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PMS, Fertility, Postpartum, and More: A Deep Dive on Hormones with Jacqueline Alwill & Brittany Darling

Release Date: 11/28/2023

Wellness in Minutes: Eating For More Energy

Food Matters Podcast

With the busy and fast-paced lifestyle of modern society, it can be easy to dismiss tiredness as being a normal part of how you feel. In this week’s Wellness In Minutes, we rewind to an interview with Ari Whitten. Ari is an energy & fatigue specialist and shares some great practical tips to overcome fatigue with food. In this Wellness In Minutes, you will learn: How nutrition affects your energy levels, & how you can eat to optimize your energy. Ways to optimize your gut health to enhance your mitochondrial function. How nutrition affects our circadian rhythm and sleep...

Discover the Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep, Gut Health, and Chronic Pain with Dr. Anis Khalaf

Food Matters Podcast

We often hear about the fancy health benefits of superfoods or the latest biohacking techniques, but what about the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has helped health for centuries? In this interview, Dr. Anis Khalaf discusses the power of TCM in addressing health issues by restoring balance in the body. He also shares his journey into TCM, patient success stories, and how TCM can help you improve your sleep, gut health, chronic pain, fertility and so much more. Dr. Khalaf emphasizes the importance of individualized care and the holistic nature of TCM in...

Wellness in Minutes: Ep 2: Hacks to Upgrade Your Breakfast

Food Matters Podcast

Welcome to another episode of Wellness in Minutes where we give you bite-sized health information that’s easy to digest. Today we’re throwing it back to one of my favourite topics; upgrading your breakfast to feel good all day. These are some of my go-to tips that can seriously have a huge impact on your day and life! Thanks for tuning into Wellness in Minutes. Head to to hear the full interview. Sign up to receive the podcast straight to your inbox: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast

Break Free from Emotional Eating: Tips for Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food with Kat Finnerty

Food Matters Podcast

Have you ever wondered what drives those intense cravings you get? We’ve all been there where we’ve given in to cravings in times of stress and then beaten ourselves up about how much or what we ate. In this interview, we delve into emotional eating, overcoming the triggers contributing to emotional eating, and practical steps to develop a healthier relationship with food and manage your emotions. Kat Finnerty is an author, yoga teacher, fitness expert, nutritionist, and certified master of disaster; today we discuss how Kat cured herself of the debilitating symptoms of...

Wellness in Minutes: Ep 1: The Connection Between Digestion, Stress & Weight

Food Matters Podcast

We’re excited to introduce a new podcast series with you called Wellness in Minutes where we give you bite-sized health information that’s easy to digest. We’re kicking off this new segment with Jon Gabriel. This episode covered the strong connection between digestion, stress, and weight. In this Wellness in Minutes episode, you will learn: The impact of starvation on weight gain and weight management, and the role of stress in this cycle. How a good microbiome is KEY to health and KEY to weight loss and the science behind it. How to shift your focus to health instead of...

From Ghee to Digestive Health: Ayurvedic Insights with Myra Lewin

Food Matters Podcast

Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, and the digestive issues that often accompany them? In this interview with Myra Lewin from Hale Pule, we explore how some simple and practical Ayurveda principles can help. From covering the benefits of ghee to offering practical advice on managing stress and anxiety, including specific foods and practices that support a healthy gut, this podcast interview with Mrya covers a lot but with many easy-to-implement steps. She emphasizes the need to stimulate digestion before meals, maintain a regular eating schedule, and avoid intermittent fasting. Myra...

Is the Mind-Body Connection the Missing Link to Your Weight Loss? Beyond Dieting with Jon Gabriel

Food Matters Podcast

What if the secret to losing excess weight wasn’t in extreme fasting, a new diet, or excessive exercise? What if all you had to do was see it in your mind first? It was this mind-body practice that helped Jon completely transform his life and drop the huge amount of excess weight he was carrying. He was over 400 lbs, lacking energy, and seriously unhealthy. He tried diet after diet only to end up gaining more weight. It wasn’t until some fateful event in 2001 that Jon decided to dive into the real reason he couldn’t lose weight. This led him down a path of self-discovery and into the...

The Truth About Ozempic and the Risks of Hormone Manipulation for Weight Loss with Christa Orecchio

Food Matters Podcast

The Ozempic craze is booming. The wildly popular medication is now being used for a quick-fix weight loss solution, but at what cost to your hormones? In this enlightening podcast interview, Laurentine and Christa Orecchio dive deep into the Ozempic phenomenon, exploring how it's being used and the implications for our bodies. They discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of weight gain, such as gut health, adrenal support, and especially balancing hormones, for a more natural and sustainable approach to weight management. Introduction and Christa's journey The Ozempic Craze and...

What Med School Never Taught Me About Nutrition with Dr. Sean O’Mara

Food Matters Podcast

The impact of the chronic disease epidemic is far-reaching, and what many people don't realize is that countless cases are preventable through better diet and lifestyle choices. Even medically trained doctors like Dr. Sean O'Mara have struggled with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, and more. In this eye-opening episode of the Food Matters podcast, we explore Dr. O'Mara's extraordinary journey from being an emergency medicine doctor, plagued by health issues, to becoming a leader in preventative medicine. Dr. O'Mara reversed all his chronic conditions...

Could Healing Your Trauma Impact the Wider Community? An Important Conversation with Yemi Penn

Food Matters Podcast

How can raising awareness about trauma lead to collective healing and societal well-being? By understanding and addressing our own trauma, we can break its cycle and create a ripple effect that benefits our entire community. Yemi's profound insights and practical strategies offer valuable guidance on how we can all contribute to a healthier, more connected world through personal and collective healing. This episode will have you questioning what steps you can personally take for better mental and emotional well-being that will ultimately contribute to a healthier, more connected world. Yemi...

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If you’re a female, there’s no doubt that you’ve experienced changing hormones at some point in your life. Balancing your hormones is important so that you can function at your best no matter the season of life you’re in, including through PMS, pregnancy, and postpartum. In today’s episode, I am joined by Jacqueline Alwill and Brittany Darling as we discuss the important role that nutrition plays in changing hormones throughout a woman’s life.

Read the full show notes here: https://www.foodmatters.com/podcast/episode-85

Learn more about Jacquelin Alwill (https://www.instagram.com/brownpapernutrition/) and Brittany Darling (https://www.instagram.com/wholefoodhealing/)

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