Women's Wellness Radio

Sandie Gascon is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner from Ontario, Canada. She works with men and women to help free them from various health issues, live their lives to their fullest and do the activities they love. She is our guest this week where we talk about overcoming chronic health conditions like migraines, acne & Lupus, and steps to healing. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:50 Introduction to Sandie Gascon & her training Min 02:45 Sandie Gascon's health history Min 11:00 Dealing with Lupus & gadolinium Min 14:10 Sandie's resources to heal herself Min 19:05 Amino acid therapy & SSRI Min 24:20 Trial & error healing, and studying FDN Min 28:45 Laying the foundation of healing Min 35:00 Frustrations during healing Min 43:15 Oxilates & testing Min 47:00 Sandie's resources To learn more about Sandie Gascon, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Page Facebook Group Instagram  Resources: Sandie's Free Training Series Effects of Childhood Trauma on Women's Health With Nikki Gratrix  Heal Your Pain With Dr. Joe Tatta Women's Wellness YouTube Channel   Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractic physician, clinical nutritionist and Functional medicine practitioner. He is our guest on the podcast this week where we talk about Graves' disease and Hashimoto's. New offer! Use the coupon code 'happy' to have a Spark Case Review for just $50. Code valid through Sept. 6, 2017 Pacific time zone only. Appointment slots are limited and enrollment closes Wed 9/6. Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:25 Introduction to Dr. Eric Osansky Min 04:35 Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism Min 07:25 Autoimmunity symptoms Min 10:40 Diagnosis & testing of Graves' disease, Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto's Min 15:50 Natural solutions (diet changes) Min 21:05 Patients with Hashimoto's & Graves' disease antibodies Min 24:40 Focusing on the immune system Min 32:10 Convectional diagnosis & treatment Min 36:35 Natural substances for autoimmunity treatment Min 41:30 Dr. Eric Osansky's Resources Min 45:00 Working with a practitioner To learn more about Dr. Eric Osansky, you can visit his website here and follow him on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Resources: Spark Case Review  Restore Your Radiance Program - closes on September 6   Dr. Eric Osansky's Resources Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease book Free webinars SIBO article  New offer! Use the coupon code 'happy' to have a Spark Case Review for just $50. Code valid through Sept. 6, 2017 Pacific time zone only. Appointment slots are limited and enrollment closes Wed 9/6. Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Stacy is a medical coder and is our volunteer for the Spark Case Review which is part of the Restore Your Radiance Program, our private health coaching program. There are a lot of things discussed with Stacy that can be translated into your case whether menopause issues, PCOS, digestive issues, etc. because all these systems are connected. New offer! Use the coupon code 'happy' to have a Spark Case Review for just $50. Code valid through Sept. 6, 2017 Pacific time zone only. Appointment slots are limited and enrollment closes Wed 9/6.   Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:25 Introduction to Stacy Min 03:20 Stacy's medical history & main symptom she wants to reduce Min 07:25 Health shifts Stacy has made Min 08:20 Irregular periods & medication taken Min 13:40 Stacy's diagnosis & treatment received Min 17:10 High stress hormone levels Min 20:00 Other treatment options used Min 21:40 Time/money spent on treatment Min 24:30 Stacy's nutrition & changes in diet Min 28:15 Other things about Stacy's health Min 30:20 Bridgit's feedback on Stacy's health Min 39:55 Dealing with stress in a positive way Min 43:20 Stomach flu, constipation & diarrhea Min 45:20 How the Restore Your Radiance Program works Resources: Spark Case Review  Restore Your Radiance Program - closes on September 6 New offer! Use the coupon code 'happy' to have a Spark Case Review for just $50. Code valid through Sept. 6, 2017 Pacific time zone only. Appointment slots are limited and enrollment closes Wed 9/6. Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Ann Melin is a functional health coach and my colleague in the Restore Your Radiance Program, our private health coaching program through Women's Wellness Collaborative. She's our guest this week where we talk about the program and issues we have come across in women in the private coaching program. New offer! Use the coupon code 'happy' to have a Spark Case Review for just $50. Code valid through Sept. 6, 2017 Pacific time zone only. Appointment slots are limited and enrollment closes Wed 9/6. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:10 Ann Melin's work in the Restore Your Radiance Program Min 05:30 Bridgit's work in the Spark Case Review Program Min 08:35 Challenges/road blocks to good health Min 12:30 Health profiles of women in the program Min 17:55 Thyroid issues among women Min 21:05 Gut issues among women Min 23:10 Interacting with other health practitioners Min 27:10 What the program offers & follow-ups Resources: Lab Testing for Women's Health Webinar replay Restore Your Radiance Program - closes on September 6 Spark Case Review  New offer! Use the coupon code 'happy' to have a Spark Case Review for just $50. Code valid through Sept. 6, 2017 Pacific time zone only. Appointment slots are limited and enrollment closes Wed 9/6. Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Bianca Sprague & Natasha Marchand are the founders of Bebo Mia, a training organization for doulas providing mentorship & community for pregnancy, birth and parenting. In this episode we talk about choosing a doula and if you've been thinking of becoming a doula, you'll find out what it's like to be one and if it's the right calling for you. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:50 Introduction to Bianca & Natasha's training & work Min 03:50 Working as a team of doulas & where to start Min 10:15 Who is a doula & what does it involve? Min 14:30 Bebo Mia's Eco-baby program Min 17:15 Infant sleep patterns Min 20:50 Fertility & postpartum training Min 24:00 Finding a qualified doula Min 26:55 Becoming a doula with Bebo Mia's program Min 33:00 Knowing if being a doula is right for you To learn more about Natasha & Bianca, visit their website here and follow them on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Pinterest  Bebo Mia's Resources: Free Online Training Workshop   Doula Training Eco Baby certification program Infant Sleep Educator certification program   Coming up on Women's Wellness Collaborative: Lab Testing for Women Webinar on Aug 23  Restore Your Radiance Program - closes right after Labor Day Spark Case Review  Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Elena Frid is a Board Certified Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist and a specialist in Lyme disease. She is our guest this week and we will mainly talk about Lyme disease which is on the rise, as well as symptoms and testing.  Here's what you'll hear: Min 01:25 Introduction to Dr. Elena Frid Min 04:15 Psychiatric symptoms of Lyme patients Min 05:50 Dr. Frid's training & practice Min 09:00 What is Lyme disease? Min 10:50 Lyme endemic areas Min 12:45 Dr. Frid's Insect Repellant Kidswear Min 14:35 What other insects can spread Lyme disease Min 18:00 Percentage of Lyme patients who get their problems resolved with antibiotics Min 19:15 Rate of increase & testing of Lyme disease Min 23:35 Lyme disease as a neurological disease Min 25:15 Lyme disease among women & children Min 29:15 The connection between gut health & Lyme disease Min 31:30 Symptoms of Lyme disease & when to test To learn more about Dr. Elena Frid, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Dr. Elena Frid's Resources: Interpreting Your Lyme test, Not That Easy! - how to interpret your lab tests Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board!   Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Tara Thorne is a clinical nutritionist living in Canada & in this episode she is going to talk about functional medicine approach to weight loss. We'll also talk about intermittent fasting and supplements. Here's what you'll hear:  Min 02:30 Introduction to Tara Thorne Min 04:00 Health effects of extra fat tissue Min 07:00 Loving your body Min 07:55 Mindset for health Min 09:25 Adiponectin Hormone Min 12:30 Stress, cortisol, insulin & weight connection Min 16:35 Why cortisol increases with age Min 19:20 Gut health & weight management Min 24:40 Nutrition for weight loss Min 28:30 Protein and weight loss Min 31:00 Intermittent fasting Min 36:40 Supplements for weight loss, sugar cravings & boosting Adiponectin Min 45:15 Tara's coaching program & resources   To learn more about Tara Thorne, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Instagram Pinterest   Tara Thorne's Resources:  Consultations   Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Restore Your Radiance Program Click here to learn about our Restore Your Radiance Program.    Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Deanna Minich is a nutritionist and an author. She is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, and a Registered Yoga Teacher. In this week's episode we talk about whole detox and restoring health. Here's what you'll hear:  Min 01:40 Introduction to Dr. Deanna Minich Min 04:40 The 7 Systems of Health Min 10:10 Colors & painting people Min 14:00 Dr. Deanna's personal healing Min 16:00 Healing as an art & creativity Min 18:50 Moving & being active Min 19:40 Women's health & creativity Min 26:00 Balancing the 7 systems of health Min 34:15 Dr. Deanna's detox program   To learn more about Dr. Deanna Minich, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest   Resources: Whole Detox Spectrum Quiz   Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board!   Restore Your Radiance Program Click here to learn about our Restore Your Radiance Program.    Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Kate O'Donnell is an Ayurvedic chef, Ashtanga Yoga teacher & cookbook writer based in Boston. Dr. John Douillard is also an Ayurvedic practitioner and they are our guests this week on the podcast which is made up of 2 segments from Cate Stillman podcast show "Yoga Healer".  This episode is about summer and seasonal eating.  Here's what you'll hear:  Min 00:10 Introduction to this week's podcast Min 04:00 Getting overheated and inflamed during summertime Min 05:15 Effects of caffeine, alcohol, tobacco & sugar Min 08:35 Overheating and stress Min 10:30 Getting transparency in the body Min 14:30 Thriving with the core of Ayurvedic wisdom Min 17:50 Kate's Mint cilanto coconut chutney Min 22:20 The complexity of eating & diets Min 24:00 Introduction to Dr. John Douillard Min 25:00 Dr. John's go-to meals in summer Min 26:05 Bile sludge and foods to decongest the liver & gall bladder Min 28:00 Seasonal eating & eating diversified foods Min 31:20 Eating wheat & hard to digest foods Min 34:05 Toxins To learn more about Kate O'Donnell, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube   To learn more about Dr. John Douillard, visit his website here and follow him on social media: Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Google+   These two guests were originally featured on Cate Stillman's podcast here and here.   Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Spark Case Review  Click here to learn about our Spark Case Review for help with auto-immunity and digestive health.   Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative

Dr. Rachna Patel is an Osteopathic physician and an expert of medical marijuana. This episode is about using some of the medicinal qualities of marijuana for various treatments and dosages but it is not meant to get people high. Here's what you'll hear:  Min 02:25 Dr. Patel’s introduction to medical marijuana Min 04:00 Results of using marijuana on MS & arthritis Min 07:10 Therapeutic & toxic dosages Min 10:20 Getting to the root of the problem with the right dosage Min 11:30 Opium addiction & marijuana Min 14:00 Conditions that can & can’t be treated with medical marijuana Min 16:20 Side effects of using marijuana & when not to use it Min 21:40 Acupuncture Min 23:30 Ways of delivering marijuana to the body Min 25:00 Surprising benefits & success stories of using marijuana   Brodie Welch is the host of the podcast ‘A Healthy Curiosity’. You can find her on her website here and on social media: Facebook Twitter   To learn more about Dr. Rachna Patel, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook Twitter YouTube Google+   Sign Up For Our Newsletter  If you have not yet joined our community, be sure to grab our hidden Hormone stressors quiz here, and come on board! Spark Case Review  Click here to learn about our Spark Case Review for help with auto-immunity and digestive health.     This episode was originally featured on Brodie Welch's podcast "A Healthy Curiosity" here. Thanks for listening, Bridgit Danner, Founder of Women's Wellness Collaborative