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Girls Gone WellnessOne Year of GGW: Unhinged, Unfiltered & (Mostly) UneditedWe made it—one whole year of Girls Gone Wellness! In this chaotic, barely edited anniversary episode, we’re spilling everything: our favorite guests, wildest behind-the-scenes moments, most iconic episodes, and the things you definitely weren’t supposed to hear. We’re also giving you a sneak peek into what’s next—new goals, a full rebrand (coming this summer!), and our journey from students to future doctors. Thank you for growing with us—we couldn’t have done it without you Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and mor...2025-05-0556 minGirls Gone WellnessOvercoming the Spiral: Healing Anxiety from the Inside Out with Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken, NDAnxiety is everywhere these days — but what’s really behind it, and what can we actually do to feel better? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken, Naturopathic Doctor, founder of Tranquil Minds, and bestselling author of Create Calm. With over a decade of experience supporting patients through anxiety and mental health challenges, Dr. Katie shares her grounded, compassionate approach to helping us reconnect with inner peace.We cover it all:Why anxiety feels so common today (and why it’s not just "in your head")How anxiety can show up...2025-04-281h 09Girls Gone WellnessHow To Build a Simple & Effective Skincare Routine Without the BS with Co-Host Jeanette Titus, HBScBuilding a skincare routine shouldn't be stressful.If you’ve ever spiraled down a skincare rabbit hole, tried a 10-step routine you saw on TikTok, or felt personally victimized by your bathroom shelf, this episode is for you.In this solo episode, Jeanette is keeping it real about how to build a skincare routine based on your individual skin concerns/ needs, without breaking your budget, and destroying your sanityHere’s what we’re getting into:-The no-BS skincare basics you actually need (spoiler: it’s not 12 steps)- What to use in...2025-04-1443 minGirls Gone WellnessThis Episode Could Help Save Your Life: Talking Cancer Prevention with Dr. Ashley Chauvin, NDThis week on Girls Gone Wellness, we’re joined by Dr. Ashley Chauvin, ND, a certified menopause practitioner with years of experience supporting cancer survivors and navigating the hormonal shifts that come with treatment and aging. After a powerful first episode on breast cancer prevention, she’s back to help us dig deeper into what really impacts cancer risk.From metabolic health to environmental exposures, birth control to hormone replacement therapy, we’re asking the questions you’ve seen all over your FYP. Are seed oils carcinogenic? Does sugar feed cancer? Should you be fasting...2025-04-071h 13Girls Gone WellnessHot Girls Lift Weights: Losing Fat and Building Muscle with Dr. Nastasia Irons, NDWe all know the scale doesn’t tell the full story, so why are we still chasing a shrinking number instead of a stronger body? In today’s episode, we’re talking all about body recomposition: the science (and art) of losing fat while building lean muscle.We’re joined by Dr. Nastasia Irons, ND, a naturopathic doctor with a passion for women’s health, hormonal balance, and fitness. With over a decade of clinical experience and a background as a competitive dancer and spin instructor, Dr. Irons brings both expert insight and real-life...2025-03-311h 12Girls Gone WellnessTikTok Told You WHAT About Birth Control?! Breaking down BC myths with Dr. Liza Klassen, NDThis week we have a full episode dedicated to birth control. Whether you’re debating on choosing an option that’s right for you, you’re thinking of coming off birth control, or you’re just wondering what’s true and not from the countless myths on this topic online, you’re in the right spot. Today, we’re excited to have Dr. Liza Klassen, a Fertility-Focused Naturopathic Doctor from Vancouver, BC to discuss this. Dr. Klassen combines both the medical and emotional aspects of fertility, working closely with reproductive endocrinologists to provide the best care for her patients. She specializes...2025-03-241h 05Girls Gone WellnessBeyond weight loss: Redefining fitness with weight-neutral strength coach Mark BreedonIn today’s episode of Girls Gone Wellness, we’re joined by Mark, a weight-neutral strength coach, personal trainer, and nutritionist, who is changing the narrative around fitness. Mark’s refreshing approach to strength training moves beyond the number on the scale, focusing on health, self-confidence, and becoming stronger in mind and body.This conversation highlights the numerous benefits of weight training that go beyond aesthetics, such as improved bone density, metabolism, energy, and stress management. We dive into how to build confidence in the gym, the differences between home workouts and gym workou...2025-03-171h 18Girls Gone WellnessPainful Sex? You're Not Broken with Keri Martin Vrbanac, PTPainful sex is something so many women experience, yet it's often brushed off as "just the way it is." Spoiler: it’s not—and you don’t have to just deal with it. That’s exactly why we’re dedicating this episode to breaking the stigma, debunking the biggest myths, and giving you real, evidence-based answers.We’re bringing back Keri Martin Vrbanac, a Registered Physiotherapist and Pelvic Floor Expert, to dive deep into why sex can be painful—from stress and trauma to underlying physical conditions—and, most importantly, what you can do about it.If you’ve ever...2025-03-101h 13Girls Gone WellnessNo More Bad Hair Days: Reversing Hair Loss with Dr. Brennan Dedecker, NDWelcome back to another episode of Girls Gone Wellness! We’re thrilled to have Dr. Brennan Dedecker, ND back on the podcast for a deep dive into one of the most frustrating wellness concerns, hair loss. Whether you're noticing extra shedding, dealing with thinning hair, or struggling with regrowth, this episode is packed with answers.In this episode, we’re covering:The different types of hair loss and their root causesLab tests to considerThe role of diet in hair growthSupplements that actually work (and ones that don't)Topical treatmentsPharmaceutical optionsAdvanced therapies: PRP, micr...2025-03-031h 26Girls Gone WellnessBrain Longevity: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline at Any Age with Dr. Pamela Hutchison, NDThis week, we’re diving into a topic that affects all of us—our brain health. Whether it’s memory lapses, difficulty focusing, or a family history of dementia, cognitive decline is something we all want to prevent. But with so much misinformation out there, it’s hard to know what actually works.That’s why we’re thrilled to have Dr. Pamela Hutchison, a naturopathic doctor focusing in neurological health, on the podcast. Dr. Pamela has focused her 24-year career on supporting people with neurological and mental health concerns live healthy lives. In this episode, we bre...2025-02-241h 33Girls Gone WellnessProtein Diet Coke, Seamoss Propaganda & Diet Fails: The Internet’s Funniest Nutrition Myths with Shyla Cadogan, RDThis week, we’re joined by the hilarious and incredibly knowledgeable Shyla Cadogan, a Maryland-based media dietitian and food enthusiast known as @healthyshyla on socials. Shyla has built a reputation for breaking down the wildest wellness trends with evidence-based insights, all while keeping it real (and making us laugh).In this episode, we dive into the most viral nutrition trends, from the protein obsession to fiber-packed snacks that may not be doing your gut any favors. We also tackle the biggest myths floating around the internet, like whether flaxseeds are really the same as five birth control pi...2025-02-171h 25Girls Gone WellnessWeight loss after 40: why it feels harder and what to do about it with Dr. Andrea Gri, NDThis week we have the wonderful Dr. Andrea Gri, a naturopathic doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and past personal trainer. She is passionate about helping women navigate their hormones, lose weight, and feel like that better version of themselves again.We focused this episode on body composition, weight loss, and building muscle for women over 40, but even if you are under 40, this information is still very relevant to your health and your future health as well. In this episode we focused on:-The importance of building muscle and maintaining muscle, especially for those over the a...2025-02-1058 minGirls 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 28Girls Gone WellnessCramps, Cravings, & Crying in Parking Lots: Managing PMS & PMDD with Dr. Keara Taylor, NDOver 90% of women in Canada deal with at least one symptom of PMS, and for some, this can be extremely debilitating. PMDD, which is a more severe form of PMS, effects between 4-9% of the Canadian population.Dealing with PMS is often dismissed as being ‘normal’ and we are often told just to suck it up. But, the truth is while some of these symptoms may be common, they are not normal and you shouldn't have to miss work, school, or other social obligations for 1-2 weeks because you are in pain or uncomfortable. The good news is...2025-01-271h 00Girls Gone WellnessWhen Your Immune System Goes Wonky: Simplifying Autoimmune Disease With Dr. Alison Danby, NDThis week on Girls Gone Wellness, we’re joined by the incredible Dr. Alison Danby, a naturopathic doctor with over 17 years of experience. Dr. Danby is the founder of The Autoimmune Academy and The Autoimmune Integrative Clinic, and she’s also the host of the Autoimmune Simplified podcast. She’s a passionate educator and international speaker dedicated to empowering patients and practitioners alike to rethink how autoimmune conditions are understood and treated.In this episode, we cover:What an autoimmune process is and what’s happening in the body.Common autoimmune markers like ANA and next...2025-01-201h 23Girls Gone WellnessThis Is How You Sleep Better with Dr. Leigha Saunders, NDThis episode is all on sleep. We talk about sleep in probably majority of our episodes but we thought it deserved its own episode because it is so important and so many people struggle with sleep issues. You’ll see the importance of it as you listen to the episode, but the bottom line is, if you’re not sleeping, you’re not going to be able to move the needle on your health.Today we have Dr. Leigha Saunders, a Naturopathic doctor based in Ontario to help break all this down. Turning her post-partum sleep deprivation into an...2025-01-131h 22Girls Gone WellnessDitch the Diet & Get Real Weight Loss Results in 2025 with Dr. Andrea D'Angelo, ND & Nurse Practitioner Jenny CoffeyWelcome back to another episode of GIRLS GONE WELLNESS, and Happy New Year! To start the new year off right, we have an special episode featuring not one, but two amazing guests! We’re joined by Dr. Andrea D’Angelo, a Naturopathic Doctor, and Nurse Practitioner Jenny Coffey, co-owners of Font Health, an integrative weight loss clinic in Niagara, Ontario. This conversation is truly one-of-a-kind as we dive into weight loss from both a naturopathic and medical perspective, discussing nutrition, lifestyle tweaks, and the integration of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.This episode is all about...2025-01-061h 16Girls Gone WellnessGLP-1, Ozempic & Reaching Your Weight Loss Goals in 2025 with Dr. Michelle Pearlman, MDOn this weeks episode of Girls Gone Wellness we talk all about the GLP-1 & GLP-1 + GIP agonist medications such as ozempic, wegovy, mounjaro, and zepbound. We have double board certified Gastroenterologist and Obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Michelle Pearlman on to discuss all the nuances of these medications.We talk about:-Dr. Pearlmans approach to weight loss and nutrition using a truly holistic approach with exercise, diet, and medications-Her unique approach to weight loss as a gastroenterologist-The nitty gritty about these mediations: their use, side effects and how they actually should be and...2024-12-161h 08Girls Gone WellnessHave your Cake and Eat It Too: Here's What Healthy Eating Really Looks Like with Dr. Erin Ley, NDOn today's episode of GGW, we have Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Erin Ley, debunking all the nutrition myths you grew up believing (plus, the one's on tiktok that you are still genuinely wondering about) and providing us with real solutions to actually building a "healthy" diet, and creating strong dietary habits that help us meet our nutritional requirements and improve our overall health. Dr. Erin is a Naturopathic Doctor who uses nutrition and concepts of nonrestrictive and intuitive eating as a backbone modality to support women from PMS through to menopause. Many patients are overwhelmed and confused about n...2024-12-091h 19Girls Gone WellnessEat Less, Move More & Other PCOS Myths with Dr. Alison Gottschalk, NDPCOS affects an estimated 5-18% of reproductive age women.With this, PCOS is talked about a lot online which is great, but also comes with unsolicited 'advice' and sometimes just straight up misinformation. We have Dr. Alison on the podcast this week to help debunk these myths and let you know what you can start doing today to help your PCOS without the hassle and stress.We discuss:Signs and symptoms of PCOSWhat lab work actually matters, and what ones you can skipHow to loose weight in PCOSWhat...2024-12-021h 09Girls Gone WellnessSkip the Detox: Here's How to Actually Reverse Fatty Liver with Andy De Santis, RD MPH 1 in 3 people have fatty liver disease. In today’s episode, we’re joined by registered dietitian Andy DeSantis to dive deep into liver health, with a special focus on fatty liver disease—a growing epidemic that demands attention. Andy is a private practice dietitian, 11-time published author, and a social media sensation known for making evidence-based nutrition advice accessible and engaging. Over the years, he’s focused his expertise on helping people understand and combat fatty liver disease through nutrition and lifestyle changes.Here's what we covered in the episode: how to test for fa...2024-11-251h 07Girls Gone WellnessAre you Pooping Everyday? with Dr. Whitney Baxter, NDIn this episode of GGW, we give you all the tools to make sure that you will poop everyday! This episode is for those who struggle with constipation, bloating, or any other gut issues. We discuss:What constipation is and the root causes of it (some would surprise you!)Leaky gutFood sensitivity tests and gut microbiome testsTangible ways to help keep things moving (diet, lifestyle, supplements)& so much more!Connect with Dr. Baxter below:Instagram: @drwhitneybaxterWebsite: www.drwhitneybaxter.com2024-11-181h 03Girls Gone WellnessNeuro-Nutrition Can Help your Brain & Body Heal from Trauma with Timothy Frie, DHS(c), MS, CNETW: this episode deals with various forms of trauma and may be triggering to some listeners. In this episode, we speak to Timothy Frie (Nutritionfortrauma on IG) about how we can heal our brain and bodies from trauma, grief, and burnout using nutrition. This episode gives insights into human behavior, mindset, habits, and how these play into our nutrition choices, especially when we are healing from grief or trauma.We talk about:-How unresolved grief, trauma and burnout can cause neurobiological changes that lead to illness-How nutrition...2024-11-111h 47Girls Gone WellnessNo, That's Not Normal. Answers to all Your Pelvic Health Questions with Dr. Dolores Fernandez, NDIn this weeks episode of Girls Gone Wellness, we sit down with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Dolores Fernandez, ND to talk all about pelvic health. We cover a variety of topics including:-What conditions may be the cause of painful s*x and what you can do about this-Lichen sclerosis-Changes to pelvic health during perimenopause and menopause-Recurrent UTI's and how to prevent these -Personal care products, lubricants & what to look for in these& So much more!We also have a super exciting offer for you! Head to w...2024-11-041h 03Girls Gone Wellness5 Tips to Prevent and Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with Co-host Victoria GaspariniTodays episode is all about beating the winter blues. Co-host, Victoria, shares her personal struggle with seasonal depression and her top, evidence-based strategies that she uses to keep her symptoms at bay and help her thrive through the colder months. If you are someone who struggles with seasonal depression, or just feel like your mood, motivation and energy takes a hit in the winter time - this is an episode you don't want to miss. You can follow Victoria on instagram hereDon't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast...2024-10-2842 minGirls Gone WellnessWhat to Expect When You're Expecting (and After!) With Dr. Annaleeza Caputi, NDOn today’s episode of GGW, we had Dr. Annaleeza Caputi, ND on the pod for the second time, to chat with us about what to expect when you’re expecting (and after!). We chatted about:What to expect from each trimester (the good, bad and potentially the ugly)How we support mental health and stress resiliance in pregnancy Diet and pregnancy - do we really need to avoid fish, cheese and caffeine?Labor and birth plans - is a home birth safe? What kind of exercise should we do in pregnancy?Are C section...2024-10-141h 13Girls Gone WellnessLosing Fat While Building Strong Minds and Bodies with Dr. Alisa DiFruscia, NDWelcome back to another episode of GGW. This episode is like no other episode we've had before. Get your notebooks ready because we are about to let you in on the ultimate guide to literally transform your body, your mindset and your life. Our guest this week, Dr. Alisa DiFruscia, ND is a naturopathic doctor and founder of For Her Kind, an online fitness and nutrition coaching program that is next level when it comes to body transformation. Her whole business is about cutting through the noise of overwhelming health advice, providing clear and personalized 1:1 coaching, community...2024-10-071h 02Girls Gone WellnessDebunking Stress Belly, Organic Eats & The Secret Sauce to Weight LossJoin your hosts, Victoria Gasparini and Jeanette Titus, as we dive deep into our myth-debunking series, tackling some of the biggest health and wellness misconceptions out there. In this episode, we share our thoughts on popular functional tests like the DUTCH test for hormones, the GI MAP for gut health, and food sensitivity tests for just about everything? We'll break down where it's worth investing in testing and where you can save your money. Plus, we reveal the real secret to long-lasting weight loss and...2024-09-301h 01Girls Gone WellnessThe Real Reason You Are So Darn Tired With Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, NDOn this weeks episode of GGW, we sat down with Fatigue Fixer and Naturopathic doctor, Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur to chat about why we are all darn tired all the time. Here's what we covered: how do I know if i'm truly fatigued, burned out or simply just exhausted?what the f**k is "adrenal fatigue" and do I need a supplement for it? is my cortisol high, low and does it matter? are naps good or bad for my fatigue? should I exercise if i'm tired? does coffee make you more tired? what causes fatigue and do I ne...2024-09-231h 07Girls Gone WellnessPeriods 101: What Your Health Class Forgot to Mention with Dr. Anne Hussain, NDOn this weeks episode, we have Dr. Anne Hussain, Naturopathic Doctor on the show to help us learn about our periods, the right way. The education around periods is lacking, and a lot of grew up without literacy around this vital component of our health, which lead us to have even more questions are we became adults. We wanted to ask every questions we have had ourselves or heard from all of you about periods, nothing was off limits! We discussed:-What a 'healthy period looks like'-Why its not normal to be in pain d...2024-09-161h 18