Hosted by Vivien Allred, Naturopathic Nutritionist & Subconscious Mindset Coach. In this podcast, we’ll dive deep into how you can heal your body using the power of your mind, the best ways to look after yourself in this modern world, manifesting your dream life, and create lasting change in your health and well-being.
Episodes
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
I have been through a LOT with my health over the past few years. I have addressed my gut infections, adrenal dysfunction, nutrient deficiencies and cleaned up my environment. The way I have managed to stay in 'hormonal harmony' over the past couple of years, is all due to my daily practices.
These are...
A great morning routine
Personal development/growth work
I move my body
Spending time outside
Eat a nutrient dense diet
Staying hydrated
Live a 'low-tox' life
I manage my stress
Take high quality supplements
Evening routine and 10pm bedtime
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Monday Apr 01, 2019
Monday Apr 01, 2019
Sara Sumic, MSc, is a molecular biologist, former acne sufferer, and skincare blogger. Through the Healthy Skin Glows platform and her online courses, she shares science-based skincare tips to help women bring their skin back to healthy balance, heal adult acne (without reaching for harsh acne treatments), reduce hyperpigmentation and slow down skin ageing for a lifetime of clear, youthful and glowing skin.
Website and blog - www.healthyskinglows.com
Skin Rebalancing online Course - https://healthyskinglows.teachable.com/?affcode=267879_jxzdipfv
(Use the affiliate code 'VIVIEN10' for 10% discount on her online course)
Free ‘SKINCARE SECRETS’ online course - https://healthyskinglows.teachable.com/p/healing-acne-prone-skin-skincare-secrets
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyskinglows/
In this episode we cover ...
- Common skincare mistakes that can lead to acne
- The importance of the skin microbiome, PH and lipid barrier in preventing acne
- Top skincare ingredients to add in/avoid for healthy, clear looking skin.
- The differences between conventional and ‘green beauty’ products
- A gentle, non toxic skincare routine for someone currently struggling with active acne breakouts
Resources mentioned -
Skincare Q&A video with Sara & Vivien
https://youtu.be/3K-ghpciElM
Optimal skincare routine for PCOS blog post
https://www.vivanaturalhealth.co.uk/single-post/Optimal-Skincare-Routine-for-PCOS
cycle syncing for clearer skin blog post
https://www.healthyskinglows.com/cycle-syncing-your-diet-for-clear-skin/
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Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Rebecca Ellison is a Naturopathic nutritional therapist specialising in Lyme Disease/CFS/ME after her own struggles spanning 12 years throughout her teenage years. She started her own company Hello Healing in Lancashire and works at the London Clinic of Nutrition working on a 1-1 basis with clients. Rebecca believes that once you find the root cause of your condition recovery is possible with hard work, determination and the right interventions. When she’s not working you can find her in the kitchen, in the library or in the lakes with her husband, baby and Cockapoo living the life she never thought possible.
www.instagram.com/hellohealing
In this episode we discuss...
- Becky's journey with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Lyme disease during her teenage years
- Tips for managing chronic health issues during pregnancy and/or postpartum
- How her nutrition and lifestyle changed during pregnancy
- Her experience with her first pregnancy and the birth of her son Noah
- Advice for self care during the postpartum period and the importance of community
Resources mentioned-
Seeking Health Optimal prenatal supplement
The Gentle Birth Method book
Trisha Barker life Coach
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Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
In this episode I answer 2 listeners questions...
Karen is struggling with IBS and digestive issues and has no idea where to start when trying to improve her symptoms naturally. Medication from her doctor hasn't worked and she is also starting to develop indications of a thyroid imbalance. She is also a long term vegetarian and isn't sure whether going vegan would improve her gut health or not?
I discuss -
- What's really going on in someones gut who has an 'IBS diagnosis'
- The connection between gut health and thyroid issues
- How a vegetarian diet may actually be leading to digestive issues
- My advice for a vegetarian or vegan struggling with poor gut health
Next, I answer Jenna's question as she is struggling with hair loss but doesn't know why! Her doctor isn't willing to run many labs and she is wondering how she can go about finding the root cause of her problem and stop this terrible issue from continuing!
I discuss -
- The common causes of hair loss including other signs and symptoms
- Ways to try and identify the root causes with functional lab tests and timeline therapy
- Recommendations to try and improve things whilst working on the underlying imbalance
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Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
Melanie Morton is a NASM certified personal trainer and a Nutritional Therapy Consultant. She is the creator of the Lean for Life Method 2.0, which is a 12-week program that helps women shed body fat and build beautiful muscle, by training less, eating more and doing zero cardio! She integrates her personal training background with her holistic and evidence based nutrition background to help women finally cut the BS fad diets and get results that last for life!
She’s helped dozens of women change their bodies, hormonal health, gut health, mindsets, and life. She is also known as the Poop Queen and believes that women need to talk about their poop more! When she’s not coaching her clients, she’s binging Netflix and true crime podcasts and hanging out with her two young kids and hubby in Chicago!
Links
Website https://melaniemortoncoaching.com/
Instagram www.instagram.com/melanie_morton_
Facebook www.facebook.com/melaniemortoncoaching
Free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/669906560076021/ -
What we discuss
- Melanie's journey with overtraining and hormone imbalances
- The importance of bio-individuality when it comes to diet and lifestyle
- Why we should all be aiming to live life in the ‘grey area’
- How to know if your diet is working for you
- Why you should be working out smarter, not harder
- Self confidence and body love
- The importance of gut health
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Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Despina Pavlou is an online coach and Certified Personal Trainer. After being diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 18, she was forced to learn about PCOS and how to overcome it. With a change in her diet and lifestyle, she was able to treat her PCOS and live a healthy, happy and confident life again. She is on a mission to raise awareness about PCOS and also put an end to low calorie and restrictive diets. She believes in the importance of good nutrition and exercise in cultivating a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
https://pcosandnutrition.podbean.com/
We discuss -
- Despina's personal journey with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- What is PCOS and the common symptoms
- The different TYPES of PCOS and how to identify yours
- Nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for PCOS
- Despina's biggest takeaway advice from her own podcast
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Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Episode #6
Sarah Kay Hoffman is the founder of A Gutsy Girl and the creator of The Gutsy Girl's Bible: an approach to healing the gut. As a Certified Health Coach (CHC) from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Sarah is a wellness expert specialising in food allergies/intolerances, digestive health, and women’s issues. She is passionate about discussing and helping women so they never have to walk the path alone. Southern Minnesota is home to Sarah, her husband, and three children. You will find Sarah Kay Hoffman hanging out mostly on: The A Gutsy Girl Blog | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook.
In this episode we discuss -
- Sarahs journey with digestive health issues
- The mistakes she made along the way when trying to heal her gut and how to avoid them
- Why probiotic supplements may not be helpful for everyone
- Why we need strong stomach acid and what can happen if we don’t
- What is SIBO & common symptoms
- The different diets recommended for digestive issues
- Why you need to work on mental/emotional aspects too when it comes to gut health
- Why gut healing is a life long journey
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Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Felice L. Gersh, M.D. is a rare combination of a Board-Certified OB/GYN who is also Board Certified and fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine.
She specialises in all aspects of female health and is especially renowned for her expertise managing hormonal dysfunctions of women, at all ages.
In addition to being a sought-after national and international speaker, she works full time as the Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine.
Dr. Gersh has been heard around the world on numerous podcasts and webinars and spoke internationally during the past year in Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, London, Dubai, South Africa, and India. Dr. Gersh’s first book, PCOS SOS, will be available for purchase on Amazon by the end of 2018
What we cover
- Why Dr Gersh transitioned from conventional to functional medicine
- The harmful effects of the birth control pill
- The importance of rhythms, the moon and light exposure for hormones
- Why PCOS is actually an oestrogen deficient state, not oestrogen dominant
- The connection between gut health/microbiome and PCOS
- The importance of food quality and timing
Links
Website http://www.felicelgershmd.com/
PCOS SOS book http://www.felicelgershmd.com/book/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/felicegershmd/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drfelicegersh/?hl=en
Pure encapsulations https://www.pureencapsulations.com/
Prolon fasting mimicking diet https://prolon.co.uk/
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Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
In this episode I answer 2 listeners questions...
Katie is struggling with weight issues and fatigue, despite having 'normal lab results'. These issues started after she gave birth to her first child 3 years ago.
I discuss -
- The connection between our thyroid gland with these symptoms, and why they can be triggered post-partum.
- How 'normal' lab test results are often not optimal
- Diet and lifestyle strategies to support thyroid health, weight loss and low energy
Next, I answer Jess's question as she is struggling with cystic acne on her face and body. She is also dealing with IBS symptoms and wants to know if these are connected and if so, where to start!
I discuss -
- The gut/skin connectionFunctional lab tests I'd recommend & how to easily test your bowel transit time at home
- How to complete a gut healing protocol correctly.
- The role chronic stress plays in acne and digestive issues, and why intense exercise may not be a great thing while we are healing.
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Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Rosie Tadman (DipCNM, BANT and CNHC Reg) is a Nutritional Therapist who studied at the prestigious College of Natural Medicine, in London. Rosie uses Modern Science + Traditional Wisdom to get women in hormonal flow and support couples to conceive. She supports underlying causes, rather than just suppressing symptoms. Rosie works from both her home clinic in Chorlton, Manchester and also offers online consultations.
In this episode we discuss why we should still want to be ‘fertile’ even if we don’t want to have children right now or even at all, what our cervical mucus can tell us about our hormones, the foundational diet and lifestyle factors to address when it comes to fertility and the importance of fun and laughter for someone dealing with hormone or fertility challenges.
For more from Rosie...
www.instagram.com/rosie_lifeuk
We discuss -
How to determine ovulation and fertility
What to look for in terms of cervical mucus
General food and lifestyle recommendations to include and avoid if you are trying to conceive
Why stress has such a negative impact on womens' fertility
How sometimes being too rigid and fixated on ‘health’ can be a negative
Why fun and laughter are key in the fertility journey
Links -
Rosie's favourite gluten free bread:
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