The Superwoman Code

It's true.  Women have a higher risk of experiencing burnout before men.  There.  I said it.    Tune into this episode to hear me talk about why this happens, what you can do about it, and why you should care about your burnout tipping points.    Until next week, Superwoman!    ------------------------------- Todays episode is sponsored by the Nova Scotia Government. Today I'm asking you, as part...

When it comes to understanding what's supposed to happen during a PAP smear, why they're important and the science behind HPV there's no better person to chat with than your friendly neighbourhood Medical Doctor, Natasha Harlow.  Dr. Harlow is a family practice doctor in Halifax, NS and she joins on the podcast today to chat all about screening health exams, why we do them, and how she works with...

My goal for 2021 isn't really a goal. It's not a word either.    It's an idea that maybe I should take a little bit of learning from 2020 and go forward with a new idea. A new idea that encompasses less rush and more rhythm, less noise and more calm, less fake and more real, and less fear and more community.    This year, Less Is More.    ------------------------------- Todays episode is sponsored...

Have you ever wondered why, when you were studying for exams, that you always managed to get sick exactl 24-48 hours after your last exam finished? Or why, a few years later now, you manage to get sick after Christmas, Hanukkah, Vacation, March Break, Easter or any holiday/vacation you might choose to take? Our cortisol response and immune levels have a lot to do with it. On today's episode, I'm g...

It's time to pretend that we're getting on a flight and flying across the ocean to Denmark (hi Kristen!) as we dive into the science behind coziness, comfort and the Danish idea of Hygge.  This year, social distancing and lockdowns are making winter a little... isolating. Luckily, we've got some serious science to back us up about how to thrive this winter.  A good book, minimizing screens and all...

When it comes to PR, there is no better person to talk with than Crystal Richard. And when it comes to telling a story that resonates there is no-one I'd rather listen to than her. Ok. I'm a little biased... she's the person who helps me get this message out into the world! Her belief? That every thing you do has to be authentic.  Listen in as she and I discuss authenticity on social media, what b...

What if we got the idea of self care wrong?  What is self care isn't about spa days, and buying candles and cozy robes and a glass of wine? What if self care was supposed to be about time, and contentment, and asking for help, and being paid a fair and living wage?  What if self care wasn't supposed to be something that was whitewashed and purchased? What if it was a fundamental change in how we s...

Do your bowel movements change around your period? Do you experience constipation in the few days before your period, followed by the most amazing diarrhea you've ever experienced the day your period starts?  Period poops are a real thing. And the cause? Prostaglandins, and... your period itself.  Tune in for all the facts you never knew you wanted to know about how your periods affect your bowels...

90% of women have our lives disrupted by menstrual symptoms every month. Taught to believe it's "just part of being a woman," we mask the pain with toxic drugs, alter our hormones with synthetic birth control, or cancel our plans and simply suffer. None of this is normal,   and it ends now. That's the belief behind the company, Elix.  Listen in on our interview with co-founder of Elix, Dr. Nicole...

A business mentor of mine once taught me to make business decisions based off my capacity.  That was four years ago.  Today, I work with my patients to achieve the same goal: to manage their capacity to adapt.  To do this, we have to take into account both external factors, and internal factors for change. We take into account where we are at in our cycles, and we take into account the timeline of...

Can our moods be impacted by our hormones?  Yes. Dramatically so.  From estrogen fluctuations, to pre menstrual syndrome, to premenstrual dysphoric disorder, to yes... just recognizing that you can feel more depressed some times, and more anxious other times. There is research behind this and I dive into how you can support your emotions and your mood by supporting your hormones.  Stay super, Supe...

Are you ready to get in the flow with your flow?  This episode is dedicated to everything heavy, bloody and flowy... yes. Today on the podcast I'm talking about how you can understand if your period is heavy, what a typical flow should look like, and some options to talk with your medical provider about if you're suffering from a heavy flow.  Things we talk about on this episode?  A proper flow sh...

On today's episode, founder of CanPrev Tanya Salituro and I are chatting about the things we have learnt, and what lessons we want to pass on to our daughters.  It seemed like the perfect transition from last weeks episode about Tanya's story to think about what the next generation of women looks like, and how we can raise them to be strong and in touch with their bodies.  In this episode we talk...

When Tanya Salituro faced Cancer for the last time, it was like she had come full circle... for the third time.  This mom of four and founder of CanPrev (one of Canada's leading Nutraceutical companies) had been here before. In fact, she had been here twice before. Knowing that something was off, something wasn't quite right and something had to change.  Today Tanya is sharing her story and we got...

On today's episode of The Superwoman Code, I'm talking about one of my favourite things; building the next generation of super humans.  Or maybe... how to eliminate some of that stress that google gives you once you start looking at prenatals.  I'm diving into the science behind absorption and B vitamins, what "baby-brain" actually means, I explain why not all folates are designed equally (and why...

On today's episode of The Superwoman Code, I'm chatting all about how burnout effects women specifically.  From the effect the HPA Axis has on our digestive system, to our hormones and to our sleep patterns, our body's resiliency capacity can be tested in many different ways. The harder your body has to work to keep things on an even keel, the more likely you are to burn out.  To top it off, I'm s...

Today on the show we are joined by one of my favourite people, and best of friends, Dr. Laura von Hagen, ND. She is a naturopathic doctor in Ontario, and literally walks the walk when it comes to understanding PCOS and fertility.  On this episode we are diving into what it's like to get pregnant with PCOS, questions you should be asking your medical team and what it's like to consider Assisted Rep...

The hallmark sign of PCOS isn't actually what you think it is... it all comes down to blood sugars. 70-90% of women diagnosed with PCOS have something known as insulin resistance.    In this episode, we're talking about what insulin resistance is, how to support your blood sugars, how to avoid reactive hypoglycaemia and how your blood sugars affect your periods. I also give you a few key ideas abo...

Think irregular cycles, heavy bleeding, weird spotting and odd discharge is just the norm? Think again.  PCOS shows itself in a variety of areas, and your menstrual cycle is the one that definitely has the most amount of research behind it. But don't worry, this podcast isn't about how to get pregnant (that one is coming!) it's about how to regulate your cycle so you can not worry about when your...

Episode 2 of our 5-part PCOS mini series is focusing in on some of the most visible parts of PCOS... your skin.    From deep cystic acne, to dark hair growth, to darkening of your skin, to an increase in scar tissue - PCOS likes to throw things seriously out of whack.    And although many topical treatments can manage skin flares, the true power of understanding PCOS comes in understanding what yo...

PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) has some hallmark signs like unwanted hair growth, acne, irregular periods and cysts on your ovaries. But more than just these few symptoms, it is a metabolic syndrome that affects your cholesterol, your blood sugars, your ability to lose weight, your brain fog and your reproductive system.   Many times PCOS isn't diagnosed until after symptoms emerge post birth...

Adrenal Fatigue is a term that is tossed around the functional medicine world, and has been for a long time. But, the science doesn't support it.   What the science does support, however, is burnout.    On today's episode I'm diving into why your symptoms make sense, but adrenal fatigue is the wrong term to use, what you should be using and how to support your health and hormones as you run fast a...

From anxiety, to cravings, to depression, to bloating and hyper hydration - PMS can do a number on our bodies.     In this episode of The Superwoman Code I dive into what the 4 Subtypes of PMS are, how to understand where they're coming from, and what you can start to do to offset them to make your PMS more manageable.     The research on the intricacies of these subtypes is strong - but I'm letti...

It seems only fitting that we relaunch The Superwoman Code with one of the most intense, beautiful and intelligent conversations we have yet to record and share on this platform.  Chris Bobel is a professor, scholar, author and editor who's scholarship lies at the intersection of social movements, gender, health and embodiment, or how feminist thinking becomes feminist doing at the most intimate a...

On today's episode I'm giving you a sneak peek into how I structure my day, and which habits I try to keep at the forefront of my brain. Do I follow these habits every day? No. Definitely not. But the majority of the time I try to incorporate them into my day.    What We Discussed In This Episode: The difference between a routine and a rhythm  The ins and outs of social media  Why green foods are...