podcast homepage
- Marni’s homepage
- Find Marni on Instagram
- Find The Ultimate Health Podcast on Instagram
I cannot think of a better person to kick off season 3 of the Joyous Health Podcast than Raia "Coach" Carey! I met her last year at an event I was speaking at, she was the panel host. She has a confident and magnetic personality and she's also warm and super personable. She's been through many triumphs and tribulations to get where she is at today and Walker and I were incredibly inspired by her.
From being bullied to being the bully, overcoming racism, losing 300lbs and So. Much. More. It was a ton of fun to talk to her and I think you're gonna love hearing Raia, who like her name sounds, is truly a ray of sunshine.
In This Episode We Discuss
- Being bullied and then becoming the bully
- How crying her eyes out in grade 4 helped her become more resilient
- The power of putting yourself out there and what can happen when you do
- Defining confidence
- How we both love Neil Pasricha’s "Rose Rose Bud Thorn" exercise for bringing more conversation, gratitude and positivity into your life.
- Her journey in losing 300 lbs and how she did it. The benefits beyond weight loss like her hormonal balance, better period, no cramps
- How she overcame her nerves and has made a career out of public speaking
- Four key questions to ask yourself at the end of the day (Walker, Vienna and I do this all the time)
- Cutting out alcohol in 2020
- Finding your life's purpose
- What's next for Raia!
Resources
- Find Raia on Instagram
- Find Raia on LinkedIn or her website
More about Joyous Health
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
The countdown is on for the Joyous Cookbook because it comes out on December 31st and we couldn't be more excited about it! Walker and I are thrilled to bring you this cookbook but there was a lot of work and hustling to get this book done. In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of bringing it to life.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS
- Why we created the joyous cookbook and who it's for
- How I developed the recipes and the inspiration behind them like Walker's grandmother Mamabea
- The process of shooting the recipes from props to food styling
- How I got a cookbook deal
- What did we do with all the food we shot
- How to get you preorder bundle
- What we hope you take away from the book
RESOURCES
- More about The Joyous Cookbook
- My first cookbook: Joyous Health - the foundations of natural healthy living
- My second cookbook: Joyous Detox - detox lifestyle hacks and detox-friendly recipes. This is the cookbook that has those salmon quinoa cakes I mentioned
- Best ever pizza crust recipe
- Get your preorder bundle recipes from the Joyous Cookbook
More about Joyous Health
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
This past September, you might remember our Joyous Night At The Movies event in Toronto where Joyous Health partnered with The Superfood Chain to preview this incredible documentary! I have been working with the team at Fathom Film Group (who are the people responsible for bringing The Superfood Chain documentary to life) for the past year because I strongly believe the message they are sharing needs to get out to the masses.
It's why we brought Ann Shinn, the filmmaker behind The Superfood Documentary, to talk more about this on the Joyous Health podcast today, and more specifically, the impact that our superfood shopping habits have on the world and people around us.
Ann is an award-winning Director and Producer known for beautiful, compelling documentary films, series, and innovative interactive projects. Her films and series have aired on CBC, TVO, HBO, ABC, CBC The Documentary Channel, Discovery Channel, HGTV, History Channel, SLICE.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
- How Ann Shinn paved her way in the filmmaking industry
- The challenge in putting personal biases aside as a filmmaker
- The art of letting the truth of a story unfold naturally in a documentary
- What inspired The Superfood Chain documentary
- Do you know where your superfoods actually come from?
- How the nutritional content of superfoods vary depending on where they're sourced from
- The impact on farmer's to have a new superfood pop up every week
- Ann's journey of traveling with her daughters to Bolivia to learn about superfoods
- The beauty of using the natural and locally sourced superfoods from where you live
- How to be mindful and shop for food sustainably
- Why you should try to buy smaller fish
- The one thing Ann hopes for people to get out of The Superfood Chain
- Not all fair-trade organizations are created equal
- What's next for Ann after The Superfood Chain
- Where you can watch The Superfood Chain
RESOURCES:
- Watch: The Superfood Chain
More about Joyous Health
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
- Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
This is a deeply personal episode and one that we've been putting off talking about on the podcast for a while. Sharing this story on the blog back in 2018 was very therapeutic in my own healing journey but talking about it out loud with the world was a whole other ball game.
However, we decided we should share our experience on the podcast because we feel that it's our duty to talk about something that people don't like to talk about. And because we know there's someone like you out there who's been through it too or you're in the process of going through it and I believe our story might give you comfort in knowing that you are not alone.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why we wanted to share our miscarriage story
- Missed miscarriages and what they are
- How Vienna knew we were pregnant before we did
- Walker's reaction to the news that we were pregnant again
- Navigating the loneliness and isolation that comes with miscarriage
- Mourning your former life
- Who we turned to for support
- Why your emotional state doesn't have to relate to how long you've been pregnant
- Recalling the sequence of events on the day of the miscarriage
- Don't be afraid to feel the feels
- What helped us to heal and move forward
- Why you shouldn't ask people when they're having their next child
More about Joyous Health
- Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
- Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
- Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
- Find Joyous Health on facebook
- Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
017: Conversations with Joy and Walker (Vol. 1)
Like many things in life, you just gotta show up! That's exactly what we did in this episode. Walker's computer crashed last week and I was travelling, so we not only lost a lot of highly important files, we had zero time to make up for it. This is why we decided to just wing this episode and have a random conversation about a variety of topics including smiling at strangers, eating cake, how I cope with being away from our daughter while travelling and what I do to stay balanced.
Resources * Upcoming events at Joyous Health: https://www.joyoushealth.com/upcoming-events * Subscribe to our newsletter: https://hi.joyoushealth.com/news/ * Nature's Fare: https://www.naturesfare.com * Genuine Health: https://www.genuinehealth.com/ * Bunners Bakeshop Funfetti Cake: https://bunners.ca/collections/cakes/products/funfetti-cake?variant=21028918165568 * Neil's Uplifting episode: https://www.joyoushealth.com/27397-blog-jh-podcast-16-how-to-bring-more-awesome-into-your-life-with-neil-pasricha
More about Joyous Health * Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health * Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks * Follow Joyous Health on Instagram * Find Joyous Health on Facebook * Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program * Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
We interviewed Neil Pasricha, a New York Times Bestselling author and award-winning blogger of 1000 Awesome Things. If you need a boost of positivity or a reminder to look for all the awesome in your life, this is the episode for you.
He was an absolute delight to chat with and you're gonna love this one!
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
- We learned all about “baby Neil”
- How a hamburger determined his parents getting married (in fact if his mom was vegan he wouldn’t be here)
- Born in Oshawa, Ontario and the only brown kid in his whole school and how he navigated it
- How the death of his best friend and divorce spurred his world-renowned blog 1000 Awesome Things
- How a small sense of appreciation can transform your life
- His blog later turned into a best-selling book: The Book of Awesome which he wrote from a very dark place yet it transformed his perspective
- Neil’s wise words “Don’t take advice”
- Listen to the pilot light inside you
- YOU ARE VERY LUCKY TO BE ALIVE and why
- How he overcame his sense of shame about something that made his body different
- The power of communicating love to those you love
- Rose Rose Thorn Bud game Neil plays with his 3 boys and wife to normalize things that aren’t going awesome
- The strategy Neil uses to get his kids to be more resilient
- The biggest atrophied muscle in society today
- Only 10% of our happiness is circumstances, 50% is genetics
- 40% of your happiness is your intentional activities!! You can control 40% of your happiness by specific behaviours
- Happiness behaviours we can teach our children
- How to be more conscious of your free time
- Why you need to read more
- The epic quest he’s on with his podcast
- Our connection to the moon
- His best ideas have come from untethering himself from all technology and wandering
- Nature deficit disorder
RESOURCES:
- More about Neil - https://www.neil.blog/about-neil
- 1000 Awesome things blog - 1000 Awesome Things - A time-ticking countdown of 1000 awesome things by Neil Pasricha
- Neil’s NEW BOOK - https://amzn.to/2MEU8Mj
- All of Neil’s Books - https://amzn.to/32HAqVy
- Michael Harris: Solitude - https://amzn.to/2MFYenj
- Ted Talk: The 3 A’s of Awesome - https://www.ted.com/talks/neil_pasricha_the_3_a_s_of_awesome
- 3 Books Podcast - https://www.3books.co/
- The How of Happiness, by Sonja Lyubomirsky - https://amzn.to/2BFR2RD
- HBR Article: 8 Ways to Read (a lot) More Books This Year - https://hbr.org/2017/02/8-ways-to-read-a-lot-more-books-this-year
More about Joyous Health Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks Follow Joyous Health on Instagram Find Joyous Health on facebook Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
This episode is absolutely packed with evidence-based information to support your immune system from a truly holistic approach! We take you on a journey from understanding how the immune system works, to the factors that lower your immunity and everything you can do to support your immune system. We discuss the best foods, supplements and lifestyle habits for a healthy immune system.
In this episode we discuss:
- A full tour of your immune system
- The signs of a weakened immune system from eczema to prolonged sickness
- All the factors that lower your immune system
- Stress and how cortisol impacts your immune system
- A simple relaxation exercise to reduce stress
- The importance of sleep for a healthy immune system
- How sugar, antibiotics and alcohol impact your immune system and microbiome
- How Pacman relates to the immune system
- Lack of protein reduces the effectiveness of your immune system
- Drink water and avoid the S.A.D. C.R.A.P Diet
- The best foods to eat for a healthy immune system: cultured foods, colourful foods, raw garlic, mushrooms, honey, protein, plant-based foods that are colourful!
- The best supplements for a healthy immune system: probiotics, vitamin D, elderberry, oil of oregano, echinacea
- Walker's prevention plan for not getting sick
- The best lifestyle factors for a healthy immune system: sex, sleep, exercise, fun, joy, laughter, positive emotions
Resources
Essential supplements for a healthy immune system
A simple relaxation exercise to reduce stress
10 Natural Solutions for Sleep
The importance of Vitamin D
How to build a healthy immune system in kids
The dreaded sugar. Check out episode 6 on how to break your sugar addiction
Microbiome 101. Check out episode 14 where we chat with Dr. Brett Finlay
Detoxification: Check out episode 12 where we talk about how you can make detox part of your everyday life
Genuine Health's Multi-strain probiotic for kids
Elderberry Force
Elderberry Suro Syrup
St. Francis Echinacea
More about Joyous Health
Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
Follow Joyous Health on Instagram
Find Joyous Health on facebook
Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program
Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
You are about to be completely blown away when you learn about the microbes that live both in and on us and how they are bigger determinants of the state of our health than we could've ever imagined.
Here to share his wisdom is the brilliant Dr. Brett Finlay to talk about all things microbiome! Brett is a Canadian Microbiologist, a Professor of Microbiology at the University of British Columbia and world leader about how bacteria infections work. Brett has been studying microbes for over 30 years and has published over 450 articles. He's the two-time best-selling author of Let Them Eat Dirt: Saving Your Child From An Oversanitized World and The Whole Body Microbiome.
In this episode we discuss:
- When your microbiome is first established
- Your oral microbiome and how it can influence Alzheimer's
- How Brett got started in microbiome research
- How changing the microbes in the gut can help you determine the state of an infection
- Microbiome's previous reputation as "normal flora"
- How microbes were first discovered in the late 1800s
- Why microbes were destroyed and introduced more harmful effects
- Microbes and how they can determine the health of your gut, immune system, gut-brain axis, and asthma potential
- Most diseases have to do the state and health of your microbiome
- You can't change your genes, but you can change your microbiome
- How your microbial genes outnumber your human genes
- Why two people who live together would have more of a similar microbiome than a pair of twins with the same genetic make-up that live on the other side of the world
- There is no single microbe that's conserved in each person
- How the mother influences the microbes of the fetus during pregnancy
- The best birthday present your mom will ever give you
- The connection between being delivered vaginally and the ability to digest breast milk better
- Why changing your eating habits in the third trimester is highly advised against
- The first 100 days of a child's life and why it's so crucial
- What living with a dog or on a farm have to do with your microbes
- Why your environment is more influential on your microbes than genes
- Brett's thoughts on antibiotics
- How we can use antibiotics strategically
- The link between antibiotics in animal feed (and human food) and weight gain
- Repairing your microbiome after a course of antibiotics
- The 94% cure rate fecal transplants have for C. difficile Colitis versus antibiotics which have a 25% cure rate
- Why you might want to be open to taking a fecal transplant through your nose
- Brett's experience with C. difficile
- Navigating the world of probiotics and how to find the right one for you
- Why you shouldn't use a probiotic that's intended for gut support for vaginal support
- What we can expect for the next generation of probiotics
- Is it necessary to take probiotics every day?
- "Re-poop-ulating"
- Your oral microbiome and how it can impact your overall health
- Brushing your teeth 3 times/day to reduce your chance of getting Alzheimer's by 50%
- Caring for your skin microbiome by being mindful about showering frequency
- Why Walker smells more after he showers
- Microbial food and how to get more of it into your diet
- "The Mind Diet"
- Exercising and eating well to give your microbes an anti-inflammatory composition
- Managing stress as much as possible to maintain microbial health
- What to know about the state of your microbes as you get older
- How to add an extra 10 years to your life
- The more diverse you eat, the more diverse your microbes will be
- How Brett's research has influenced how he lives his life
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What if you could use your menstrual cycle as your hidden superpower? Turns out – you can! In this episode, Jenn Pike – a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Medical Exercise Specialist – will take you through each of the 4 stages of your menstrual cycle, while touching on hormonal health, and share how you can support your body and feel your best throughout each of them. You will feel empowered and inspired to master your hormones and take your health into your own hands!
In this episode we discuss:
- Jenn's personal journey leading up to her becoming a hormone expert
- The problem with how women's health is taught today
- Post-Birth Control Syndrome
- How the birth control pill acts similarly to antibiotics in the body
- Preparing your daughter for their first period
- The importance of tracking your menstrual cycle and symptoms
- The 4 stages of the menstrual cycle and how to support yourself throughout each of them
- Key foods, supplements, and essential oils to support your hormones throughout your menstrual cycle
- Cabbage leaves for breast pain How to know if you're producing excess estrogen
- Why you should be consuming cruciferous vegetables regularly
- How dairy, excess caffeine, sugar and alcohol raise estrogen
- Why your menstrual cycle is your superpower
- The time of month women are highly intuitive
- The biggest lies we've been taught about our menstrual cycle
- "Egg wisdom"
- The issue with not ovulating Impact of stress on hormones
- The importance of saying no
- The DUTCH test and why it's the most important test women should do
- Optimizing the prime time to workout or move your body to support your hormonal health
- Why sleep is one of the most underrated health tools
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We often think our anti-aging skincare routine doesn't need to start until we're in our 40s, when in fact, the best time to start is in our 20s when the aging process begins. In this episode, you will learn the best strategies to support yourself through food, supplements and lifestyle habits to age well and feel your best throughout the decades.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why I'm anti anti-aging
- How aging impacts your organs, in addition to the quality of your skin
- Why I feel better in my 40s than my 20s
- What's happening internally in your body throughout the decades
- Why you need to start thinking about supporting your body in your 20s
- Melasma and how to prevent it
- The decline of estrogen as you age
- The terrifying images I had taken by a Naturopath
- Alcohol being a huge culprit of promoting aging
- The role of sugar and aging AGES (Advanced Glycation End Products) and how they contribute to collagen and elastin break down
- "Inflammaging" and what it really means
- The role of the microbiome in slowing the aging process
- The foods and supplements to emphasize and avoid to promote graceful aging
- Astaxanthin and its UV-blocking properties
- Green Tea and how its catechins help to fight off free radicals
- The importance of antioxidants as you age
- Vitamin C as the precursor to collagen
- How fermented foods help to reduce inflammation
- Exercise and how it makes our cells younger
- Regenerating your telomeres Why beauty sleep is REAL
- Managing stress and why it's more important than ever
- Why I recommend multi-strain probiotics
- Blue zones and what we can learn from them
SHOW NOTES: https://bejoyo.us/2kUanKm
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Supporting your body's natural detoxification system is more important than ever. Our ancient biology simply wasn't designed for the chemicals and toxins in our modern environment and as a result, we're seeing a higher frequency of symptoms such as sluggish digestion, acne, and low energy, and the rates of illness and disease are skyrocketing. After listening to this episode, you will have a much better idea as to how you can go detox in your daily life, including the food you eat, the supplements you take, the thoughts you think, the air you breathe and the life that you live!
In this episode we discuss:
- The first detox Joy ever did
- Looking beyond the quick-fix boxed cleanses and supplements to detox
- Why you should be concerned about your drinking water even if you live in a city that has access to "clean water"
- The harmful toxins in our food and environment
- Our ancient biology and how it isn't designed for our modern environment
- The concern of BPA (Bisphenol A) and its cousin, BPS (Bisphenol S) and why choosing BPA-free options is not enough
- The 2 phases of detoxification and how to support each of them naturally
- Avoidance as a strategy to detox
- What low energy, sluggish digestion, and acne have to do with toxic accumulation in the body
- Hallmark symptoms that your body is overburdened with toxins
- Whole foods that will help you to detox daily
- The importance of Vitamin C while detoxing
- Swapping out conventional personal body care products for safe, non-toxic alternatives
Resources:
- Joyous Detox Online
- Save 10% off of Joyous Detox Online when you use "JDOPODCAST10" at checkout in the Joyous Shop. When you purchase Joyous Detox Online, you will also get a BONUS copy of our Natural Beauty Guide, a physical copy of Joyous Detox and access to discounts in the Joyous Shop
- SHOP Natural Body Care, Natural Hair and Lifestyle Products in the Joyous Shop
- BOOK: Joyous Detox
- PRE-ORDER BOOK: The Joyous Cookbook
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There is no such thing as an overnight success and Nikole is proof of this. From the beginning, she had to get over her nerves of being in front of the camera and build her confidence to become the passionate force behind HealthNut Nutrition. Not only is she a YouTube celebrity but she and her boyfriend “Mr. Matt” have grown a thriving online business with many more exciting projects in the future.
In this episode we discuss:
- How and why Nikole started her youtube channel
- The equipment you need to get started
- The importance of passion and enthusiasm when it comes to success
- How Nikole got over her nervousness and anxiety
- How she handles negative comments on youtube
- A mind-blowing story she shared for the first time!
- How she balances it all
- Food shaming and veganism
- The importance of finding your tribe and being authentic
- Life with Mr. Matt
- How they make it all happen
- What’s next for HealthNut Nutrition
Resources:
- HealthNut Nutrition Youtube
- HealthNut Nutrition Instagram
- HealthNut Nutrition Facebook
- HealthNut Nutrition Pinterest
- Visit the HealthNut Shop
- Visit the HealthNut Nutrition Website
- Pre-Order The HealthNut Cookbook
- The Joyous Health Business Program
Social media: friend or foe? This week we're going beyond the filters and perfectly curated feeds and having an honest conversation about social media, including how to establish a healthy relationship with it. Doing so, will drastically reduce stress and free up more space in your mind.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Joy responds to "your life and recipes look so perfect" comments
- What really happens behind the lens of social media
- Real life VS Online life
- The amount of work that actually goes into producing a recipe for the blog
- "Sexy selfies"
- Why all that glitters is not gold (and why not to compare yourself to others)
- There's no such thing as an overnight success
- "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity"
- How Joy got to where she is today
- The value of unfollowing people who don't make you feel good
- How Joy handles negative comments on social media (especially YouTube)
- Mean comments say more about the more person saying them and nothing about you
- Negativity breeds negativity (and positivity breeds positivity!)
- We have the power to shift the narrative based on how we interact on social media platforms
- Why "killing them with kindness" doesn't always work
- Creating healthy boundaries with social media and mobile devices
- How not to let social media consume your life
- A Public Service Announcement + a story that will stop you from texting and walking across the street
- How social media platforms are designed to be addictive
- The unofficial campaign to get Walker to share more of his amazing photography on his Instagram
Resources:
- Sign up for the Dose of Joy newsletter (delivered every Tuesday)
- Sign up for the What To Eat This Weekend newsletter (delivered every Friday)
- Find Joy on Instagram
Show Notes: https://bejoyo.us/2Y5pQFH
One of the most common questions Joy receives is, "Are you keto? Vegetarian? Vegan?", to which she answers, "No, I'm Joy!". We've come to be defined by our diets but in this episode, you're going to learn some of the drawbacks that come with that and how to find the healthiest diet for you!
In this episode we discuss:
- Is there an ideal way to eat for everyone?
- The benefits of certain diets
- When diets do serve a purpose
- Sacrificing your health to live up to a label or a belief system
- Why people follow diets like a religion
- Having the freedom and the choice to eat what you want
- Being both a plant and animal eater (and thriving!)
- The Joy McCarthy and Walker Jordan diet
- Finding the [insert your name here] diet (the BEST diet for you!)
- Learning to listen to your body through its evolution
- How our bodily needs change from puberty to pregnancy to menopause
- The role of social media when it comes to people's diets
- Online bullying and how it's keeping people stuck in their diet for fear of “coming out”
- Having an open mind and being compassionate towards other people's dietary decisions
- How to avoid labelling yourself
- The first step to take when making a bold change in your diet
- How to know if your diet or way of eating isn't working for you
- Why some people feel terrible when they eat animal foods after not eating them for a while
- Eating the foods that help you thrive
- What to do when you crave bread on a paleo diet (or crave fish on a vegan diet)
- Breaking free from labels
SHOW NOTES: https://bejoyo.us/livingwithoutlabels
Sharing strategies to raise healthy and resilient children is a topic we're deeply passionate about at Joyous Health and there was no better person to speak to this than Dr. Rachel Schwartzman who is a licensed naturopathic doctor, birth doula and mom to three busy kids.
In this episode we discuss:
- Rachel's childhood dream of becoming a medical doctor and how it evolved into studying anthropology and becoming a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Raising kids around food
- The importance of baking and cooking with kids from a young age
- Tips on managing picky eaters "Out of sight out of mind" when it comes to sugar
- The most important consideration for stocking a healthy kitchen Letting kids discover how food makes them feel
- Understanding picky eaters (and why they may not actually be as "picky" as you think)
- Making small targets for kids instead of proposing lofty goals
- Getting kids interested in different foods by eating "family-style" Exposing your kids to a variety of foods, herbs and flavours as young as you can
- Halloween in Rachel's home
- Managing kids, the Bump To Baby Show and a clinic + how she does it all
- Homeopathic essentials for kids
- Natural supplements for kids
SHOW NOTES: https://bejoyo.us/raisehealthyeaters
You might be surprised to learn that Joy, a Holistic Nutritionist, used to be a sugar addict. It was only later in life that she learned that the sugar-free foods she was consuming and her diet at the time was a big reason for it. If you currently feel addicted to sugar, don't worry – there is hope with the strategies I share in this episode!
In this episode we discuss:
- How sugar makes food addictive (and how food manufacturers take advantage of this)
- Joy's sugar addiction story and how she broke her addiction to sugar
- Joy and Walker's relationship with sugar as kids
- How much sugar the average North American consumed then and now
- The industrialization of food and how it has altered food for the worse
- Why sugar is considered to be as addictive as drugs
- The many negative effects of sugar
- How to break your sugar addiction
- The importance of balancing your blood sugar
- How a sugar addiction begins
- What happens when Joy and Walker's daughter Vienna has refined sugar
- Eating a high sugar diet ages your skin through a process called AGEs
- The link between sugar and heart disease
- How much sugar is okay
- Where sugar is hiding in your food (you might be surprised by this!)
- The role green smoothies played when breaking my sugar addiction
- The best part about quitting sugar
SHOW NOTES: https://bejoyo.us/breakfreefromsugar
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This week, Joy and Walker relive one of the most incredible, magical and insane moments of their life which was the moment they welcomed their daughter, Vienna, into the world. They both get into the nitty-gritty of all of the details, in addition to the strategies they used to have a natural pregnancy and childbirth. If you are currently pregnant or hoping to have children in the future, this episode will show you that positive birthing experiences do exist!
In this episode we discuss:
- Not all birth stories are negative or "horror stories"
- Positive birth stories
- Choosing to find out Vienna's gender before she was born
- The connection between The Ritz Carlton and Vienna's birth
- How ACDC was involved with Joy's water breaking
- Choosing the Toronto Birthing Centre over giving birth at home
- Labouring at home
- Joy and Walker's birthing centre experience
- "It's hard work, it's work – but it's worth it"
- Natural pain relief medications you can use during child birth
- Strategies to get through the pain of childbirth
- What happened the moment Joy held Vienna in her arms
- The time warp that is child birth
- Joy's thoughts on men who have issues looking at their wife's vagina while giving birth
- Joy's take on the antibiotic eye wash
- The Vitamin K Shot – and why Joy wishes Vienna didn't have it
- What the 6 weeks post partum looked like
- Joy's challenges with breastfeeding
- Birthing affirmation cards Walker put together to support Joy during childbirth
- Taking each person's birthing story with a grain of salt
SHOW NOTES: https://bejoyo.us/birthingstory
Get the Complete Self-Care Guide For New Mamas over here.
Today [is the day] that we are joined by our dear friends, Meghan Telpner and Josh Gitalis.
You may know Meghan as the author of two books, UnDiet and The UnDiet Cookbook, a Nutritionist and Founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition; and Josh Gitalis as a Clinical Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner who runs a Toronto-based practice with a worldwide client base.
We're super grateful to have them share their wisdom with us today, as well as some behind-the-scenes stories from their life of being a married couple, entrepreneurs and parents to the most adorable almost-2-year-old, Finn!
In this episode we discuss:
- The importance of having a solid relationship before having kids.
- How work life and home life intertwine. (hint: it takes a ton of organization to run a household, be parents and be an entrepreneur).
- The key life skill Josh learned in nutrition school and Meghan's life-changing Balsamic Maple Tempeh recipe that has been dubbed the "tempeh converter".
- Mindfulness is one of the most important skills in being a parent.
- House rules around technology that Meghan and Josh live by.
- Why you should care about the toxins in your home.
- Tips for setting up a toxin-free nursery plus Meghan's superstitious nature.
- Tons of tips for creating a toxin-free healthy home.
- The two most important investments in a healthy home!
- Meghan and Josh's hobbies (from macrame to the books they are reading)
- Josh and Meghan's Pre-tirement plan
- What they love about each other and what brings a dose of joy to their life every day.
- Their love of Finn and why he's so awesome.
- What's next for Meghan and Josh.
SHOW NOTES: https://bejoyo.us/episode4
Joyous Health Business Program: http://www.joyousbusiness.com
This week’s episode picks up from episode 2 where Joy shares her health and healing journey before meeting Walker and transitions into the story of how Joy and Walker actually met, and not only went on to work together, but get married and a have a daughter together too! You’ll learn about the best ROI Walker got on his sandwich board sign and the worst $250 investment Joy ever made.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The beginning of Joy and Walker's entrepreneurial journey, dating back to 2009
- The vow Joy made to myself in October 2009
- How Joy left the personal training industry for good, in exchange for nutrition
- The one thing Joy feared more than death
- How Joy started Joyous Health with no social following and nearly no money
- Moving forward in business, despite uncertainty and risks
- The worst $250 business investment Joy ever made
- The best ROI Walker got on his sandwich board sign
- The job application that led to Joy meeting Walker
- How Joy and Walker started to work together
- What to do if you're not happy in your job
- Walker's moonlighting moment with Joyous Health
- Getting married in 2013, honeymooning, coming back to Walker quitting his job and joining Joyous Health
- Launching Joyous Health's first natural body care line and the 10 Day Detox (that led to the birth of Joy's award-winning second book, Joyous Detox)
- The release of Joy's first book, Joyous Health, in 2014 and why it wouldn't have happened if it weren't for these certain things
- How becoming parents in 2015 affected Joyous Health and the business
- The crazy proposal Walker came to Joy with 3 months after Vienna was born
- How the Joyous Health Business program came to be in 2017
- What's next (including the Joyous Cookbook, coming out late December 2019)
- Our mission today that is the same as day 1 of Joyous Health
SHOW NOTES: https://bejoyo.us/episode3
Joyous Health Business Program: www.joyousbusiness.com
This week, Joy throws it back to the beginning of Joyous Health, including what initially inspired her health journey and the road she took to achieving Joyous Health. Joy highlights the key turning points of her personal health journey, much of which involved meeting Walker, and demonstrates that you have the power to take your health into your own hands and feel joyous no matter what stage of your life you may be in!
In this episode we discuss:
- How Joy initially felt hopeless when coping with her health struggles
- What inspired Joy to start eating healthy and working out
- Unhappiness in relationships and how it can negatively affect your health
- The turning point that inspired Joy to take her health into her own hands and become her own advocate
- The first steps Joy took to support her health
- The one life-altering decision Joy made that transformed her health and life
- Why your emotional health is as important as your physical health
- Your emotions affect every cell of your entire body
- How a change in my exercise routine actually made Joy healthier
- What works for someone else (when it comes to your health), might not work for you
- Honour your health, where you're at and make tiny tweaks every day
- Self-awareness and how it can invite in positive change and a healthier, happier life
SHOW NOTES: https://bejoyo.us/findingjoy
Welcome to the Joyous Health Podcast and your first (of many to come) weekly doses of joy! Get to know the joyous husband and wife duo behind the Taste Canada-award winning brand, JoyousHealth.com, as well as what you can expect from The Joyous Health Podcast in the future!
In this episode, we discuss:
- What the Joyous Health Podcast is all about
- Walker's first job (and his sheep, Corey)
- The loves of Walker's life aside from Joy and their daughter Vienna
- Who's Joy McCarthy and why she watched Hannibal during her pregnancy (eek!)
- The daily ritual in Joy's home growing up that paved the way to her love for real food
- Joy’s shocking first job
- Joy and Walker share things that bring them a dose of joy!
- Getting outside for 30 minutes every day has hormonal benefits
- 4-7-8 breathing and what it can do for your body
- Why Walker loves cleaning the office
- What Joy and Walker vowed to each other on their wedding day
- Why hugs are good for your hormones (oxytocin)
- What makes us LOL Every. Single. Day.
SHOW NOTES: https://bejoyo.us/2UA4hux