Podcasts

Each week on Supplementing Health, we delve deep into the health and wellness space, with industry experts, touching on and applying evidence-based natural health strategies for your optimal health. These conversations are designed to empower people to live their best lives, naturally.
Episode 36: Cooling the Flames
December 4, 2020
Heartburn is one of the most common digestive disorders affecting North Americans with nearly one in every four Canadians experience heartburn regularly. Dr. Lara Spector, ND discusses how you can safely deal with your heartburn and heal the root cause.
Episode 35: Overcoming the Holiday Blues
November 27, 2020
Anxiety & depression rear their ugly heads for many around the holidays. Dr. Jennifer Bunzenmeyer, ND discusses why this is along with tips for managing and reducing symptoms.
Finding Your Core Values: https://drjennbnd.com/finding-your-core-values/
Episode 34: Getting a Crafted Composition
November 20, 2020
Episode 33: Seeing Your Skin Clearly
November 13, 2020
With acne affecting approximately 80% of the population at all ages, Dr. Stacey Shillington joins us to discuss ways to manage and prevent acne by healing the root cause.
Get in touch with Stacey: www.naturopathicbeauty.com
Episode 32: Paddling Past Adversity
November 6, 2020
Chad Guenter, the founder of Keep Calm Paddle On, and Project All In, discusses his journey with mental health and the inspiration behind these initiatives.
Episode 31: Evolution to Functional Medicine
October 30, 2020
This week, Dr. John Dempster joins us to discuss the evolution to functional medicine and how it marries eastern and western practices for a holistic approach to health.
Episode 30: The Ins and Outs of Fertility – Part 2
October 23, 2020
In this two-part series, Dr. Sarah Zadek, ND discusses fertility. Learn about practical steps couples can take to increase their chances of conceiving.
Episode 29: The Ins and Outs of Fertility – Part 1
October 16, 2020
In this two-part series, Dr. Sarah Zadek, ND discusses fertility. Learn about practical steps couples can take to increase their chances of conceiving.
Episode 28: Physiology of Purpose
October 9, 2020
This week on Supplementing Health, Dr. Meghan Walker will discuss why finding and living your purpose is so critical to health, how to go about finding your purpose and other foundational habits that support optimized living.
Free masterclass The Entrepology Time System https://go.entrepologyperformancelabs.com/purpose-1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmeghanwalker/
Entropology Podcast: https://meghanwalker.com/podcast
Episode 27: The Autoimmune Impact of Endometriosis
October 2, 2020
This week on Supplementing Health, Dr. Michelle Dowker, MSc, ND presents a discussion on the link between endometriosis and autoimmune diseases. Learn more about treatment options and coping strategies.
Free masterclass 6-step roadmap to finding relief from endometriosis: http://wellbalance.ca/6-step-roadmap/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/wellbalanceND
Facebook: https://facebook.com/drdowker
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wellbalanceND
Episode 26: Importance of Natural Beauty
September 25, 2020
Bestselling author Joy McCarthy joins us on Supplementing Health to discuss the importance of natural beauty. She will share tips on the benefits of natural skincare and which products you need to keep in your makeup bag.
Episode 25: Feeding Your Mental Health
September 18, 2020
Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Madison Wilcox joins us to discuss the connection between nutrition and your mental health.
Episode 24: The Shift Work Conundrum
September 11, 2020
In this episode, we discuss tips and tricks for maintaining your health as a shift worker with Lindsey Thomson, RN.
Episode 23: Burning the Candle at Both Ends
September 4, 2020
Episode 22: Body Composition and Weight Loss
August 28, 2020
This week we discuss sports medicine, nutrition, and how it relates to body composition and weight loss with Dr. Aaron Zadek, ND, CISSN.
Episode 21: Couch Potato to Marathon Man
August 21, 2020
Chris Bunker shares his journey from couch potato to Marathon Man on this week’s episode of Supplementing Health.
Get in touch with Chris: https://www.instagram.com/reddevilbunks/
Episode 20: Fighting Through Fatigue
August 14, 2020
This week on Supplementing Health, health ambassador Pam Purnell joins us to discuss chronic fatigue. We will cover Pam’s personal journey along with natural remedies to help you fight fatigue.
Get in touch with Pam: http://healingtreealchemy.com/
Episode 19: Candida and Parasite Cleansing
August 8, 2020
Jass Stupak discusses a topic she is deeply passionate about; healing from Candida overgrowth and parasitic infections. Learn about the various ways these organisms thrive and how you can create a hostile environment for them to help optimize your health.
Get in touch with Jass: https://www.instagram.com/nourishwithjass/
Learn more about Candida:
https://www.nourishwithjass.com/new-blog-1/2020/1/20/the-incredibly-common-causes-of-candida-overgrowthJass
Episode 18: Pharmaceuticals and Resulting Nutrient Deficiencies
July 31, 2020
Dr. Greg Sikorski, ND joins us on Supplementing Health to discuss the roll of medication in our health and ways we can support our body when using common pharmaceuticals to optimize clinical outcomes.
Get in touch with Greg:
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Episode 17: Optimize Compliance with Dr. Alex Mailis
July 24, 2020
This week on Supplementing Health, Dr. Alex Mailis is here to discuss ways to optimize compliance when incorporating new habits in your health routine. All episodes are available at aor.ca/podcasts or wherever you listen to your #podcasts. #AORHealth #AOR #SupplementingHealth #wellnesspodcast #healthpodcast
Episode 16: What is the best type of diet? Keto, paleo, vegan?
July 17, 2020
Dr Hrkal is joined by Dr Nadia Saleem to discuss and debate the merits of the ketogenic, paleolithic and vegan diets/ In light of the recent Netflix documentary “Game Changers” they share their extensive experience implementing various diets with patients. Learn about how a personalized approach can be used to find your “optimal” diet.
Episode 15: Ticks, Lyme disease and chronic infections
July 10, 2020
As the weather is getting warmer and the grass is getting longer more people are getting bitten by ticks and inserts. Dr Hrkal is joined by Dr Marie Matheson ND to discuss all about how to be tick-savvy and what to do if you get bitten. She also shares her insights about how to approach chronic infections and Lyme disease from a natural perspective.
Episode 14: Complementary and Integrative Cancer Care Part 2 – Diet, personalized nutrition and supplementation
July 3, 2020
Dr Fontes shares his insight about the optimal diet and personalized nutritional strategies for his patients. This includes the vegan, keto, fasting diets. He also discusses his favourite botanicals such as turmeric, Boswellia and mushrooms and how to get the highest absorption and bioavailability.
Episode 13: Complementary and Integrative Cancer Care Part 1 – Myth, Facts and hot button Questions
June 26, 2020
Dr Hrkal is joined by Dr Mark Fontes to discuss the most commonly asked questions on integrative cancer care such as is Naturopathic medicine compatible with standard oncology. This includes the research on reducing side effect with natural therapies such as fasting, exercise, sleep and nutrition.