Losing Fat While Building Strong Minds and Bodies with Dr. Alisa DiFruscia, ND

10/07/24 • 62 min

Welcome back to another episode of GGW. This episode is like no other episode we've had before. Get your notebooks ready because we are about to let you in on the ultimate guide to literally transform your body, your mindset and your life.
Our guest this week, Dr. Alisa DiFruscia, ND is a naturopathic doctor and founder of For Her Kind, an online fitness and nutrition coaching program that is next level when it comes to body transformation. Her whole business is about cutting through the noise of overwhelming health advice, providing clear and personalized 1:1 coaching, community support, and education to help women take control of their body composition.
We asked Dr. Alisa:

what the heck is body recomposition and can we actually lose fat but build muscle at the same time?
how do we get that toned look everyone is going for?
how many workouts is ideal per week?
how do I achieve results without burpees (spoiler alert - you don't ever have to do a burpee again)
how can we lift weights but avoid getting bulky?
is my metabolism damaged and how do I fix that?
what supplements will help me reach my body recomposition goals?

and SO MUCH MORE.
Looking to find out more about Dr. Alisa?
Follow her on instagram here
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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

what the heck is body recomposition and can we actually lose fat but build muscle at the same time?
how do we get that toned look everyone is going for?
how many workouts is ideal per week?
how do I achieve results without burpees (spoiler alert - you don't ever have to do a burpee again)
how can we lift weights but avoid getting bulky?
is my metabolism damaged and how do I fix that?
what supplements will help me reach my body recomposition goals?

and SO MUCH MORE.
Looking to find out more about Dr. Alisa?
Follow her on instagram here
Follow FOR HER KIND on instagram here

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Debunking Stress Belly, Organic Eats & The Secret Sauce to Weight Loss

Join your hosts, Victoria Gasparini and Jeanette Titus, as we dive deep into our myth-debunking series, tackling some of the biggest health and wellness misconceptions out there. In this episode, we share our thoughts on popular functional tests like the DUTCH test for hormones, the GI MAP for gut health, and food sensitivity tests for just about everything?
We'll break down where it's worth investing in testing and where you can save your money. Plus, we reveal the real secret to long-lasting weight loss and what truly works when it comes to achieving your goals. Wondering if eating organic is necessary? We discuss whether it's worth the splurge or if you can save your dollars for something else. Finally, we get real about the concept of the "stress belly" and whether stress really causes you to hold onto fat.
And stay tuned as we tease what's coming next for the podcast in 2025!
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What to Expect When You're Expecting (and After!) With Dr. Annaleeza Caputi, ND

On today’s episode of GGW, we had Dr. Annaleeza Caputi, ND on the pod for the second time, to chat with us about what to expect when you’re expecting (and after!).

We chatted about:

What to expect from each trimester (the good, bad and potentially the ugly)
How we support mental health and stress resiliance in pregnancy
Diet and pregnancy - do we really need to avoid fish, cheese and caffeine?
Labor and birth plans - is a home birth safe?
What kind of exercise should we do in pregnancy?
Are C sections negatively affecting your babies microbiome?
Eating your own placenta?
Will sex and spicy foods get your baby here faster?
how do we really support moms post-partum?

and so much more.
Grab some tissues - this one is a tear jerker.
want to learn more about Dr. Caputi?
Book with Dr. Caputi in Guelph, ON. at Natural Choice Medical Clinic
Book with Dr. Caputi in Port Credit, ON. at The Root Naturopathic Clinic
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Check out her website