The holidays are a great time to spend with family & friends as well as a good time for self reflection. Holidays are also a time when you have holiday functions and holiday foods. For some, the holidays lead to poor eating habits and lifestyle. This doesn't have to be the case. In this episode we discuss how to survive the holidays so that you go into the new year without shame or trying to get back on track.
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When you are on the path to improving your health. The two things that many focus on is nutrition, followed by physical fitness. These are very important areas to address, but when you want to not only improve your health, but sustain it. Then it must become a lifestyle. Another area that is important to address when improving your health is your home. In this episode we discuss how to set up your home for health success.
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Grief can be debilitating and often challenging to deal with. In this episode we talk with Grief Specialist Doris Rhodes and dive into the topic of grief.
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This episode 100. Woop woop!!! So grateful to reach this milestone. We want to say thank you for listening to the show. Your comments, feedback and encouragement have been truly appreciated.
One of the questions that we often get asked how do we live holistically and more importantly how does this look for a family. So we decided to have our beautiful daughter on the show for this discussion.
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In this episode I was inspired to share this message from a book that I am reading for a second time called Daring Greatly by Brene Brown. In this book one of the things that is discussed is understanding that we are enough. So many times we allow negative experiences from our past to negatively affect us. These negative experiences can have such a huge impact on our lives, as children and as adults. I discuss this and more in this week's episode.
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There is no quick fix to good health that us sustainable. Good health is a culmination of small consistent healthy habits made over a period of time. One area of health that it is important to pay attention to are the products that you use everyday. In this episode we discuss the top 5 everyday products that are bad for your health.
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In this episode we discuss the rule of 5. The rule of 5 is something that you can implement to help you to take daily consistent action towards reaching your health goals.
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Colon hydrotherapy is the gentle infusion of warm filtered water into the large intestine also known as your colon. Colon cleansing has been around for thousands of years and is a very safe and effective treatment. More and more people are interested in colon hydrotherapy and its many benefits. So in this episode I want to discuss how should you prepare for your colon hydrotherapy session so that you have a great colon hydrotherapy session!
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Shombay The Trainer has been a fitness trainer for the past 10 years. He enjoys all aspects of fitness and is eager to spread that passion to others!
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Holistic self care is this month’s topic of discussion. In this episode we will be discussing natural self care products with Andrew Gardner of Vintage Tradition.
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Holistic self care is this month's topic of discussion. In this episode we will be discussing natural self care products with Ayanna Williams of Aya's Natural Treasures.
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Holistic self care is a very important aspect of good health. Self care is this month's topic of discussion. In this episode we will be discussing natural self care products. with Crystal Stevens of Lavished By Nature.
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Holistic self care is a very important aspect of good health. Self care is this month's topic of discussion. We will be interviewing various personal care companies and other self care professionals to provide information on how to incorporate holistic self care into your daily lives.
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Many people want to be healthier. Who doesn't want to feel & look their best, right? But wanting to get healthier and actually doing it seems to be very difficult for most people. Most people fail to reach their health goals because they lack the tools & insights to make this process easier. They don't know how to activate the healer within. In this episode we begin to discuss the steps on how to master your lifestyle change.
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The consciousness of health is a very important topic that is not talked about enough. There are alot of health misconceptions out there that are not hindering people from reaching their health goals. In this episode we address these misconceptions and discuss what the consciousness of health really is and ways that you can improve it.
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When striving to reach your health goals one important decision we need to be aware of but can often be overlooked is who we chose to be around. There is a saying, "Show me your friends and i'll tell you who you are." Quite often we become like the people we're around. We lean on those around us a lot. We share our successes and challenges with them. It's important these people be the ones who support and encourage us.
If you are in a situation where you do not have a healthy support system, don't let this stop you from reaching your health goals. There is something you can do about this. We discuss this and more in this week's episode.
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In this episode we interview Baratunde & Kaya Maat of the Forgotten Foods Remembered.
We discuss what the forgotten foods are, herbs, optimum health and so much more.
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Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. High octane fuel that sustains you throughout the morning is the breakfast of champions. Not only energy, but brain function as well. In Episode 85 we discuss the dangers of eating dry breakfast cereal. In this episode we discuss some breakfast options to start your day off right.
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Dry breakfast cereals are quick, convenient and can be very inexpensive. Couple this with effective marketing, branding & packaging that promote health benefits and it's easy to see how dry breakfast cereals are a popular breakfast choice.
In this episode we discuss why dry breakfast cereals are not the most nutritious way to start your day and the detrimental effects it can have on your health.
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Let's face it....this world is not set up for us to be healthy. Illness & obesity is on the rise. Diseases that were associated with the older generation is slowly making it's way to our youth. Something has to change.
Many people are turning to a plant based diet as the solution. With so many documentaries are coming out singing the praises of eating plant based this certainly isn't a surprise. Eating a plant based diet isn't for everyone. But it does have many powerful benefits if done the right way.
But there is an even more powerful solution to the decline in health. The solution is eating real foods. Wholefoods are real foods. The more wholefoods you consume the more nutrient packed your diet will be. So we dive into what wholefoods really are, what they are not and address some common misconceptions when it comes to wholefoods. So let's dive into this episode on wholefood nutrition 101.
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When completing a program or working towards a health goal one of the most important things to do is to take action. More importantly taking consistent action. Unfortunately more times than not people don't take consistent action because they may be overwhelmed or not believe that they can actually reach their health goals. So they start their program only to fall off.
One of the first ways to combat this is not to beat yourself up. It is important to acknowledge your feelings and be honest with yourself. And you want to begin the process of determining ways to address these feelings of doubt. One effective ways to address this is through mentorship, guidance & support. Successful people have coaches. This helps you to avoid common pitfalls, provides accountability, support & guidance. This can be done in person or virtually.
Another way to combat the overwhelm or lack of believe in achieving your health goals is by chunking it down. Chunking it down is the process taking a larger health goal or program and breaking them down into small actionable steps. Chunking it down combined with coaching, mentorship & guidance is an effective recipe for health success!
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This is the third and final part of the interview we had with Lisa Hendrickson-Clark on the Fertility Awareness Method. If you haven't done so already, make sure to listen to Part 1 & Part 2 right here. For more information about Lisa please read below.
Lisa is a Fertility Awareness Educator and a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who has been charting her own menstrual cycles using the Fertility Awareness Method for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping women to develop body literacy, by understanding their natural cycles.
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This is Part 2 of the interview we had with Lisa Hendrickson-Clark on the Fertility Awareness Method.
In this episode we discuss:
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Lisa is a Fertility Awareness Educator and a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who has been charting her own menstrual cycles using the Fertility Awareness Method for the past 15 years. She is passionate about helping women to develop body literacy, by understanding their natural cycles.
In this episode we discuss:
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This very simple topic is not talked about enough. If you don't know how to properly read labels it can be a little overwhelming.
So many times people eat foods that they think are ok, only to find out that they aren't. Or there are better options available.
Once you develop the skill of properly reading labels and you start incorporating this into your life.
It will help you to take your health to the next level.
In this episode we discuss:
Importance of reading labels
Common mistakes people make
How to properly read labels
Organic Food For Thought: Castile Soap
And more....
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