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In this episode of the Joyous Health podcast, host Joy McCarthy interviews Natalie von Teichman, the creator of the first meditation stuffie for kids. Natalie shares her expertise in children's mental health and discusses the importance of mindfulness for children. She also opens up about her own experience with COVID-19 and the impact it had on her mental health. 
As a mom of four boys and an entrepreneur, Natalie understands the challenges of balancing a busy schedule with self-care. She offers valuable insights and holistic-minded practical tips on how to incorporate mindfulness practices into our hectic lives, helping us find moments of calm and joy amidst the chaos.
She emphasizes the need to treat mental fitness with the same level of importance as physical fitness. Just as we prioritize our physical health through exercise and self-care, we should also prioritize our mental well-being by practicing strategies and exercises to strengthen it. Don't miss this insightful conversation about supporting children's well-being through mindfulness.
 
Episode Highlights:
[00:01:48] Importance of mindfulness for children.
[00:04:14] Times of isolation and lockdown.
[00:07:53] Mental health and COVID symptoms.
[00:11:09] Children's mental health.
[00:19:34] Meditation and overcoming anxiety.
[00:23:01] Conscious breathing and meditation.
[00:27:33] Mindfulness for kids.
[00:30:23] Transitioning to parasympathetic state.
[00:34:08] Sensory stimulation for kids.
[00:37:35] Mesh toys for mental health.
[00:41:09] Creating a meaningful business.
[00:44:36] Box breathing and race car driving.
 
Resources:
Learn more about Miindfully
Find Miindfully Meditate on Instagram
Use code JOYOUS15 to save on a MediTate stuffie
 
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This week Joy chats with Kena Peranjape, the founder of All You Are. The conversation with Kena was truly inspiring and motivating. Joy was deeply moved by Kena's journey and her remarkable ability to overcome challenging situations and find her purpose. She shares the importance of maintaining a positive mindset, even through difficult situations, finding purpose and connecting with your inner spark.  
Tune in to be inspired and motivated to discover your own passions and empower yourself.
 
Episode Highlights:
[00:01:29] Maintaining a positive mindset.
[00:03:43] Transitioning in career paths.
[00:08:05] Following nudges and taking action.
[00:12:25] Finding positivity through adversity.
[00:15:42] Advice for difficult situations.
[00:19:22] Wearing a dress at the hospital.
[00:23:02] Purpose and fulfillment in life.
[00:30:37] Finding your inner spark.
[00:34:05] Shifting energy and mindset.
[00:37:59] Journey back to happiness.
[00:41:32] Finding gratitude in tough times.
[00:45:43] Meditation with young children.
 
Resources:
Kena on Instagram
Her coaching business: All You Are. 
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In this episode of the Joyous Health podcast, host Joy welcomes Jill, a registered nurse and certified functional medicine practitioner, who is on a mission to change the way we approach menopause and aging. Jill believes that it is possible for midlife women to feel vibrant, happy, healthy, balanced, sexy, and strong. She guides women to greater well-being by addressing the root cause of their symptoms and educating them about their bodies. Join Joy and Jill as they discuss the importance of taking small steps towards better health and embracing the notion that aging doesn't have to mean decline.
 
Episode Highlights:
[00:00:39] Embracing Aging and Menopause.
[00:03:34] Hormones and perimenopause.
[00:07:38] The journey of menopause.
[00:11:33] Lifestyle habits for menopause.
[00:16:18] Sleep and menopause.
[00:18:41] Hormones and sleep issues.
[00:20:44] Hormone replacement and progesterone cream.
[00:25:13] Drawbacks of taking oral progesterone.
[00:28:30] Hormone replacement therapy benefits.
[00:32:23] Symptoms of estrogen plummeting.
[00:36:48] Vaginal dryness and micro tears.
[00:39:22] When should I start?
[00:43:22] Testosterone and healthy aging.
[00:44:39] Hormone support and body function.
[00:48:05] The more people we can help.
 
Resources:
Estrogen Matters Book
Find Jill on Instagram
Find Jill’s website 
 
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This week Joy chats with Dr. Kwado Kyeremanteng, the department head of critical care at the Ottawa Hospital. He shares his insights on the importance of finding the leader within oneself and the courage to be authentic, even if you're not in a leadership role. He discusses his new book, "Unapologetic Leadership," and inspires listeners with his stories and energy. 
Dr. K also talks about his work in caring for the sickest patients in the ICU and his research on improving ICU resources and access to palliative care. Don't miss this empowering conversation on finding courage and making a positive impact.
 
Episode Highlights:
[00:02:25] Authentic leadership and courage.
[00:04:51] Making decisions from our values.
[00:09:32] People's unwavering belief systems.
[00:12:30] Speaking up in challenging environments.
[00:18:37] Authenticity and its impact.
[00:28:16] Using rejection as fuel.
[00:30:09] Developing a stomach for difficult decisions.
[00:36:59] Managing stress and relaxation.
[00:38:56] Leaning on your partner.
[00:42:49] Improving healthcare and avoiding ICU.
 
Resources:
Dr. K’s new book: Unapologetic Leadership: Finding The Moral Courage To Do The Right Thing
Dr. K on Instagram
Dr. K on Tiktok
Solving Healthcare Website
Solving Healthcare Podcast
 
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This week Joy chats with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman, a board certified and licensed naturopathic doctor, about perimenopause. They discuss the lack of information available on this topic and the various symptoms women experience during this time of transition. Dr. Rachel provides actionable steps for managing these symptoms and offers valuable insights into women's health and hormonal imbalances. Tune in to gain knowledge and take control of your health during perimenopause.
This is definitely an episode where you'll want to take some notes, so settle in with a skin-nourishing cuppa tea and get your notebook ready!



Episode Highlights:
[00:01:11] Lack of information on menopause. 
[00:05:00] Common symptoms in perimenopause. 
[00:09:37] Heavy periods and alarming symptoms. 
[00:11:23] Body changes and societal pressure. 
[00:15:19] Supporting testosterone with weight-bearing exercises. 
[00:19:17] The Toxic 10 ingredients. 
[00:23:09] The power of healthy fats. 
[00:26:17] Clean estrogen and cruciferous vegetables. 
[00:29:09] Fermented foods and vegan chili. 
[00:33:14] Toxic cleaning products vs. natural alternatives. 
[00:36:34] Natural health products. 
[00:40:17] Herbs for nervous system support. 
[00:45:11] Magnesium and its benefits. 
[00:48:08] Conscious breathing and meditation. 



Resources:
Rachel’s Website
Rachels’s Instagram 
Rachel’s Facebook  
Dupont Family Clinic Website 

JHP: Raising healthy eaters with Dr. Rachel Schwartzman 
 
More about Joyous Health:
Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
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Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.
 

This week Joy chats with Dr. Eric Korem, who has always been driven by a relentless pursuit of high performance as he’s coached athletes from football players to Olympic athletes. As time progressed, that drive became a purpose — to improve the lives of others in ways they didn’t know were possible. He did his PhD on sleep so he knows a thing or two about how to get better quality shut-eye and he’s super passionate about helping others truly thrive. 
If you want to learn more about how to get the best sleep of your life and boost your resilience to stress then you won’t want to miss this episode. So settle in with a skin-nourishing cuppa tea and get your notebook ready–you’ll want to make notes of his amazing advice!



Episode Highlights: 
Accuracy of wearable tech devices for sleep
Breakdown of sleep stages and what hormones are involved 
The power of sleep for immune health
Testosterone and sleep
The ideal number of hours of sleep
3 key sleep behaviours everyone needs to focus on
Importance of having a consistent sleep schedule 
How sunlight impacts hormones, mood and sleep
How to get a better sleep 
Tips to manage a racing mind aka monkey brain
Dr. Korem’s fave app to help you relax, focus and sleep
How to make stress your friend
How to boost your stress resiliency 
The power of strength training 
Optic flow: What happens when you’re walking
Dr. Korem’s app AIM 7
 
Resources:
Dr. Korem on Instagram
Dr. Korem’s website 
Dr. Korem on LinkedIn 
Dr. Korem on Facebook
Dr. Korem’s podcast 
Round up of accuracy of wearable devices 
Endel: App to help you focus, relax and sleep 
The Joy of Movement Book
Aim 7
 
More about Joyous Health:
Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health
Check out  Joy’s bestselling cookbooks
Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter
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Find Joyous Health on Facebook
Connect with Joyous Health on TikTok
Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.