The Fix Your Gut Podcast

Fall is here! Time to get back to routine... But what if your routine isn't working for you? If you've got fall health goals, the first place to start setting goals - tiny goals. Getting healthy is all about shifting your mindset and building new habits, and it starts with taking a look at where you are, and where you want to be. Building healthy habits takes time, but setting small, achievable go...

Let's talk post-baby body...weight gain...leakage...things just don't feel right. It's common, but it's not "normal" - you don't have to suffer!  Andrea Laver is a personal trainer and core confidence specialist & owner of Goals & Gainz.  She helps women heal their pelvic floor and get strong and confident! After birthing her second daughter, Andrea developed pelvic organ prolaps...

If you're not sleeping your mental health will suffer. This week on the podcast my friend and registered social worker Meghan Pistchik joins me to discuss how sleep impacts mental health. In this episode, we take a deep dive into: - how sleep directly impacts mental health - what causes insomnia - how to build a better bedtime routine  - how to optimize melatonin levels  - how alcohol af...

It's NOT all in your head - when it comes to whacky hormones & weight gain, burnout is to blame. This week unpacking the science of burnout (aka adrenal fatigue) and why stress isn't "just stress" - it has real physical consequences on our physical and mental health. This episode is for you if you've been to every doctor and specialist and no one seems to be able to help.  I share my burn...

Healthy hormones really do start in your gut. Naturopath Dr. Kristin Spark is not just an amazing naturopath, she's also a friend and mentor. Kristin originally was on track to become a medical doctor, but due to her own experience with menstrual irregularities and her dissatisfaction with Western medicine's offerings, Kristin became interested in naturopathic medicine.  In today's episode Kristin...

This week we're here to inspire, support and lift you up! We could all use some daily inspiration, motivation and joy - that's Christine's mission lately. Go from surviving to thriving with advice from Christine Dainard, the owner and operator of Buzz Tour Company. In this episode we discuss how to: - stay positive and get perspective on our current situation - pivot in your business to provide va...

Movement really is medicine - tune in as Kim Holmes and I share our mental health journeys and how we used movement to optimize our mental wellness. Kim Holmes is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who dabbles in a little bit of everything. She's a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Freelance Writer, Social Media Manager, Podcast Host and a boy Mom to name a few. She loves nothing more than...

Dionne Thomson is a life coach, Mom, artist and recovering people-pleasing perfectionist. Her mission is to help busy women end the battle with their inner critic, confidently make themselves a priority and find authentic happiness. Through her one on one group coaching, women's circles, workshops and events, she uses unique intuitive practices and data-driven strategies to help her clients awaken...

Today I'm joined by Natalie Kohlruss, chartered herbalist and owner of Huron Earth. Natalie is a chartered herbal and local herb grower with a property just outside the Waterloo region. She grows medicinal herbs along with her family, then uses them to create healing teas, tinctures oils and salves.  She is an advocate for empowering yourself to confidently take charge of your own natural hea...

Can't figure out why your gut is a mess? Tune in to find out the top 3 underlying causes of gut issues: stress, medications and diet. Join us in my free Facebook group all about gut health & more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fixyourgutcollective/ #guthealth #gutbrainconnection #microbiome #nutrition #probiotics #dysbiosis #stress #digestivehealth #heartburn

It's time to say no to the holiday madness!  Let's talk holiday boundaries! What do you want your holidays to look like?  You want to feel your best and truly enjoy them, right?  Time to sit down and think about what that really means for you. What are your values?  What would the ideal holiday season look like for you? Alcohol - If you're not a big drinker, say no when you're...

What is sacred space, and how do you create it? Natasha, your modern-day Healer, welcomes you into a world of ceremony and sacred space. Here you are invited to access your intuitive knowing and connect to wisdom from Spirit, guides, and ancestors.   Natasha and I discussed how to create sacred space including some of her favourite tools and rituals and how to use them to set intentions....

Lee-Anne is a yoga guru and the owner of Sekond Skin Society. She opened a yoga studio in Waterloo in 2018 and after 1 year, had surrounding areas asking for expansion. After careful consideration and an open mind, the decision was made to close the studio in order to offer the niche fitness classes in Cambridge, Guelph, Listowel, Hanover and Toronto, as well as Kitchener and Waterloo. January 202...

S.A.D (aka the winter blues) season is upon us! Your mental health matters and you don't have to suffer!  Tune in to learn how you can feel your best this winter.  Join us in my free Facebook group all about gut health & more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fixyourgutcollective/ #mentalhealthjourney #sad #sesonalaffectivedisorder #winterblues #depression #foodmoodconnection #gutbrai...

This week I'm sharing my top tips for boosting your immune system including lifestyle, diet and supplements.  You'll learn about the major role your gut health plays and I'll share the top 3 science-proven supplements to help boost your immune system including medicinal mushrooms!  The Fix Your Gut Formula program - banish bloating & enjoy food again! Join us in my free Facebook grou...

At what point does a glass of wine to relax become a habit? A what point does it become an addiction? Mindy Smith-Bernard is a counsellor with an MSW who specializes in addictions, specifically alcoholism, and it's more common than you think.  Mommy wine culture - it's everywhere - it's on wine glasses and Facebook posts. Mom's brunch? You know the wine will be flowing - it's become normal an...

You've been to all the doctors and specialists and they can't find anything wrong, so they offer you some medications and send you on your way. Every client I've seen with gut issues has had the same disappointing experience - unfortunately, there's little that the health care system can offer people with chronic digestive issues. This was my journey as well - I struggled with gut issues for over...

Do you feel guilty after a piece of cake? Feel out of control around sweets? In this episode, I dive into how we can heal our relationship with food using mindfulness and altering our self-talk.  You'll learn how to stop punishing your body with diets and extreme exercise and start loving yourself healthy with a balanced lifestyle including intuitive eating and movement that makes you feel go...

Whether you've struggled with your weight your whole life, or you're finding it hard to lose that baby weight, this episode is for you! If you've tried EVERY fad diet and cleanse out there and still aren't seeing results, there may be an underlying reason.... In this episode, I share 7 secrets that naturopaths and nutritionists use with their weight loss clients. These are science-based strategies...

Mairin is a local RMT and owner of Pomegranate Grove in Guelph, ON. The first clinic of its kind in the Guelph area, Pomegranate will be a haven for new Moms and Moms-to-be to connect with their bodies. We talk about all things prenatal including hormone changes, self-care, mental health, the safety of pregnancy massage as well as postnatal issues including postpartum depression, the benefits of i...

Are you missing the biggest piece of the puzzle for your health? Mindset affects everything we do - every decision and action we take. Together we're going to break down those barriers so you can finally get somewhere with your health goals!  #guthealth #mindset #gutbrainconnection #healingjourney #nutrition #ibs #foodsensitivities #glutenfree Join us in my free Facebook group all about gut h...

Think healthy lifestyles are expensive? Think again! This episode covers 9 budget-friendly healthy lifestyle hacks from shopping in bulk, farmers markets and meal planning and prepping, these tips will save your wallet and the environment too! #nutrition #guthealth #ibs #glutenfree #celiac #guthealing Join us in my free Facebook group all about gut health & more! https://www.facebook.com/group...

Interview with Dr. Tara Hosie, a chiropractor at Encompass Health & Wellness. Learn how to manage back, neck and jaw pain as well as headaches! Encompass Health & Wellness Join us in my free Facebook group all about gut health & more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fixyourgutcollective/

This week I'm talking about food allergies and special diets...should you go gluten-free? What about keto? Find out all this and more! #glutenfree #guthealth #digestivehealth #foodsensitivities Join us in my free Facebook group all about gut health & more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fixyourgutcollective/

This week I spoke with local yoga therapist Iysha from @iyshawellness about joint health and why movement is so important! #jointpain #jointhealth #arthritis #movement #healingjourney #guthealth #inflammation #yoga Join us in my free Facebook group all about gut health & more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fixyourgutcollective/