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My FertologyEP 105: Vaginal Dryness Explained: Reasons, Signs, and SolutionsIn this exciting episode, we dive into the intriguing and often overlooked topic of vaginal dryness. Get ready for an open and honest conversation where we fearlessly explore the reasons behind this issue, the common signs to watch out for, and the various solutions available. As an extra spice, we bring in a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective to provide a holistic understanding. Join us as we discuss how vaginal dryness can impact your intimate life and overall well-being. From practical tips like using lubricants and making lifestyle adjustments to exploring TCM remedies, we've got you covered. Whether you're...
2023-11-0838 min
My FertologyEP 68: Natural Frozen Embryo Transfer for IVF - All you need to know (ft. Dr. Ari Baratz)When it comes to having a baby, women dream of IVF and taking hormones…. NEVER. Dr. Tanya and Mary never expected to do IVF but they did and are grateful to have their kids. Being experts in the field of natural medicine, fertility and hormones, they are eager to look for ways to make your IVF process easier.
We turned to Dr Ari Baratz, fertility doctor at Create Fertility Centre in Toronto, to address the following questions to help you make an informed choice around natural versus medicated Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) cycles:
Is freezing em...
2023-02-2334 minMy FertologyEP 63: Weight Loss TipsLosing weight is not straight forward. Today, we look at helpful habits to set you up for successful weight loss beyond what to eat and how much to exercise. We are talking about the many things that get missed about losing weight because you deserve to know. Instead of keeping it a secret, Dr. Tanya and Mary talk about:
* How eating more premenstrually helps weight loss
* How to stop binge eating by filling yourself up emotionally
* How to raise your oxytocin (love hormone) and why it’s important
* Know...
2023-01-1828 minMy FertologyEP 62: Why Can’t I lose Weight No Matter What?Want to lose weight but struggling? It's not just about food and exercise! Learn about the role of hormonal imbalances, nutrition deficiencies, and sleep on weight loss from Dr. Tanya and Mary. Did you know an underactive thyroid and insulin resistance can cause weight gain? Prioritize a healthy hormone balance, adequate sleep, and a balanced diet for a holistic approach to weight loss.
Losing weight is more than food in and exercise out. Dr. Tanya and Mary explore the various reasons why some people struggle to lose weight despite their best efforts. They discuss the role of...
2023-01-1117 minMy FertologyEP 59: All about Egg Donation (ft. Dr. Timea Belej-Rak)This is a must not miss episode where we interview Ob-Gyn Dr. Timea Belej Rak and Mary Wong gets deeply personal for the first time about her own story with egg donation.
Considering egg donation as an option can be scary. Although this is not one's first (or even third option), it is a highly effective pathway for those who need it. More importantly, there is a connection fueled by epigenetics that develops between baby and mom during pregnancy. Even though the baby will not inherit her genetics, the baby is 100% biologically hers. That means mom gets t...
2022-12-2251 minMy FertologyEP 54: Hidden SugarsIt is diabetes awareness month. Halloween has passed and next comes the winter holiday treats abound. Although it's true that having each seasonal holiday to look forward to, improves our quality of lives and how long we will live, we need to find balance in how much of the sugary treats we eat that are associated with these holidays.
Learn…
-How to know if you are at risk of type two diabetes
-What tests can tell you if you have insulin resistance or are at risks for type 2 diabetes, even if y...
2022-11-1632 minMy FertologyEP 45: How IVF affects babies - a new perspectiveWhen it comes to being pregnant, most women stop smoking and drinking alcohol. And when you struggle to have a baby, you can’t help but worry about IVF drugs’ possible negative impacts.
Although, Dr. Garcia dispelled the myth that IVF drugs cause cancer in episode 20, it doesn’t stop the fears surrounding the impacts IVF drugs may have on the health of your unborn child.
Specifically, Dr. Bentov, a fertility doctor, talks about the risks of taking Metformin during pregnancy because it’s commonly prescribed for diabetes and for women with PCOS that undergo fertilit...
2022-09-1411 minMy FertologyEP 44: The Healing Power of Laughter - for fertility and overall healthContagious laughter all started in a park in India. What we’re talking about is Laughter Yoga. Not only does laughing as an exercise release stress, but it’s also a cardio workout and tones the ab muscles better than crunches! Done daily, laughing 10 to 15 minutes a day releases a cocktail of feel good hormones, replenishes oxygen throughout the body, lowers cortisol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and acts as a mild antidepressant. There’s even research showing how laughter increases implantation rates for those undergoing IVF treatments trying to have a baby.
The point is, laughter is healing...
2022-09-0724 minMy FertologyEP 43: Single Motherhood By ChoiceNeed a little inspiration and hope? At 39, Lauren was single and although she had not met the right person, she felt whole and complete and knew that it was the right time to have kids. She wanted to be able to share her love, excitement, and Joie de vivre with a child of her own.
The biggest take away she wanted to share was to tune out negativity and replace it with positivity. She did not dwell on statistics or other people’s journeys and believed anything she wanted was possible with the help of technology and he...
2022-08-3120 minMy FertologyEP 42: Does Vitex (Chaste tree) help Fertility?If you're struggling to have a baby, should you add the herb Vitex (aka Chaste tree) to boost your fertility when there's only so much room in the granny pill box?
There is research to support that Vitex can support hormonal and reproductive health. The results from randomised, controlled trials suggest benefits for Vitex extracts more specifically for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome (aka PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder, low libido and latent hyperprolactinaemia. In some studies and in clinic we see that Vitex can help restore or regulate ovulation in certain cases of amenorrhea (lack of ovulation and...
2022-08-2311 minMy FertologyEP 41: Does DHEA Improve egg quality?Ever find yourself scouring the internet looking for that one thing to increase egg quality and chances of getting pregnant? One fertility supplement that can be easily found is DHEA. The good news is that there’s evidence that DHEA can help improve pregnancy rates, specifically for women with a low ovarian reserve.
According to a review of DHEA research; four of five studies analyzed reported increases in pregnancy rates for patients taking DHEA prior to IVF—in one trial, the pregnancy rate more than doubled. Other study results included higher follicle counts, more eggs retrieved, and lower...
2022-08-1710 minMy FertologyEP 40: Are Prenatals Necessary?Are Prenatals necessary? Maybe… The answer is not set in stone because how and what you eat, your age, reproductive health, and digestive function influences the ability to absorb nutrients. This episode, we talk about how the body requires nutrients crucial for egg (and sperm) quality when trying to conceive and fundamental for proper baby development during pregnancy. For many women, including Dr. Tanya and Mary, this requires taking extra supplements and antioxidants.
Do you take prenatals?
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2022-08-1011 minMy FertologyEP 39: Is Metformin The Fertility Wonder Drug?Have you heard of the commonly prescribed type two diabetes medication called Metformin? It’s originally derived from French Lilac (Galega officinalis), a plant extracted for its medicinal value to treat diabetes employed in Europe since 1927.
At the fertility clinic, Metformin is commonly prescribed for women with PCOS. It can be effective to regulate periods for some, but Dr. Bentov, REI and expert on Metformin use for fertility in women with PCOS, shares how Metformin works, where it came from and the risks. He tells us that “Metformin makes a good engine turn into a bad engine” as it tak...
2022-08-0418 min
My FertologyEP 38: How to have an Orgasmic ChildbirthAs implied, orgasmic childbirth is when a woman experiences an orgasm while she is in labour. Stacy McPherson, doula, pregnancy coach, and gave birth naturally seven times, says it’s REAL and shares the secrets. Instead of fearing labour and delivery, check out this juicy conversation and maybe we can all look forward to childbirth … and finish with a big bang!
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2022-07-2616 minMy FertologyEP 37: Simplify Your Self CareSelf care is a buzz term that gets thrown around a lot. Here’s the thing, self care is essential and a form of self-love. But what does self care even mean? If you think selfcare is selfish or self-indulgent, we invite you to look at it differently. Selfcare is necessary so you can be the best version of yourself which impacts others positively! So, there’s no excuse. Make the time to meditate, get your nails or whatever floats your boat or fills your heart without guilt even if you’re busy as heck… because it’s crucial especially i...
2022-07-2028 minMy FertologyEP 36: Easy Childbirth Pt.1 (ft. Stacy McPherson)Trigger warning:
If the topic of childbirth raises your feathers, please don’t listen or watch this podcast. We invite you to Scroll down for other episodes and come back when you’re ready…but if an orgasmic birth sounds interesting, don’t miss this!
We all want a positive birthing experience but if you’ve had a long road to conceive, the fears and worries don’t go away when you finally get your first positive pregnancy test. They may even amplify because of the anticipatory stress that something can go wrong at any turn.
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2022-07-1336 minMy FertologyEP 35: 4 Health Myths You Should KnowCan taking supplements correct your thyroid to help with weight loss? Check out this episode where we debunk 4 myths so that you can take action now.
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2022-07-0614 minMy FertologyEP 34: Is Natural Thyroid Medication better?Is desiccated thyroid more natural and better than synthroid (levothyroxine) to treat an underactive thyroid?
As a naturopathic doctor with specialized training, Dr. Tanya has been prescribing and monitoring women with hormonal imbalance for over a decade. Because our mission is to boost your mood, your bod and your inner mama spirit with less stress and more joy, we are arming you with knowledge to make the best decision about your hormonal health. We are doing a deep dive into thyroid hormone replacement - what type is best and how often blood work should be done once...
2022-06-2808 minMy FertologyEP 33: Weight gain and fatigue? Consider your ThyroidWhen it comes to fatigue and weight gain, we need to rule out a thyroid problem. Your thyroid can be thrown off depending on the seasons of your life. So, how should you assess it and when should you treat it or can you just leave it and hope for the best?
Instead of taking meds blindly, we want to arm you with information to make the right choice for you. It’s important to look at the clinical lab piece and get the big picture with a full thyroid blood panel beyond the TSH value. If yo...
2022-06-2132 minMy FertologyEP 32: Want More Energy?Does it seem like you’re tired all the time or wonder what normal energy level is? Maybe you’re even feeling a bit anxious.
Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most common reasons why women feel fatigue. That said, it can present itself like you have an underactive thyroid issue. Low iron can even impact your metabolism and affect your ability to lose weight loss! Do we have your attention yet?
If you are looking to improve your mood and energy, this episode is super important and JUICY!
Listen and discover the va...
2022-06-1428 minMy FertologyEP 31: Do you suddenly want a baby more than ever? (ft. Jillian Michaels)Did you ever think that you'd have a life without kids but then your maternal clock kicked in and the next thing you know an insatiable drive to have kids? The drive is there, but then you realize there are technical issues.
When it comes to creating a family, technical issues can arise in many circumstances from blocked fallopian tubes to needing donor eggs or sperm. It can be even more challenging in a same sex relationship. In some countries, they do not allow adoption to gay parents … which is ridiculous but that’s not todays topic. If y...
2022-06-0730 minMy FertologyEP 30: Is Chinese Medicine For You? (ft. Dr. Christina Burns)Even though it may sound woo-woo, Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) precedes Western science by thousands of years. (… which makes it not so woo-woo). In fact, this system of medicine includes different arsenals to approach issues which includes acupuncture, various mind and body practices, Chinese Herbs, Eastern dietary therapy, Tai Chi and Qi Gong. It’s effects on patients both physically and psychologically have been documented for over 3 millenia by TCM physicians making it the longest on-going experiential science.
To see if Chinese medicine is right for you, check out this podcast episode where we are joined by Dr Ch...
2022-05-3029 minMy FertologyEP 29: Understanding Hormones For Your HealthHormones are constantly shifting. Tracking your menstrual cycle is useful on many levels. The more you tune in, the more you learn what’s normal and healthy for you and what’s not. You can even predict your mood, energy level, and behaviour at different phases of your monthly. It may sound crazy but it’s true. Check out what we have to share and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions.
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2022-05-2524 minMy FertologyEP 28: Why Are Reusable Period Products Trending?What type of menstrual protection do you use?
We are sharing our menstrual cycle secrets with you! Really they shouldn’t be secrets since women (with uteruses) spend over 2,000 days or 6.5 years bleeding in a lifetime. What does this mean? Selecting the best quality menstrual protection and understanding your menstrual flow is important which is why we are discussing what a normal cycle looks like and reviewing tampons, pads, reusable pads and cups.
What kind of menstrual protection do you use? What’s your experience? Share in the comments below👇🏻
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2022-05-1718 minMy FertologyEP 27: Abnormal Embryos Make Healthy Babies - Fact or Fiction?EP 27: Abnormal Embryos Make Healthy Babies - Fact or Fiction?
Subtitle What you should know about IVF genetic testing ( PGT-A)
Do you need genetic testing on IVF embryos? It’s difficult enough to embark on an IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization) journey, let alone decide what “add ons'' you need to have to get your baby… faster.
To minimize overwhelm and confusion, we are taking a close look at a recently published article from the NY Times so that you can make an informed choice without regret.
The message, according to the ar...
2022-05-1031 minMy FertologyEP 26: Mothering the Mother Within (with Dr. Susan Fox)EP 26: Mothering the Mother Within (with Dr. Susan Fox)
With the anticipated Mother's Day coming up, this time and many other holidays can be triggering for those who are trying to conceive.
When every waking thought is to fulfill on becoming a mother, the desire to build or expand one's family may feel like it's out of reach. This desire can build up to an energetic level that creates what we call Liver Qi Stagnation, where the creative potential feels suppressed, and we can begin to feel depressed or angry. Then, in the face of...
2022-05-0435 minMy FertologyEP 25: Natural strategies for Menstrual Pain and EndometriosisEP 25: Natural strategies for Menstrual Pain and Endometriosis
“I’ve been in and out of the hospital for the past few weeks dealing with some new challenges,” #Halsey, 27 year old American singer songwriter says on her IG post the other day.
Kudos to her for being brave and sharing publicly about her struggle and the surgery she had for endometriosis. Surgery is certainly a viable option but are there other ways to deal with this painful condition more naturally… before it's too late?
Tune into our latest podcast and find out how to help Endo...
2022-04-2733 minMy FertologyEP 24: Organic or No Organic?EP 24: Organic or No Organic
Do you ever wonder if it’s really necessary to go organic? Is it a farce? Will it make a difference in your health. What fruits and vegetables can I buy that doesn’t have to be organic? Finding reasonably priced Certified organic to lessen pesticide load is possible. Healthy skin longer, younger, liver doesn’t have to work as hard to detoxify so if I do little things to reduce the load of - over the years, consistently over time.
Do you buy the fresh organic that doesn’t look so...
2022-04-1922 minMy FertologyEP 23: TCM PerspectivesEP 23: TCM Perspectives
Have you ever looked at your tongue and wondered what it means? Did you know that you can get a lot of information about your body by looking at your tongue, checking your pulse and menstrual cycle blood?
Are you suffering from menstrual pain and wondering what to do about it? Have you ever wanted to treat your pain before it comes!? Getting a proper western diagnosis can be very helpful but so can getting a Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis using your symptom history, tongue and pulse! Although we can take ibuprofen a...
2022-04-1233 minMy FertologyEP 22: Does Endometriosis Cause Infertility? w/ Dr. Prati SharmaEP 22: Does Endometriosis Cause Infertility? w/ Dr. Prati Sharma
Many women live with endometriosis (Endo) and don’t even know it. Some women with Endo have pain. Some have such debilitating pain, that they can’t even go to school or work when they get their periods… and they just live with it. Then, there are others who don't experience pain at all.
Special guest Dr Prati Sharma, fertility specialist from CREATE fertility ( who we interviewed in episode 15 “Are Prenatal tests wrong”) took the time out of her day to be interviewed after emailing Mary to say we s...
2022-04-0536 minMy FertologyEP 21: Does IVF Cause Early Menopause? w/ Dr. Ari BaratzEP 21: Does IVF Cause Early Menopause? w/ Dr. Ari Baratz
Does IVF put you into early menopause? Hello Magazine led many to believe this to be true when they quoted celebrity Kourtney Kardashian who is currently going through IVF treatments to try to have another baby.
Kourtney said "The medication that they’ve been giving me, put me into menopause. Literally into menopause."
Facing infertility is challenging enough. Worrying about going into menopause prematurely due to IVF, raises unnecessary concerns or fears which might stop you from continuing IVF treatment or you may ta...
2022-03-2932 minMy FertologyEP 20: Fertility Myth Busting w/ Dr. Meivys GarciaEP 20: Fertility Myth Busting w/ Dr. Meivys Garcia
If you haven’t already, go back and listen to Part 1 of this amazing interview on EP 19!
Do Fertility drugs cause cancer or can IVF cause autism or ADHD? These are some of the most common concerns women have when thinking about fertility drugs.
The short answer is NO.
Even though fertility specialist Dr. Garcia knew better, it didn't stop her from doing endless research just to be sure because she had a cancer scare after 5 rounds of IVF. So, we are super pum...
2022-03-2213 minMy FertologyEP 19: A Fertility Doctor's Fertility Story w/ Dr. Meivys GarciaDr. Meivys Garcia thought that she would become a doctor, get married, have kids and look after them .... and life would be that simple. As a fertility doctor, she had NO idea she would become someone that needed fertility help, herself!
In this episode she gets real and shares her truths including the shame she felt, how she kept her difficulties to herself and didn't feel she could share her fertility struggles with her co-workers, people who helped others with fertility issues. The truth is, no one is immune to challenges which includes infertility. Dr. Garcia embraced h...
2022-03-1520 minMy FertologyEP 18: Is S3x Safe During Early Pregnancy?Have you ever wondered (but afraid to ask) if it's safe to have S3X ...
During the two week wait? When you are pregnant? After an IVF transfer?
Whether you are trying to have a baby the good old fashioned way or getting help at the fertility clinic, fears and questions may creep up. At least they did for both Dr. Tanya and Mary even though they are healthcare professionals who have treated over 10,000 women. They know this to be true for most women.... Which is why they are candidly sharing the fears they faced...
2022-03-0821 minMy FertologyEP 17: Should you transfer a Mosaic Embryo?This week Mary Wong and Dr. Tanya Wylde interview Dr. Lorna Marshall, this week we’re going to talk Mosaicism, which is a whole other deep dive conversation! We are super excited because Dr. Marshall has actually done research on it as well! Tune in for these not to be missed conversations with Dr. Lorna Marshall.
Dr. Lorna Marshall is the co-founder and medical director of PNWF and is double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology & infertility as well as obstetrics and gynecology.
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2022-03-0133 minMy FertologyEP 16: Does A Normal Embryo Guarantee A Baby?Pros and cons of Genetic testing With Dr. Lorna Marshall
This week Mary Wong and Dr. Tanya Wilde interview Dr. Lorna Marshall, and we are super excited to do a deep dive into genetic testing, and next week we’re going to talk Mosaicism, which is a whole other deep dive conversation! We are super excited because Dr. Marshall has actually done research on it as well! Tune in for these not to be missed conversations with Dr. Lorna Marshall.
Bio:
Dr. Lorna Marshall is the co-founder and medical director of PNWF and is...
2022-02-2334 minMy FertologyEP 15: Are prenatal tests wrong?EP 15: Are prenatal tests wrong? - A Review of first trimester Screens with fertility doctor Dr. Prati Sharma & genetic counsellor Nikki Logan
When you've been trying to have a baby for a long time and you are finally pregnant ... you can't help but want to know if your baby is healthy.
This episode was born because of a recent New York Times article about genetic testing. To get our facts straight, we interview experts fertility doctor Dr. Prati Sharma & genetic counsellor Nikki Logan who break down the tests available and the pros and cons of e...
2022-02-1541 minMy FertologyEP 13: How to Survive the two week waitEpisode 13: How to Survive the two week wait.
... How to avoid going crazy while you wait
We don't know about you, but when it comes to the two week wait (2ww), it's THE WORST! And let's face it, it really tests your patience especially when a day feels like an eternity.
It doesn't matter how much common sense you have, the 2ww kinda makes you... well ... crazy... at least we'll speak for ourselves.
When we were trying to conceive, Mary would look for breast tenderness (as she'd cop a feel multiple...
2022-02-0123 minMy FertologyEP 10: Finding Happiness – Being With All Your EmotionsMy Fertology EP 10: Finding Happiness – Being With All Your Emotions
Anger is part of the human condition and one that deserves a lot of attention because we don’t like it, we repel away from it and it can be caustic and painful for ourselves and for others if we lash out in anger.
We love to intersect research with the wisdom of medicine that prevailed modern medicine by 1000’s of years. Medical and psychological Research shows that holding onto anger and resentment increases risk for anxiety, depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, ulcers, migraines, backaches, heart...
2021-10-2733 minMy FertologyEP 9: Fill Up Your Cup Pt. 2My Fertology EP 9: Fill Up Your Cup Pt. 2
After polling our patients on topics for our podcast many of you wanted to know what we are doing to stay positive/motivated/inspired through COVID times. Indirectly they were asking, what are we doing to fill up our cups! We answer this question at the end of each of our podcasts but we decided to give you MORE by doing a 2 part series on what this really means, and give you tons of cool/creative ideas to help you also feel more joy/motivated/inspired through COVID times.
2021-10-2623 minMy FertologyEP 8: Fill Up Your Cup Pt. 1My Fertology EP 8: Fill Up Your Cup Pt. 1
After polling our patients on topics for our podcast many of you wanted to know what we are doing to stay positive/motivated/inspired through COVID times. Indirectly they were asking, what are we doing to fill up our cups! We answer this question at the end of each of our podcasts but we decided to give you MORE by doing a 2 part series on what this really means, and give you tons of cool/creative ideas to help you also feel more joy/motivated/inspired through COVID times.
2021-10-2620 minMy FertologyEP 7: Sleep Your Way To SuccessMy Fertology EP 7: Sleep Your Way To Success
You have a million things on your to-do list. You might consider cutting some sleep out of your schedule to get things done, but on this episode, we talk about how that could actually end up slowing you down in the long run. In Sleep Your Way to Success, we talk about how your sleep schedule could be affecting your brain, weight, mood, energy, and more, and Mary uncovers her secret to curing insomnia!
References/Resources
The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington
To...
2021-10-2627 minMy FertologyEP 6: SugarMy Fertology EP 6: Sugar
Today’s episode is all about sugar! One in three people are diabetic. What does that mean for you and what steps can you take to lessen your sugar intake? There are some sneaky foods out there with hidden sugars. Do you know how much sugar you are actually consuming? We spend some time talking about where to look for sugars, how to beat those sugar cravings, and what your body might actually need when you are craving sugar!
To find out more about Tanya or Mary, or listen to all ep...
2021-10-2623 minMy FertologyEP 5: Beauty SleepMy Fertology EP 5: Beauty Sleep
This episode is all about sleep! We talk about how much sleep or rest you need in a 24 hour period and what time you should try to fall asleep by. We also dive into what it means when you consistently wake up at a certain time each night, and what you can do to fix that (the answer might not be what you think)!
References/Resources
Insomnia natural alternative to sleep medications: Theanine, 5 HTP (be sure to consult your health practitioner and see if it’s a right ch...
2021-10-2622 minMy FertologyEP 4: Eating For VitalityMy Fertology EP 4: Eating For Vitality
What’s better for you – white rice or potato? Learning to eat healthier shouldn’t be difficult but for many it can be a little confusing. In this episode, we are going to get clear about healthy food choices. We’ll evaluate the glycemic and insulin index, keto diet, weight loss versus maintenance diets, organic versus non-organic local foods, macronutrients, micronutrients, healthy and unhealthy carbs, balanced meals, and more. Get ready to feed your body with nutritional balance and change your life.
Resources we mentioned:
EWD – Environmental Working Gr...
2021-10-2633 minMy FertologyEP 3: Mindful EatingMy Fertology EP 3: Mindful Eating
We need to eat every day to survive but let’s look beyond what we are eating, to thrive! Explore with us as we look at current eating habits, the art of planning ahead, knowing your why (in eating healthy), and how to be more mindful and satisfied with your food.
In this episode, we cover:
The social pressures of eating unhealthy vs. healthy in social gatherings
Recognizing the psychology of food choices at home, work, and social gatherings
Mindset and your relationship with fo...
2021-10-2631 minMy FertologyEP 2: When to Nourish You (Part 1)My Fertology EP 2: When to Nourish You (Part 1)
In our past episode we covered WHY it’s important, today we are talking about WHEN to nourish you and what does this look like.
We were always taught the first meal of the day is the most important.
Myth or fact? We will unveil the truth about and discuss:
How the food industry has impacted our choices
How sugar impacts fat and metabolism
Where did this concept come from
When the best time is to eat ou...
2021-10-2622 minMy FertologyEP 1: Why it is a Necessity to Nourish You NowMy Fertology EP 1: Why it is a Necessity to Nourish You Now
Nourishment is one of the Pillars of good health. Before we get into specifics about what to nourish you with, it’s fundamental to know why it is important to nourish you.
In this episode, we want to help you identify your Why. Have you ever said to yourself, I should eat better and eat less (or more) but you don’t do it and if you do, it doesn’t last? The truth is, unless you know your “why”, it’s difficult to take acti...
2021-10-2621 min
EMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 52: What's Next? Fertology!Episode 52: What's Next? Fertology!
They say all good things must end, and it's the end of Embrace You First! It is NOT however the end of our podcast, we're just rebranding and changing the focus a little bit.
EYF was designed to help us all be the best we can be, and put the focus on US, during the difficult times of the first wave of the pandemic.
Now that better times are here, we're changing our focus back to helping you GET pregnant and STAY pregnant. We'll share personal stories along the...
2021-08-1816 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 51: From Dreams to Reality, Pt.2 Life lessons from a Guinness Record holder (ft. Michelle Kakade)Episode 51: From Dreams to Reality, Pt.2 Life lessons from a Guinness Record holder (ft. Michelle Kakade)
In part 2 of our chat, we dig deep to see what keeps Michelle motivated when she's injured, on a very long run; what her passions are, and what she did during the lockdown.
Have you ever had a goal but not sure where to start or wonder if you’d ever accomplish it? Or have you ever had fear of failing stop you from pursuing your goal.
Well, we’re going to take you for a ride so t...
2021-08-1023 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 50: From Dreams to Reality, Life lessons from a Guinness Record holder (ft. Michelle Kakade)Episode 50: From Dreams to Reality, Life lessons from a Guinness Record holder (ft. Michelle Kakade)
Have you ever had a goal but not sure where to start or wonder if you’d ever accomplish it? Or have you ever had fear of failing stop you from pursuing your goal.
Well, we’re going to take you for a ride so that you can take action even when you’re not sure if you can do it.
That’s what Michelle Kakade did as she shares how she transformed her identity from being tied to other...
2021-08-0537 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 49: Revolutionizing Weight Loss Strategies (ft. David Bedrick)Episode 49: Revolutionizing Weight Loss Strategies (ft. David Bedrick)
Trauma can lead to shame, which can lead to self-destructive talk and behaviour. David Bedrick is a psychologist that specializes in helping women heal trauma, deal with the self-destructive talk and behaviours, and get their LIVES back!
David’s teachings and therapies offer women a chance to see an alternative to looking at our bodies through a lens that others created, one that values where we are and where we want to go, and REMOVE the shame that many have felt for their entire lives.
WH...
2021-07-271h 00EMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 48: Change Your body, Change Your Life (ft. Paul Walker)Episode 48: Change Your body, Change Your Life (ft. Paul Walker)
Is there room to love ourselves right now and still want to change our bodies? Dr. Tanya and I say yes. Here’s a fact, I’m 5 foot nothing and don’t exactly have a model like figure, like my counterpart Tanya. I feel pretty good about myself. I know what to wear to accentuate my features. That said, I can stand to tighten up around the middle and am currently working on it. Instead of believing that "I want to change my body because I’m not good e...
2021-07-2031 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 47: How To Transform Your Life Pt. 2 (ft. Greg Denning)Episode 47: How To Transform Your Life Pt. 2 (ft. Greg Denning)
In part 2 of our chat with Greg, we further hone in on how he channeled success and why drugs and alcohol WEREN'T for him!
What happens when you find yourself out on your own at 16, and broke? Greg Denning was determined to build an epic life, and then help others do the same. He read voraciously to learn the secrets to success and happiness. Greg is known as ‘the walking antidepressant’, and you’ll see and hear why!
He and his wife Rachel now have...
2021-07-1326 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 46: How To Transform Your Life Pt. 1 (ft. Greg Denning)Episode 46: How To Transform Your Life Pt. 1 (ft. Greg Denning)
What happens when you find yourself out on your own at 16, and broke? Greg Denning was determined to build an epic life, and then help others do the same. He read voraciously to learn the secrets to success and happiness. Greg is known as ‘the walking antidepressant’, and you’ll see and hear why!
He and his wife Rachel now have 7 children and have been traveling around the globe with their family for the last 14 years. They’ve trekked to Everest Base Camp, circled Iceland, ridden horse...
2021-07-0629 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 45 - Should I Take Meds Ever?EP 45 - Should I Take Meds Ever?
What happens if you have tried everything naturally from under the sun and your headache, back pain, urinary discomfort, depressive symptoms or anxiety or whatever that ails you persist? Do you stick it out, keep doing what you are doing and hope that your symptoms will magically go away? Or, do you make an appointment with your doctor and then head straight to the closest pharmacy and get medicated? And if you choose the latter, do you feel guilty or bad about yourself for surrendering to pharmaceutical drugs?
Le...
2021-06-2823 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 44: How your Menstrual Cycle is your Fifth Vital Sign Pt. 2 (ft. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack)WHAT IS A HEALTHY MENSTRUAL CYCLE?
Should we include the menstrual cycles as a vital sign? We say, Kale yeah!
The four main vital signs doctors routinely monitor include body temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure. They indicate the state of a patient’s essential body functions. Your menstrual cycle gives you unparalleled understanding of the incredible connection between your menstrual cycle and your overall health.
Tracking periods can be super helpful for birth control or conception. But it’s way beyond that. Keeping track of your period can tell a story...
2021-06-2219 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 43: How your Menstrual Cycle is your Fifth Vital Sign Pt. 1 (ft. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack)Episode 43: How your Menstrual Cycle is your Fifth Vital Sign Pt. 1
Should we include the menstrual cycle as a vital sign? Kale yeah!
The four main vital signs doctors routinely monitor include body temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure. They indicate the state of a patient’s essential body functions. Your menstrual cycle gives you unparalleled understanding of the incredible connection between your menstrual cycle and your overall health.
Tracking periods can be super helpful for birth control or conception. But it’s way beyond that. Keeping track of your period can te...
2021-06-1524 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 42: How To Improve Your Libido and SƐx lifeEpisode 42: How to improve your libido and sex life
We need to normalize how we think about sex. It's completely natural, yet we have so many communication issues and expectations around it.
Desire changes, and we need to have healthy conversations around it, especially self pleasure.
Intimacy doesn’t mean sex, sex doesn’t mean penetration. There are many ways to be intimate when the desire for sex is not strong, including self pleasure, where perhaps your partner helps or watches.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
How to communicate with your partne...
2021-06-0827 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 41: Challenge, Choice, Change Pt. 2 (ft.with Luis Benitez)Episode 41: Challenge, Choice, Change Pt. 2 (ft.with Luis Benitez)
Luis Benitez has climbed and guided climbers to summit some of Earth’s most imposing peaks including Seven Summits in seven continents numerous times.
He summited Mt. Everest 6 times and in 2001 he led Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind athlete to summit Mt. Everest!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
How his near-death experiences have changed him
How he keeps himself motivated and safe with so many risks
What happened when the Dalai Lama wanted to meet him
What he witnessed in the mountains to the peopl...
2021-06-0133 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 40: Challenge, Choice, Change (ft. Luis Benitez)EP 40: Challenge, Choice, Change (ft. Luis Benitez)
Luis Benitez has climbed and guided climbers to summit some of Earth’s most imposing peaks including Seven Summits in seven continents numerous times.
He summited Mt. Everest 6 times and in 2001 he led Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind athlete to summit Mt. Everest!
He has a saying about Challenge, choice and change that he shares during the podcast. He has also climbed with Len Stanmore, a previous guest on this podcast.
Life is all about making choices, facing change and constantly challenging yourself. Luis kno...
2021-05-2534 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 39: Resting Heart Rate: Your Health & Fitness IndicatorEP 39: Resting Heart Rate: Your Health & Fitness Indicator
Did you know - A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats per minute. But in Chinese medicine we also see that it may not be good to have too low of a heart rate either.
In the west, we look at the rate and rhythm of the pulse as it...
2021-05-1818 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 38: Common Household Chemicals That Affect Your Hormones (ft. Emma Rohmann)EP 38: Common Household Chemicals That Affect Your Hormones (ft. Emma Rohmann)
There is a ton of information – and misinformation – out there when it comes to toxins in the products you use every day. This can make it almost impossible to figure out how to create a healthy home without feeling completely overwhelmed.
Today’s podcast features Pt 2 with Emma Rohmann, an environmental engineer that is going to educate us all on the best ways to reduce toxics/toxins from our bodies and home.
Did you know that dust is full of chemicals? And that v...
2021-05-1123 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 37: How To Reduce Your Toxic Load (ft. Emma Rohmann)Reduce Toxic Chemicals in your home and body without overwhelm
Part 1 - How to reduce your toxic load
There is a ton of information – and misinformation – out there when it comes to toxins in the products you use every day. This can make it almost impossible to figure out how to create a healthy home without feeling completely overwhelmed.
Today’s podcast features Emma Rohmann, an environmental engineer that is going to educate us all on the best ways to reduce toxics/toxins from our bodies and home. Part 1 features various ways to assist...
2021-05-0421 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 36: How Sleep & Intimacy Go Hand in HandEP 36: How Sleep & Intimacy Go Hand in Hand
If you've been caught up in a cycle of sleepless nights, there's a drug-free way to get back on track: Make love more often. In our Sleep your Way to success (episode 13) and Beauty Sleep (episode 10) episode we gave a ton of tips on how to improve both your sleep quality and quantity.
Today we are discussing how intimacy can not only improve your sleep but is also an excellent way to connect better to yourself and your partner (if you have one) both physically and psychologically.
2021-04-2620 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 35: Revolutionizing Motherhood (ft. Kimberly Ann Johnson)Episode 35: Revolutionizing Motherhood (ft. Kimberly Ann Johnson)
Whether you’ve had your kids or not, this is something all women (and their supportive men and family members) need to know about. Did you know that your health, vitality, and libido can be impacted long term if you don’t take the time to replenish and nourish yourself after childbirth? Sleep deprivation coupled with the constant demands placed on you may leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and out of control way beyond the immediate postpartum leaving you feeling out of sorts for years (and sometimes decades). That said, it does...
2021-04-2041 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 34: Power, Pleasure & Purpose (ft. Kimberly Ann Johnson)Episode 34: Power, Pleasure & Purpose (ft. Kimberly Ann Johnson)
Have you ever had a time when you didn’t get to say what you wanted to say or do what you wanted to do? Stored over time, this can be a form of retained trauma. Trauma, no matter how small or big, can impact your body, mind, and spirit. Tapping into your deepest, truest self, you can learn to read and speak your body’s language, and create a paradigm shift with practices you need to heal, awaken your power, and live your most embodied life.
WHAT YO...
2021-04-1338 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 33: Finding Happiness - Being With All Your EmotionsEpisode 33: Finding Happiness - Being With All Your Emotions
Anger is part of the human condition and one that deserves a lot of attention because we don’t like it, we repel away from it and it can be caustic and painful for ourselves and for others if we lash out in anger.
We love to intersect research with the wisdom of medicine that prevailed modern medicine by 1000’s of years. Medical and psychological Research shows that holding onto anger and resentment increases risk for anxiety, depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, ulcers, migraines, backaches, heart atta...
2021-04-0632 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 32: Exercises for Growing Mentally Stronger (ft. Amy Morin)Episode 32: Exercises for Growing Mentally Stronger (ft. Amy Morin)
Today we are going to talk about Exercises for Growing Mentally Stronger. Mental strength exercises to fix thoughts and emotions in action to be your best selves and STAY mentally strong during a pandemic. Why do some people have resilience or a positive outlook? Is it in their DNA, or can it be learned and practiced? YES, it can be learned and practiced by anyone.
We all are under increasing strain during the pandemic, and good mental health hygiene is important. so that our moods stay e...
2021-03-2927 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 31: Fill Up Your Cup Pt. 2Pt. 2 of Fill Up Your Cup
After polling our patients on topics for our podcast many of you wanted to know what we are doing to stay positive/motivated/inspired through COVID times. Indirectly they were asking, what are we doing to fill up our cups! We answer this question at the end of each of our podcasts but we decided to give you MORE by doing a 2 part series on what this really means, and give you tons of cool/creative ideas to help you also feel more joy/motivated/inspired through COVID times.
Wh...
2021-03-2224 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 30: Fill Up Your Cup Pt. 1After polling our patients on topics for our podcast many of you wanted to know what we are doing to stay positive/motivated/inspired through COVID times. Indirectly they were asking, what are we doing to fill up our cups! We answer this question at the end of each of our podcasts but we decided to give you MORE by doing a 2 part series on what this really means, and give you tons of cool/creative ideas to help you also feel more joy/motivated/inspired through COVID times.
What does it mean to “Fill up your cup”...
2021-03-1520 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 29: Secrets to Staying Young Pt. 2 (Ft. Dr. Kara MoraMarco)REAL, NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR REAL BEAUTY!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
* Why it’s important to embrace change and aging and honour our natural beauty and natural aging
* Why women need to be aware of the impact of social media and expectations
* Why social media ‘filters’ distort reality of beauty
* Why women are going for plastic surgeon and showing face filters
* Why you should watch ‘Social Dilemma’ on Netflix
* Why it’s important to go easy on yourself
* How to Nourish yourself from the inside out
* The benefits of Cupping Therapy
* It’s important to nourish your Yin time and sle...
2021-03-0826 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 28: Secrets to Staying Young Pt. 1 (Ft. Dr. Kara MoraMarco)WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Why it’s important to embrace change and aging and honour our natural beauty and natural aging
Why women need to be aware of the impact of social media and expectations
Why social media ‘filters’ distort reality of beauty
The reasons the preteen suicide rate went up 150%
Why women are going for plastic surgeon and showing face filters
Why you should watch ‘Social Dilemma’ on Netflix
Why it’s important to go easy on yourself
How to Nourish yourself from the inside out
The benefits of Cupping Therapy
It’s important to nourish your Yin time and slee...
2021-03-0125 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 27: How To Talk To Your 7 y.o. SelfHow To Speak To Your 7 y.o. Self
What would life look like if you spoke to yourself in the manner that you would to your seven year old self? Would your self-imposed expectations change? Maybe you wouldn’t be bound to the *same* expectations. Now we realize we can’t go back in time but our 7 year old self is within and we can do a lot of this self talk now and boost out self esteem.
If you could speak to your seven year old self is there anything you would say to coac...
2021-02-2227 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 26: Self Pleasure Pt. 2 (ft. Dr. Jordin Wiggins, ND)5 Love Languages + Self Pleasure + Intimacy vs Sex! Listen/Watch!
On Pt. 2 of our conversation with Dr. Jordin Wiggins, ND, she tells us why & How to use pleasure for more connected relationships & better health! We discuss the difference between intimacy & sex, how people miscommunicate through love (5 love languages) and why sleeping in separate rooms isn’t marriage-ending!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
How the 5 love languages can cause miscommunication and how to understand the differences
Why masturbation/self love is SO important
Why couples therapy begins OUTSIDE the bedroom
The difference between intimacy & sex
Why increased intim...
2021-02-1521 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 25: The Pleasure Mindset Bootcamp (ft. Dr. Jordin Wiggins, ND)Episode 25: The Pleasure Mindset Bootcamp
The topic this week is PLEASURE - both partnered pleasure and self love, as Tanya and Mary welcome Dr. Jordin Wiggins, ND to the show! How to use pleasure for more connected relationships & better health!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Why there are body image issues, shame, and surgeries including labiaplasty
Why masturbation/self love is SO important
why do so many women lose their libido?
why focusing on penetration is RUINING your libido
myth of spontaneous sex
what impact the pandemic is having on relationships and libido
What the mo...
2021-02-0919 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 24: Solutions To FearEpisode 24: Solutions To Fear
Fear can be both a motivation and a debilitation. It can move someone into action, such as stepping on a scale and realizing they need to take action, or it can cause someone to curl up into a ball and avoid bad news. This also manifests as any number of tensions and illnesses in our bodies, impacting interpersonal relationships, career, high anxiety, weakness of bones, impotence and more!
Tanya and Mary talk extensively about energy meridians in the body, and how energy can become ‘stuck’ in the chest and throat, appearing as i...
2021-02-0131 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 23: Conquering New HabitsEpisode 23: Conquering New Habits
Each year, as we get closer to year’s end, millions of people hunger for change - weight loss, eat better, be happier, work on mental health, less stress, improve relationships, etc. New Year’s Resolutions are habit, but the things we choose to work on rarely become habits. Stats show that 80% of people GIVE UP on their resolutions by the 2nd week of February! Why? Because they haven’t become HABITS yet. A habit is defined as ‘a behaviour that is done automatically, with little thought like brushing your teeth…”. Behaviours become HABITS due t...
2021-01-2528 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 22: Everyday Hero Pt 2 (ft. Len Stanmore)“Everyday Hero Pt 2”
If you want to be inspired in how to reinvent your life, meet Len Stanmore. He is the only person on the planet who has climbed the death zones of 7 highest summits in 7 continents, skied the North and South Pole, crossed four deserts, and ran ultramarathons (100 - 250 km) in crazy treacherous conditions. As you will soon find out, he was not a natural born athlete. In fact, Len considers himself an everyday human who partied hard, ate takeout, drank beer and smoked cigars for decades. At the age of 48, he woke up and decided to try...
2021-01-1819 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 21: Everyday Hero (ft. Len Stanmore)“Everyday Hero”
If you want to be inspired in how to reinvent your life, meet Len Stanmore. He is the only person on the planet who has climbed the death zones of 7 highest summits in 7 continents, skied the North and South Pole, crossed four deserts, and ran ultramarathons (100 - 250 km) in crazy treacherous conditions. As you will soon find out, he was not a natural born athlete. In fact, Len considers himself an everyday human who partied hard, ate takeout, drank beer and smoked cigars for decades. At the age of 48, he woke up and decided to try som...
2021-01-1240 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 20: Let Fear Guide YouIn this episode, we are going to take 2021 by the ovaries or balls if you’ve got ‘em and run hard to make 2021 a much more productive and powerful year. We help you banish fear, connect to the moment, accept what you can’t change, feel gratitude, reframe trauma to see it in a new light & reduce physical manifestations of it, and change our genes through changing our thought!
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Why reframing your mindset for acceptance is the first step
Embrace YOU First, so that you show up for you first, then you can show...
2021-01-0432 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 19: Finding Balance In Challenging Times (ft. Evan DeMarco)Have you ever wondered why some people can keep a healthy work/life balance and positive outlook during challenging times? Why does it seem like some people are just equipped to have hard times bounce off them? Through divorce, job changes, covid times, it’s not always easy, but where there is a will there is a way. On this episode of Embrace YOU First, Dr. Tanya Wylde and Mary Wong chat with Evan DeMarco about finding balance through challenging times, and provide YOU with incredible coping strategies to navigate your way through any challenging time.
WHAT YOU’L...
2020-12-2951 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 18: Connection During a Pandemic, How To Thrive & SurviveWe are talking about Connection and specifically looking at our ability to relate to one another which may be challenging at the best of times, but now living in a global pandemic it's a whole other level of impact that we need to pay attention to and decide how to thrive. If you are living on your own, or you’re living with other people but feel disconnected, Tanya and Mary offer suggestions on how to reconnect to improve YOUR immune system, when our immune systems are being compromised by stress and anxiety.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
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2020-12-2225 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 17: Falling In Love With Your Hormones (ft. Fiona McCulloch, ND)Embrace YOU First Episode 17
“FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOUR HORMONES” – In this episode, Tayna Wylde, ND and Mary Wong speak with Dr. Fiona McCulloch, a Naturopathic doctor, best selling author and hormonal expert who has worked with thousands of people seeking better health over the past 16 years of her practice. This podcast is for both men and women, to learn more about the impact these vital hormones have on your health, for better or worse! Did you know women have testosterone, which is typically thought of as a male hormone, and that men have estrogen, which is typical...
2020-12-1535 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 16: Overcoming FearEveryone feels fear. And although fear doesn’t feel great when we experience it, in small amounts fear can actually help motivate us. But when fear, stress, and anxiety start to take over our mind or body, there are some ways we can combat it. On today’s episode, we discuss the impact fear has on us emotionally and physically and some tips that will help you work through stress, anxiety, and fear.
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2020-12-0837 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 15: Mia and the Go Away Monster Spray (ft. Evan DeMarco)“Sex trafficking” is a term that we hear a lot in the news and on social media lately. But…what exactly is sex trafficking? Who is affected by it? How do sex traffickers choose their victims and how can we keep ourselves and our loved ones safe? On today’s episode, we are joined by entrepreneur, author, and speaker, Evan DeMarco, who shares his passion on the topic by answering those questions and more and sharing his hopes for eradicating sex trafficking altogether.
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2020-12-0132 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 14: Conscious Cooking (ft. Christine Wong)Food can not only nourish you, but can also harm you.” On today’s episode, special guest, Christine Wong from @conscious_cooking, joins us to give us new inspiration for vegetables, ideas on how to repurpose food scraps, and tips on how to eat healthy without spending hours in the kitchen each day.
2020-11-2435 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 13: Sleep Your Way to SuccessYou have a million things on your to-do list. You might consider cutting some sleep out of your schedule to get things done, but on this episode, we talk about how that could actually end up slowing you down in the long run. In Sleep Your Way to Success, we talk about how your sleep schedule could be affecting your brain, weight, mood, energy, and more, and Mary uncovers her secret to curing insomnia!
2020-11-1727 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 12: The Energy That Heals Us (ft. Jill Blakeway, L.Ac, author)Jill Blakeway, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, is our special guest today, and we spend time talking about energy medicine and how energy has the ability to heal us. We discuss how energy medicine works, look at new scientific research behind hands-on healing techniques, and even take a deep dive into the placebo effect’s effect on modern medicine.
Connect with Jill Blakeway:
Instagram: @jillblakeway & @yinovacenter
Facebook: @jillblakeway & @yinova
Twitter: @jillblakeway & @yinova
2020-11-1036 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 11: SugarToday’s episode is all about sugar! One in three people are diabetic. What does that mean for you and what steps can you take to lessen your sugar intake? There are some sneaky foods out there with hidden sugars. Do you know how much sugar you are actually consuming? We spend some time talking about where to look for sugars, how to beat those sugar cravings, and what your body might actually need when you are craving sugar!
2020-11-0323 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 10: Beauty SleepThis episode is all about sleep! We talk about how much sleep or rest you need in a 24 hour period and what time you should try to fall asleep by. We also dive into what it means when you consistently wake up at a certain time each night, and what you can do to fix that (the answer might not be what you think)!
2020-10-2726 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 9: Living Without Plastic (ft. Christine Wong)Eco-conscious cook, author, and creator of @conscious_cooking Instagram, Christine Wong joins us on today’s episode to remind us of the harmful effects of plastic on the world around us, and offer some easy tips and tricks to help reduce the amount of plastic we use each day.
Books by Christine:
"Living Without Plastic" with them (Nov 2020).
Related Episode:
Conscious Cooking
References:
Book: Living without Plastic Co-authored with “Plastic Oceans international” by Christine Wong, out in November
Documentary: “A Plastic Ocean”
2020-10-2019 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 8: Eating for VitalityWhat’s better for you - white rice or potato? Learning to eat healthier shouldn’t be difficult but for many it can be a little confusing. In this episode, we are going to get clear about healthy food choices. We’ll evaluate the glycemic and insulin index, keto diet, weight loss versus maintenance diets, organic versus non-organic local foods, macronutrients, micronutrients, healthy and unhealthy carbs, balanced meals, and more. Get ready to feed your body with nutritional balance and change your life.
2020-10-1434 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 7: Beauty from the Inside Out (ft. Prerna Kumar)Prominent makeup artist Prerna Kumar shares her top secrets for flawless skin beyond topical treatments. Passionate about helping others feel beautiful and confident, she is living proof and shares how healing hormonal and cystic acne is possible. Get ready to be inspired and glow from inside out!
Connect with Prerna:
http://www.prernaco.com/
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2020-10-0634 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 6: Mindful EatingWe need to eat every day to survive but let’s look beyond what we are eating, to thrive! Explore with us as we look at current eating habits, the art of planning ahead, knowing your why (in eating healthy), and how to be more mindful and satisfied with your food.
2020-09-2932 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 5: Shedding Hope on PCOS (ft. Dr. Lora Shahine)Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common condition which touches the lives of one in 10 Americans and 1 in 5 globally! We are super excited to have Dr. Lora Shahine, reproductive endocrinologist, social media sensation, blogger, and author shed light on this topic which includes:
- Debunking the myth that all women with PCOS will experience infertility
- Dr. Tanya’s PCOS story
- Why 70% of women with PCOS struggle with infertility
- How we can create a positive spin on the fertility journey
- How PCOS, a lifelong condition, may be helped and controlled
- Insigh...
2020-09-2252 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 4: PMS is Real (ft. Ashley Levinson, PCOSGurl)Premenstrual Syndrome is a phenomenon that affects close to 40% of women from reproductive age to perimenopause. From mild to severe, PMS is often ignored and overlooked. Symptoms can be worse if you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Ashley Levinson, aka PCOSGurl, a public health influencer, a PCOS awareness advocate and educator shares her personal story and how we can make it better for both the women who experience PMS and how their partners can help.
Connect with Ashley...
on Instagram: https://bit.ly/32tgg4f
on Facebook: https://bit.ly/32BuBvu
2020-09-1530 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 3: When to Nourish You (Part 1)In our past episode we covered WHY it’s important, today we are talking about WHEN to nourish you and what does this look like.
We were always taught the first meal of the day is the most important.
Myth or fact? We will unveil the truth about and discuss:
- How the food industry has impacted our choices
- How sugar impacts fat and metabolism
- Where did this concept come from
- When the best time is to eat our first meal
- Concept of f...
2020-09-0823 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 2: Why it is a Necessity to Nourish You NowNourishment is one of the Pillars of good health. Before we get into specifics about what to nourish you with, it’s fundamental to know why it is important to nourish you.
In this episode, we want to help you identify your Why. Have you ever said to yourself, I should eat better and eat less (or more) but you don’t do it and if you do, it doesn’t last? The truth is, unless you know your “why”, it’s difficult to take action or make lasting changes to your life even though you know it would have...
2020-08-3123 minEMBRACE YOU FIRSTEpisode 1: Why You need to EMBRACE YOU FIRSTWelcome to our very first episode of Embrace YOU First.
As women, we embrace our roles as caregivers and nurturers and often leave ourselves last.
It’s time to embrace the concept of “me first” as a strategy to help you and your loved ones thrive.
Here’s our promise today and for all of our podcasts. We are going to:
> Take, you, your health and your life to the next level
> Remind you why you need to put the oxygen mask on you first
> Get raw, real and hones...
2020-08-3025 min