The Energy Upgrade Podcast

I am thrilled to have Katherine Evans, founder of Tallu & Co and wellness advocate, joining us for this episode where she shares her inspiring journey of making a massive shift in her life; transitioning from a corporate career to a more intuitive and wellness-oriented business as well as making congruent changes in her health. You can expect to hear about :     - How Katherine disco...

You've heard me talk about the importance of liver detoxification to heal and transform our body many times. But what about its impact on the mind? We don't talk about it as much yet, the more I detox, the more I enjoy this aspect of the process the most. The emotional release that can be achieved and the massive liberation that come from it.     In today's episode, I'll discuss: - How s...

Deciding to start on your health journey takes courage and dedication. It's not an easy road and often requires you to explore the least traveled path.  As high-achieving women we often expect results right away. We want to feel better immediately, get some energy back and shed the pounds...all within our first week. The truth is it doesn't always happen like that. The journey to returning to...

I have been intrigued lately by the work of Anthony Williams, also known as the Medical Medium. He has a popular cleanse called the Original 3:6:9. I'm a student for life, always researching and finding the best solutions available to heal our symptoms and their root causes. Anthony William believes that the liver is at the centre of many "dis-ease" and I do agree with him, hence why I always...

SHOW NOTES Sleep is critical to your health. I know it, you know it, we all know it. But what if, despite all your best efforts, the quality of your sleep just isn't there?  Sometimes, we do everything to improve our sleep: taking supplements, calming our nervous system, etc. Yet - we forget about immediate environment: our bedroom. In today's episode, I'm shedding light on 3 things...

SHOW NOTES When is the last time you took a conscious deep breath? Breathing is a critical function of our health and yet, most of us don't do it well. In this episode, I discuss the importance of going back to basics and utilizing one of our most powerful body function: breathing. You'll learn: - The critical functions of the nose - Signs that you might be mouth breathing - The health cascade tha...

SHOW NOTES When trying to heal ourselves, one often overlooked piece is our thoughts. What is our narrative, the limiting beliefs that are holding us back from honouring our true nature? If you've been feeling stuck despite all your best efforts, perhaps it's time to look under the hood and see what thoughts are hiding in there. And yes, it can get scary under there sometimes! To discuss and debun...

SHOW NOTES Weather is getting warmer, patio season is slowly opening and with that comes the topic of alcohol...a glass of rosé anyone? Today I'm sharing more on my relationship with alcohol and why I personally have decided to pause it.  It happened naturally to be honest. I started my detoxing and healing protocols not putting much thought into whether I would keep drinking or not. I never...

SHOW NOTES Do you struggle with anchoring new wellness routines and rituals? We all do at one point or another! To inspire you to get back on track, I asked my friend Sophie Collins to come and share how she makes her wellness routine a priority, despite being a busy mom, wife, social influencer and entrepreneur. I've had the pleasure of first connecting with Sophie many years ago when we started...

SHOW NOTES You've decided that you were ready to make some changes to your lifestyle but then you wonder: what do I with the rest of my family? Do I bring them onboard with me? Do I do my own thing? In this episode, I'm sharing how I approach our wellness lifestyle with our kids so that I don't feel like it's a burden but rather, our "modus operandi". Balance is important as well as honoring every...

SHOW NOTES In this episode, I answer the question I get the most often: "what do you eat in a day?". Food is the most powerful tool in my toolbox and I use it with intention every single day. If you've been feeling lost as to how to eat, you might enjoy this episode.   Be aware: this is not a conversation on dieting but rather, one highlighting how to nourish our bodies in the most optim...

SHOW NOTES With Spring's energy bubbling up, I wanted to offer 5 mindset shifts to adopt in your life right now. 5 things you should take the time to reflect on at this time of year. 5 aspects of your life that you owe yourself to consider and look into.   In this episode, I'll cover: - What successful people all have in common; - 5 ways to switch gears and enter Spring with a high vibe minds...

SHOW NOTES As I strive to continue becoming the highest version of me, I've lately been reflecting about how I utilize my feminine and masculine energy. The truth is we all hold both and learning when to tap into one or the other is the secret key to overall life optimization, joy and happiness. In this enlightening conversation with Business Coach Marc Longwith, we dive deep into when b...

SHOW NOTES Today I'm sharing the top 3 biohacking tools that I use every single day and that have been a real game changer in my healing and wellness journey. I'm all about accessing a return on investment of both money and time which is why I think you need to know about these hacks! In this episode, I'll cover:   - What is biohacking and the role it plays in your wellness journey - The 3 bi...

SHOW NOTES I'm freshly back from Costa Rica and decided to line this up with my annual parasite cleanse. Parasites are unwanted organisms that live off of us which is why it's important to be aware of them and get rid of them!   In this episode I'll cover: - What are parasites and why they need to come out of the body? - How do we pick-up parasites? - Signs that you may have parasit...

SHOW NOTES In this episode I'm focusing on morning nutrition and the importance of it not only for your digestion but also for your nervous system. Here I'll cover: - Intermittent fasting: is it good? - How morning nutrition helps in calming the nervous system. - The 3 benefits of having a liquid breakfast 1. Get 30% energy back into our bank 2. Address morning dehydration 3. Control your por...

SHOW NOTES This is your opportunity to assess your morning routine and the habits you decide on doing daily. Are you doing them meaningfully or are they automated? Win your morning to win the day. It's about choosing small aligned actions that will compound and create energy for the day ahead.   In this episode, I'll cover the 4 habits I think are worth your time: 1. Water upon waking (also d...

SHOW NOTES Yes, I'm talking about this early on in the season. It is SO critical to healing and having energy. We need to ensure the body's waste is being eliminated daily. This is your lowest hanging fruit. This is the first place we want to look into to help you reclaim your energy. In today's episode, I'll cover: - Our body's drainage pathways and why it absolutely needs constant flow; - 5 tips...

SHOW NOTES If you've been wondering if detoxing is for you, what it is exactly and why we need to support our liver, this episode is for you. While our liver is a natural detoxifying organ that works 24/7, the truth is the toxic environment we now live in, paired with our soils (therefore our food) being depleted of essential micronutrients is putting extra pressure on this critical organ. As a re...

SHOW NOTES In my very first episode, I couldn't help but start with the one question I get the most: "what’s wrong with me, what am I feeling like this?". The truth is I know you're working hard at doing all the right things. Somehow, you're still not getting any better. Let me introduce you to the missing link, something that no health professional had explained to me and what started my healing...

SHOW NOTES In this episode, I answer the famous question: "can I continue having coffee in the morning". If you're a high-achieving woman, you probably love (and depend on) your morning coffee. Here, I'm offering you 3 tips to maximize the benefits and reduce its impact on your stress hormones.  I'll discuss: - The impact of coffee on your nervous system and hormones. - Should you take coffee...

SHOW NOTES In this episode, I go over the 8 signs that our body is trying to get our attention. I explain how our body is always speaking to us. All we have to  do is start listening and stop normalizing symptoms of not feeling like ourselves. In this show we go through the 8 signs that indicate that your body is craving help and support. None of these symptoms are normal and I go into detail...

SHOW NOTES In this trailer, you'll learn more about Vanessa's story and discover what to expect on the weekly episodes of The Energy Upgrade. I'm to help simplify your journey towards reclaiming your energy. You're a high-achieving women with big dreams to chase, but for that, you need your vitality and your drive back. I'll help you, with weekly tips, getting unstuck. I can't wait to share this j...