Balance Your Life

#230: This week on Balance Your Life podcast it’s a solo episode! I am discussing all of my current favourite holistic beauty practices, rituals, and products. Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and review the show! ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website To Email the Show: podcast@balancebymeghan.com -------------------------------- Shop my Amazon Store Front where I link all my favourite wellness, lifestyle, pregnancy, and beautyproducts and brands.  ------------------------------------------   Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.  ---------------------------------------------- Living Libations is giving all Balance Your Life Podcast Listeners 10% off when you use code balanceyourlife at checkout, or you can use this link here.   ----

This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Nadine Artemis. Nadine is the author of two books including Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care. She is the creator of Living Libations, a luxury line of organic wild-crafted non-GMO serums, elixirs, and essential oils for those seeking the purest of the pure botanical natural health, wellness and beauty products on the planet. Nadine’s products have received rave reviews in the New York Times, Goop, New York Magazine, Vogue, InStyle, the Hollywood Reporter and many more. On this episode we talk about the connection between skin health and gut health, how to hack your health with peptides and the sun, and the best kept holistic beauty secrets. We also discuss steps you can take to simplifying your skincare routine, why conventional beauty is problematic for our skin and overall health, and so much more! Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I w

This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Maria Camila Giraldo, a Colombian-born actress and entrepreneur. Beyond her acting career, Maria is also the driving force behind Fungiments, a mushroom supplement brand she founded and leads as CEO. Fungiments offers a range of innovative products aimed at promoting well-being through natural alternatives. With distribution expanding to major retailers like Amazon and Walmart, Fungiments is quickly gaining traction across the U.S. On this episode we talk about her personal wellness journey, her daily wellness routine vs. her travel and working wellness routines, and her favourite beauty secrets. We also discuss how plant medicine positively influenced her wellness journey, adaptogens and supplements she takes on a regular basis, the birth of Fungiments, and so much more! Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate

This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by my husband, Brad! In honour of baby Hendrix’s first birthday we are doing an episode on what this past year has been like for us; the ups, the downs, the regressions, the lessons, and everything in between!   Spread the love by sharing this podcast with your friends and family! Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode, and I would love if you took a moment to rate and review the show! ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website To Email the Show: podcast@balancebymeghan.com -------------------------------- Shop my Amazon Store Front where I link all my favourite wellness, lifestyle, pregnancy, and beauty products and brands.   ------------------------------------------  Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.  ------------------------------------------ Organika is offering my listeners 25% off online when you us

This week on Balance Your Life podcast I am joined by Landon Schiller and Cameron Stajer. Landon and Cameron are the founders of Kala Therapy whose mission it is to bring the incredible benefits of Light Therapy to the convenience of your home so you can live a healthier, happier life. Both of them are both former athletes from Toronto Canada, and they are both super passionate and committed to educating, researching, innovating, and engineering the safest, most effective light therapy devices in the world. On this episode we talk about what red light therapy is and the scientific benefits of using light therapy in your daily life. We discuss how they both came to be in this space and create their own product, who red light therapy is for, biohacks that make a difference in their lives and so much more. You should know that Landon and Camerson gave graciously offered the Balance Your Life podcast community 10% off any of their products when you use code balancebymeghan at check out.  Spread the love by

This week on the podcast I am joined by Yug Varma PhD. Yug is a skin and acne expert, and is the Cofounder and CEO of Phyla, the world’s most advanced probiotic acne system. He has 10+ years of microbiome research experience including an extensive background in bio-organic chemistry, microbiology, and synthetic biology. Dr. Varma received his scientific training at several distinguished academic institutions, including Johns Hopkins University (PhD) and University of California. His mission is to change the way we treat chronic bacterial diseases, and is working tirelessly to achieve this goal with a microbiome-based technology platform. He is passionate about promoting scientific literacy, and devotes a significant amount of time demystifying microbiome research and making the latest research accessible to the general public.   On this episode we walk about what people should be looking at when using skincare that’s acne safe, and the difference between cystic and hormonal acne. We also talk about the major

This week on the podcast I am joined by Julia Blackwell. Julia is a fascia release practitioner, educator, and creator of The Fascia Remedy. Julia was born with severe nerve damage to her right shoulder and grew up going through the broken Western medicine system. After 23 years of being told her condition would never improve and feeling no lasting relief from any treatments, she was introduced to a unique type of fascia release bodywork. In just 3 months of this fascia specific work, she saw more improvement in the feel and function of her arm than she had in 16 years of traditional treatments. This experience catapulted Julia into learning everything she could about fascia, the critical roles it plays in our movement and overall health, and how to restore it. After learning multiple modalities and working with clients over a decade, she’s formulated her own approach for bodywork & foam rolling work called The Fascia Remedy.   On this episode we walk about what unhealthy vs. healthy fascia feels like, t

This week on the podcast I am joined Kimberly Quinn. Kimberly is an actress, writer, producer and director. Beyond her captivating performances on screen, Kimberly is deeply committed to her personal wellness journey. She devotes time both in the morning and evening to nurture her well-being through her personal meditation practice. She is clear about setting intentions and prioritizes self-reflection, allowing her to cultivate mindfulness and resilience in all aspects of her life. Kimberly is also a a dedicated vegan.   On this episode we walk about morning and evening routines, her meditation practice and how she started one. We also talk about how she stays committed to her wellness practices when she’s travelling and on set, wellness practices she swears by, healing your body naturally, and so much more!   DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research. ------------------------------------- C

This week on the podcast I am joined by Ali Levine. Ali is known for being a world-renowned Intuitive Stylist and sought after TV and media personality. From dressing the most famous people in Hollywood and public figures around the world, in 2020 Ali started her own personal inner journey and became a Certified Breathwork Facilitator & Soul Expansion Coach.  Ali has now added Author, Healer to her accolades and is known for the deep work of Embodiment and Transformation. Using her signature methodology of the ALI method, Ali help’s you to shift from your lower vibrations to higher states of consciousness. Through the breath and certain exercises, meditations, and divine coaching, she facilitates your shifting, your awareness and even your own healing. Ali is also the creator of the app Breathe & B - all about consciously breathing and being in your being. You can download it for free on the app store & google play.   On this episode we walk about her own personal wellness journey, how to design t

This week on the podcast I am joined by Rikimah Glymph. Rikimah is the Founder and CEO of BWell365, a wellness brand that provides resources and creates spaces for deep reflection and autonomy to drive sustainable and impactful wellness outcomes. She is the Founding Partner of Glymph Consulting, LLC., a consulting firm that focuses on business infrastructure development and mentoring, as well as individual wellness. Rikimah is a writer, mentor, and advocate for equal rights and opportunity, and recently wrote the book, Total Wellness: A Millennial & Gen Z Guide to Living a More Balanced Life.   On this episode we walk about her own personal wellness journey, the different pillars of wellness and how to implement each pillar into our life. We also discuss how to tap into awareness and take personal responsibility, where to start on your own personal wellness journey, and so much more!   DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your

This week on the podcast it’s a solo episode! I’m doing a “AMA” or Ask Me Anything Q & A solo podcast recording. I recently did a story on Instagram Stories where you got to ask me any of questions regarding motherhood, health, wellness, beauty, business, anything you wanted to know! I am chatting today about the best investments I’ve made as a mom, hair growth tips, sleep regressions, parenting tips, starting a yoga practice, income streams, and what I’m currently reading. Enjoy!   DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research. ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok| Facebook | YouTube | Website To Email the Show: info@balancebymeghan.com --------------------------------- ---------  Shop my Amazon Store Front where I link all my favourite wellness, lifestyle, pregnancy, and beauty products and brands.  ------------------------------------------  Join me

This week on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Melissa McCreery. Melissa is a psychologist, author, host of the Too Much on Her Plate podcast, and founder of the Your Missing Peace program where she helps smart, high-performing women end cycles of overeating and emotional eating - without diets, willpower, or deprivation. Over 39,000 women worldwide have taken her free Hidden Hungers Quiz online and her approach has been featured in numerous publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fitness, CNN Health, Real Simple, and Self.   On this episode we talk about how we can use psychology, the brain and mindset to create changes with overeating, and why “diets” have mentally warped our perspective on food. We also discuss how our body image perceptions are tied to “good” and “bad” food, how our sense of self-worth and our lifestyles relate to emotional eating, and so much more!   DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate a

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kassandra Reinhardt. This is a re-release of my original interview with Kassandra, AKA Yoga with Kassandra on YouTube. Kassandra is a YouTuber with almost 2.5 million followers, the author of 2 books; "Yin Yoga: Stretch the Mindful Way" and “Year of Yoga”. She also has an app, is a yoga teacher trainer, and has multiple courses online.   On this episode we talk about practicing Vinyasa, Yin and Forrest yoga, what each of these practices did for her and her experience with all three styles, as well as how to make the most out of yin yoga. We also discuss when yoga became more than just physical exercise for her, jumping at the opportunity to take a yoga teacher training, her wellness routines she incorporates into her daily life including smoothies, her sleep routine, daily movement, and so much more!   DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own researc

This week on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Peter Martone. Peter is an educator and patient care practitioner who has been focused on improving patient’s biomechanics for over 23 years during his private practice as a chiropractor. Dr. Martone has always believed that structure of your spine effects the function of the central nervous system, and this principle is the cornerstone of his practice. His core belief is that the central nervous system controls every function in the human body and in order to be able to express true health you have to keep your nervous system healthy. Peter’s mission is to help as many people as possible achieve optimal health, function and performance so they can reach their full potential.   On this episode we talk about how certain sleep positions affect our health, help us sleep better and live longer, and how to set yourself up for the most ideal sleep. We also discuss 5 keys to waking up well rested, why tossing and turning during sleep is bad, mouth taping, and so much mor

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kate Middleton. Kate also known as “KB”, is a Toxic Free Lifestyle Advisor and Mindset Coach based on the coast of central California. Katherine’s platform is based on the Education of Living a Toxic Free Lifestyle and believes that through the products we use, the relationships we hold and the mental and physical nourishment we consume, we are faced with many forms of toxins each and every day. As the founder of “TOXIC FREE WITH KB”, a popular podcast, and health and wellness blog , KB’s core mission is to improve overall mental and physical health through the reduction of toxic exposure.   On this episode we talk about her personal story healing holistically from an autoimmune disease and mold toxicity, every day products we use that are leading to toxic overload, and the importance of reading labels. We also discuss nontoxic swaps you can make and simple lifestyle changes you can make right now to living a more toxic free life, and so much more!   DISCLAIMER: Please

This week on the podcast it’s another solo episode! I am giving you 10 tangible tips to implement into your life for navigating your postpartum journey, postpartum depression and anxiety.   DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research. ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube | Website To Email the Show: info@balancebymeghan.com ------------------------------------------  Shop my Amazon Store Front where I link all my favourite wellness, lifestyle, pregnancy, and beauty products and brands.   ------------------------------------------  Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.   ------------------------------------------- Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/meghan to start Ritual or add Essential For Women Prenatal to your subsc

This week on the podcast it’s a solo episode! I am giving you the raw, real, unedited version of my postpartum journey, and what the postpartum experience was like for me. This was an emotional episode for me, and one that I hope gives some insight into what it’s like those first few weeks and months for some moms after the birth of their baby.   DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research. ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube | Website To Email the Show: info@balancebymeghan.com --------------------------------- Shop my Amazon Store Front where I link all my favourite wellness, lifestyle, pregnancy, and beauty products and brands. ---------------------------------- Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.   --------------------------------- Access the Yoga Mama Journey:

This week on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Mike Van Thielen. Mike is a PhD. Holistic Nutritionist, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Certified in Chinese herbal medicine, homeopathy and also the Medical Director at ClariGenZ Health. He is also a best-selling author of Access 2 Success, a book focused on optimizing productivity and focus and creating a stress-free life. He is also a treating physician for Boston Neuro Pain and Psych Centers, helping tens of thousands of patients with chronic pain and mental health conditions. Mike has over 3 decades of involvement with the best optimal health practices, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, sports performance, nutrition and supplementation, and biohacking strategies. He is a mentor and coach, helping people regain control of their health.   On this episode we talk about biohacks for a healthier life, how we obtain optimal health and get to be living our best. We also discuss how to identify your purpose in life, different modalities for learning control over our m

This week on the podcast I am joined by Stephanie Gee. Stephanie is a skincare and beauty expert, and Director of Operations & New Media at Gee Beauty, which is a multi-generational beauty destination. Gee Beauty offers innovative, result-driven, time-sensitive and efficient beauty and grooming solutions at their locations in Toronto and Miami.   On this episode we talk about beauty, health and wellness as a lifestyle and how they can intertwine together, product essentials needed for every skin type. We also discuss how to do skin cycling and the benefits of it, acids and how to use them in your skincare routine, and so much more!   DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research. ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube | Website To Email the Show: info@balancebymeghan.com Connect with Stephanie: Instagram | Website   -----------------

This week on the podcast it’s a solo episode! This topic came highly requested, and I am sharing all my tips and tricks for how I was able to have a holistic birth while at the hospital.   DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged to be your own advocate and to do your own research. ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube | Website ------------------------------------- Shop my Amazon Store Front where I link all my favourite wellness, lifestyle, pregnancy, and beauty products and brands. ---------------------------------- Join me by practicing yoga and fitness in the comfort of your home! Click here for my YouTube channel.   --------------------------------- Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/meghan to start Ritual or add Essential For Women Prenatal to your subscription today. -------------------------------- Access the Yoga Mama Jo