Balance Your Life

Episode #268: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Megan Tomulka from Rawcology. Megan is one of the founders of Rawcology. Rawcology was started in 2017 by 3 sisters and moms, looking to make healthier snacks more accessible. It is a Toronto based business sold in over 1500 retailers across North America. On this episode of the podcast, we talk about food dyes and seed oils and the havoc they wreck in our bodies and in ourhealth, as well as other things people should look for when they are reading food labels. We discuss superfoods you can use to enhance your life, why eating healthy fats is just as important as consuming protein, and so much more! Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and review the show!-------------------------------------Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebsiteTo Email the Show: podcast@balancebymeghan.com

Episode #267: This week on Balance Your Life podcast it’s a solo episode! We are diving into my experience cutting out dairy again; why I decided to do it, how I did it, the benefits I noticed, and if I’ll drink it ever again…. Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and review the show!-------------------------------------Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebsiteTo Email the Show: info@balancebymeghan.com-------------------------------Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.------------------------------------------                             Access the Yoga Mama Journey: Journey to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy and Baby Program and Guide here. --------------------------------------------Shop My Favourites: Where I share and link my favourite products, brands, skincare, beauty and wel

Episode #266: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Gina Conley.  Gina Conley is the founder of MamasteFit, a perinatal fitness training company that supports individuals from preconception through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. As both a perinatal fitness trainer and a birth worker, Gina offers a unique blend of expertise in movement and labor preparation. She is the author of Training for Two and a mom of four. On this episode we talk about myths around fitness and pregnancy, how working out can support your pregnancy and prepare your body for birth, as well as how working out supports your growing baby (and the benefits while in utero!). We also discuss what exercises to avoid during pregnancy, pelvic floor health, how to recover and prevent recti dietesis, as well as ideal labour positions, and so much more! Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a

Episode #265: This week on Balance Your Life podcast it’s a solo episode! I am diving into 5 tips from my free holistic health and biohacking guide that you can implement into your life today that will make a massive positive impact in your life, and help you to feel your best. Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and review the show!-------------------------------------Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebsiteTo Email the Show: podcast@balancebymeghan.com--------------------------------Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.------------------------------------------                               Access the Yoga Mama Journey: Journey to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy and Baby Program and Guide here.--------------------------------------------Shop My Favourites: Where I share and link

Episode #264: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Andrew Hallam. Andrew is one of the world’s most prolific financial wellness speakers. Over the past 16 years, he has given hundreds of talks in over 30 different countries espousing research on financial wellness, sound investing and life satisfaction. He has been investing in the stock market for 32 years, having built a million-dollar portfolio on a schoolteacher’s salary when he was in his late 30s. Andrew is the international bestselling author of Millionaire Teacher and Millionaire Expat.  His latest book is Balance: How to Invest and Spend for Happiness, Health and Wealth.  On this episode we talk about pursuing the idea and concept of money from a holistic perspective, how to accumulate long term wealth and financial stability, and where to start even if you are in debt. We also discuss how to find the balance between saving for your future, and living your best life, tools you can use to help you on your financial freedom journey, an

Episode # 263: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Chris Burres. Chris is the founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC, where he manufactured a Nobel Prize-winning molecule responsible for the single longest longevity experimental result in history–a full 90% extension of life. He is also a published author, host of the Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity Health Summit, a podcast host, patent holder and master of comedy improv. He is the intersection where science meets laughter and his life’s mission is to help people live longer, healthier, happier, pain-free lives with science.   On this episode we talk about MyVitalC; what it is andhow it can help us live a longer and healthier life. We talk about how he even discovered a Nobel prize winning molecule, potential side effects of consuming this molecule, how we can take it to support living longer, and so much more! Use code balancebymeghan at checkout to receive $15 offyour order of MyVitalC Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your

Episode #262: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Becca Chilczenkowski. Becca is a Board-Certified Functional Practitioner and Hormone Specialist. She is the Founder/Co-Owner of FitMom, a leading functional practice helping women heal from chronic health struggles. She is also a wife, mom of two, recovering exercise addict, stress addict, and her mission is to help women avoid the struggles she endured for so long. Years of hormone imbalances, uncontrollable weight gain, constipation, bloating, and never getting answers or proper diagnoses from doctors. Becca wants to create as many informed consumers, and healthy, happy mid-life women as possible.   On this episode we talk about metabolic and hormonehealth, as well as underlying issues that may not be being addressed by a typical physician. We talk about why weight loss can be a struggle for so many women, autoimmune disorders, the postpartum period many women experience and how hormones play a roll, supplements that are non-negotiable, and

Episode #261: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Alexandrea “Ali” Elman.  Ali is a powerhouse entrepreneur, health advocate, and certified health coach. Today, she leads Alexandrea’s Simple Pursuit, a wellness brand focused on simplifying holistic health. She is also the creator of the Pursuit of Health documentary series, a media project in progress where she explores essential themes in wellness, including the benefits of nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and other perspectives.  On this episode we talk about her diagnosis of ulcerativecolitis; her journey with the condition and how she healed herself, as well as what holistic health means and how we can use it in our approach to our own personal health and wellness journey. We talk about simple and effective ways to improve gut health and digestive health, easy practices we can implement into our life that will make a difference in our overall health, some of her favourite brands and products and why, testing and lab work we should consi

Episode #260: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Dr. Jeff Gross. Dr. Gross graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in biochemistry and molecular cell biology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the George Washington University School of Medicine. He contributed to virology research during his studies. After graduating, he undertook a residency in neurological surgery at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. He then pursued a Fellowship in Spinal Biomechanics at the University of New Mexico. A trained neurological surgeon, he specializes in athletic injuries and spine procedures, and offers longevity and biohacking consultations. Since 2020, Top Doctor recognized Dr. Gross as a leadingNeurological Surgeon. He also received HealthTap’s 2022Top Doctor Award as a top Neurological Surgeon in theU.S. Dr. Gross founded ReCELLebrate, focusing on anti-aging and regenerative medicine. The mission for ReCELLebrate emphasizes offering modern biochemical tre

Episode #259: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Kathryn Romine. Kathryn is a mom, wife, skincare expert, and holistic nutritionist. Feeling failed by conventional doctors and medicine, Kathryn embarked on her own holistic healing journey after bouts with skin cancer, chronic hip pain, amenhorrea, hormone balances and botox complications. After a decade long journey of holistic skin healing, she created her Rooted and Radical Radiance guides, and became certified in nutrition, face taping, face cupping, toxicology and is currently in the midst of her function aesthetic practitioner certification. She now finds the greatest joy and honor in lighting the path for others! On this episode we talk about her own personal journeyhealing from skin cancer, and other health complications, factors people should consider with a potential skincare diagnosis (or if it runs in your family). We also discuss top foods to consume for radiant and glowing skin, how what we eat affects our skin and overall heal

Episode #258: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Louise Digby.  Louise is a registered nutritional therapist, women’s weight loss expert and founder of The Nourish Method to Lasting Fat Loss. Her clients come to her after struggling to lose weight in their 40s and 50s despite eating well and working hard to burn the fat. Louise transforms her client’s health and wellbeing by identifying and addressing each individual’s unique needs and imbalances, so that they can lose weight, optimize their health and rediscover their sparkle, without restrictive dieting or the need for superhuman willpower. On this episode we talk about why diets tend to fail us,why the calories in calories out method doesn’t work, and things we can do to clean up our diet. We also discuss top foods women should eat to improve their metabolism, how muscle loss affects metabolism and what we can do to fix it,how unbalanced hormones affect us, and so much more.  Reignite Your Metabolism Ebook (50% off discount will begenera

Episode #257: This week on Balance Your Life podcast it’s a solo epiode! Spring Equinox is right around the corner and I am giving you activities and rituals that you can do as we head into this season of renewal, rebirth, and growth.  Join the Renew – Spring Equinox At-Home Virtual Retreat here. Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and review the show!Support the show by making a donation to Balance by Meghan and Balance Your Life Podcast. Show Supporthere. -------------------------------------Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebsiteTo Email the Show: info@balancebymeghan.com------------------------------------------Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.------------------------------------------                              Access the Yoga Mama Journey: Journey to a Happy and Hea

Episode #256: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Dr. Julie Siemers. Julie DNP, MSN, RN, is a patient safety consultant, industry nurse leader, and educator. She is also the founder of Lifebeat Solutions and the author of the bestselling book ‘Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A NurseEducator's Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It.’ She spent 15 years in nursing education, serving in roles ranging from Professor to Dean, and as Executive Director at a large nursing university in California. She has a rich background in direct patient care, with experience in various roles on the medical/surgical care floor, in the Intensive Care Unit, the emergency department, and the trauma resuscitation department at University Medical Center in Las Vegas. Additionally, she served as a flight nurse on a trauma helicopter for 10 years. Since 2009, Dr. Julies has been educating students, colleagues, and the broader medical community on the vital skills needed to recognize patient deterioration a

Episode #255: This week on Balance Your Life podcast it’s a solo episode! I put an AMA question box on my stories this week where I was answering your questions. We’re talking movies, food recs, supplement recs, my personal mental health journey, and more!  Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and review the show!Support the show by making a donation to Balance by Meghan and Balance Your Life Podcast. Show Support here. -------------------------------------Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebsiteTo Email the Show: info@balancebymeghan.comConnect with Mike: Instagram | Website------------------------------------------Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.------------------------------------------                              Access the Yoga Mama Journey: Journey to a Happy and Heal

Episode #254: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Mike Dillon. Mike is an entrepreneur and the creator of AirWaterHealing.com, a product line that empowers individuals to take control of their health by improving air and water quality. Mike has built a company dedicated to enhancing well-being through the most essential elements of life. His mission is to show how clean air and pure water can transform health and unlock the body’s natural ability to restore balance. Mike brings a unique perspective as a mission-driven entrepreneur who combines science-backed products with a passion for helping others live healthier lives. His expertise resonates with audiences who are curious about natural health solutions, environmental wellness, and taking a proactive approach to living well.  On this episode we talk about how air and water qualityimpact our health, and the problem most people face with poor air and water quality and the impact it has on their health. We also discuss changes we can make in

Episode #253: This week on Balance Your Life podcast it’s a solo episode! I am diving into all the ways you can make healthier, more mindful choices when it comes to the foods you eat. We are talking about what I avoid when I am grocery shopping, how I save money when I do shop, nutrient densefoods you should be buying and how to be selective when buying them, and tips to shopping on a budget.Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and review the show! Support the show by making a donation to Balance by Meghan and Balance Your Life Podcast. Show Support here.-------------------------------------Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebsiteTo Email the Show: info@balancebymeghan.com------------------------------------------Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.-----------------------------

Episode #252: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Lee Carroll. Lee is a leading medical herbalist, innovator, speaker, educator and mentor with over 30 years’ experience in the herbal industry, 23 years teaching herbal medicine to health care professionals, and 11 years in private practice. Over the course of his long career, Lee has helped thousands of people transform their health and lives through his insightful, personalized, practical and effective herbal medicine solutions.On this episode we talk about his journey becoming aherbalist, when to seek out a herbalist and how to find a good one. We also discuss functional mushrooms and the benefits they can have on our overall health, herbs and mushrooms we should be taking daily, red flag ingredients and things you should look out for when purchasing herbs and mushrooms, and so much more!Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would l

Episode #251: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Justin Nault. Justin is the founder of Clovis, a platform dedicated to helping people break free from diet culture, fitness myths, and the broken medical system. His mission is to empower others to heal their metabolisms and reclaim their health through nourishment, self-acceptance, and holistic well-being. With over 650,000 followers and a thriving 12,000-member Clovis community, Justin is leading a revolution in health, showing people that true freedom comes from living authentically and rejecting toxic trends.   On this episode we talk about his eye-opening experience into the broken medical system, food vs. poison, what it means and how to implement it into our lives, as well as the paleo and keto diet and the benefits of them. We also discuss raw milk vs. conventional milk, seed oils and what damage they do to our bodies, top foods people can eat to support and heal their metabolic health, and so much more! Spread the love by sharing th

Episode #250: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Indie Lee. Indie’s journey from brain tumor survivor to clean beauty pioneer is a testament to the power of awakening and purpose. In 2008, Indie, known for her green thumb and passion for natural ingredients, was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor believed to be environmentally derived. After her successful surgery Indie embarked on a mission to inspire others to take control of their health and understand the deep connection between our environment, lifestyle, and skin health. Thus, Indie Lee Skincare was born—a line of clean beauty products formulated with high-performance, plant-derived ingredients designed to nurture both skin and soul. These products meet the highest standards of clean and cruelty-free beauty.​    On this episode we talk about her cancer journey and diagnosis, the first initial health and wellness swaps she made upon getting her cancer finding, what clean beauty means, and what are the standards of clean beau

Episode #249: This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Neil Markey. Neil is the co-founder and CEO of Beckley Retreats, the world’s only psychedelics retreat program backed by 25 years of scientific research and an ecosystem of expertise that honors global wisdom traditions. A former Captain in the US Army Special Operations 2nd Ranger Battalion Neil served in Iraq and Afghanistan before studying at Columbia University, where he struggled with depression and PTSD. This led him to explore mindfulness and psychedelics as part of his healing journey.   On this episode we discuss what are psychedelics; what are the benefits of using them and what does the science say about them, and how they played a role in Neil’s healing journey. We also talk about what a Beckley retreat entails, what someone could experience on these types of retreats, and other mindful practices Neil does daily as part of a healthy lifestyle, and so much more! Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family