Monday Matters with Holly Cochrane

With a thriving community of 350,000 health enthusiasts committed to better movement and health across 50 countries, Lara combines yoga, physical therapy, and functional movement to encourage individuals to age gracefully and live pain-free. On today's episode of the Monday Matters I enjoyed some great conversation with Lara and I have been enjoying using her online platform. Listen to today&#...

Kavita Sahai went from Finance to Aromatherapy to support women, especially during the season of perimenopause and beyond. If you want to add another great tool to your natural supports for better sleep, mood, anxiety, and weight gain there is no downside to aromatherapy. About the Vibes Tribe: SEEKING A STRESS-FREE LIFE? Every challenge is an opportunity to rise and we're here to guide every...

On today's Monday Matters Podcast, I interview Dr. John Lewis on the Daily Brain Care supplement and how it supports the immune system and brain health with particular attention to the benefits for the prevention of Dementia, Alzheimers, MS, and Brain Fog. Dr. Lewis explains what polysaccharides are and how important they are to our health. If you are interested in brain health then this is an...

My goal is for all women to love to train to be functionally fit and enjoy adventures well into their 90's! Today's guest Alicia Jones have a lot in common and I hope you enjoy our chat about fitness after 40! Alicia Jones Alicia Jones, helps transform the health and the lives of women over 50 through her fitness and weight loss strategies. Alicia has appeared on various health and wellness televi...

On the Monday Matters with Holly Cochrane podcast, I often draw inspiration from the conversations I hear in counselling sessions, knowing many listeners will relate. Lately, I've heard from many people struggling with the holiday season and feeling guilty for not being "festive." Whether you're one of Santa's Elves or feeling like the Grinch, today's episode offers practical strategies to navigat...

Seed cycling is a natural way to support hormones. By alternating pumpkin and flax seeds during the follicular cycle and sesame and sunflower seeds in the luteal phase you can increase and support estrogen and progesterone production. Listen to today's Monday Matters with Holly Cochrane podcast episode to learn more about seed cycling. Here is the recipe for the energy bites I made. ⁠https://40apr...

This winter don't let your movement come to a halt. I have some tricks and tips to keep the momentum going after a great summer and beautiful fall of movement. Listen to today's podcast if you want to start an at-home workout routine or want to learn ways to KEEP doing an at-home routine.

A.N.T.s are Automatic Negative Thoughts and they can pop into our head unexpectedly and unwanted. Listen to today's Monday Matters with Holly Cochrane to learn one strategy to help to squish the ANTs.

Did you know that having a deep, meaningful relationship is about more than just having someone to talk to about the cost of groceries? On today’s Monday Matters podcast, I explore the real health benefits of strong relationships—everything from boosting your immune system to reducing stress. I’ll also share practical tips on how to build and maintain these connections in your life. Tune in now to...

I work hard to try to eat healthy and exercise so I have a lot of energy to enjoy life. I don't let change while I travel and I have developed a few strategies and hacks to make life simple to feel good on my travel days.

Medication is easily prescribed but if you implement these 5 lifestyle habits the medication has a better chance of working for you with fewer side effects. I believe that everyone taking a prescription or thinking about taking a prescription should adopt these lifestyle habits. Just like you "can't outrun a bad diet" you shouldn't medicate your way out of an unhealthy lifestyle.

I bought an Oura ring almost a year ago, mostly to give me the data about my body that I already knew.  It has worked!  My Oura ring gives me a sleep score, recovery score and cycle prediction with amazing accuracy.  I have used the data to honour how I am feeling and how much I can push myself and it has helped me feel like my training is purposeful.   If you are interested in purchasing an Oura...

Hormone replacement therapy has been unnecessarily feared for 20 years based on the Women's Health Initiative which was done very poorly in 2002. I am going to continue to ask questions about HRT and the BENEFITS of it even though the current messaging is still out there that women should be afraid of the risks of cancer, heart disease and blood clots. I am not a doctor but I do encourage you to k...

The more I research the influence hormones have on every body system, the more I realize the answer to "Could this be hormones?"... is YES! The list of hormone-related symptoms is very long and today's episode is just a brief overview of things that could be going on with your health that relate back to hormones. I believe we need to start talking about them loudly and proudly so we understand how...

School is back in session and I am having a lot of conversations with kids about feeling anxious and nervous about the school year, trying new activities and making new friends. If you are navigating parenting a teen who struggles with anxiety there are few things I have found useful that I am sharing today on the Monday Matters Podcast.

I hear the struggle, "I need to do more meal prep" and in today's episode, I want to permit you to make it easier. You might not need to meal prep in a traditional sense, you might need to cook more food. Start batch cooking and it is much easier to have healthy options accessible.

It is probably not good for business to tell people they don't need a gym membership to move their bodies, but that is what today's podcast episode is all about. The small efforts make a big difference and energy creates energy. With more energy, you will feel like you have been given more time. When you have more energy and more time in your day without feeling exhausted, you might decide...

I am not giving out medical advice but I did want to share what I am learning about the connection between caffeine and perimenopause. I have had to break up with caffeine but have found alternatives that are ok because I enjoy the "habit" of drinking coffee. The links to the dandelion tea and Mudd water are below. You can get the tea from Cuthberts on Main Street in Fort Qu'Appelle....

If you have been diagnosed with (or self-diagnosed) ADHD, Anxiety, Brain Fog or any other Cognitive Impairment then tune into today's episode. Today I am talking about foods and supplements that support brain function.

Learning about heart rate variability and my recover score has really helped with the previous burn out I was suffering from. On todays episode of Monday Matters I talk about HRV and its role is training and recovery.

Today Dr. Node and I explore how it physically feels to check in and be present in your life. Listening to Node is always an insightful experience and I feel privileged to have these conversations recorded and share them with you.

How does being honest with yourself help you to move forward? Better yet, how does NOT being honest with yourself hold you back? Today I got to have a sit-down conversation with Dr. Node about the importance of honesty in our overall health.

Well not really, but today we were talking in the gym about whether or not we are losing the ability to be intuitive now that we have access to all kinds of data from research and wearable trackers. Do you know if you are tired or low in estrogen without an app???

If I convinced you last week that you have time to busy and still practise being mindful then today I want you to listen to WHY that it is so important. What part of our brain is resting when we become present and turn out the past and the future? Why is it important to rest that part of our brain every day?

You are NOT too busy to start a mindfulness practice. In fact, if you think you are too busy you need to listen to today's podcast. Your health and your busy lifestyle will benefit from the way you can manage stress more effectively when you are intentionally more mindful. If you are not "into" sitting cross-legged and saying ummmmm for long lengthy minutes then let me teach you why...