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Girls Gone WellnessA Bubble Bath Ain't Gonna Fix This One: Let's Talk Burnout With Dr. Ashley Margeson, NDWe talk a lot about burnout, but do you actually know if you have it?Is it stress? Depression? "Hormonal imbalance"? Or something deeper? In today’s episode, we’re diving into all of it with Dr. Ashley Margeson, a naturopathic doctor who is leading the charge in what she calls a Self-Care Revolution.In this episode, we get into what burnout actually is, how to tell the difference between burnout, depression, and just feeling off, and what you can do about it—from diet and lifestyle shifts to the role of cor...2025-02-031h 28
Career FuelUsing Curiosity to Fuel Success: Dr. Ashley Margeson's Unexpected Path to Preventative HealthToday we are joined by yet another special guest with an incredible career progression, Dr. Ashley Margeson, a naturopathic doctor and co-founder of Cornerstone Naturopathic in Halifax!Jen and Ashley discuss Ashley's career journey, and her mission to lead the self-care revolution. She emphasizes the importance of practical self-care and preventing burnout, which she likens to managing an energy "bank account" with four key cornerstones: sleep, movement, fueling, and connection. Dr. Ashley shares her background in social determinants of health, her time in Ghana, and her unexpected path to naturopathic medicine. She also highlights the need for...2024-11-1139 min
Imposter SistersS2 - Episode 16 - Live Recording with Dr. Ashley MargesonSend us a textWhat do salsa dancing, treading water, traffic lights, banking, and white space have in common? Well... Dr. Ashley and the absolute best analogies imaginable! Dr. Ashley Margeson, a naturopathic doctor with Cornerstone Naturopathic and podcaster at The Superwoman Code, joined us on the mic for our second Imposter Roster live recording and networking event. With over two dozen audience members in attendance (you can hear their muffled laughter at times), Dr. Ash kept the room captivated with her knowledge on women’s health and her ability to make it all understandable. I...2024-04-231h 06
Creative Shop Talk with Wendy Batten185. Avoid Retail Burnout with Guest Expert Dr. Ashley Margeson With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/185/ Show Notes: Retailers take note. If you’ve ever experienced burnout in your home tasks or business, you know it’s something that’s best to manage in its early stages. In Episode 185 of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, Dr. Ashley Margeson joins me for a dynamic discussion about burnout, including what it is, and methods for prevention and recovery. If you are like many of my retailers and have said things like “I love what I do, but…” “I jus...2023-11-2747 min
The People and Culture Success Show11. Building a Burnout Bank Account with Dr Ashley Margeson, NDThe Covid-19 pandemic introduced new stressors that increased everyone’s chances of experiencing burnout. At the beginning of the pandemic many professionals rose to the occasion to adapt and help their employers survive but exhaustion set in as the pandemic loomed on. Men and women also experience burnout differently. In episode 11 of The People and Culture Success Show, host Corina Walsh speaks with Dr. Ashley Margeson, a Naturopathic Doctor who is obsessed with hormones and the role they play in our lives. Dr. Ashley’s clinical practice focuses on burnout recovery and prevention so in this episode she w...2023-03-3159 min
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters CanadaNavigating Burnout on Your Fertility Journey With Dr. Ashley MargesonSend us a textIn this week’s episode, Carolynn Dubé sits down with Dr. Ashley Margeson, a Naturopathic Doctor who is obsessed with hormones and the role they play in our lives. In their discussion, they dive into how burnout plays a role in fertility journeys. Dr. Margeson shares her expertise around where burnout comes from, how to identify it, and how to regulate it.If you’re trying to conceive or have been trying for some time without success, this episode is for you!More About Dr. Ashley Margeson...2023-03-1439 min
Mike and KristenEpisode 47: Naturopathic Doctor, Ashley Margeson Teaches Us How to Optimize Our Energy Bank Accounts and Prevent BurnoutHave you ever identified your energy deposits and withdrawals? Dr. Ashley Margeson of Cornerstone Naturopathic helps us keep our bank accounts in order! She shares the signs and symptoms of burnout, explains how our hormones change with age and how opinion based social media health advice is only confusing our well-being. Dr. Ashley has her own podcast, “The Superwoman Code” where you can hear tips and advice from the experts AND has an upcoming virtual course for all you hard-working entrepreneurs out there.
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The Superwoman Code107: Self Care For New Parents with Ashley CooleyNew baby? No sleep? Feel like you don't know what you're doing? I hear you, and so does our guest on The Superwoman Code today, Ashley Cooley. Ashley is the founder of Birth Baby Sleep, an online and in person support community for new parents. In her work, she helps expectant and growing families learn more about their babies, gain more confidence in their parenting and get as much sleep as they can through it all. Ashley and I had a fantastic conversation about how to build Self Care int...2022-08-3021 min
The Superwoman CodeMaintaining Movement Through Burnout with Tina GayleTwo movement episodes back to back! Last week I had the privilege of talking with Shaina Falcone about how to bring movement back into our lives, and today I am chatting with Fusion Health Spa's Tina Gayle about how to maintain movement when you're in the middle of burnout. Turns out, lots of low-impact and low-intensity exercise is just what Dr. Ashley ordered! This joyous conversation is so thoughtful and easy to have, and I promise it will help you maintain movement without making your burnout worse. You can connect with Tina and Fus...2022-02-2225 min
The Superwoman Code093: Building Adaptability Into Your Life With Nicole LapierreFind the elements of joy in your life and adapt to them. This is one of the many things that Nicole Lapierre and I talked about on today's podcast. We talked about how to create space for yourself, how to support yourself through the unknown, and how to engage with your surroundings to adapt in a positive manner. Nicole's episode is something all of you need to hear. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did while we recorded it. To Connect With Nicole:Shop HOME by Nicole Follow N...2022-01-1829 min
Bringing Up BabyYour Postpartum Hormones with Ashley Margeson, NDSend us a Text Message.I have a bit of a theme going on this month and it’s all about taking care of your Postpartum Self.And for today’s episode, we’re diving deep into your postpartum hormones so you can understand more about what’s to be expected in relation to shifts in your mood or when it might be time to reach out for help.To help us break it all down, I sat down with Dr. Ashley Margeson - co-owner and Naturopathic Doctor at Cornerstone Naturopathic in Tantallon and Yarm...2022-01-1133 min
Bombshell Brunches Podcast062. Miscarriage: What You Need To Know w/ Dr. Ashley Margeson**CONTENT WARNING** - This episode contains information that may be emotionally triggering for some people. We ALWAYS recommend speaking to your emotional, mental and physical healthcare professionals if you have specific questions or concerns. With that said, we hope to shine a safe and kind light on the essential, sensitive topic of miscarriage.This episode is definitely my (Raquelle’s) most vulnerable episode to date. I personally asked Ashley to come on the podcast after having a miscarriage over the summer. And what was crazy to me was the lack of information surrounding it...2021-12-071h 09
Nutrigenomic NationDr. Ashley Margeson, NDDr. Ashley Margeson, ND - Nutrigenomic Nation Podcast with Brian Highfield- Episode 049 Dr. Ashley Margeson, NDThe hot topic everyone is talking about that affects individuals and workplaces is personal and professional burnout. Dr. Ashley Margeson, ND, has a clinical practice focused on Burnout Recovery, Prevention and hormone optimization at her Halifax, Nova Scotia clinic, Cornerstone Naturopathic.She is also the co-founder of Burnout Blueprint, an online course to help busy people recover and prevent burnout. In our conversation, Dr. Ashley talks about the stages of burnout, how to...2021-11-0328 min
The Superwoman CodeBuilding Resilience With Dr. Jenny LiuThe missing piece of the Burnout conversation might just lay with a Canadian Researcher at Ryerson University. Superwomen, meet Dr. Jenny Liu, PhD. On today's episode, Jenny and I talk about the relationship between burnout and resilience, the difference between burnout and resilience, how resilience supports our ability to adapt and handle burnout, and what does it mean to focus on the "process". You heard us, resilience is about a process, and you're about to find out ALL about it. Special thanks to Stefan...2021-10-0545 min
The Superwoman CodeThe Top Foods For Hormonal HealthWelcome to one of my favourite office conversations... how are you fueling your body? Today on the podcast we touch on the trends you should be looking for when it comes to supporting your hormonal health via the food you consume. We talk about fats, nuts and seeds, choline, vegetables (and the ongoing debate of whether you should eat organic - jury is out, btw), and the importance of carbohydrates. If you want to learn how to take these ideas to build your plate check out this episode from 2020 titled "The Only Diet Adv...2021-09-2119 min
She's On Top PodcastHarnessing The Superpower Of Your Hormones For Better Business Results with Dr Ashley Margeson, NDThere is a lot of discussion these days around hormones and most of it is negative. We’re told how to “deal” with our hormones. How our hormones are causing mood swings. How our changing hormones are the source of a lot of misery and discomfort. But what if your hormones were actually your superpower? What if working with your hormones could lead to better success in your career or business? In this podcast we chat with Dr Ashley Margeson, ND who is a naturopathic doctor, an entrepreneur and also has her own weekly podcast called the Superwom...2021-09-1641 minThe Superwoman Code080: Beating Burnout By Redefining "Good" & "Bad"Have you ever noticed that we jump very quickly to the idea that certain foods, movement, and decisions are either "good" or "bad"? And then we get ourselves in a little predicament where we've done everything we're supposed to be doing, but we aren't feeling better? That we maybe did too much, without questioning whether or not we actually felt better? That maybe, just maybe, your health plan shouldn't be defined by what worked for someone else, and instead by what feels and works best for your body? This episode was inspired by Malcolm Gladwell's Re...2021-09-1417 minThe Superwoman Code079: A Fancy Spatula Doesn't Make You A Better Cook (A Less Becomes More Episode)Today on the podcast I'm diving into a Ruthless Decluttering phenomenon (thank you Emily Ley and Mama Marg for the inspiration), and how taking a long, hard look at your inner kitchen junk drawer can help you design a burnout organizational plan that builds you up. Clearly, I'm on a kitchen trend over the last few episodes. But seriously - we all have that drawer in our kitchen where all the stuff goes. And then - instead of going through what we already have, we see the really pretty spatula in Homesense, and even though we...2021-08-3112 minThe Superwoman Code078: Finding Our Turning Point with Priya SamI had so much fun with this episode, y'all! Priya Sam is a former reporter, news anchor and morning show host (you might have seen her co-hosting Your Morning on CTV for a while!) who is out to change the way we tell stories. Fun fact, Priya was the first person to ever interview me on TV! I have MAD respect for this woman. As a news reporter, Priya was all about getting to the bottom of the story, but the stories she loves to tell are about people who had done something extraordinary - wh...2021-08-2436 min
Realistic Habits Podcast with Randa DerksonWhy Rest is NOT a Reward with Dr.Ashley Margeson, N.DToday we're talking about why rest is not a reward and all about burnout with Dr.Ashley Margeson.Full show notes can be found here: How Your Hormones Help Avoid or Reverse Burnout.https://www.ashleymargeson.com/ Harness your hormones hormone optimization guide Follow Ashley on Instagram---Follow Randa on InstagramVisit Randa Nutrition*Randa's Resources:*Fast Track Your Nutrition and Hit Your Goals eBook How to Track Your Food: h...2021-08-1749 minThe Superwoman Code077: This Is Your Brain On BurnoutHave you ever wondered what your brain is like on burnout? From adrenaline cascades, to how long-term stress impacts the amygdala (the fear response part of your brain) and the prefrontal cortex (how you make decisions) - burnout can do a number on your brain. In this episode, I dive into how this happens, and the research behind it. Blix, E., Perski, A., Berglund, H., & Savic, I. (2013). Long-term occupational stress is associated with regional reductions in brain tissue volumes. PloS ONE, 8(6), e64065. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0064065 Golkar, A., Johansson, E., Kasaha...2021-08-1716 minThe Superwoman CodeWhy You Cannot Un-Toast Toast (A Burnout Conversation)If you overtoast your toast, guess what, you can't untoast it. Toast... is toasted. And burnout can do the same thing to your body. There isn't a "cure" for burnout, and there isn't quick fix. But on today's episode I walk you through the two most important things you can be doing to prevent an adrenaline crash. Trust me when I say these are the two most critical things I do in my life to support my own energy. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Our Ask Me Anything is starting in September. A Thursday short...2021-08-1019 min
The Superwoman CodeThe Hat Revolution is FINALLY Here with Ponyback Inc Founder Stacey KellerIf you're like me, you've probably never found a hat that worked with a ponytail, or a bun, or messy and frizzy hair, or the "I totally haven't washed my hair in 3 days-stick it on top of my head-bun". I had literally given up hope on finding a cute hat that fit my hair and my style AND kept me shaded from the sun. Enter Stacey Keller. The founder and creator of the Ponyback Hat. She and her team are literally leading a hat revolution by solving a problem that everyone knew, but no one wa...2021-08-0330 minThe Superwoman Code074: Your Pre-Period Headache, Finally ExplainedWe're diving into one of the big topics of PMS today - pre-period headaches. If you've ever experienced them before, they can be a doozie - from popping a medication, to battling through a migraine, or to just. not. feeling. well. a pre-period headache is not something to be messed with. Or... maybe it is. Today on the podcast, I dive into the two different forms of pre-period headaches. Those caused by the estrogen and progesterone drop before our period (typically referred to as "hormonal headaches") and thos...2021-07-2710 min
The Superwoman Code073: A Coffee Alternative That Finally WorksSuperwomen, if you know me, you know I love my coffee routine beyond all belief. It's my morning rhythym, and the first sip is something I LOVE. And while it has never woken me up (darn fast caffeine metabolizer over here!), it is a flavour I love. So, imagine my excitement when I discovered Sip Herbals coffee alternative. I'm always up for trying something new, but every coffee alternative I've ever tried just.. hasn't worked. So... I attempted to prove myself wrong. And I did. And loved it so much I reached out to...2021-07-2028 minThe Superwoman Code072: How To Build Your Healthcare Board Of GovernorsI love sitting on Boards. But I'm not talking about not-for-profit boards, company boards or university boards (and I've done those..). I'm talking about your health care board. It's my favourite place to be. You should have a team of people built who you can call when you need. And you need to make sure that at least one of them acts as your Navigator. The person who you can make sure is keeping watch on the trend, seeing where things were and where they are now, and how you're meeting your goals. But...2021-07-1317 min
The Reset Breathe Show with Tracey Gairns Brioux/ Fitness/Health/ParentingGuilt, Burnout And How It Affects Our Hormones with Dr. Ashley Margeson, NDIn this episode I talk with Dr. Ashley Margeson, ND and Burnout Support specialist about guilt, how it can contribute to burnout and how not listening to those cues from our body can affect our hormones. What I loved most about this conversation was how Dr. Ashley combines her love of science, facts and data and meshes them with natural healing approaches. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed this conversation. Find Dr. Ashley- @drashleymargeson on instagram or on her website: https://www.ashleymargeson.com2021-07-1246 minThe Superwoman Code071: How To Talk To Your Partner About Burnout with Dr. Ben Connolly, NDWe are joined today by my partner in all things, Ben Connolly, to talk about the elephant in the room when it comes to burnout. Communication. In this episode we dive into why your partner is your best support in your burnout journey, how you canbe a sounding board for your partner, and how knowing your partners goals is integral for this to work. We touch on unpaid labour and how that leads to burnout... and the choices we make in our own life to support each other. The Goods: Full...2021-07-0630 min
The Superwoman CodeCreating Art & Finding Community with Courtney SeniorMesmerizing doesn't even begin to explain what Courtney Senior does with a canvas and paint. She is a Toronto-based artist, marketer by trade, and magician when it comes to making all my 80's neon dreams come true. This is in fact a true statement, one of her pieces hangs in my house and another in the clinic. I have been in love with her work since she found her way into my Instagram Reels, and I became enamoured with who she is as a businesswoman by her open conversations around how she uses art to h...2021-06-2931 min
The Superwoman CodeUsing Emotional Intelligence As A Superpower with Corina WalshCorina Walsh is on a mission to change workplace culture, starting in the middle. What do I mean by that? She leverages emotional intelligence, research and her own story to support companies, teams and managers in creating an environment that increases productivity and employee satisfaction. She is driven by herown vision of helping leaders reach RADICAL levels of engagement in their own companies to unlock RADICAL results. Literally. She makes developing strong management and leadership skills easy with her workshops and trainings. Where to start? https://shiftpd.com/manag...2021-06-2230 min
The Superwoman CodeUsing Your Love Language To Build A Self Care PlanEveryone gives and receives love differently. And I’m not just talking about relationships…I’m talking about self love, too! Your love language can also translate into a self care love language, which helps us avoid burnout. This theory came to me in a patient appointment, and I'm so excited about it. In short, your love language is the way that you receive love the best. There are five love languages: Words of affirmation, physical touch, quality time, gifts, and acts of service. How you receive love best can some into play for self care as...2021-06-1518 minThe Superwoman CodeWhy Work-Life Balance Is A MythHave you ever been asked, how do you do it all? Or maybe you ask people that, either in your head or outloud. If you have, this episode is for you. We tackle the idea of work-life balance. Why it's a myth, and what you can do to integrate your work and your life so that they positively impact each other. Plus, there's a huge takeaway for you at the end of this episode, so that you can start to integrate your work and your life together today, to avoid burnout tomorrow. The Goo...2021-06-0815 min
Wellness Simplified Podcast96: Burnout + Your Hormones with Dr. Ashley Margeson, NDWonder if you are experiencing burnout, and what that means for your hormones and monthly cycle? Then this episode is for you! Dr. Ashley Margeson, ND from Cornerstone Naturopathic is here to tell us all about burnout and how it impacts your hormones and so much more. This is a packed episode friend, so get comfy! Dr. Ashley's links: Instagram: Burnout Blueprint: Book an appointment at2021-06-0458 min
The Superwoman Code066: This Is Your Pandemic Brain on Steroids with Dr. Dayna Lee Baggley, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist - Sponsored by the NS GovernmentAre you forgetting things? Stumbling over your words? Feeling exhausted? Not wanting to do anything but feeling wired all the same? Turns out, your pandemic brain has been firing on all cylinders and this, right now, is the result. It's called languishing, and it's a form of Burnout. Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Dayna Lee Baggley, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist, to discuss exactly why we're feeling how we're feeling and what we can do about it. Plus, she let us in on a little forward information about her 6 week online cou...2021-06-0435 min
The Superwoman CodeWhat We've Learned About Vaccine Preventable Diseases And How We Apply That To COVID-19 with NACI Vice-Chair & NS Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Shelley Deeks, MD - Sponsored by the NS GovernmentWhen you want to understand vaccines, you go straight to the woman in Nova Scotia, if not Canada, who understands their impact the most. Superwoman, I have never cried on a podcast before. I cried at the end of this podcast. It was so real, so human, and so full of empathy that my soul was touched. If there is a time to support women who are doing amazing things, this is it. And Shelley Deeks is the woman. Dr. Shelley Deeks is the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Department of Health an...2021-06-0342 min
The Superwoman CodeOn Exercise, Endorphins & Building a Community Online with Suzi FevensI think Suzi Fevens may be one of my favourite people in the world. She's energetic, charasmatic, sarsastic, witty and obsessed with helping people move their bodies. She is a fitness, Zumba & yoga instructor living in the lovely Annapolis Valley, Canada. Her life revolves around yoga, tea, cats, lattes, her family and reading (not necessarily in that order!) Today on the podcast Suzi and I sat down and talked about her health journey, her passionate commitment to community, and how she is adapting to an online and in person world. You can find Suzi online a...2021-06-0246 min
The Superwoman CodeHow To Talk To Your Doctor About All Your COVID-19 Questions with Dr. Sarah Fraser, MD - Sponsored by the NS GovernmentHave you ever wondered what it's like to have an informed conversation with your medical team about a public health choice? Dr. Sarah Fraser does. She's a family doctor and hospitalist here in Nova Scotia who has been front line on the COVID-19 Ward in Antigonish and Halifax. She thoughtfully gave us some of her time today to help us understand what that has been like, what she has learned, and more importantly to explain what informed consent means. She also breaks down the conversations you should be having with your doctor and me...2021-06-0141 min
The Superwoman CodeAre Your Menstrual Cycles & Your Immune System Linked? Sponsored by the NS GovernmentThe answer is; sort of, we think. Shockingly, this has not been well researched; and as we enter into our Five-Part Covid Wellness Series sponsored by the Nova Scotia Government, we decided it was an important conversation to discuss. The gist of it? Your menstrual cycle responds to changes in your immune system, including your stress reactivity, but it's not necessarily a bad thing. And in response to a vaccine (which we discuss) think of potential menstrual irregularities as a side effect like fever, it’s a sign the immune system is being activated. And in th...2021-05-3124 min
The Superwoman CodeDying To Be A Good Mother with Heather ChauvinDo you feel stuck in a land of labels? “Mom.” “Partner.” “Daughter.” “Business Owner.” You are much more than your labels. You are a sacred human being first and foremost… with dreams, desires, and the divine right to live your life authentically. On your terms. However, it’s easier said than done, right? That’s why Heather Chauvin’s new book, “Dying to Be a Good Mother” is so timely. Heather’s life-changing (and life-threatening) diagnosis with Stage 4 cancer at the young age of 27 was the rock-bottom from which she rebuilt her life. A...2021-05-1847 minThe Superwoman CodeAre You Wired & Tired? Here's How To Fix ItThere is nothing worse than being exhausted throughout the day, only to climb into bed and "bing!" finally find that energy that plagued you all day. It's a second wind, and it's brought to you by an imbalance of your cortisol creation. This is one of the hallmark signs of (longstanding) burnout. Tune in to find out: What the wired but tired feeling is How the wired but tired feeling is caused How to prevent it How to stop it The Goods: Full Shownotes Get On Th...2021-05-1119 min
The Superwoman CodeUnderstanding The Skin & Hormone Connection with Dr. Jen Newell, NDThere is only one woman I will talk to about my skin, face to face, - and she happens to live in Toronto, Ontario ... so it's a bit of a hike. But when I'm having a skin flare, the person I call is Jen Newell. Jen is a Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto, the Co-founder and Healthy Beauty Curator at the Natural Derm Store and magic behind Connected Health And Skin on Queen Street in downtown Toronto. This episode is FILLED with how to test your hormones to understand your skin, why skin mapping isn't really a...2021-05-0433 minThe Superwoman CodeWhy Your Sex Drive Drops When You're Burnt OutIt's time to talk about sex... or at least your bottoming out sex drive. You and I both know that when you're burnt out, exhausted and just in need of not being touched, that you don't want to have sex. Today I'm going to walk you through the actual physiological reason as to why this happens, and how you need to cut yourself some slack as you recover from burnout. Also, I talk about one of my favourite tools for getting you in the mood... and it has to do with a to...2021-04-2712 min
The Superwoman CodeSupporting Your Fertility Journey with Fertility Matters Canada Executive Director, Carolynn DubéOne of the loneliest times in our lives can come during fertility conversations; especially if you are one of the 1 in 6 couples in Canada experiencing infertility. On today's episode, and in a special episode for Infertility Awareness Week (April 18-24, 2021) I'm sitting down with the Executive Director of Fertility Matters Canada, Carolynn Dubé. She and I get into an amazing discussion around information, community and Fertility Matters work to support all potential parents with their fertility. This is a needed conversation for couples experiencing infertility, people in the LGBTQ2S+ community and single people wanting to start a...2021-04-2031 min
The Superwoman CodeProductivity Hacks Using Your HormonesThis is biohacking to the enth degree... using what's already in your body - your hormones. Your hormones are your body's ultimate hack. In this episode, you'll be introduced to how to harness your estrogen, progesterone and, yup, testosterone to support your productivity goals at work, with your personal life and maybe even your side hustle. This is how you work smarter to get sh*t done, not harder. The Goods:Full Shownotes Get On The Clinic Waitlist Subscribe to The Superwoman Code Email List2021-04-1313 min
Bombshell Brunches Podcast027. Biohacking your Hormones: Women’s Secret Productivity Weapon w/ Dr. Ashley MargesonNaturopathic Doctor, Dr. Ashley Margeson kicked it with us in true corky bombshell fashion. We talk naughty drinking, periods, and how hormones are instrumental in helping you maximise your efficiency, productivity and creativity. This episode is jam-packed with the scientifically-backed insights, tips and burnout recovery tools that every badass goal-digger NEEDS TO KNOW. Enter Bombshell20 as a promo code to get 40% off Ashley’s incredible scientifically-backed course, the Burnout Blueprint to start rolling with your best life.http://www.burnoutblueprint.com/ About Dr. Ashley Marg...2021-04-061h 07
The Superwoman CodeDo Your Hormones Make You Gain Weight? With Dr. Jordan Robertson, NDAre your hormones making you gain weight? Meet one of the woman who inspires me every day. Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Jordan Robertson. She is one of the leading Naturopathic Doctors in the country, she is a research nerd, she HATES cauliflower rice, and she pushes me to do better every day. She also understand hormones in a way that makes me want to do better. Today's episode of The Superwoman Code dives into Jordan's brain - and whether there is a connection between your hormones and your weight? Tune in. You might be s...2021-03-3032 min
The Superwoman Code054: The Weight & Stress Conversation You've Always Needed To HearOne of the most common conversations I have in my office is around the connection between stress and weight. It's a conversation that soooooo many of my patients tip-toe around. In a whisper voice saying, "oh, and I think I've gained some weight..." Weight changes are an important part of the conversation - especially when you haven't changed anything else in your life. And most of the time, when it comes to weight, food and exercise aren't a major part of the conversation. It's too simple to say "Eat Better" and "Ex...2021-03-2319 min
The Superwoman CodeThe Burnout Epidemic with Jennifer MossToday on this episode of The Superwoman Code, we are joined by Jennifer Moss. She is a published author, speaker, start-up cofounder and Harvard Business Review author who is just as obsessed with understanding burnout as Dr. Ashley is. This conversation is one for the history books. In this episode, Jennifer and Dr. Ashley dive into why burnout is so misunderstood, the role that your companies and organizations need to be playing (hint, it's not about lunch time yoga or downloading that CALM app) and how women are leaving the work force in record numbers at...2021-03-1641 min
The Superwoman CodeHow To Support Your Cortisol During BurnoutIt's easy to talk about supporting your body when you're feeling good. But what about what happens when you're in the middle of burnout, when you don't want to get out of bed, when you're exhausted and mood swingy and blah? Today's episode is built just for that. The simple tools and techniques you can use to support yourself when you're in the middle of burnout. So that you can bounce back better. The Goods:Full Shownotes Get On The Clinic Waitlist Subscribe to The Superwoman Code Email List Foll...2021-03-0920 min
The Superwoman CodeHow To Engage With Joy - The Birthday EpisodeThe birthday episode is something I always look forward to, but this year was different. This episode was hard to record, because a week after last year's birthday episode the whole world... you know... went into lockdown. So, when it comes to thinking about where growth has been and what lessons I have learnt; let's just say my 30's have been a little rough. Or maybe they haven't. There was a lot of grief that came up as I recorded this episode, but there was also a new theory I'm working on...2021-03-0414 min
The Superwoman CodeHow To Cycle Sync Your Self CareI believe that good self-care is preventative in nature, just like good health care. Today on the podcast, I'm walking you through how you can sync your self care to different parts of your hormonal cycle. From how you can optimize your exercise and nutrition in your highly energetic follicular phase, to how you can support the huge hormonal fluctuations that come with your luteal phase. Turns out, you should exercise, sleep, eat and practice self care differently depending on where your hormones are at. Tune in to find out how. Our...2021-02-2316 minThe Superwoman CodeThe Importance Of Good Sleep with Lindsay LewisHow important is sleep? It's one of the most common areas my patients and I dive into in our appointments. If you're not sleeping, you're not recovering. But... what happens when there are external events impacting your ability to sleep well? Like... kids waking up? Today on the podcast I sit down with Certified Sleep Consultant, Lindsay Lewis, to discuss sleep patterns in kids, why building a sleep routine is SO critical for developing good sleep habits and what we as adults can do to support our own sleep...2021-02-1633 min
The Superwoman CodeHow To Juggle It All & Not Burn OutIf there's anything I've learnt from literally treating thousands of women for burnout it's that the women who are "doing it all" are really good at setting boundaries, and knowing which balls will bounce when you drop them, and which ones will break. Today on the podcast I'm talking about balls... the kind we juggle. Tune in to learn more about one of the ways I've structured my life to support my health... and yours. But, just so we're both on the same page... no body can actually do it all. PS - Thi...2021-02-0911 min
The Superwoman CodeHow Burnout Destroys Your MotivationThis episode should also probably be titled "how to find motivation when you're totally burnt out without burning yourself out more". As we jump into this episode I'm chatting all about the sciencey stuff - like cortisol, adrenaline and your cortisol awakening response, and some really important theories around structuring your day. These theories include the knowledge behind decision fatigue, the victim triangle versus the circle of self-responsibility, and why you need to know where your compass is pointing. Plus, a few key points if you ever want to learn how to sail. 2021-02-0222 min
The Superwoman CodeHow Your Hormones Affect Your ThyroidOne of the first things that gets tested when we feel tired, off, anxious, overwhelmed or feel like our hormones are out of balance we always like to look at the thyroid. When it comes to the thyroid, we use your thyroid as a canary in the coal mine when it comes to your hormones. Why? Because your thyroid responds to the environment in your body. Today's episode is all about your thyroid. How you should be testing for it, what an optimal range should look like and why your thyroid can...2021-01-2628 min
The Superwoman CodeWhy Women Get Burnt Out Before MenIt'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 of our team of 971,000, to work to slow the spread of COVID-19. Online self-assessments are available...2021-01-1917 min
The Superwoman CodeWhen Was The Last Time You Had a PAP Done? With Dr. Natasha Harlow, MDWhen 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 the women in her office to support their health. Thanks for joining us on the podcast Dr. H! ------------------------------- Todays episode is spo...2021-01-1236 min
The Superwoman CodeLess Is MoreMy 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 by the Nova Scotia Government. Today I'm asking you, as part of our team of 971,000, to work t...2021-01-0515 min
The Superwoman CodeWhy Do I Always Get Sick On Vacation?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 going to explain to you how our stress response impacts our immune system, and how chronic stress versus acute stress are at play in...2020-12-1521 min
The Superwoman CodePut A Little Hygge In It - The Mental Health Tips Episode of 2020It'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 the throw blankets that Chapters Indigo has in stock aren't exactly the base of Hygge, but they can help. This episode, though, is dedicated to...2020-12-0822 min
The Superwoman CodeOn Being Authentic On Social Media with Crystal RichardWhen 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 building a brand looks like when you're building it from the heart and how she believes small businesses are t...2020-12-0137 min
The Superwoman CodeThere's a Better Way to Self-CareWhat 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 support our needs? Today, on the podcast, I'm diving into what self care SHOULD mea...2020-11-2417 min
The Superwoman CodePeriod Poops Are A Real ThingDo 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 on this episode. The Goods:Full Shownotes Get On The Clinic Waitlist Subscribe to The Superwoman Code Email List...2020-11-1715 min
The Superwoman CodeFighting to End Period Pain with Dr. Nicole Glathe & Elix90% 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 Glathe (DAOM LAc DiplOM) as she discusses the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine, how Elix takes hormone health to the next level and how to u...2020-11-1027 minThe Superwoman CodeOn Your Capacity To AdaptA 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 what we are trying to achieve. In short, we have to be aware of our body's capacity in...2020-11-0318 min
The Superwoman CodeHow Your Hormones Affect Your MoodCan 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, Superwoman! ---------------------------------- This episode is also the final episode of our Building A Superwoman Miniseries, sponsored by CanPrev Women. If you've ever been to the...2020-10-2732 min
The Superwoman CodeAre Your Periods Heavy? (And What To Do About It)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 should be 6-8tsp of blood Iron Bisglycinate or Heme-Iron to replenish Ginger to slow flow NSAIDs (yup!) to slo...2020-10-2028 min
The Superwoman CodeLessons for Our Daughter with Tanya Salituro, Founder of CanPrevOn 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 about the effect that media has on our self worth, guilt, and what it means to give ourselves permission. It was...2020-10-1356 min
The Superwoman Code032: Cancer Tried To Beat Me Three Times... It Didn't with Tanya Salituro, Founder of CanPrevWhen 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 the chance to dive into how purpose drives us, what it means to trust our bodies and how we can "tune in" to our bodies. ...2020-10-0645 min
The Superwoman CodePrenatals & Preconception Care - Your GuideOn 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 5-MTHFR is the most hilarious and hard thing to say five times fast), I'm chatting about what foods we might want to keep in our fridge, and why not al...2020-09-2920 minThe Superwoman CodeHow Burnout Effects WomenOn 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 sharing some of the research on Rhodiola and Ashwaganda (otherwise known as adaptogens) and their ability to decrease our perceived stress and se...2020-09-2229 min
The Superwoman CodeThe PCOS Mini Series: On Fertility with Dr. Laura von Hagen, NDToday 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 Reproductive Therapies. We also chat about what's going on when it looks like PCOS, but it isn't. You can follow Laura onl...2020-09-1534 min
The Superwoman CodeThe PCOS Mini Series - Balancing Your Blood SugarsThe 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 about nutrition and supplements - but talk to your medical team first, won't you? The Goods:Full Shownotes Book Now Subscribe to T...2020-09-0823 min
The Superwoman CodeThe PCOS Mini Series - Regulating Your CycleThink 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 next period is coming, why your skin is breaking out or why you're just so freaking tired. Your hormones are more than a pregnancy, an...2020-09-0118 min
The Superwoman CodeThe PCOS Mini Series - Acne & Skin ChangesEpisode 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 you can do internally to help support your skin, your hormones and your quality of life. Stay super, woman...2020-08-2520 minThe Superwoman CodeThe PCOS Mini Series - How Do I Know If I Have PCOS?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 control pill or once on an IUD or when attempting to get pregnant, but your hormonal picture is more than just fertility. And for women with PCOS, this podcast series is a must l...2020-08-1824 min
The Superwoman CodeWhy Adrenal Fatigue Doesn't Exist... But Burnout Does.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 and accomplish much. This one is near and dear to my heart. For more information on burno...2020-07-2125 min
The Superwoman CodeThe Four Subtypes of PMS & What They Say About Your HormonesFrom 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 letting you know this episode is in the “grey zone” of research, because there is no defined subtypes of...2020-07-1425 min