Livin' La Vida Plant Based: Recent Episodes
Livin' La Vida Plant Based
It's no secret that what we eat plays a huge role in our physical health—but that's not all there is to it. Our diets also have an impact on our mental wellbeing and the world around us, which is why it's more important than ever to make conscious choices about what we consume. Hosted by Mirella Carlucci, the Livin' La Vida Plant Based podcast dives deep into all things related to a plant based lifestyle so that you can thrive at any stage of your life. Follow on Instagram: @livinlavidaplantbased
In this episode, I chat with Uta Boellinger about all things PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting thousands of women around the world. Uta is a registered nutritional therapist and lecturer who specializes in helping busy women balance their hormones, feel re-energized and optimize their health. She is also the in-house nutritionist at The Agora Fertility Clinic in Sussex, England.
You can reach out to Uta on Instagram @cannelle_nutrition or through her website at www.cannelle.co.uk
In this episode, I share the story of my own journey into menopause. I've been holding back on sharing this as it feels quite personal, but my hope is that by doing so, I can help other women realize that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Having come out the other side, I can assure you that menopause is not the end - in fact, it's only just the beginning.
In this episode, I chat with Preet about a holistic approach to pain management. Preet Rayat is a highly experienced strength and conditioning coach, a fully qualified mindfulness practitioner, life coach, and founder of Limitless - an online health and performance academy specializing in holistic pain management and peak performance. Use the code LLVPB to get your first session with Preet for free. Find him on Instagram (@preetrayat90, @thisislimitlesshq) and Facebook (@thisislimitlesshq) or through his website: www.thisislimitless.com
In this episode, I discuss the dangers of dieting with Lindsay Dhanens. Lindsay is a master's educated holistic nutritionist, mom to 3, wife, plant lover and food enthusiast. She is a firm non-believer in diets and specializes in working with women on metabolic health, hormone balance, anti-inflammatory living, and sustainable weight loss that produces results and promotes overall better health. Lindsay can be reached on Instagram @nutritionwithlinds or through her website at www.nutritionwithlinds.com
Eat less, exercise more! Is this what you grew up hearing? Although it's obvious math, the reality is that there are so many different reasons why we may be hanging on to stubborn body fat and why this outdated way of approaching weight loss is not the whole picture.
In this episode, I discuss 5 of the most common reason you may not be able to lose fat and none have to do with eating less!
In this episode, I'm speaking with Charlotte Swire of Charlotte Swire Wellness about how we can go from burnout to balance. Charlotte is a wellness practitioner who focuses on helping her client move from burnout to balance using a combination of tools such as yin yoga, meditation and breathwork. In this episode, Charlotte shares her wisdom and takes us through a simple breathing technique that we can use anywhere to help ourselves during times of stress.
If you would like to reach out to Charlotte, she is on Instagram @Charlotteswirewellness or visit her website: www.charlotteswirewellness.com
While I strongly believe that we must eat a diversity of whole foods for optimal health, there's no denying that specific nutrients are highly effective in helping us manage particular ailments. In this episode, I share my top 6 foods for a healthy menopause, which are bursting with antioxidants, phytoestrogens, fibre, minerals and more!
In this episode, I chat with Nicole Goode about all things autoimmunity. Nicole is a functional medicine practitioner, registered nutritional therapy practitioner and BANT registered nutritionist. Nicole shares her wealth of information with us, busting common myths about autoimmune conditions, explaining the role genetics and nutrition have on autoimmunity, as well as what to look for if you suspect you may be experiencing an autoimmune flare-up. If you want to get in touch with Nicole, you can visit her website at www.nicolegoodehealth.com or find her on Instagram @goode_health.
Although transitioning from our reproductive years into menopause is a normal human process, we don't have to suffer from symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, belly fat, insomnia and mood swings. In this episode, I share some easy steps that you can take today to help you move through this phase of life more easily. Hot flashes be gone!
Spring has arrived—and just like we spring clean our homes, our offices and our cars, we should also think about tidying up our gut. Join me for the season finale of the Livin' La Vida Plant Based podcast to find out why it's important to reset your gut and how you can get started today. For more information about gut health, follow me on Facebook and Instagram at @livinlavidaplantbased!
You can also check out my new 5-Day Detox: https://livinlavidaplantbased.com/product/5-day-detox
Tiny but mighty, our adrenals are two walnut-sized glands that sit on top of our kidneys. They are responsible for the production of cortisol (our stress hormone) as well as our sex hormones. In this episode, I discuss the role of our adrenals in keeping our hormones balanced and regulating our sleep cycle. I also address the misconception around "adrenal fatigue" or "adrenal exhaustion", which are commonly used terms to describe adrenal dysfunction. Want to learn more about your hormones? Download my FREE Sugar and Hormone Health guide: https://bit.ly/37eiA0O
It may be delicious, but sugar can wreak havoc on our endocrine system, which is responsible for creating and regulating our hormones. Too much sugar can also lead to rapid weight gain, insulin resistance and mood imbalances. In this episode, I discuss how sugar disrupts our hormones and what you can do to kick the sugar habit for good. I also unpack some of the places that sugar tends to hide in and offer some alternatives so that you can still enjoy some sweetness in your life! Pick up the full PDF version of what I cover in this episode at www.livinlavidaplantbased.com
Often when we think of hormones, we think of estrogen and testosterone—but there's so much more to it than that. Hormones are the chemical messengers that tell our organs what to do and when. When it comes to body fat, they play a pivotal role in how we metabolize it. In this episode, I explain what might be preventing you from burning body fat and what you can do to help your body become a fat-burning machine. For more on hormones, download my FREE Sugar and Hormone Health guide: https://bit.ly/37eiA0O
Lately there has been a lot of talk about the gut. Contrary to what you might think, it's not the fat around your belly! So what exactly is the gut? What role does it play in our body and how does it affect our overall health? This episode is a quick guide to the gut, including common problems that we might experience and how to keep our microbiomes happy. Want more? Follow @livinlavidaplantbased on Facebook and Instagram!
Commonly referred to as the "silent disease", most people don't realize that they have osteoporosis until they experience a fracture, develop curvature in their spine, or notice that they're getting shorter. Although it is generally associated with older people, the truth is that our body stops building bone mass around the age of 30. In this episode, I discuss the lifestyle factors that affect our bone health and how to maintain bone mass as we age. For more tips on healthy ageing, follow @livinlavidaplantbased on Facebook and Instagram!
Did you know that only 30% of calcium in dairy milk is bioavailable? Meanwhile, calcium from plant based sources can be as high as 50%. This just goes to show that we don't need dairy for strong bones. This week, I'm talking about the dark side of dairy, including its negative impacts on human health, animal welfare and the environment. Want more? Follow @livinlavidaplantbased on Facebook and Instagram!
We've all heard of "the change" and might have dreaded the day it would come. But perimenopause (the time before menopause) is just another stage of life that can be successfully managed through proper nutrition and exercise. Hormonal changes are both normal and inevitable, but suffering is not. Join me for a whistle stop tour of perimenopause, including tips for reducing its effects on your mental and physical health. For more information on hormones and ageing, follow @livinlavidaplantbased on Facebook and Instagram!
There are a lot of myths when it comes to adopting a plant based diet. In this episode, I bust the top three: 1) you don't consume enough protein 2) you need dairy for strong bones and 3) fish is the main source of omega 3 fats. So join me in separating fact from fiction and don't forget to follow @livinlavidaplantbased on Facebook and Instagram for more!
I was 51, bloated, moody, and overweight. My skin was breaking out and my digestion was suffering. Diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and sent home with pills, I was so disheartened that this was now my life—I couldn't help but wonder if there was another way. In this episode, I share how my plant based journey began and what led me to become certified in vegan nutrition. Want more? Follow @livinlavidaplantbased on Facebook and Instagram!
It's no secret that what we eat plays a huge role in our physical health—but that's not all there is to it. Our diets also have an impact on our mental wellbeing and the world around us, which is why it's more important than ever to make conscious choices about what we consume. Hosted by Mirella Carlucci, the Livin' La Vida Plant Based podcast dives deep into all things related to a plant based lifestyle so that you can thrive at any stage of your life. Follow on Instagram: @livinlavidaplantbased