What the Health!?: Recent Episodes
Lena Le Huray
Lena Le Huray is a certified Eating psychology Coach, Personal Trainer, bestselling author, and is currently obtaining a degree in Psychology. This podcast focuses on health psychology and how our mental health and physical health are deeply connected. Join Lena and a wide range of guests to learn how you can be the healthiest version of yourself that you can be.
In today's episode, we talk about ways to increase your tolerance for stress by understanding your coping mechanisms. If you've asked yourself, "Why do I do what I do?" This episode is for you.
In this episode, I discuss a therapeutic approach called Internal Family Systems Therapy, which has been instrumental in helping people who have experienced trauma. I also discuss the role of both placebo and nocebo in our health outcomes, and how our most powerful healing tool is the belief that we can get better.
In today's episode, I am joined by Heidi Turner, a Registered Dietician Nutritionist who specializes in complex health conditions such as SIBO, autoimmune conditions, mast cell activation syndrome, histamine intolerance, and food chemical sensitivities. Heidi explains what MCAS and histamine intolerance are, how they are diagnosed, and how they are treated from both a conventional and natural standpoint. She also discusses the many root causes that underly these conditions with special emphasis on stress and lifestyle factors.To access Heidi's services or programs, visit foodlogic.org
In today's episode, I celebrate women by sharing two personal stories. As it's International Women's Day, my aim is to encourage women to embrace whatever season of life they're in, learn to love their body as they age, and embrace how different we are from men. It is a call for women to step into their feminine power and live their best life.
A dive into the age old question, "what should we be eating." In this episode we unpack nutritional myths, learn how to be more objective when listening to nutritional advice, and embrace becoming your own detective so you can know exactly what to eat depending on where you're at in life.
A husband and wife conversation about the myth surrounding the notion that we can "have it all," developing tolerance for distress, and tips on building resilience.
In this episode, we discuss what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and how it has the ability to impact our physical and psychological health.
The relationship between Instagram use and indicators of mental health: A systematic review (Faelens et al., 2021).
In today's episode, I discuss making difficult decisions, how to adapt to change, and how important the concept of agency is to our wellbeing.
In today's episode, I am joined by clinical psychologist, Dr. Candace Konnert to talk all about healthy aging. Dr. Konnert specializes in the field of aging while taking a holistic approach. We talk about what it means to age well, myths about aging, the determinants of health as we age, prevention strategies, and warning signs of dementia. If you are interested in the topic of healthy aging, or know someone who is, this episode is for you!
In today's episode, I discuss the surefire ways to lose weight, boost your metabolism, and feel great that's both sustainable and enjoyable.
In today's episode, I am joined by Jessica Elmazi to discuss why weight loss isn't just about what we eat or how much we exercise, but is also determined by our social interactions. We talk about weight loss through a Family Systems Theory perspective and go over the results of a study that showcased the social determinants of people's success (or not) with weight loss. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as we had recording it!
Today, we discuss the consequences of excessive exercise on both our physical and mental health, when healthy eating becomes unhealthy, and what you can do about it.
We learnt about our warning signals and now we are discussing what triggers those warning signals and the potential root cause of those triggers. Just like our warning signals are individual, so are our triggers. However, it's not enough to know our triggers. We have to understand why those triggers exist so change can take place.
Today we go over six scientifically proven benefits of strength training and some of the potential consequences when you don't have enough muscle mass-especially as you age.
The state of both our physical and emotional health give us clues as to what's going on in our internal world on a subconscious level. In this episode, I briefly discuss how to become more aware of these warning signals so we can create an environment for healing to take place.
In today's episode, I am joined (finally) by my husband Kevin Le Huray. We share the story about how we met, what it's like having an age gap, his health and fitness journey, and the basics of getting healthy.
In this episode, I am joined by functional nutritionist Jessica Ash who coaches and educates women about hormonal and metabolic health. In the episode we discuss the drivers of poor metabolic health, which diets are helping and harming our metabolism, and strategies to help you heal. We also discuss thyroid and adrenal functioning, and touch on pcos.
You can find Jessica on Instagram @jessicaashwellness or through her website www.jessicaashwellness.com
In today's episode, I go over 12 mistakes that both myself and countless clients have made when it comes to fitness and nutrition. While this is not an exhaustive list, they are the most common. Hopefully you can learn from these mistakes and adjust what you're doing accordingly.
Thanks for listening, everyone!
In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Carolyn Stone to talk all things thyroid health. We talk about why thyroid disorders have become so common, the signs and symptoms of thyroid disorders, lab tests to get your doctor to run, and treatments from both a natural and conventional perspective. If you or someone you know has issues with your thyroid, then this episode is for you! Make sure to follow Dr. Stone on Instagram @drstoneaz for amazing health and wellness content!
In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. John Kim to discuss some of the potential consequences of routinely prescribed medications such as statins, PPIs, NSAIDS, steroids, and birth control. This episode is intended as information only as does not replace the advice of your doctor. Make sure to follow Dr. Kim on Instagram @dr.john.pharmd for more health and wellness content!
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jessica Peatross who talks all about how hidden infections can be the underlying cause to health conditions. She talks about the symptoms of hidden infections, what to do to treat them, and what to do when treatment fails. Make sure you follow her on Instagram @dr.jess.md for amazing content that is sure to up your health game!
In today's episode, I am joined by Hamid Jabbar (aka The Mineral Shaman) to talk all about the importance of minerals, how they become depleted, and what we can do to balance them out so we can regain our health and overcome disease. You can find Hamid on IG @mineralshaman or on his website www.mineralshaman.com
Sometimes, exercise is not only NOT the answer, but actually causes more damage than good. In this episode, I discuss how exercising could be doing more harm than good for your body, how to tell if that's the case, and what you can do about it.
In this episode, I am joined by Josie Kestenbaum who is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner specializing in gut health. We talk about what healing your gut means/looks like, contributing factors that could be leading to poor gut health, and simple strategies to help you feel your best. You can find Josie on Instagram @livewellwithjosie
In this episode, I am joined by Vanessa Lopez who is a health research extraordinaire. Through her own health challenges, Vanessa immersed herself in health research to overcome a myriad of health conditions. By taking her health into her own hands, she was able to create an environment in which healing could take place. She now educates people on healthy lifestyle practices through her social media page @thegiftofgoods and empowers each and every one of us to advocate for our own health and to never give up.
In this short solo episode, I talk about the power of living a moderate life, how perfectionism can be so damaging because it leads to all or nothing thinking, and what you can do about it.
In today's episode, I am joined by Holistic Health Coach, Taryn Shank to talk all about healing your relationship with food by ditching diet culture and learning how to tap into your own body wisdom so you can create the best diet for you. You can find Taryn on Instagram @_tarynshank
We often complicate things in our life, especially when it comes to our health, but what we really need to focus on is building a strong foundation. In today's episode, I share the top foundational health practices you need to focus on before anything else. Small and consistent changes equals big results.
In today's episode, I am joined by Dr's Sonny & Shy who are MDs specializing in functional genetics, biofield imaging, and personalized healthcare that is holistic in nature. We talk about why someone would want to do genetic testing, how you can use genetic testing to personalize your healthcare, and how you can access the innate wisdom and power you have inside of you already. Make sure to follow them on Instagram @satyahealth for amazing content!
Today we go over how to become happier by challenging our beliefs. I take you through a step by step process in how to challenge your beliefs and help you realize that not every thought you think is true. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, or chronic pain, this episode is for you!
In today's episode, I am joined by mental health advocate and coach, Kaylor Betts. Kaylor Betts is a rising star in the mental health space; with a growing following and a hard hitting, buzzworthy podcast, The Mental Wealth Podcast. Kaylor is a contrarian and holds no punches when speaking out against mainstream opinion. Kaylor faced his mental health challenges head-on and tackled his long history with anxiety and depression. He has taken a deep dive into studying human optimization and has created a brand around ‘Mental Wealth’. Working with clients around the world, he has changed thousands of lives and is only getting started. Kaylor is a force to be reckoned with. Fuelled by adversity, he is relentless in his passion to change lives and help us all understand how to live life beyond what we thought was possible. Make sure to follow Kaylor on Instagram @thekaylorbetts and his podcast called The Mental Wealth Podcast.
Thanks for listening, everyone. Always remember, you are powerful over your health!
In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Seb Lomas. Dr. Seb is a biological dentist who focuses on natural integrative health, the reduction of inflammation, removal of infections and metals, and increasing structural function and airway expansion. Oral hygiene cannot be overstated, but as with all other aspects of health, dentistry is not a one size fits all approach. We talk about everything in this episode, from mouth breathing to gum disease, to root canals, to diet and supplements. He discusses alternatives to traditional procedures and natural solutions for better oral health. You can find him on instagram @biological_dentist or through his website https://www.wonderofwellness.co.uk/biologicaldentist
It was an absolute pleasure to have him on the show, please make sure you follow him! Thank you so much for listening, everyone. Always remember, you are powerful over your health!
I this episode I discuss the body's main detoxification organs, how to help them with dietary choices and lifestyle practices, and how detoxification also needs to happen in our mind just as much as our body. Thanks so much for listening, everyone.
Always remember, you are powerful over your health!
LJ
In today's episode, I talk about the real reason for chronic pain, why imaging does not give us an accurate representation of whether we feel pain or not, and what we can do to overcome chronic pain for good. I also talk about the benefits of taking a break from social media and how to cultivate more peace in your life. Thanks so much for listening, everyone!
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Jono Taves to discuss the most overlooked cause of headaches and migraines. Dr. Taves is a Physical Therapist who treats his patients out of his own clinic Novera: Headache Center. Dr. Taves also has his own podcast called The Headache Doctor Podcast where he talks all about this one specific area of the body that is the biggest contributor to headaches and migraines.
You can access him through: TikTok: @theheadachedoctor IG: noveraheadachecenter Website: noveraheadachecenter.com
Thanks so much for listening, everyone. Always remember, you are powerful over your health!
In today’s episode, I am joined by special guest Erica Cuni, aka “The Burnout Professor” to talk all about burnout. Erica is a mental wellbeing educator and former Professor, Clinical Director, and Licensed Psychotherapist.
Erica shares her own story of getting burnt out and how she healed through various lifestyle/mindset practices. She talks about the importance of using breath to calm the nervous system, how diet and gut health impact our mental wellbeing, and the necessity of sleep.
You can access her anywhere when searching The Burnout Professor.
Today I'm joined by Dr. John Kim to talk all about his unique perspective to functional medicine. Dr. Kim is the owner and pharmacist in charge of Robinson Drug & Compounding Center. His interest in compounding grew since his early days of pharmacy school, which led him to complete his pharmacy externship at the Professional Compounding Center of America (PCCA) in Houston, TX. After obtaining his Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), he completed his Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative/Functional Medicine from the American Academy of Anti-Aging (A4M).
His interests include bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, women’s health, autism, vector-borne illness, nutrition, and cannabis medicine. His patient care expanded into specialty care services dealing with IBS, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis C, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis. Dr. Kim actively lectures in pharmacist educational events in a matter of functional medicine, cannabis medicine, and complementary therapies in treating complex disease states.
We discuss topics such as inflammation, obesity, heart disease, and how nutrition and lifestyle can reduce the risk of disease. You can find Dr. Kim on Instagram @dr.john.pharmd or on his website drkimwellness.com
Thanks for listening everyone! Always remember, you are powerful over your health!
In today's episode, I am joined by Personal Development Coach Greg Dotson Jr. where he discusses how to build great relationships, mental health practices, and every day tips for living a better life. To access his amazing content, you can find Greg on Instagram @limitlessperceptions
Thanks so much for listening everyone. Always remember, you are powerful over your health!
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Seth Gerlach to discuss the difference between functional and conventional medicine, getting to the root cause of illness, and how food can either help or hinder your life.
You can find Dr. Seth on Instagram @dr_sethgerlach or through his website https://drsethgerlach.com/
Thank you so much for listening, everyone. I hope you enjoy the episode and are reminded that you are powerful over your health!
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Seth Gerlach to discuss the difference between functional and conventional medicine, getting to the root cause of illness, and how food can either help or hinder your life.
You can find Dr. Seth on Instagram @dr_sethgerlach or through his website https://drsethgerlach.com/
Thank you so much for listening, everyone. I hope you enjoy the episode and are reminded that you are powerful over your health!
In this episode, I discuss how taking responsibility for what you can control will help you heal. I also share my personal experience with chronic pain and how so much of it has a psychological origin. As with all episodes on the podcast, it is my goal to empower you to be the healthiest version of yourself that you can be. You don't have to stay victimized to your hardships. You can and will overcome them when you take the responsibility you have to address what's going on in your internal world.
In this episode, I discuss how taking responsibility for what you can control will help you heal. I also share my personal experience with chronic pain and how so much of it has a psychological origin. As with all episodes on the podcast, it is my goal to empower you to be the healthiest version of yourself that you can be. You don't have to stay victimized to your hardships. You can and will overcome them when you take the responsibility you have to address what's going on in your internal world.
Thanks so much for listening, everyone! You are powerful over your health!
Jeffrey’s website: https://www.thewealthofhealth.co.uk/
- His recipe ebook is also on his website!
In today's episode, I am joined by special guest Ed Latimore. Ed is a former professional heavyweight boxer, a competitive chess player, and a best-selling author. Ed’s writing focuses on self-development, realizing your potential, and sobriety- all of which he approaches from a personal experience having overcome poverty and addiction. You can find him everywhere on social media by searching Ed Latimore.
Thanks so much for listening, everyone. And remember, you are powerful over your health!
In this episode, I am joined by gut Nutritionist Geri Araus to discuss the things that impair our gut health and the things we can do to improve our gut health. Geri takes a holistic approach and stresses the importance of looking at all areas of our life if we want a healthier gut. Make sure to follow her on Instagram @gut_nutritionist for amazing content that will be sure to help you on your healthy gut journey!
Thanks so much for listening, everyone! Always remember, you are powerful over your health!
In today's episode, I am joined by registered dietician Rachel Everett who specializes in helping people overcome IBS and SIBO so they can get their life back. Rachel discusses the causes of SIBO, treatment options, solutions for relapse, and being your own health advocate when diagnosed with IBS. She is absolute wealth of knowledge and this episode is going to help so many people. Make sure to follow her on Instagram @ibs.nutritionist and stay tuned for her new program coming out in the summer that will help you on your IBS/SIBO journey!
Thanks for listening, everyone. Remember, you are powerful over your health!
In this episode, I am joined by Psychology graduate student Laura Brockman where she talks about issues surrounding mental health with both children and adults, the things people do that negatively impacts their mental health, and tips on how we can all improve our mental health. You can find her on Instagram at @studentdocbrock
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Antibiotic: Rifaximin
Antimicrobials: Candiactin AR and BR from Metagenics
Probiotic: MegaSporebiotic from Microbiome Labs
Immunoglobulin: MegaIgG2000 from Microbiome Labs
Diet: Low FODMAP and no added sugar to help with candida (following for a max of 4 weeks).
In this episode, Dr. Torrie talks about how we need to address the root cause of disease in order to heal from it. While conventional medicine treats the symptoms, she works with her patients to see symptoms as a guiding light-working on the system as a whole instead of isolating any one part. We dive deep into gut health and different strategies you can use to optimize your health. You can find her on Instagram @drtorrie or access her at www.drtorrie.com where she also have tons of information about the topics we discuss on today's episode.
I mentioned Microbiome Labs which is the place you can access the spore based probiotic if you're interested in that.
Thanks so much for listening, everyone! Remember, you are powerful over your health!
In today's episode, I am joined by Dr. Raymond Nichols to talk about health from his point of view. Dr. Raymond's mission is to connect the disconnected, the disempowered, and the suffering back to their authentic power and expression. Dr. Raymond helps people function better, heal better, and adapt to life better by ensuring the brain-body connection is functioning optimally. Him and his wife Dr. Mariya Shaeffer own AlignLife Chiropractic in Greenville, South Carolina and they have three amazing children who are 11, 3, and 5 months old. He has served on many leadership boards in the past and most recently, his clinic was awarded the fastest growing clinic out of 40 clinics.
We talk all about what being truly healthy looks like and how you can better equip your body to facilitate its own healing mechanisms. You can find Dr. Raymond on Instagram @dr.raymondnichols
Thanks for listening, everyone! And remember, you are powerful over your health!
In today's episode, I am joined by Registered Dietician Cynthia Donovan who specializes in helping women recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea (no period). Cynthia explains what HA is and some of the strategies to not only recover your period, but to find freedom in your relationship with food and exercise.
You can find Cynthia on IG at period.nutritionist
In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Adam T. Murry who is an assistant professor of Indigenous psychology at the University of Calgary, where he teaches an undergraduate course in qualitative research methods. He is a mixed methodologist by training, specializing in the integration of quantitative and qualitative methods. He currently has several mixed methods projects underway on a range of topics, including evaluating undergraduate research training programs, and Indigenous mentorship, allyship, employment experiences, and health research networks.
Adam talks all about the difference between qualitative and quantitative methods, the strengths and weaknesses for each, and the philosophical assumptions behind them. He also discusses what to look for when reading research, and why why picking the best methods matter.
Thank you so much for listening, everyone!
In today's episode, registered massage therapist and Personal Trainer Marco De Leon talks all about correcting our posture. He discusses muscle imbalances, what can go wrong when we don't have good posture, and different exercises that we can do to support our posture. This episode is very timely, as so many of us are sitting on a much more regular basis with lockdowns. I know you are going to get so much out of this episode! be sure to follow Marco on IG @movement.matters.yyc
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In today's episode, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist Kate Rees shares her experience with entering the fitness industry, her struggles with food and body image, how she overcame HA, and tips on how to stay both mentally and physically fit. She also shares insights in how to have a healthy relationship with food! We discuss topics of a sensitive nature surrounding weight and disordered eating, so if these topics are triggering for you, please come back to this episode at a later date. You can find Kate on IG @curvesonkate and make sure to check out her podcast called The Beyond Fitness Podcast on iTunes.
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In this episode, I discuss if we should be weighing ourselves, and why/why not. I also talk about obesity, risk factors for developing chronic diseases from either being underweight or overweight, and strategies that aid in over all health.
Thanks so much for listening, everyone. Have a great day!
Do you get regular headaches? Have you been labelled as "just getting migraines?" In today's episode, I discuss the chronic condition I have been dealing with for the past 19 months and finally receiving a diagnosis. I also talk about how your headaches could be due to improper posture and what you can do about it!
Joining me on this episode is special guest Ryan Tomyn. Ryan is a top-producing Re/max agent, real estate investor, and a martial artist holding a purple belt in both Jiu Jitsu and in BANG Muay Thai. Ryan talks about how to navigate through change and adapt to whatever situation we find ourselves in. He offers a ton of advice for how to implement mindset and health strategies that are simple and effective. It was an absolute pleasure to have him on the show.
Thanks for listening, everyone!
In this episode, I am joined by special guest Dr. Barry Cooper. Barry is a fourth generation Albertan who was educated at Shawnigan Lake School, the University of British Columbia, and Duke University. He has taught at several Laurentian Canadian universities before coming to the University of Calgary in 1981.
For the past 35 years he has studied western political philosophy, both classical and contemporary. He has published around 200 articles and over 35 books, most recently Paleolithic Politics: The Human Community in Early Art (2020). Earlier this year he and Marco Navarro-Génie published COVID-19: The Politics of a Pandemic Moral Panic. He has received numerous grants from private and public granting agencies in Canada, the United States, France, and Germany including a Konrad Adenauer (ad-en-our) Award and a Killam Research Fellowship and has spent considerable amounts of time in France and Germany teaching and doing research.
For many years, he published a regular column in several Canadian newspapers and has been a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada since 1993.
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It goes without saying that 2020 was a challenging year for most people, which is why I have purposed in myself to go into 2021 with a healthier mindset. In order to change the mindsets we have that are holding us back, we need to recognize the narratives that need to be challenged. I can think of no better person than Zuby who is unapologetically questioning some of the most common narratives we are being fed each and every day that are draining our mind, soul, and body.
Zuby is an independent rapper, podcast host, author, public speaker, and creative entrepreneur, with over 500,000 followers online. He was born in England, raised in Saudi Arabia, and is a graduate of Oxford University. He has sold over 25,000 albums independently, performed in 8 countries, and achieved over 10 million online video views.
Zuby has been featured on The Joe Rogan Experience, BBC, Fox News, Sky News, The Adam Carolla Show, The Rubin Report, The Candace Owens Show, and The Ben Shapiro Show, amongst others.
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In today’s episode, I am joined by guest Angela Kadin who is an absolute wealth of knowledge in the areas of mindset and nutrition. We talk about changes you can make in both your thought life and nutritionally so you can live your best life. Angela has changed the lives of so many people (including my own) and stresses the importance of being your own health advocate. I know you are going to get so much out of this episode.
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January 2021 is all about building a healthy mindset and I couldn't think of a better guest to have on the show, for a second time, to talk about how to build a healthy mindset than Jesse Boldt. Jesse is a professional MMA fighter, Bang Muay Thai instructor, vanlifer, and an online morning routine coach. Jesse is a personal friend of mine and one of the most inspirational people I know. In this episode Jesse talks about the toxic mindsets so many of us have and what we can do to develop a more resilient mind. I know that no matter what you are going through, you will get so much out of this episode.
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Going into 2021, I'm sure you have goals and resolutions you'd like to achieve. While setting goals is great to do, we need to make sure that we set the most important goal first, so that we can actually achieve the other goals we have. In this episode, I talk about the number one goal you need to make to truly find success in all other areas!
So many of us are operating out of a fixed mindset-where we believe our abilities and qualities are unchangeable. We operate in this thinking without even noticing how detrimental it can be to our performance and motivation. In this podcast, I discuss what a fixed mindset is versus a growth mindset, and why praising people (especially children) for their ability hinders their performance and sets them up for failure down the road. I draw on concepts from Carol Dweck's book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. I hope you enjoy this episode and that it gives you some serious food for thought!
No matter how hard you try, you will always fail when it comes to certain goals. While we need to go into our goal setting with an optimistic attitude, we also have to be realistic about the obstacles we will potentially face, and what we are going to do when we fail to reach our goal. In this episode, I discuss some of the ways we sabotage our goals and some of the factors that make it more likely for us to fail. Most importantly, I share what you can do about it so you are better equipped when you get back on the horse, or move towards another goal!
In Today's episode, I have Amanda Bergen on to talk about overcoming adversity. Amanda works with Toronto's homeless community, and through overcoming many of her own challenges, she has so much insight and encouragement for how others can overcome adversity when all odds seem stacked against them. We also talk about some of the factors that drive homelessness, what kind of programs are out there, and some possible solutions for what we can do as a society to help those in need. Amanda is also a professional performing and recording artist who goes by the stage name Empress Harmony and is currently promoting her first conscious reggae single called “Love Love Love” which is available on all major music platforms. She is expected to release her first music video for “Love Love Love” and is getting ready to release her second single in the upcoming weeks. Be sure to check her out on Instagram @empressharmony and download her single "Love Love Love" on any of your favourite music platforms! Thanks so much for listening, everyone!
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In this episode, I discuss the link between following fitness content on Instagram and body image issues, as well as disordered eating behaviours. I go over published journals looking at these topics, and give you some tips on what you can do to protect your emotional well-being when it comes to social media use.
This episode talks about intuitive eating and how to start the process with guest speaker Sumner Brooks.
Sumner is a registered dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating counselor, Body Trust provider and certified eating disorder specialist who has been working as an outpatient counselor with clients on all levels of the disordered eating spectrum for over 12 years. In partnership with her clients, Sumner helps people to identify how you can heal your relationship with food and your body. As a nutrition therapist who has worked under the supervision of Elyse Resch co-author of the original book, Intuitive Eating, and a mom of two kids, Sumner is excited to announce that she and Amee Severson are currently writing the forthcoming book, How to Raise an Intuitive Eater, which you can look forward to reading in January 2022! Sumner is the founder and director of EDRDpro, the fastest growing international online training platform for eating disorder dieticians and any dieticians or students who are seeking credible continuing education and training from leading experts on eating disorders, weight-inclusive care, and Intuitive Eating. You can find more info on that at EDRDpro.com.
You all know how much I love to talk about intuitive eating, but what about when you have a medical condition? Joining me on the podcast is registered dietician nutritionist Megan Miller to talk about intuitive eating alongside a medical condition. She also explains what PCOS is and different strategies to manage it, as well as ditching food rules so you can live your best life!
Links:
Victoria Myers blog
Nourishing Minds Nutrition (virtual practice and online education centre)
Nourishing Women Podcast
Victoria Myers Instagram
Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram
It's no surprise that we're all experiencing extreme amounts of stress at a time like this. Human beings don't like uncertainty, in fact, we do everything we can to reduce uncertainty as much as we can through various strategies. But what happens when we don't have the strategies we need to succeed at reducing uncertainty? We turn to coping mechanisms. In this episode, I discuss why uncertainty causes so much stress and different ways we try to reduce it. I also talk about using exercise and nutrition as a coping mechanism, and put an emphasis on body neutrality over body positivity.
We live in such a strange time right now with coronavirus drastically changing the way our lives are organized. It can be easy to lose hope or become negative, but no matter what, there are positive things that can and will come out of this. Joining me to talk about navigating through trials, finding purpose, and learning to live with simplicity is guest speak and dear friend Jesse Boldt who is a full-time van lifer, Muay Thai Coach, and dog dad.
We can't stop stress from happening, but we can control certain variables when we're in a stress response. In this episode, I discuss what stress is and what happens when we stay in stress for short periods of time compared to long periods of time. I also talk about research from neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Mithu Stornoi on tips to get our brains out of "high alert" after we've encountered an acute bout of stress so we can think clearly and rationally later on. To finish, I discuss what I think the worst kind of stress is and what we can do about it!
Not everyone is motivated to exercise, and then some people are highly motivated and over exercise. In either case, it's about the quality of movement we engage in, not the amount. In this episode, I discuss strategies for either building exercise into your life, or scaling back when you're over doing it. I also discuss intuitive exercise and why it's a method that works for some people but not for others. Thanks so much for listening!
We strive for a lot of things in life; money, performance, a better body, good grades, but we aren't striving for one of the most important aspects of health. If we want to be healthy mentally, and have a good relationship with our body, we need to strive for peace within ourselves, not external aspects. This is a "catch up" episode where I go over where I'm at in my HA recovery and why striving to make peace with your body should be your top priority.
Adam Alter- Irresistible: The rise of addictive technology and the business of keeping us hooked
Tristan Harris- Our minds have been highjacks by our phones
Jaron Lanier- Bummer applications
Nicholas Carr- The shallows: What the internet is doing to our brains
With working in the fitness industry for nearly a decade, I have been asked countless questions on how to address things like cellulite, thigh gaps, and how to get a six pack. As a woman who is focused first and foremost on being healthy, truly healthy, it’s important to address these topics and bust some myths when it comes to our bodies. If you have concerns about your body and want to change it because you think it will make you happier, then listen to this episode! Changing our body to fit an unrealistic mold isn’t going to make us happier, but changing our mentality and relationship with our body and with exercise, will make us happier.
Have you ever felt agitated because you're doing something you don't want to do? Think about it, when was the last time you wanted to exercise, but found yourself skipping on your workout? When did you have the best intention to eat healthy but found yourself making a different choice? We all do things that are counter to what we want to do, but why? And more importantly, what can we do to address it? This episode we discuss the role of cognitive dissonance and how it pertains to health and fitness.
'Food Freedom' is definitely a buzz term that's been floating around for the past few years. But what does food freedom actually mean? In this episode, I unpack the notion of food freedom and what it could look like for you on an individual level. The goal of this episode, and this podcast, is to help you find peace towards your body and your relationship with food so you can flourish.
While we often think of the environment when we hear the word 'sustainability', we often don't think about sustainability on a human level. Every time we go to the grocery store, we have access to hundreds of foods, but have you ever asked yourself where these foods come from and what really goes on in food production? Here to address some key issues in food production and consumption is Sociologist and Professor Dr. John Manzo.
There are so many opinions around weighing yourself right now, and it's a controversial topic to say the least. While there has been a movement of banishing the scales, is weighing ourselves really that bad, or should we know what our weight is? In this episode, I discuss both sides of the argument so you can decide which path is right for you.
One of the things I hear in client sessions is that people want to "feel" healthy. Health isn't just about having all our bloodwork check out to normal, it's also about feeling well. There are so many facets to being healthy, and depending on each individual, health will look different for each. In this episode, I go over different aspects of what "good health" can mean on varying levels.
Hypothalamic amenorrhea (aka: not having a period), is so much more common than many of us realize. While being lean and fit is a good thing, if women under eat and overexercise for too long, it can have a negative effect in the body in many ways-especially when it comes to our cycle. I have gone through HA twice; the first for 4 years and the second for 10 months. In this episode, I discuss what I did to get my period back each time. I want to caveat this by saying this is my story and I worked closely with my doctor. What worked for me won't necessarily work for you, but you may be able to gain some personal insight. My advice does not replace that of your doctor and this is not a medical podcast-this is my story.
If you are going through HA, please seek care from your physician.
Ah, this question: will weightlifting make me "bulky"? I love it, but also hate the generic responses that are given-especially by personal trainers! The answer to this question is not a clear yes or no because any over generalized statement that involves a huge majority of people can never be as simple as "yes" or "no". Let's go into the reasons why the answer to this question isn't so simple!
With all the information we have at our finger tips, we are becoming more and more aware of what we eat and how much we exercise. While this awareness can be a great thing, it can also foster an unhealthy relationship towards food and the way we exercise if we aren't getting information from the right sources. Today I discuss the unhealthy links that so many people have between how much/what they eat and how much exercise they do. I also talk about the new proposed PACE labelling system that may be implemented on nutrition labels and how detrimental that could be to our mental health and relationship with exercise.
It seems like everyone is an expert in fitness nowadays, doesn't it? Everywhere you turn, there are "gurus" claiming to possess the "perfect" regimes whilst they have no qualifications to support their information. But how should we workout, how do we build a program that's affective and safe, and how do we tell if we're hiring the right personal trainer? All of this will be discussed in this episode!
A discussion on how diet culture impacts our self-image, how wealth and the way we portray ourselves creates division, and the things society expects from us.
Losing your period is a real health concern. A lot of women are losing their period due to high amounts of exercise, not eating enough, and putting their bodies under too much stress. The result can be a condition known as hypothalamic amenorrhea-or loss of your period. I will be discussing HA from a patient perspective, as I'm dealing with it right now, and hopefully point you in the right direction towards healing your body if you've lost your period as well.
We have access to so much information today, and while that can be a good thing-it can also be fraught with danger. How do we tell what's true and what isn't when it comes to our health? The answer is, we use the scientific method. This episode explains the difference between science and pseudoscience so you can make informed decisions for yourself about your health.
It can be stressful trying to figure out what to eat during the week-especially when you have a busy schedule. Not only that, but the process of meal planning can seem overwhelming and onerous for so many. Meal planning and prepping doesn't have to be a stressful thing, though. You can still have the variety you want while planning ahead for the week-all without planning exactly what you're going to eat each day. In this episode, I share just exactly how you can combine mindful eating with strategic planning so you get the best of both worlds!
Binge eating is a very common issue, as is disordered eating patterns. While binge eating disorder is a clinical eating disorder, we can learn to understand it more when we realize we are bingeing for very specific reasons. In this episode we explore what some of those reasons might be and discuss how disordered eating patterns come in so many different forms.