Welcome to episode 17! On this episode of The Nest Podcast, my husband, Mark, is back as my guest co-host as we continue with Part 2 of our discussion on “marriage, money and manifesting”. We revisit power dynamics in relationships and my take on how pop culture has eroded healthy power dynamics between men and women. We do a deep dive into money and discuss our ‘true currency’, our money blocks and how we moved beyond them to create more abundance and peace in our marriage. We also discuss...

Welcome to episode 16! On this episode of The Nest Podcast, I’m joined by my husband, Mark, as my guest co-host as we discuss part 1 of “marriage, money and manifesting”. We share our relationship backgrounds (both coming from divorce), how we found each other and my hesitancy to get married again. We also discuss power dynamics in relationships, re-examining gender roles and what a healthy  marriage looks like for us as two individuals growing together with a common vision. Connect with Dr....

Welcome to episode 15! On this episode of The Nest Podcast, I’m joined by my sister, Elyse, as my guest co-host as we discuss “muscle as medicine” and why muscle matters for not only our metabolic health and releasing extra weight, but also as a potent anti-ager, a powerful tool to balance hormones, beat  fatigue, boost mood and so much more.  In this episode we cover: Our background and history with strength trainingHow muscle contributes to overall metabolic health, helping maintain or...

Welcome to episode 14! On this episode of The Nest Podcast, I’m joined by Cassandra Strunk, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner and mom of 4 who helps women find true health and resiliency throughout motherhood. Cassandra shares her story of awakening to her personal power through a series of life altering events. After losing herself amid isolation, depression and almost ending up in jail, Cassandra tells the story of how she decided to become the hero of her life, awaken the...

Welcome to episode 13 On this episode of The Nest Podcast, I am joined by my friend and colleague Dr. Katherine Kremblewski ND.  In addition to helping mamas train to be “MDs” (mama doctors!) Kat also staunchly advocates for sober motherhood, having quit drinking alcohol herself in early January 2021 after years of "socially acceptable" drinking habits that were ruining her mental health and ability to parent. Kat and I do a deep dive into the topic of alcohol and motherhood as she shares a...

Welcome to episode 12! On this episode of The Nest Podcast, I’m joined by my friend Marisa Shearer as my co-host, as I share Part 2 of my healing journey. Marisa and I speak candidly and I don’t hold back as I share honestly about my health journey these last few years as I’ve healed myself from Epstein Barr, debilitating fatigue and uncovered the root cause of unexpected weight-gain. I share what I did to help heal myself PLUS I share a new way to view the challenges that come our way as we...

Welcome to episode 11! In this final episode of season 1 my friend Marisa Shearer is joining me as we delve into an array of topics surrounding how we consciously navigate endings and beginnings in our lives. We discuss how to move through them with intention and purpose and how to meaningfully reflect on the year past and consciously prepare for the new year ahead. We also discuss the magic the winter season has to offer us as we enter the womb of winter. In this episode we cover: The gifts...

Welcome to episode 10! On this episode I’m joined by Ali Ramos, or as some know her “That Endo Gal”. Ali shares her incredible story of healing her endometriosis by healing her trauma and deep wounds from childhood. After 13 years of living with clinical stage 4 endometriosis, countless treatments, 5 failed surgeries, multiple hormone therapies, and living life on 6-8 different medications daily, she hit a rock bottom.  In 2018 after returning from a year of traveling with her now husband,...

Welcome to episode 9! On this episode I’m joined by Lara J. Day. She is the author of the 13 Holy Nights Oracle Deck and a Neurogenic Qigong practitioner. Her unique and innovative healing method interweaves Chinese energy medicine with tension and trauma-releasing work. She’s been teaching energy arts since 2003 when she came to learn of Qigong through her own healing journey. Lara and I discuss the topic of energy medicine and how she has blended Qigong with TRE® (Trauma and Tension...

Welcome to episode 8! In this episode I’m joined by my friend Dr. Meghan O’Reilly. Meghan is a naturopathic doctor focused on nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, and examines health and well-being from an individualistic, mind-body approach. Meghan also has a keen interest in the emerging field of plant medicine and has traveled more than once to remote areas to receive the healing medicine of ayahuasca directly from shamans who’ve devoted their life to sharing this...

Welcome to episode 7! On this episode I’m joined by my friend and colleague Dr. Emily Lipinski. Emily is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and is passionate about helping people heal naturally. Emily strongly believes in addressing the root cause of a medical issue and using natural therapies either alone or in conjunction with conventional western medicine. After years of feeling unwell despite being on medication for her thyroid, Emily was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroid Disease, an...

On this episode my sister Elyse is back as co-host as we dive into the topics of cyclical living and energy management and how recognizing our cyclical biological blueprint can have incredible influence on our health and well-being as women. Whether it’s supporting hormonal  balance, healing your adrenals or maintaining a healthy weight or strong immune system  - cyclical living can help.  We talk about the different phases of the female menstrual cycle, how they differ in energy levels,...

Welcome to episode 5!  On this episode I’m joined by my friend Jacqueline Fisch. Jacq is an author, copywriter, and writing coach. She’s the founder of the Unfussy Writing community, a space for business owners and creatives who want to sound human while they make an impact on the world and do their creative work. Before launching her writing and coaching business, Jacq spent 13 years working in corporate communications and management-consulting for clients including Fortune 500 companies and...

Welcome to episode 4!  On this episode I’m joined by my friend and colleague Dr. Renata Taravski.  Renata's a straight-talking astrologer, spiritual mentor, reiki master and naturopath who cuts through the “spiritual fluff,” to deliver the sassy cosmic wisdom you didn’t even know you were searching for. But what makes Renata a true master of her craft, is her commitment to helping empaths, spiritual entrepreneurs, healers and seekers confidently service the world the way they were born to...

Welcome to episode 3! On this episode of The Nest Podcast, I am joined by my friends Lindsay and Laura Mensen, founders of KYN, a holistic lifestyle company that provides a unique, knowledgeable perspective on living well through movement, nutrition, discovery. Lindsay and Laura have been working closely in the health and wellness field for over 15 years. Having grown up in both Canada and the Turks and Caicos Islands, they began their entrepreneurial adventure with a boutique yoga studio and...

Welcome to episode 2! On this episode of The Nest Podcast, I am joined by my friend and colleague, Dr. Haile Michaelson.  Dr. Haile is a clinical hypnotherapist, intuitive mentor and coach and retired naturopathic doctor who is pioneering the connection between body and soul. Dr. Haile is also the founder of The SoulStrong Institute, teaching people about embodiment, meditation, deep healing, all in a process designed to move past your blocks and ignite your intuition. In this episode we...

Welcome to episode 1! Join the conversation with Dr. Maryska Taylor and her co-host for this episode, her sister, Elyse. From being covered head-to-toe with psoriasis at 17 years old, experiencing a miraculous healing while traveling in South Korea, to learning about healing in Rwanda and then summoning the courage to completely change her life on more than one occasion; Dr. Taylor tells the story of her healing journey that’s paved the way to who and where she is today as a person and...

Welcome to The Nest Podcast: a place where we have down-to-earth, uplifting conversations about women’s health, healing, our inherent feminine wisdom and the magic that happens when we decide to be the hero of our life and not the victim of it. Because you, my friend, have more power over your health and well-being than you’ve been led to believe and I’m passionate about helping you and others reclaim your sovereignty. Here we’ll explore a wide range of topics from holistic nutrition,...