Learning to Slay the Beasts Podcast

This week I had the pleasure to speak with  Melissa Rohlfs , Holistic Health and Life Coach, Founder of Free 2 B Coaching . We talk about finding food freedom, kicking sugar, how to bake sugar free, intuitive eating, the health at every size movement, long-term healthy eating, sustainable lifestyles and the role of therapy and coaching in food freedom. As always, this podcast is based on experienc...

This week I had the pleasure to speak with Anasha Khan , Certified Life Coach and Blogger at anashakhan.com . We talk about the path to raising strong, confident children. She gives tips on using mantras daily with our children to increase their confidence. We also talked about the importance of self care, techniques like EFT Tapping and NLP and how she transitioned from a brick and mortar busines...

This week I had the pleasure to speak with Carrie Veatch, Mindset Coach and Founder of Set Yourself Free LLC . Carrie and I spoke about radical self-acceptance, mindset, mindset coaching, transitioning to a gluten free lifestyle and much more! I hope you enjoy all of the valuable tips from Carrie on how to get in the right mindset to achieve your goals while being yourself. Visit the Carrie's webs...

After my conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge in Episode 59 (Treating PANDAS, PANS and Lyme with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge) , I was really struck by the benefits on finding 10 minutes per day to calm our nervous system. Dr. Roseann suggested neurofeedback, biofeedback, gratitude journaling, 4-7-8 breathing and meditation as options for this daily practice. To help get you started, this week...

In this week's episode I have the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, an Integrative and Pediatric Mental Health Expert. We talk about her experience with and approach to treating Lyme Disease, PANDAS/PANS, biofeedback, neurofeedback, nutrition to heal, the need for calm the nervous system and more! Dr. Roseann provides valuable tips for parents on changes that can be made at home a...

In this episode, I catch up on life one year after my Rise Toronto experience, one year after COVID and review Matthew McConaughey's book Greenlights. As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medical professional. My new middle-grade fiction novel Pendulum by S.E. German is available on  FriesenPress ,  Amazo...

In this episode, I speak with Emotional Wellness Counsellor Amanda Ferrat . Amanda is the Founder of Value Yourself Counseling and a speaker, coach and educator. Our conversation focuses on emotional wellness, grief during COVID and for parents of kids with health issues (e.g. PANDAS and PANS) and self-care.  As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or...

In this episode, I talk about progression in my health journey from focusing on restriction and body shrinking to learning about intuitive eating, diet culture and the Health at Every Size (HAES) movement. I am at the beginning of exploring this new journey and share some of the resources that I am using to learn more, like the Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison and the Intuitive Eating Work...

In this episode, I do a Q and A on my new middle-grade novel, Pendulum by S.E. German. I talk all about the inspiration and the writing and publication process.  Pendulum by S.E. German is available on FriesenPress ,  Amazon.com  and  Amazon.ca . The novel follows a young boy as he changes overnight from happy and silly to angry and anxious. We learn that he has developed a neuroimmune disorder ca...

In this episode we switch from loving others on Valentine's Day to some self love, as we walk through a 10-minute Self Love and Acceptance Meditation. I also mention the publication of my new middle-grade novel, Pendulum by S.E. German, which is available on FriesenPress , Amazon.com and Amazon.ca . The novel follows a young boy as he changes overnight from happy and silly to angry and anxious. We...

In this episode, I talk about the 9 Pillars of Happiness that are the basis for the @HappinessHabits613 Happiness Challenge for February. The 9 pillars are: Gratitude; Connections; Nature; Purpose; Mindfulness; Minimalism; Altruism; Nutrition; Movement. Check out my recent interview with Stephen Bierbrier on the HappinessHabits613 IG Account. Starting this month, if you join my email list, you wil...

In this episode, I speak with Marnie (IG: @marniedeschenes and FB: Marnie Deschenes ) and Richard Deschenes on their family's experience with PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections). They also speak about their recent efforts to help the PANDAS/PANS community through establishing the "Inflamed Brain Alliance".  As always, this podcast is bas...

In this episode, I speak with health and fitness expert Lydia Di Francesco (IG @fithealthy365 ) of Fit Healthy 365 . Lydia is a personal coach that focuses on helping women in their 40s and 50s frustrated with poor sleep, low energy and weight gain to heal, lose weight and feel great again. Lydia shares some tips and tricks to reduce stress in our lives, which can promote fat loss, and shares her...

In this episode, I speak with American Board Certified Physicians Dr. Scott and Dr. Ellen Antoine ( @thepandasdocs ) of Fully Functional At Vine Healthcare . They are both experts in PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections) and PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and bring both professional and personal perspectives on thes...

In this episode, I talk with Ottawa, Canada Fitness Enthusiast and Community Ambassador Stephen Bierbrier ( @bytownboy , @ottfreefit , @arboretumhillclub ) about the best ways to get started in fitness, learning to enjoy fitness and the importance of being active outdoors and finding community!  As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional...

In this episode, I build on our Meditation Series to bring you a 15-minute New Year's Clarity Meditation. I use movement and visualization to create a relaxed mind that will discover your priorities for the future.  As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medical professional. Please subscribe, review & shar...

In this episode, I reflect on my 40th Birthday and provide 40 nuggets of wisdom from my life experience. As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medical professional. Please subscribe, review & share the Podcast! Follow me on IG:  @saraladygluten  and visit the Learning to Slay the Beasts Blog:  www.thealler...

In this episode, I provide some ideas for Year End reflection and New Year visioning. As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medical professional. Please subscribe, review & share the Podcast! Follow me on IG:  @saraladygluten  and visit the Learning to Slay the Beasts Blog:  www.theallergybeast.wordpress.c...

In this episode, I build on our Meditation Series to bring you a short Wintertime Hot Chocolate Meditation for kids and adults alike! I use movement and visualization to create a relaxing time for the whole family. Don't blame me if the kids actually want some hot chocolate after you are done! As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional ad...

On this week's episode I talk about preparing for the 2020 holiday season during the COVID pandemic. There are opportunities to make it different in a fun and less stressful way this year! Also, don't forget to take time for self care.   Have a wonderful, safe, and healthy Holiday Season! As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice....

On this week's episode I interview Emily Cornelius, a Registered Dietician , Co-host of the Eat the Dang Cookie Podcast and Founder of Hike Your Way Healthy (@hikeyourwayhealthy) . We speak about healthy approaches to eating and dive in to many popular 'diet' trends like keto, intermittent fasting, clean eating, and cheat days. We also talk about how to keep things interesting with food sensitivit...

On this week's episode I give holiday gift ideas that would be appreciated by anyone that is interested in health and wellness, focusing on online and local shopping. As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medical professional. Please subscribe, review & share the Podcast! Follow me on IG:  @saraladygluten...

On this week's episode, I interview Jenny Tse, Owner and Founder of the Award Winning Tea Company, Sipping Streams. We talk about her background in tea, types of tea and how tea can be used to reduce anxiety and as part of a mindfulness ritual. Jenny also tells us about some of her amazing tea blends! You can find out more about Jenny online at: https://sippingstreams.com/ or on IG @sippingstreams...

In this episode I provide updates from past episodes so you know where things are at! As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medical professional. Please subscribe, review & share the Podcast! Follow me on IG:  @saraladygluten  and visit the Learning to Slay the Beasts Blog:  www.theallergybeast.wordpress.c...

In this episode, I build on our Meditation Series to bring you a 30 minute Body Scan meditation. This is the first style of meditation that I started to use consistently. Once you learn the format, it is easy to do on your own. I love this meditation before bed! As always, this podcast is based on experiences and should not be construed as medical or professional advice. Please speak with a medica...