The Wellness Witch Podcast

How do you make peace with your food and with your body? Clinical nutritionist and founder of Going Beyond the Food Academy, Stephanie Dodier speaks about the connection between emotional eating and our desires behind wanting to lose weight, and how we can end the diet cycle and have a more positive body image.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode39. Topics Discussed in this Episode:Stephanie’s health journeyWhat it means to ‘go beyond the food’The ‘food obsessed’ paradigmWhy some women struggle with self-respect and self-careThe diet cultureBody positivity and body neutralityThe 4-step process to overcoming emotional eating, food craving, and bingingThe ‘all-or-nothing’ trap and how to avoid it Key Takeaways:Part of the job that food does is address the emotional component of eating. The question is, how are you using it? Are you using food to numb, to avoid, or to feel better? Do you use it to emphasize good emotions or do you just eat when you’re hungry?The healing mechanism of going beyond the food is around mindfulness and really being present with your emotions and not fearing your emotions.To engage in self-respect and self-care, we must first have a relationship of love and appreciation towards ourselves.About 2% of what society pushes forward as what your body should look like is only 2% of the world.Self-discovery is a threatening aspect to our current society’s model because when you know who you are, you no longer to try to fit the mold. You no longer seek external recognition because you have it within you.Body positivity is about accepting all body types in all forms and color, and about bringing that body forward to change the standard of society.Body neutrality is self-acceptance and self-compassion about your body. It’s understanding who you are and having a relationship with who you are from a place of accepting your body for what it is. Action Steps:Take this quiz and find out your food freedom score. This is one way that you can detect if you have a behavior around food that is maybe too emotional or numbing.Don’t avoid pain. Let yourself go through it, and you’ll find out that it’s actually not that bad. We often make it up to be much worse than it actually is.Ask yourself: How much of your current struggle with food is due to body image? And start working your way towards body positivity and body neutrality.The 4-step process to overcoming emotional eating, food craving, and binging:Think of your food urges and set them up into two categories: Am I physically hungry or am I emotionally hungry?If you’re physically hungry, go eat. But if you’re having the urge to eat because of emotional reasons, then step away from food.Engage in a breathing exercise or the so-called ‘crave cure formula’: Close your eyes and start breathing through your nose until you’re more relaxed and into yourself.Once you’re in that calm space, start scanning your body inside your head and try to understand which emotion is inside of you and where it’s coming from. Stephanie said:“Going beyond the food is about understanding your relationship to food and how food serves you beyond nutrition. That doesn’t mean that nutrition does not have a place. Food is healing… but it also serves an emotional component.”“There’s a movement called ‘body positivity’ that is starting to push the expectation of society against what our body should look like. But for all of us… we have to do the work internally in ourselves to get there and not wait for society’s standard to change.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:I have opened my calendar to offer some complementary calls for the month of December, as well as my other coach, Valerie. So if you’re thinking about working with us one-on-one and you really want to get further support, whether that’s with your weight or your hormones, or you’re interested in maybe diving into our 12-week Metabolic Reset Program which we are beginning in the new year, book a call with us! Get the booking details in my newsletter or shoot me an email. If you’ve got any questions I would love to hear from you over on Instagram @holisticwellnessfoodie. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me, and don’t forget to leave us a rating or a review! Links to things we talk about in the show:Almond Butter Trail Mix Bars RecipeLemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe Food Freedom Quiz Food Freedom Challenge Claim Your Food Freedom Program Where you can find Stephanie Dodier:Stephanie’s WebsiteStephanie’s FacebookStephanie’s Instagram (@stephdodier) Where you can find me:Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save 60%.Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are you wondering what gifts to buy your healthy foodie friends this Christmas? If you’re still stumped on what to get them, listen in as I share my healthy holiday gift ideas. Enjoy!You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode38 Topics Discussed in this Episode:Healthy holiday gift ideasBooks recommendationsBeauty care giftsTrueDark Glasses and how they workSupplements as giftsProducts that protect from electromagnetic radiationThe Oura Ring and how it worksKey Takeaways:If you’re using beauty care products that have fragrance or perfume in its ingredient list, then that’s not natural. That is synthetic, chemical fragrance, and you don’t want that at all.Using TrueDark Glasses is great because the blue light that comes off the computer screen impacts your hormones. It impacts both your melatonin and serotonin production.Teas, coffees and chocolate bars make for really great stocking stuffers.Grounding is one of the best ways to cleanse and detox our bodies from electromagnetic radiation.Action Steps:Check out the beauty and skin care products at Whole Foods Market.Go for products that are fragrance-free.Do your online shopping of supplements and other health products at PureFeast and the Holistic Wellness Shop!Get products that help protect from electromagnetic radiation.Consider giving your loved one a wellness holiday or a retreat or some type of weekend getaway. Samantha said:“Ultimately, I want to give healthy gifts because I want my friends and my family to thrive. I want them to feel well. I also want them to experience great products, great food, and I just want to open them up to this whole new world that they may not be aware of.”“Spend the time to curate some really unique and healthy gifts for the people in your life.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:We have a few days left of our Black Friday sale, so go ahead and check out our Holistic Wellness Shop! Get awesome deals with the CleanBeautyU and the Healthy Hormones for Women Online Program until November 30!Catch me on Facebook Live tomorrow at 3 pm at the Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook where I dive into The Five Secrets to Losing Weight and Balancing Your Hormones!If you’ve got other gift ideas that I didn’t touch on, come share them with me over on Instagram @holisticwellnessfoodie. I would love to hear your healthy gift ideas for your friends and family!And if you haven’t yet left us a rating or a review over on iTunes or Stitcher or Spotify, it would mean so much if you do! Your ratings and reviews help our podcast reach more women and support and help more people. Take a screenshot of your review and email it to us and get a delicious three-day hormone balancing meal plan. My Holiday Gift Ideas:BOOKS The Keto Diet: The Complete Guide to a High-Fat Diet, with More Than 125 Delectable Recipes and 5 Meal Plans to Shed Weight, Heal Your Body, and Regain Confidence by Leanne Vogel Books by Juli Bauer The Autoimmune Solution Cookbook: Over 150 Delicious Recipes to Prevent and Reverse the Full Spectrum of Inflammatory Symptoms and Diseases by Amy Myers The Epstein-Barr Virus Solution: The Hidden Undiagnosed Epidemic of a Virus Destroying Millions of Lives through Chronic Fatigue, Autoimmune Disorders, and Cancer by Dr. Kasia Kines Books by Wallace D. WattlesThe Prosperity Bible: The Greatest Writings of All Time on the Secrets to Wealth and Prosperity The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Green BEAUTY CAREMoov CosmeticsDr. Hauschka Skin CarePai Skin CareSkin EssenceLiving LibationsConsonant SkincareUltra Moisturizing Organic Face Cream for Dry SkinHydrExtreme HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS THAT YOU CAN GET AT PureFeastVital ProteinsPerfect KetoHu Kitchen Chocolate BarsAnima Mundi tincturesNatural CalmMagnesium Citrate PowderHeavenly Sleep Liquid MelatoninTeas and coffees DESIGNS FOR HEALTH PRODUCTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS THAT YOU CAN GET AT THE Holistic Wellness Shop!Designs for HealthProtein powdersMagnesium bisglycinateNeuroMagMitochondrial NRGDigestive EnzymesSalty Kisses ToothpasteHippie Floss Oil OTHERS TrueDark Glasses Aires Tech (EMF Protection) - Use the code HOLISTICWELLNESS to save 10% off your purchase.Oura Ring Where you can find me:Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save 60%.Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s Sponsor Link:PureFeast - Save 10% off of your first THREE orders over $75 + free shipping with coupon code HOLISTICWELLNESSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How can we treat PCOS naturally? If you are one of the many women who is struggling with PCOS, take a dive into this topic with Dr. Felice Gersh as she shares lots of amazing strategies and tips for healing PCOS and talks about its root causes, the role of inflammation, nutritional intervention, and so much more!You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode37. Click here to Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify: iTunes – Click HereStitcher – Click HereSpotify – Click HereBe sure to subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review!Topics Discussed in this Episode:The different types of PCOSSome of the symptoms of PCOSThe effect of PCOS on fertilityThe negative effects of metforminHow to heal from PCOSThe Fasting Mimicking DietLab testing to get the proper diagnosis for PCOSLifestyle intervention for PCOS Key Takeaways:PCOS covers a spectrum of conditions and at its root cause, there is always some degree of inflammation.Studies show that the gut microbiome in women with PCOS is dysbiotic and that leaky gut is prevalent.When you have a leaky gut, you produce increased amounts of endotoxins that permeate the impaired gut barrier and get into the lymphatic system that lines the gut and creates an explosive inflammation.The immune cells of women with PCOS are more sensitive. It takes less to cause them to release their inflammatory products than other women.80% of women with PCOS are overweight or obese and 20% are normal weight or lean. But regardless of whether they’re thin, overweight or very obese, they all have in common this dysbiotic gut, the leaky gut, and the generalized inflammation, and they tend to have more visceral fat.PCOS is the number one cause of fertility problems in women.Children born to women who are unhealthy, who have metabolic problems and who are inflamed, their genes are altered and don’t function the way they should. These children tend to have more metabolic problems, and they more prone to diabetes, mood problems, and weight gain.Women with PCOS tend to have higher rates of giving birth to children with autism.Action Steps:Get lab testing done to get a proper diagnosis for PCOS.If you are struggling with PCOS, you need to start making lifestyle changes.Eat real food.Avoid sugar.Avoid processed foods.Avoid high-fat diets.Switch to a plant-based, fiber-filled diet.Go vegan for at least 3 months. If you can’t go vegan, eat very little meat, no more than one small serving a day.Eat unlimited fruits and vegetables.Take supplements like myo-inositol and resveratrolObserve time-restricted eating. Eat a big breakfast and try not to snack. Try to finish eating by 7 pm.Take melatonin if you have trouble sleeping and go to bed between 10 and 11 pm.Let the light filter through your eyelids when you wake up. Felice said:“My philosophy now is, find out what’s going on and then try to address it at the root cause while also addressing symptoms… My goal is to optimize health span for every single woman that I can possibly touch.”“PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder of women of reproductive age, and it is so common and yet it’s so poorly diagnosed, under-diagnosed, mistreated, poorly understood.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:Don’t forget to check out our awesome Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales going on at our Holistic Wellness Shop! If you’ve got any questions or other meal prep tips that have worked for you in the past, I would love to hear from you over on Instagram @holisticwellnessfoodie. Do share your food prep and meal prep tips and maybe your cooking tips as well! Links to things we talk about in the show:Black Friday/Cyber Monday Specials at the Holistic Wellness Shop:Save 10% off Supplements - coupon code BLACKFRIDAY10Save 30% off eBooks - coupon code - BLACKFRIDAY30Save $200 off the CleanBeautyU ProgramProLon Fasting Mimicking DietPCOS SOS: A Gynecologist’s Lifeline to Naturally Restore Your Rhythms, Hormones, and Happiness by Felice Gersh Where you can find Dr. Felice Gersh:Felice’s InstagramFelice’s FacebookFelice's Website Where you can find me:Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save 60%.Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Are you struggling with migraines and headaches? What causes them and how do you get rid of them? Headache specialist Dr. Robert Sheeler talks about the holistic integrative approach to treating migraines and headaches and finding the root causes that we can fix to make them go away.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode36. Topics Discussed in this Episode:The functional subtypes of migraineMigraine with aura versus migraine without auraThe four types of auraThe four hormonal subtypes of migraineThe steps to take to treat migraines in generalHow sex affects headaches and migraineKey Takeaways:Boys with migraine with aura often get it between ages 6 and 9, and girls will get it between ages 8 and 10.People with migraine, in general, will have more depression, bipolar disease, more asthma, more restless legs, and a number of comorbid conditions that go along with it, and it tends to be two or three times as much in the aura patients than in the non-aura patients.About 30% of people who have migraine have migraine with aura, which can be visual, sensory, linguistic or motor.Women make up more than two-thirds of the people with migraine and tend to get more cycle-related things if they have migraine without aura.Migraine without aura is very hormonally sensitive and will often onset on women around the time they have their cycles.It’s falling estrogen levels that trigger migraines in the people who are hormonally sensitive.Menstrual migraines are more intense and are harder to treat.Around the time of perimenopause and menopause when estrogen levels are falling, women will have lots of increased headaches, whether it’s natural menopause or surgical menopause.Getting your ovaries out before the age of 40 increases your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.Action Steps:If you have migraines, consider taking magnesium supplements.Consider doing intermittent fasting. Don’t eat for 2 hours before you go to bed. Eat only during a 7- to 9-hour interval in a day.Learn more about migraines and try to go to a doctor who’s interested in what you have.Make sure your ferritin is up in the 50 to 75 range by paying strict attention to your diet or taking some supplements.Take a dose of three tablespoons of freshly ground flaxseed (ideally organic) a day. Robert said:“[The holistic, integrative, functional approach] in terms of headaches is that it allows us to look for a root cause of things. It allows us to try to find something that we can fix that will make your headaches go away or virtually go away.”“When a patient thinks they have migraine, 98% of the time they’re right. And when they think they don’t have migraine, 83% of the time they’re wrong. So most of the time, what you think is migraine is migraine and what you think isn’t migraine is migraine.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:If you’ve got any questions or other meal prep tips that have worked for you in the past, I would love to hear from you over on Instagram @holisticwellnessfoodie. Do share your food prep and meal prep tips and maybe your cooking tips as well! Links to things we talk about in the show: Free Webinar: The Migraine Solution Medication Cheat Sheet - Overview of Medicines Used to Treat Acute Migraines Recommended Products:Designs for Health ProductsPurePaleo VanillaPurePaleo ChocolatePaleoGreensAdrenal ProductsProbioticsDigestive EnzymesCarnitineMitochondrial NRGAdrenotoneOmegAvail SmoothieInsomnitol Capsules and Insomnitol ChewablesNeuroMagMagnesium Chelate*Purchase Designs for Health products at the Holistic Wellness Shop using the coupon code BLACKFRIDAY10 and save 10% off your order. Where you can find Dr. Robert Sheeler:Dr. Robert Sheeler's Website (Destiny Well)Dr. Robert Sheeler's Private Practice Website in Scottsdale, Arizona (Next Level Concierge Care); Phone Number: 480-470-0606Dr. Robert Sheeler’s Facebook Where you can find me:Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save 60%.Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s Sponsor Link:PureFeast - Save 10% off of your first THREE orders over $75 + free shipping with coupon code HOLISTICWELLNESS.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How do you plan your meals and set aside time to prepare food? Let’s get into meal prep mastery and learn simple strategies on how to prepare your meals, stay on track with your food and schedule them all into your meal plan.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode35.Topics Discussed in this Episode:The mentality we want to have when it comes to meal planningStrategies for meal prep masteryHow to evaluate your schedule when it comes to meal planningWhat it means to start small and to prioritize when it comes to meal prepClever ideas to save time and moneyGetting creative with delicious marinades and dressingsKey Takeaways:It’s so much harder to reach your health goals or manage some type of disease or condition if you’re not cooking your food at home.Studies show that cooking meals at home are linked to better dietary habits like eating more fruits and vegetables, and spending less than one hour a day preparing foods at home is associated with eating more fast food.Action Steps:Set yourself up for success by having a strategy in place when it comes to meal planning.Evaluate your schedule. Figure out how many meals you think you’re going to need for the week before you even hit the grocery store.Start small. If you’re a newbie to this, don’t go all in and try to make your entire weekly menu ahead of time. Pick one or two recipes for your first week, and as you get more comfortable with that, you can prep more and introduce more recipes.Prioritize. Choose recipes that will make the biggest difference in your week right away.Create a master recipe list. Have a list of those go-to meals that you’ve tried before and you know you can easily put together. Overlap the ingredients whenever possible to save time and money.Write out an actual grocery list.Prep foods you will actually eat. Be realistic about your taste in food, but also try to vary your menu enough so that you don’t get bored and resort to takeout.Chop your food. Prep your meal ingredients ahead of time.Get roasting. Pair vegetables that have a comparable roasting time.Cook your protein ahead of time and store it in the fridge and/or freezer to ensure that you’ve got meals on hand.Find different marinades and dressings that you really enjoy.When it comes to food storage, make sure you have the right containers on hand. Use glass containers instead of plastic.Use the food quickly as best as you can.Label the food in your freezer. Samantha said:“Having a strategy in place is so important, that why most of us when we go to the gym, we kind of know what we’re doing. We don’t just really walk in there aimlessly. And it’s kind of the same mentality we want to have when it comes to meal planning.”“If you’re a new meal prepper and this is all kind of new to you, then stick to ingredients that you know you like, because the worst thing is going to prep something and then wasting the food, and then you feel just like hopeless and you feel like you failed at the whole process.’ Thanks for listening!Important Announcements:If you’ve got any questions or other meal prep tips that have worked for you in the past, I would love to hear from you over on Instagram @holisticwellnessfoodie. Do share your food prep and meal prep tips and maybe your cooking tips as well! Where you can find me:Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on FacebookHow you can work with me:6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save 60%.Healing & Dealing with Hashi’sSponsor Link:PureFeast - Save 10% off of your first THREE orders over $75 + free shipping with coupon code HOLISTICWELLNESSPerfect Keto - If you’re in the U.S, save 15% off your purchase with the coupon code HOLISTICWELLNESSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How can you tell if your hormones are balanced or not? We have talked so much about hormones in the past, what more do you need to know? To have an even better understanding of hormonal health, let’s dive into adrenal and thyroid health and learn more about the roles that the liver and the gut play when it comes to our hormones.You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode34Topics Discussed in this Episode:What it means to have healthy, balanced hormonesHow to achieve balanced hormonesThe important functions of the adrenals, the liver, the digestive system, the thyroid and the gut that are related to hormonal healthThe danger of having excess cortisolManaging your adrenals through foodFoods that support liver detoxificationWhat happens when we can’t properly digest our food and how to improve digestionFoods that support thyroid health and gut healthKey Takeaways:Having stable blood sugar means being able to last between 4 to 6 hours between your meals without snacking and actually feel balanced and stable, without headaches, without feeling anxious, and without irritability.The liver is really important when it comes to hormonal health because it converts your T4 thyroid hormone to the active T3 that you need.When you have hypothyroidism, you will often find that your digestion slows down as well.Your intestines aid in the elimination of toxins and play a very protective role against many health conditions as well as help regulate your hormones.Different bacteria in your gut help you produce hormones as well as certain vitamins and minerals.If you have high-functioning adrenals, it means you have a low-functioning thyroid.Action Steps:Manage your stress. Take some time to relax, unwind and do self-care.Take the necessary steps to support your microbiome.Improve your digestive health by loading up on prebiotics.Eat the healthiest, cleanest diet that you can.Make sure to get good quality sleep.Make a list where you may be neglecting your sleep, where in your life you may need to better manage your stress, what’s happening in your life in terms of your bedtime routine and your wake up, what’s going on with your food intake and whether or not you’re staying hydrated. See where you can make some improvements.Samantha said:“Our hormones, we often think of estrogen and progesterone and testosterone but we have many hormones that regulate the functions in our bodies and that interact with each other, which can make it quite complex sometimes to really understand.”“Those three things, food, stress management, and sleep, will have such a positive impact on all of these areas -- on your intestinal system, on your thyroid, on your adrenals, on your ovaries, on your liver.”Thanks for listening!Important Announcements:If you have Hashimoto’s or an autoimmune condition or you are looking for further support for your thyroid gland, we offer an amazing step-by-step plan to take you through a healing journey. Go ahead and check out our four-week Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s online program! And if you have any questions, you can find me over at Instagram @holisticwellnessfoodie, contact our team, or send me an email.Outside of that, I want to invite you to come hang out with me and the awesome women in the Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook where we continue the hormone conversation and so much more!For everybody that leaves a review of the podcast, you can take a screenshot of your review and email it over to me and you can get our free three-day hormone balancing meal plan. Recommended Products:Simple Mills CrackersOrganic Adaptogenic Powder from Anima Mundi ApothecaryYou can get these products over at PureFeast and save 10% off of your first THREE orders over $75 + free shipping with coupon code - HOLISTICWELLNESS. Where you can find me:Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code PODCAST at checkout to save 60%.Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s Sponsor Link:PureFeast - Save 10% off of your first THREE orders over $75 + free shipping with coupon code - HOLISTICWELLNESSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How can you incorporate small healthy habits to really create a sustainable approach to health and wellness? Holistic nutrition practitioner and weightlifting and mindset coach, Stephanie Gaudreau, talks about what these habits could be, from reframing the diet culture to weight training to cultivating mindfulness and more!Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:Steph’s own journey to better health and wellnessSteph’s core 4 pillars of healthThe things that Steph have had to unpack and unlearn for herselfWhat is wrong with the diet cultureThe bio-individual approach to nutritionSteph’s non-negotiables when it comes to health and wellnessTips and suggestions for women who want to get started in strength trainingSteph’s Fuck-It ListKey Takeaways:A nourishing way of eating is not just what you eat, it’s how you eat it and why you eat it. It’s eating food while understanding your goals and your bio-individuality.There is a huge benefit for women when it comes to strength training that goes beyond aesthetics.There is no one correct diet that applies to everyone. There are multiple ways of doing things. The question is not whether a certain food is right, but whether it’s right for you or someone else.Action Steps:Reclaim your health and be free from diet rules.Make sure that you’re in line with the core 4 pillars of healthEat nourishing foods.Strengthen your body.Recharge your energy.Get your mindset right.If you’re serious about getting started in strength training, go to a place where you can learn from someone. Steph said:“Women are really good at thinking about eat less, move more. But oftentimes, we’re missing a lot of what I call low-hanging fruit, easy changes that we can make in these other areas or other ways of thinking about food.”“We absorb so many things consciously, subconsciously. We’re explicitly taught things. And having awareness is a key first step… It’s just a practice of observing your own thoughts and behaviors.” Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:I want to invite all of you to sign up for our weekly newsletter! Get a roundup of what’s happening on the blog and different recipes we’ve been posting as well the podcast interviews that have gone live, and get in on different exclusive giveaways or online program launches. For all the ladies who are struggling with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, the registration is currently open for our Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s online program. If you want to continue the conversation in this episode, you can find me over at Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie, or come to hang out with me in my Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook. Links to things we talk about in the show:Check out Steph's Program, Harder to Kill ChallengeBooks by Brené Brown Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin The Performance Paleo Cookbook: Recipes for Training Harder, Getting Stronger and Gaining the Competitive Edge by Stephanie GaudreauSunbutter Bark Recipe Recommended Products:Vital Proteins Collagen Creamer in CoconutKeto Nootropic from Perfect KetoOrganic Adaptogenic Powder from Anima Mundi Apothecary *You can get these products over at PureFeast and save 10% off of your first THREE orders over $75 + free shipping with coupon code - HOLISTICWELLNESS. Where you can find Stephanie Gaudreau:The Harder to Kill Club Facebook GroupSteph’s Website (Stupid Easy Paleo)Steph’s Instagram (@steph_gaudreau)Steph’s Facebook (@StupidEasyPaleo) Where you can find me:Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code podcast at checkout to save 60%.Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s Sponsor Link:PureFeast - Save 10% off of your first THREE orders over $75 + free shipping with coupon code - HOLISTICWELLNESSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The thyroid tends to be at the root of so many health issues for so many women. What triggers these thyroid disorders and how can we fix these underlying problems? Today we continue the thyroid conversation with functional medicine practitioner Dr. Becky Campbell as she talks about her book, The 30-Day Thyroid Reset Plan, and how we can use it to heal our body for life.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:The seven different triggers that make us sick and how they’re related to our thyroidWhat tests to take to check your gut healthWhat can cause HPA axis imbalancesThe DUTCH test and other lab tests that you should ask for from your doctorHow vitamin deficiencies can impact your thyroid, Hashimoto’s, and your hormones overallHeavy metal testing and detoxifyingThe optimal diet for supporting thyroid health and Hashimoto’sKey Takeaways:Gaining weight out of nowhere without having changed your diet or your exercise is a really big sign that there is something is wrong with your health.The thing with thyroid issues is you have to really look and see all the different things that could be triggering it and to address all of them.90% to 97% of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s, which is actually an immune system issue, and most of the immune system is located in the gut.A lot of thyroid patients have nutrient deficiencies and these can be tied to gut infections, especially SIBO (small intestine bacteria overgrowth).You don’t have to have one symptom in your gut to have a gut infection.The Paleo diet works very well in supporting thyroid health.The liver is one of the most nutrient-dense food there is.Action Steps:Look at your gut health. Check for yeast overgrowth, bacteria imbalances, low stomach acid, SIBO, leaky gut, etc.With any vitamin or mineral that you need, try to get it with food first before you resort to any vitamin or mineral supplement.If you have a mercury filling that you want to be removed, make sure that they are safely removed by a bio dentist.Use safer beauty products and household cleaning products.Use essential oils instead of perfumes. Dr. Becky Campbell said:“I don’t know one person who doesn’t have some form of stress. I mean, even if it’s not emotional stress, it could be physical stress. So that really plays a role in what our thyroid is doing. The thyroid and the adrenal glands run really hand in hand.”“So many people really don’t realize the deep impact that the chemicals in our beauty products have on our hormone levels… Not only are they hurting themselves but they’re actually hurting everyone around them, too.”Thanks for listening! Important Announcements:Join Marni and I as we dive into our free thyroid and Hashimoto’s webinar. Get some amazing strategies and tips for supporting your thyroid and Hashimoto’s plus a behind-the-scenes look at the Healing & Dealing with Hashimoto’s online four-week program. Sign up at Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s and receive all the webinar information or head over to my website where you can find the information for the webinar as well. If you have any questions, you can always reach me over at Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie, or send me an email. And come to hang out with me in my Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook. Links to things we talk about in the show:Your Ultimate Thyroid Guide Supplement: Optimal Reset Cleanse - Use the discount code LIVERLOVE10 for $10 offTop 10 Natural Thyroid Remedies The 30-Day Thyroid Reset Plan: Disarming the 7 Hidden Triggers That are Keeping You Sick by Dr. Becky CampbellCyrex LaboratoriesDoctor’s DataQuicksilver ScientificBeautycounter Where you can find Dr. Becky Campbell: Dr. Becky Campbell’s Instagram (@drbeckycampbell)Dr. Becky Campbell’s FacebookDr. Becky Campbell’s Website Where you can find me:Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code podcast at checkout to save 60%.Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s Sponsor Link:PureFeast - Save 10% off of your first THREE orders over $75 + free shipping with coupon code - HOLISTICWELLNESSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Have you ever experienced hair loss? For women who are suffering from this symptom, it’s really disheartening when you have all these gorgeous, lush hair falling out. Is there any way that you can reverse that? Find out all you need to know about hair loss plus some tips and strategies that you can do to have healthy hair.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.|Topics Discussed in this Episode:The reasons why you might be experiencing hair lossWhy you need to get a full thyroid panelSupplemental thyroid hormones and finding out what works for youOptimizing your diet for healthy hairHair product ingredients to be careful ofEssential oils for healthy hair and scalpHow to combat dandruffDIY natural shampoos and conditionersKey Takeaways:Hair loss is often a symptom of thyroid issues and hormonal imbalances.It’s important to have someone look at your lab results and be able to explain them to you because you can have thyroid dysfunction and symptoms including hair loss even if your TSH and your T4 are normal.When it comes to our hair, it’s not just about the products that we use, but it really is about what we are doing internally to support our hair.Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp.The scalp has over 200 blood vessels and 650 sweat glands. In fact, the scalp is really one of the most absorbent parts of the body. So when you think of it this way, it’s even more important to be conscious of what you’re putting on your scalp because you’re absorbing all of that.It’s 100% possible to get your hair back. But it’s a process that takes time. Oftentimes, it takes a good six to eight months before you can start seeing results, so it’s something you really do have to commit to.Action Steps:If you are experiencing a lot of hair loss, look into your lab work, specifically with your thyroid. Make sure to get a full thyroid panel.Make sure you’re on the right type and the right dose of supplemental thyroid hormone.Optimize your diet to support thyroid health and have healthy hair.Check your hair products for unsafe ingredients. Commit to ditching the conventional shampoos and use more organic options for natural hair care.Give the No Poo Method a try.If you are suffering from a dry, itchy and flaky scalp, try using some rosemary essential oil or pine essential oil. Just add a few drops to your head and gently massage the oils into your scalp. Peppermint is also a really great option.If you have weak and damaged ends and split ends, you can use jojoba oil or argan oil. Just rub a few drops onto your palm and then gently run it through your hair, focusing on the ends.You can also add a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a spray bottle with some warm water and just spritz it on your hair after you’ve shampooed. The vinegar will help restore the pH in your hair and add some shine.Use coconut oil to combat dandruff. Massage a few tablespoons onto your scalp, leave it on your scalp for a few hours, and then rinse off. Repeat this two to three times throughout the week depending on the severity of your dandruff.Samantha said:“Really, you can get your hair to be healthy and strong and shiny, but it just does take a little bit of work… it’s really important to look at our diet and our hormonal health and thyroid and to really dive into all these areas to see where some of the root causes might be.”“[Be] conscious of the quality and the type of products that you are using and [make] a conscious effort to switch over to more natural, organic and botanical type of brands.”Thanks for listening!Important Announcements:If you want to dive deeper into thyroid health and Hashimoto’s and really support your autoimmune health, join us in our four-week program, Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s. You can get on the waitlist and receive all the information you need on the free webinar, plus you can download our free recipe ebook.I also invite you to check out my Clean Beauty U program. And if you have any questions, you can always reach me over at Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie, or send me an email. And come to hang out with me in my Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook. Links to things we talk about in the show:EWG (Environmental Working Group) WebsiteThink Dirty AppPodcast episode mentioned that you shouldn’t miss:Episode 30: From Vegetarian to Paleo & Healing and Dealing with Hashimoto’s Where you can find me:Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code podcast at checkout to save 60%.Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s - Get on the waitlist for our program! Registration opens October 16th.Clean Beauty U Sponsor Link:PureFeast - Save 10% off your first THREE orders over $75 + free shipping with coupon code - HOLISTICWELLNESSAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

How do you deal with Hashimoto’s? Today, I interview my dear friend, nutritionist and chef, Marni Wasserman, who shares her health journey of transitioning from vegetarian to paleo and the strategies and self-care practices that she implements in healing and dealing with Hashimoto’s.Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for the complete show notes of every podcast episode.Topics Discussed in this Episode:Mari’s journey as she transitioned from a vegetarian diet to a paleo diet and introducing animal proteinsWhat grain-free eating looks likeMarni’s journey with Hashimoto’s and what that has been likeTips and strategies to really support autoimmunity and the importance of self-careCoffee alternatives that you need to know aboutOur four-week Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s programMari’s typical daily dietKey Takeaways:When transitioning from one form of diet to another, it’s really important that you listen to your body and tune in to your brain about what foods to add and what foods to take out.Most thyroid conditions are actually Hashimoto’s, which means there are a lot of efforts in place to help people along. And there are a lot of modalities that you can build into your day to help with that.Adaptogens play a big part in the healing of Hashimoto’s. They also help with stress and boost the immune system.Action Steps:Work with a team of practitioners who can help you look at Hashimoto’s from a functional medicine perspective and help direct you towards a solution.If you do get diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, make sure to get support from friends and family, and your community.Go on a grain-free diet and test the waters of the AIP or the autoimmune protocol for at least a month.Build self-care practices like detoxifying your body and your home, going to bed on time and hydrating and flushing your system constantly with lots of water and teas, and bringing in some adaptogens into your diet. Marni Wasserman:“Once you find out that you are diagnosed [with Hashimoto’s], I think knowing that there is a lot of information out there should be really encouraging. There’s a lot of books, there’s a lot of podcasts, there’s a lot of resources and experts.”“What we’re so committed to is to bring people through a journey of healing that they can start learning and taking control of their own health… and it’s about simplifying things and just finding the right things to take into consideration.”Thanks for listening!Important Announcements:If you have autoimmune issues, Hashimoto’s or any type of thyroid condition, join us in our four-week program, Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s. You can get on the waitlist and receive all the information you need on the free webinar, plus you can download our free recipe ebook. Registrations opens on October 16th.If you have any questions, you can always reach me over at Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie, or send me an email. And come to hang out with me in my Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook.Links to things we talk about in the show:Books by Marni Wasserman Fermenting for Dummies Plant-Based Diet for Dummies The Paleo Thyroid Solution: Stop Feeling Fat, Foggy, And Fatigued At The Hands Of Uninformed Doctors - Reclaim Your Health! by Elle RussWhere you can find Marni Wasserman:Marni’s WebsiteMarni’s FacebookMarni’s Instagram (@marniwasserman)The Ultimate Health PodcastThe Ultimate Health Podcast Instagram (@ultimatehealthpodcast) Where you can find me:Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s InstagramSamantha’s WebsiteSamantha’s Twitter Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook How you can work with me:6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code podcast at checkout to save 60%.Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s - Get on the waitlist for our program! Registration opens October 16th.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands