The Root & Remedy Podcast Vanessa Oly
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- Health & Fitness
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Welcome to the Root & Remedy Podcast where we discuss all things women's health, hormones, fertility and body confidence.
Each week our host, co-founder and women's health nutritionist, Vanessa Oly dives into how we can optimize our cycles, hormones and overall health to become the best version of ourselves. This is your no-BS guide to nourishing your body from the inside out and developing a true sense of self-confidence. We're here to make your health and wellness journey a little less lonely and a lot more fun.
www.rootandremedywellness.com
https://www.instagram.com/rootremedywellness/
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EP 34: 6 More Lessons That Have Changed My Life: body image, self-confidence, love, money, hormones, career and more
In today’s episode we are getting INTIMATE and diving into six MORE lessons that have rocked my world in every aspect of life: love, money, career, self-esteem, health, skin, hormones and MORE.
This is a part two from the first episode which you can listen to HERE.
These are lessons I wish I would have learned earlier in my life (or didn’t take so long to realize) so I wanted to share them with you.
Get ready to ask yourself difficult questions, analyze your decisions, audit your habits, get real about self talk and so much more.
Connect with Vanessa:
Instagram
TikTok
Freebies & Guides
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EP 33: Acne 101: Why You're Breaking Out and How to Clear Your Skin for Good
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.
Get in touch:
Instagram
TikTok
The Period Fix Course
Freebies & Guides
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 -
EP 32: What You Need to Do NOW If You Want Kids Someday: fertility testing, cycle tracking, hormonal birth control and more
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:
Instagram
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 -
EP 31: How to NOT Let Your Infertility Journey Ruin Your Life with Emily Getz
"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 -
EP 30: Can't Stick to Your Healthy Habits? This is Your Roadmap to Make Sustainable Progress, Set Yourself Up for Success and Avoid Setbacks
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:
Instagram
TikTok
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 -
EP 29: Supplement Industry Secrets, Navigating Pressures of Infertility & Birth Control, How to Avoid Being Manipulated by Companies Who Don't Care About You and More w/ Jackie Rhind
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:
Root & Remedy Instagram
TikTok
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