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Ep 3: Keeping it Natural But Real with Monika Tupholme
The Natural Health Influencer Podcast
10/28/20 • 50 min
Today, Stephenie Farrell and Karen Hong sit down with Monika Tupholme, a performance, and functional nutrition and fitness expert. This 47-year-old mother of two has over 25 years of experience in the field, working with busy, athletic women over 40 who feel stuck with their health goals. She is the founder and creator of the 3M System — a plan for revving up your over-forty metabolism – and a former professional volleyball player who is all about living a healthy, natural lifestyle while not forgetting to kick back and have a burger now and then. Because she says perfection should not be the goal – even when you are a health and wellness coach. Food is first and foremost about nutrition and fuel for your body but it is also a means of expressing and celebrating your culture and experiences as a human being. Monika gets into the importance of time management for busy moms, highlighting the need to make time for self-care and the things that bring you joy since these are the number one antidotes to stress and anxiety. She is careful, however, to distinguish between active and passive self-care, although there is a place for both. For her, self-care needs to not only fill your bucket but also train you to better cope with stressful situations. Tuning in, listeners will also hear about the lifestyle and mindset values she hopes to teach her children and the biggest wins in her life and career.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Monika talks about managing her kids in the pandemic and having children later in life.
- The shift that happens when you hit 40 and the community Monika has created around it.
- Focusing on everyday athletes and women who want to challenge themselves in a sport.
- The difference between functional nutrition and fitness and conventional approaches.
- Talking to people and other advice for those who want to pursue a career in this field.
- Monika uncovers the myth that practitioners in this field are perfect and don’t struggle.
- The idea that food is not only fuel but also an expression and experience of culture and life.
- How her mentors, coaches, and family inspired and motivated her to build her business.
- The challenge of managing your time as a mother, partner, business owner, and athlete.
- Hear some of the habits and mindsets that Monika would like to pass down to her kids.
- The activated charcoal product that will help you sort out digestive problems of any kind!
- Monika’s biggest wins: living her own truth and helping others do the same in a natural way.
- Thinking of self-care as an activity that fills your bucket and trains you to deal with stressors.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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Ep 9: The Power of Pilates with Adriana Rotella
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12/24/20 • 29 min
A lifelong lover of all things health and fitness related, Adriana Rotella was constantly searching for ways to optimize her own health. After reading about Pilates in a fitness magazine, she tried out a few sessions and noticed how much it relieved her back pain. She was instantly hooked! Noticing friends and family struggling with the effects of poor eating habits and lack of good form when working out motivated her to become fully certified. With a passion for living a healthy and active life and a strong drive to help those around her do the same, Adriana’s career was born. Tune in to hear more about Adriana’s journey into the fitness and nutrition world and what she has learned about the importance of prioritizing self-care. She also shares the types of fitness and nutrition plans she creates for her clients, explains the differences between Pilates and Yoga, and some of the trends she has noticed in the fitness space, but the main message listeners should take away from this conversation is that movement should feel good! It’s not about trends, it’s about feeling comfortable in your body and enjoying movement and that, according to Adriana, is what she wants to be remembered for.
Key Points From This Episode:
- What prompted Adriana to become a Pilates teacher after she fell in love with it herself.
- Becoming a nutrition coach was also inspired by personal interest and the birth of her son.
- Balancing her business and having a family by prioritizing and practicing self-care.
- Some of Adriana’s self-care practices – like sleep and eating nutritious food.
- The individualized fitness and nutrition plans that Adriana creates for her clients.
- What kind of clients she works with, from 28-years-old to 75-years-old.
- The difference between Pilates and Yoga, the main one being that Pilates uses machines.
- The benefits of inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth.
- While Pilates uses breath, it doesn’t extend to the breathwork practice of Yoga.
- How to become a Pilates instructor: the steps one needs to take, especially during COVID.
- Some trends Adriana has noticed, such as implementing multiple simultaneous modalities.
- Adriana strongly believes that movement should feel good, not follow a trend.
- How instructors like Adriana are fostering personal connection during the pandemic.
- Adriana’s plans for the next five years are responding to the great shift 2020 has brought.
- Why Adriana wants to be remembered for how she makes people feel.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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Ep 20: Dr. Cory Holly on Rethinking The Process of Aging
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03/18/21 • 41 min
Today’s guest is going to inspire you to rethink the process of ageing, as he explains why movement may be the elixir for a long life and which fuel you should be filling your proverbial tank with. Dr. Cory Holly has been an inspiration to those wanting to live healthy for decades. His school, the Cory Holly Institute, focuses on holistic health and sports exercise, but what is most fun about this celebrity guest is his habit of doing the total opposite of what is conventional! He has been an influencer in the natural health industry for many years and, in this episode, he encourages you to think a little differently about how you use your body, so that it can be the best is can be. Tuning in, you’ll learn about the athletic sport of hammer throw, the Cory Holly Classic, and why Dr. Holly believes that life is a sport and we are all athletes. He also shares his advice for finding joy in an athletic pursuit and then doing it consistently, eating anti-aging superfoods like papaya, and why you should eat an anti-inflammatory diet, as well as staying active and observing discipline when you have unlimited access to the wrong kinds of food. Tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Learn what the men’s hammer throw is in athletics, a sport Dr. Holly has competed in.
- What he means by the “brains, brawn, and beauty” of hammer throwing.
- The importance of finding joy in an athletic pursuit and then doing it consistently.
- Hear about the Cory Holly Classic, an event that attracts amateur athletes to Vernon, BC.
- Dr. Holly explains why he believes that life is a sport and we are all athletes; we are designed by nature for movement!
- The Lightning Round: from his healthy morning habits to his favourite colour and superfoods.
- Why papaya is one of his favourite anti-aging superfoods, inspired by his time in Hawaii.
- Why you should be including omega 3 fatty acids in your anti-inflammatory diet.
- One of the most effective methods for fighting inflammation and promoting longevity: Dr. Holly talks about the Blue Zone diet.
- Dr. Holly’s tips for being more active starts with coming to terms with what and where you are.
- Doing the work to get the desired results; believing that being healthy and well is possible.
- Hear about Dr. Holly’s Costanza Principle: doing the opposite of what you would normally do.
- Finding simple ways to start moving more, like dancing or walking rather than driving
- Why Dr. Holly believes it’s not about having enough time to exercise, but lack of desire.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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Ep 21: Linda Bolton on Sowing the Seeds of Change
The Natural Health Influencer Podcast
03/25/21 • 43 min
Today’s guest believes that a longer, happier, healthier life starts with eating nutritious food, and her organization, Thrive for Good, empowers people with the training and simple tools they need to grow an abundance of healthy, organic, disease-fighting foods for life. Linda Bolton is the Co-owner and CEO of Natural Calm Canada and one of the Top 100 Canadian Health Influencers and Female Entrepreneurs. Tuning in, you’ll hear from Linda as she shares the unusual story of how she became an entrepreneur and how her passion actually lies across the ocean in Africa, where Thrive for Good is sowing the seeds of change. Learn why she believes everyone should spend time in a developing country and how her one month seminars educate communities about organic agriculture and natural medicine, and Linda also shares her advice for other female entrepreneurs and highlights the amazing benefits of magnesium, which she calls the spark of life. Tune in today to find out more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Linda reflects on being a top 100 health influencer and her passion for helping people.
- Learn about Thrive for Good and how Linda discovered the amazing powers of magnesium.
- Transforming communities by teaching sustainable, natural, and organic agriculture.
- Why Linda believes that everyone should have to spend some time in a developing country.
- Hear more about Thrive for Good’s one month seminar and hands on training programs.
- Educating communities about natural medicine using indigenous plants like moringa.
- How Thrive for Good works to improve the livelihoods of orphans and mothers.
- Linda’s advice for female entrepreneurs who may be experiencing doubt: when following your dream, you have to jump in with both feet!
- Why she wouldn’t change a thing if she had to start over again; you learn by trial and error.
- Time for the lighting round; discover things like Linda’s healthy morning habits, her guilty pleasures, and her favourite superfoods.
- Linda also shares her renewed love for painting and some of the creations she is making.
- Linda compares magnesium citrate and its benefits to other magnesium compounds.
- Why she calls magnesium the “spark of life” and how you can get enough of it through food.
- How magnesium combats stress and anxiety and why it is essential for your health.
- Learn about Natural Calm’s Calm Sleep product and the function of melatonin.
- Find out how you can make a difference; become a monthly donor for Thrive for Good.
- Linda talks about Joyce, a Thrive for Good trainer that inspires her every day.
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Ep 25: Teri-Ann Carty with The Ultimate Healthy Make-Over,
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04/22/21 • 36 min
Taking a breath in the present moment can be a catalyst for shift and change. There is magic in the “right now” moment. Today on the Natural Health Influencer Podcast: how to make the ultimate healthy make-over! Making change is hard, but today’s special guest has not only beautiful recipes to help us get started, but her inspiring story may just be exactly what you need to hear! There are so many cool things about our guest, Teri-Ann Carty, and her life, her expertise as a yoga instructor, and as a vegan! Today, we talk to Teri-Ann about transformation, and how we can transform our lives to be better and do it in a way that is fun and sustainable! Teri-Ann also takes the most beautiful photographs of vegan food, so check out her Instagram (@terianncarty)! Join us today as we talk about sustainable eating, how to start moving towards becoming vegan, and hear Teri-Ann share some tips and tricks for switching out animal products for more plant-based options! Tune in for all this and more, on today’s episode!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Teri-Ann shares her favorite vegan dish: Tofu-walnut Bolognese
- We dive right into sustainable eating and whether it played a role in Teri-Ann going vegan.
- Words of encouragement to those dabbling at the idea of becoming vegan: eating healthy can clean your body from the inside out!
- How to start becoming a vegan: don’t try to do it all at once and find good resources!
- Teri-Ann shares some ideas for what to switch out for meat; trying lentils!
- Dairy switches; how to make plant-based milk and which ones to try!
- Gluten substitute and an easy switch you can try at home: Aran Goyoaga.
- Hear Teri’s inspiring story of transformation that happened in 2012.
- Why it’s important that you “clean up your side of the street” and take responsibility.
- Teri shares her opinion and thoughts on yoga and the role it plays in her life.
- Take a breath and everything changes; and you can transform.
- Lightning round questions:
- Pineapple on pizza: hell yeah!
- Garden gnomes: creepy!
- Car driver ranking: pretty good, maybe fast, but a good driver.
- Dawn or dusk: probably dusk!
- Cake or pie: cake!
- Time travel: the 1920’s!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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Ep 34: Mike Fata on Hemp, Sustainable Farming and Good Fats
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06/24/21 • 37 min
On today’s episode of the Natural Health Influencer podcast, we meet up with the co-founder of Manitoba Harvest, Mike Fata. Mike recently sold Manitoba Harvest, a company that distributes quality hemp food products. Since then he has gone onto many other amazing sustainable plant-based projects. His role in positively influencing our health has garnered him a multitude of awards, including being in the top 40 under 40, the top 100 Health Influencers and most recently receiving the prestigious John Holtmann Leadership Award. Tuning in listeners will hear about Mike's journey to health after being overweight as a teenager and how he first became interested in Hemp as a sustainable crop that also had tremendous health benefits. We dive into the many health benefits that hemp has to offer and why its high GLA content is so beneficial. Later Mike explains what it means for a company to be B Corp certified and how he is helping other companies attain this certification. We loved having Mike on the show and we’re sure you will find the conversation as stimulating and insightful as we did. For all this and more, join us today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Introducing today’s guest Mike Fata.
- Mike’s technique for shopping at a farmer’s market.
- How Mike pivoted to natural health foods and sustainability after being overweight as a teenager.
- Mike’s advice on starting on a health journey when the prospect seems overwhelming.
- We hear about Mike’s love of plants and why he chose to invest in Hemp.
- Why hemp seeds are a rich source of polyunsaturated fats and GLAs.
- Why GLAs are so beneficial to our overall health and immune system.
- How GLA facilitates reduced inflammation.
- Eating a healthy diet and how to be a nutrivore.
- The rich history of hemp uses and how its uses promote sustainability.
- Mike’s experiences farming with hemp as a sustainable crop.
- What it means to be a B Corp certified business and how it benefits the planet.
- Why Mike transitioned Manitoba to become B Corp certified.
- The work Mike is doing as an advisor in the health food space.
- Mike shares what consumers can be excited about in the future of plant-based foods.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Ep 53: Dave McIntyre Goes Deep in the Dirt
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11/04/21 • 46 min
There's an age-old practice that allows human beings to physically and mentally flourish, not to mention that it can keep us alive during times of turmoil: gardening! Whether you have a 10-acre farm like today’s guest, Dave McIntyre, or a few square feet of open land in your backyard, you can turn it into a space that can provide you with the nutrients your body needs, as well as improve your mental health and quality of life. In today’s episode, Dave shares some of the best ways to look after your soil; from collecting maple leaves, to using fish fertilizer. Yes, you read that right! If you're put off by the thought, consider the fact that the ocean is home to every mineral on the planet, and by putting the nutrients absorbed by fish into your soil, you're transferring them to your plants, and subsequently, to you! Our conversation also covers the principles which govern regenerative agriculture, how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our food supply chains, and why we should all spend more time in the dirt! In a world that is constantly changing, and full of unknowns, being sure about where your next meal is going to come from, and the quality of that meal, is a wondrous thing!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Some of Dave’s favorite plants on his 10-acre organic farm.
- Mulch: what it is and why you should be adding it to your soil.
- What it means if you have mushrooms popping up in your soil.
- Problems you will run into if your soil’s nitrogen levels are too high.
- Recommended methods for creating manure.
- The benefits of using fish fertilizer.
- How home gardening can combat food insecurity.
- The mental health aspects of gardening.
- Dave shares an example of how regenerative agriculture works.
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our food supply chains.
- Dave’s concern about imported foods that are classified as organic.
- How you can reduce inflammation in your body.
- A rapid-fire round with Dave.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Fierce Fish Fermented Fertilizer
Deliciously Geeky on Instagram
Ep 74: Switching to a Plant-Based Diet with Melissa Amato Part 1
The Natural Health Influencer Podcast
05/05/22 • 35 min
With rising concerns about the environment, as well as the health risks associated with excessive consumption of red meat, it’s no wonder that there’s been a global trend towards plant-based diets. Making the shift to plant-based meals can be intimidating though, and feeling overwhelmed can stop many people from pursuing this substantial lifestyle change. That’s where today’s guest Melissa Amato comes in. Melissa is a Health And Wellness Coach with first-hand experience of what it’s like to make the transition to a plant-based diet. Her blog, Wellness with Missy, is packed with quick, delicious, and inspiring recipes that have helped countless people transition to regular plant-based meals. Tuning in, you'll hear Melissa’s tips on how to take the first step towards a plant-based lifestyle, from adding more greens to your meals to cutting down on processed foods. We discuss the benefits of making small changes and how those can lead to big results. Melissa also shares some of her favorite recipes for replacing the trickiest meals of the day, like lunch and dinner, and how to make sure it has all the ease, flavor, and familiarity of your regular meals. Join us for an exciting conversation on the potential of plant-based foods, how our taste buds can change, and much more!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Insights into the global trend towards plant-based eating.
- Some of the reasons why people are intimidated by a plant-based diet.
- Examples of small steps anyone can take to follow a more plant-based diet.
- How to add more greens to your diet and cut down on processed foods.
- How small changes will lead to bigger shifts in your diet.
- Some of the adverse health outcomes associated with processed foods.
- Your tastebuds and how changing your diet affects them.
- How Melissa helps her clients swap out existing meals with plant-based meals.
- How to have fun with plant-based flavors and build more nutritious meals.
- A breakdown of how to make a plant-based macaroni and cheese.
- Common concerns around a lack of vitamin B12 on a plant-based diet.
- Learn about the benefits of chlorophyll and the Pure-Lē range of chlorophyll products.
- An overview of the many sources of plant-based protein.
- Why Melissa decided to follow a plant-based vegan lifestyle.
- Melissa’s suggestions on how to make a quick and satisfying plant-based dinner.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Wellness with Missy on Instagram
Wellness with Missy on YouTube
Frontiers in Nutrition Journal: Sustaining Protein Nutrition Through Plant-Based Foods
Natural Health Influencer on Instagram
Natural Health Influencer Facebook Group
Ep 59: The Magic of Terpenes, Cannabis, and Cannabinoids with Dr. Lee Know
The Natural Health Influencer Podcast
01/20/22 • 39 min
For those struggling with pain, trouble sleeping, or anxiety, this is the episode for you! Today’s expert, Dr. Lee Know, is a naturopathic doctor, author, and entrepreneur who is changing the way we look at some of these conditions using terpenes, the compounds responsible for the way most plants smell. Citrus rinds, fresh lavender, and cannabis leaves are all examples of where you can find terpenes, and it’s these terpenes in cannabis that are changing the way we think about natural health solutions for chronic pain, insomnia, and stress! In this episode, Dr. Know dives into the science behind the many health benefits of using cannabis as a natural supplement, why you might choose CB2 oil over CBD oil, and how you can use CB2 oil not only for yourself but for your pets and your kids too! For everything you need to know about the magic of terpenes, cannabinoids, and cannabis, make sure not to miss today’s episode of the Natural Health Influencer Podcast!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Find out what sparked Dr. Know’s interest in this particular area of natural health.
- Gain some insight into the endocannabinoid system and the influence of cannabinoids.
- Learn about CB1 and CB2 receptors in the body and the different physiological responses they are responsible for when activated.
- The interesting reason why you can’t overdose from using cannabis as a drug.
- Some of the many health benefits of using cannabis as a natural health product.
- The terpenes found in Cannanda’s CB2 Hemp Seed Oil that activate CB2 receptors.
- Dr. Know explains why you might want to choose CB2 oil over CBD oil.
- Lifestyle factors that can support your endocannabinoid system; runner’s high.
- A word from Joel Thuna about Pure-Lē Natural’s Vitamin D3 + K2 Drops.
- What is in Dr. Know’s pantry, the sound a giraffe makes when dying, and more!
- Some of the main use cases for Cannanda’s CB2 oil, from pain to sleep management.
- The benefits of CB2 oil for pets and the range Cannanda created specifically for dogs.
- The unique terpene profiles of different plants and what they mean for your health.
- Dr. Know shares the recommended age range for their products: six and above.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Mitochondria and the Future of Medicine
Natural Health Influencer on Instagram
Natural Health Influencer Facebook Group
Ep 75: Switching to a Plant-Based Diet with Melissa Amato Part 2
The Natural Health Influencer Podcast
05/12/22 • 32 min
Be warned: today’s episode is going to make you drool! In part two of my discussion with Health And Wellness Coach, Melissa Amato, she shares the inside scoop on some recipes which will help you make the switch to a (more) plant-based diet. Missy takes us on a journey from breakfast to dinner and dessert, explaining the health benefits of everything from chia seeds to jackfruit. If you’re worried about what you’re going to put on your barbeque, worry no longer! If you have a sweet tooth and can’t stand the thought of giving up chocolate (like me), Missy has a solution! Whatever your reason for switching to a plant-based diet, the recipes in this episode will keep your taste buds happy and your body healthy.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Why chia seeds are so good for you.
- An easy recipe for a chia seed based breakfast.
- How to ensure you are absorbing the maximum amount of nutrients in the chia seeds.
- Missy’s thoughts on the baked oats trend.
- Substitutes for the refined sugar and chocolate found in some baked oats recipes.
- The diverse range of ways that jackfruit can be used.
- A fun fact about jackfruit.
- The multitude of health benefits of jackfruit.
- Vegetables and other plant-based alternatives for your barbeque.
- Progress that had been made in the plant-based “meat” and “fish” space over the past few years.
- Examples of delicious desserts you can make without animal products.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Wellness with Missy on Instagram
Wellness with Missy on YouTube
Frontiers in Nutrition Journal: Sustaining Protein Nutrition Through Plant-Based Foods
Nutritional Health Benefits of Jackfruit
Natural Health Influencer on Instagram
Natural Health Influencer Facebook Group
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