This week, Joy chats with Hannah Sunderani, the creator of the popular blog Two Spoons. Since she was last on the podcast she’s become a mum and authored The Two Spoons Cookbook: More Than 100 French-Inspired Vegan Recipes. She is an editor at the feedfeed, a contributor to Best of Vegan, and a recipe contributor to THRIVE and One Green Planet. Her recipes have also been featured in numerous magazines including Better Homes and Gardens, Simply Gluten-Free, VegNews, House & Home, and Hello! Fashion UK. To say she knows good food is the understatement of the year! In this episode Hannah discusses her journey with infertility and what life is like with a ten month old as she runs her own business. She also dives deep into the creation process behind her new cookbook and shares her passion for simple, delicious food and sharing it with friends and family. After listening to this episode you will feel inspired to get in the kitchen to create meals the whole family will love. If you’ve been looking for an honest representation of infertility, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and the pure joy of delicious food then you won’t want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of iced tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to be inspired to take your plant-based cooking to new culinary heights! Episode Highlights: Why she and her husband decided to move back to Canada to start their family. The mental health struggles that accompanied Hannah’s fertility journey. The creative, healing process of writing her cookbook… and then finding out she was pregnant! The community connection that comes from sharing your truth. Her experience with IVF and how her husband supported her journey. Hannah’s suggestions for supporting the body during fertility treatments. How trying so hard to get pregnant can be counterproductive. The importance of focusing on mental health so the health of the body can follow. Why she loves nature walks. How she juggles raising an infant while launching a cookbook. The importance of having a village to help raise your family. The importance of asking for help when you need it. Why new moms need time to themselves for their mental health. How Hannah researched her cookbook while living in France. Hannah’s experience watching the vegan scene blow up in France during the 4 years she lived there. How her food memories inspired the recipes in the Two Spoons Cookbook. How she learned from her local vendors at farmer’s markets to diversify her cooking. The weave of traditional and modern French cooking in the recipes Hannah created. Hannah’s favourite recipes from her cookbook. Her 10-month old son, Oliver’s, favourite recipes from her cookbook. Her experience with baby led weaning and why it wasn’t the best method for her family. The importance of not placing expectations on what your baby’s food journey looks like. Why you don’t have to create separate meals for your baby. The power of having mealtime together as a family. The importance of setting a foundation and then allowing your children their own agency. Resources: Hannah on Instagram Check out the Two Spoons Blog Hannah on YouTube Hannah on Facebook Buy The Two Spoons Cookbook! Try the Two Spoons App Two Spoons Recipe Index Hannah’s First Joyous Health Podcast Episode Hannah’s Chocolate Almond Butter Truffles 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 Follow Joyous Health on Instagram Find Joyous Health on Facebook Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care. Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Stewart Brown, founder of the amazing, research-backed supplement company Genuine Health. He has been in the natural health and supplement industry since he was 16 years old and cannot imagine anything more important that he could have dedicated his life's work to. He knows his company has the opportunity to change people’s lives every day, and he takes that responsibility very seriously. He is passionate about looking at the latest research in nutritional science to drive innovation in their products so that you can live a life of vibrancy and vitality! In this episode Stewart discusses how he got started working in the natural health field and how that led him to open his own health food store in the mid 80s in the heart of the LGBT community in Toronto. Shortly after, the HIV crisis hit and his store, Supplements Plus, was in the heart of the epidemic. You’ll learn how this experience eventually led to the creation of Genuine Health and his passion for educating people on the simple pillars of wellness that create a foundation for lasting health. After listening to this episode you will feel inspired to make small, lasting changes so you can live your healthiest and happiest life! If you’ve been looking to kickstart your own healthy habits and incorporate more nutrient density into your diet, you won’t want to miss this episode! So grab your favourite cup of iced tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn how to thrive! Episode Highlights: Stewart’s introduction to natural health and how he got interested in this field as a teen. How the industry has evolved in the last 40 years. The issues he had navigating the traditional healthcare system as a teenager. How the world of natural health helped him discover the root cause of his health issues. The importance of treating the root cause of your issues and not the symptoms to achieve optimal health. Stewart’s experience running a health food store in the LGBT community in the 80s during the midst of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. How his store became a refuge for the community at this time. His experience working with the AIDS Committee of Toronto. The importance of being educated on the supplements and products you use to get the results you are looking for. What inspired him to create a line of products that make a difference in people’s health. Stewart’s absolute favourite part of the natural health industry. The interesting history and development of greens+ How sugar can impact mood. Why we need to build a strong foundation of nutrition, movement, and love for health. The importance of simplifying, not complicating, our approach to health. How Stewart transitioned from health food store owner to developing and selling supplements. The research done at U of T behind why greens+ makes people feel so amazing. How the polyphenols in greens+ help with bone growth. The importance of eating the rainbow. Health hacks to help balance blood sugar. How exercise, yoga, and meditation help Stewart stay calm while running a highly successful company, Genuine Health. Why some doctors are starting to recommend nature therapy to their patients. How Genuine Health grew from 2 superpowered products to over 80! The power of polyphenols, long chain fatty acids, and probiotics for health and vitality. Why quality and human connection are the drivers of all Stewart’s business decisions. How he creates products to fill gaps within the market. The way a nutrient rich diet + probiotics impact children’s health and wellbeing. How soil microbes are great for human health. Resources: Stewart Brown on Instagram Genuine Health on Instagram Genuine Health on Facebook Genuine Health Website–use code GHJoyous20 to save 20% sitewide! Genuine Healthy Kids with Joyous Health–use code GHJoyous20 to save 20% sitewide! Town Hall Medicine Summit Becoming Su...
This week, Joy chats with Abby Lai, who became a Registered Holistic Nutritionist after suffering from eczema that was so severe her doctors said it was the worst that they had ever seen. Since she discovered a holistic approach to health, she has become passionate about helping people overcome eczema, naturally. She is the host of The Eczema Podcast, which has helped eczema sufferers around the world with over 100,000 listens and 500,000 views on YouTube. She is also the founder of Conqueror Skincare, which is an all natural product line to help eczema and dry skin. In this episode Abby discusses her experience with conventional eczema treatments and how she came to discover a more natural, whole body approach to overcoming her condition. She is a wealth of knowledge on all things eczema and shares how our environment, thoughts, diet, lifestyle, gut health, and digestion can all impact the health of our skin. After listening to her speak, you will be filled with hope for an eczema-free future! If you’ve been struggling with dry, inflamed, or eczema-prone skin, you won’t want to miss this episode! Abby shares tons of actionable tips on everything from food triggers to lifestyle shifts that you can start exploring today. So grab your favourite anti-inflammatory tea, settle in with your notebook, and get ready to learn to support your skin health from the inside out! Episode Highlights: Abby’s journey with eczema from infancy. The toll that being 90-95% covered in rashes took on her mental health and self-esteem. The frustration she felt by being told her skin would never heal. How the environment or emotions can impact your skin health. What inspired her to explore a more natural treatment program for her skin. The connection between eczema & mental health issues such as depression. What is topical steroid withdrawal? The connection between the microbiome, mental health, and skin health. How severe eczema can impact your social and personal life. Her experience with allopathic eczema and allergy treatments. Some of the side effects she still experiences from her steroid medications. The turning point that sent her down the path to a more holistic approach to eczema care. How she discovered the connection between diet and skin health. The triggering foods she eliminated to start seeing skin healing results. How she balanced her body to experience more food freedom, without causing an eczema flare. The power of healing the gut and balancing the microbiome to support skin health. The top food triggers people with eczema should avoid as they’re healing. How poor fat digestion can cause skin flares. The importance of liver health when it comes to eczema healing. How getting to the root cause helps clients with multiple skin issues. Other less well-known triggers for eczema! The surprising link between dental infections and eczema. How antibiotics can impact skin health and what you can do to prevent side effects. How supporting the skin can improve other health issues as well. The skin has a circadian rhythm- what that means and how it impacts eczema symptoms. How to use lab and other tests to get to your unique root cause. Postpartum hormones and the connection between inflammatory skin conditions. Foods that are supportive and soothing to the skin and whole body. Lifestyle habits Abby recommends to support healthy skin. How to manage stress to prevent inflammation. The best skin soothing ingredients for eczema flare ups and reducing itchiness. How skin pH and eczema are connected and how to keep it balanced! Resources: Abby Lai on Instagram Eczema Podcast on Instagram Free 30-min Breakthrough Call Free E-Book: 6 Ways to Clear Eczema Free Webinar: 3 Mistakes Stopping Your Healing Personalized Eczema Coaching Listen to the Eczema Podcast Eczema Resources Shop Eczema Products More about Joyous Health: Check out our award-winning...
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Meghan Telpner, a Toronto-based author, speaker, nutritionist, and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She’s written two bestselling books: UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health and The UnDiet Cookbook. Meghan’s success in cultivating a global community of UnDiet enthusiasts and Culinary Nutrition Experts has garnered her a feature in Forbes, and ranked her as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada. In this episode Meghan discusses the big changes she’s recently made in her career and the new direction in which she’s being called to serve. This exciting change includes sharing information on coherence practices, what they are, and how you can use them in your life to create more confidence, trust, and courage in making the best decisions for you and your family. After hearing Meghan speak you’ll be ready to get still and reconnect with your truest sense of self. If you’re looking for actionable steps to help you find st...
This week, Joy chats with Meg De Jong, a holistic nutritionist whose areas of expertise include nutrition for anxiety and gut health. Her deepest desire is to support people in truly thriving in their bodies and minds. She teaches her clients to eat in a more self loving way that helps them feel grounded, calm, and nourished, while addressing underlying health imbalances that can worsen anxiety. Meg went through many of her own health challenges, which led to her work ensuring that fewer people are left confused and struggling like she once was. In this episode she discusses factors that increase your risk of developing anxiety, how hormones impact mental health, and the foods and nutrients you can incorporate to support your body and mind. She highlights the importance of being gentle with yourself and pursuing a balanced approach to managing your anxiety that includes body-loving lifestyle tips. After hearing Meg speak you will be filled with hope and optimism for an anxiety-free ...
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Bryce Wylde, one of Canada's leading alternative health experts, Bryce is a highly knowledgeable and respected natural healthcare practitioner whose specialty is homeopathy, clinical nutrition, supplementation, and botanical medicine and whose focus is rooted within functional medicine. He’s been a guest expert on Cityline, The Marilyn Dennis Show, and Dr. Oz where he’s shared his knowledge on genetics and immunity for optimal health. In this episode Bryce discusses the importance of figuring out your unique genetic predispositions and supporting your optimal health with evidence-based supplements and lifestyle habits. He dives deep into the power we have to turn certain genes off or on in order to promote optimal health for a long lifespan. After listening to this episode you’ll be empowered to take control of your health by balancing your immune function and lowering chronic inflammation through personalized health hacks. If you’re ready to ...
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Rachel Molenda, a Mindset and Life Coach who specializes in supporting women in transforming the limiting beliefs that are keeping them stuck so they can step into the life they desire. She used this work to radically transform her own life and is passionate about supporting women on their growth journey. Her process can help shift beliefs around money, readiness, your body, and beyond so you can step into the juicy life you deserve. She is also the host of the award-winning Fill Your Cup Podcast where people can get advice on how to live their most authentic lives. In this episode Rachel discusses the importance of uncovering and addressing our subconscious beliefs and rewriting the “script” playing in the background so that you can find what’s holding you back from stepping into your dream life. She explains that we live 95% of our lives from our subconscious mind and through cultivating awareness and action, we can change the beliefs that gu...
This week, Joy chats with Dr. Ellen Vora, a holistic psychiatrist, acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. She takes a functional medicine approach to mental health by considering the whole person and addressing bodily imbalances at their root. Dr. Vora received a B.A. from Yale University, an M.D. from Columbia University, and is board-certified in psychiatry and integrative holistic medicine. She is the author of the new bestseller, The Anatomy of Anxiety and she’s here to share her evidence-based approach to holistic mental health. In this episode Dr. Vora discusses the root causes of anxiety and the variety of holistic tools she uses to support her patients. Her approach looks at the whole person and all the dietary and lifestyle tools they can use to not just alleviate symptoms, but truly heal on a deep level. She discusses the difference between “true” and “false” anxiety and the empowering knowledge that these “false” anxieties are relatively easy to correct based on her reco...
This week, Joy chats with Sisley, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Acne Coach and Health & Wellness Blogger. She is based in Vancouver, Canada and takes advantage of all the city has to offer to support wellness. Sisley helps women clear their acne naturally through holistic nutrition, skincare, supplementation, lifestyle and mindset. She is the founder of the health and wellness blog, The Pure Life, and has organized and hosted workshops, retreats and group programs for women from around the world. In this episode Sisley discusses the root cause of acne including the role of digestive health and environmental triggers and even healthy foods that can trigger a breakout! Joy and Sisley share so much wisdom about how to prevent breakouts, treat acute flare ups, and live a balanced life free of the food fear that so many people with acne experience. If you’ve been struggling with breakouts or acne and are looking for clear, actionable steps you can take to support healthy skin, you w...
This week, Joy and Walker chat with Tonya Papanikolov, Holistic Nutritionist, educator, founder and CEO of Rainbo, a Canadian medicinal mushroom company. She is a graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, holds a Bachelor of Nutrition and Nutraceutical Sciences from the University of Guelph and is a certified Reiki and Kundalini practitioner. She believes that radiance starts on the inside by eating whole plant foods and learning to interpret and listen to the wisdom of your body. In this episode Tonya discusses the connection she has with nourishing foods and her self-care rituals to inspire others so they can experience health and vitality. A major part of her healing journey included medicinal mushrooms and her passion for their healing power led her to create her own mushroom company in 2018. Her knowledge on the interconnection between fungi and health is sure to empower you! If you’ve been hearing a lot about “adaptogens” and “functional” or “medicinal” mushrooms...