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In this solo episode, Dr. Toni chats all things numerology, with international numerologist and author, Vikki MacKinnon. Vikki explains how numbers work in every part of your life, in such a way that you: feel their energy, sense their presence, gain greater understanding of your circumstances and patterns that may be holding you back, and get a clear sense of the options and possibilities that lie before you. Discover where you are in your progressive cycles, and gain a sense of direction and anticipation as you look at where you are going.







Vikki MacKinnon is one of North America’s most respected numerologists. She is known to be deeply spiritual and insightful, yet refreshingly practical and down-to-Earth.







As founder and creator of the Born To Thrive Numerology Course, Vikki has facilitated workshops in Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, and Tokyo – leading participants on a powerful journey of self-awareness and self-esteem, and empowering them with a metaphysical tool that will provide on-going benefits in their personal and professional life for years to come.







Many of Vikki’s students in both Canada and Japan have continued on to take the Advanced Numerology Mentorship Program, becoming numerologists themselves, or incorporating numerology into their own holistic practice.







Vikki is also an author of two books. You can find out more here.







Today’s Mama Must Have:







Dr. Toni is a fan of homemade watermelon popsicles.







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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. Toni reviews how wildfire smoke impacts the health of you and your kids. The particle matter in wildfire smoke has been found to be up to 10 times more harmful to your health than the particle matter from other sources. Not only can it cause headaches and irritate your eyes, throat and respiratory system, it can increase inflammation and oxidative damage, leading to higher risk of reproductive issues, cardiovascular disease, neurological and immune disorders. Listen in to find out how you can protect yourself and your kids from this growing problem in the summer. 







Today’s Mama Must-Have:







Dr. Toni loves her local farmers markets in the parks for fruit, veg and flowers!







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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 happening this fall. Join her at https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/register







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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 solo episode, Dr. Lisa discusses how to use technology to your advantage. Whether you realize it or not, your brain is being hijacked when online. Instead of getting sucked into social media scrolling, time wasting and overwhelm, you can use technology to enhance your productivity. You can regain your time and brain function with simple steps around mindfulness and boundaries - without needing to throw away your phone. 







Listen in to discover how to “Starve your distraction and feed your focus”.







In this episode, we cover:









* What is Digital Wellness and Digital Flourishing®







* The importance of realizing your unconscious habits around technology



* For more info on habits, see Episode 170











* How exposing yourself to negative news in the morning influences your mood







* Why it’s so easy for your attention to get hacked because of dopamine







* How multitasking is actually compulsive fractured attention, which increases your stress levels and emotional dysregulation







* The importance of tracking your time for time awareness, adjusting your notifications, setting limits and using apps to manage your time on phone







* How you can take the Digital Flourishing Survey here







* The importance of taking breaks to increase your productivity



* For more info about forest bathing, see Episode 189







* For more info about vacation planning, see Episode 183 













Today’s Mama Must-Have:







Dr. Lisa is a big fan of Sharon Salzburg’s 10 day Equanimity course which she chipped away at, even on vacation.







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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 today’s episode re-release from 2020, Dr. Lisa talks to Dr. Jen Newell, naturopathic doctor and founder of Connected Health and Skin. Dr. Jen sought out a naturopathic approach to skin health when she became dissatisfied with oral contraceptives, antibiotics and other conventional treatments for her own hormonal cystic acne and mild rosacea. Dr. Jen helps women overcome acne and other skin disorders to achieve a clear, radiant complexion, restored hormonal balance and renewed digestive function. 







In this episode, we cover:









* How your skin changes due to hormone and structural changes with perimenopause including:



* Acne on chest, back, jawline or hairline







* Age spots







* Dryness







* Wrinkles and aging







* Thinning skin











* How different hair products you use could cause inflammation and impact your skin health







* Why daily mineral sunscreen use is a key component for maintaining skin health







* Why it’s important to protect you skin from UVA rays that travel through windows







* Why eating colourful fruit and vegetables is important for your skin







* Why drinking too much coffee and alcohol is not great for your skin







* Why you may want to drink more herbal tea like nettle, hibiscus, spearmint, licorice root







* The biggest factors that impact how your skin will age, outside of genetics (hint: they start with the letter S - sugar, sun, smoking, stress)







* How prescription medications like anti-depressants and insulin can impact your skin health







* The antioxidant supplements, like lycopene, CoQ10, astaxanthin, quercetin, that you may want to talk to your naturopathic doctor about adding into your regime







* Why supplementing with biotin could be worsening your acne







* Different ingredients you might want to look for in your skin care products, like retinoids, vitamin C, green tea extract, niacinamide







* What skin care products are the most important to use







* Why oil cleansing can help your skin health when you use it with another gentle cleanser







* If it’s worth it to use a collagen supplement









Today’s Mama Must-Have: 







Dr. Jen cannot live without a creamy milk cleanser to keep her face feeling fresh and healthy







Dr. Lisa loves Consonant hand cream to protect and hydrate her hands with the extra hand washing and use of hand sanitizer https://consonantskincare.com/collections/hand-cream 







You can find and connect with Dr. Jen Newell at www.connectedhealthandskin.com and on Instagram @newellnd 







Visit the NaturalDermStore https://naturaldermstore.ca/  for healthy, evidence based natural skin care products. You can receive a 15% discount off your order using the code Perimenopause. Reach out to them for help to find the right products for you.







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In this episode re-release from 2023, Dr. Toni discusses how moon cycles can impact your emotional well-being with evolutionary astrologer and clairvoyant JoAnn Stoneberg. Human beings have been paying attention to the moon and stars for thousands of years. Learn what important information you can tap into when you pay attention to the phases of the moon and the position of the stars and how it can help you understand to support emotional health for you and your family.







See Episode 59 for more information on moon cycles and cyclical living.







JoAnn Stoneberg is an evolutionary astrologer and clairvoyant, as well as the owner, founder and creator of As The Planets Turn.  She teaches Astrology, is a speaker, muse and writer. JoAnn is very gifted at helping her clients work though and navigate their fears and obstacles when it comes to life’s ups and downs and transitions.   She is instrumental in teaching her clients techniques that can be used for many years to come to assist them throughout their lives. JoAnn’s intuitive use of the planets and stars help her clients have more faith and trust within themselves knowing it is ok to be who they are; by translating the beautiful ancient language of Astrology in a brilliant way to help you understand and discover the evolutionary intent of your soul. Her 20-year healing journey and training in ancient techniques has heightened her already intuitive skills to eloquently heal the souls of past lives, transform the lineage of our ancestors, clear negative energies and help lost earthbound spirits to cross over.  







In today’s episode, we cover:









* The importance of knowing your sun sign, your moon sign and your rising sign 







* The 4 main phases of the moon and how it can impact your energy and behaviour







* How the moon can be affected by the stars and astrological signs 







* The relationship between your birth chart and the moon 







* Why you need to know your partner’s and kids’ moon signs to support their emotional needs and well-being









You can connect with JoAnn, get her Moon Phases e-book and register for her online astrology classes - Navigate Your Emotions and What’s Your Sun, Moon and Rising Sign - at www.astheplanetsturn.com







Follow JoAnn on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/joannstoneberg/







Today’s Mama Must-Have:







Dr. Toni is a big fan of topical magnesium for muscle tension, like Epsom gel. 







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 in the fall. Join her at https://www.hypnobirthingcalgary.com/register







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In this episode, Dr. Lisa discusses the best strategies to manage picky eating in your kids with Picky Eating Expert Danielle Binns. While there are many reasons why kids can steer away from certain foods, even the picky eaters can learn to expand their food choices. Listen in to learn what you can do (and what not to do) to make meal time less stressful!







Danielle Binns is a Certified Nutritionist, Picky Eating Expert, and more importantly, a mom of three who gets it. Danielle experienced the struggles around trying to feed her family first-hand. Her first daughter was an extremely picky eater,  labeled ‘failure to thrive’, and mealtimes were beyond stressful.  After endless research, and acquiring Certifications in picky eating, Danielle transformed her daughter into one of the most adventurous kids at the table. 







She made all the mistakes at meals and is now on a mission to show other parents that there’s a better way to raise healthy eaters. Over the past decade, Danielle has helped thousands of parents around the world achieve stress-free meals via her step-by-step online programs (Raising Adventurous Eaters, Picky Eater Protocol) and private coaching (Thrive Program).  She also makes food exploration fun with her revolutionary mealtime tools (Curious Cookie).  







Danielle educates and inspires families while speaking at global paediatric conventions, consulting Montessori schools, and running eye-opening workshops for parenting communities. She is a trusted resource for media outlets like CTV News and has been featured on various podcasts.







In this episode, we cover:









* How to know where your kids fall on the spectrum of picky eating







* The importance of setting up your eating environment and schedule for success







* How to deal with food jags or when your kids reject food they have eaten before







* The importance of increasing enjoyment and reducing stress, frustration and pressure during mealtimes







* How you can make mealtime fun and foster your kids’ healthy relationship with food









Connect with Danielle on Instagram and Facebook 







Find out more about the Picky Eater Protocol and the Curious Cookie cards and placemat at https://daniellebinns.com/







Today’s Mama Must-Have:







Dr. Lisa is a big fan of her air fryer for making easy meals and reheating leftovers.







Thanks for listening!







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







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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.