The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast

In this re-released episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni review their favourite “Mama Must-Have” recommendations from the past 100 episodes. These tips and products make their lives easier and are great ways for you and your family to stay healthy and happy. They include our favourite foods, drinks, books, essential oils, body care products, apps and more! Treat yourself this Mother's Day or use these ideas and add to your wish list for the future.







In this episode, we cover:









* Hella Hydrating Facial Serum with rosehips and hyaluronic acid from Joyous Health



* Shared on Episode 78 with Joy McCarthy







* Can use with cool Jade roller











* Essential oils



* Shared on Episode 93 with Barbara Rempel







* Lavender in bath and diluted in fractionated coconut oil on bottoms of feet to relax kids at night 







* Grapefruit, lemon, wild orange for reducing stress and increasing energy







* Peppermint topically for muscle tension







* Eucalyptus or easy air in steam inhalations or shower, diluted topically on bottoms of feet and chest 











* Insight timer app, Ten Percent Happier app – Ted Lasso and Taming Anxiety challenges







* 10 minute Path to Presence Meditation



* Shared on Episode 95 with Fran Watson – download for free her











* Bullet journal for stress reduction



* Shared on Episode 11 with Nicole North 











* Our favourite supplements include:



* Magnesium – for more info, see Episode 83







* Vitamin D – for more info, see Episode 97  







* Ashwagandha, melatonin, passionflower, GABA, 5-HTP, mitochondrial antioxidants like MitoAMP











* Zonli weighted blanket, sleep mask, Soundscreen white noise machine for sleep support



* Shared on Episode 73











* Hydrotherapy – cold showers and wet sock treatment for energy, immune and circulation support







* Designs for Health Paleo protein powder with almond or oat milk for sugar free hot chocolate



* Shared on Episode 57 with Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed

In today’s episode re-release from 2021, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni talk about menstrual cycle awareness. Did you know that there are different times of the month that are more suited for you to be productive, be social, do analytical work, do a presentation or to rest? Your energy can fluctuate in relation to the moon cycle and your menstrual cycle. Cyclical living can be used to maximize your productivity, efficiency and success at work and at home throughout the month.







If you don’t have a regular menstrual cycle right now, you can follow the moon’s cycles.







In today’s episode, we cover:









* Recent research looking at how the full moon can impact your sleep and menstrual cycle







* How the US Women’s soccer team were using menstrual cycle awareness to maximize nutrition, training, rest and recovery, resulting in their second World Cup win







* The similarities between moon phases and menstrual cycle phases







* How changes in your hormones and moon phases can impact your mood and energy









Today’s Mama Must Have: 







Dr. Lisa enjoys having someone else make food and getting it delivered with Uber Eats, Door Dash and Skip the Dishes.Dr. Toni enjoys the peek into psychedelic psychotherapy, the Wim Hof Method of breathing and cold plunges and orgasm workshop on Netflix’s the goop lab with Gwyneth Paltrow







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Stay safe and healthy everyone!







Disclaimer:The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.

In this episode, Dr. Toni shares some questions to consider and suggestions from neuroscience research around happiness. So often, moms tend to put their own happiness on the back burner and put their kids' and partners' needs ahead of their own. It’s time to claim your right to joy and happiness!







In today’s episode we cover:









* Why happiness is good for your mental and physical health







* 2 important ways you can think about the concept of happiness 







* How Martha Beck confirmed that happiness is your right







* 8 characteristics of happy people 







* How the words you use could help reduce depression









Today’s Mama Must Have: 







Martha Beck’s interview on The Tim Ferriss Show.







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Stay safe and healthy everyone!







Disclaimer: The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.

Do you feel like self-care adds more stress to your day than benefits? Are overwhelmed and can’t add one more thing to your to-do list? Then this episode is for you! Listen in to find out how Dr. Lisa presses the “easy button” to be more efficient and free up time and mental space to do the things she loves. Also discover ways to make your morning routine easier and which mindset changes Dr. Lisa has developed recently to cope with being a busy mom and an entrepreneur.







What’s Else is Happening?







Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing session for expecting parents looking to decrease fear and anxiety to support their natural instincts around labour and birth is next month. Join her at https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/register







Thanks for joining us!







Email us or connect with us on  Facebook  and  Instagram. 







We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode.







You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.







Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!







Stay safe and healthy everyone!







Disclaimer: The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.

In this episode re-release from 2023, Dr. Lisa talks with holistic nutritionist Cristina Tahoces about burnout and perimenopause. Women in perimenopause are more likely to experience professional and personal burnout, especially when experiencing hormone fluctuations and symptoms like fatigue, brain fog and sleep deprivation.







Dr. Lisa previously talked with Cristina about love led nourishment in Episode 92







Cristina Tahoces is a holistic nutritionist and owner of Thrive Nutrition Practice, a global online wellness business focused on building physical and mental health resilience to stress through a nutritional approach she calls “love-led nourishment”. A former corporate banker, Cristina turned to nutrition to help herself heal from chronic allergies & adrenal fatigue. Over the years, she has helped clients with high stress profiles improve sleep, immunity & energy levels, relieve irritable bowel symptoms and reverse high blood pressure – all through her in-depth knowledge about how to use food therapeutically.  In 2017, she shared her nutritional strategy “Sleep Love Poop” on the TEDx stage as part of the TED Women’s Global Conference. She uses the themes of Sleep Love Poop to help her clients both in private consultation and through her group programs, which she runs several times a year.







In today’s episode, we cover:









* How burnout is possible even when you love your job







* Why you need to listen to the signals your body is giving you, especially when you eat







* The similarities between symptoms of perimenopause and symptoms of burnout







* Why the likelihood of experiencing burnout increases when you are in perimenopause







* Important strategies you can use to prevent burnout







* Why it’s important for you to get blood work done through a medical or naturopathic doctor







* The importance of pooping every day and “clear pee, clear mind”









Today’s Mama Must-Have:







Dr. Lisa is a big fan of the Insight timer app for meditation and for break in the day.







Cristina loves her Air Pods to listen to her music, podcasts, audiobooks while making dinner.







What’s Else is Happening?







Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing session for expecting parents looking to decrease fear and anxiety to support their natural instincts around labour and birth is next month. Join her at https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/register







Thanks for joining us!







Email us or connect with us on  Facebook  and  Instagram. 







We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode.







You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.







Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!







Stay safe and healthy everyone!







Disclaimer: The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.

Did you know that fever is an evolutionary response that humans (and other animals) need to mobilize the immune system and fight off infection effectively? And that not all fevers are bad and do not reflect how severe an illness is? Listen in to this episode re-release as Dr. Toni dispels the common myths about fever and find out how to support this natural process in your kids and yourself to recover effectively.







In this episode re-release, we cover:









* What is a fever and how to measure it 







* The most common myths about fevers, such as:



* All fevers are bad and must be treated with medication







* Fevers above 40oC or 104oF are dangerous and can cause brain damage







* Seizures are often caused by fever and can harm your child







* Fevers should come down to normal when treated with medication and once it comes down, it should stay down











* Why you might want to think twice before giving your kids medication like acetaminophen or ibuprofen







* What you can do to make your child more comfortable when they have a fever before considering medication like acetaminophen or ibuprofen



* Hydration







* Hydrotherapy







* Herbal medicine and homeopathy











* For more info about myths and facts about fever, see https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/fever-myths-versus-facts/







* For more info about nutrients that support immune system against viral infections, see Episode 39







* For more info about leaky gut, see Episode 8









Today’s Mama Must Have:







Dr. Toni is a big fan of having several homeopathic remedies on hand at home to use when her and her family are having symptoms of viral infection like fever, especially aconite, ferrum phosphoricum and belladonna, as well as herbal teas like elderberry, echinacea, yarrow and peppermint.







What’s Else is Happening?







Dr. Toni’s next HypnoBirthing session for expecting parents looking to decrease fear and anxiety to support their natural instincts around labour and birth is next month. Join her at https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/register







Join Dr. Lisa’s new Facebook group Wild Woman Adventures Toronto if you want to get out in nature, connect with other women and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Activities include: sunrise/sunset SUP, tree-top trekking, a new moon workshop and more!







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