100% Healthy-ish

Today on 100% Healthy-ish I'm thrilled to be hosting and chatting with Stephanie Dodier of Going Beyond the Food. I've been on Steph's podcast a few times (including just last week!) and today's my turn to interview her!

She stumbled upon the shift in my work from Food Freedom/Body Love to Healthy-ish and her interest was piqued. She had LOTS fo questions for me about Healthy-ish - what it is, how I came to it, and if it's still anti-diet and body positive, etc. We covered all of that on her podcast last week. Which you can catch HERE.

Today we're talking about Healthy-ish in real life - what it looks like in our lives, where we still struggle, how our evolution when it comes to bodies and health have affected how we do business and the importance of BIG nuanced conversations.

Constantly fighting food and hating on your body is a DISTRACTION from the deeper work that needs to happen. Tune in to hear more and why The 3-Week Healthy-ish Reset might just be THE thing you need to shake shit up and start eating, moving, and feeling differently in your body.

Are you stuck in the Rebellious Blahs - a phenomenon experienced often by those who've been quasi-intuitiveeating for awhile and not feeling great.

Tune in to hear more and consider joining The 3-Week Healthy-ish Reset, if it feels right for you!

Podcast #1 in a mini-series of conversations about the upcoming 3-Week Healthy-ish Reset and some of the trickier topics we conver within it.

Icking off today with a conversation about dieting! Is this reset a diet? Why or why not?

What's the difference and how can you be sure this is right for you?

Tune in to find out!

Today I'm introducing the rough outline for the 3-week Healthy-ish reset, coming this fall!

This is a framework for resetting how you feel in and about your body after a period of high stress or busy-ness, a holiday, or - in this case - summer vacation. Learn how to refocus attention and INTENTION when it comes to your physical body without dieting or setting yourself up for rebound behaviours when the three weeks are done.

I want you you to hear about the three part framework, how we're going to do this differently than you've ever seen or done it before, and how it's going to revolutionize your relationship with your body.

Then, I want you to weigh in. Does this sound like what you've been looking for? Any questions? Thoughts? Things that feel like they're missing?

You've been working to feel better in your changing body - so have I - but what happens when you ask your husband if he prefers a thinner you and he honestly answers... yes.

In this episode I'm talking with Erin, a lovely listener who popped into my DMs to ask me just that! It's a big, all too relatable question, so, instead of getting back to her on Instagram, I invited her to be on the show.

We talk about:

• your partner's responsibility when it comes to how they feel about how you look
• how this plays on our deepest fears when it comes to our bodies
• why you need to stop asking other people how they feel about your body
• ways to actually manage how YOU feel about this situation
• and, as always SO MUCH MORE.

I love this episode so much! I hope you do too!

Today I'm interviewing Heather Drudge - a digital strategist & social media pro with a knack for building visually beautiful & community-centric brands online. I offered Heather a Healthy-ish blueprint when I was fine tuning the frame work and it's really cool to hear her describe the experience of getting a blueprint, what's she's learned, what's she experimenting with, what's been hard and what's next, for her!

We talked about:

• how Human Design can offer up a whole new framework for health
• loose structure with lots of flexibility
• travel, adventure, and aesthetics are PART of the plan
• completely rebuilding her relationship with movement 5 minutes at a time
• making a new home as a single, self-employed, adult
• what it means when your favourite space is taken from you, against your wishes
• the joy of letting go of intermittent fasting (and keto!) once and for all
• why pleasure and sensuality are the hardest part of the blueprint
• the importance of rebuilding your nose when that's how you "take in" the world
• our mutual love of Prince Edward Island and the ocean... and finding beauty wherever you are.

What happens when you loathe your job, feel miserable in general, and you direct all of that life discomfort onto your body and eating?

Today on the podcast, Gab - the founder of GG & CO Creative, a boutique social media and PR agency - is talking about her experience with an eating disorder called orthorexia and how she found her way back to herself with the help of family, friends, and lots of therapy.

We talk about:

• where the food control and overexercise began
• why we turn on our bodies when things aren't going well
• the experiences that open up when you find food freedom
• you can learn to separate what foods feel bad in your body physically from foods that are emotionally uncomfortable
• the gut brain connection is a two way street
• the challenges of running a successful business and managing health
• the keystone habits that keep Gab tapped into her Healthy-ish
• The app that's changing her brain!

Talking about style, clothes, bodies and the barriers to dressing the way we most want. I adore Susan Elstob - life and style expert who dives into all things personal growth and confidence. She helps women get back to who they were meant to be before everyone told them who they SHOULD be. Sometimes that's via jeans and sometimes it's about personal development.

(CW: we do discuss weight briefly in this episode)

We talk about:

• how working on style and clothes open up conversations about ALL areas of our lives
• working with women in different seasons of their lives
• reducing closet and store overwhelm
• figuring out your style formula
• the feeling of a perfect outfit!
• the trans-theoretical model for change (aka staying stuck in thinking and planning but NO ACTION)
• why we fixate on specific body parts of weights
• finding flexibility with how we see our bodies, approach movement, and food

Attract more wealth, abundance and wellbeing.... by doing yard work? No one's ever going to accuse me of being a good gardener but I do appreciate a pretty yard and can see how cultivating healthy chi in my outdoor space will translate into a more relaxed and abundant summer. SO, these are the five simple things I'm doing - zero plant-skills or bug bites required - to zhuzh up the shui in my small downtown garden.

I'm focusing on:

• the front path
• the front door
• our house numbers
• the birds
• and the abundance corner of the yard

Tune in for all the details!

Do you have weird idea bout what Feng Shui is? Maybe even a resistance to it? Well, weird no longer! Meet Amanda Gibby Peters owner of Simple Shui - a modern-day, mission-driven, and love-based© practice of Feng Shui. She's the podcast host of House Therapy, author of Simple Shui for Every Day, and runs two incredible programs including the House Therapy certification program. In today's episode you'll here about how space, energy, CHI, and collaborating with your space for more abundance and wellbeing!

We talk about:

• why we think about what goes into our bodies, we think about the environment but we often neglect the collaborative power of tending to (and optimizing) our spaces
• there's no need to fear something BAD about your home or cause of all your problems - Feng Shui is just about the opportunities for making our space work FOR US.
• how the items in our space are always interacting with us, the buildings we live in affect our wellbeing
• working with what you have
• the importance of your front door
• why I've been feeling DIZZY in my office since I Feng Shui'd it
• wtf is the Bagua?
• the health area of the home and how to clean it up
• changing up your home after major life transitions
• ...and so much more!

Alex Morinello is the owner of the incredibly successful boutique marketing firm called Pop the Campaign! I met her in the BOOM of her biz, worked with her and got to know her through the lens of creating marketing content for my work. When I was testing this new Healthy-ish framework I offered up a blueprint to some of my fav busy, working, moms friends and Alex jumped on board. It was a JOY to create a blueprint for her and to record this episode where we move through the many eras of Alex's health, the intersections fo business and wellness, burnout, and finding a way back.

{CW: we do discuss weight briefly in this episode)

You love hearing us talk about:

• the realities of a successful business and viral videos
• nervous system dysregulation
• how online work can erode self esteem and confidence
• what burnout looks like when you're still a busy mom, running a business
• dieting to IDGAF to finding intuitive answers to HEALTHYISH
• looking for validation in body (and large corporations) only to come home to yourself

Hold on to your hats because today we're going beyond Intuitive Eating - into a deep dive into how I assess and plan for FOOD in a healthy-ish blueprint.

You'll hear about:

• how I assess current eating with lab work, written assessment, intake, nutritional sufficiency, AND energetically via human design and astrology
• the expertise I bring to your food plan - as a naturopath, health coach, and eating disorder professional with 16+ years of experience
• why I entertain "all of it!"
• what I'm troubleshooting for and "scrubbing" from how how people eat
• the logistics - or tactical aspects - of eating
• 5 examples of very specific food work from recent Healthy-ish blueprints

This is work is about honouring the importance of food while keeping it in the greater context of your wellness! It's a really awesome approach I think you're gonna love.

Sarah Britton is just one of the loveliest humans you'll ever meet - an OG food blogger, holistic nutritionist, author, and chef. If you follow her on Instagram you get a sense of the magic that is this human. I loved hearing about her journey INTO food and wellness and vegetarianism ...and then the difficult shift she had to make when her body started to ask for something different. It was a beautiful, emotional, conversation.

We chatted about:

• her journey through many health eras - from awe and inspired, to a bit over control-y, to injured, and then finding new balance
• the magic of the human body and how food interacts with it
• creating a life and a business based on food values... that then change
• making a mark on the Copenhagen culinary scene
• going raw and getting very cold
• the fine line between healthy effort and exhausting control
• being honest and authentic online, even when it's really really hard

I want to take you behind the scenes as I've navigated a month of stress, overwhelm, low energy, headaches, and THE WOBBLES (more in the episode!).

It's been wild - mentally, physically, and emotionally. I'll fill you in on the investigations I did (including sharing my blood work results) and what I'm shifting in my own healthy-ish blueprint in order to take back control and rediscover the healthiest (sexiest, lol) version of me.

Crafting a Healthy-ish Blueprint goes WAY beyond the boring, ineffective, and you've-tried-it-all-so-who-cares food and exercise basics.

I explore five specific, super important areas (and more, but these 5 for sure) with every woman I work with. I could tell you what they are - but what's the fun in that?

Tune in to find out!!

Today I'm talking about TRAVELLING - when we leave our regular routines and rhythms how can we stay healthy(ish!)?

Tune in to find out.

I'm talking about the 6 major areas that come up over and over again when it comes to feeling good in your body and about your body while on the road:

• Skin
• Hydration
• Immunity
• Sleep
• Digestion (and eating!)
• and STYLE!!!

It's a fun, lighthearted look at one of my favourite things.

I know you want it. I want it too. 

Ease. Simplicity. Clarity. A straight forward path.  

But guess what, friend - you're living in a complex human body. There's no such thing "set it and forget it". Maintenance is a myth. That said, you can learn to care for your ever-changing body, get comfortable with cycles and transition periods, grow your confidence and skills when it comes to making health choices that are right for you... and that' s what this episode is all about. 

It might never be completely EASY but it can be easiER - and the figuring out bit is well worth it, considering your body is your most valuable asset. 

Ooooh! It's a juicy one! Talking about my recent thoughts about RESTRICTION. You've heard me give the double finger (that's right - HEARD) to restriction on this podcast over and over and over again... and for good reason! But as we heal and evolve into this next phase of self-care, with new perspective and motivation, is it possible to approach mindful, gentle, intuitive restriction in a healthful way? One that OPENS up possibilities in our lives? 

I think so. Tune in to hear more!

We're talking about CLOTHES today! Healthy-ish considers - amongst many things - our space and our clothing, which I think confuses people sometimes. Like, WTF does clothing have to do with health?! Today I'm introducing the concept of ENCLOTHED COGNITION and how you might begin your journey into using clothing to change how you think, feel, behave and care for yourself! 

It's a fun one:)

Is it possible to meal plan AND be flexible? To plan for Healthy-ish meals?! Of course!

I find that having some structure and some planning actually allows for MORE intuitive eating (not to mention a better budget, less food waste, and more easeful weeks). Tune in to hear our structure for flexible, fun, meal planning!

A super fun, time and money saving strategy for having deeply nourishing and satiating lunches ready to go every day. These are not boring, restrictive salads!! No way! In this episode you'll learn about he 5 things you NEED to have in your salad bar, the extras that'll take it over the top, and ways to get creative so that even with the same base - your daily salad can feel totally new and fun! 

Wrapping up this inaugural Healthy-ish podcast series with a little behind the scenes of what's happing in my biz and personal life. Nuttin more to say here!

I'll be poppin in from time to time and prepping for my spring series - so stay tuned for that! XOXO Jill

Weekend homework for ya! No, it's not math, it's a way to feel amazing in your body in the dead of winter. I recently did an Instagram live on motivation because so many people are telling me they have none. I shared the quote: you're not lacking motivation you're lacking clarity and talked about all the reasons we RUN from traditional health ideas/resets, particularly in the winter months!

Well - this weekend you're going to try something new and get some clarity!

Steps: 

What a HUGE episode! Today I'm talking with the fierce and feisty Jenn Racioppi - her health journey started with an endometrial cancer diagnosis at 19. From that day forward she's worked to discover herself, build resilience, find her way back to well, and share the tools she found along the way with those she works with. Her epic book - Cosmic Health is a reference guide you're gonna want sitting on your desk at all times. I'm staring at mine right now.

In this episode we talk about:

• going from "cancer free" to thriving
• the need for integrative medicine and self-exploration
• parachute menopause
• Jenn's journey into astrology
• My Chart - and what you can learn about YOUR health from your chart
• Why Jenn never considered BMI an important piece of health
• A 2023 forecast that's calling for lots of ACTION!!!!
• And the thing that concerns her most about the wellness world...

Can't wait to hear what you think!

Chronic illness, health crises, serious health conditions: the question often is, can you be Healthy-ish when the "ish" hits the fan? The answer is, not only can you but it's a relly, really great way to make the management of certain illnesses much easier, with great results. Today, I'm talking with Gillian Goerzen - a body positive health coach, certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and author who helps her clients ditch diets, programs and plans and reclaim their authentic approach to health + fitness. Tune i to hear about her incredible health event and how she's navigating the waters of chronic illness in Helathy-ish style.

We talk about:

• the ways body acceptance can lead to ambivalence
• Gillian's health crisis (spoiler: it involves MANY bee stings!)
• the subsequent diagnosis of Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis
• misconceptions about intuitive eating and what it means to live the deepest, truest version of IE
• figuring out what makes her chronic illness worse and what doesn't. What's easy to eliminate, what's not.
• understanding the patterns in our own bodies
• the resistance to managing illness in a Healthy-ish way

I'm "getta nosebleed" excited about this episode. If you're new to Human Design, BUCKLE UP! This episode you're going to hear me chat with fellow ND, Lisa Lavoie about the limitation of naturopathic medicine and old models of health, wellness, and weight-management ...and how you can use Human Design as a map and a curriculum with the practical tools that you need to create day-to-day aligned action to most effortlessly create the outcomes you are looking for.

In this episode we gab about:

•  the fix it/f^ck it cycle
• the problems you DON'T have
• the intelligence of how you're currently coping and functioning
• the innate hope built into the old models, despite the fact that they don't work
• seeing your biggest pain point as your magic - and learning to work with it!
• Managing energy in a revolutionary way
• Traumatic tension (as described by Gabor Maté) and how Human Design helps resolve it
• My Human Design and some tangible examples of how I've resisted my own magic and make-up in the past... and how I can sink even deeper into my design. 

Happy New Year! So grateful that you're here, tuning in, and prepping for 2023 in the Healthy-ish-est way possible! Today I'm chatting with Megan Hamilton - a speaking, visibility, and confidence coach who also happens to be a master of the Tarot and shadow work. We thought it'd be fun to use tarot cards to forecast the new year and chat about the work ahead of us and we strike out on the adventure of a new year! 

In this episode:

• you'll learn how to find YOUR personal numerological Major Arcana card for the year (THINK: BIG THEME!)
• here the past, present, and future predictions for us all
• lean about the "shadow card" - the space between where we are now and where we're going to be as it relates to the challenges and work of the year
• and morrrre!

You're gonna loves this super fun and insightful episode.

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