The Root & Remedy Podcast Vanessa Oly

ACNE SUCKS. You know it, I know it and if you are acne-prone, I feel you sister.

This episode is all about clearing your acne from the inside out. We dive into why you're getting breakouts in the first place, how birth control, antibiotics, accutane and spironolactone are bandaids, not longterm solutions, a root-cause approach to healing acne and finding your triggers (nutrition, blood sugar balance, gut health, digestion, stress and more), and setting realistic expectations along your acne journey.

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vanessa@rootandremedywellness.com

Want to work 1:1 with me to clear your acne? Apply HERE.

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

EP 06: Supplements 101: why 99% of them are BS, how to find what you need, avoid the scams and not waste your money

EP 10: Cycle Tracking For Birth Control: how it works, what markers to track, how to know when you're fertile and more

EP 28: Nutrition Essentials for Balanced Hormones: taking the drama out of what, when, and how to eat to feel your best

My favourite Liver Support Supplement

This episode is for you if...


You know you want a family someday but aren't ready to start trying just yet
You are in your 20s or early 30s
You are on the fence about whether you want kids or not, but you want to keep your options open

It is the biggest disservice that we are taught to not care about our cycles, hormones and fertility until we're ready to start trying for kids. It could not be further from the truth. The reality is that both male and female fertility are in decline, more people are struggling than ever, and you do NOT want that to be you. It's time to take a look at your fertility, get real about your timeline, run some tests and prepare for the future you want.

Get in touch:


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TikTok
The Period Fix Course
Freebies & Guides
Email: vanessa@rootandremedywellness.com

Want to work 1:1 with me to optimize fertility, learn how to track your cycle for birth control, balance your hormones or something else? Book a free discovery call HERE.

 

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Previous Episodes

EP 25: The Difficult Conversation You NEED to Have With Yourself: Do you want kids? If so, when? How important is it to you?

EP 02: Meet Your Menstrual Cycle: hormones, phases, ovulation and more

EP 08: PMS & Heavy, Painful Periods: Why so many of us are struggling, how hormones become imbalanced and essential steps for better periods

EP 10: Cycle Tracking For Birth Control: how it works, what markers to track, how to know when you're fertile and more

Articles

How to Start Tracking Your Cycle

Everything You Need to Know About Cervical Fluid

What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting: What a Healthy Period Looks Like

Low-Cost Male Fertility Testing

Ovry Male Fertility Test (use "REMEDY10" for 10% off)

Bloodwork to ask for if you're NOT on hormonal birth control (day 3-5 of your period):


Thyroid panel: TSH, Total and Free T4, Total and Free T3, Reverse T3, Anti-TPO, Anti-thyroglobulin
Fasting glucose
Fasting insulin
Iron panel: TIBC, ferritin, serum iron, transferrin saturation %
B12
Vitamin D
Estrogen (estradiol)
Free & Total Testosterone
FSH
LH
DHEA
CRP
Progesterone (get this on a separate requisition because you need to get this marker done ONE WEEK post-ovulation)
Blood chemistry & CBC
Cholesterol & lipid panel 

Bloodwork to ask for if you ARE on hormonal birth control:


Thyroid panel: TSH, Total and Free T4, Total and Free T3, Reverse T3, Anti-TPO, Anti-thyroglobulin
Fasting glucose
Fasting insulin
Iron panel: TIBC, ferritin, serum iron, transferrin saturation %
B12
Vitamin D
CRP
Blood chemistry & CBC
Cholesterol & lipid panel

Other Podcasts

How to Optimize Fertility in Males & Females | Huberman Lab Podcast

The Science of How to Optimize Testosterone & Estrogen | Huberman Lab Podcast

"You don't have to give up your life for your fertility."

In this episode I'm interviewing Emily Getz. She is a fertility mindset coach, trained in Neuro Linguistic Programming and the founder of Day 1, a first of its kind fertility support network and host of The Day 1 Podcast.

Expect to learn about Emily's fertility journey, how to navigate the process of not getting answers when you're trying to get pregnant, how to check in on your fertility proactively, why infertility impacts our relationships and what you can do to strengthen them, how to still have joy in your life if you're struggling to get pregnant, why comparing your life to your friends is making you miserable and much more!

More about Emily's Story:

In October 2019, Emily was pregnant with her second child whom she lost unexpectedly at six months pregnant, due to an external infection. This experience changed her life and was the precipice of how Day 1 came to be. Over the past three plus years, Emily has experienced a late pregnancy loss followed by a year of cycle monitoring, one IUI, three rounds of IVF, one ectopic pregnancy, (which resulted in the removal of her right fallopian tube), two failed fresh transfers and an 8-week miscarriage after conceiving unassisted. Today you find her navigating what next steps look like all while documenting the emotions, decisions, disappointments and truths behind a fertility quest.

Connect With Emily:


Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/day-1-podcast/id1579571286
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility
Website: https://www.day1fertility.com/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Anne Matthews, Trying to be Positive Podcast

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, The Egg Whisperer

CHANGE IS HARD. Making new habits and breaking old ones can feel impossible and like we are always taking one step forward and 2 steps back.

If you struggle to stick with the changes you know you want to make, are always on and off the wagon, can't seem to make your results last, or feel overwhelmed with the process of building habits, this episode is for you. I'm walking you through the most common mistakes we make when trying to create new habits and change our behaviour, how to actually create a plan that will work for YOU and get lasting results with your health & fitness goals.

Get in touch:


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The Period Fix Course 

Want to work 1:1 with me? Book a free discovery call HERE.

Resources mentioned in the episode:


How to make an Adrenal Cocktail
EP 28: Nutrition Essentials for Balanced Hormones: taking the drama out of what, when, and how to eat to feel your best
EP 16: 4 Mindset Shifts You NEED to Make Right Now to Stay Consistent With Your Habits and Build Self Confidence
EP 15: 4 Simple Habits That Will Change Your Life, Improve Energy Levels, Increase Productivity, and Boost Self-Confidence
EP 09: Morning Routine Essentials: how to set your day up for success, have more energy, focus and productivity

In today's episode I'm interviewing Jackie Rhind, co-founder of Ovry. She is an ambitious entrepreneur looking to redefine reproductive health products in Canada. In 2020, Jackie launched Ovry with hopes of offering Canadians a better alternative to traditional pregnancy tests. Ovry is a brand of pregnancy and ovulation test strips that are just as accurate as leading brands, are tiny, discreet, much more affordable and use 90% less single-use plastic. In addition to winning Small Business BC’s Best Youth Entrepreneur award in 2023, Jackie was also recently featured on CBC’s popular TV show Dragons’ Den. Jackie is passionate about building a business that simplifies the lived experience of women and people with ovaries.

If you want to try out any Ovry products, use the code REMEDY10 for 10% off at checkout.

Connect with Jackie & Ovry:

https://www.myovry.ca/

OVRY Instagram: @myovry

OVRY TikTok: @myovry

Jackie's Email: jackie@myovry.com

Get in touch with Vanessa:


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The Period Fix Course 
Join Our Free Women's Health Community

Want to work 1:1 with Vanessa? Book a free discovery call HERE.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperilling the Future of the Human Race by Shanna H. Swan

Dr Jen Gunter: The Vagina Bible, The Menopause Manifesto, Blood

Pussypedia: A Comprehensive Guide

Dr Anita Mitra: The Gynae Geek 

Dr Heather Irobunda

Dr Allison Rodgers

Dr Jennifer Lincoln

Nutrition is a cornerstone of balanced hormones, healthy cycles and overall fertility. When your body is getting what it needs, you'll notice more energy, better moods, less PMS, you'll handle stress better, lose excess body fat and gain muscle much more easily! SIGN ME UP!

The problem is, there is SO much terrible information when it comes to what/when/how we should be eating to feel out best. In this episode I am setting the record straight (as a certified Nutritionist) and telling you what you ACTUALLY need to be focusing on when it comes to your nutrition, how to create a sustainable plan, build habits and more.

There are many more areas I'll be diving into in later episodes, like superfoods, supplements, greens powders and juices, but, if you nail down and master the steps I outlined in this episode you are 80-90% of the way there.

And the good news?? It is SO MUCH EASIER than you think! Get ready to feel relieved and excited about the steps you'll want to take to feel amazing, and more importantly, the things you can AVOID and stop wasting your time on!

Get in touch with me:


Instagram
TikTok
The Period Fix Course 
Join Our Free Women's Health Community

Want to work 1:1 with me? Book a free discovery call HERE.

Resources mentioned in the episode:


How to make an Adrenal Cocktail
High protein breakfast and lunch ideas