Optometrist Dhruvin Patel is on the show to discuss why overexposure to blue light is leading to health issues related to our eyes, sleep, and skin. As the founder of Ocushield, he provides tips and products that can minimize blue light exposure and allow our eyes to thrive in the digital age we’re living in.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:How overexposure to blue light affects our eyes & sleepBlue light affects skin health and agingTips & products to minimize blue light exposureWhy it’s crucial to protect children’s eyes from blue lightHow to avoid Zoom fatigue You can find all the info and links about this episode at holisticwellness.ca/episode208.This show is sponsored by:Eaton Hemp | Visit eatonhemp.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 20% off.LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnesswitch for a free sample pack!Eversio | Go to eversiowellness.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 15% off.Where to find Dhruvin:Website: ocushield.com (use code WELLNESSWITCH25 to save 25% off)IG: @getocushield Where to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnessfoodieWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Victoria Albina is a Master Certified Life Coach with a focus on somatic or body-based practices, a breathwork meditation facilitator, and host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast. Today, Samantha and Victoria are bringing you a conversation on nervous system regulation and Polyvagal Theory — unpacking how we can return to our bodies and our felt experience to become more present in our lives. By understanding that the state of our nervous system affects our thoughts and that we have control over the state of our experience, we can reclaim our power by being in control of how we show up in life.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Somatic work & connecting to the felt experience of emotionsHow our nervous system affects our thoughtsUsing tools like breathwork to shift your nervous systemPolyvagal Theory for understanding mind & body connectionYou can find all the info and links about this episode at holisticwellness.ca/episode207.This show is sponsored by:Sorso Water | Go to sorsowater.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH to save $200 on a drinking system!LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/wellnesswitch for a free sample pack!Checkout CanPrev Myo-Inositol at canprev.caWhere to find Victoria:IG: @victoriaalbinawellness Free meditations: victoriaalbina.com/wellnesswitchProgram: victoriaalbina.com/anchored Podcast: Feminist Wellness PodcastWhere to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnessfoodieWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today, Samantha is bringing you a lil snack of an episode by sharing the benefits of raw carrots. She also gives her recipe for a raw carrot salad, along with an alternative option for those not into this healthy root vegetable!In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Support your gut lining & hormonal healthRaw carrots as natural antibiotics for the gut & bowelSamantha’s Raw Carrot Salad recipeWhat to eat as an alternative to carrotsYou can find all the info and links about this episode at holisticwellness.ca/episode206.This show is sponsored by:Sorso Water | Go to sorsowater.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH to save $200 on a drinking system!Eaton Hemp | Visit eatonhemp.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 20% off.Where to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnessfoodieWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today, Samantha is answering listener questions about healing your thyroid and the benefits of raw milk! She dives deep into the testing you need to understand your thyroid health, which practitioners can support you best, and how your immune system and adrenals can play a factor in your thyroid health. Samantha also gives her rundown of why she’s a proponent of consuming raw dairy and her thoughts on alternative milk sources.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Why you need a full thyroid panelUse your interpreted lab data & symptoms to guide youWhat to know about gut/immune & adrenal supportNutritional benefits of raw milk & A1 vs. A2 dairyDownsides of milk alternativesYou can find all the info and links about this episode at holisticwellness.ca/episode205.This show is sponsored by:Eversio | Go to eversiowellness.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 15% off.Perfect Supplements | Go to perfectsupplements.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 10% off.Where to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnessfoodieWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sara Best is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Consistency Coach who is here to share her tips and tricks for getting healthy habits to stick! She breaks down how we can go from mindless to mindful eating, and why this is a powerful tool for creating healthier habits with food. Sara also explores why willpower isn’t enough for getting habits to stick, and how you’ll see better results when you create an immediate reward for yourself when forming a new habit.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Using mindful eating to create healthier food habitsHow creating quick wins helps habits stickWhy willpower isn’t a reliable toolHow motivation follows taking actionThe science behind self-forgiveness and consumptionYou can find all the info and links about this episode at holisticwellness.ca/episode204.This show is sponsored by:Eaton Hemp | Visit eatonhemp.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 20% off.Eversio | Go to eversiowellness.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 15% off.Where to find Sara:IG: @sarabestnutrition Website: sarabest.comMindful Eating ChallengeWhere to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnessfoodieWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today we’re talking beans + healing with holistic nutrition practitioner, health coach, and author, Unique Hammond! Unique shares her powerful healing story with endometriosis and Crohn’s disease, and how the Bean Protocol completely changed her health and life.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Unique’s healing journey with Crohn’s & endometriosisFundamentals of the Bean ProtocolWhere to start: what kinds of beans + how muchGut issues, weight gain, & is fat serving or hurting you?What to consider with ‘anti-nutrients’You can find all the info and links about this episode at holisticwellness.ca/episode203.This show is sponsored by:Eaton Hemp | Visit eatonhemp.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 20% off.CSNN Ottawa | Check out the Canada School of Natural Nutrition: csnnottawa.ca/freecourseEversio | Go to eversiowellness.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 15% off.Where to find Unique:Unique’s IG: @uniquehammondBean Protocol IG: @thebeanprotocolWebsite: youregreat.com  Where to find Samantha:Business Mentorship Program: samanthagladish.com/mentorship Instagram: @holisticwellnessfoodieWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jen Szpigiel is a Business and Lifestyle Mentor and the host of the Becoming Iconic podcast. She supports entrepreneurs who want to build 6+ figure businesses and brands without sacrificing themselves and their relationships. Today, she shares her story of how her social media was hacked, resulting in her losing thousands of followers, and how she’s used this as an opportunity to refine her brand and move into a place of greater alignment.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:How Jen’s social media was hacked & ways to protect yoursWays Jen used this loss as an opportunity to refine & rebrandSelf-expression, authenticity, & censorship on social mediaJen’s breath work & feminine energy practicesCreating a healthy relationship with social mediaYou can find all the info and links about this episode at holisticwellness.ca/episode202.This show is sponsored by:Eaton Hemp | Visit eatonhemp.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 20% off.Check-out CanPrev MagnesiumWhere to find Jen:Instagram: @becomingiconic Website: becomingiconic.co Podcast: Becoming IconicWhere to find Samantha:Business Mentorship Program: samanthagladish.com/mentorship Instagram: @holisticwellnessfoodieWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In today’s solo, Samantha unpacks signs of a sluggish metabolism and ways you can restore all metabolic processes for an optimized thyroid, sex hormones, and digestion. Through these five steps, you can build and create metabolic wellness for yourself!In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Signs your metabolism is trashed vs. thrivingWhen to avoid intermittent fastingEating in meals & balancing out macro nutrientsTips for reducing stress for thyroid supportFoods to avoid when your digestion is sluggishCreating a consistent strength building routineYou can find all the info and links about this episode at holisticwellness.ca/episode201.This show is sponsored by:Eaton Hemp | Visit eatonhemp.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 20% off.Eversio | Go to eversiowellness.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 15% off.Perfect Supplements | Go to https://www.perfectsupplements.com/ and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 10% off.Where to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnessfoodieWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kim Krans is the artist and author behind The Wild Unknown oracle deck series. Today Kim shares the pivotal moment in her life that sent her on the path of her destiny in creating these decks and talks about Alchemy, the fourth and final deck in her series. She’s passionate about opening our imagination and using the power of image and ritual to transform people’s lives. This is a captivating and esoteric conversation; Kim truly pulls you in with her words and experience of life in a way that feels magical.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Kim’s creative process & where she draws inspiration fromHow to get started & fully utilize the power of her tarot decksAbout Alchemy: the fourth & final deck in her seriesKim’s spiritual practices & what pulls her out of alignmentWhy you want to approach tarot with a beginner’s mindYou can find all the info and links about this episode at holisticwellness.ca/episode200.This show is sponsored by:Eaton Hemp | Visit eatonhemp.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 20% off.Organifi | Go to organifi.com/wellnesswitch or use code WELLNESSWITCH for 20% off!CSNN Ottawa | Check out the Canada School of Natural Nutrition: csnnottawa.ca/advanced-workshops Where to find Kim:IG: @kim_krans ; @the_wild_unknown Website: thewildunknown.com Where to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnessfoodieWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Naturopathic doctor, community builder, and host of the Rebel Talk podcast, Dr. Michelle Peris, is on the show to discuss why community and social relationships play a huge part in our health puzzle. They talk about why even just one deep relationship where you can be vulnerable and real is transformative for your health, while also exploring why group settings can actually be more effective than individual coaching.In this episode of The Wellness Witch Podcast:Why we need to prioritize social relationshipsHow to leverage friendship and sisterhood to transform your healthWhy self-compassion can empower your self-healing journeyHow social stress can impact our physiologySticking to a health plan & how group settings can support thisYou can find all the info and links about this episode at holisticwellness.ca/episode199.This show is sponsored by:Eaton Hemp | Visit eatonhemp.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 20% off.Organifi | Go to organifi.com/wellnesswitch or use code WELLNESSWITCH for 20% off!Eversio | Visit eversiowellness.com and use the code WELLNESSWITCH for 15% off.Where to find Dr. Michelle:IG: @drmichelleperis Website: michelleperis.comCollective: the-wild-collective.comPodcast: Rebel TalkWhere to find Samantha:Instagram: @holisticwellnessfoodieWebsite: holisticwellness.caYouTube: Samantha GladishFacebook: Holistic Wellness FoodieThis show is produced by Soulfire ProductionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands