Mel Ollivier; Breathwork Practitioner
Experiencing your breath, the seat of the detached witness, and awareness.
I had an absolutely fabulous time chatting with Mel Ollivier about the amazing work she does - all of which has breath at the centre of it!
Have a listen and let us know your thoughts! Have you focused on your breathing before? Do you try and bring awareness to where in your body you're holding your breath? Can you remember a time when your breath has calmed you down, or perhaps, done the opposite?
You'll be seeing more of Mel in the coming weeks, and we are so excited to have her on the Shine team!
If you're interested in learning more about her upcoming Pre-natal course, or her other offerings, please check out: https://lalunawellnessstudio.ca/
P.S., I'm sorry about the echo-y volume you hear form me (face palm). I promise I'll understand this podcast thing soon! But the new microphone is VERY exciting!
Marie Piccard, PT.
All about Physio! When to visit a physiotherapist and why?
From rehab, mobility, and strengthening, Marie does it all! We talk about why you'd visit a Registered Physiotherapist, some common misconceptions about the field, the snowball effect and more!
Mini and I are speaking based on our experience and knowledge. If you're not sure what to do next, always consider consulting your doctor first!
Have a listen! Let us know what you think! If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out. Did other questions arise for you as you listened to this? Let us know and we'll keep them for our next time around.
Tressa Beaulieu, RD.
Fad diets, client-centred approach, and poop talks!
The first podcast is live!! What a BLAST with my long time friend, Tressa. Chatting about healthy relationships with food, and with ourselves, is something we are so passionate about. Tressa is so insightful and a wealth of knowledge! I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it!
Any/all feedback here would be lovely! Thoughts on anything we said? Does any of this resonate with you? Feeling conflicted or confused about something? Let us know. These are just our thoughts and neither Tressa nor I are speaking to anyone else' POV. Please know that, like many of you, we have had many experiences with our bodies and food that led us to our current perspectives. We use humour in a lot of ways to poke fun at ourselves - but please know that any journey you are on is okay, and normal (what is "normal," anyways?) ?
P.S., I am still working on figuring this whole podcast thing out - so bear with me as the quality isn't perfect quite yet!
Enjoy!
Eating & Food with Kids
Returning guest, Tressa Beaulieu (RD), chatted with me about Food, Feeding, and Eating with Kids.
We covered:
How do I teach my child healthy eating habits?
My child is a picky eater. How do I get them to try new foods/eat more fruits and veggies?
How do I teach my child healthy eating habits if I struggle with eating and weight?
My child wants to eat the same foods everyday. Is this okay?
& more!
Tressa chats a lot about exposure and exploration with children! Teaching children to eat with their 5 senses. She refers to Ellen Satters and her practice's, which you can read more on here:
https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/.../the-division-of.../
You can also check out: https://www.sarahremmer.com/
As an FYI: Neither Tressa nor I have children, but we both feel strongly about being mindful with children when teaching them life style practices that they will use their whole life! Tressa has a great deal of experience in this topic, I found this super interesting!
What are your thoughts? Do you have kids? Did you research how to chat about food with your kids? Did you find anything helpful? We'd love to hear your comments, questions, and concerns below!
Dr. Tracy Cook - Naturopath
It all begins with an idea.
The SHINE Program Podcast introduces Dr. Tracy Cook!
Tracy has been a Naturopath in Thunder Bay for 19 years!
We chatted about what naturopath medicine is, and what she does.
We also talked about:
-Stress
-SMART goals - Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, Time Bound
-The 4 pillars of health: Exercise, Good Food, Sleep, Good Relationships.
Have a listen and let us know your thoughts! Did anything stand out for you? Did you learn something new?
Reminder: Tracy & I are speaking based on our experience! Our experiences are all different, and what works for one of us may not work for all of us.
If you're wanting to learn more about Naturopaths or Tracy, check out the links below:
Abby Remus, Chiropractic Intern.
It all begins with an idea.
Abby is a Chiropractic Intern working out of Balance Chiropractic and I was soooo excited to learn more about her experience in the field as a new young professional.
We talked about:
Why you might visit a chiropractor
What is a chiropractor
Abby is a huge proponent of:
The importance of building healthy habits.
& being empowered in knowing our bodies best.
Learn a little more about chiro here - and leave any questions or comments you have below!
Have you ever visited a chiropractor? Do you want to, but maybe aren't sure where to start? You're not alone in that, that's for sure. We'd be happy to chat about any questions you might have!
Team So Extra
It all begins with an idea.
Leading and living a healthy life is so much more than physical activity. Truly, that idea itself is why I created the SHINE Program. Abby said in her podcast two weeks ago, that what you surround yourself with - what you listen to, what you eat, what you watch, where you go, and mostly, the people and relationships in your life - is so important. In this episode, we go into a great amount of detail on relationships that fuel your soul.
We are "Team So Extra" (@team_so_extra); this podcast was a little bit more off script and personal, but honestly I think it is so valuable. If you can get past the giggling and the banter (because there is a lot of that), you'll learn a little more about what we believe to be the foundation of a happy, healthy life.
Nancy and MaryAnn joined me in chatting about the importance of
Values - individually and in relationships
Defining your purpose
Mindset
All in relation to whatever your pursuit is.
Be picky with who you surround yourself with. Make sure you're giving time to people who make you feel good. You're allowed to be selfish with your time.
Jill McColl, MSW.
It all begins with an idea.
Physical health and mental health go hand in hand! They are not mutually exclusive of one another, and both are equally important to pay attention to and work on, each and every day.
The last few months have been especially challenging for folks - teens included! I chatted with Jillian McColl, MSW., about some tips and tricks when focusing on mental health.
We chatted about:
The importance of routine
Rainbow Scheduling
The "thoughts - feelings - behaviours" triangle
And so much more.
Mental health is a life long journey. We're not perfect. Having conversations like these make the process a little bit easier. I thoroughly enjoyed my chat with Jill, and I hope you do, too.
Some alternatives you might consider:
The MindShift App: https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt/
https://www.anxietycanada.com/...
Crisis response line for emergency services: 807-346-8282
https://thunderbay.cmha.ca/prog.../crisis-response-services/
What tips and tricks do you use in your everyday life to stay present?