Room to Grow Podcast with Emily Gough

We all know that we need to move our bodies and get to the gym, but it's often the motivation (or lack thereof) that gets in the way.   I've always stood by the fact that if you're going to improve your health, you have to have a deeper motivation than shedding a few pounds or fitting into those skinny jeans hanging out in the back of your closet.  (which, by the way, hanging on to clothes that do...

Cravings.  We've all gotten them, they can sneak up on us unexpectedly, and sometimes we might even feel totally out of control around food when they happen.   We don't trust ourselves, and we feel like there's something wrong with us.  Why can't we just stay away from these foods?!   Today I'm giving you the 4 big things I use with all of my clients to help them move past cravings, plus a bonus t...

Whether you're pregnant, a new mom, a seasoned mom of many years, or even think you *might* want to have kids one day, you need to hear what today's guest has to say.   We're talking to Victoria Dosen , a fitness and wellness coach from Naples, Florida who helps moms to prepare their bodies for pregnancy, labor, and delivery, heal their bodies postpartum, ditch the mom guilt, and reconnect with th...

There are many different faces to minimalism.  There's no benchmark to measure yourself against that would somehow "qualify" you as a minimalist.  It's much more general than that and each person might apply the concept differently in your own life.   This episode is going to shed some light on why all that clutter, both mental and physical, might be holding you back, the benefits of minimalism, h...

I'm absolutely honoured today to bring to you the leading expert in a major (but often ignored) women's health issue to the podcast. Dr. Jolene Brighten is a Functional Medicine Naturopathic Medical Doctor and the founder of Rubus Health, a women's medicine clinic that specializes in women's hormones. She is recognized as a leading expert in Post-Birth Control Syndrome and the long-term side effec...

One question that comes up a lot this time of year: how to handle the winter blues. It's a very real issue, and can hit each of us in different and unique ways, but the good news is that there is a lot we can do to make things just a little bit brighter, and it starts with a mindset shift. Rather than complaining and commiserating about winter, we need to shift our focus towards how to embrace it...

Today's episode is a little different, because it's less of an interview and more of a conversation, per Kimberly's request.  We had a LOT of fun digging into this topic, and hit on some pretty fascinating areas. Kimberly Paige is a Master's level therapist and personal development coach. She has received in-depth training in systems like CBT, DBT,  and the Enneagram, and holds certifications in b...

Originally this episode was going to air on January 1st, and then I decided to hold off and record / air it later in the month,  because some of you may already be feeling like 2019 isn't going the way you wanted it to.   This episode is going to give you what you need to get back on track no matter what your goals, and I'm sharing a very personal note about what's on my heart for the upcoming yea...

I was jumping up and down when I reached out to today's extraordinary guest and she agreed to come on the podcast and speak to us about some pretty significant issues covering everything from anxiety and stress, feelings of isolation, and how to be objective about our own self-criticism. Topsie VandenBosch , LMSW, is a business coach for female entrepreneurs. She empowers rising female bosses in d...

Feeling weighed down?  Stressed?   Increasing your energy can take some surprising twists, and a lot of it has nothing to do with working out.  Energy isn't just a physical entity, a huge part of it is mental.  We're weighed down by heavy emotions, distressing situation, anxiety that we cause for ourselves, stress, and lack of self-love.  It's exhausting. Today we're talking about how to change yo...

Today's guest is Jenni Hulburt , founder of WILD Wellnessand a Diamond Wellness Advocate with doTERRA Essential Oils.  She inspires others to bring more nature and adventure into their workouts, health, and life so they can live their dreams. With her degrees in Exercise Science and Sport Psychology, she blends her expertise in fitness, positive psychology, and essential oils to teach others how t...

Today I have the honour of bringing you a very dear friend of mine, Judy Arazoza. We met last year in a business coaching group, and joined the same mastermind with a different coach this year, so I've been able to continue to get to know her, and the more you know about Judy, the more you love her. Judy is the owner of Grateful Fitness , helping women master nutrition and fitness with a grateful...

My story with alcohol is a bit complicated, and I honestly wasn't sure whether I was going to share this publicly.   But women are drinking more than ever before , and if this episode helps even one person to change, shift or clarify their relationship with alcohol in a positive way, no matter what that looks like, then it's worth it.   Like many with similar stories, I began drinking underage in...

Today's guest is breaking down what so many of us struggle with: how to prepare meals when we're on the go and on a full schedule.   Justine Cappel  is a pre and post natal fitness specialist, personal trainer and Precision Nutrition Coach. She's the owner of Twenty Toes Fitness based in Toronto, and Justine runs a passion project on Instagram called Simple Family Food , where she shares lots of s...

Last year, right around this time, I wrote a blog post that got a lot of attention about the importance of experiences over piles of presents full of more stuff under the tree. View the original blog post here. Call it my inner minimalist, but it causes me some distress when I drive past the mall this time of year and see it teeming with people, struggling under the weight of more bags than they c...

We are fortunate enough to have a very special guest on the podcast today (and she happens to be a fellow Canadian!) Lori Kennedy is the founder and CEO of The Wellness Business Hub   which provides professional training and personal development for health practitioners looking to build and grow their businesses online. She's also a mom, and lover of all things related to coffee. Lori's two founda...

Episode 50!  How did we get here so fast?! I need to take a moment to thank YOU for listening.  You make this all possible, and it's all of you I'm thinking about every time I put together an episode.  From of the bottom of my heart, thank you for showing up every week, it means the absolute world to me! This episode is a little different from the usual framework, because I wanted to mix it up for...

I've gotten a lot of requests about how to get that glow when it comes to your skin, and I've put together a skin 101 episode for you that will help establish the foundation of how to get great skin. Plus, I'm sharing how I recently had some eczema appear on my face and cheeks and explaining what I think happened to trigger it, and how I was able to get it under control in a relatively short perio...

Today's episode is a VERY special listen, with an extraordinary guest discussing some incredibly important topics.  It also happens to be one of my favourite episodes to date, and I don't say that about just any episode! Meet Elana Jadallah . Elana, or as some call her, Loo,  is an entrepreneur, photographer and educator who runs the blog ElanaLoo.com and co-founded Dérive Collective , a social me...

There's a BRAND NEW, very special way to work with me, and it's at a discounted price only until Saturday, November 24th 2018 at 11:59pm EST! Introducing the Body Breakthrough Blueprint , a full audit of your nutrition to help you figure out what's working, what isn't and uncovering your breakthrough to ditch the diets for GOOD Let's be honest here, real, sustainable health isn't about dieting.  I...

Today's my birthday. I don't generally make a big deal about it, to be honest. I didn't even think I was going to do a special podcast episode about it, but this has been a big year.   I quit my corporate job after 11 years .  Became a full-time entrepreneur.   Ended a podcast.  Launched a second one on my own.  Launched a brand new coaching program .  Made some incredible friends.  Laid all kinds...

Even if you know aren't familiar with Ayruveda, you're going to love today's incredible guest and walk away with advice and super easy tips that you can implement into your everyday life right away for big results.   On today's show I'm talking to Andrea Claassen, an Ayurvedic Coach, personal trainer, and new moon circle leader.  Her mission is to help the type A mom slow down, tune in and connect...

The festive season is officially upon us, because I walked into a grocery store the other day and they already had advent calendars and Christmas decoration.  Where did you go, 2018?! With Canadian Thanksgiving behind us, American Thanksgiving coming up, and all the festivities that December brings, this can be the merriest time of the year.  It can also be the most stressful. All kinds of social...

We learn about relationships when it comes to the romantic kind.  Dating, maintaining, breakups, and more.   But what about when it comes to friendships?  Particularly with women?  I spent years with very few female friends, and it's only in the past 3 or 4 years that it has become apparent to me how crucial these kinds of relationships are to our well-being and happiness.   It's long been thought...

I have to be honest with you: I've had a shit storm of a year. There has been near-constant emotional upheaval, periods of the extremely high anxiety when it has felt hard to get out of bed or off the couch, enormous struggle and incredibly painful growth. The interesting part is that most people close to me haven't even been aware of it, because I've kept my cards very close to my chest and haven...