EMBRACE YOU FIRST

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 way, as well as providing invaluable advice on all things fertility.

Email or DM Dr. Tanya Wylde and I on social media. We would love to hear what your goals are right now as you embrace the seasons of your life from trying to get pregnant or stay pregnant, or postpartum through to menopause.

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#fertility, #fertology, #postpartum, #menopause, #pregnancy, #perimenopause, #women's health, #babies

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 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 others (by being a daughter, wife, and then mother) to being the Guiness world record holder for the fastest time to run the Indian Golden Quadrilateral, 5968.4 km ( 2709 miles). If you do the math, that’s 142 marathons within 194 days. The funniest part is that she doesn’t consider herself a runner. Crazy right?

Did she want to quit at points? You betcha… but she didn’t. She is an everyday Wonder Woman who chose not to stop while being fueled with determination. In spite of suffering along the way, Michelle is a person who doesn’t give up easily and has the capacity to know her limitations especially when it came to listening to her body (and specifically her menstruation but more about that in the episode).

Email or DM Dr. Tanya Wylde and I on social media. We would love to hear what your goals are right now as you embrace the seasons of your life from trying to get pregnant or stay pregnant, or postpartum through to menopause.

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#RUNNING, #MARATHON, #PERSISTANCE, #DETERMINATION, #MIND OVER MATTER, #DON’T QUIT

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 others (by being a daughter, wife, and then mother) to being the Guiness world record holder for the fastest time to run the Indian Golden Quadrilateral, 5968.4 km ( 2709 miles). If you do the math, that’s 142 marathons within 194 days. The funniest part is that she doesn’t consider herself a runner. Crazy right?

Did she want to quit at points? You betcha… but she didn’t. She is an everyday Wonder Woman who chose not to stop while being fueled with determination. In spite of suffering along the way, Michelle is a person who doesn’t give up easily and has the capacity to know her limitations especially when it came to listening to her body (and specifically her menstruation but more about that in the episode). We can’t wait for you to check our interview with her here.

Email or DM Dr. Tanya Wylde and I on social media. We would love to hear what your goals are right now as you embrace the seasons of your life from trying to get pregnant or stay pregnant, or postpartum through to menopause.

To 📺/🎧 to this episode see link in bio👆 www.embraceyoufirst.com

If you would like to be a guest on our podcast, please DM us.

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.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

David’s Bio:

David is a speaker, teacher, and attorney and author of the acclaimed Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology and his new book Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change. David spent eight years on the faculty of the University of Phoenix and has taught for the US Navy, 3M, psychological associations, and small groups. He has received notable awards for teaching, employee development, and legal service to the community.

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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 enough as I am" or "I will love myself better when I look a particular way?"

Paul Walker was bullied when he was young, partially due to his struggles with weight. Now he runs a successful fitness facility for over 30 years that caters to women, to help them get rid of the negative self talk and truly transform themselves into powerful, unstoppable forces!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

        - The heavier the resistance, the stronger the muscle

        - For maximum results keep the muscle under tension until failure

        - If you don't use it, you lose it

        - As you get stronger, you must take on more challenging forms of resistance

        - Time, patience and consistent resistance = progress.

Paul’s Bio:

Paul Walker is the owner and founder of Integrity Fitness, a nine time award-winning world-class training facility for women. He has graced the fitness industry for over three decades and is a well-known and respected fitness professional in all of Ontario. He has been featured on CP24, City TV, Rogers TV and, various other shows and podcasts. Every year, Paul leads his team to inspire, and motivate over two thousand women achieve fabulous results.

“My goal is to teach all my clients something that will help them go beyond their fitness & health goals. I truly believe to my deepest core, that the 5% of the time we needed to invest into our health, dramatically influences the other 95%.”

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#bullying, #fitness, #coach, #emotions, #resistance, #health, #wellness, #training, #mental health, #women, #strength, #gym, #reps, #transformation

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 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 horses in Mongolia, ran on the Great Wall of China, hiked the Inca Trail, climbed Mayan pyramids, ridden camels in the Sahara, and chartered a yacht around the Galapagos!

Greg is an Executive Life and Business coach for entrepreneurs and businessmen with families, the creator of the Be The Man Masterclass & Tribe, and The Extraordinary Family Life Formula.  He is the host of The Extraordinary Family Life Podcast.  He has been inspiring and training families for the last 21 years on 5 different continents. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

To 📺/🎧 to this episode see link in bio👆 www.embraceyoufirst.com 

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#homelessness,#trekking,#coach,#extraordinary life,#anti depression,#health,#wellness,#kids,#mental health,#routine,#anxiety,#masterclass,#travel,#transformation

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 horses in Mongolia, ran on the Great Wall of China, hiked the Inca Trail, climbed Mayan pyramids, ridden camels in the Sahara, and chartered a yacht around the Galapagos!

Greg is an Executive Life and Business coach for entrepreneurs and businessmen with families, the creator of the Be The Man Masterclass & Tribe, and The Extraordinary Family Life Formula.  He is the host of The Extraordinary Family Life Podcast.  He has been inspiring and training families for the last 21 years on 5 different continents.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

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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?

Let's talk and begin by saying that we don't need to be a martyr. We are human and we can bump up against unexpected challenges which sometimes require more help.

Even though Dr. Tanya and I are all about being as natural as possible, we recognize our humanity. Most of the time, we are able to stay healthy with our proactive lifestyle.  That said, we are perfectly imperfect and run into challenges just like any other person. We know that drugs can lead to unwanted side effects. We also know that taking them correctly and understanding the right time, place and way to administer them can reduce the risks. If you are the person that can be au naturel for your whole life, sincere congrats to you.  For the rest of us, there is a right time, place and situation for medications to ease certain issues. Sometimes, leaning into acute situations with pharmaceutical drugs may be the best option.

Did she try everything naturally to mitigate her pain and inflammatory reaction? Absolutely. Did she feel bad or wrong reaching out for meds? Absolutely not.  Will she be taking these meds forever? No. She is on the mend because she used the meds.  Thank goodness. She is also getting back to her normal healthy activities such as going for a bike ride with her four year old in the forest.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

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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 about much more than your reproductive health.

Who better to speak with than our dear friend Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author and brilliant Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health.

It’s time to talk about our periods openly without shame - without hesitation because it’s our birth right.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Resources

The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles and Optimize Your Fertility - Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

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#menstrual, #cycle, #vital signs, #communication, #author, #health, #wellness, #birth control, #conception, #hormones, #menstruation, #fertility, #periodS

Episode 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:

Related Episodes

Episode 25: The Pleasure Mindset Bootcamp (ft. Dr. Jordin Wiggins)

Episode 26: Self Pleasure Pt. 2 (ft. Dr. Jordin Wiggins)

Episode 36: How Sleep & Intimacy Go Hand in Hand

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#intimacy, #sex, #libido, #communication, #passion, #stress, #vibrator, #athletes, #self pleasure, #orgasm, #pleasure, #menstrual

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:

Luis’ Bio

Some of his most rewarding work has been to help create the nonprofit “Trekking For Kids”, which focuses on service based expeditions allowing participants to climb and trek while teaching them about local issues like housing and healthcare for orphans around the world. .

Resources

Ep 21 - Everyday Hero (pt 1)

Ep 22 - Everyday Hero (pt 2)

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#climbing, #everest, #guide, #sherpa, #passion, #service, #outwardbound, #athletes, #orphans, #persistence, #neverquit, #Dalai Lama

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 knows this more than many people, hear his engaging story of a few near-death experiences, and how he’s been changed by his climbs.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Luis’ Bio

Luis stepped into his current role with the Outdoor Recreation Industry Office when the agency was established in 2015 via his appointment by Governor Hickenlooper.

With fearless passion and leadership in the mountains, Luis was fortunate to  transfer his skills he honed to a successful career for Colorado state’s flourishing outdoor recreation industry and now currently is the Vice President of Government affairs and Global Impact. He has always focused on teaching as well as serving others. Some of his most rewarding work has been to help create the nonprofit “Trekking For Kids”, which focuses on service based expeditions allowing participants to climb and trek while teaching them about local issues like housing and healthcare for orphans around the world. He has also worked closely with Warriors to Summits, a nonprofit focusing on serving returning Veterans by connecting them with the outdoors.

Resources

Ep 21 - Everyday Hero (pt 1)

Ep 22 - Everyday Hero (pt 2)

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#climbing, #everest, #guide, #sherpa, #passion, #service, #outwardbound, #athletes, #orphans, #persistence, #neverquit

EP 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 reflects health. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we go a step further and look beyond the quantitative analysis, and feel the quality of the pulse of patients and can palpate 22+ different pulses, ie. Slow, intermittent, fast, slippery, wiry, soft, ropy, thin, rolling choppy, sinking, etc., all a reflection of the state of the body!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Related Episodes

Ep 21 - Everyday Hero (pt 1)

Ep 22 - Everyday Hero (pt 2)

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EP 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.

Making love is an excellent way to transition yourself and turn your dial from the sympathetic nervous system (AKA GO MODE) to the parasympathetic nervous system (AS IN REST & DIGEST MODE) to get a deeper effective sleep.

No partner? No problem. Sex, or more specifically, orgasm, with or without a partner, produces hormones that play a role in helping you relax and fall asleep. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Related Episodes

Ep 10 - Beauty Sleep

Ep 13 - Sleep your Way to success 

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If you would like to be a guest on our podcast, please DM us 

#sleep, #better sleep, #intimacy, #bonding, #oxytocin, #cortisol, #hormones, #emotions, #snoring, #cosleeping, #orgasm

REAL, NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR REAL BEAUTY!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Kara MoraMarco-Kendrick DAOM, L.Ac is a Doctor of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, earning both her Masters and Doctorate degrees from Emperors's College. Her passion for healthful living began at an early age with both her parents also being acupuncturists. Over the past 9 years she has had a private practice called Aculand in Beverly Hills with a focus on women’s health. Most recently Dr.Kara’s work of facial acupuncture and Love Cupping ( Heart shaped cups that she created) was featured in Katy Perry's music video Never Really Over.

Instagram @dr.kara.aculand

Contact us: @Drtanyawylde @aliveholistichealthclinic @meetmarywong 

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#positiveaging, #agewell, #acceptance, #loveyourself💕, #loveyourselfasyouare, #kindness, #personalgrowth, #nofilter, #socialmediafilters, #selfies, #realbeauty

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Mini Bio

Kara MoraMarco-Kendrick DAOM, L.Ac is a Doctor of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, earning both her Masters and Doctorate degrees from Emperors's College. Her passion for healthful living began at an early age with both her parents also being acupuncturists. Over the past 9 years she has had a private practice called Aculand in Beverly Hills with a focus on women’s health. Most recently Dr.Kara’s work of facial acupuncture and Love Cupping ( Heart shaped cups that she created) was featured in Katy Perry's music video Never Really Over.

Connect with Dr. Kara MoraMarco on Instagram @dr.kara.aculand

References/Resources: 

Social Dilemma on Netflix - “we have gone from an information age to a disinformation age”

Related Episodes:

Contact us: @Drtanyawylde @aliveholistichealthclinic @meetmarywong 

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“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 something new, something that would scare him.

No matter what your fitness level (whether you are a beginner or an extreme athlete) or where you are at in life, Len will move you as he shares many life lessons through his stories through his successes, failures and near death experiences.

Deepak Chopra says, “It’s never too late to begin creating the bodies we want instead of the ones we mistakenly assume we are stuck with.”

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Find out more at @TrekkingforKids or https://trekkingforkids.org/

Contact us: @Drtanyawylde @aliveholistichealthclinic @meetmarywong

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#climbedmountains, #crosseddeserts, #overcomingfearofheights, #overcomingfear, #mteverest, #mtkilimanjaro, #fitnesstransformations, #neardeathexperience, #mountaineer, #worldexplorer, #amazingstories, #antarcticadventure, #babystepstosuccess, #microsteps, #amazingcontent, #beamazed, #gobidesert, #saharadesert, #mustshare, #shocking, #startsomewhere, #trueathlete, #mtkosciuszko, #mtelbrus, #mtaconcagua, #summitclimb, #athletelife, #athletemotivation

“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 something new, something that would scare him.

No matter what your fitness level (whether you are a beginner or an extreme athlete) or where you are at in life, Len will move you as he shares many life lessons through his stories through his successes, failures and near death experiences.

Deepak Chopra says, “It’s never too late to begin creating the bodies we want instead of the ones we mistakenly assume we are stuck with.”

There is so much juicy content that this is part 1 of a 2-part episode!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

Find out more at @TrekkingforKids or https://trekkingforkids.org/

Contact us: @Drtanyawylde @aliveholistichealthclinic @meetmarywong

Please like, comment, share, subscribe, give us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts, take a screen shot of you playing this episode & DM us on Instagram @embrace_you_first to enter to win a complimentary 30 minute consult with Dr. Wylde or Mary Wong each month! If you would like to be a guest on our podcast, please DM us & give us your proposal.

#climbedmountains, #crosseddeserts, #overcomingfearofheights, #overcomingfear, #mteverest, #mtkilimanjaro, #fitnesstransformations, #neardeathexperience, #mountaineer, #worldexplorer, #amazingstories, #antarcticadventure, #babystepstosuccess, #microsteps, #amazingcontent, #beamazed, #gobidesert, #saharadesert, #mustshare, #shocking, #startsomewhere, #trueathlete, #mtkosciuszko, #mtelbrus, #mtaconcagua, #summitclimb, #athletelife, #athletemotivation

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’LL LEARN:  

They also chat about both the short term and long term effects this pandemic may have on our mental health, so it’s vital that we focus on positive mental health now and in the future, and the 5 pillars of health that will have a positive impact on our lives.   There is NEVER a better time than now, but how exactly do we take care of ourselves though chaos? How do we support others in our lives that we care for? What is mental fortitude, and how do we work towards it?   They also discuss how as parents we can help our children navigate the strangest time in their lives they’ll likely ever face, this pandemic! Sometimes we are not able to replace these experiences as parents, but we can equip them with coping strategies so that they can thrive, and help them deal with fear and the unknown.

Evan's Bio  

Evan is a sports medicine and nutrition expert, a published author, a public speaker, and a frequent guest on television, radio, and digital platforms. He is also a successful serial entrepreneur whose interest in diet, health, and supplements began as an athlete and consumer, and led him to create a supplement called Alpha Omega.  Evan DeMarco is the co-host of two amazing podcasts “single parents daily” and “The Complete Human Podcast”. 

Find out more at www.completehuman.com, or follow Evan on Instagram at @evan_demarco  

Please like, comment, share and give us ideas what content is resonating with you, or what you'd like to hear. Subscribe, give us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts, take a screen shot of you playing this episode and DM us on Instagram @embrace_you_first or our facebook at https://www.facebook.com/embraceyoufirst  to enter to win a complimentary 30 minute consult with Dr. Wylde or Mary Wong each month!  If you would like to be a guest on our podcast, please DM us and give us your proposal.  #5pillarsofhealth #mentalfortitude #stress #anxiety #covid #naturopathicnutrition #therapeutic #mentalhealth #ptsd 

Everyone 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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“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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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.

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!

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!

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)!

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”

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.

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 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 fasting- what it is; the science; the health benefits when done correctly

  - Fasting and weight loss.

Depending on your body type and time of life, you may forego intermittent fasting. Always seek the medical advice of your health provider. More on this in When to Nourish You (Part 2).

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 action or make lasting changes to your life even though you know it would have you feeling healthier. 

Today’s episode:

  - Share our personal stories, our ‘why’s’ to take nutrition and nourishment seriously having family members with Type 2 diabetes, a motivating force for us to avoid chronic illness 

  - Pillar of good health

  - Food As Medicine vs. poison)

  - Healthy Weight and metabolism//energy/quality of life/metabolic issues

  - BMI calculator

  - Type 2 diabetes prevention

  - Chronic illness prevention

Welcome 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 honest sharing our own stories of how we have incorporated a healthy lifestyle into our own lives and embraced the concept of “me first”

  > TEACH YOU strategies to nourish your mind, body and soul with the best nutrition, exercise, sleep, and find WAYS TO BE PRESENT and connected while you move through all the CYCLES OF LIFE from preconception to pregnancy, post partum, nursing, parenthood, to menopause

  > Share the concept of the dopamine cup and ask you how you are filling your teacup every day

  > Bridge the gap between:

             - Eastern and Western Medicine

             - Office visits

             - MIND and Body

             - Yin and Yang

             - Inside and outside (interface between our cells/ body and the external environment and other people)

             - What works vs. the next fad

             - Scientific evidence and how to make it fit in real life in real time

             - Knowledge to action in a doable, inspiring, and hopeful way.