Balance Your Life

This week on the podcast I am joined by Keri Gans. Keri is a nationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist, and is the co-founder of Peterra Kitchen, a newly launched plant-forward pet food company. She is also a certified yoga teacher, author, speaker, and blogger. The Keri Report, her own bi-monthly podcast and newsletter, helps to convey her no-nonsense and fun approach to living a healthy lifestyle. Keri is a sought-after nutrition expert and has conducted thousands of interviews worldwide. She lives in NYC with her husband Bart and 4-legged son Cooper, is a huge animal lover, pseudo-professional TV binge watcher, and martini enthusiast.   On this episode we talk about her own personal health journey, why she doesn’t believe in diets, small changes we can make daily to improve our overall health and wellness, 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. -------

This week on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Dominic Brandy. Dr. Brandy is a medical doctor, author, speaker and cancer coach who has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. He is the Founder of “Natural Insights Into Cancer” which is a passion project for Dr. Brandy. “Natural Insights Into Cancer” uses diet, exercise, targeted supplements, and other lifestyle changes to help you fight cancer. He is also the author of “Beat Back Cancer Naturally” a book that includes 5 Scientifically Proven Natural and Plant-Based Ways to Prevent, Survive and Thrive with Cancer.   On this episode we talk about how we can utilize diet, exercise, supplements, and lifestyle changes to help fight cancer. We also discuss his own personal journey with beating an incurable form of cancer, the top 5 foods we can consume daily to help combat and potentially prevent cancer, 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

This week on the podcast I am joined by Andrew Daniel. Andrew is an award-winning and international bestselling author and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development. His Cinesomatics® workshops are held internationally from New York to London, Tuscany to Switzerland—helping professionals see the elusive patterns that hold them back. This methodology leads the world in cinematic movement diagnostics and advanced intuition development integrating approaches from embodiment, shadow work, therapy, and spirituality.   On this episode we talk about Cinesomatic; what it is and the benefits of it, how to do shadow work and heal trauma. We also discuss getting out of victim mentality, holistic sex and why it’s such a taboo topic, awakening your true self, 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 | TikTo

This week on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Fleet Maull. Fleet is a renowned growth mindset teacher who delivers his training programs and seminars around the world both in-person and online through Heart Mind Institute. He’s a meditation teacher, executive coach, seminar leader, social entrepreneur who works at the intersection of personal and social transformation. Fleet founded the Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association, catalyzing two national movements, while serving a 14-year mandatory-minimum federal drug sentence. He is the author of Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live our Higher Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good in the World.   On this episode we talk about his time spent in prison being deemed a kingpin, his practice as a Buddhist monk, and how one starts a meditation practice. We also talk about trauma and how to move through it, how to stop blaming yourself and feeling guilty for past mistakes, and practices he does daily t

This week on the podcast I am joined by Ashley Cooley. Ashley is a mom of 3 girls, and the owner and operator of Birth Baby Sleep. She has a Masters Degree in Health Promotion and started her career working in the mental health, non-profit sector. Ashley teaches prenatal classes and has completed trainings as a Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Child Sleep Consultant, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, New Parent Educator, and in the field of Maternal Mental Health. She has a passion to support growing families, help others feel less alone and to get some sleep.   On this episode we talk about tips for giving birth, what to expect in the delivery room or at home, navigating the first few nights/weeks with baby, feeding tips and tricks, and 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 | Facebo

This week on the podcast I am diving into my birth story and welcoming baby Hendrix into the world. Please be advised this episode contains explicit language and some details.   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: 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. ------------------------------------- Access the Yoga Mama Journey: Journey to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy and Baby Program and Guide here. ------------------------------------- Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your fi

Life Update: Baby Boy Arrived & Mat Leave Announcement ------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | 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. ------------------------------------- Access the Yoga Mama Journey: Journey to a Happy and Healthy pregnancy and Baby Program and Guide here.

This week on the podcast I am joined by Rick Olderman. Rick is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with more than 25 years’ experience that specializes in helping people with chronic pain experience a pain-free life. He is one of the top professionals in the U.S. when it comes to understanding recurring injuries and chronic musculoskeletal pain. Rick wants to enhance quality of life by helping people fix their pain once and for all.   On this episode we talk about how people can eliminate pain naturally without surgery or medication, daily habits we do unintentionally that may cause strain and future problems for our muscles and joints. We also discuss different types of treatments people can use to help with chronic pain, how to identify patterns in your body that are leading to chronic pain, 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. ------------------------------

This week on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Jeanne Retief. When Jeanne turned 35, she experienced great change, contemplation, confusion, frustration, and joy. She invested so much of her energy in becoming an expert in her field, but realized that the career she had built with a single-minded focus no longer fulfilled or inspired her. Facing a health and soul crisis she decided to make a big change. She integrated her human rights background into FIGGI Skincare which allowed her to seek serenity and still experience the adrenaline rush of creating something new.   On this episode we talk about how a diagnosis led to her starting her own skincare brand, how clear skin comes from within, and why you should be mindful of the foods you consume. We also discuss skincare for dry and sensitive skin, how to get your skin to bounce back after a flare up, minimalist skincare tips and steps, and so much more!   DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind this episode is not mean to act as medical advice. You are always encouraged

This week on the podcast it’s a solo episode! I am chatting all about my tips and things I did to help support me for a healthy and positive pregnancy journey.   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: 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. ------------------------------------- Access the Yoga Mama Journey: Journey to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy and Baby Program and Guide here. ------------------------------------- Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visi

This week on the podcast I am joined by Dr. Joshua Levitt. Dr. Josh Levitt is a naturopathic physician with a degree in physiology from UCLA, a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University, residency training in integrative medicine, over ten years of precepting medical residents from the Yale School of Medicine, and over 20 years of direct clinical experience with thousands of patients. He has helped thousands of patients with natural solutions to common, chronic, and complex medical problems. His primary focus is on painful orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions and helping people understand and treat their pain at the source. Dr. Levitt is also the co-founder and medical director at UpWellness which is an 8-figure company where he created a line of premium natural products that work.   On this episode we talk about the short- and long-term effects of consuming antibiotics, and natural and holistic ways to heal chronic disease and problems. We also discus how inflammation can lead to almost

This week on the podcast I am joined by Laura Doyle. New York Times Bestselling Author Laura Doyle was the perfect wife...until she actually got married. When she told her husband how to be tidier, more romantic, and more ambitious, he avoided her. So, she dragged him to marriage counseling and nearly divorced him. In desperation, she asked happily married women for their secrets, and that’s when she got her miracle: the man who had wooed her returned. Laura is the founder of the international relationship coach training school Laura Doyle Connect, the star of Empowered Wives on Amazon Prime, the Creator of The Ridiculously Happy Wife program, and the host of The Empowered Wife Podcast. She has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America and The View.   On this episode we talk about tips to having a great relationship with your partner, how to skyrocket the passion in your relationship, and how to make your relationship fun again. We also discuss when is the right time to get divorced, how to ignite inti

This week on the podcast I am joined by Molly Carmel. Molly is a licensed clinical therapist and fiercely devoted to helping people from all walks of life break free from their destructive relationship with food, dieting and addiction. As she battled an eating disorder and addiction for over 20 years, Molly was shocked and disheartened by the lack of viable treatment options. This hopelessness fueled her to create her groundbreaking clinic and treatment method, Beacon by MC. Since then, she has made it her life’s mission to help people find permanent solutions, and to finally and fully heal their relationships with food and, more-so, with themselves. In addition to her extensive training in Substance Use and Eating Disorders, Molly is trained intensively in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy – a practice she passionately advocates. Molly’s work has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dateline NBC, and Extreme Makeover as well as in People Magazine, NYT, Forbes, LA Times, and more.   On this ep

This week on the podcast I am joined Shandelle Ferguson. Shandelle is a wife and mom to 3 children. She is also a birth and postpartum doula as well as a lactation counselor. Shandelle's goal is to provide compassionate support to families, where they are in life. She provides evidence-based information and helps birthing people and families make informed choices for all aspects of pregnancy, labour, postpartum and feeding.   On this episode we talk about the benefits of having a doula, creating birth plans and what to consider when making one, and 3 things you can do to create a healthy pregnancy and labour experience. We also discuss tips for new moms and bonging with baby, navigating postpartum, 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: po

This week on the podcast I am joined by Victor Sagalovsky. Victor is the co-founder of Litewater Scientific, the first and only super deuterium-depleted light water, where he has dedicated himself to the research, development, and production of this rare water. Victor started his career as an innovator in plant-based culinary art, having co- founded the first organic gourmet raw food restaurant in North America called RAW. He attended Loyola University and the University of Hawaii where he pursued multidisciplinary education. He has completed apprenticeships and graduate coursework in chemistry, optical microscopy, and molecular biology. He is the author of many articles and guides in the field of wellness, biohacking, emerging medicine, technology, mysticism, and esoteric wisdom.   On this episode we talk about what deuterium depleted water is and the benefits of it, and how it can help with longevity and aging. We also discuss how you can ensure your getting clean and pure water, wellness and bio-hacks tha

This week on the podcast I am joined by Steve Wiltshire. Steve has made fitness, health & mindset a priority for 3 decades. Shortly after winning the Mr. Oregon Body Building contest, Steve developed an autoimmune disease that originated from a serious gut complication that almost ruined his health. Most everything Steve learned from experts and harsh chemicals in supplements compromised his gut health. 18 months after being diagnosed, Steve healed himself and through his journey, he has developed a process that has led him to assisting thousands of people how to reclaim their health and power. Steve is a Keynote Speaker, Author and Mindset Coach and the founder of Body Temple Health & Wellness.   On this episode we talk about how chemicals found in supplements and other contributing factors lead to Steve developing an autoimmune disease and gut health problems, how we can restore our gut health, and 3 easy steps you can take today to up-level your health. We also discuss how to prioritize fitness, h

This week on the podcast I am joined by Kelsey Aida. Kelsey is a bestselling author and transformation facilitator who helps women align with their highest potential and love themselves through the process. She’s the author of more than five books, including; #ActuallyICan, Affirmations for Happiness, Letters to the Universe, My Pocket Guide to Manifestation, and Self-Love for the Modern Woman. She also hosts international self-love retreats and the popular personal development podcast “High Vibin’ It”.   On this episode we talk about how she was able to move through feelings of depression and feelings of not having purpose in her life, and how to raise your vibration and start the process of transforming your life. We also discuss using affirmations to positively impact your life and how to use them in an authentic way, how to use the power of manifestation to create the life you desire, and so much more!  ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube | We

This week on the podcast I am joined by Janet Barrett. Janet is a proactive mental health advocate, educator, speaker, and author of “Stop The Break” who hates the phrase “just let that sh*t go.” She grew up not able to just let her trauma go and eventually broke from the weight of it. That’s when she learned you need to deal with it - not just magically let it go.   On this episode we talk about her husband having an affair which lead to her breaking point even after suffering through childhood trauma, physically letting emotions go from the body, and sharing trauma and inspiring others. We also discus steps you can take to dealing with mental health and unhealed traumas, warning signs, triggers and recognizing when you’re not actually dealing with something going on in your life, and ways we can be proactive about it, and so much more!   DISCLAIMER: This episode contains potential triggering topics for individuals.   ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook |

This week on the podcast I am joined by Daniel Ebbett. Daniel is the founder and CEO of a premier global brand for blue and artificial light-blocking products. He promotes and educates on the science behind modern phenomena such as digital eye strain and poor sleep, and the connection these have with screen overuse. Through his innovative product range, he champions eye health, sleep quality, and well-being. Daniel’s company has now become recognized as one of the most trusted international brands and leaders in blocking blue light technology. BlockBlueLight is passionate about what they do and delight in helping people live healthier lives. Their aim is to make mitigating blue light a mainstream concern and give people tools and knowledge to be able to be their best selves in today’s digital age.  On this episode we talk about how blue light affects our overall health and well-being, and how to reduce the amount of blue light we are exposed to daily. We also discuss signs, symptoms, and side effects we may b

This week on the podcast I am joined Rai Hyde Cornell. Rai has been freelancing for more than 15 years, and is now sharing all of her most powerful business AND manifestation tricks and techniques with other freelancers. If you've been freelancing for a while and haven't hit your goals, or you're just getting started and you're feeling overwhelmed by it all, Rai wants to help you. From barrier-shattering monthly workshops to courses on pricing and client acquisition to private coaching and the group mastermind, she has a way to support you and help you triple –your income within one year. On this episode we talk about mental health and burn out as an entrepreneur, setting and honouring boundaries, and using Human Design in your life and business. We also discuss tangible tips to manage stress and anxiety in a holistic way, daily health and wellness rituals, and so much more! ------------------------------------- Connect with Meghan: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube | Website To Email the Show: podcast@