Midlife Vitality
Episodes
S6 EP4: Why Women Can’t Sleep in Midlife — The Hidden Link Between Hormones, Cravings & Weight Gain
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to fall asleep… or waking up at 3 AM with your mind racing?If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or 50s and suddenly your sleep has complete...
S6: EP 3: Burnout & The Midlife Bloat - Constipation Cures Part II
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a midlife woman who has checked all the boxes—career, family, caregiving, responsibilities—yet now your body feels like it’s betraying y...
S6: EP2: Constipation Causes Part 1: Gut Microbiome
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with constipation, bloating, or that sluggish, heavy feeling that just won't go away? You're not alone—and you're definitely ...
S6: EP1: The REAL Reason Nothing is Working
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you eating clean, taking all the right supplements, maybe even doing gut cleanses… yet still reacting to everything you eat and feeling heavy, b...
S5: EP 10: Mindfulness & Yoga for Gut Healing with Abbey Morris
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tried everything and you're STILL bloated? You may be missing this critical aspect of gut healing - mindfulness and the mind-body connection aka n...
The Missing Link: Mindset & The Top Gut Healing Mistakes to Avoid
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Critical mindset strategies for your gut healing journey. Recorded live as part of the Bloat Free Me Challenge in 2022.Gut healing that doesn't su...
S5: EP 9: The Microbiome-Scale Connection: Healthy Weight Loss by Healing the Gut with Dr. Jessie Hehmeyer, MS, DC, LDN, CNS
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to weight loss, especially in midlife, diets and exercise simply don't cut it. In this episode, my special guest Dr. Jessie Hehmeye...
S5: EP8: Midlife Food Sensitivities & IBS - Causes of Gut Issues in Perimenopause & Menopause
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Never had gut issues until you hit your 40s? Reacting to everything you eat? Bloated no matter how clean you eat? Probiotics not helping? Hormonal shi...
S5: EP 7: Why You Can't Sleep & the Sleep-Gut Connection
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can't fall asleep? Waking up at 3am? Could insomnia be making your bloating, gut pain and food sensitivities worse? Yes! In this week's episo...
S4: EP 5: Top 3 Sneaky Stressors Keeping You Stuck!
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you're doing everything right and you STILL can't get rid of the bloating, heaviness, indigestion and food sensitivities?I get how f...
S5: EP6: Do You Need to Detox? 5 Signs & How to Do It Right
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brain fog? Fatigue? Acne or eczema? Hangovers from ONE drink? Issues with fatty foods? You may need some detox support, and it goes beyond your liver....
S5: EP 5: The Burnout-Bloat Connection: banish burnout with my 5 Foundational Gut Healing Habits
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you bloated no matter what you eat? Exhausted but can't sleep? Losing it on your partner? Heavy, painful periods? Losing your hair? Constant b...
S5: EP4: Youthful Skin Starts Within - top tips for radiant skin at any age
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthy skin starts in your gut! In this episode I dive into common causes of skin issues including dry skin, eczema, rashes, acne and how it's c...
S5: EP3: 6 Steps to Banish "Meno Belly"
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The dreaded "Meno Belly" - why aren't diets and exercise working anymore? Major hormone shifts in menopause, as well as stress, imbalanc...
Hormone Healing Secrets for Women’s Wellness & Fertility with Dr. Cassandra Wilder, ND
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling irregular, painful periods, acne or infertility since coming off birth control? Dr. Cassandra Wilder is a ND and integrative hormone exper...
S5: EP1: Gut Centered Hypnotherapy with Linda Stelluti
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into the power of the gut-brain connection and nervous system regulation for healing chronic gut issues. Clinical hypnotherapi...
S4: EP 9: 5 Strategies to Make 2024 Your Healthiest Year Yet
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to ditch the diet and FINALLY understand what the heck is wrong with your gut? I share my gut healing journey and the #1 factor that kept me stu...
S4 EP 8: Depression & S.A.D - Mood Boosting Strategies
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seasonal effective disorder and depression can take a toll on your life. it's something that hits close to me. Having lived with both of these con...
S4: EP 6: Leaky Gut - Leaky Brain Part II: Headaches, Inflammation & Treatment Options
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brain fog? Headaches? Anxiety or depression, ADHD? Aches and pains? Skin issues? Sinusitis? Did you know your leaky gut could be causing leaky brain?J...
S4: EP5 Food Sensitivities & Why Elimination Diets Don't Work
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it really a food sensitivity? If you've tried an elimination diet and then tried to reincorporate the foods and still felt unwell, here's why - you...
S4: EP 6: Healing Heartburn - How to Ditch the Antacids & Enjoy the Foods You Love
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with heartburn, reflux or GERD? Heartburn and ACID reflux are incredibly common. The most common treatment? Prescription strength antacids...
S4: EP 3: Spring Food Sensitivities & Fatigue - The Histamine Connection
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are my allergies, fatigue and food sensitivities worse in the spring?? This week we're talking all things Spring health! Discover how leaky gu...
S4: EP 2: Ditch the New Years diet & do this instead
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't get sucked into cleanses or resets. The only diet that works is the one that's sustainable. In this episode we dive into small, sustaina...
S4: EP 5: Leaky Gut & Leaky Brain Part I
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brain fog? Headaches? Anxiety or depression, ADHD? Aches and pains? Skin issues? Sinusitis? Did you know your leaky gut could be causing leaky brain?...
S4: EP4: Microbiome 101: Why Probiotics Don't Heal Your Gut
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Probiotics are great, but they won't heal your IBS or gut issues. In fact, the wrong probiotic at the wrong time can make you feel WORSE! In t...
S4: EP 3: Reversing Food Sensitivities
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can heal food sensitivities, but first you have to figure out, is it actually a sensitivity, or a digestive deficiency? In this episode I dive int...
S4: EP 1: How to Stop Fearing Food & Boosting Appetite
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you fear food? Do you feel like you react to everything you eat? Do you bloat up and look 6 months pregnant, even with your "safe foods"...
S3: EP 12: "Inflam-Aging": Midlife Metabolism & Anti-Aging Hacks
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you "Inflam-Aging"? Chronic inflammation is common with age, and it speeds up the aging process - that's the last thing you want! ...
S3: EP 11: Probiotics, Prebiotics & Postbiotics
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you choose the right probiotic? Do you even need one? Why do some make you feel WORSE? In this episode I dive into everything you need to kn...
S3: EP 10: Banish the Bloat: 7 surprising causes of Bloating & How to Be Bloat-Free
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bloated no matter what you eat? It may not be the food! In this episode I dive into 4 gut-related causes of bloating, and 3 hormone related causes o...
S3: EP 9: Critical Mindset Strategies for Healing - with life coach Dionne Thomson
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If your mind can make your body sick, then your mind also has the power to heal your body. I sat down with life coach Dionne Thomson joins to dive int...
S3: EP8: Understanding Your Gut & Managing Flares
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you spend hours Googling your symptoms? Then freaking out that you have colon cancer? Google isn't the answer, and the anxiety it causes will a...
S3: EP 7: 3 Secrets to Conquering Cravings
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's normal to have cravings, but if they're preventing you from eating a healthy, balanced diet to heal your gut, then it's time to figure out why. T...
S3: EP 6: Healing Anxiety & IBS with Breathwork - with advanced functional breathing coach Tiffany O'Hearn
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if your breath was a healing tool? One of the reasons we get stuck when trying to heal anxiety or gut issues is that we fixate on diet and supple...
S3 EP 5: The Aging Gut: Menopause Hormone Shifts & Gut Flares
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you all of a sudden have even more constipation, bloating, fatigue and brain fog at menopause? Not to mention those mood swings... Blame estrog...
S3: EP 4: IBS: the #1 treatable root cause & how to heal
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
IBS isn't a life sentence. If you're struggling with chronic bloating, burping after meals, constipation & diarrhea, food sensitivities an...
S3:EP3: Healing Eczema - the missing link, with Julia Chien, RD
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Julia is a Registered Dietitian focusing on eczema, TSW and mindset. Her passion is to help adults living with eczema heal their eczema naturally th...
S3: EP2 : Healing Hashitmoto's - a naturopathic approach to autoimmune diseases with Dr. LuLu Shimek, ND
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to autoimmune disease, a holistic, root cause approach is best. Naturopathic physician Dr. Lulu shares how she uses testing and naturopa...
S3: EP1: Chronic Fatigue & Emotions
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you tend to suppress your emotions? It could be causing your chronic fatigue! In this episode we dive into the science of how emotions impact energ...
EPISODE 42: Heal Thyself: taking your power back on your gut healing journey
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to take your power back and take your health into your own hands. In this episode, I dive into my own gut-healing journey (that took me ...
EPISODE 41: Microbe Madness: gut bacteria & brain fog, cravings & food reactions.
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's up with your gut? Why are you reacting to everything you eat? Whether you have IBS, food sensitivities or chronic heart...
EPISODE 40: Constipation: when fibre doesn't work
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody poops...or maybe sometimes you don't. If you're going less than once per day, we need to figure out why because not only is it a pain in the...
EPISODE 39: Happiness Hacks 101: heal your gut, heal your mind
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You're feeling blah, but you can't figure out why. Maybe you've already tried medications, supplements or counselling and you're still not feeling you...
EPISODE 38: Unstuck Yourself Series Part II: Cravings, Self Talk & Mindful Eating
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"I have no willpower around sugar." Here's the thing: it's not about willpower! This week I'm taking a deep dive into the mindset around food, emotion...
EPISODE 37: Unstuck Yourself Series Part I: Eastern vs. Western Healing
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most people come to me when the Western medical system has failed them in some way. Yet they still expect the same approach and results as western med...
EPISODE 36: Edgewater Wellness: mindfulness & movement for every body
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I interviewed my friend and wellness educator Courtney Hobbs of Edgewater Wellness. Courtney believes in the movement for everybody: she hel...
EPISODE 35: Alison Janelle Coaching: finding your authentic self with human design
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Human design is a self-discovery tool; an owner's manual to understand who you are, who you're supposed to be and how you can best show up in your lif...
EPISODE 34: Weight Gain: Is it Your Thyroid? with Melanie Thomas
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Weight gain: is it your thyroid? This week my special guest is nutritionist, friend and colleague, Melanie Thomas, RNCP, ROHP. Melanie is the thyroid ...
EPISODE 33: Mastering Your Metabolism in Midlife: Perimenopause Life Hacks (Part 1)
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diet's just don't work anymore...now that you're in your 40s everything seems to be going downhill..no matter how clean you eat you just can't lose th...
EPISODE 32: Simple Fall Reset Strategies
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fall is here! Time to get back to routine... But what if your routine isn't working for you? If you've got fall health goals, the first place to start...
EPISODE 31: Post Baby Body: Get Core Confident with Andrea Laver of Goals & Gainz
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk post-baby body...weight gain...leakage...things just don't feel right. It's common, but it's not "normal" - you don't have to suffer! ...
EPISODE 30: Optimizing Your Sleep for Mental Health with Meghan Pistchik, MSW, RSW
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're not sleeping your mental health will suffer. This week on the podcast my friend and registered social worker Meghan Pistchik joins me to dis...
EPISODE 29: Burnout is making you sick
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's NOT all in your head - when it comes to whacky hormones & weight gain, burnout is to blame. This week unpacking the science of burnout (aka ...
EPISODE 28: The Gut-Hormone Connection with Dr. Kristin Spark, ND
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Healthy hormones really do start in your gut. Naturopath Dr. Kristin Spark is not just an amazing naturopath, she's also a friend and mentor. Kristin ...
EPISODE 27: Finding Joy & Purpose in the Chaos with Christine Dainard of Buzz Tour Co
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're here to inspire, support and lift you up! We could all use some daily inspiration, motivation and joy - that's Christine's mission lat...
EPISODE 26: Movement & Mental Health with Kim Holmes
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Movement really is medicine - tune in as Kim Holmes and I share our mental health journeys and how we used movement to optimize our mental wellness. K...
EPISODE 25: Ignite Your Awesomeness with Life Coach Dionne Thomson
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dionne Thomson is a life coach, Mom, artist and recovering people-pleasing perfectionist. Her mission is to help busy women end the battle with their ...
EPISODE 24: Herbal Healing with Natalie of Huron Earth
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm joined by Natalie Kohlruss, chartered herbalist and owner of Huron Earth. Natalie is a chartered herbal and local herb grower with a propert...
EPISODE 23: 3 Surprising Causes of Chronic Gut Health Issues!
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can't figure out why your gut is a mess? Tune in to find out the top 3 underlying causes of gut issues: stress, medications and diet. Join us in my fr...
EPISODE 22: Surviving the Holidays Part I - Boundaries & Your Mental Health
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to say no to the holiday madness! Let's talk holiday boundaries! What do you want your holidays to look like? You want to feel y...
EPISODE 21: Creating Sacred Space & Intention Setting with Natasha Allain
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is sacred space, and how do you create it? Natasha, your modern-day Healer, welcomes you into a world of ceremony and sacred space. Here you are ...
EPISODE 20: Lee-Anne of Sekond Skin Society found herself through movement
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lee-Anne is a yoga guru and the owner of Sekond Skin Society. She opened a yoga studio in Waterloo in 2018 and after 1 year, had surrounding areas ask...
EPISODE 19: Are you S.A.D? Seasonal Affective Disorder
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
S.A.D (aka the winter blues) season is upon us! Your mental health matters and you don't have to suffer! Tune in to learn how you can feel your ...
EPISODE 18: Immune Boosting Strategies for a healthy fall & winter
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm sharing my top tips for boosting your immune system including lifestyle, diet and supplements. You'll learn about the major role y...
EPISODE 17: Mommy Wine Culture with Mindy Smith-Bernard
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At what point does a glass of wine to relax become a habit? A what point does it become an addiction? Mindy Smith-Bernard is a counsellor with an MSW ...
EPISODE 16: Gut healing for busy Moms - Shannon shares her journey
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You've been to all the doctors and specialists and they can't find anything wrong, so they offer you some medications and send you on your way. Every ...
EPISODE 15: Taming your sweet tooth with mindful eating strategies
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel guilty after a piece of cake? Feel out of control around sweets? In this episode, I dive into how we can heal our relationship with food u...
EPISODE 14: 7 Secrets for Healthy (Sustainable) Weight Loss
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you've struggled with your weight your whole life, or you're finding it hard to lose that baby weight, this episode is for you! If you've trie...
EPISODE 13: The Healing Power of Massage with Mairin of Pomegranate Grove
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mairin is a local RMT and owner of Pomegranate Grove in Guelph, ON. The first clinic of its kind in the Guelph area, Pomegranate will be a haven for n...
EPISODE 12: Mindset Strategies for Gut Healing
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you missing the biggest piece of the puzzle for your health? Mindset affects everything we do - every decision and action we take. Together we're ...
EPISODE 11: Gut Health on a Budget
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Think healthy lifestyles are expensive? Think again! This episode covers 9 budget-friendly healthy lifestyle hacks from shopping in bulk, farmers mark...
EPISODE 10: Pain Management with Chiropractic with Dr. Tara Hosie, DC
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Dr. Tara Hosie, a chiropractor at Encompass Health & Wellness. Learn how to manage back, neck and jaw pain as well as headaches! En...
EPISODE 9: Should You Go Gluten Free?
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm talking about food allergies and special diets...should you go gluten-free? What about keto? Find out all this and more! #glutenfree #gu...
EPISODE 8: Yoga Therapy with Iysha
24 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I spoke with local yoga therapist Iysha from @iyshawellness about joint health and why movement is so important! #jointpain #jointhealth #ar...
EPISODE 7: Spiritual Awakening with Reiki master Natasha Allain
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a chat with Reiki practitioner Natasha Allain - we discuss chakras, yoga and spiritual healing journeys as well as the mind-body connectio...
EPISODE 6: Real talk on mental health with Dannika Mete, clinical social worker
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical social worker Dannika Mete gets real about mental health and what motivates us to change. Learn more about Dannika's services here. #mentalhe...
EPISODE 5: Dr. Kristin Spark on hormones, burnout & mental health
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Naturopathic doctor, Dr. Kristin Spark talks about burnout, mental health and hormones and how it all affects your productivity! Find Kristin @drkrist...
EPISODE 4: Netflix & Binge
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's favourite winter activity: binge-watching your favourite shows..unfortunately, this often leads to mindless snacking! Learn how to crush cr...
EPISODE 2: Food reactions & histamine intolerance
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you're allergic to everything? It may be histamine intolerance...watch out for that cheese tray and the wine! In this episode, you'll learn ...
EPISODE 1: My Health Journey
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me, Holly Bradich, registered nutritionist, and learn about my health journey; how I conquered mental health and gut health issues as well as chr...