Balance Your Life

This week on the podcast it’s a solo episode! I am chatting all about my tips and things I did to help support me for a healthy and positive pregnancy journey.

DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research.

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Joshua Levitt. Dr. Josh Levitt is a naturopathic physician with a degree in physiology from UCLA, a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, residency training in integrative medicine, over ten years of precepting medical residents from the Yale School of Medicine, and over 20 years of direct clinical experience with thousands of patients. He has helped thousands of patients with natural solutions to common, chronic, and complex medical problems. His primary focus is on painful orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions and helping people understand and treat their pain at the source. Dr. Levitt is also the co-founder and medical director at UpWellness which is an 8-figure company where he created a line of premium natural products that work.

On this episode we talk about the short- and long-term effects of consuming antibiotics, and natural and holistic ways to heal chronic disease and problems. We also discus how inflammation can lead to almost every chronic illness in the body, and how we can treat and heal it, herbs, medicinal mushrooms, and adaptogens and how we can use them to support our health, and so much more!

DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research.

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Laura Doyle. New York Times Bestselling Author Laura Doyle was the perfect wife...until she actually got married. When she told her husband how to be tidier, more romantic, and more ambitious, he avoided her. So, she dragged him to marriage counseling and nearly divorced him. In desperation, she asked happily married women for their secrets, and that’s when she got her miracle: the man who had wooed her returned. Laura is the founder of the international relationship coach training school Laura Doyle Connect, the star of Empowered Wives on Amazon Prime, the Creator of The Ridiculously Happy Wife program, and the host of The Empowered Wife Podcast. She has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America and The View.

On this episode we talk about tips to having a great relationship with your partner, how to skyrocket the passion in your relationship, and how to make your relationship fun again. We also discuss when is the right time to get divorced, how to ignite intimacy in a sexless marriage, and so much more!

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Molly Carmel. Molly is a licensed clinical therapist and fiercely devoted to helping people from all walks of life break free from their destructive relationship with food, dieting and addiction. As she battled an eating disorder and addiction for over 20 years, Molly was shocked and disheartened by the lack of viable treatment options. This hopelessness fueled her to create her groundbreaking clinic and treatment method, Beacon by MC. Since then, she has made it her life’s mission to help people find permanent solutions, and to finally and fully heal their relationships with food and, more-so, with themselves. In addition to her extensive training in Substance Use and Eating Disorders, Molly is trained intensively in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy – a practice she passionately advocates. Molly’s work has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, and Extreme Makeover as well as in People Magazine, NYT, Forbes, LA Times, and more.

On this episode we talk about Molly’s own journey with an eating disorder and addiction, how to recognize that you may have an addiction or dependency, as well as steps you can take in order to free yourself from addiction. We also discuss alternative healing practices that can support you on your recovery journey, why therapy may not be working for you and what you can do as an alternative, and so much more!

DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research.

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Shandelle Ferguson. Shandelle is a wife and mom to 3 children. She is also a birth and postpartum doula as well as a lactation counselor. Shandelle's goal is to provide compassionate support to families, where they are in life. She provides evidence-based information and helps birthing people and families make informed choices for all aspects of pregnancy, labour, postpartum and feeding.

On this episode we talk about the benefits of having a doula, creating birth plans and what to consider when making one, and 3 things you can do to create a healthy pregnancy and labour experience. We also discuss tips for new moms and bonging with baby, navigating postpartum, and so much more!

DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research.

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Victor Sagalovsky. Victor is the co-founder of Litewater Scientific, the first and only super deuterium-depleted light water, where he has dedicated himself to the research, development, and production of this rare water. Victor started his career as an innovator in plant-based culinary art, having co- founded the first organic gourmet raw food restaurant in North America called RAW. He attended Loyola University and the University of Hawaii where he pursued multidisciplinary education. He has completed apprenticeships and graduate coursework in chemistry, optical microscopy, and molecular biology. He is the author of many articles and guides in the field of wellness, biohacking, emerging medicine, technology, mysticism, and esoteric wisdom.

On this episode we talk about what deuterium depleted water is and the benefits of it, and how it can help with longevity and aging. We also discuss how you can ensure your getting clean and pure water, wellness and bio-hacks that he believes contribute to living a long healthy life, and so much more.

DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research.

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Steve Wiltshire. Steve has made fitness, health & mindset a priority for 3 decades. Shortly after winning the Mr. Oregon Body Building contest, Steve developed an autoimmune disease that originated from a serious gut complication that almost ruined his health. Most everything Steve learned from experts and harsh chemicals in supplements compromised his gut health. 18 months after being diagnosed, Steve healed himself and through his journey, he has developed a process that has led him to assisting thousands of people how to reclaim their health and power. Steve is a Keynote Speaker, Author and Mindset Coach and the founder of Body Temple Health & Wellness.  

On this episode we talk about how chemicals found in supplements and other contributing factors lead to Steve developing an autoimmune disease and gut health problems, how we can restore our gut health, and 3 easy steps you can take today to up-level your health. We also discuss how to prioritize fitness, health, and mindset work in your daily life, the importance of connecting with our mind, body, and soul, and so much more!

DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research.

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Kelsey Aida. Kelsey is a bestselling author and transformation facilitator who helps women align with their highest potential and love themselves through the process. She’s the author of more than five books, including; #ActuallyICan, Affirmations for Happiness, Letters to the Universe, My Pocket Guide to Manifestation, and Self-Love for the Modern Woman. She also hosts international self-love retreats and the popular personal development podcast “High Vibin’ It”.

On this episode we talk about how she was able to move through feelings of depression and feelings of not having purpose in her life, and how to raise your vibration and start the process of transforming your life. We also discuss using affirmations to positively impact your life and how to use them in an authentic way, how to use the power of manifestation to create the life you desire, and so much more! 

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Janet Barrett. Janet is a proactive mental health advocate, educator, speaker, and author of “Stop The Break” who hates the phrase “just let that sh*t go.” She grew up not able to just let her trauma go and eventually broke from the weight of it. That’s when she learned you need to deal with it - not just magically let it go.

On this episode we talk about her husband having an affair which lead to her breaking point even after suffering through childhood trauma, physically letting emotions go from the body, and sharing trauma and inspiring others. We also discus steps you can take to dealing with mental health and unhealed traumas, warning signs, triggers and recognizing when you’re not actually dealing with something going on in your life, and ways we can be proactive about it, and so much more!

DISCLAIMER: This episode contains potential triggering topics for individuals.  

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Daniel Ebbett. Daniel is the founder and CEO of a premier global brand for blue and artificial light-blocking products. He promotes and educates on the science behind modern phenomena such as digital eye strain and poor sleep, and the connection these have with screen overuse. Through his innovative product range, he champions eye health, sleep quality, and well-being. Daniel’s company has now become recognized as one of the most trusted international brands and leaders in blocking blue light technology. BlockBlueLight is passionate about what they do and delight in helping people live healthier lives. Their aim is to make mitigating blue light a mainstream concern and give people tools and knowledge to be able to be their best selves in today’s digital age. 

On this episode we talk about how blue light affects our overall health and well-being, and how to reduce the amount of blue light we are exposed to daily. We also discuss signs, symptoms, and side effects we may be getting to much blue light, and so much more!

Daniel and the BlckBlueLight team have very generously offered the discount code meghan for 15% off your order online!

DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not meant to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research

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This week on the podcast I am joined Rai Hyde Cornell. Rai has been freelancing for more than 15 years, and is now sharing all of her most powerful business AND manifestation tricks and techniques with other freelancers. If you've been freelancing for a while and haven't hit your goals, or you're just getting started and you're feeling overwhelmed by it all, Rai wants to help you. From barrier-shattering monthly workshops to courses on pricing and client acquisition to private coaching and the group mastermind, she has a way to support you and help you triple –your income within one year.

On this episode we talk about mental health and burn out as an entrepreneur, setting and honouring boundaries, and using Human Design in your life and business. We also discuss tangible tips to manage stress and anxiety in a holistic way, daily health and wellness rituals, and so much more!

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Linda Bolton. Linda is the Co-owner and CEO of Natural Calm Canada, which is the Canadian distributor of Natural Calm, the #1 selling magnesium powder in North America. They are known for their line of top-quality natural health products and for their radical profit-sharing business model. All profits after expenses go to their non-profit organization, Thrive for Good. Thrive empowers people with the training and simple tools they need to grow an abundance of healthy, organic, disease-fighting foods for life, sustainably. In 2005 Linda founded Natural Calm Canada after she discovered how ionic Natural Calm Magnesium dramatically reduces migraine headaches, insomnia, muscle pain and more. She has been named one of the top 100 Canadian Health Influencers and voted one of the Top Female Entrepreneurs.

On this episode we talk about signs and symptoms you may be low or deficient in magnesium and the dangers of not consuming enough of it, as well as the benefits of consuming magnesium. We also discuss how magnesium works in the body, different types of magnesium, and so much more!

DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research

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This week on the podcast it’s a solo episode! We are diving into the pregnancy questions YOU’VE asked and wanted answers too. We are talking my conceiving story, supplements, sex, movement, feeding options, exercise, all the good things! Enjoy.

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Maria Velve. Maria is a passionate certified makeup artist and green beauty expert who believes what you put on your skin should leave you looking and feeling like you, only better. Described as an “educator and an artist” by her clients, Maria loves teaching what she preaches and inspiring women to take their beauty into their own hands. She is the founder of Green Beauty Curator, a service and product-based business, which helps women transition to cleaner beauty products without the overwhelm. Maria teaches her clients how to choose green, clean products that work but won’t break the bank. She also loves teaching makeup tips and tricks that can help boost confidence while supporting clean, female-owned Canadian beauty brands through her online shop.

On this episode we talk about the difference between green beauty and clean beauty, ingredients to avoid in your beauty products, and top brands she recommends for make-up, skincare and hair. We also discuss her top product recommendations for dry and dehydrated skin, acne prone and oily skin, pregnancy skin, mature skin, and so much more!

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This week on the podcast I am joined by Scott Mele. Scott has been in the fitness industry for 7 years, and has coached all ages, all walks of life, rehab patients, to everyday 9-5 clients, high school students to college athletes. Scott was a college athlete himself and wanted to share his experience and knowledge with others. His goal is to not be the one with the key rather be the locksmith and help you on your own fitness journey.

On this episode we talk about the benefits of strength training, why you need to approach physical activities within 3 pillars; strength, mobility, and stability. We also discuss food as fuel for performance, strength training do’s and don’ts, and so much more!

DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research

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