In this episode we’re exploring the topic of Naturopathic doctors and naturopathic medicine - which is a system that uses natural remedies to help your body heal itself. Did you know that Naturopathic doctors (otherwise called Naturopaths) can help you with a really wide variety of health issues? They can! Personally, I’ve found that they can be especially helpful when it comes to hormone-related issues, and also in treating various different types of chronic illness in a really natural,...

Science is now telling us that our modern lighting, especially our heavy use of LED bulbs in our homes and inside all of our screens, is damaging to our health. It’s especially damaging to our Circadian Rhythms, which is very bad news because they control many of the fundamental biological processes in our bodies - and when they’re messed up, we’re messed up, big time! Luckily, there are things we can do to mitigate this damage, but first we need to understand a bit about what’s going on -...

How often do you find yourself in a state of overwhelm these days? I have to say… I’ve been having to pull myself out of that place pretty often over the last several months. Luckily, I’ve learned some really effective ways to do that over the years, so I thought it would be nice to come on the pod and share what I’ve learned with you, in case you too find yourself in a state of overwhelm and want to intentionally and actively move yourself out of that place, and back to the more calm and...

Want to learn how to revitalize your own tap water and make it extra clean, tasty, and healthy? This one may surprise you! In this episode I’m visiting with a lovely gentleman by the name of Ze’ev Zohar - he’s one of the co-founders of a company called Mayu Water, and he’s a really interesting guy. Ze’ev has been researching water for many years, and is incredibly knowledgeable about the things that affect our drinking water. In fact he and his business partner Shay Eden, have gone really...

I’ll tell you what… if you are someone who is currently struggling with weight loss, or even weight management for that matter, and you’re looking for some insight or perhaps a different approach to all of it, I think you’ll find this episode very helpful! My guest is a weight loss and mindset expert. Her name is Jennifer Powter, and guess what? We are NOT talking about the foods you should or shouldn’t eat in this episode - rather we’re talking about the inside work that’s necessary in...

Most people drink herbal tea when they have a cold, or just because it tastes wonderful, or sometimes to unwind and relax… but did you know that there’s A LOT more that herbal teas can do for us when used medicinally. In fact, once we learn about the medicinal benefits of certain herbs, and begin to drink herbal infusions, such as tea regularly, they can have a profound effect not only on how well we feel in the present moment, but also on our long-term health and wellness. So they’re an...

In this episode, I have a really fun and informative chat with an interior plant expert named Katlyn Daoust from a company called Plants By Her. Why are we talking about houseplants on a wellness podcast? Well… As it turns out, science tells us that having plants in our homes and workspaces is a really healthy thing to do. So of course, I’m hoping this chat will inspire you to make indoor plants a part of your living space if they’re not already. And, if you’ve felt intimidated about doing...

This episode is for those lovely listeners of mine that are disconnected from nature, at least most of the time. Does that sound like you? If so, I’m hoping to inspire you to form a new habit around getting outside daily, even if only for mini-doses of 5 to 15 minutes or so, because I know for a fact that it will make your life so much better (in a variety of ways) if you do this every day. So... my friend Sarah and I are going to do our very best to convince you that it’s super worth doing,...

Are you wanting to heal your body in some way? Would you like to regain your vitality, or just simply enjoy life more? Well you’re in for a real treat my friend, because what you’ll learn about in this episode can help you literally transform your health and vitality more dramatically than just about any other singular practice can. We’re talking about the modern practice of ancient energy medicine… and if that sounds a bit too bananas for you, I get it, but I also really encourage you to...

In this episode, we’re going to be exploring the different ways in which embarking on, what I like to call 'imperfect' creative endeavors (all different kinds), is not only good for our soul, but it’s also incredibly good for our mental health and by extension, our physical health - so it can be a really powerful tool in our holistic wellness toolbox. My guest today is Jana Oliveira, and she’s a mixed media artist that helps women build artistic skills and find healing and joy through art...

Are you wanting to eat more plant-based foods, but think that it’s too difficult or time consuming, or maybe even boring? If so, give this episode a listen - it may just change your mind. I’ve been eating a 100% plant-based diet for almost 10 years now, and in this episode I’m going to be sharing what I eat day-to-day and week-to-week. I’ve learned an awful lot along the way, and I just keep learning! So... I’m here to share that experience with you. I hope you find it helpful. A few...

Do you have something that you really want to accomplish, I mean something that you care deeply about, yet you just can not seem to make any progress on it? Are you frustrated because you can’t figure out why this is? Well my friend... this episode will likely clear that up for you! We’re going to explore why oftentimes it’s so damn difficult to make progress on health and wellness goals that are important to us. I mean, shouldn’t it be easier to get them done if they’re important? Yes!...

This gray hair revolution... it’s actually become a women’s movement, hasn’t it? The absolute abundance of gray haired goddesses (both younger and older) popping up everywhere since early 2020. It’s definitely been on my radar, and I have to tell you... it’s been messing with my head a bit, as it’s had me confronting some of my own ideas and feelings about aging. However, I’ve also been absolutely fascinated by it all, and I’ve been learning a lot about it lately, so... I thought I’d share...

In this episode we’re going to be taking a look at both the value, and the challenges, of adopting and regularly practicing Wellness Rituals.  A few HIGHLIGHTS from this episode…  Taking a look at some of the common challenges that many of us encounter when it comes to adopting or being consistent with self-care and wellness rituals/routines... and we’ll have a look at some things that can help you navigate these challenges.  The importance of momentum.  A few tips to help you build new...

In this episode we’re going to be exploring a bit about body products! We all love them, and most of us have way too many of them. Am I right? But the reality is that most of us consider them to be an important part of our daily self care, and that’s why it’s so important that we have at least a basic understanding about how they impact our overall health. So I’m going to hit the high points here, as well as share some of my personal favorites when it comes to safe and natural body products. ...

Are you curious about meditation? Do you wonder if there’s a difference between mindfulness and meditation? What about the apps? Are you confused about it all like I was up until a few years ago?  If so, listen in as I share my personal ‘meditation’ journey - you’ll likely be able to relate to some of the things I felt and thought prior to becoming educated about meditation, and then ultimately embracing it. Over the course of a few years, I went from semi-skeptic to a passionate advocate,...

In this episode we’re going to explore how you can make sure that you have really clean and safe drinking water in your home, and if you think you already do, listen anyway because you may be very surprised by what I’m going to share here. Getting this right is so critical to attaining good health, that we personally, need to make sure we're doing everything we can to take control over this - because as you’ll find out in this episode, we can’t just rely on our federal and local U.S....

In this episode we’ll be exploring how you can better support, and basically re-sync, your circadian rhythms so that you can balance some very important hormones, sleep better, stabilize your appetite, boost your metabolism, have more energy during the day, and just feel and function better in general! FULL EPISODE is available at https://thrivesisterthrive.com/08  _ _ _ _ _ A FEW HIGHLIGHTS  [02:54] Episode #08 Overview  [08:46] If Your Circadian Rhythms are Out of Sync...  [09:44] How...

In this episode we’re going to explore a very accessible and powerful practice that you can start incorporating into your self care routines right away. It’s called Energy Medicine, and it can have a dramatic effect on your energy level, your pain and/or stress level, your hormones, and just your overall well-being. This is good stuff, and most people know nothing about it, so let's start to change that here and now, shall we? FULL EPISODE is available at thrivesisterthrive.com/07 _ _ _ _...

Want to start feeling more energized each day, and... all day long? Did you know that all foods are NOT created equal when it comes to giving your body what it needs to create energy, and sustain it for long periods of time? It’s true! So, in this episode we’re going to get down to the nuts and bolts of all this so you can walk away knowing exactly which foods to add to your plate every day so you can be supercharged and super powerful! FULL EPISODE is available at...

Are you having trouble sleeping well? Like, all the time? Ugh, that’s just awful, isn’t it? Well fret not my friend, because I’m sharing some of my favorite tips and methods for getting a good night's sleep naturally, and on repeat. And guess what? I’m pretty sure that at least a few of them will surprise you - and they’re super powerful! We can’t be messin’ around in this department, we must keep at it until we find the things that really help us get rested up, and stay that way. Our body...

Dealing with seasonal allergies? It sucks doesn’t it! I may be able to help… I’ve been managing them myself for many years, and have learned a few really effective ways to alleviate most of the symptoms, a lot of the time - and I’ll bet at least a couple of them will surprise you! These are natural methods, so they don’t include taking allergy meds - I’m assuming you already know about those anyway, am I right? Most of us allergy sufferers do. Anyway… listen in and let’s explore some things...

There’s one health challenge that a lot of us face and we don’t even know that we’re dealing with it. Crazy, right? It’s called Chronic Inflammation, and it’s linked to an astounding number of unpleasant chronic health conditions, from chronic pain to chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, problems sleeping well, depression and anxiety, and that’s just for starters - it’s a long, long list. The good news is… we can actually do something about it using a variety of different...

Stress... is a b*tch. Isn't it? But guess what? We have a massive amount of control over how we let stress affect us, or whether we even let it affect us at all. In this episode, we're exploring some of the different ways stress can mess us up, and more importantly how we can prevent those things from happening.