Double Dose of Wellness Podcast

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Welcome to Double Dose of Wellness; where science meets soul. Hosted by twin sisters Andrea and Nicole, healthcare professionals and holistic health coaches, this is the podcast for high-achieving, busy women who are ready to stop putting themselves last and start feeling like themselves again. Each week, we explore the connections between nutrition, gut health, hormones, inflammation, stress, mindset, habits, fitness, and the nervous system along with the deeper patterns that influence how we care for ourselves. Expect evidence-informed conversations, practical tools, personal stories, honest discussions, and plenty of twin banter and laughs along the way. Two sisters. Two healthcare perspectives. One holistic approach to helping you feel like you again. 🎙️ New episodes every week.

  1. 2d ago

    #98: The Business of Hunger: Why Food Is So Hard to Ignore

    Why are we thinking about food so much, and how much of it is actually within our control? Welcome to Double Dose of Wellness, where science meets soul. We're Andrea and Nicki, twin sisters, healthcare professionals and health coaches helping women reconnect with their bodies and find a more balanced approach to wellness. In the final episode of our Hunger Games series, we are looking beyond biology, hormones and cravings to explore the powerful influence of the world around us. From food advertising and clever marketing to the booming wellness industry and the rise of GLP-1 medications we're unpacking the business of hunger and how our environment influences the way we eat, think about food and feel about our bodies. As we wrap up this series, we're bringing everything together: hunger isn't simply a matter of willpower. Our biology, emotions, habits and environment all play a role in how we eat. Our goal isn't to make you more restrictive or give you another set of rules. It's to help you understand your relationship with food, recognize the influences around you and make more intentional choices. Because not every craving is a problem, not every wellness trend is a solution, and not every normal experience needs fixing. Join us for the finale of The Hunger Games series as we explore why food is so hard to ignore and what it means to take back a little more awareness and choice. Free guide Discover 5 Hidden Habits That Help Your Body Let Go Of What’s Been Holding It Back - Without Cutting Out Comfort Foods Or Pushing Through Exhausting Workouts Holistic Health Coaching for Women’s Wellness and Nutrition

  2. Oct 14

    #97 The Hunger Games Series — Part 3: Why Am I Thinking About Food All the Time?

    Do you ever feel like you're thinking about food all day long? What you're going to eat next. Whether you should eat something. If you ate too much earlier. When you can have your next meal. And somehow food has taken up way more space in your brain than you’d like. In Part 3 of our Hunger Games Series we’re talking about food noise: what it actually means, why food can become so mentally loud, and whether thinking about food all the time is always a problem. We unpack five possible reasons food might be taking up so much mental space, including not eating enough, having too many food rules, the “I’ll start again tomorrow” cycle, learned food cues, and the role food can play in giving us something to look forward to. Most importantly, we’re taking the shame and judgment out of the conversation.  If you’re tired of food taking up so much space in your head, this conversation is for you. This is Part Three of our Hunger Games Series—and it might just change the way you think about your thoughts around food. Free Guide Discover 5 Hidden Habits That Help Your Body Let Go Of What’s Been Holding It Back - Without Cutting Out Comfort Foods Or Pushing Through Exhausting Workouts Holistic Health Coaching for Women’s Wellness and Nutrition

  3. Sep 30

    #95: The Hunger Games Why You’re Hungry All the Time: 5 Things Your Meals Might Be Missing

    Why are you hungry again… already?   You eat breakfast then you’re thinking about food. You eat lunch and by 3 p.m. You’re looking for a snack. Then dinner comes and somehow you’re still standing in the pantry later that night wondering “Why am I hungry AGAIN?”   In this episode of Double Dose of Wellness with the Twins and your health care pros we’re breaking down 5 things that could be missing from your meals when you feel hungry all the time; and number one might surprise you. We’re talking about: Why eating frequently doesn’t always mean you’re eating enough How protein can help make meals more satisfying Why fibre and food volume matter The role dietary fat plays in a satisfying meal Finding a meal rhythm that actually works for your body and your real life And all the other things affecting hunger This isn’t about eating less, following another set of food rules, or trying to eliminate hunger. It’s about learning to listen to your body with curiosity instead of judgment.   🎙️ Listen in for your weekly Wednesday wellness dose.  Double Dose of Wellness is hosted by twin sisters Andrea and Nicki:  healthcare professionals and holistic health coaches helping high-achieving women reconnect with their bodies, support their gut and hormones, and feel like themselves again.   Because this is where science meets soul. Holistic Wellness Discover 5 Hidden Habits That Help Your Body Let Go Of What’s Been Holding It Back - Without Cutting Out Comfort Foods Or Pushing Through Exhausting Workouts

  4. Sep 23

    #94 Protein Is Everywhere Right Now...But How Much Do Women Actually Need?

    Protein coffee. Protein cereal. Protein bars. Protein water. Protein ice cream…  Somewhere along the way “protein is important” became “YOU’RE NOT EATING ENOUGH PROTEIN.” But how much is actually enough? In this episode of Double Dose of Wellness, Twin sisters and health care professionals Andrea and Nicole break down what the research really tells us about protein needs for women; and where social media has turned a nuanced topic into a list of rigid rules. We’re talking about: - Where protein recommendations come from - What research tells us about protein needs in women - Protein need change as we move through our 30s, 40s and beyond - Does protein actually helps with weight loss and body composition And much more Because there isn't one magical protein number that every woman needs. The goal isn't to chase a number, it is to understand what your body needs and why. Grab your tea and join us for another Double Dose of Wellness, where science meets soul. Holistic Wellness Discover 5 Hidden Habits That Help Your Body Let Go Of What’s Been Holding It Back - Without Cutting Out Comfort Foods Or Pushing Through Exhausting Workouts

  5. Sep 16

    #93 You Don’t Need to Start Over: 5 Nutrition Habits to Bring Back This Fall

    September has a way of making us feel like we need to get our lives together. Summer is over, routines are changing, the kids are back to school and suddenly we're convinced we need a complete nutrition overhaul.   But what if you don't need to start over?   In this episode of Double Dose of Wellness, twin sisters, healthcare professionals, and wellness coaches Andrea and Nicole are getting back to the basics with five simple nutrition habits worth bringing into your routine this fall. Without dieting, detoxing, restricting, or trying to be perfect.   We’re talking about:   Why protein is still worth paying attention to (especially at breakfast and lunch) Why a “healthy” lunch still needs to actually be a meal The power of adding before taking foods away Why having a few boring, reliable backup meals can make healthy eating easier What your evening cravings might be telling you about how you ate earlier in the day   Because sometimes the problem isn't that you need more discipline. You may simply need more nourishment, more structure, and a little less pressure.   Holistic Wellness Discover 5 Hidden Habits That Help Your Body Let Go Of What’s Been Holding It Back - Without Cutting Out Comfort Foods Or Pushing Through Exhausting Workouts

  6. Sep 9

    #92 The Life You Want Is Hidden in the Things You Keep Avoiding

    What if the thing you keep avoiding is actually the thing that could change your life. That conversation. That decision. That appointment. That dream you keep saying you’re “not ready” for. In this episode, Twins and health care pros Andrea and Nicky are talking about why avoidance feels so good in the moment, and why the relief it gives us can quietly keep us stuck. We’re unpacking perfectionism, fear, procrastination, “I’m not ready,” and the ways avoidance can show up in our health, relationships, work, and everyday lives. Because sometimes the question isn’t “How do I avoid discomfort?” It’s “Which discomfort is worth choosing?” The life you want might be waiting on the other side of the thing you keep putting off. Discover 5 Hidden Habits That Help Your Body Let Go Of What’s Been Holding It Back - Without Cutting Out Comfort Foods Or Pushing Through Exhausting Workouts Holistic Health Coaching for Women’s Wellness and Nutrition

  7. Sep 2

    #91You Can’t Hate Yourself Into Becoming Someone You Love

    What if the way you’ve been trying to change is actually making change harder? In this episode of Double Dose of Wellness, Twins and health care pros Andrea and Nicole are challenging one of the most deeply rooted ideas in wellness culture: that we have to dislike ourselves enough to finally become healthier, more disciplined, or more successful. We talk about the difference between self-acceptance and resignation, why being kinder to yourself doesn’t mean giving up on growth, and how you can want something different without rejecting where you are right now. Because maybe you don't have to hate your body to take better care of it. Maybe you don't have to shame yourself into healthier habits. Maybe you don't have to become someone else to become more of yourself. You can accept yourself AND want to grow. You can love yourself AND want something different. You can be proud of who you are AND still become who you're meant to be. Grab your tea, get comfortable, and join us for a conversation about self-acceptance, sustainable change, and what happens when we stop making ourselves the enemy. Instagram @doubledoseofwellness Facebook @ A&N Holistic Health 7 Day Guide to Reducing Chronic Inflammation Holistic Wellness Holistic Health Coaching for Women’s Wellness and Nutrition

  8. Aug 26

    #90 Stop Waiting To Become Her

    How often have you told yourself “When I lose the weight… when I have more confidence… when I make more money… when life settles down… then I’ll finally become the person I want to be”? In this episode of Double Dose of Wellness Andrea and Nicki, Twin sister and health care pros unpack the powerful idea that we have change completely backwards. Instead of waiting to have the result before we do things differently and eventually become that person, what happens when we start with BE > DO > HAVE? We explore how your identity can influence your habits, choices, and behaviours, and how the stories you repeatedly tell yourself can become the identities you live from. We Talk about: Why we keep postponing our lives for a “future version” of ourselves How labels like “I’m inconsistent” “I’m terrible with money” or “I’m not athletic” can become self-fulfilling Why one missed workout, bad day, or mistake doesn't define who you are How to stop trying to convince yourself you're someone new and instead create evidence through small actions Why every action is  a vote for the person you're becoming This isn't about pretending you're already somewhere you're not. It's about recognizing what you can change today to have what you want. You can start becoming her now. Holistic Health Coaching for Women’s Wellness and Nutrition Free Guide Discover 5 Hidden Habits That Help Your Body Let Go Of What’s Been Holding It Back - Without Cutting Out Comfort Foods Or Pushing Through Exhausting Workouts

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Welcome to Double Dose of Wellness; where science meets soul. Hosted by twin sisters Andrea and Nicole, healthcare professionals and holistic health coaches, this is the podcast for high-achieving, busy women who are ready to stop putting themselves last and start feeling like themselves again. Each week, we explore the connections between nutrition, gut health, hormones, inflammation, stress, mindset, habits, fitness, and the nervous system along with the deeper patterns that influence how we care for ourselves. Expect evidence-informed conversations, practical tools, personal stories, honest discussions, and plenty of twin banter and laughs along the way. Two sisters. Two healthcare perspectives. One holistic approach to helping you feel like you again. 🎙️ New episodes every week.

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    A&N Holistic Health
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
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