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An osteopath is a manual therapist that is concerned with self healing & self regulation. They work WITH your body to help it self-regulate. Learn more about what osteopathy is, what to expect on your first treatment and the biggest reasons people seek out osteopathy.r>

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Join Bronwyn Findley (a registered osteopath) and myself as we delve into the ins and outs of osteopathy. Learn about my personal experience with osteopathic treatment, why most people seek out help & what to expect when you do.






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Learning how to start eating real food can be a daunting task. There's a lot of information and systems out there to rely on but it can be overwhelming. And as a busy mom, you might be curious as to how eating less processed food is going to fit into your grocery budget!







Learn not only how to make the transition to a whole food diet but also how to make it PRACTICAL as a big family with small kids.







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Join mama of four Heather Englund and me in the audio version above as we share our tips and tools for learning how to start eating more whole foods and less processed foods... and making it PRACTICAL for a busy household.































What Is A Real Food Diet?







Though the term "real food"' means something a little bit different to everyone, a general consensus is that a this diet refers to eating whole, unprocessed food as much as possible.







The easiest way to think about it is to ask if it came from nature. Did it grow from the ground or have a mother? Is it something you could find if you went out into the world?







Some examples are:









* Meat







* Vegetables







* Fruits







* Nuts







* Grains







* Seeds

















Foods that are as unprocessed as possible























Benefits Of Real Food For Kids (and moms!)







To help our babes grow, we want to give them the best building blocks we can. And that means whole, unprocessed foods.







Some benefits of eating better foods are:









* Optimal growth (giving the body what it needs)







* Better brain development







* Improves focus







* Hunger regulation







* Stabilized energy levels







* Quality sleep







* Well rounded palate









Though the benefits of learning to eat real food are immense, it can definitely be a struggle teaching kids to appreciate them.







Hack: the younger you start them the better!























How To Start Eating Real Food







Making the switch to a healthy is daunting. But there are some tricks you can use.







Most importantly though is to not try to do everything all at once. Give yourself (or your kids) time to adjust to the changes.















Start Slow







Especially when it comes to kids, you can't just do a full overhaul. Starting by adding MORE options on the table instead of just taking things away.















Be Open Minded







Have an open mind about trying new foods and new ways of cooking. If you jump into the mindset that you dislike something before you've tried it, you're not likely to enjoy it.















Learn To Cook







You'll need to learn to cook if you expect to not eat processed foods . Challenge yourself to try one new recipe each week to branch out of your usual way of cooking.







Experiment with spices, seasonings, and different vegetables you normally wouldn't grab.







You need to step outside your comfort zone if you expect to make ...

Reap the benefits of yoga by learning how to fit it into your routine even when you're busy AF. With me here is Nathalia Fit, a body-builder turned yoga instructor to chat about how to make a yoga practice practical.








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Far too often we mention that we're too in flexible to start yoga or we don't know how to start, which class to take, what pose to do. Today we’re delving into all of those mindsets and more. We’re going to chat about making a yoga routine practical as a busy mom and how to thrive while get started.





My goal for you this week is to just start. Don’t overthink it or plan out the perfect system. Just start with one day, one session, one moment.








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Carry kids easier, achieve weight loss goals and prevent injuries. These are all the benefits of mastering these crucial 5 exercises








There are a lot of exercises out there! But if you're a mom, you need to focus on these five exercises and truly master them before jumping into anything else.





My wish for you this week is that you realize the important of these exercises and how they can truly help make your everyday life easier.








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Gut health and the immune system have been a hot topic as of late and with good reason. The better off our immune system is the healthier we are, so it only makes sense to want to do everything we can to give it a boost. And while eating quality meals and drinking water is great, our bodies need a more.








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Today we’re breaking down one of my favorite health hacks and how it can boost the immune system and help you THRIVE. Today we're touching on one of the easiest things you can do to boost your health- seriously, minimal effort and huge results.





My goal for you this week is to embrace health hacks! As busy moms sometimes the best thing we can do is keep it simple.








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The wellness trend is a hot one this year but unfortunately, many people have the vibe wrong. Self-care is about so much more than soaking in a hot bath, grabbing a pedicure, or drinks with the girls.








While all of the things above can be a part of wellness, the bigger picture is missing. We're setting moms up for failure by telling them that they "should be okay" if they schedule in that bubble bath and then question why they're not.In this episode I want you to learn how to truly THRIVE. Because that is what self-care is.





My wish for you this week is that I want you to take some time to find out what truly soothes you and how to work that into your days or weeks. This is what will make you THRIVE.








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