The Wellness Witch Podcast

What is the connection between gut health and skin health? Clinical nutritionist Jennifer Fugo talks about beating chronic skin problems and unending gut challenges by discovering missing pieces and creating doable integrative plans. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode129 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Skin challenges and how they are...

What exactly is the fertility awareness method? Do you still find it confusing to track your cycle? Understand your cycle better and dive into all things vagina health with certified fertility awareness educator and holistic reproductive health practitioner Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode128 . Topics Discussed in...

How can you optimize and support PCOS through nutrition? In this episode, I dish out some strategies that will help you deal with not just PCOS but any hormonal balance at the end of the day. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode127 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Nutritional strategies to optimize and support PCOS Preparing yourself ment...

How do you bounce back from getting diagnosed with breast cancer three times? Founder of CanPrev Tanya Salituro shares her inspiring story of healing from breast cancer and how she started her company. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode126 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Tanya’s journey of surviving breast cancer The factors that might...

How much do you know about PCOS? In this episode, I’m going to break it down to help you get a better understanding of the four different types of PCOS and talk about the symptoms that are often associated with them. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode125 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: What is PCOS What causes PCOS The 4 types of PCOS...

Can you control aging? Michele Drielick has made it her mission to change the way women age. She shares her positive and encouraging message that while getting older is merely the passage of time, aging is something all women can control with the right information. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode124 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: M...

How do you navigate life’s many curve balls? Josephine Atluri shares her insights and how she’s become an expert at meditation and overcoming adversity through her unique fertility journey. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode123 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Josephine’s journey through IVF and surrogacy Strategies that women can imple...

How did Alitura Naturals come about? Former division one athlete, model, and actor turned entrepreneur Andy Hnilo shares how he ended up founding this amazing company after a life-threatening accident put his career on hold. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode122 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: What propelled Andy to start Alitura Natur...

Welcome to another Q&A episode! This time I’m going to answer your questions about using the copper IUD, whether it’s safe to eat phytochemicals, what strategies you can implement to deal with period pain, and more. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode121 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why the copper IUD is safe Some of the side eff...

Are you curious about what it took to get Holistic Wellness off the ground? Tune in as I share what went on behind the scenes and how I’ve grown my business to what it is today. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode120 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Why I decided to go to nutrition school The challenge of getting clients Finding my niche...

What are some of the things that you don’t realize are impacting your stress? Learn more about the not-so-obvious things in your day-to-day life that impact your hormones and adrenal health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode119 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Secret stressors: Blood sugar swings Inadequate protein Oxidative stress Inf...

Would you ever consider doing the carnivore diet? Certified nutrition consultant and owner of the popular Keto blog, Grass Fed Girl, Caitlin Weeks talks about why we should think about doing the carnivore diet and puts us up to the challenge. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode118 Topics Discussed in this Episode: The carnivore diet and its...

How can you optimize your brain? How does sleep play a role in this? Find out as Dr. Paul Hrkal shares some amazing strategies for optimizing your brain health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode117 Topics Discussed in this Episode: The most important factors for optimizing the brain  The role of sleep, hormones, and the gut in optimizing...

Have you ever used cannabis, CBD, or medicinal mushrooms for healing? Author of The Rebel's Apothecary, certified health coach, and creator of the wellness blog Healthy Crush , Jenny Sansouci talks about the healing magic of these three things. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode116 Topics Discussed in this Episode: The story of Jenny’s...

How can you use your intuition to bring your hormones into balance? Holistic nutritionist and founder of Good Witch Kitchen, Kristen Ciccolini talks about going beyond the food and how you can get off the dieting mentality. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode115 Topics Discussed in this Episode: What it means to connect to your intuition Ho...

Are you wondering what I got in my latest DUTCH results? Dive into the episode with me as I talk about my hormone status, adrenal health, and the results I got from my most recent DUTCH test. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode114 Topics Discussed in this Episode: My 2017 DUTCH results vs my 2020 DUTCH results The strategies I’m going to im...

Are you struggling with environmental allergies? Find out some of the natural ways that you can treat them. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode113 Topics Discussed in this Episode: The link between hormones and histamine intolerance The pollen apocalypse The 411 on histamine Seasonal allergies Some common allergy symptoms and their underlyi...

Do you want to know more about the superfood that not only satisfies hunger but is good for detox, inflammation, energy, and gut health? Catharine Arnston is on the show to talk about spirulina and chlorella, the power couple for health and wellness. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode112 \Topics Discussed in this Episode: What are algae Th...

Are you at that stage in life where you’re starting to see grey hair? How do you go about embracing it? My good friend Nicole Scott is on the show to talk about all that and more! You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode111 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Nicole’s inspiration for the Gorgeous Grey Movement and her book, Get Naked With Your N...

How can we navigate these challenging times and do the work of creating a better world starting with ourselves? Become a guru of your own health and happiness. Listen in as life coach Dr. Laura Hughes shares her thoughts on how we can reclaim our power over our health with the help of essential oils.  You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode110...

Where are you right now in your health journey? If you’re wondering about where I’m at, listen in as I share an update on my healing journey with Hashimoto’s and chat about autoimmunity and thyroid health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode109 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Getting diagnosed with Hashimoto’s What the symptoms of Hashimo...

Are you struggling with any digestive issues that could be affecting your hormones and overall health? Former opera singer turned nutritionist and gut expert Alyssa Labrecque is on the show to talk about beating IBS and other gut issues, and how you can optimize your gut health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode108 Topics Discussed in thi...

What is red light therapy? How does it benefit your hormones and your health overall? Wes Pfiffner is on the show to tell us more about it. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode107 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Red light therapy and its benefits How Joovv started  Photobiomodulation and how it works Research on red light therapy The light...

What does it mean to go keto? How will it affect our hormones and our menopause? Join my conversation with menopause and sexual health expert Dr. Anna Cabeca as we talk about taking care of our bodies and our hormones as we age, and why the keto-green way is great for supporting hormonal health. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode106 . Topi...

Why is it important to drink more water? It’s one of those things that we often overlook. Naturopathic doctor Andrea Maxim is on the show to talk to us about how incredibly important it is and how hyperhydration benefits our hormones among other things. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode105 . Topics Discussed in this Episode: Hyperhydratio...