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The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast – Life, Fitness, Motherhood & More Juggling life, fitness, family, and personal growth? You’re in the right place. After years of gathering moms for no-BS conversations over wine (and zero interruptions), Brittany realized the need for deeper discussions on motherhood, womanhood, and everything in between. Welcome to The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast, where we get real about the highs, lows, and hilariously unfiltered moments of life. From parenting hacks and fitness tips to longevity secrets and mindset shifts, Brittany brings you weekly episodes packed with expert interviews, actionable insights, and the raw, relatable stories every mom needs to hear. No topic is off-limits—because let’s be real, motherhood is a wild ride, and we all deserve a space to share, grow, and thrive. Tune in weekly for your dose of self-care, self-love, and sanity-saving conversations that help you ditch the expectations and create a life you love. 💛 🎧 Subscribe now and start leveling up your motherhood game!
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Breast Implant Illness: Shelby’s Explant Journey and Why YOU Are Not Alone
Episode 13: Show Notes.
more info at www.momsweatsanity.com
If you haven’t heard of breast implant illness, that is because it’s a relatively new term for a condition that hasn’t been fully defined and isn’t yet medically recognized, at least not in an official capacity. Today, you hear from Shelby Kennedy. Yes, the same Shelby Kennedy you heard from a few weeks back, but this wife, mother, business owner, and fashion and lifestyle influencer is here to talk about a completely different topic – today, Shelby sheds some light on the world of breast implant illness, otherwise known as BII. In this episode, Shelby unpacks BII and shares a bit about her symptoms and her post-operative recovery. Learn about the full timeline of Shelby’s struggle with BII – from the first symptoms until her explant surgery – and find out what she learned along the way about advocating for her own health and trusting her gut. Most importantly, Shelby wants others suffering from this debilitating disease to know that they are not alone, and she urges women who suspect their implants are making them sick to do their research and reach out to her if they feel they need support. Tune in today to find out more.
Key Points From This Episode:
- How old Shelby was when she got breast implants and why she decided to get them.
- Making the connection between her symptoms and her implants took Shelby a long time.
- Her symptoms started after four months, including painful ovarian cysts and gut issues.
- Hear the full timeline of Shelby’s struggle with BII, up until she tried to have a baby and was diagnosed with endometriosis.
- Dealing with chronic pain and coping with loss after having both fallopian tubes removed.
- After being diagnosed with a late stage seroma, Shelby had two choices: Remove her implants or replace them.
- The dialogue (or lack of dialogue) around the risks associated with breast implants.
- Shelby talks about giving up her last chance to carry a child after having a full hysterectomy.
- One benefit of the hysterectomy was that Shelby could stop taking prescription painkillers.
- In early 2019, Shelby started to experience unexplained bruising and chronic fatigue.
- Come June 2019, Shelby started experiencing terrifying symptoms, and she lists all of them in case they resonate with anyone listening.
- A neurologist told Shelby she had functional neurological disorder, which means they couldn’t link her symptoms to any disease.
- Deciding to take another route, Shelby advocated for her own health and visited a naturopath.
- How, when a friend told Shelby that she believed her implants were making her sick, Shelby had a light bulb moment.
- Shelby explains why – even if she has no proof – she believes BII gave her endometriosis.
- How implants can cause autoimmune conditions from the body rejecting a foreign entity.
- Finally, Shelby had her implants removed in February 2020 and everything changed.
- Whether or not cosmetic surgeons recognize BII and the benefits of explants.
- How common BII is – Shelby discovered that a disturbing number of women are sick.
- Shelby urges women who suspect they have BII to do their research and to reach out to her.
- Shelby asks listeners what they would sacrifice for perfect breasts.
- Find out why Shelby chose to document her journey with BII and how she connected with Explant Liaison in the US.
- Recovery isn’t linear, and Shelby speaks candidly about the medications still needs.
Tweetables:
“[For] my own personal reasons and my own struggles and challenges, I had two choices. One would be to remove my breast implants and go without, and the second would be to replace them. I chose to replace them, unfortunately.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:15:37]
“You need to advocate for your own health because, right now, don’t let anyone tell you that there is a test that is going to tell you that it’s breast implant illness.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:30:04]
“How could my beloved breast implants – that cost me thousands of dollars and, I understood, made me feel great and sexy and all these amazing things – be making me sick for eight years? I was flabbergasted.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:31:58]
“No one is going to validate you. I think, at this point, the medical system has failed us. I know that there are a lot of people advocating, there are a lot of people trying to get the word out, and to get more tests done, and to get these women and question them, try to make connections.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:45:00]
“[Recovery is] a constant process of letting go and moving forward, a constant process of accepting and living for the now.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:56:37]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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After years of bringing MOMS together by hosting evening get-togethers over glasses of wine, no kids or partners and a whole lot of common complaints, Brittany decided it was time to bring her female driven topics and #momdiscoveries to the podcasting platform. Here she talks all things life, health, fitness, kids, relationships – you name it, nothing is off the table! Diving deeper into all things motherhood & womanhood, she interviews some incredible guests finding tips and tricks, parenting hacks and longevity tips to make the most of our lives while keeping our sanity in check! It's time to get real, let go of the expectations we feel from the outside and begin to live a life of fulfillment. Show yourself some self love and take some selfcare time to listen in weekly!
show notes found at www.momsweatsanity.com
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast
Thanks for Listening In!
The Stigma Surrounding the Cute Baby Bump and All Things Pregnancy
012. The Stigma Surrounding Body Image During Pregnancy: All things Pregnancy During COVID-19
Episode 12: Show Notes.
We have all been affected by the pandemic in many ways, from feelings of isolation to forming different habits and finding new ways of connecting. Joining us on the podcast today to talk about her experiences of pregnancy during 2020 and into the new year, is personal trainer and pilates instructor, Hayley McGowan! Hayley is a beautiful and powerful mother-to-be and she gets real with us about the journey and challenges she has faced along the way. We talk about loneliness, and the separation from loved ones that she has had to endure, with Hayley explaining how difficult it has been going through pregnancy in this way. Hayley also shares her thoughts on the issues of body image and people's comments on the changes we experience as a baby grows inside us! There seems to be a bit of a mismatch between what many people think is appropriate to say to a pregnant woman and what is actually supportive and considerate. Internal and external expectations can weigh on us so heavily and Hayley is very open and honest about the parts of this she has found most challenging in the last year or so. She also speaks about the legacy of miscarriages and how this can affect the way a new pregnancy and expected birth is viewed. So for a personal and unfiltered chat with a great friend and guest, make sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Hayley's career, life during the pandemic, and her pregnancy!
- The effects of 2020, the pandemic, and pregnancy on Hayley's work.
- Expectations and pressure in the fitness industry around pregnancy.
- Unsolicited comments about pregnant bodies, and the different forms these take.
- The most difficult parts of Hayley's pregnancy — dealing with isolation and loneliness.
- Hayley's feelings going into her pregnancy and her early thoughts on children.
- The effects of the miscarriages that Hayley and her partner have experienced.
- Supporting mental health and the difficulties that Hayley has been having.
- Hayley's goals for completing more mountain bike races post-pregnancy!
- Giving yourself the space you need to spend longer in bed!
- Lessons from Hayley's background in sport and Ironman events.
- The training that pregnancy is giving Hayley for future sporting challenges!
- A message about kindness and patience from Hayley to all our listeners.
- Hayley's current morning routine and how it compares with what it was previously.
Tweetables:
“I don't get to see my best friends, I have five best girlfriends from when we were 13 and I haven't been able to see them. I am the last one of the group to have a baby.” — @hayleymcgowan [0:12:42]
“I don't get to get together with everyone in my life who loves me and supports me and who I love and support and have supported through their journeys.” — @hayleymcgowan [0:14:33]
“All the things that I identify with and that I love and I enjoy have been taken away. Which is a sacrifice I am grateful to make.” — @hayleymcgowan [0:15:20]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
The Never List: Shifting Your Toxic Load One Lipstick at a Time
with guest Jennifer Nottingham
Episode 11: Show Notes.
Most of us probably don’t spend too much time thinking about the chemicals in our skincare products, but did you know that what you put on your body is as important as what you put in it? Today’s guest, Jennifer Nottingham, is on a mission to help others lighten their toxic load. After struggling with hormonal health, Jennifer has found what works for her and wants to share what she has learned. In this episode, we discuss the importance of advocating for your own health and how Jennifer uses Western and holistic medicine practices to honour her needs. We then learn more about toxic load and some of the astonishing side effects of toxin overexposure and bioaccumulation. Jennifer also sheds light on the policy and regulation side of personal care products and why the industry is so unregulated. Realistically, it is not possible to get rid of all harmful chemicals, but there are some small steps you can take to see significant changes. Jennifer shares which personal care products you should try to swap as soon as you can, along with the ingredients we should all be avoiding. To hear more, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Get to know Jennifer, the hats she wears, and how she became interested in wellbeing.
- Some of the powerful quotes that inspired Jennifer to take action and start her blog.
- How Jennifer’s hormonal health led her to learn about holistic health.
- The definition of toxic load and what we should be looking out for.
- Jennifer’s experience navigating between the Western and holistic medicine worlds.
- Some of the adverse effects of toxin overexposure.
- Why the current guidelines around appropriate toxin levels in beauty products fall short.
- Approaching a personal care product overhaul like you would a diet: use the 80/20 rule.
- How Jennifer found Beautycounter and the benefits of using the platform.
- Findings around the lack of regulation with personal care products and the reason for this.
- Cosmetics and personal care products don’t have to go through the FDA!
- Why Canada, a progressive country, is not more stringently regulating the personal care industry.
- The ingredients Jennifer recommends you avoid where possible.
- Where to start if you want to decrease personal care toxic load.
Tweetables:
“The same way what we eat matters, what we put on our bodies matters too.” — Jennifer Nottingham [0:06:41]
“There’s enough studies out there that show the stuff we put on our body goes into it and can enter the bloodstream.” — Jennifer Nottingham [0:16:05]
“The other thing I really love about cleaner products is that it’s actually good for you. There's a lot of really good ingredients.” — Jennifer Nottingham [0:30:14]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Jennifer Nottingham on Instagram
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Finding Your Inner Strength and Power Through Divorce: Rebuilding Yourself then Building the Life of Your Dreams
Episode 10: Show Notes.
What would you do if you found yourself in a relationship that is not serving you, one that is not fulfilling your needs? Whatever relationship you are in that is not serving you – whether it be a marriage, partnership, or friendship – today on the show, you will hear from a mother, wife, business owner, and fashion and lifestyle influencer, Shelby Kennedy, who shares her divorce story. Find out how she discovered her inner strength to pull the ripcord, find self-love, and build the life of her dreams, and hear her advice for those who are stuck in a loveless marriage and afraid of moving forward. She also talks about the importance of acceptance, getting to know yourself on your own terms, and finding external support when your cup overflows, as well as making time for self-care and living for today, so make sure not to miss this episode!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Shelby provides listeners with a glimpse into her life and work.
- How and why Shelby made the decision to leave a marriage that wasn’t serving her needs.
- The process of finding herself post-divorce by traveling the world on her own.
- Shelby believes that no one, including your kids, deserves to live in a loveless marriage.
- Where Shelby landed after her travels and learned how to stand on her own two feet.
- Because she only knew “me and you”, Shelby had to get to know and love herself.
- The difference between young love and mature love is acceptance.
- Shelby’s advice for those stuck or afraid of moving forward: Trust your gut!
- The people that were there for Shelby when she was going through her hardest times.
- Shelby reflects on the stresses of COVID and how it affects our relationships.
- Finding support for mental health issues when your cup overflows and you’re overwhelmed.
- Learn about the nighttime routine that allows Shelby to make time for self-care.
- Words of wisdom Shelby hopes to impart on her daughter – live for today, don’t rush.
- Just because you’ve been with someone for a long time doesn’t mean it’s good for you.
- What’s next for Shelby, like starting a new business with her husband.
Tweetables:
“It was wading through a lot of learning and excitement and adventure, but also trying to forgive myself for getting married [young] and thinking I was ready when, in the end, I truly wasn’t and it wasn’t right.” — Shelby Kennedy [0:08:21]
“How can you love someone else if you don’t love yourself? How can you know what you’re looking for if you don’t really understand who you are? Essentially, that’s what I hoped to do because, when I left my husband, I only knew ‘me and you’, I [didn’t] know ‘Shelby by herself.’” — Shelby Kennedy [0:13:56]
“To my daughter, I say, ‘Trust your gut, listen to your mother, and don’t rush. Live for today! Enjoy your life for today. Don’t be governed by fear.’” — Shelby Kennedy [0:29:32]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Actionable Habits: Steps to Achieving the Life You Desire with Mandy Gill
Episode 09: Show Notes.
Athlete, entrepreneur, media personality, podcaster, Mandy Gill is a champion of everything health. After overcoming anorexia in her late teens, she fell in love with fitness and, from there, her passion of living life to the fullest – and helping others do the same – was born. Today, we hear from her in a one-on-one, candid conversation about her daily habits, including tidbits from her new podcast, Hooked on Habits, and she shares some of the actionable steps that she has learned from those she has interviewed. Listen in as Mandy asserts the importance of holding ourselves accountable, the benefits of eliminating distractions, and practicing daily to strengthen our mind like a muscle, as well as choosing carefully what it is that what we put our time into. What stands out about this conversation is Mandy’s infectious enthusiasm and passion for life, and we also find out how she maintains her focus and drive, so make sure to tune in to be inspired and maybe level up your daily routine a little bit too!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Mandy shares a bit about herself – not only what she does, but what she loves to do.
- Already having an online platform allowed Mandy to benefit from it in the pandemic.
- The corporate development side of Mandy’s business and how she grew it.
- The virtual events that have allowed her to stay connected with her audience during COVID.
- How her podcast has helped Mandy foster more one-on-one conversations.
- An actionable habit that has made a difference in Mandy’s daily life is waking up early.
- The importance of movement and holding ourselves accountable for it.
- Eliminating distractions by putting your phone on airplane mode – don’t let your phone dictate the start of your day!
- Some of the habits Mandy hopes to pick up from her podcast guests, like reading more.
- How our mind is like a muscle and how practicing daily strengthens that muscle.
- The power of creating goals and making vision boards for ourselves and with our children.
- Why saying ‘no’ or ‘heck yes!’ is important – it’s about what we choose to put our time into.
- How Mandy maintains her focus and drive by living life to the fullest whenever she can.
- What it was like exploring Ireland during a lockdown and having a change of scenery.
- New goals on Mandy’s horizon, like getting back to racing in the new year.
- Building physical and mental endurance, from a personal and a business perspective.
- A bit more about Mandy’s routine and what has been most beneficial to her.
- The benefits of meal prepping for your week on Sunday.
Tweetables:
“I find that there are three categories in which I keep my promise to myself when it comes to ensuring that I set myself up for a successful day. You dive into something like this, and it sounds like there are going to be 200 little avenues in order to get there, but really, for me, it [starts with] getting up at 5:45 in the morning.” — @MandyGill [0:11:18]
“We always talk about how we work our muscles and we want our legs to become stronger so we can run faster, well, the mind is much like a muscle. As long as we can continue to work that and do it on a regular, day-to-day basis, it does become one.” — @MandyGill [0:19:40]
“We can focus so much on the negative and allow that to get us down, and I’m not just talking about where we are right now, within our new [circumstances], I’m talking about in general.” — @MandyGill [0:27:12]
“Once you dial in the meals that you really enjoy and you start to add in different things, if you do have a job which requires a very demanding schedule, or you’re getting used to working at home but, at noon, you’re opening the fridge and you’re like, ‘What am I going to have?’ [meal prepping] is a wonderful tool to have in your belt.” — @MandyGill [0:36:37]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Embracing Your Feminine While Acknowledging Your Masculine Energy and Finding Your Inner ENERGY to Propel with Rebecca Streb
Welcome to The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast. Today, we are talking with Rebecca Streb. Tune in!
Episode 08: Show Notes.
So many of us are disconnected from our divine feminine energy because we believe that masculine energy is necessary to make it in the world and be successful. But what if we tapped back into our essence of love, openness, and grace? How might we be able to transform ourselves and the world around us? These are some of the profound questions today’s guest, Rebecca Streb of Be Naturally Fit, poses in our discussion today. As a women’s health coach and personal trainer for the past decade, Rebecca has gone down many fitness avenues. Her online coaching now focuses on a more holistic approach to wellness, underpinned by an emphasis on mindfulness and energy connection. In this episode – after Rebecca introduces herself – we talk about feminine energy and the transformative power that comes with connecting to it. We also discuss her experience of contracting COVID, the long health battle she fought afterwards, and the resulting empathy and self-reflexivity she gained. While this year has no doubt been trying, there are infinite silver linings if we are willing to find them. Along with this, we touch on some of Rebecca’s healing protocols, the essence of mindfulness and living mindfully, and how we can all become our own self-healers. Be sure to tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Get to know Rebecca, her background in fitness and women’s health and her online coaching focus.
- The power of silence and focus: Clarity comes from doing the work.
- What Rebecca’s work entails and her holistic approach to helping women.
- Women need to step back into their feminine energy and navigate life with grace.
- Rebecca’s experience of running an online coaching program during COVID.
- Hear about Rebecca’s struggles when she contracted COVID and the long-lasting symptoms.
- The empathy Rebecca gained from her difficulty with COVID.
- How an infrared sauna and Zack Bush’s probiotic have helped Rebecca with her recovery.
- Benefits Rebecca has seen from taking cold showers every morning for the past two years.
- Rebecca’s morning routine and the Kundalini practice that connects her to her true self.
- Some advice from Rebecca for women who truly want to change.
- Mindfulness is an embodied practice; it is not something you have to think about.
- Final tidbits from Rebecca: You can be your own self-healer if you do the work!
Tweetables:
“There’s a method that I’ve created that helps women get crystal clear on what is best for them and their goals.” — Rebecca Streb [0:05:49]
“We want love. We’re feminine beings.” — Rebecca Streb [0:13:07]
“To muck away the conditioning and the stories and the monkey mind, we want to really polish that true self.” — Rebecca Streb [0:30:42]
“What you’re not changing, you’re choosing.” — Rebecca Streb [0:33:22]
“Becoming your own self-healer isn’t that hard, but it takes you knowing what your own triggers and encouragements, and motivators are.” — Rebecca Streb [0:37:36]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Life After Deaf: Finding Grace, Balance, and Beauty in a Life Without Sound with Monique Williamson
Episode 07: Show Notes.
Can you imagine what it’s like waking up one morning to find that you can no longer hear? What raising two children, running a business, and being a new wife must be like when you have to navigate a whole new (silent) world? Our guest today, Monique Williamson, talks to us about how she advocated through the healthcare system and managed to find fulfillment in life after going deaf. She shares her traumatic experience with persistent vertigo, undergoing every test and therapy in the book, and leaving the hospital with no answers for years. When her hearing failed to return, she eventually opted for cochlear implants, which changed her life and facilitated hearing in her one ear. But, after numerous consequent health problems and misdiagnoses, it was later discovered that the severe ulcers in her throat and colon were caused by Crohn’s disease. What stands out from the conversation is Monique’s appeal to listeners about being their own advocates when it comes to their health, testifying to the many slip-ups the doctors and nurses had made during her five years of suffering. Our guest also talks about how she stays positive and why it is so important to keep focused on what you have rather than what you’ve lost in the most difficult periods of life.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to Monique: her age, kids, and the qualities that she is known for.
- Combing her knowledge of home renovations and selling in her role as a realtor.
- Learn about some of Monique’s entrepreneurial endeavors and the goals she had for her life.
- Her most terrifying experiences of vertigo, losing her hearing, and being misdiagnosed.
- What it was like undergoing numerous therapies and tests from various doctors.
- Monique’s physical and mental state on the day of her ‘dream’ wedding.
- The difficulty of asking for help and being vulnerable as a type-A personality.
- Deciding to go for a cochlear implant despite the risks or what it looked like.
- The many other complications Monique suffered in addition to losing her hearing.
- The events leading up to doctors discovering ulcers in her colon and diagnosing her with Crohn’s disease.
- The importance of advocating for yourself and pushing people to not give up on you.
- Why she had one of her kidneys removed and how it impacted her high blood pressure.
- Monique shares how she has managed to take care of her mental health.
- Why, despite the years of trauma, she would not change anything about what happened.
- How your life and sense of fulfillment changes when you begin to focus on the positive.
- Daily practices for staying grateful, letting go of negativity, and learning to love your body.
Tweetables:
“One of the things that I believe is that there are absolutely no accidents in life. Everything happens and it is purposeful, and if you ask, you do receive.” — Monique Williamson [0:05:50]
“You really don’t understand that deafness is a silent disability and nobody understands how important it is to be able to communicate and hear.” — Monique Williamson [0:12:55]
“No one can tell me why I went deaf.” — Monique Williamson [0:14:54]
“Even though I have been through so much, I am out of it. I am in remission. So, I have to dwell on what I have. That keeps me from going into a depressed state.” — Monique Williamson [0:23:40]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Monique Williamson on Instagram
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After years of bringing MOMS together by hosting evening get-togethers over glasses of wine, no kids or partners and a whole lot of common complaints, Brittany decided it was time to bring her female driven topics and #momdiscoveries to the podcasting platform. Here she talks all things life, health, fitness, kids, relationships – you name it, nothing is off the table! Diving deeper into all things motherhood & womanhood, she interviews some incredible guests finding tips and tricks, parenting hacks and longevity tips to make the most of our lives while keeping our sanity in check! It's time to get real, let go of the expectations we feel from the outside and begin to live a life of fulfillment. Show yourself some self love and take some selfcare time to listen in weekly!
show notes found at www.momsweatsanity.com
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Episode 06: Show Notes.
Tory Sholz
A real conversation with friend, coach and mental health advocate Tory Sholz.
ENDURANCE: Finding the Correlation Between Physical and Mental Endurance in the World of Mental Health with Tory Scholz
As much as we know about the benefits of movement, the conversation around mental health could still include more on the power of physical exertion and endurance. This is the view of our guest, Tory Scholz, who is a mental health advocate, endurance runner, coach, public educator, writer, and counsellor! Tory joins us on the show to talk about her own journey with endurance, her work in mental health and her beliefs about how much power and agency we can find in getting out there and sweating! Tory currently offers programs for individual clients to help them reach athletic goals while addressing any other concerns they may be having. She works with Foundry, aiding people and groups of all ages, and integrating movement practices with evidence-based psychotherapeutic methods. Our guest explains why she sees this 'endurance method' as a powerful way to prevent, manage and treat mental illness, and she breaks down her own process and experiences of this. As an ultra-distance competitor, Tory has competed in international championships, in distances over 100km! This is an amazing conversation about a topic that deserves more airtime, so make sure to tune in to get it all!
Key Points From This Episode:
- How Tory and Britt met and their immediate connection!
- The path to ultra-distance running, and going from zero to hero.
- The simplicity of jogging long distances, and what Tory considers her strengths.
- Why Tory believes that running saved her life!
- Using movement as an approach to improving and dealing with mental health.
- The dangers of an over-reliance on modern conveniences.
- Tory's work at Foundry and her experiences of the younger generation's habits.
- Avoiding the term 'exercise' and the idea of end results because of the connotations.
- The power of the word 'endurance' and its roots.
- Using existent strengths in a person to aid development in other areas.
- The deep love that Tory has for her favourite purple shirt!
- Tory's tips for getting into the world of trail running and exploring the mountains!
Tweetables:
“I am just really fascinated with the connection between moving our bodies, especially in nature, and our mental health.” — Tory Scholz [0:10:17]
“The science is there, so how do we make this a mainstream practice?” — Tory Scholz [0:11:37]
“As these modern day conveniences have become more accessible in our society, we've seen, as a whole, how our mental health has deteriorated.” — Tory Scholz [0:14:24]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Episode 05: Show Notes:
’Tis the Season of Added Stress as the Holidays are Upon Us Amidst A Global Pandemic: Signs to Watch for to Avoid Adrenal Fatigue and Burnout w/ Dr. Sarah Harbottle RN.
Daily life in the modern world is stressful, and with Christmas on the way as well as a global pandemic on our hands, the risks of burnout are bigger than ever. Today we explore the subject of adrenal fatigue as well as approaches to preventing and recovering from this syndrome with Dr. Sarah Harbottle, a naturopathic doctor practicing in British Columbia. Dr. Harbottle begins by telling the story of how the burnout she was experiencing in her twenties from her stressful career as a corporate lawyer led her to seek out the help of a naturopathic doctor. The treatment she received was so beneficial to her that she decided to study to become a naturopathic doctor herself, and we talk about how she incorporates this philosophy into the way she treats patients feeling the effects of burnout. For Dr. Harbottle, the treatment and prevention of adrenal fatigue centers around an integrated approach that incorporates a healthy balance of many factors including sleep, diet, exercise, perception, and supplements. We also talk about lifestyles that cause adrenal fatigue, what the term ‘adrenal fatigue’ refers to and how to diagnose this syndrome, and the role cortisol levels play in feelings of burnout. So, if you are feeling like you are in a constant state of fight or flight, this episode could help you take the first steps toward a lifestyle change and lead you back to a state of calm and centeredness.
Key Points From This Episode:
- An overview of Dr. Harbottle’s career; her switch from corporate law into naturopathic medicine.
- Harbottle’s lifestyle and experience of adrenal fatigue while she was a corporate lawyer.
- How naturopathic medicine helped Dr. Harbottle recover from adrenal fatigue.
- The negative effects of stress and the work Dr. Harbottle does to help patients be less stressed.
- Symptoms of adrenal fatigue and how the condition changes as it gets worse.
- The process of ‘diagnosing’ adrenal fatigue by ruling out other conditions first.
- How the term ‘adrenal fatigue’ is controversial because it describes a syndrome, or a group of symptoms.
- Treating adrenal fatigue: Optimizing sleep, reducing caffeine, mind-body therapy, herbs.
- The line between healthy exercise and overexercising; how the latter exacerbates adrenal fatigue.
- How cortisol is good for us but if our levels are too high this contributes to adrenal fatigue.
- Methods for being proactive with health to avoid burnout and adrenal fatigue.
- High stress levels and the pandemic; how to keep this to a minimum right now.
- Juggling plastic and glass balls: An analogy that helps us prioritize.
- Essential supplements in Dr. Harbottle’s cupboard for sleep, gut health, and adrenal health.
- Harbottle’s methods for keeping her own adrenal health intact right now.
- Regular meals versus intermittent fasting for different body types.
- What Dr. Harbottle’s morning routine looks like as a mom of three.
- A deeper dive into Dr. Harbottle’s individualized treatment approach.
Tweetables:
“My first experience with naturopathic medicine was as a fairly stressed out junior lawyer, so I sought out naturopathic medicine to help with that – with stress and burnout, with adrenal fatigue.” — Dr. Sarah Harbottle [0:02:07]
“If you perceive something as stressful it will be stressful and your body will react, but if you can switch your mindset so that stressor isn’t actually perceived as such, then you are not going to have that same physiological response.” — Dr. Sarah Harbottle [0:06:36]
“Cortisol is good, but you want to have the right output. Too much is going to make you feel anxious. It’s that fight or flight response.” — Dr. Sarah Harbottle [0:15:52]
“A big one with our adrenal health is really working on our boundaries.” — Dr. Sarah Harbottle [0:20:48]
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Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Shopping with Nathalie Rees
Episode 04: Show Notes.
Today we are sitting down with PR and style expert Nathalie Rees, a Vancouverite who works with brands in the lifestyle, fitness, and apparel industries and does collaborations for Park Royal. After she introduces herself and talks about her various roles, we dive into Nathalie’s must-have items for this holiday season, which we know is likely to be a bit different this year. But just because you are staying home does not mean you can’t get dressed up for at least one evening, so do yourself a favor and buy that sparkly dress or skirt you’ve been eyeing all season. If comfort is your idea of style, why not jazz up your sweatpants with unusual textures and some bling to go with it? Who said sleep and sportswear can’t be glamorous? And when it comes to the guys, we know they love a good staple, from hoodies and sweaters to boots and custom-made wooden watches. Tuning in to this episode, listeners will hear tons of gift ideas, big and small, for men and women of all ages. One thing’s for sure: after this year, we all deserve a treat and, whether it is a spa membership or that Peloton bike you’ve always wanted, now it the perfect time to go for it!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Nathalie gives us a glimpse into her life as a mom, former gymnast, and businesswoman.
- Where she is now in her career and her role as dot-connector in their agency business.
- How her past experiences have prepared her to stand out in the social media age.
- Growing your social media presence by focusing on the audience you already have.
- Why we should get dressed up this holiday despite what the circumstances might be.
- The cute hoodies, sweats, and sweaters that are glamorous yet comfy this season.
- Nathalie pulls some amazing gift ideas from the gift guides she has been working on.
- Why stackable rings are the best present to give the woman in your life.
- Keeping in mind that the best gifts are the things people wouldn’t buy for themselves.
- Consider bigger items that will last a long time and can be used by others in the family.
- Gift certificates for skincare and other self-care treatments are a winner for men and women.
- Everything you need to know about the jeans you can do squats in!
- Custom wooden watches, boots, outerwear, and other practical staples for guys.
- An idea for wrapping, storing, and keeping kids’ toys organized and out of the way.
- Using the opportunity to take a break from the regular holiday craziness this year.
Tweetables:
“Treat yourself because it has been a crazy year. So, if you see that little black sparkly dress or outfit, go for it and buy it.” — @nathalierees [0:10:45]
“I’m really into stackable rings on the jewelry side this year.” —@nathalierees [0:14:57]
“The best gift is something that you know someone would really want but they wouldn’t necessarily buy for themselves.” — @nathalierees [0:15:49]
“Every single guy that I put in a pair of DUERs has just absolutely adored them.” — @nathalierees [0:20:52]
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