Health in Guelph

Dive into the festive flavours with our latest podcast episode!  We’re unraveling tips and resources to maintain a balanced relationship with food during the holiday season while staying socially connected. From mindful eating strategies to creative ways of staying active and engaged, discover how you can savour every moment without compromising your well-being. I don't know about you but the...

Why our hormones are so out of whack? and why so many people are experiencing symptoms of hormone imbalances and being told the only option is birth control? In this conversation with Dr. Natalia today we are going to discuss what this all means. What makes Dr. Natalia unique is that she really digs into how an individual's internal and external environment and how it is impacting their body....

Does this feel like you? You are burnt out, and are experiencing a drop in desire following the weight of the mental load from day to day chores. You have a male partner who is not understanding the complexity of where you are at and does not understand how you work to get in the mood to feel safe and connected before feeling desired? Then this episode is for you! Ashley Mariani who is a social wo...

What is your why? Why do you do what you do? This question is similar to that feeling when you are in an interview and they ask yourself where do yourself in 5 years? And your thinking to yourself. Well hopefully I am still here, farther ahead then I am now and.... Then I stop. I don't want to think to far ahead because well what if things don't come true. I don't want to be disappoint...

In this episode Erin and I reflect back on previous episodes with our amazing guests and talk about our own journey when it comes to pelvic health. Understanding the body takes time and is a life long commitment. This episode is to share our thoughts and opinions. We are not doctors or medical professionals. Please do your own research when it comes to your health journey. This episode for myself...

We have a special episode this week on the Health In Guelph podcast. We go all in and talk about gut health, digestion, sleep, inflammation and much much more. If you are like me and know that things have been changing in the body especially when it comes to digestion, inflammation, hormones and skin, then you are definitely going to want to listen to this episode. We have Dr. Laura Brown from Sou...

In this week's podcast we chat with the amazing biopsychosociospiritual physiotherapist with a focus in pelvic and orthopedic health Robyn Murray! This podcast is a must listen too whether you are pregnant, just had a baby or have had a baby and want to learn more about connection, body and pelvic floor. Robyn Murray is a strong believer of compassionate client centered care and working with h...

Hello HIG Listeners! I have a new podcast episode for you this morning with Pelvic Floor Doula Steph Bouwman all around fitness and pelvic health as there are so many misconceptions about lifting weights during pregnancy and postpartum.  You’ve just had your baby, and chances are one of the first things on your mind is “when can I start exercising again?” The most common piece of advice is to wait...

Many people these days are walking around and are unaware about their emotional pain and how it is limiting their capacity for happiness. Many try to resolve their pain unresolved emotions through traditional ways. And although that is great, they are being proactive. Sometimes doing the same thing over again and again can make you feel crazy and stuck. This was me. Today I will be sharing how the...

In this weeks episode Jaime and go over the in's and outs of insurance products. What you need, what you dont, why some products may or may not be right for you. If insurance is a topic that baffles you and you want to make sure you are protected, listen in!

You are not alone when it comes to difficulties with your children's sleep. Christin will give you honest information about WHY sleep is so important for your child’s well-being and will lay out an easy-to-follow, step-by-step plan that lets you make some choices about what is the right approach for your child.  There are many negative impressions to sleep changing and we will discuss what is...

On this week’s episode we have Dr. Alyssa Shepherd! She is a mom who is passionate about providing care for families in Guelph and the surrounding communities. When you visit her office, you will not only receive tailored health care to enhance your well-being in body, mind and spirit, but you will also be given the information and resources you need to make the best decisions for you and your fam...

In this weeks episode Jaime and I talk about investments such as RRSP, TFSA, RESP, RDSP, Pension , LIRA, Taxation, Mutual Fund, ETF, Stock, Bonds and GICs. We go over the risk and reward of investing in each by sharing options and examples of each. No matter what your goal might be and why you are investing, your investments should align with their overall financial goals. Jaime is a mom, wife, ac...

On this week’s episode I talk with Jaime Power who is a mom, wife, active community member and a passionate Financial Advisor. Jaime has a gift for helping her clients align their vision with their business and family life by discussing financial planning goals and guiding them to get there. I don’t know about you but navigating this world as a new mom with the to-do list, activities, groceries, j...

Welcome to season three of the Health in Guelph Podcast!  Our first episode is talking about New Years Goals.  Now before you start feeling guilty. Listen up. In no way is this episode here to make you feel bad.  If anything I want you to feel understood.  Erin and I live two different lives but feel the same way when it comes to feeling safe and connected to your whole self. T...

In this weeks episode we talk; interesting tips to help you switch up how to eat to feel more satisfied and other food myths that need to be ignored stress eating - why do we eat when we feel stressed or deprive ourselves and try and be good before the holidays the auto eating spiral and what would have caused the biggest spiral for Erin tips to feel more in choice and less stagnant with food and...

In this week’s episode of the Health In Guelph Podcast Erin and I open up about our struggles with disordered eating. If you have been listening to the past couple episodes you will hear us chat about not knowing our body’s signals and how not knowing what we don’t know has impeded our struggles with weight, weight loss or carrying extra weight in our mindset because we feel guilt, shame or unsafe...

Where to start when it comes to intuitively eating? One of the first places to start is to ask the question of ‘Why am I eating’ and ’Am I truly hungry?  Appreciating the value of food as opposed to hurrying through a meal. What are hunger cues? Is your stomach growling? Do you have a headache? Are you feeling shaky or irritable? Do you feel stuffed? Are you aware of what you are eating or ar...

Welcome to our food intuition series! This series is going to start from understanding eating disorders, disordered eating and food intuition.  The goal of this series is to help you to navigate how to have a relationship with food and feel more confident in your choices.  But to get there, especially if you are a chronic dieter is not so easy which is why we are providing this safe spac...

Today is a solo episode with Erin where she will be discussing: How she lost 100 pounds and still felt totally overwhelmed about how to be healthy How she did it while managing chronic back pain from here "on-again", "off-again" past The root cause of all or nothing eating The truth about becoming an intuitive eater, why we fail and what to do instead www.reloveandrise.com www.erintusa.com

Have you ever gone through something and did not know where to turn for help? Have you ever suffered through something in silence because you did not know who to trust with your problem? Since 2006, the Guelph Family Health Team has taken a team-based approach to patient care and wellbeing in every stage of life. What makes the Guelph Family Health team so beneficial is that they have an array of...

Growing up with a competitive sports background in baseball, as a gym rat, and trying out as a member of Canada’s Olympic bobsled team, Tanya knows discipline, training hard, eating healthy and pushing through barriers. In this week’s podcast episode Erin Tusa and Amanda Gazzola are talking to a very active local supporter in the Guelph Community and Co-owner of Pomegranate Grove, Tanya Azzopardi....

Have you ever felt frustrated with exercise or unmotivated to keep going?  Overwhelmed with what to do?  Find yourself skipping it because you're not a morning person?  Have the best intentions to get moving, and then by the end of the day have no energy and feel too tired to care?  Tired of not getting RESULTS?! In this episode Erin and Amanda sit down with Erin's client Danic...

We live in a world of should's and have to's around routine and what a healthy life should look like.  The media talks about the perfect routine, and people talk about daily habits being imperative to being healthy.  But why aren't things working? Why aren't you seeing results? Why aren't you being consistent?  How can you tell when to move on from a routine that is no longer servin...

Why does everyones morning seem more productive than yours? Are your mornings the messiest part of your day? Are you hitting the snooze button countless times?  Is your mind filled with deadlines, to-do list and a tangle of anxiety? Believe me, we get it.  As much as we like to say that we are not morning people who get up bright eyed and bushy tailed, well look again.  Its not like...