In Between Visits

When short-term stressors become long-term stressors our brains and bodies go into a chronic state of sympathetic nervous system activation also known as fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. This becomes our new homeostasis and getting out of this can become quite uncomfortable because this state becomes so familiar and almost comfortable for many of us. Sometimes we may not even realize it because it has become our normal.

In this conversation, Dr. Kristy Lewis and Pamyna Bourgeois will discuss the following:

1. What happens when short-term stressors become long-term stressors
2. The difference between how stress impacts the body vs. the mind/emotion
3. How our stress responses have changed over time
4. How to live alongside long-term stress
5. How this is specifically showing up for women in caregiver roles, aka moms
6. How to find relief amounts all this stress

Find out more about Pamyna’s services at https://drkristylewis.ca/

Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. Without it, we ultimately would not be able to survive in our environment. It allows us to detect danger and perform the appropriate response to save ourselves. But what happens when it goes too long? Our evolutionary adaptation has not caught up to the stressors of modern civilization. This can have a profound effect on us physically and mentally.

Dr. Kristy, ND, and Dr. Viinberg, ND, speak about the consequences of unmanaged stress, share some of their personal experiences, and go over simple tips to break the endless cycle. 

You don't want to miss this one!

Are you feeling overwhelmed and drained by daily tasks or responsibilities that previously weren’t difficult for you?  Are you finding that you have a shorter emotional fuse than usual?

Trauma can be defined as “too much, too fast.” As we continue to dive into our conversation around the events that have taken place in the last couple of years and the resulting fatigue, we will discuss mental and emotional fatigue with Anika today.

Let’s continue to be gentle with ourselves as we become aware of how we have been impacted and find our balance again. You are not alone, and this podcast offers some practical tools to help you nourish your mental and emotional health during this time.

Tune into the full episode at bio.

It's no secret that everyone's feeling generalized fatigue these days. It seems like significant catastrophic events keep coming at us, making our tolerance for the little stressors unbearable. 

Being in this "fight, flight, or freeze" state can significantly impact our mental/emotional and physical well-being. 

In this episode, Dr. Kristy and Dr. Rachelle dive deep into what to look out for and how to improve our energy while increasing resilience.

It's not your imagination.  You are more reactive!

Over these past few years, the external stressors and situational challenges have impacted your hormone health.  When your body is already experiencing internal uncertainty, the pandemic was especially difficult for peri-menopausal women.

Full disclosure, this episode does not offer the magic solution; however, it does validate what has been going on in your body that may be contributing to the aggravation of peri-menopause symptoms.

My first intention with this solo recording is to affirm the experience and allow you to bring an understanding and language to what you have been suffering with.

This short and sweet episode is dedicated to all the peri-menopausal women impacted by the pandemic.  You are not alone!

xo

In this episode, Dr. Rachelle and I discuss the therapeutic order and how Naturopathic doctors fit into the overall health care model.

We align in our gratitude and appreciation for conventional doctors and discuss the importance of modern medicine in screening for disease and managing acute and chronic conditions. 

During this episode, we break down the role that Naturopathic doctors play in the medical system and educate on the time and place for Naturopathic protocols.

We share our vision for a system where Naturopathic and Conventional medicine integrate to support all aspects of health. 

Intending to generate awareness and empowerment, our passion for this topic shines through in this episode. 

I am so excited for you to meet Anika Dilawri, our newest team member.  Anika recently graduated as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and is very excited to be joining us. 

In this episode, we discuss what therapy means to Anika and how she knew this was her life purpose from a very early age.  

Anika discusses her approach and her commitment for the clients to be seen and supported in the unconditional space she creates.  With a firm understanding that beliefs become our thoughts and realities, Anika strives to understand patterns and shift behaviors.  We align in our view of therapy's role in overall health and lifestyle medicine choices. 

I know you will agree within minutes of this interview, that Anika is a perfect fit and welcome addition to the team. Listen now to find out for yourself.

I was over the moon to connect with Amy Longard in this special Mother's Day edition one year later.

During this interview, Amy shares how this year has changed her, the lessons she has learned, and the clarity she has gained in her role as a mother.  

Amy's recognition of the value and importance of herself and all mothers is incredible.   She aims to shift societal norms and expectations for all people in a primary caregiver role or who identify as mothers. 

She discusses how her self-care patterns have evolved and how she is able to prioritize what is essential to her health and let go of the things that no longer matter.

Genuinely a heartwarming conversation that I know you will enjoy.

**Giveaway Alert** listen in and follow us on socials to learn how you can enter for a $2200 Mother's Day giveaway package.  Contest closes May 7, 2022

In this episode, I go solo to discuss the myths about detoxification.

I share my frustration with all the misinformation and ask you to question what you have heard about detoxification.

I offer methods for safe detoxification and break down when, why, and how to go about this treatment protocol.

I leave with you the knowledge to discern for yourself if the detoxification plan you are considering is 

I have always been drawn to health food stores as I feel like you can tell a lot about a city by its locally-owned shops.  Kardish was one of the first places I checked out when considering moving to Ottawa.

I loved the feeling and warm welcome I received while I visited, and now all these years later, I got to meet one of the co-owners through this podcast.

In this interview, we meet Melinda Assaf the woman behind the scenes.  We learn about the original vision for this family-owned business and how it has evolved over the past few decades.

Melinda shares how her personal growth and self-discoveries are mirrored in the business today.  She talks about motherhood's role in her journey and her intention to continue to support women as they manage to find a work-family balance.

With an emphasis on community and connection, this episode will have you realizing that there genuinely is a heart and soul behind this chain of health food stores.

Tune in to the full episode here.