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My name is Melissa Lee and I am your health coach here at Thriving with NourishMel Health. I provide women with the resources to reclaim their feminine, jumpstart fertility and reconnect to their bodies through the lens of Functional Medicine. It's time to empower ourselves with natural solutions over bandaid medicines. We will get to the root cause of symptoms to see the bigger picture. Let's find the ability to heal ourselves, get back to Mother Nature, and live in a healthier world. Suppo ...
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Hey everyone! It is Melissa and I am back after taking more than a year off my coaching business and the podcast. This is a quick update of where I am at personally, but also what is to come in 2024. As mentioned in the episode, grab your free guide at this link to daily practices that can help you jumpstart your fertility NOW: https://nourishmel.c…
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In this very quick episode I share what is going on with the podcast, projects I am working on and where to find me for the time being. Links How to work with Labour Pain www.ecophysio.com/minitraining Prepare for Birth online Program www.ecophysio.com/bbm Incontinence Program www.ecophysio.com/BIFF Somatic Business Website: www.bqforbusiness.com W…
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In this episode I interview Dr. Patricia Mills MD about balancing hormones. We talk about normal life stages in a woman’s reproductive life and what normal hormonal changes look like. We talk about 3 ways our hormones can be unbalanced and cause us to have unpleasant symptoms. We talk about not only healthy whole food diets, but how to prepare heal…
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In this episode I chat about how business can be a source of our healing and how we can be in the marketplace without losing ourselves. I share how when a problem arises, most of us come from a context of fear, worry and doubt, which is natural and also the cue that there is inner work to be done. When a problem arises and we feel fear, worry and d…
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In this solo podcast, I talk about postpartum rehab from 0 weeks onward. I chat about pelvic floor and diastasis recti rehab. I chat about my approach and provide additional details about our postpartum rehab program. To request additional information or to book click here: https://www.ecophysio.com/forms-and-booking/…
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In this episode I chat with Steve Haines, a body worker about how do we know we have body. What is our body in relation to the mind and the environment? We talk about feeling states and our sense of them, our interaction with them and how they influence our interaction with others, nature and life itself. We talk about the power of touch, the diffe…
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In this episode I chat with Emily Fazio about peri-natal mental health support. We chat about peri-natal support workers and what they do. Pros and Cons of professionals vs friends. Some reasons people might reach out for help. What would calling a support line be like and what other types of support might be beneficial. Contact Info: www.bluesandb…
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EP 158 – 3 Mistakes ND’s Make With Thyroid Clients
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In this podcast I chat with Dr. Katie Rothwell ND, Naturopathic Doctor about thyroid care. This podcast is for practitioners and any individual with a thyroid or suspected thyroid issue. We get into the difference between conventional hypothyroidism and Hashimotos. We talk about what a full thyroid panel test includes and 3 mistakes Naturopaths mak…
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In this episode Madelaine shares why pelvic health matters. She takes listeners through the different layers of the pelvic floor and their functions. How pelvic health is not just about physical health, but about mental, emotional, relational and even spiritual health. She shares why it’s important to know our anatomy and how we need to move away f…
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In this solo podcast I chat about if it’s time for a new paradigm to emerge. One in which our IQ thinking mind isn’t the only dominate force, but instead a paradigm that includes Body Intelligence BQ and Emotional Intelligence EQ. Our IQ has brought us far in our evolution as a society but unfortunately not all problems can be solved through thinki…
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#118 Discussing Current Prenatal Nutrition with Katie Dewhurst
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Katie Dewhurst is the founder and CEO of Hello Balance, a health and wellness company helping women optimize their health through food. Katie is a certified functional medicine health coach and nutritionist, a cookbook author, and the founder of the Hello Baby Prenatal Nutrition Course which teaches women everything they need to know about optimizi…
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EP 155 – Trauma-Informed Physiotherapy, Part 2
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In this part 2 episode I chat with friend and colleague Robyn Synnott about what it means to be a trauma informed physiotherapist. We delve into how we got into the Poly-Vagal Theory and how that has changed the way we practice and educate clients. We talk about how being trauma informed and using the Poly-Vagal theory is in our scope of practice a…
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EP 155 – Trauma-Informed Physiotherapy, Part 1
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In this part 1 episode I chat with friend and colleague Robyn Synnott about what it means to be a trauma informed physiotherapist. We delve into how we got into the Poly-Vagal Theory and how that has changed the way we practice and educate clients. We talk about how being trauma informed and using the Poly-Vagal theory is in our scope of practice a…
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EP 154 – Presence and Personal Growth in Business
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In this episode I chat with Susan Ni Chriodain who is a leadership, team and business coach/consultant from the UK. We delve into business beyond the numbers and what helps support teams and leaders. We delve into presence, personal development, purpose and the benefits of doing deep inner work for business growth. It’s a wonderful back and forth c…
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Shanila Sattar is a 4th generation sound healer, breathwork coach, women’s researcher, national speaker, and host of a Top 6 podcast, The Playground. She is the founder of AlwaysPlay Studios and The Integrative Healing Academy, which trains sound healers and breathwork facilitators, and THE PLAYGROUND which mentors aspiring healers in health and we…
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In this episode I chat with Dr. Alissa Zen Naturopathic Doctor about fertility, the pelvic floor and women’s health. We explore the various reasons fertility may be a challenge, does pelvic pain indicate there could be a problem? And what it might look like to work with someone to support fertility, whether there is a challenge or not.Bio: Dr. Zen …
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#116 Physiotherapy for Pre and Post Birth with Madelaine Golec
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Madelaine Golec graduated from McMaster University in 2012 completing her Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy and started her study of Pelvic Health in 2014. Is currently working on her Somatic Experiencing Practitioner certificate. As a pelvic floor physiotherapist she is passionate about helping uncertain moms-to-be prepare for birth so they feel ca…
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In this episode I chat with Joanna Leffeld a Financial planner turned Moulah “money” Doula. We chat about money blocks, where money blocks come from, how money impacts relationships with self and others and how we can heal our money blocks.Contact InfoJoanna LeffeldMoolah Doulaher/hersjoanna@joannaleffeld.comwww.joannaleffeld.com…
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EP 151 – Labour Pain Gets a Bad Reputation
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In this solo podcast I chat about how labour pain gets a bad reputation and is often misunderstood and misrepresented in media. This bad reputation creates a lot of fear, when what we need to talk about is its purpose and how to build resources for management. We also need to talk about how one person experiences something is very different than an…
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In this episode I chat with Jaclyn Lanthier about Lichen Sclerosus, which is both a gynecological and skin condition. We talk about signs and symptoms, diagnosis and how it impacts more than just the physical realm. We talk about the emotional and sexual implications and treatment. We talk about social support and additional resources for people in…
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#115 Managing Endometriosis with Allison Locke
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Allison is a licensed Acupuncturist and a registered member of the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia. She is also a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), a member of the Obstetrical Acupuncture Association (OBAA), a Certified Laser Technician (CLT), and a R…
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In this episode I chat with Jonathan de Potter about plant medicine/psychedelic retreats. We talk about what plant medicines are, why people are seeking out these types of retreats, ways to better prepare for these retreats, and we talk safety.For more details on retreats see:Website: https://www.behold-retreats.com/Behold Retreats Blogs: https://w…
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In this episode I chat with Dr. Amy Day ND, Naturopathic Doctor about all things perimenopause. We talk about signs and symptoms, how to optimize our transition into menopause and is it just the hormones? Also what we can do to feel good in perimenopause.BIO: Dr. Amy Day is a women’s health and hormone expert who has been at the forefront of the na…
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#114 In Vitro Fertilization 101 with Dr Alissia Zen
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Dr. Zen is a naturopathic doctor and the founder of NMD Wellness of Scottsdale, a naturopathic medical practice focusing on helping women in their 20s and 30s take a proactive approach to their hormone and fertility health. Dr. Zen has been featured as a lead expert in Forbes, Shape Magazine, and Instyle and is deeply passionate about bridging the …
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EP Bonus – Co to jest fizjoterapia? Edycja Polska
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W bonusowym odcinku, przeprowadzam wywiad z rezydentką fizjoterapii Marią Dembską w języku polskim na temat fizjoterapii. Czym zajmują się fizjoterapeuci, czym różni się fizjoterapia od masażu/chiropraktyki, jakie schorzenia możemy leczyć i co robimy podczas leczenia.In this bonus episode I interview physiotherapy resident Maria Dembska, in the pol…
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In this episode I interview Lisa Taylor about autoimmune disorders and alopecia-areata in specific. She shares her personal journey losing almost all her hair and how she got it to re-grow and stay. We talk about the impact diet and lifestyle had on her condition and how she now supports others in their healing journey with autoimmune conditions an…
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#113 Client Transformation Testimonial with Renata McElvany
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Renata is an artist, self-worth coach, designer, writer, and all-around creative being. Originally born in Mexico City, Mexico and raised in Los Angeles, Renata explores themes of identity, creative expression, healing, and self-worth through her work. Inspired by her own immigration experience, she also dedicates herself to guiding other women in …
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EP 146 – How to Pick the Right Supplements
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In this episode I interview Dr. Moira Kwok ND, Naturopathic Doctor about supplements. Many people take supplements and how do they know if they are good? How do you go about picking the right supplement? What are you looking for on the label? Also there are different types of the same supplement, which one do I pick? These are all questions Dr. Kwo…
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#112 Maintaining Vaginal Health with Ara Katz
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Ara Katz is the co-founder and co-CEO of Seed Health, a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of microbes for human and planetary health. A serial entrepreneur, it was Ara’s breastfeeding experience that led her to the microbiome and inspired her personal mission to explore the importance and impact of microbes. At Seed Health, she lea…
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EP 145 – Helping Athletes Cross The Finish Line
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In this episode I interview Dr. Tracey Teasdale ND, Naturopathic Doctor about of the most commonly overlooked aspects of athletic training. We also talk about what makes an athlete an athlete. How do athletes and specifically endurance athletes make it across the finish line feeling good? We get into specifics of training, apps for tracking, what t…
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# 111 Link between Dental Health and Hormones with Dr Staci Whitman
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As a holistic oral health educator, the founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry, and the founder of Happi Floss, Doctor Staci Whitman is on a mission to create a cavity-free world. With her extensive education in both conventional dentistry as well as functional health, Doctor Staci is a trailblazer for holistic and preventative dentistry for both kids and …
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EP 144 – Nutrition For Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
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In this episode I interview Callie Krajcir, Dietitian about Interstitial Cystitis (IC). She shares her personal journey with the condition and how using diet made a big difference in her symptoms. She is now supporting others to move through elimination diets, which we talk about what it is and where people get stuck and so much more.Contact Info f…
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After years of living with high-functioning anxiety, Ellen eventually reached a tipping point after two hospitalizations related to burn out. Although she appeared like she "had it all together", she struggled internally with never ending negative self-talk, difficulty saying no to others, perfectionism and imposter syndrome. Determined to find a s…
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EP 143 – Physiological Benefits Of Purpose
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In this episode I chat with Dr. Meghan Walker ND, Naturopathic Doctor about the health benefits of purpose. We distinguish between passion and purpose, how you go about finding your purpose (4 actual steps you can take just by listening to the podcast) and how clinicians in the health and wellness space can find their purpose while helping clients …
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#109 Brain Health & Sleep with Dr Nishi Bhopal
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Dr. Bhopal is board certified in Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, and Integrative Holistic Medicine. She has a special interest in the intersection of sleep and mental wellbeing. She brings various disciplines into her practice to offer a comprehensive approach to mental health, including nutrition, mindset coaching, psychotherapy, yoga and meditation, …
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In this solo episode I talk about the most important question we need to ask ourselves. Where Am I? I talk about the difference between content and context, narrative vs experience and how when we pause to get present to what is happening within us, we begin to unlock information that was not available to us before. This podcast shares some insight…
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#108 The Journey to Motherhood with Dr Shannon Vander Doelen
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My website: www.shannonND.ca Free Ovulation Guide Download: www.shannonND.ca/ovulationguide Fertility Foundations Online Course: www.shannonND.ca/foundation Instagram: @drshannonND Dr. Shannon Vander Doelen is a Toronto, Canada-based licensed Naturopathic Doctor, wellness speaker and entrepreneur. She supports people on their journey to, and throug…
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In this episode I chat with Melissa Lee, a health coach from the USA about Poly-cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). We chat about her personal experience, signs and symptoms and what were her approaches to her condition. We delve into what health coaching is and how it can help you achieve your health goals.Melissa Lee is a functional medicine health c…
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#107 Lowering Cellular Inflammation with Cecilia Yu
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Cecilia Yu is a dear Facebook friend and an integrative IIN health coach who lives in Bangkok. We found each other on Facebook and connected due to our passion for health and healthy living. Cecilia is an expert in immunity and cultivating anti-inflammatory diets for children and women. She helps mothers build a healthier home environment for their…
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#106 Adaptogens & The Stress Response with Megan Grover
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This was such a popular episode from this year that I have decided to republish it again for new listeners. Adaptogens are a big hot topic and if you're wondering what it is, look no further! Enjoy this conversation as we talk in depth about adaptogens and how the stress response works in our body. Megan Grover has been in the industry of nutrition…
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In this episode I chat with Riikka Wilson about movement. We explore what movement means and how its deeper than just exercise. We discuss what the 4 diaphragms are and how they can help us restore more balance in the body. Why we want to do movement with mindfulness and curiosity to get a real sense of our bodies needs. We also chat about creativi…
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Becky Lee is a cancer thriver of over 20 years, a naturopathic doctor with a special focus in cancer and a cancer coach. She has worked with 100s of patients and clients over the years from primary prevention to diagnosis to cancer recovery post treatments and is passionate about walking beside her patients where they need her. She also has three g…
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EP 139 – Mind/body Approach to Pain
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In this episode I chat with Dr. Kirstie Griffiths, Chiropractor about the mind/body approach to pain. We delve into what pain is, what it means when you’ve had it longer than 6 months, what about findings on xray and MRI, what do they mean?We delve into how to exercise with pain, how to know when to stop, hurt versus harm concepts, yoga and back pa…
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In this episode I chat with Vania Sukola, Registered Psychotherapist about trauma, healing and part of healing is reclaiming joy in our lives. We talk about the 3 stages of trauma healing, how to foster more pleasure, attachment theory and how to be a parent that may have experienced trauma and is trying to break the cycle.Contact Info For VaniaWeb…
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EP 137 – Supporting your Fertility Journey
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In this episode I chat with Dr. Shannon Vander Doelen ND, Naturopathic Doctor about the fertility and infertility journey. We chat about how many couples actually experience fertility troubles or secondary infertility. We talk about the important pillars to fertility, not just for those who are having trouble conceiving but anyone thinking or tryin…
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In this episode I chat with Hedieh Safiyari about her database and app to help connect users with healthcare providers from a wide range of services and disciplines. The app has unique features that helps users find provider based on the problem or injury and shares who are all the providers that can help with that problem. There are unique feature…
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#104 Overcoming Weight Loss Challenges with Sarah Stites
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**The app Wavelength is no longer available as of Jan 27 2022. Sarah Stites is the co-founder and CEO of Wavelength, a modern program for healthy eating that combines personalized nutrition with mental health tools. She knows first-hand the shame that comes with eating and weight-related issues — she was diagnosed with PCOS and prediabetes as a tee…
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In this episode we have a guest interviewer Dr. Destiny Spurrell a Naturopathic Doctor who also runs a Women's Wisdom Circle. She is interviewing me about my journey to Body Intelligence and Somatic Experiencing. We then delve into drama patterns, Madelaine walks you through 3 types of drama patterns and asks you to consider which you resonate with…
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#103 The Hormonal Acne Solution with Dr Terry Loong
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Dr Terry Loong is a qualified doctor for more than 18 years, having graduated from King’s College London in 2002. She first trained as a surgeon before specializing in Aesthetic Medicine in 2007. She started out her career, inspired by her late mother who suffered from hormonal acne and acne scars which led to her first book “The Hormonal Acne Solu…
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In this episode I interview Tiana Pollari, a personal trainer and nutritionist about her unique perspective on fitness training. How the mind behind the muscle impacts our ability to be successful, maintain healthy habits and the motivation to keep us going through the challenge. We chat about her unique approach which you don't really see in the i…
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