Self-Care Goddess Podcast

According to Fiona Campbell, NLP is the methodology of how we create behavior. In my podcast conversation she explains that all behavior is a structure. This structure can be replicated, modelled or changed. It means that we are in control of our life. Fiona says that we are creating our own perspective of any situation, depending on where we put our focus & depending on what we decide to filt...

Did you know that perimenopause often coincides with other life changes and stressors such as kids going off to college, caring for elderly parents, divorce and illness? Depression is also common among perimenopausal women. Treating symptoms of perimenopause depends on how aggravated the symptoms are and how much it’s messing up routine life. In this podcast interview with Chris Lamont - Part 2, w...

Have you ever considered herbal remedies for your perimenopause symptoms? In this interview I have an amazing conversation with Chris Lamont, a registered herbalist and member of the Ontario herbalist Association. He has been a manufacturer of herbal remedies and member of the OHA since 2015. In our conversation we talk about how midlife women can alleviate and even avoid perimenopause symptoms wi...

Are you a midlife woman who's weight is creeping up even though you are eating the same and exercising? Feeling moody and irritable? Can’t seem to have a proper night's sleep? I promise you you’re not going crazy – it’s not YOU – it’s your hormones. But you might be experiencing Perimenopause. According to an article published in the New York Times, over 1 billion women around the world will have...

Do you or anyone you know carry the burden of trauma or loss? As we move through our life unhealed traumas influence our response patterns and if we can’t find that inner peace, we will not heal completely, and end up living a fraction of our potential. Four decades ago, Steph’s life was painful, uncomfortable, filled with addiction and trauma. She was submerged into the world of crime, addiction...

In this month's "Featured Business" series of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I interviewed Tom Chapman from Upper Canada Native Art.  Upper Canada Native Art is located in the heart of beautiful and historic, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Specialising in Inuit and Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) art and unique and exquisite giftware celebrating and promoting Canadian Native Artisans.  For more...

Have you ever been conscious of your breathing? Take 5 intentional deep inhales and exhales through the nose. As you breathe deep through your belly, I invite you to experience a regenerative feeling such as gratitude or appreciation for a loved one or something in your life. I had an amazing podcast interview with Jennifer Stevenson who has more than 13 years of experience delivering a variety of...

Did you know that no matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how old, young or strong you are it doesn’t matter if you're not breathing properly? We take over over 20,000 breaths a day. So imagine the impact if you can improve them by 10%, imagine the difference it would make. In my podcast interview with Giovanni Bartolomeo, he helps us understand how important breathing properly is for our o...

It’s an absolute pleasure to share with you this insightful conversation with the very knowledgeable Jiordana Saade, the founder of “The Mind-Full Clinic”, which is a practice that is based on the connection between mental health and Nutrition. She is holistic nutritionist with a background in Psychology, and a special interest in how food affects your mood! Jiordana grew up with child obesit...

In this month's "Featured Business" segment of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I interviewed Elizabeth Papadopoulos, the founding Director of The Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN) and Institute of Holistic Nutrition online. She has been in the Holistic Nutrition industry for over 30 years. Her passion for Holistic Healing and bringing the best that this industry has to offer to the curriculum o...

It’s an absolute pleasure to share with you this awesome conversation with Jane Durst Pulkys, a Certified Nutritionist and Educator and a global success. Every day she helps make dreams come true, consulting with clients and teaching professionals from many regions of the world and from all walks of life.  Jane’s training, techniques and love of life empowers, inspires, and motivates people t...

I'm really excited to share with you this amazing conversation I had with Dr. Breanne Kallonen. She is a trained Naturopathic Doctor and functional nutritionist who is passionate about female hormonal health. She believes that the inherent power of food and nutrition can be your greatest asset to your health and wellness journey.   Breanne’s passion is to educate patients about low energy and...

In this podcast episode, I have an awesome conversation with the lovely Natalie Morse. She is a pharmacist and a functional medicine practitioner living in the southern most tip of Canada - Leamington, Ontario. She helps guide other women on their weight loss journey using the mind body spirit approach. She's a functional medicine practitioner for women who want to lose weight without spending hou...

Hello Self-Care Goddesses, in this episode I'm so excited to share this incredible conversation with Ben Azadi, FDN-P. In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, he has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben is the author of four best-selling books, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent...

In this month's "Featured Business" segment of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I interviewed Julien Jean-Pierre, founder of the Royal St. Lucian Sea Moss Company, and also our podcast sponsor. This magical sea superfood that grows in cool coastal waters in different parts of the world, is immensely nutrient-dense because it provides essential micro-nutrients, phytochemicals, and beneficial plant ma...

Hello Self-Care Goddesses, and welcome to another solo episode where I dive deep into some simple, easy, and fun suggestions to prioritize time for yourself and engage in daily self-care habits. I describe in more detail the following 5 ways to kick start your self-care journey you can do at home:  1. Have a Morning Wellness Routine 2. Nourish Yourself with Healthy Food 3. Nourish Your Mind 4...

It’s an absolute pleasure to share with you this epic conversation I had with Dr. Sachin Patel.  I invite you to challenge your beliefs about the very nature of our perceived reality, and I hope after this episode, you will have a deeper appreciation of the power of your beautiful mind, instrumental in regaining your health and happiness. In this episode we dive deep into the following: ...

Hello Self-Care Goddesses, and welcome to a very practical episode on Mental Health. Why practical? Because you'll be able to get a grocery list of the top foods you should be buying that are good for your brain and boost your Mental Health.  So we know from my recent podcast episode that there is a connection between the food we eat affecting how we feel, which manifests in our moods. These...

Hello my lovely Self-Care Goddesses, In this episode of the Savoia Self-Care Podcast, I’m solo and talking about an extremely hot topic at the moment in the world of Wellness – our MIGHTY GUT MICROBIOME and its connection not only to overall health but vital for your Mental Health! As always, I geek out on you and some interesting science and research based information about these mighty microbes....

Hello Self-Care Goddesses and welcome to our second episode of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast. I’m super grateful to have interviewed the beautiful and talented Dr. Gina Di Giulio.  Dr. Gina Di Giulio is a Clinical Psychologist who obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Ottawa and earned a Master’s in Law with a Health Specialization from Osgoode Hall Law School. Pa...

Welcome to the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, a new podcast from Rita Savoia, Certified Nutritionist and Holistic Wellness Coach.   In this episode I introduce myself and my story and my WHY - I'm on a mission to empower millions of midlife women to become their own health hero and thrive as they age - naturally! My commitment to providing you inspirational conversations that are evidence and res...

Here's a little teaser of what's to come on the Savoia Self-Care Goddess Podcast :-)  If you want to upgrade your healthy living and take it to the next level, be sure to join us every week for inspiring conversations with experts and thought leaders!