Mothering. And Gratitude.

Roger and I want to simply say, “thank you”, for the gift that is The Healthy Brain and Body Show. We birthed this baby back in 2017 and we couldn’t have imagined all it would become until it hit toddlerhood. This year was the most INCREDIBLE year yet, and I cannot begin to count the number of deeply…

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Our Baby Turns 3!

I love children. I find them funny and adorable and interesting and wise. They have a way of always being in the present moment that inspires me, and I genuinely enjoy the company of children. As a teen, I was the neighbourhood babysitter that every family wanted to hire. I made a lot of money…

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Hacking Our HEALTH Habits with Dr. Nathalie!

If you have been following me for any length of time now, you will know I am a HUGE fan of Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp and her no-nonsense, “get-it-done” approach to health and wellness. She has put out her most recent book called Hack Your Health Habits which is like a cross between a memoir, a guide…

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Where is “HEALTH” On YOUR List?

I interviewed one of my favourite naturopathic doctors on episode 11 of my talk show, and she shared something that has really stuck with me. Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur shared that whenever a new client comes in to see her, she asks them where “health” falls on their list or priorities. Like, “How important is your…

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Vanilla: What You NEED To Know.

As you know, I traveled back to Mexico this Christmas, and something that is found EVERYWHERE there is “Mexican vanilla”. It is sold in bottles and the purveyors promise that it is the REAL deal with artful labels that state it and ingredients lists that tout only one: pure vanilla. Now, here in Canada, a…

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Where MOST People Fail On Holidays.

We are now over a week into 2019 and I hope that you are already getting excited about this fresh, new year. While I don’t make “resolutions”, I do like a new year to remind me of what I value most: my health. Thing is, our bodies really don’t care what date is showing on…

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REALTalk On Chronic Pain

Last Sunday on REALTalk, we tackled a topic that approximately 20% of the population is dealing with: chronic pain. I really can’t believe the number of people in my own life who have at one time or another lived with chronic pain, and I wanted to spend the hour learning about the bio-psycho-social effects of…

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REALTalk on STRESS.

Last Sunday, I had naturopathic doctor Sarah Vadeboncoeur on the show to talk about the ways stress impacts our lives. If you are secretly wondering if stress is at the root of your health concerns, then you will want to watch this episode where she shared hidden stressors, ways to manage stress, lessons on how…

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Let’s Talk DIGESTION!

What a jam-packed hour that was! In case you missed Sunday’s REALTalk With Sarah, I had my favourite holistic nutritionist, Natasha Villeneuve, on to share her top tips on how we can all improve the complex and amazing bodily system of DIGESTION. I learned a TON, and I know you will walk away with more…

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The Power of a GOOD POOP!

Coming up on Sunday on REALTalk, we are going to be delving DEEP into our digestion. I can’t wait to sit down with my favourite holistic nutritionist, Natasha Villeneuve to explore this complex and fascinating process. For many people, digestion trouble can really interfere with their lives. They eat food, feel bloated, experience gas, tummy…

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