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This week, I am joined by Kate Taylor Martin, founder and CEO of Nutbar, a rapidly rising health and wellness business.

In this episode, we delve into Kate's entrepreneurial journey and how she established her purpose, using setbacks as motivation to keep moving forward. Kate shares her experiences, from starting a business and cafe from scratch to developing a product line. She provides an in-depth look into what it was like to take risks and follow her passions. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, at a career crossroads, or in need of motivation, this episode will empower and inspire you to persevere on your own journey.

Today, we're discussing imposter syndrome: the psychological phenomenon of experiencing self-doubt and inadequacy despite your accomplishments and abilities. Those who experience imposter syndrome often feel like frauds, even when they are qualified and competent. This can lead to a lack of self-confidence and a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud, affecting various areas of life. 

Tune in to learn about the different types of imposter syndrome and evidence-based strategies to overcome self-doubt and reach your full potential.

In our Season 2 premiere, I share my journey and delve into the show’s renewed focus. I’m here to provide you with practical tools based on real science and ideas, helping you navigate life's complexities without any misleading information.

Join me on this journey as we explore the factors shaping our lives and gain valuable insights for living a happy and healthy life. We'll also discuss how true health encompasses more than wellness, diving into the broader factors contributing to our overall well-being.

Stay tuned for a sneak peek at what's in store - exciting topics, inspiring guests, and transformative conversations.

In this week's episode, we are talking all about summer body image and how to deal with the pressure to be "perfect". Although summer is a happy time for many, it can also be a very difficult time as with changes in seasons comes changes in the way we perceive ourselves and societal standards. We constantly feel this pressure to be picture-perfect and be in tip-top shape however this is not the reality nor is it achievable and sustainable

Tune in to learn about why we feel the pressure and ways in which you can gain perspective to not let your summer be ruined by self-sabotaging behaviours.

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This week, I am joined byJisu Kim @healthwithjisu to discuss how to build self-confidence, believe in your potential and defy societal expectations. Jisu is a Korean-American who defied societal expectations and embarked on a transformative journey from pre-med student to full-time creator. This episode explores the power of believing in your potential and remaining confident in the face of criticism and self-doubt.

Tune in to uncover the secrets to unlocking your potential and breaking free from the limitations imposed by others' expectations.

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This week, I am joined by Dr. Elizabeth Boham, a leading functional medicine practitioner and nutritionist to discuss how the gut and brain are connected and the ways in which our diet can directly impact our mental health. Dr. Boham practices at the UltraWellness Centre alongside Dr. Mark Hyman and focuses on evaluating all of the systems in the body to discover the underlying cause of dysfunction for her patients. Dr. Boham has been featured on the Dr. Oz Show and in a variety of magazines, books and other media such as the Huffington Post and has made a large impact in the space of health and wellness.

In this episode, we dive deep into understanding how our gut health can directly impact our mental stability and the ways in which we can regulate our mood and functioning through our diet. From probiotics and protein consumption to plant-based diets, this episode covers it all!

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Exactly one year ago I started this podcast and the amount of growth it has brought me is unbeatable. Today I am sharing my thoughts and experience on what it's like to commit yourself to something all on your own and how much value it can bring to your life even when no money is involved. We often can get caught up in the idea that money = success and that's not always the case... Tune in to hear my experience and all the lessons I've learned to get me to where I am today; a much happier, healthier and more confident person.

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This week, I am joined by David Côté, the founder of RISE Kombucha, Canada’s #1 Kombucha Company to discuss all the amazing benefits and beneficial effects of kombucha. 

Kombucha is a fermented tea that is well known for its probiotic properties and antioxidants. It can significantly improve your digestion, and immunity and help detoxify the body! 

Whether you're a kombucha lover or looking for ways to improve your digestion, this episode will provide you with all the information you need to know about this fizzy, fermented drink. 

So grab a bottle of your favourite flavour and join me for a deep dive into all the benefits of Kombucha!

Join Emily this week as she opens up about the 5 lessons that reshaped her mindset and led to breakthrough results in all aspects of her life. Despite facing health challenges throughout the year, Emily shares how she courageously confronted her fears and stepped out of her comfort zone, ultimately discovering happiness and a newfound sense of self-confidence.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to cultivate a growth-oriented mindset and gain practical insights to tackle challenges and seize opportunities. Don't miss out on this empowering conversation!

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This week, Emily is joined by Harry Taylor, one of the co-founders of Othership; a bathhouse and breathwork app that focuses on building the future of emotional wellness. 

In this episode, the two discuss the benefits of thermotherapy and breathwork in their ability to regulate our emotions and test our limits. From how they can alter our nervous system to all the tips and tricks to maximizing the benefits, this episode covers it all! 

Tune in to learn how you can transform your mental and physical health by implementing thermotherapy into your life. 

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Fear is a powerful emotion that can either protect us from harm or hold us back from reaching our full potential. In this episode, Emily sits down with leading neurosurgeon Dr. Mark McLaughlin to discuss the nature of fear, how it manifests in our lives, and how we can learn to confront and overcome it.

Dr. McLaughlin is a world-renowned neurosurgeon who specializes in understanding fear and the role it plays in our lives. From his own experience of operating on patients where every move is a life-or-death situation, Dr. McLaughlin has transformed his perspective on fear to use it as a tool rather than a weakness. This episode covers the science behind fear, how it influences how actions, shame and guilt and ways in which you can find your purpose and not let fear get in the way of it.

Listen in to learn how you can start conquering your dreams by kicking fear in the butt.

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Feeling burned out? You're not alone. In a world where we're constantly juggling multiple responsibilities and expectations, burnout has become an all-too-common experience. But what is burnout, exactly? And how can we manage it in a way that allows us to keep us doing the things we love?

In this week's episode, Emily dives deep into the world of burnout as she uncovers the science behind it and the common causes that can lead to its onset. Join in to learn practical tips for navigating burnout, from setting healthy boundaries to practicing self-care and finding meaning in your work and personal life.

Whether you're a high-achieving professional, student or busy parent trying to balance it all, this episode has something for you. Tune in to discover how to reignite your passion and purpose, and find new ways to cope and thrive in the face of burnout.

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Are you preoccupied with your weight, diet and exercise but aren’t sure if what you are experiencing is an “eating disorder”? Time buckle up because this episode gets deep. 

This week, Emily discusses Disordered Eating; a term used to describe a set of abnormal behaviours associated with food and body image that do not warrant the diagnosis of an eating disorder. Whether you are preoccupied with your food intake, calorie counting, ingredient lists and fad diets or fixated on exercising and fear gaining or losing weight, this is an episode where your voice will be heard.  Through her own personal experiences, Emily shares her unique story of struggling with disordered eating and ways in which you can improve your relationship with food based on real scientific evidence and research. This is not the typical episode that involves telling you how to eat intuitively, but instead provides a different perspective that only listeners will discover...  

*Disclaimer: this episode discusses topics related to eating disorders and mental health conditions and is based on research and is not medical advice. Please use your judgment while listening and check out the resources listed below. 

Are you tired of feeling like you don’t have your health under control, given no answers or solutions that don’t really solve your problems? Then this is the episode for you!

In this episode, Emily interviews Andrea Nakayama an internationally known functional medicine nutritionist, speaker, founder of the Functional Nutrition Alliance and host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast.

Andrea is determined to empower patients to exercise their own self-health and become the CEO of their journey. In this conversation, the two discuss how our health is more than a simple quick fix and ways in which we can look at all parts of our systems to find methods and practices that work best for us. The discussion covers various topics including; integrative medicine, gut health and mental health and how to find a diet that works for you.

Tune in to learn how to become the CEO of your health and take charge today! 

This week, Emily reshares her very first episode featuring the well-recognized and insightful wellness influencer Sami Clarke. Sami is the founder of the fitness platform FORM and is well known for her mindfulness approach to health and wellness. In this conversation, Emily and Sami discuss the impact of social media on our behaviours towards food and the ways in which we can improve our approach and relationship towards what we fuel our bodies.

In honour of National Eating Disorder Awareness week in Canada, this episode is being reshared to help individuals who are looking for ways in which they can improve their relationship with food. If you are struggling and looking for support please check out the resources listed below. 

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This week, Emily shares the 4 ways you can befriend your anxiety and not let it be the enemy. Anxiety can sometimes feel like the controller in our lives that dictates how we feel, act and think. It can be delibating and frustrating however, it is not the one in charge. You are. 

Tune in to learn the ways you can take control and not let it define you. 

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Caught a case of the winter blues? Then this is the episode for you. This week, Emily discusses the science behind seasonal depression, why it occurs and ways in which we can boost our mood to overcome it. Learn how exercise and diet can promote happiness and how you can embrace the long dark winter days to be energized and productive.

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Healing, although can be uncomfortable can be one of the most rewarding experiences as it enables you to discover your mind and body and develop a  sense of self-love. In this conversation, Emily speaks with Kela Rose from the Skinny Dipping Podcast to discuss the intricacies of healing and ways in which you can optimize your journey to love yourself inside and out. From the importance of feeling emotions, and overcoming setbacks to regulating your own nervous system through mindfulness practices, Emily and Kela dive deep into the difficult topics and bring light to the hardships of the journey. 

Tune in to hear ways in which you can heal your mind and embrace your emotions to develop a stronger relationship with yourself and learn to forgive and move forward. 

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This is not your typical new year's resolutions podcast episode that is going to talk about vision boards and weight loss... Instead, Emily dives into the 5 ways in which you can create meaningful and insightful goals and remove the pressure to have it all figured out.  She discusses why we feel a sense of pressure, how we can lose motivation and the importance of understanding and setting realistic expectations. Listen in to learn the 5 ways in which you can accomplish your goals this year and become the best version of yourself in 2023 without getting lost in the mix of it.  

This week, Emily sits down with clinical psychologist and relationship expert, Amber Dalsin to discuss managing relationships this holiday season. Whether it's with your parents, in-laws, sisters or partner, this time of year can often be challenging and result in uncomfortable situations. Tune in to hear how you can prepare and set yourself up for success and take care of your mental health this year.  Happy Holidays! 

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Let's face it, the holiday season is not always what it looks like in the movies.  From social gatherings and gift-giving to spending time with family, all of these things are wonderful in theory however, it can be a very challenging time for many. 

Whether you experience feelings of loneliness, self-comparison or social anxiety, struggling with finances or being overwhelmed with commitments, everyone's unique situation can cause emotional responses and result in them not being the best version of themselves. Tune in to learn some tips and advice on how you can cope during this time and optimize your mindset to enjoy this holiday season. 

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This week, Emily sits down with well-known cook and content creator Sophie Fisher, all the way from Sydney Australia. Sophie is the founder of coconutandbliss, a health and wellness blog that focuses on making balanced, simple recipes that will make you feel good inside and out. She is also a certified pilates instructor and shares her active lifestyle while managing her professional career. 

In this episode, Emily and Sophie discuss recipe creation, finding balance, meal prepping and how to get the most out of doing pilates! Tune in to hear an inside scoop on how Sophie achieves a happy and healthy lifestyle and how you can too!  

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In this episode, Emily is joined by Noam Raiter, a 24-year-old medical resident doctor who is showing the world that you CAN have a life outside of a career. As you may or may not know, medical professions like many other careers are high-paced, intense and require a lot of time and commitment. Through Noam's wellness page @noamrwellness, she is demonstrating that you can achieve the best of both worlds by having a positive mindset and approach to all of life's factors. 

Tune in to hear how Noam is doing the unthinkable and ways you can too overcome life's biggest challenges to accomplish your dreams in and outside of your career. From mental health, and toxic work environments to wellness and socializing, this conversation covers it all! 

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In this week’s episode, Emily opens up about her experience recovering from an unknown illness and how she has been able to overcome its challenges to find herself again. 

Two years ago, Emily was hospitalized for what she thought was a bad stomach ache but turned out to be much more than that. After a year of multiple tests, procedures and appointments, Emily was given no answers and had to make the choice to move forward by learning how to adapt and embrace her new normal. 

Life is not a clear path. We all face challenges, traumas, and losses that can set us back from where we want to be. No matter what it is, moving forward can be one of the hardest things when we don’t have answers, direction or any guidance but ultimately we have to make the choice to move forward.  

Listen to Emily's story to learn how you can also make the choice to accept and adapt to life's challenges and embrace the hurdles to become the best version of yourself. 

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Do you constantly feel like no matter what you do it is never good enough? You constantly criticize your abilities, performance and who you are as a person? Well, you are not alone.

Perfectionism is a form of self-hatred and can hold us back from being our true authentic selves. It creates an internal conflict that not only prevents us from reaching our highest potential but can affect our relationships and self-esteem.

In this episode, Emily is joined by Dr. Menije a leading expert on unlearning perfectionism and owning your enoughness. Dr. Menije is a clinical psychologist from Los Angles, California and the founder of Perfectionism University, an online platform that provides tools and resources for unlearning perfectionism. Throughout this conversation, Emily and Dr. Menije discuss what perfectionism is, how it presents itself and ultimately how we can unlearn behaviours and tendencies to better our health and well-being.

Tune in to learn how you can change your mind and believe you are enough just as you are with all your imperfections!

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This week, Emily tells all and explains the true meaning behind her motto "Make it Happen" and how she has adopted it into her lifestyle to change her mindset and gain control of her life. If you get trapped in your thoughts and feel completely out of sync with the world around you, listen to learn about Emily’s approach and how she is making it happen for herself and no one else. 

Stop listening to your negative thoughts and start reaching your highest potential with this mindset and lifestyle approach. 

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This week Emily OPENS UP and shares her story of what it was really like to be a varsity athlete and how she identified and overcame a toxic environment. In this episode, she explains why she walked away from her athletic career after only one year and how she was able to redefine who she was and find her purpose after committing her life to the sport. 

Whether you're in a personal relationship, job or situation that is toxic and is no longer serving you, tune in to hear her story and learn how she was able to identify and overcome the challenge and rise above it.

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For this week, Emily is joined by Erin Falconer to discuss how to break up with your friends, grieve friendships and find your people! 

Erin is a Canadian psychotherapist living in Los Angels who is well-recognized for her book "How to Break up with Your Friends". Through an in-depth conversation, Emily and Erin discuss how you can identify healthy relationships and provide tools and tactics to get out of bad friendships. 

In life, our friends play a significant role in who we are, how we feel and the choices with make. Tune in to learn how to overcome negative relationships and surround yourself with people that make you feel GOOD.

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This week, Emily is joined by popular YouTuber and Registered Dietician (RD) Abbey Sharp! Abbey is an award-winning cookbook author and founder of Abbey's Kitchen Inc. She focuses her work on debunking nutrition myths and helping her audience improve their relationship with food. In this episode, Emily and Abbey discuss the problems associated with social media diet culture and in particular "What I Eat in A Day" videos. They cover how they can be harmful to our physical and mental health and provide insight into tools and techniques you can implement to improve your mindset and relationship towards food. If you're somebody who is struggling with eating or looking to change your mindset towards food, tune into this episode to gain clarity and learn what you can do to improve your overall health and well-being. 

TW: This episode covers topics related to eating disorders. Please be mindful before listening and check out the resources listed below if needed.

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This week, Emily is joined by Nicole Victoria aka. NoBudgetBabe to discuss how to improve your money mindset and develop a healthier relationship with your bank account to ultimately achieve the life you want to live. In this episode, Emily and Nicole touch on important points that emphasize the importance of self-reflection and establishing your values in process of achieving your goals and financial stability. From emotional spending to self-comparison, if you're looking to improve your mindset around money and gain insight on how to live your dream life this is the episode for you! 

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Social media is something we use daily and with that can come a lot of consuming content and information. Often, it is hard to see how social media can not be a representation of our reality and can differ from what we actually experience on a day to day basis. In this episode, Emily discusses how and why social media is glamorized and curated in a way that does not align with our reality and what we can do to change our perspective. Let's face it, we can't wake up at 5 am have a perfect morning routine and be productive every day... that's not reality! Life is full of challenges and curve balls and its easy to get down ourselves when things don't seem like they do on social media but Emily is here to help. Tune in to understand how you can change your mindset and be your best self while being confronted with glamorized social media content. 

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In this episode, Emily discusses how you can optimize your mindset to gain confidence in your abilities and overcome feelings of self-doubt. Whether you’re heading into midterm season, have big deadlines coming up for work or have to get out on the playing field, it can be easy to doubt yourself and second guess your abilities, especially in a world that is moving a mile a minute. From her personal experience, Emily has learned a variety of techniques that not only changed her mindset but enabled her to perform to her maximum potential. Tune in to hear about her journey and how you can gain confidence and stop self-doubt.

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This week, Emily is joined by content creator and entrepreneur, Alessia Scauzillo to discuss her journey and how to feel your best without sacrificing the things you love (wine, chocolate… all the good stuff). After working long hours in finance, Alessia discovered her passion for movement and left her job to develop her digital workout class platform A Sculpt Body. Alessia focuses her brand on low impact workouts and how you FEEL rather than rapid transformation and aesthetic based goals. If your looking to be inspired to feel better but dont want to sacrifice all the things you love then this is the episode for YOU!

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Have you ever wondered if you favourite daily cup of coffee is good for you? Then you came to the right place.

In this episode, Emily is joined by Naturopathic Doctor and public speaker Dr. Matthew Nagra to discuss the science behind coffee and how it can impact your health and well-being. Dr. Matthew Nagra is well known for his content across multiple social media platforms, where he often tackles misinformation around diet and nutrition, and deep dives into the latest nutrition research. From looking at how it affects our nervous system to discussing the best plant-based milks to add to your favourite cup, Emily and Dr. Matthew cover it all.

Tune in to understand how coffee really affects our bodies and how you can incorporate it into your diet without missing out on your favourite daily beverage.

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Going back-to-school or coming back from vacation? As much as the transition from Summer to Fall can be exciting, it can however cause us to feel a lot of anxiety as we move into new routines, and experiences and have new priorities. In this episode, Emily discusses how you can optimize your mindset to stay true to your values while making the transition into the fall. If you are presently feeling a lot of stress and anxiety around the next chapter of 2022, tune in to gain some tips and tricks on how you can maintain healthy habits and behaviours and put your best foot forward to be your true authentic self. 

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For this week's episode, Emily is joined by Dr. Jessica Radon, a clinical psychologist, TikToker and podcast host to discuss why social media is NOT therapy and how you can optimize content to improve your mental health.

Dr. Jess creates mental health content on TikTok and Instagram and hosts a podcast, Psych Talk, with the goal of making mental health more accessible and relatable, and destigmatizing mental health. She focuses her work on depression, anxiety, chronic medical illnesses, LGBTQ+ health, and eating disorders and has published several peer-reviewed research papers and a book on topics such as suicide, self-compassion, gratitude, and forgiveness.

With all the information thrown at us daily, it can be challenging to determine what is right and wrong and more importantly what is best for our individual needs. Tune in to learn about how you can optimize your mental health and determine what is best for you without falling deep into the negative traps of social media.

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