More Than Good Food

In this week's podcast episode I am honoured to have Kelly McCausey join me to share her experience of getting deep and restful sleep and how being diagnosed and treated for sleep apnea transformed her life. For more information visit More Than Good Food, episode 14: 

"My grandparents had a cottage so my parents and I did lots of hiking, fishing and boating when I was growing up - I was exposed to camping by being a Girl Guide and had a best friend whose family camped and took me on a few trips. ... Being out in the middle of nowhere is amazing." On this week's episode I am joined by Christie Ellinger, a body geek, nature nut, and lover of all things movement and food. She shared with us her tips and tricks for an ideal camping experience - everything from what and how to pack a kayak, right through to how best to pee and poo in the woods.  Christie has graciously provided tonnes of information - more than I can list here. This is an episode where the show notes are definitely worth checking out, whether you're new to camping or a seasoned pro. You can find those at morethangoodfood.ca/e13 Thanks for joining me today. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at An remember, living a healthy life is about more than good food.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sheron Brown to explore both the misconceptions about raw food, and the connection between food and our culture. Sheron is on a mission to give away as many books as possible to share the message of “The Wellness-Purpose Connection.” All you pay for is the printing and shipping. To request a copy, just go to Dr. Sheron Brown is the owner of Sweet Eden by Sheron, a wellness education company, and author of The Wellness-Purpose Connection™: The Ultimate Guide for Maximizing Your Life Experience. Sheron helps people relieve stress and related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, anxiety, obesity and cardiovascular disease through individual and group coaching, courses and seminars. As a yoga instructor and certified health coach, she also teaches mindfulness practices that help you improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being so you can live and work with increased joy and purpose. Sheron is on a lifetime mission to help people heal their bodies and minds so they can fully live their purpose with joy and vitality. Want More Details? I know Sheron would be delighted to hear from you. You can find her online at  or on social media.   

In this week's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sheron Brown to explore both the misconceptions about raw food, and the connection between food and our culture. Sheron is on a mission to give away as many books as possible to share the message of “The Wellness-Purpose Connection.” All you pay for is the printing and shipping. To request a copy, just go to Dr. Sheron Brown is the owner of Sweet Eden by Sheron, a wellness education company, and author of The Wellness-Purpose Connection™: The Ultimate Guide for Maximizing Your Life Experience. Sheron helps people relieve stress and related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, anxiety, obesity and cardiovascular disease through individual and group coaching, courses and seminars. As a yoga instructor and certified health coach, she also teaches mindfulness practices that help you improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being so you can live and work with increased joy and purpose. Sheron is on a lifetime mission to help people heal their bodies and minds so they can fully live their purpose with joy and vitality. Want More Details? I know Sheron would be delighted to hear from you. You can find her online at  or on social media.   

In recommended getting to know farmers at the market. In this week's episode I am joined by Jessica Newell, an organic farmer from California. "Four generations farm together on our farm and we believe that small, family ran farms are the heart of every community." Jessica shared her family's pico recipe. It's similar to a salsa but will serve a whole crowd. If you Google the farm name Pepper Creek Farm, you'll find a bunch of fun and informative articles on them. You can also find Jessica on and :

Nicole is a Health Advocate and mom of 2 who studies food, and general wellness. It's her mission to help you live a healthier life by learning about the dangers in the food you feed your family. Whether it's meal prep or creative exercise without setting foot in the gym,   Nicole's breakfast cereal is Muesli  This recipe changes every time she makes it. G Want more recipes? Check out Want more details? Nicole mentioned . If you have questions, You can find Nicole on social media a few different ways (below), and her website is . 

On today's episode I'm speaking with Susan Bassett and her experience as the mother of a child with a disability. Sue offers positive suggestions on how to manage living in a hospital setting. About Susan Bassett Lots of words can be used to describe Susan Bassett – determined, energetic, focused, dynamic – but none sum her up better than the moniker, “”. Susan has a passion and calling for uplifting and motivating people. Her inspiring talks help people face and overcome emotional blocks and rise above challenges, so that they can reach their peak potential. A sought-after speaker and positivity coach, Sue is known for her candid and empowering message; delivered with healthy doses of personal experience, humour and attitude. Drawing on her own personal experiences as a woman, college lecturer and the mother of a special needs child, Sue has learned how to combat negative energy, reframe perspective and view obstacles as opportunities, and now she's sharing her insights and positive wisdom with others. Sue is the proud mother of two children, Atticus and Treva. Treva was born with DiGeorge Syndrome, a life-threatening genetic condition that has presented numerous challenges for her and the entire Bassett family. Since starting her career as a motivational speaker, Sue has done over 30 keynote presentations for companies, organizations and schools; speaking to audiences ranging in size from 50 to 3000. She has also done numerous media interviews discussing her work as an educator, positivity coach and charity director. In addition to her work as a professional speaker, Sue lectures on the subject of Early Childhood Education at Mohawk College and Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. Sue and Randy make their home in Hamilton, Ontario with their kids, 2 cats and a dog – a Bassett Hound, of course. Want more details? Raising Treva inspired Sue, along with husband Randy, to co-found Opening Hearts; a non-profit charitable organization that focuses on the needs and well-being of children with special needs and their families. You can learn more about   If you have questions, you can get in touch with Susan on or .

Advise we've heard from previous guests, as well as being commonly seen in indemnities, is to speak with your physician before starting any new program - physical, diet or otherwise. Taking their advise, today I'll be speaking with Dr. Jean Skillman about what it means to live a healthy life from the perspective of a physician.  Jean graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1971 and has been practicing as a family doctor ever since. Her career has included lead roles in long term care,  hospital settings, and chronic care,  and she has most recently specialized in providing home visits to those who are in a frail state and can’t come to the Two Rivers Family Health Team clinic in Cambridge Ontario. Jean has also been a passionate volunteer with for over 35 years - advocating to improve lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. For more information about volunteering to support women and girls, visit . Their advocacy work and on-the-ground projects directly contribute to helping women and girls access their human rights across the World.

On today's episode I'm joined by Fitness Consultant Kim Thompson, who is a certified personal trainer, Nordic Pole coach and Yoga instructor specializing in fitness programs for people 40+.  Our conversation today is about urogenital health. Two of the products that Kim recommends are RepHresh Pro-B and Replens. Kim's holistic approach to health and wellness brings great results for clients. She encourages clients to challenge themselves by developing a set of goals. Based on client feedback, Kim creates a program that incorporates a safe and effective workout routine with nutritional guidance. She is also an instructor of Fitness Theory at Mohawk College and certified under . You can find more information about Kim at  or on .  To hear previous episodes, visit

Today I'll be speaking with Petra Fisher about our Pelvic Floor – what it is and what it does for you. and I think it's a part of our body that doesn’t get enough air-time. We talk about core muscles or doing keegles but not what the pelvic floor really means to us functionally - those are just some of the questions we'll be exploring about today. Petra Fisher is a Restorative Exercise Specialist, certified by organization to teach corrective exercise. She is also a teacher trainer for Nutritious Movement, and an instructor for the international program, which is how I first met her. After spending time exploring the subtleties of joint movement vs range of motion, we practiced the art of walking naturally and hanging (literally) in the jungle gym behind her studio. When she's not teaching, you'll still probably find her barefoot, hanging out on the monkey bars. Petra has a passion for helping people find greater ease, joy and health in their bodies. She believes that better movement can help every body - and she's always happy to chat about it. Petra is also a certified personal trainer and a recovering lawyer. Petra blogs at .