Monday Matters with Holly Cochrane

I talked about winter, then moved into spring and this week I am talking about my favourite season... Summer! Why does summer have to be so short?

Last episode I talked about the 1st week of our menstrual cycle, winter. This week I am sharing what I know and how I am tackling the second week, the follicular week or what I will call spring.

The first day of your period is call the menstrual phase or the winter phase. I want to better understand what my body is doing so I can honour it during each of the 4 weeks and today I am sharing what I know about the winter phase.

Today's episode is all about the YUKA app. It scans and rates food, health and beauty products and allows consumers to make better choices regarding the toxins they are consuming. My family has fully embraced it and I hope you find it helpful too.

Do you know what all those numbers mean on the back of the package in the grocery store and can you make informed decisions?

In Counselling I find myself asking similar questions and people often find their answers are just what they needed to process to move forward. Today I ask 3 questions I hear myself saying a lot, and hope your answers help you to move forward.

https://www.glucosegoddess.com/ I did not invent these 4 hacks, I totally got them from the Glucose Goddess and I strongly suggest you give her a follow. These are not the only things you need to be doing for optimal health but they are not too hard and they are totally free so give them a try!

I wrote down 9 things I have tried to implement as a parent over the past 18 years. Some I am good at and lots are a work in progress. Please share this episode and add your lessons to your social media for other moms to learn from.

If you are tired start thinking about that like a whisper from your body. Being tired is protection mechanism your body uses when something is off. Instead of trying to bandaid tired and get more energy, start looking for the root cause of your tired. Then you will be on the road to healthy.

We almost always know what we need to be doing to feel better but we don't always know how to start. Today I want you to answer these 4 questions and post them where you will see them. It might just be what you need to start feeling better. 1. What do you want to do more of? 2. What do you want to do less of? 3. What would you like to start or try new? 4. What should you stop doing? If you ans...

Do you know if you are an introvert or an extrovert or somewhere in the middle??? I have never really felt connected to either personality trait 100% and it's because I am an Ambivert!

I know better and yet I started to check the boxes for burnout. If you are feeling like you are burning out and stuck lets talk about how to find that joy and peace in your life again.

I have been a believer in reflexology for 22 years and I hope you take the time today to listen to the wonderful benefits of this health practice and give it a try. You can contact Soul Shifting Reflexology on Facebook or at 306-331-7295 for an appointment in Fort Qu'Appelle.

Today I interviewed Michelle Strawford who is the ultimate entrepreneur and has recently started an non-profit called the Invisible Mental Health Project. They are hosting their second event called We See You on April 18th in Regina and there is a link to their website here. Please listen to Michelle and if you want to be a part of the project or the next even send me a message. https://www.eventb...

I met the owners of Prairie Crickets from Manitoba in February and have been eating crickets and drinking cricket protein powder ever since. It is an amazing superfood with a lot of environmental benefits. Today I interviewed the "Farmers" Lesley and Ryan Steppler. If you want to purchase protein you can easily do so at https://www.prairiecricketfarms.com/ and use code mondaymatters10 fo...

I met Cindy Broland at the Regina Health and Wellness Expo and asked her a million questions about DNA testing and decided to do the test before the weekend was over.  Today I asked her all the questions again so you can decide if you would like to test your DNA. 

Last week I introduced you to hormones, what they are and how we produce and eliminate them.  Today I am giving you the free, tackle strategies to balancing hormones. 

If you missed me at the Health Expo I am recording today's podcast just for you.  Here is the first part of a 2 part series on Hormones, how they get unbalanced and how to prevent that. 

I don't love a lot of rules, especially for teenagers.  This is strictly my opinion but I think kids only need 2 rules! 

Today I talk about 6 strategies to improve your communication with other people, either your spouse, co-workers, family, or friends. This is not something you are born with and is something you can always get better at. 

The health benefits of a great relationship can not be ignored. Take a listen to get excited about fostering or finding the relationships that will improve your overall health. 

Bravery is not the absence of fear, but rather the ability to move forward despite fear. Being brave will get you places so take a listen for some strategies to become a braver person.  Here is the link to the Health Expo Free tickets.  Please come and enjoy the Expo Feb 25/26 2023 https://www.universe.com/embed2/events/63b602bf354615002ccdd1d6?state=%7B%22currentDiscountCode%22:%7B%22co...

The link to free Health and Wellness Expo tickets is below: https://www.universe.com/embed2/events/63b602bf354615002ccdd1d6?state=%7B%22currentDiscountCode%22:%7B%22code%22:%22RW23002%22%7D%7D Random acts of kindness can make a big impact on both the giver and the receiver.  If you want to level up your mental health and create a snow ball effect of happiness start with a simple smile, text,...

Today I visited with my friend Myranda Reimer from Synergy Strength about being a female athlete.  If you are a woman or know someone who is there is something useful in today's conversation. Follow up links and information: www.myrandareimer.com @myrandareimerphysio www.instagram.com/myrandareimerphysio I am working on getting more free resources up and going. For now my youtube has som...

I am parenting teens as well as counselling teens in my private practice. It was nice to sit down today with Adam Lorenz from Saskatoon who also owns a private counselling practice and an MMA gym.  If you hang out with teenagers join us in conversation today.  We can't solve all the world's problems but it is fun to pretend to wave the magic wand with unlimited creativity.