The Gutsy Goddess™️ Podcast Cordelia McFadyen

Today’s episode marks the end of season one of the Gusty Goddess podcast. It’s been a journey and a labour of love. Thank you for all the support you’ve accorded me, and I will be back soon for season two. 
In this episode, I will equip and challenge you to become an advocate for your health. I’d love for us never to be afraid to raise our voices for what we believe is best for our health. Nothing would make me happier than seeing more people investing in their health and doing everything in their power to make sure they have little or no pain. 
Imagine having a moment to challenge a doctor’s opinion on what’s ailing you because you believe there is a better solution and are ready to pursue it. That’s advocacy! I remember when I broke my elbow. Doctors told me they would fix it with some screws, but my arm would never be straight again. I refused to buy into that and got a physiotherapist to work with me to fix my elbow and make it straight again. The process was painful but worth it at the end of the day. 
Today I share some golden nuggets on how you can advocate for your health. Listen in and learn.
 
Key talking Points of the Episode:
[02:05] Learn how to communicate your health needs
[16:13] Always record your doctor’s visits. You can have a look at them later to see if you missed anything, and in case of questions, bring them up
[19:18] How to identify your health gaps
[24:33] You need to set some boundaries
[27:18] Build a health team
 
Magical Quotes from the Episode:
“You are healthy to the level in which you serve yourself. You need to be engaged and understand how to advocate and stand up for yourself.”
“You have to think about the cost of free health care if you don’t invest in yourself.”
“Health needs to be considered all the time, not just when you’re sick.”
“It’s your responsibility to be happy. And it’s your responsibility to lead yourself to the level of health that you desire.”
 
Resources Mentioned
Silk Road Tea Company 
 
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Disclaimer: All content and products contained therein this podcast, including nutritional opinion and any other health-related information, text, images, audio, or other formats, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure, prevent, prescribe, diagnose or manage disease state for any individual situation. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Use of the information contained in this podcast does not constitute a holistic nutrition professional-client relationship and by listening to this podcast, you assume all associated risks and liabilities. The information contained in the podcast and the resources available for download are for educational and informational purposes only. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of ILN. ILN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein.
 
 

You must have heard of metabolism if you are familiar with the nutrition game. It’s a buzzword that we cannot afford to ignore. Metabolism is the process of converting food into energy to keep our bodies running and detoxifying. 
For those of us who grew up in the 80s and 90s, you must have heard people say if you struggle with weight loss, your metabolism is slow. For those who lost weight effortlessly, their metabolism was deemed to be fast and efficient. Metabolism is an interesting topic to study because, every day, you discover something new. You get to demystify some of the myths we have out here and learn better ways of enhancing your metabolism. 
This episode will help you understand what metabolism is, focusing more on how to support our metabolism through what we eat every day and a rough range of how to eat and how much to eat.
Listen to this episode and learn incredible tips on how to support your metabolism. 
 
Key Talking Points of the Episode:
[06:23] Know your BMR
[10:27] How much protein should your body be consuming daily?
[15:42] You need to exercise
[17:14] Avoid the inflammatory food
[21:19] How to create more metabolic flexibility
[23:22] The importance of fasting between meals 
 
Magical Quotes from the Episode:
“The thing that is very damaging over time, and any time is not giving your body the energy that it needs.”
“If you are consistent with feeding your body and not in the sense of nutrient dense foods, chances are your digestion and gut health is definitely going to be better.”
 
Resources Mentioned:
Basal Metabolic Rate Calculator 
ILN Blog: What is Metabolism 
ILN Blog: Why is My Metabolism Slow
Study: Daily Energy Expenditure Through the Human Life Course  
 
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Disclaimer: All content and products contained therein this podcast, including nutritional opinion and any other health-related information, text, images, audio, or other formats, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure, prevent, prescribe, diagnose or manage disease state for any individual situation. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Use of the information contained in this podcast does not constitute a holistic nutrition professional-client relationship and by listening to this podcast, you assume all associated risks and liabilities. The information contained in the podcast and the resources available for download are for educational and informational purposes only. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of ILN. ILN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein.
 
 

Thyroid health is becoming a popular conversation. More and more people are getting concerned with the status of their thyroid health. If you have been experiencing fatigue, hair thinning, weird weight loss or weight gain, and digestive issues, among other symptoms, you could be having thyroid issues. To rule out if you have a thyroid disorder, you need to journal what you are feeling and share it with your doctor so that you can run tests to understand what is happening.
In this episode, I dig deep into thyroid health. I share signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, the tests you need to run, things that can cause thyroid issues, and foods and supplements to help you overcome the dysfunction. Also, I will share things you can do to ease the symptoms and make your recovery journey easier.
 Listen in and learn. 
 
Key Talking Points of the Episode:
[02:11] What does the thyroid do?
[03:54] Understanding hypothyroidism and its symptoms 
[05:27] Understanding hyperthyroidism and its symptoms 
[05:53] Symptoms of thyroid issues
[07:30] Thyroid testing
[09:54] Things that can affect your thyroid
[12:16] You need to sleep enough
[17:22] Supplements and foods that can support thyroid health              
 
Magical Quotes from the Episode:
“You’re not what you eat, you are what you absorb and assimilate.”
“You do not have to continually place yourself in situations with people that bring so much stress to you. You owe it to yourself not to do that.”
“We don’t create boundaries because things are always going so lovely. We create boundaries because we feel exhausted.”
“Magnesium is just so deficient from our soil that we’re just not getting it from the foods.”
“Health is a journey. It is a path. It’s not a destination.”
“Just as it takes time to become unwell or sick, it can take time to feel well and be healthy.”
 
Resources Mentioned:
Harmonic Arts
Dr. Izabella Wentz 
Food, Mood & Poop Journal 
Blog Post - Your Thyroid: Foods & Nutrients to Help 
Science Read – Impact of Drinking Water Fluoride on Human Thyroid Hormones
 
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Instagram 
 
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Disclaimer: All content and products contained therein this podcast, including nutritional opinion and any other health-related information, text, images, audio, or other formats, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure, prevent, prescribe, diagnose or manage disease state for any individual situation. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Use of the information contained in this podcast does not constitute a holistic nutrition professional-client relationship and by listening to this podcast, you assume all associated risks and liabilities. The information contained in the podcast and the resources available for download are for educational and informational purposes only. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of ILN. ILN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein.
 

Have you ever met a woman who doesn’t appreciate good hair? We all know that women feel like they can rule the world when they have good hair. Unfortunately, if you have good hair today, it is not a guarantee that you’ll have it tomorrow. 
My hair used to be thick and healthy. As my age progressed, I noticed my hair was thinking at an alarming rate. My ponytail was becoming thin, and I realized there were some hairstyles I could no longer enjoy. I decided to get to the bottom of my issue. I went to see a doctor who thought I was overreacting. He told me women are meant to shed their hair. He gave some recommendations which I didn’t apply.
I began my journey to restoring my hair. I became more aware of the products I was using, my diet and had a keen eye on my hormones. Did my hair get better? Yes, it did. In this episode, I share my experience with hair loss, the causes of hair loss, and how to restore your hair’s health.
Listen in and learn.
 
Key Talking Points of the Episode:
[01:55] How I discovered I was experiencing hair loss
[05:33] My experience with a doctor who showed zero concern about my hair loss
[10:48] Some causes of hair loss
[12:44] Hair loss and hormones
[19:05] Dealing with stress
[23:15] How stress and stressors affect your hair health
[28:56] What can you do to improve your hair health?
[31:57] Hormone testing and treatment
 
Magical Quotes from the Episode:
“You have to respect yourself enough to put boundaries against people who maybe just stress you right the eff out like they’re not worth it.”
 
Related Links & Resources:
Silk Hair Bonnet 
Allergy to Hair Dye Increasing 
The Role of Vitamins & Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review
Vanessa McWilliams
Supplement Dispensary – Hair Vitamins 
 
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Disclaimer: All content and products contained therein this podcast, including nutritional opinion and any other health-related information, text, images, audio, or other formats, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure, prevent, prescribe, diagnose or manage disease state for any individual situation. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Use of the information contained in this podcast does not constitute a holistic nutrition professional-client relationship and by listening to this podcast, you assume all associated risks and liabilities. The information contained in the podcast and the resources available for download are for educational and informational purposes only. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of ILN. ILN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein.
 
 
 

Day by day, we are witnessing an increase in sleep deprivation. People are sleeping less for different reasons. Some people are working too much and have little time to sleep, while others can’t sleep. Lately, I realized how blessed I am to have the superpower to fall asleep. Many people struggle with sleep issues which I believe can be solved. 
In this episode, I talk about sleep and your gut. There is a deep relationship between your gut and sleep. For instance, if you had a meal just a few minutes before bed, you would realize you’ll struggle to fall asleep. When lying down, our bodies lack the gravity advantage to push food down our digestive systems. Thus, the food sits in the stomach, which is not good for us. This may cause issues like GERD, which have an impact on our sleep. Also, if you consume beverages like tea or coffee just before bedtime, you might encounter some challenges falling asleep. 
In this episode, I aim to educate you on how to sleep better. I will help you understand REM (rapid eye movement) and the Circadian rhythm, how your gut plays a role in interrupting your sleep, how you can create a sleep sanctuary, and share a few things that can help you with sleep.
Grab your notebook and pen; you should take some notes. 
 
Key Talking Points of the Episode:
[01:57] Our sleep is under attack 
[07:20] Understanding the REM (rapid eye movement) cycles and Circadian rhythms
[10:09] Gut issues that can impact sleep
[14:46] How to create your sleep sanctuary
[25:32] Things that can help with sleep
 
Related Links & Resources:
True Dark Glasses
Navage
Dr Gerry Curatola
Aura Cacia 
 
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Disclaimer: All content and products contained therein this podcast, including nutritional opinion and any other health-related information, text, images, audio, or other formats, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure, prevent, prescribe, diagnose or manage disease state for any individual situation. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Use of the information contained in this podcast does not constitute a holistic nutrition professional-client relationship and by listening to this podcast, you assume all associated risks and liabilities. The information contained in the podcast and the resources available for download are for educational and informational purposes only. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of ILN. ILN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein.
 
 

Have you ever observed how your gut behaves whenever you are under any stress? You may realize that you experience a lack of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, and slowed digestion, among other things. These symptoms are usually your body telling you to act on your stress. 
I want to talk about your gut and stress in this episode. We’ll examine how stress affects your gut and health, food allergies, sleep, and how to handle internal inflammation and stress. I’m passionate about today’s topic because I have much information to give.
There were seasons when I thought I had a functional tool kit to deal with stress. At some point, what used to work for me stopped working, and I had to return to the drawing board. I’ve concluded that what used to work for me then might not work for me now. I have to keep evolving. One thing that has remained constant is that I must keep listening to my body and paying attention to know what it needs. 
For instance, there was a time when I used to have six to eight eggs in a day. I’d have them with anything from hard-boiled, scrabbled to having in salads. After sometimes I realized they were clogging my brain, and I had to go slow on them. 
Listen in and learn more about your gut and stress. 
 
Key Talking Points of the Episode:
[05:05] Deconstructing stress
[09:34] How stress can affect your health
[12:33] Dealing with food stressors
[14:01] How I went off gluten
[16:41] What is internal inflammation, and how to fight it?
[20:25] Managing blood sugar roller coaster
[25:29] You need fibre
[27:01] How to handle stress
 
Magical Quotes from the Episode:
“90% of the worry that I stress myself out over, never happens. If it does happen, like it’s a rare to the degree that I have created in my mind.”
“We are not what we eat. We are what we absorb and assimilate.”
“Everybody has a different reaction to food. And it’s not always going to be so obvious in the sense of the physical digestive symptoms.”



Resource(s) Mentioned in This Episode:
Erin Skye Kelly – Get the Hell Out of Debt



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Disclaimer: All content and products contained therein this podcast, including nutritional opinion and any other health-related information, text, images, audio, or other formats, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure, prevent, prescribe, diagnose or manage disease state for any individual situation. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Use of the information contained in this podcast does not constitute a holistic nutrition professional-client relationship and by listening to this podcast, you assume all associated risks and liabilities. The information contained in the podcast and the resources available for download are for educational and informational purposes only. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of ILN. ILN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein.