Over 90% of women in Canada deal with at least one symptom of PMS, and for some, this can be extremely debilitating. PMDD, which is a more severe form of PMS, effects between 4-9% of the Canadian population.

Dealing with PMS is often dismissed as being ‘normal’ and we are often told just to suck it up. But, the truth is while some of these symptoms may be common, they are not normal and you shouldn't have to miss work, school, or other social obligations for 1-2 weeks because you are in pain or uncomfortable. The good news is, we have Dr. Keara Taylor, ND on the pod to discuss actionable things you can start incorporating into your life right now to help relieve some of these symptoms that you may be experiencing. We chatted about:

The role of hormones in PMS & if you need to get your hormones tested for this condition

Diet and lifestyle tips to help relive PMS symptoms (acne, bloating, mood swings, cravings..etc)

Evidenced based supplements for PMS that are backed by research

PMDD and how to get support for this condition specifically

& more!

To connect with Dr. Keara:
Instagram: @drkearataylor.nd
Website: https://drkearataylor.com/

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

This week on Girls Gone Wellness, we’re joined by the incredible Dr. Alison Danby, a naturopathic doctor with over 17 years of experience. Dr. Danby is the founder of The Autoimmune Academy and The Autoimmune Integrative Clinic, and she’s also the host of the Autoimmune Simplified podcast. She’s a passionate educator and international speaker dedicated to empowering patients and practitioners alike to rethink how autoimmune conditions are understood and treated.

In this episode, we cover:

• What an autoimmune process is and what’s happening in the body.
• Common autoimmune markers like ANA and next steps when they’re positive.
• The role of gut health and the microbiome in autoimmune conditions.
• Diet strategies like the AIP diet, anti-inflammatory diets, and gluten-free eating—what works and what doesn’t.
• The connection between trauma, stress, and autoimmune diseases.
• Treatment approaches: are we curing autoimmune conditions or managing symptoms?
• Supplements, including omega-3s, vitamin D, melatonin, and more.
• Rapid-fire myth-busting: Can you cure autoimmune conditions? Should everyone with autoimmune issues go gluten-free?

This episode is packed with practical insights, science-based information, and plenty of actionable takeaways to help you better understand autoimmune health.

If you're interested in learning more about Dr. Danby:

Podcast: Autoimmune Simplified
Instagram: Dr. Alison Danby, ND
Website & booking information: click here

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

This episode is all on sleep. We talk about sleep in probably majority of our episodes but we thought it deserved its own episode because it is so important and so many people struggle with sleep issues. You’ll see the importance of it as you listen to the episode, but the bottom line is, if you’re not sleeping, you’re not going to be able to move the needle on your health.

Today we have Dr. Leigha Saunders, a Naturopathic doctor based in Ontario to help break all this down. Turning her post-partum sleep deprivation into an opportunity to serve the millions of women who suffer in sleeplessness, Dr. Leigha Saunders is a naturopathic doctor and mom of two who deeply understands the struggle of insomnia.

In this episode we talk all about:

-Sleep chronotypes and how to change yours (perfect if your New Year’s resolution was to wake up earlier)

-Sleep apnea and what to look out for

-Supplements for sleep

-Diet and lifestyle tips for sleep

-Perimenopause and its impact on sleep

-Debunking common myths along the way!

Connect with Dr. Leigha below:
Work with her here: http://www.leighasaundersnd.com/
http://www.bettersleepbootcamp.com/ COUPON CODE: SAVEMYSLEEP100
Instagram: @drleighasaundersnd

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

Welcome back to another episode of GIRLS GONE WELLNESS, and Happy New Year!

To start the new year off right, we have an special episode featuring not one, but two amazing guests! We’re joined by Dr. Andrea D’Angelo, a Naturopathic Doctor, and Nurse Practitioner Jenny Coffey, co-owners of Font Health, an integrative weight loss clinic in Niagara, Ontario. This conversation is truly one-of-a-kind as we dive into weight loss from both a naturopathic and medical perspective, discussing nutrition, lifestyle tweaks, and the integration of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.

This episode is all about rethinking those New Year’s weight loss resolutions to create sustainable, effective strategies that work for your unique lifestyle. Whether it’s small nutritional shifts, goal-setting tips, or tools to support your journey, these insights are invaluable for achieving lasting results. We can’t wait to hear what you think!

Connect with Jenny & Dr. Andrea below:
https://fonthealth.ca/
Instagram: @FontHealth
Dr.Andrea Instagram: @drandreadangelo

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On this weeks episode of Girls Gone Wellness we talk all about the GLP-1 & GLP-1 + GIP agonist medications such as ozempic, wegovy, mounjaro, and zepbound. We have double board certified Gastroenterologist and Obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Michelle Pearlman on to discuss all the nuances of these medications.

We talk about:
-Dr. Pearlmans approach to weight loss and nutrition using a truly holistic approach with exercise, diet, and medications
-Her unique approach to weight loss as a gastroenterologist
-The nitty gritty about these mediations: their use, side effects and how they actually should be and should not be used.

You can connect with Dr. Pearlman below:

Instagram: @michellepearlmanmd
Nutrition app: @bytemd.app on instagram
Her clinic: @primeinstitute.us on instagram
Website: www.primeinstitute.us

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

On today's episode of GGW, we have Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Erin Ley, debunking all the nutrition myths you grew up believing (plus, the one's on tiktok that you are still genuinely wondering about) and providing us with real solutions to actually building a "healthy" diet, and creating strong dietary habits that help us meet our nutritional requirements and improve our overall health.

Dr. Erin is a Naturopathic Doctor who uses nutrition and concepts of nonrestrictive and intuitive eating as a backbone modality to support women from PMS through to menopause. Many patients are overwhelmed and confused about nutrition because of diet culture, and conflicting information they find online. They recognize that food and nutrition are important pieces to their health puzzle, yet they feel stuck. Dr. Erin guides patients on their journey to feeling empowered by their nutrition and food choices.

We covered:

• what is a "healthy" diet?
• how can we make lasting nutritional changes going into 2025?
• does food affect our hormones?
• is diet soda as bad as they say?
• how can we eat healthy but stay on budget?
• how do us "on-the-go" gals stick to a healthy plan?

and so much more.

Here's where you can find more on Dr. Erin Ley, ND:

For her Instagram, click here.
For her booking link, click here.

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @girlsgonewellnesspodcast for updates and more wellness tips. Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review—we truly appreciate your support. Let's embark on this journey to wellness together!

DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

PCOS affects an estimated 5-18% of reproductive age women.

With this, PCOS is talked about a lot online which is great, but also comes with unsolicited 'advice' and sometimes just straight up misinformation. We have Dr. Alison on the podcast this week to help debunk these myths and let you know what you can start doing today to help your PCOS without the hassle and stress.

We discuss:
Signs and symptoms of PCOS
What lab work actually matters, and what ones you can skip
How to loose weight in PCOS
What you should focus on in your diet if you have PCOS
PCOS and its effect on fertility
The million dollar question: Will HIIT training make your PCOS worse?

You can connect with Dr. Alison below:
Instagram & TikTok: @dr.alisongottsnd

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.

1 in 3 people have fatty liver disease.

In today’s episode, we’re joined by registered dietitian Andy DeSantis to dive deep into liver health, with a special focus on fatty liver disease—a growing epidemic that demands attention. Andy is a private practice dietitian, 11-time published author, and a social media sensation known for making evidence-based nutrition advice accessible and engaging. Over the years, he’s focused his expertise on helping people understand and combat fatty liver disease through nutrition and lifestyle changes.

Here's what we covered in the episode:

• how to test for fatty liver disease
• what causes fatty liver
• nutritional tips to help prevent and reverse the disease
• Andy's top liver-loving foods
• coffee's impact on the liver (spoiler alert - this is good news)
• supplements that could be beneficial for liver health
• lifestyle tips for a healthy liver
• some wild myth busting along the way

You can also find Andy at his website and Instagram

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DISCLAIMER: Nothing mentioned in this episode is medical advice and should not be taken as so. If you have any health concerns, please discuss these with your doctor or a licensed healthcare professional.