Join 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 what truly works when it comes to achieving your goals. Wondering if eating organic is necessary? We discuss whether it's worth the splurge or if you can save your dollars for something else. Finally, we get real about the concept of the "stress belly" and whether stress really causes you to hold onto fat.

And stay tuned as we tease what's coming next for the podcast in 2025!

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On 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 need to take iron supplements?
• is it my thyroid?
• how does my diet affect my energy levels?
• what the heck can I do to FIX my fatigue and get back to feeling more like myself?

AND SO MUCH MORE.

Dr. Sarah has her own podcast, "The Fatigue Fixer", so it's not surprise she came in hot with the mic drop moments in this episode.

Here's where you can learn more about Dr. Sarah:

Follow her on Instagram here

Subscribe to her Podcast here

Check out her website

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On 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 during your period
-Why you don't need to cycle sync your workouts to your periods
-'Hormonal balance' and why this can do more harm then good when we are discussing medical conditions that can involve changes to the periods
-Why we gain water weight, why our cravings change and why our mood changes during certain times of the cycle
& some great tips to dealing with period discomfort

You can connect with Dr. Hussain below:
Buy her book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cEZfQP3
Website: http://www.annehussain.com/
Instagram: @dr.annehussain
Booking link: https://annehussain.practicebetter.io/#/5ebd88792a9c241778d78932/bookings
Join the Period Literacy School:https://www.periodliteracy.com/collections

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this episode of GGW, we have Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn, ND on to answer all of your burning hormone questions. There is SO much information out there when it comes to 'balancing' your hormones, what to do to help your hormones, supplements, diet, exercise.. the list goes on. This episode answers it all.

We talk about:
What is hormone 'imbalances'? Is this just a coverup for the actual root cause of your symptoms?
Why estrogen dominance isn't a diagnosis (you deserve better)
Exercise & diet that will actually work for your hormones
Birth control, IUD's and their important role in hormonal conditions
Cortisol and why we shouldn't be afraid of it
Hormone 'detoxing' supplements and why you should save your money on these.
& so much more!

You can connect with Dr. Brittany below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbritschamerhorn.nd?igsh=d3Q0am1tajg0eTVj

Booking link (British Columbia Residents only): https://okanaganwomensclinic.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/4

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this episode of GGW, we sat down with naturopathic doctor, Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND to talk about all things menopause, sexual health, hormone testing, and covered all the topics you are too scared to bring up with your family doctor.

Dr. Kara Dionisio ND, a self-described "menopause nerd," champions viewing menopause not merely as a biological milestone but as a significant opportunity for creating vibrant health. Her and her team at Dr. Kara & Associates provides evidence-based healthcare tailored to the needs of individuals in midlife and menopause. Additionally, she co-founded Menoverse, a platform designed to educate and empower the menopause journey with evidence-based resources and community engagement.

Dr. Dionisio is a prominent speaker and mentor across North America and serves as a faculty member at The Confident Clinician. Here, she directs the Menopause Fellowship program, shaping the future generation of menopause healthcare specialists.

Kara was among the first naturopathic doctors to receive the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) designation in 2020.

Residing on the shores of Georgian Bay with her feisty kids, her red bearded Irish dude, and their very beagly beagle, Dr. Dionisio warmly invites others to join her in redefining menopause as a pathway to vibrant and thriving health.

You can find out more about Dr. Kara below

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Visit her website

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this episode, we talk with Keri Martin Vrbanac, Pelvic floor Physiotherapist. We discuss why everyone should care about their pelvic floor health, and what surprising conditions may have pelvic floor dysfunction as their root cause. We also discuss:

How body image issues contribute to pelvic floor issues
Painful sex and how this has become normalized in our society
How pelvic floor issues can be tied to constipation
Tips for strengthening/ relaxing your pelvic floor

& so much more!

You can connect to Keri below:

Her clinic: www.abodyinmotion.ca
Instagram: @kerivpelvicpt
Facebook: Keri V Pelvic PT

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this weeks episode of Girls Gone Wellness, we sat down with author and naturopathic doctor, Dr. Laura Von Hagen, ND, to chat about her journey with infertility, navigating IVF in the middle of a global pandemic and how she helps her patients through what she calls, "the loneliest club to be in".

Here's what we covered:

• what are the most common causes of infertility?
• when should I seek help for my fertility?
• why does the health of my partner matter so much?
• can I drink alcohol or smoke weed if I am trying to conceive?
• are plastics and endocrine disrupting chemicals the reason I cannot conceive?
• should I freeze my eggs?
• Is IVF my only option when it comes to infertility care?
• what can I do to improve my chances of conception?
• and so much more.

Connect with Dr. Von Hagen here:

instagram: click here

website: click here

purchase "My PCOS Pregnancy": click here

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

In this weeks episode of Girls Gone Wellness we talk to Kathryn Green, CNP on how to foster a healthy relationship with food amongst the craziness of social media's elimination diets and nutrition advice. We also talk about the pipeline to disordered eating and how it has almost become normalized in the health and wellness space.

We talk about:

What eating disorders are and how to spot if you or a loved one may be suffering from one

Orthorexia and how disorders eating has almost become normalized in the health and wellness space

How cutting out foods may actually worsen your health instead of help it

The connection between the mind and the gut

Crazy nutrition trends that we all can't stand & why you shouldn't compare yourself to people on social media

& so much more!

Trigger warning: this episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. If you or your loved one is suffering from these please reach out to a licensed healthcare professional to get help.

Connect with Kathryn here:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kathryngreenhealth?igsh=NnVycGVlZTFyeHI1
Website:https://www.kathryngreenhealth.com/?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
Booking:
West End Women's Health: https://westendwomenshealth.janeapp.com/?_ga=2.27996668.1371092468.1695987080-1323736754.1690545493&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwr7ayBhAPEiwA6EIGxIBrnooJ0kNN5jvxLAdYZPd8liMkYC8UECoUZLNALdJrM6oNUhtaqRoCSVMQAvD_BwE#WellByND:https://wellbynd.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/51?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.