Thyroid myths, testing confusion & supplement debates- we’re diving into it all with thyroid expert, Dr. Katie Rothwell, ND. If you’ve ever wondered whether your symptoms are thyroid-related, what labs you actually need, or if you really should be gluten-free, this one’s for you. We cover: How to know if your symptoms (brain fog, weight gain, hair loss, fatigue) are thyroid-relatedWhat bloodwork is essential vs. what’s truly optimalHashimoto’s: how it’s different from just “low thyroid”Wh...
Your stronger, fitter, sexier glow-up starts here. This week on Girls Gone Wellness, we’re joined by fitness + nutrition coach Brooks Coleman to break down what it really takes to build your dream body, without the diet drama or quick fixes that never last. Inside this episode: The biggest struggles men and women face when starting fat lossFitness & nutrition myths that are keeping you stuckThe impact of sleep, circadian rhythm, and daily movement on your body goalsWhether tracking calori...
Your brain health is arguably the most important thing we should prioritize because it takes care of you every single day no matter what. Something we don’t talk about enough is how our mental well-being is directly correlated to our overall health, and how our brain and body are directly related. To talk about this more, we brought on Dr. Bisleen Attli, a naturopathic doctor who focuses on brain and mental health! Dr. Bisleen is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-certified Nat...
What does wellness have to do with what you wear? A lot more than you think. This week we sit down with the Head Stylist of Canadas #1 entertainment network, Simone Faloona. Simone has helped style events like the Oscars, Golden Globes, TIFF, movie premiers, and more. We talk about how style shapes confidence, expression, and wellness, how to build a capsule wardrobe that works for you, and of course some BTS on what its like to work with celebrities and red carpets. Here’s what we get into: ...
If you have been on our Instagram lately, you know that we have recently launched new our new beautiful branding and we couldn’t have done it without the help from our branding team that helped our vision come to life! We are so excited to have Maddie and Mikayla Finnertry on the pod this week, who are the founders of The Finnerty- a women-owned marketing, design, and social media firm built for bold brands ready to stand out, grow strategically, and make a lasting impact. Branding isn’t just...
Hormones and sleep during perimenopause can feel unpredictable, exhausting, and way too sweaty! In this episode, we unpack exactly what’s going on in your body and how to work with it instead of losing more sleep over it. We cover: How fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone during perimenopause disrupt your sleep cyclesWhy progesterone’s calming effect is key for deep, restorative sleep and what happens when it dipsThe role of estrogen in regulating body temperature (hello, night sweats an...
Random hives after a workout or in cold weather. Sudden food intolerances you never had before. PMS flares that take you out for days. That “never well since” feeling after an infection, trauma, or major stress. If this sounds familiar—and you’ve been to multiple doctors without answers—it might be time to look at your histamine. We’re joined by Michelle Shapiro, RD—a functional/integrative dietitian who’s helped over 3,000 clients uncover the root causes of complex health issues. As founder ...
This week, we’re getting very real about why your dating life might feel like a rollercoaster, and what your attachment style has to do with it. We’re joined by Dr. Morgan Anderson, clinical psychologist, relationship coach, and host of the Let’s Get Vulnerable podcast, for a deep (and slightly spicy) dive into attachment theory: how it forms, how it plays out in dating, and what it actually looks like to become securely attached. We talk anxious spirals, the anxious-avoidant trap, self-aband...
Welcome back to Girls Gone Wellness! This week, we’re diving into the wild world of plant-based eating with Jeffrey Boadi, a plant-based nutrition advocate. You’ve seen the headlines: “Plants aren't a complete protein” “You need meat to build muscle.” “Soy will wreck your hormones.” But the truth is, most of this is straight up not true and based on misleading claims, And in this episode, we’re calling it all out. We’re breaking down: The biggest myths keeping people from exploring plan...
In this episode, we’re joined by the one and only Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, board-certified obesity specialist, founder of Vineyard Health, and the internet’s favorite “doc who lifts.” We dive into everything you actually want to know about weight loss, body chemistry, and why food feels so complicated. We’re talking: Is obesity genetic… or bad habits?What is food noise and why won’t it shut up?The science behind why ultra-processed foods feel impossible to stop eatingHow weight loss meds ...
What if you built your dream in just 9 days? In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Campoli—top 2% realtor in Canada, social media powerhouse, and the founder of The Coffee Party: a sober-friendly, daytime dance party that’s taken over Toronto and is now going global. Matthew shares how he went from crushing it in real estate to following a gut feeling that turned into an international movement. We talk about building from intuition, creating community without alcohol, and why the traditio...
This week, we're calling out the biggest myths in women's fitness and performance nutrition with Dr. Briana Botsford, a naturopathic doctor and Ironman triathlete who’s making evidence-based performance advice approachable. We get into: -Why fatigue, hormone issues, and injuries could actually be a fueling problem -The real deal on fasted workouts, high-sodium electrolyte drinks, and greens powders -How under-eating even accidentally, can mess with your thyroid, period, and iron levels -Why...
This week, we’re chatting with Tara Tomulka, certified nutritionist and founder of Rawcology — a Canadian, family-owned snack food brand known for creating the best granola on the market (we said what we said). Tara’s story is anything but conventional. With a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill and a Master’s in Communication Management from USC, she pivoted from corporate life into the wellness world after training at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition. Now, Rawcology products are sold ...
We are back with another gut health episode this week and we are so excited for you all to listen because this episode breaks down alot of the myths we see in the online space when it comes to gut health but also how we often see gut health conditions treated in the naturopathic/ integrative space. In this weeks episode we have Dr. Racheal Lovink, who is a naturopathic physician based in Victoria, British Columbia, who focuses her practice on chronic gut health concerns, specifica...
Welcome back to another episode of GGW!! In today's episode we have Dr. Irena Bergmann, ND. Dr. Bergmann is passionate about helping individuals achieve their dream of parenthood. Whether guiding patients through natural cycles or navigating the complexities of IVF, she combines holistic care with evidence-based medical knowledge to provide personalized and effective support. Working at fertility clinics for over a decade, Dr. Bergmann has developed a deep understandin...
Yes, you read that title right! I am personally so excited for this episode because we are focusing on everything you need to know about aesthetic medicine: including, botox, fillers and some other popular aesthetic treatments. We chat about: -Why you should (or shouldn't) consider botox or filler, & what it can be used for -What aesthetic medicine actually is, and why it’s more than just Botox and filler -Common myths about safety, toxins, and long-term effects—debunked -How to avo...
Today’s episode is a special one, we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to mothers day to honor the moms in our life! We brought on Vanessa Spinarsky, a clinical social worker to help talk about this in a way that feels real and not so glamorous like is often portrayed on social media.We’re not here for the Pinterest-perfect version of being a mom, we’re talking about the messy, beautiful, overwhelming, and very real truth of it all. Vanessa is a mom of two, a clinical social worker, ...
We made it—one whole year of Girls Gone Wellness! In this chaotic, barely edited anniversary episode, we’re spilling everything: our favorite guests, wildest behind-the-scenes moments, most iconic episodes, and the things you definitely weren’t supposed to hear. We’re also giving you a sneak peek into what’s next—new goals, a full rebrand (coming this summer!), and our journey from students to future doctors. Thank you for growing with us—we couldn’t have done it without you ...
Anxiety is everywhere these days — but what’s really behind it, and what can we actually do to feel better? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken, Naturopathic Doctor, founder of Tranquil Minds, and bestselling author of Create Calm. With over a decade of experience supporting patients through anxiety and mental health challenges, Dr. Katie shares her grounded, compassionate approach to helping us reconnect with inner peace. We cover it all: Why anxiety feels so common to...
Building a skincare routine shouldn't be stressful. If you’ve ever spiraled down a skincare rabbit hole, tried a 10-step routine you saw on TikTok, or felt personally victimized by your bathroom shelf, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, Jeanette is keeping it real about how to build a skincare routine based on your individual skin concerns/ needs, without breaking your budget, and destroying your sanity Here’s what we’re getting into: -The no-BS skincare basics you ac...