Today's episode marks the end of season one of the Gusty Goddess podcast. It's been a journey and a labour of love. Thank you for all the support you've accorded me, and I will be back soon for season two.

In this episode, I will equip and challenge you to become an advocate for your health. I'd love for us never to be afraid to raise our voices for what we believe is best for our health. Nothing would make me happier than seeing more people investing in their health and doing everything in their power to make sure they have little or no pain.

Imagine having a moment to challenge a doctor's opinion on what's ailing you because you believe there is a better solution and are ready to pursue it. That's advocacy! I remember when I broke my elbow. Doctors told me they would fix it with some screws, but my arm would never be straight again. I refused to buy into that and got a physiotherapist to work with me to fix my elbow and make it straight again. The process was painful but worth it at the end of the day.

Today I share some golden nuggets on how you can advocate for your health. Listen in and learn.

Key talking Points of the Episode:

[02:05] Learn how to communicate your health needs

[16:13] Always record your doctor's visits. You can have a look at them later to see if you missed anything, and in case of questions, bring them up

[19:18] How to identify your health gaps

[24:33] You need to set some boundaries

[27:18] Build a health team

Magical Quotes from the Episode:

"You are healthy to the level in which you serve yourself. You need to be engaged and understand how to advocate and stand up for yourself."

"You have to think about the cost of free health care if you don't invest in yourself."

"Health needs to be considered all the time, not just when you're sick."

"It's your responsibility to be happy. And it's your responsibility to lead yourself to the level of health that you desire."

Resources Mentioned

Silk Road Tea Company

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Disclaimer: All content and products contained therein this podcast, including nutritional opinion and any other health-related information, text, images, audio, or other formats, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure, prevent, prescribe, diagnose or manage disease state for any individual situation. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Use of the information contained in this podcast does not constitute a holistic nutrition professional-client relationship and by listening to this podcast, you assume all associated risks and liabilities. The information contained in the podcast and the resources available for download are for educational and informational purposes only. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of ILN. ILN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein.

You must have heard of metabolism if you are familiar with the nutrition game. It's a buzzword that we cannot afford to ignore. Metabolism is the process of converting food into energy to keep our bodies running and detoxifying.

For those of us who grew up in the 80s and 90s, you must have heard people say if you struggle with weight loss, your metabolism is slow. For those who lost weight effortlessly, their metabolism was deemed to be fast and efficient. Metabolism is an interesting topic to study because, every day, you discover something new. You get to demystify some of the myths we have out here and learn better ways of enhancing your metabolism.

This episode will help you understand what metabolism is, focusing more on how to support our metabolism through what we eat every day and a rough range of how to eat and how much to eat.

Listen to this episode and learn incredible tips on how to support your metabolism.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[06:23] Know your BMR

[10:27] How much protein should your body be consuming daily?

[15:42] You need to exercise

[17:14] Avoid the inflammatory food

[21:19] How to create more metabolic flexibility

[23:22] The importance of fasting between meals

Magical Quotes from the Episode:

"The thing that is very damaging over time, and any time is not giving your body the energy that it needs."

"If you are consistent with feeding your body and not in the sense of nutrient dense foods, chances are your digestion and gut health is definitely going to be better."

Resources Mentioned:

Basal Metabolic Rate Calculator

ILN Blog: What is Metabolism

ILN Blog: Why is My Metabolism Slow

Study: Daily Energy Expenditure Through the Human Life Course

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Disclaimer: All content and products contained therein this podcast, including nutritional opinion and any other health-related information, text, images, audio, or other formats, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure, prevent, prescribe, diagnose or manage disease state for any individual situation. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Use of the information contained in this podcast does not constitute a holistic nutrition professional-client relationship and by listening to this podcast, you assume all associated risks and liabilities. The information contained in the podcast and the resources available for download are for educational and informational purposes only. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of ILN. ILN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein.

Thyroid health is becoming a popular conversation. More and more people are getting concerned with the status of their thyroid health. If you have been experiencing fatigue, hair thinning, weird weight loss or weight gain, and digestive issues, among other symptoms, you could be having thyroid issues. To rule out if you have a thyroid disorder, you need to journal what you are feeling and share it with your doctor so that you can run tests to understand what is happening.

In this episode, I dig deep into thyroid health. I share signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, the tests you need to run, things that can cause thyroid issues, and foods and supplements to help you overcome the dysfunction. Also, I will share things you can do to ease the symptoms and make your recovery journey easier.

Listen in and learn.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[02:11] What does the thyroid do?

[03:54] Understanding hypothyroidism and its symptoms

[05:27] Understanding hyperthyroidism and its symptoms

[05:53] Symptoms of thyroid issues

[07:30] Thyroid testing

[09:54] Things that can affect your thyroid

[12:16] You need to sleep enough

[17:22] Supplements and foods that can support thyroid health

Magical Quotes from the Episode:

"You're not what you eat, you are what you absorb and assimilate."

"You do not have to continually place yourself in situations with people that bring so much stress to you. You owe it to yourself not to do that."

"We don't create boundaries because things are always going so lovely. We create boundaries because we feel exhausted."

"Magnesium is just so deficient from our soil that we're just not getting it from the foods."

"Health is a journey. It is a path. It's not a destination."

"Just as it takes time to become unwell or sick, it can take time to feel well and be healthy."

Resources Mentioned:

Harmonic Arts

Dr. Izabella Wentz

Food, Mood & Poop Journal

Blog Post - Your Thyroid: Foods & Nutrients to Help

Science Read – Impact of Drinking Water Fluoride on Human Thyroid Hormones

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If today's show has brought you closer to the answers you've been seeking, don't forget to share it with a friend who needs to hear it and give us a five-star rating.

Disclaimer: All content and products contained therein this podcast, including nutritional opinion and any other health-related information, text, images, audio, or other formats, is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure, prevent, prescribe, diagnose or manage disease state for any individual situation. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Use of the information contained in this podcast does not constitute a holistic nutrition professional-client relationship and by listening to this podcast, you assume all associated risks and liabilities. The information contained in the podcast and the resources available for download are for educational and informational purposes only. Furthermore, any third-party materials or content of any third-party site referenced in the podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards, or policies of ILN. ILN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third-party materials or on third-party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced therein.