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So, it's late January and you've realized you've already failed your New Year's resolution to eat healthier.  Somehow the holiday eating just continued and you are feeling tired, sluggish, moody, OH and ashamed!  You went into your New Year's resolution with enthusiasm and excitement and even downloaded new recipes and printed out a meal prep calendar.  So what the heck? Why did you fail?  In this...

Can essential oils really be used to keep us healthy in the winter time?  In this episode of the She Creates Whole Living podcast, I am going to share with you my favorite essential oils to support a healthy body during the winter when environmental threats are high.  These little drops of nature are an integral part of my wellness toolbox, especially when it comes to supporting a healthy immune f...

In today's episode I am going to share with you my top 3 supplements to support a good mood.  (Please make sure to check with a medical professional before starting any supplementation!)  So many of my clients are looking for a natural way to support a good mood.  It seems that our moods swing up and down and when we see our doctor, the fix is usually medications.  Whether birth control pills, Pro...

Essential oils are snake oils and should never be trusted!  JK!!  The truth is you won't know until you try them yourself.  Have you ever tried to look for published research for a topic, only to find many articles for or against the same topic?  Yup!  It seems like you can find research to back up any argument nowadays.  Of course, being a bit of a science nerd, I do love reading research article...

Have you been believing the lie that cardio burns fat and that only men workout with weights?  So many clients that I work with are afraid of weight lifting because they don't want to get big or look like a man.  In today's episode, I am going to expose these lies and share with you the truth about fat burning exercises and how to get the most out of your workouts.  If you are new to resistance tr...

Did you know you can use essential oils from pregnancy all the way to our golden years?  Yup!  They can even be used on a newborn baby.  In today's episode we will be talking about how to use essential oils for each stage of life, which ones are my favorite for different health needs, and how to use them for the best results.  I will also go over safety, including dilution rates for topical use. ...

Have you ever been able to follow through on a New Year's Resolution or been able to keep focused on that nudge word?  No?  I hear you!  We create the goal, have great intentions and may even have a lot of motivation in the beginning, but over time that motivation fizzles out.  We lose momentum and eventually that goal fades away into oblivion.  So how about if we try something a little different?...

Hey Busy Mamas, Did you purchase essential oils at a class, got them in the mail and haven't even open them yet??  Yup!  That's a lot of Mamas, who get excited about trying them out.  We get them in our homes and suddenly our minds draw a blank.  We didn't take notes in class or maybe didn't attend a class and now feel stuck.  Today's episode is going to help you move along in your essential oil j...

Hey Busy Mamas! In today's episode we are going to be talking about the art of living content.  In a world that is pressuring us to be more, do more, and have more, I'm going to share with you my top tips to overcoming the pressures and live a happier life.  Just like we train our bodies to be stronger, faster and to have more endurance, we can train our brains to be happy in our circumstances.  J...

Hey Busy Mamas! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!!  I am so excited to teach you about essential oil use over the next few weeks as we head into the new year.  Every Tuesday we will take an essential oil topic and deep dive into it and educate you on how to support your body using these amazing drops of nature.  I have been using essential oils for the last 6 plus years and educating people on t...

Hey Busy Mamas! Have you ever looked at the ingredients on your cleaning products and wondered what the heck is in them?  How do you know if they are safe to use in your home?  The bottle says "all-natural," so it must be safe.  RIGHT?!?  Nope!  As the gatekeepers of our homes, we Mamas have to be savvy consumers when it comes to cleaning products.  Most of what's on the market isn't safe and they...

Hey Busy Mamas! Going to bed, but when your head hits the pillow, you can't fall asleep?  Do you feel wound up and at the same time exhausted?  This could be a sign that your adrenal glands are working overtime and they are trying to get your attention.  In today's podcast we are going to talk about what the adrenal glands do for us, how to identify if your adrenals are working too hard, and what...

Hey Busy Mamas, In this episode I am going to get real with you about my experiences with burnout and how I healed.  I recently graduated from therapy, but at the time was seeing my therapist twice a week.  Each time we met, my therapist would send me home with homework and let me tell you, some of the stuff she had me do felt somewhat ridiculous.  But you know what?  They freaking helped and were...

Hey Busy Mamas! Have you ever wondered why you can't lose weight or why you are at a plateau in weight loss?  Did you know that the human body has over 50 known hormones at play in our systems?  Hormones are chemical messages to our cells and organs that tell them what to do.  If our hormones are off, things like metabolism, menstrual cycles, appetite/hunger can all be off.  In this episode we are...

Hey Busy Mamas! I am so excited to be bringing another functional wellness podcast to you.  In this episode we are going to be chatting about weight training for beginners.  So many women think that cardio is the best way to lose weight, but recently there has been a lot of talk around increasing muscle mass and fat loss.  Being an exercise physiologist, weight training is something I have recomme...

Hey Busy Mama's! In today's episode we are going to talk about how to stay healthy over the holidays!  This year might be the most challenging with the "tripledemic" looming in the near future.  I have already had many students test positive for the flu, RSV and COVID, so what the heck do we do?  Let's talk about supporting a healthy immune system, supplements for the immune system, and what to do...

Hey Busy Mamas, In today's episode we are going to be talking about the wintertime blues and how to avoid them.  If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder, like I do, this podcast might help shift your mindset, give you all natural supports suggestions and encourage you that winter can be something you look forward to.  Join me as I share my best tips for feeling better through the winter, an...

Hey Busy Mamas! First, Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for joining me today!  The holidays are upon us and I'm not sure about you, but I'm wishing for a season of peace and contentment.  The last few years have been rough mentally and emotionally and we could all use a time of rest and to fill our cups back up.  If you're like me, you may find the holidays to be challenging because you feel the p...

Hey Busy Mamas, The holidays are upon us and we could all use a little support and a bunch of reminders during this wonderful season of overwhelm.  During this episode we chat about holiday budgets, ways to save money, decorating on a dime and other ways to spend less and have more.  We don't have to allow commercials, Christmas lists and Mom guilt push us into deep debt.  Shifting our mindset in...

Hey Mama!  The holidays are upon us and I have a feeling we could all use a few reminders and a bunch of support to navigate the next few weeks in a healthy way, emotionally, physically and spiritually. In this series, we are going to tackle some of your holiday hot buttons!  We are going to chat about food, family, finances, feelings of overwhelm, and finishing up at the end of the year feeling a...

As a busy Mama, it's important to implement self-care into the spaces of your day to prevent burn out.  One thing my therapist told me over and over again was when stress was high, self-care needed to increase significantly.  Even if you aren't in crisis mode, we are all living in an age of chronic stress.  Creating and using a happy morning routine can reduce your overall stress levels and help t...

You've been eating healthy, exercising, and fasting, but the scale isn't moving for you!  Maybe you're noticing fatigue, bloating and brain fog, but not sure where it's coming from.  Hey Mama!  During this episode, we are going to be talking about environmental toxins and how they may be affecting our waistlines.  I will also share my story with toxins and their affect on my menstrual cycle, as we...

The world of vitamins and minerals is completing confusing, leaving us busy Moms with lots of questions.  Should I be taking a supplement?  Which ones do I buy?  Are they worth the money?  These are all questions that we ask ourselves, as we are live off a very tight budget right now.  During this episode, we will answer these questions.  I will also give you my top supplement suggestions for busy...

So many woman are confused about what they should be eating or what diet they should be on?  Keto, Paleo, Pegan, South Beach, etc and it can really confusing.  When I work with busy Mamas, we generally start with an elimination diet like the Whole30 to get a sense of what works for their body.  In this podcast, I am going to give you a crash course on this elimination diet and some tips to be succ...

Join me for episode one where I share with you my journey from childhood to living the life of a busy burned-out Mama...how I went from overwhelmed and overweight with major depression to healthy and healed.  I'll also share with you hope that you can heal, too!  Through this podcast, I'll help and guide busy mamas to identify their wellness challenges and use holistic health hacks to heal.  Join...