#025: The best investment ever...YOU!

EPISODE #25

In this episode Ange & Gill talk about their upcoming retreat with Rich Roll + Julie Piatt, essential oils, meditation, have a F.R.I.E.N.D.S. throwback, & Gill has a dance party! They also talk about why they passionately believe why you should invest in yourself and they give tips they both personally do to fill their cups on a daily basis. #loveyourself 

SHOW NOTES:

IN THE UPDATES:

• Our TV show is 3 Episodes in...IIf you live locally in London, ON then please tune in on channel 13. Select segments will be avail to stream/watch online so we will post those as they are avail or if you have a Rogers account you can login HERE and watch the channel 24/7
• Early Bird Pricing for our Holistic Health Diary RETREAT is on NOW until Feb 28th. So by the time our next episode airs - regular pricing will in effect. If you've been thinking of joining us for this special - day - don't wait to register! We are already 1/2 full and expect to sell out!
• Ange heads back to West Palm for a little downtime after a busy couple of months. She'll be 'wording' with the awesome crew at the Palm Beach Crossfit while there. She'll also be sitting down to podcast with Audrey Sutton {the Yummy Yogini} about 'Being Whole rather than Perfect"
• Ange shares her new love for doTERRA Essential Oils and how she witnessed the power of them over the weekend when her 2yr old was sick.
• Gillian passed her comprehensive exams and shares her experience in presenting her research on Childhood Obesity and the role Professionals play in this.
• Ange mentions an awesome article that Julie Piatt wrote on Mind Body Green about Creating Intimacy in Your Relationship
• Ange + Gill share their favourite ways to take better care of themselves. And we want to hear from you! What is your self care gameplan?
• Are you struggling with what to do to step up your #selfcare? Ange recommends doing this Dosha Quiz and implementing the recommendations specific to you! http://doshaquiz.chopra.com

Peace, Love + Pink Nails

The Girls.

#24: The {not so} sweet truth about sugar with Dr. BJ Hardick

EPISODE #24

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we sit down with our friend Dr. B.J.Hardick to discuss everything you need to know about sugar - our top sweetner picks + the ones we use personally, the truth about aspartame, what "gooey liquids" we like, and so much more!! We also talk about our new show on Rogers, our upcoming retreat with Rich Roll + Julie Piatt, try B.J.'s yummy treats, and more!

SHOW NOTES:

We have 2 very exciting announcements this week:

1. Our Holistic Health Diary TV Show launches this Tues, Feb 4th @ 7pm EST! If you live locally in London, ON then please tune in on channel 13. Select segments will be avail to stream/watch online so we will post those as they are available or if you have a Rogers account you can login HERE and watch the channel 24/7! 
2. We announce our first Holistic Health Diary RETREAT!!! First offering will be a 1 day retreat Friday, May 2nd here in London, ON at the beautiful Bellamere Winery. Oh and did we mention that Rich Roll and his wife Julie Piatt will be our featured guests!! Registration will up be middle of this week with a special early bird price ;)

what a banana ACTUALLY looks like!!

Podcast Sweet Notes:

• Gill shares the amazing highlights of her recent trip to Hawaii with @DavidWolfe and his Noniland. She planted her first #cacao tree!
• If we called a spade a spade,  artificial sweeteners would be labeled as chlorinated carbohydrates...sounds so yummy right? #not
• You need to be careful with the healthier sugars too (maple syrup, raw honey etc) It's not as gentle on the body as when you consume sugar in it's whole food state
• Fructose {fruit sugar} is a problem because it's not metabolized by the muscle, it's metabolized by the liver.
• Why the Glycemic Index of foods is not the only thing you should look at.
• Gill has a hate on for Agave Syrup - learn why you might want to get off that train.
• Have you heard about Durian Rider aka the 30 bananas a day dude?
• Dr. B.J Hardick references this article on his website: Satisfying the sweet tooth without sugar
• Here is that drool worthy Protein Bar recipe that Dr Hardick shared with us!
• The Dr. recommends that you take a cold turkey approach with sugar for 2 weeks. Ange recommends bumping your proteins + fast to help with cravings
• GreenMedInfo is a great evidence based natural health resource website

"If you were diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer today - wouldn't we go all Organic, wouldn't we start sleeping better, wouldn't we start doing more yoga...why wait?"

You connect with Dr. B.J.Hardick on this Website, on Twitter and on Facebook

#23: Healthy on a Budget

In this episode we talk about how to spend {and budget} your green responsibly, each give our top 3 tips to eat healthy on a budget, and discuss local vs organic vs conventional produce. Gill also shares her bone broth recipe, Ange talks about her upcoming webinars, and we chat about our upcoming show on Rogers TV.

SHOW NOTES:

• Our Holistic Health Diary TV Show launches on Tues, Feb 4th at 7pm EST on Rogers TV!! We will be able to post some of the show segments online for live streaming so check back on hhdiary.com for show links, recipes etc.
• Ange's Online Eat Clean :: Get Lean with HolFit Program kicked off Sun, Jan 19th - if you would like to join, you can read more about it HERE or just register HERE
• Find a Desire Map Book Club in your city. This book is a must for creating a life that feels like your personal awesome. If you live in London - you're welcome to jump into Gill's club! We meet Thurs @ 7pm and your only initiation is to help us manifest Danielle LaPorte coming to #ldnont ;)
• Local vs Organic: Local will be most nutritious and cheaper. Organic will be free of pesticides and higher in nutrients due to the soil composition  
• EWG's Dirty Dozen List is a great resource for knowing what to buy Organic for Produce. Always buy Organic Dairy + Meats also! 

• Gill talks about how she makes her Bone Broth - here is why it's so healing
• Ange shared a few ways she reduces food waste. For many more tips on running a Sustainable Healthy Kitchen - check out her Webinar/eBook Bundle. Check out Neat-os reusable freezer bags for the best form of freezer storage
• Gill shares a few tips she learned about bulk savings from a conference call this week with Raw Elements {our TV show sponsor!}
• Find a CSA near you! We chat about what this program is and how you can save $$
• Ange uses Eat Green Organics Delivery service in London. they rock!!
• One of the top posts on HolFit is the 10 Healthiest Things you can Buy at Costco.

Peace, Love + Happy Budgeting

Da Girls

#022: Look Back on 2013

On this episode we take a look back at 2013...our learnings, our gratitude and who we use this as a way to create an awesome 2014!

SHOW NOTES:

Ange {HolFit}'s 7 day Guided Detox running Jan 6-12th. It's not too late to join! You can watch the cleanse webinar, get the eBook and join the private Facebook group HERE and jump in with the group of do it on your own time

Next offering of the HolFit 4 week Holistic Series, Eat Clean :: Get Lean, starts Jan 19th - REGISTRATION OPEN NOW! 

Gillian is a Desire Map Book Club Leader! Join the London book club running Thursday nights 7-8p from Jan 9th - Feb 6th at Organic Works

Mentions in the Episode:
Kripalu
The Desire Map Book
Rich Roll + his book Finding Ultra

Peace, Love + Purpose!
HHDiary

#021: Holistic Holiday Habits + Gifting

On this holistic holiday episode Ange & Gill chat about their favourite holiday traditions, some holistic DIY gift ideas, beauty products, gift giving suggestions (including their top book recommendations), and much more! If you {listen} for it, I've got a sneaking suspicion you'll find love actually is all around {this podcast}! Happy holidays everyone!!

EPISODE 21

Show Notes

Ange’s HolFit Upcoming Programs:

 - Ready Set GLOW 7 day Detox: Jan 6-12, 2014

 - Eat Clean :: Get Lean: Jan 19 - Feb 16, 2014

Inside Fitness Women’s Training Guide #IFMwomen

 - check out Gill's Yoga Tune Up Sequence in the Guide!

We just recorded our last segment for our upcoming TV Show!!! Stay tuned for that to air end of January on Rogers TV! 

 - Our Title Sponsor for the show is Raw Elements - so exciting!!

 - And...Our exclusive Fitness Sponsor is Reebok!!!

Thank you to Hybrid Fitness Center for opening up your studio space for us to record this week! We enjoyed being on your podcast {The Outlaws of Health Episode #59}

Gift Suggestions on the Show:

From Ange:

 - The HolFit Holiday Shopping Guide {PDF Guide}

 - The Tiny Devotions HolFit Mala

 - Ann Marie Gianni Skincare or Tarte Cosmetics

 - Vitamix

 - Lemon Squeezer

 - Bella Crockpot

 - The Desire Map

 - Eat Green Organics {Mention Ange sent you and save $8 off your first order with promo code Holfit123}

 - Ange's DIY Laundry Detergent Recipe

From Gillian:
 - DIY Magnesium Butter
 - Emu Oil
 - Squatty Potty
 - The 5 Minute Journal

Other Mentions:
 - Marie Forleo Q&A Tuesday with Danielle Laporte

 - Julia Piatt's Jai Release Meditation Program

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

#20: Tom Brady & Gisele Bündchen's Private Chef Joanne Gerrard Young from the Healing Cuisine

What is it like to cook for Gisele Bundchen & Tom Brady? In this episode we chat with their private Chef Joanne Gerrard Young from The Healing Cuisine - we also talk about living your passion; how nourishing ourselves, our family, and our community through whole organic food, heals and has a positive impact on everything...and more!!

Joanne Gerrard Young from The Healing Cuisine

Updates:

Inside Fitness Women’s Training Guide: 

@StefJoanne Stephanie Joanne

@Nichellelaus Nichelle Laus

@BattleArtsMMA Battle Arts Academy

@StevenJayWong Steven J. Wong

 - CrossFit West Palm Beach

@CrossFitPalmBch 

 - Bulletproof Coffee @bulletproofexec

 - Vitamix @vitamix
 - Excalibur Dehydrators @drying123

 - The HolFit Holiday Shopping Guide

 #inlakesh {I am another YOU}

#019 - Peace, Love, & Poop - Digestive Health with Dr. B.J. Hardick

#019: Peace, Love, & Poop Show Notes

 

Dr. B. J. Hardick

@DrHardick

http://drhardick.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrHardick

Squatty Potty: http://www.squattypotty.com/

Ange & Gills' Holistic Bamboo Squatty Potty 

Organic Works: http://organicworksbakery.com/

Apps Gill uses to track her poop:

• Poo Tracker: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/poo-tracker-track-your-poo!/id559841028?mt=
•  GI Body Guard: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/cdhf-gi-bodyguard/id445162991?mt=
• Poop the World: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/poop-the-world/id310125724?mt=8

LIVE Organic Raw Food Bar: http://www.livefoodbar.com/

Café Gratitude: http://cafegratitude.com/

Bristol Stool Chart: http://www.continence.org.au/pages/bristol-stool-chart.html

Chef Yoda: http://letyodacookforyou.com/

Chris Kresser’s on Food Combining: http://chriskresser.com/ask-the-rd-all-about-food-combining